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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMMPC.2013.0528.Agenda . ) T I-ilI TOWN OF 1 Lff I l i'1liA I[N H11IL+1T r, krefe Lf1JA_V1I WEB f i 1JS L iI1:IC ag TEE,'y POST fk y I TING G ACTION llIONI NO'IrliCE STATE OF APdZONA so COUNTY OF hir COFA) The affiant, after first duly sworn deposes and says: That the Fountain Hills Town Clerk, personally posted or had posted a copy of the attached post meeting action notice(s) on the Town's website: ❑ Town Council Meeting Date of: ❑ Town Council Work Study Meeting Date of: ❑ Town Council C Speci�al.Meeting Date of: 47(....(17 ectu4 �u Commission Meeting Date of: c2Fat913 ❑ Other: The above referenced post meeting action notice was posted: , 20 /3 at a.m/p.m. tll i date and me) BY: IGNATURE SW I .tom ' _0 = ' this v.eday of /re , 20 /.5. OFFICIAL SEAL CATHERINE E WHYNOT � /�� Comin;ton 0290623 V,Z* Q7 f/1/ �- Notary Public SWto of Atvona MAfilCgf'A COON!Y Notary Public t' My coma. ,•rtarou Sept tG ' Expiration Date ATTACH A COPY OF k t II POST MEETING ACTION AGENDA NOTICE TO THIS AFFIDAVIT SM��O E, F it P,;Fi c. L Invents and Settings\nwalter\Local Settings\Ternporsry Internet Files\Content.Outiook.V7MON7ZDG\Affidavit of Web Posting the Post Meeting Action Notice-etc(2).do, C/25/10 POST ACTION AGENDA NOTICE MN yet NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING °, c OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION A. ' AND TOWN COUNCIL that is ps,,. TIME: 5:30 P.M. WHEN: TUESDAY,MAY 28,2013 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E.AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS,AZ A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Council Members and McDowell Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located near the Executive Assistant's position at the table. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Chairman. At that time, speakers should stand. Speakers are asked to state their names prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Chairman and not to individual Commission Members. Speakers' statements should not be repetitive.In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Chairman shall keep control of the meeting and shall require the speakers and audience to refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, applause,protests or other conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly conduct of the business of the meeting. Personal attacks on Commission Lmembers, Town staff or members of the public are not allowed. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules,you will be asked to leave. Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii)consensus of the Commission at Meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1)CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE @ 5:32 p.m. 2)ROLL CALL NO ACTION TAKEN 3)CALL to the PUBLIC NO ACTION TAKEN Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G),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 Commissioner 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. 4)INTRODUCTIONS—Mayor Linda Kavanagh and Chair Bill Myers NO ACTION TAKEN 5)RECOGNITION of the Sonoran Conservancy's work NO ACTION TAKEN tri 6)CONSIDERATION of Approving the April 23,2013 MMPC Meeting Minutes APPROVED 7)DISCUSSION of the budget request letter to Council NO ACTION TAKEN 8)REPORT from the Preserve Marketing Workgroup; PowerPoint on the Preserve NO ACTION TAKEN 9)REPORT from the Preserve Access Workgroup NO ACTION TAKEN 10) DISCUSSION of Preserve trifold brochures placement NO ACTION TAKEN 11) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment APPROVED @ 6:08 p.m. Dated this 21 St day of May 2013 Nancy Wa er,Executive Assistant Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act(ADA),McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for effective communication in this meeting may contact Nancy Walter at 480-816-5148 (voice)or 1-800-367-8939(TDD),72 hours prior to the meeting start time. IN 0 `11 Ar�r NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING 44. OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL that is AC" TIME: 5:30 P.M. WHEN: TUESDAY,MAY 28, 2013 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ A majority of the Council members may be in attendance. No official action will be taken. Council Members and McDowell Mountain Preservation Commissioners will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION Anyone wishing to speak before the Commission must fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the Executive Assistant prior to Commission discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located near the Executive Assistant's position at the table. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Executive Assistant or the Chairman. At that time, speakers should stand. Speakers are asked to state their names prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Chairman and not to individual Commission Members. Speakers' statements should not be repetitive.In order to conduct an orderly business meeting, the Chairman shall keep control of the meeting and shall require the speakers and audience to refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, applause,protests or other conduct that disrupts or interferes with the orderly conduct of the business of the meeting. Personal attacks on Commission members, Town staff or members of the public are not allowed. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules,you will be asked to leave. Iry Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Director upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii)consensus of the Commission at Meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 , subject to certain specified statutory exceptions,parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made,the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1)CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2)ROLL CALL 3)CALL to the PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G),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 Commissioner 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. 