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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC.2021.0524.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 24, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER at 5:01 p.m. 2. WELCOME CSAC Commissioner Carey Reddick and NRPA Gold Medal Finalist Recognition 3. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Carey Reddick, Jr.; Commissioner Rory Wilson; Commissioner Ron Ruppert; Vice Chairman Natalie Varela; Commissioner Stephen Barnes; Youth Commissioner Jacelle Nicole Bautista Absent: Chairman Amy Arnold Staff Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin; Executive Assistant Patti Present: Lopuszanski 4. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted(not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment(i)must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and(ii)is subject to reasonable time,place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action.At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may(i)respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or(iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda. 5. CONSIDERATION of Approving the March 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes MOVED BY Commissioner Ruppert, SECONDED by Commissioner Barnes Vote: 6-0 Passed Unanimously 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of the Fountain Park Bocce Ball Proposal Vice Chair Varela read a statement from Chairman Amy Arnold regarding the Bocce Ball Proposal. Chairman Arnold spoke to the manager of Arrivederci Restaurant who shared she was not in favor of the Bocce Ball courts right behind the restaurant as people come to dine wanting a spot to have a romantic dinner and to enjoy the views. Bocce Ball courts would get in the way of the views. Ms. Arnold contacted other locations with bocce ball courts to check on their usage. Fort McDowell Resort employees confirmed little use, and Fire Rock employees shared that the bocce ball courts are never used. The Kiwanis courts are rarely used by anyone outside the 8-10 regulars and youngsters do not use it. AZ Parks and Trails Grant is being sought after for a new restroom at Four Peaks Park. The current restroom is a distance away and with the expansion of the amenities at the park is needed. In the past there was an outdoor restroom out there and a pad is already there and along with plumbing. Each of these grant applications will be presented to Town Council to seek their approval to apply. MOVED BY Commissioner Ruppert to endorse applying for the grants as written for lights at the skate park and restroom at Four Peaks Park, SECONDED by Commissioner Reddick. VOTE: 6-0 Passed Unanimously 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of establishing a work group to research and develop a Lighting of the Fountain Policy Ms. Goodwin informed the commission that the new lights for the 50th Anniversary were installed in December. At the directive of the Mayor they were used for special events. Community Services has received requests for gender reveal, birthdays, fundraisers and organizations. The purpose for a policy is to address the elements to be considered on fees and duration for lights to be changed. It was suggested a working group of three be established to do the research on this topic and share their findings with the commission. Vice Chairman Varela, Commissioner Reddick and Commissioner Wilson, agreed to be a part of this working group to use the summer to research other town's policies and come back to report to the commission in September. Commissioner Ruppert asked how lights are changed and Ms. Goodwin informed the commission that due to no internet connection available at the pump house a staff member must physically go in and start and stop the program. The internet connection has been discussed with Cox, and it was agreed this is a future need to be addressed. 10. DISCUSSION on becoming a Biophilic Community Ms. Goodwin informed the commission that she had been approached by Councilmember Grzybowski and an ASU student who did a grad project that addressed the need to strive to work in harmony with nature and its natural surroundings. The City of Phoenix has been a Biophilic Community since 2008. There is a commitment to sustainability, environmental concerns, and conservation. I Ms. Goodwin explained that in order to seek designation it would need support from CSAC. The Town of Fountain Hills would make an intentional commitment to follow the standards that include shade canopy planting guidelines, taking efforts to minimize watering, light pollution, etc. Commissioner Wilson is already involved outside the commission with the Biophilic Group. She shared that indicators making washes into trails, pop up tents to educate community, and getting involved with nature have been discussed. Ms. Goodwin suggested CSAC be the liaison between Community Services and the Biophilic Group. Commissioner Ruppert stated this would be a badge of honor for the town to wear and the potential to apply for grants. Ms. Goodwin stated that a goal, such as, becoming designated as a Tree City USA has been discussed. A work group dedicated to looking further in becoming a biophilic community will be appointed next meeting. items will be available for purchase. Volunteers will be needed on July 5th for two hours to help clean up. Vice Chairman Varela suggested adding more garbage cans in the park for this event anticipating a large turnout. 15. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN Commissioner Reddick, SECONDED by Commissioner Wilson. COMMUN TY SE VICE ADVISORY COM S ON //AA �l Natalie Varela, Vice Chairman ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: caLtd atti Lopuszansk Exe ve Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Community Services Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council Chambers on thea.day of / . , 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. (J DATED this' day of 1, , 2021. o-0 qatti Lopuszansk Exe ve Assistant II f I