4)INTRODUCTIONS—Mayor Linda Kavanagh and Chair Bill Myers 5)RECOGNITION of the Sonoran Conservancy's work 6)CONSIDERATION of Approving the April 23,2013 MMPC Meeting Minutes 7)DISCUSSION of the budget request letter to Council 8)REPORT from the Preserve Marketing Workgroup;PowerPoint on the Preserve 9)REPORT from the Preserve Access Workgroup 10) DISCUSSION of Preserve trifold brochures placement 11) CONSIDERATION of Adjournment Dated this 21st day of May 2013 By: Nancy Wa er,Executive Assistant Pursuant to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act(ADA),McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of a disability regarding admission to public meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services for effective communication in this meeting may contact Nancy Walter at 480-816-5148(voice)or 1-800-367-8939(TDD),72 hours prior to the meeting start time. • April2013 Mayor Linda Kavanagh Fountain Hills Town Council Community Services Director Mark Mayer Fountain Hills AZ 85268 From: Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission RE: Preliminary Budget for the 940 acre Fountain Hills Preserve Dear Mayor Kavanagh and Councilmembers and Director Mayer: This letter is intended to present a preliminary budget for the operation and maintenance of the now accessible Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve. Since the Preserve was opened to the public through the completed Sonoran Trail, the usage has increased significantly. The Preserve is now accessible from dawn to dusk every day of the year. We believe it is important for the Town to address the safety, health, enjoyment, and maintenance of the Town's largest and most expensive single asset. In that constructive sense, we offer the following observations and suggestions for the preliminary budget: • The Master Plan for the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve of September 2004 states: By direction from the Town Council, the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission is responsible for initiating the planning and providing management direction,for operation and protection of the Preserve. • The Town's citizens and others now have access to the Preserve. • The Preserve is approximately 16 times larger than Fountain Park to give some perspective of the Preserve's relative size in acres. • The Preserve is one of the Town's largest expenditures at over $17,000,000. • Usage of the Preserve has increased by hikers, bicyclists, runners, school children, and others of all ages and abilities. Along with greater usage, the Preserve trails require increased maintenance. Because of these items, we believe the Town should consider steps to protect the Town and the users of the Preserve, mostly Town citizens, and maintain this valuable asset. In that positive vein, the following preliminary budget for the Fountain Hills Preserve is suggested. L ITEM ESTIMATED COST 1) People counters to help determine usage of trails $2,200 2) Trail maintenance tools $1,800 3) Vehicle for transport of supplies and people $7,200 4) A Part-time employee (Ranger) dedicated to the safety, maintenance, and other requirements of the Preserve $22,000 Estimated Total: $33,200 The MMPC recognizes the severe budget constraints that the Town continues to face. With that in mind, the intent of this letter is to help recognize the importance of the Preserve and assist in the budgeting process for the appropriate allocation of the scarce funds. The content of the letter was approved by the MMPC at our April 23, 2013 meeting and we look forward to discussing the budget request with all who recognize the importance of the Preserve to the quality of life in Fountain Hills. Res.W submitted (00, Bi My- air MI Dowell Mountain Preservation Commission 5/28/2013 0 McDowell Vountain Preservation Commission r-81,___....... ...„. ......, z h s ,, ,, ,......, McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission * Appointed February 1996 * Reports directly to Fountain Hills Town Council * 940 acres of land purchased between 1999 and 2001 * $13.6 million invested to date 1 5/28/1013 • McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission * Mission * Planning * Additional access and new trails * Management * Trail improvements * Develop/maintain relationships with adjacent land owners * Advise Fountain Hills Town Council * Protection * Helping to ensure future encroachment and urban development are kept to a minimum * Preservation * Native desert and wildlife McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission In The News !%, !At last F f county Ol park rka d:;rums�� - UP kft ».M.= _ s.a 2 , 5/28/2013 L, Fountain Hills Trail System ' °'° * Several separate trails (6 at present) \''`? * Differing degrees of difficulty for each � * trail affords everyone an opportunity to t -``. utilize the trail system w ,,i,. <'" � * Gorgeous overlooks �' ° * Emergency pickup locations ` throughout the trail system Current Access Points all ., ' w far +, 2012'07'11 3 5/28/N013 • Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills * Non Profit Organization * Independent from Town of Fountain Hills and receives no tax support * Supported by gifts and contributions from * Organizations * Individuals * Corporations Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills * Mission * protect and improve the view of the mountains through re- vegetation * provide a safe and undisturbed area for wildlife on the eastern side of the McDowell mountains * supporting trailhead,trail development,and maintenance * coordinate a program for volunteer trail stewards * provide opportunities for public education regarding the Sonoran Desert * Hiking programs * Trail Stewards 4 5/28/2013 Photos From The Trail Joining The Conservancy SCFH Friends PpplicaBon Jain wMB Bro Fmnda of Bw Sononn Conservancy of ffounhM Hik \ w�bb”slasoleaem S.Cune pnn ne pH a€HdwaldaeuwM lw dM.lAaa you -': I a A\ Jvbu 3250Y1ex '.,.a Fank f]goyea "_ iw ? .I wplo rtalexadllbr./warWla aCansmarca n(e�l yas goae of gauzng ou�apm evxe Pnsene.,, dMpdaeyeai', r e 1 ego7ad uarbwlM Swan Desen.rid a tNIrd'w+d.ad Stw,na loamenik PneerveS ebn � ?'H Cal, stb la ExW Iwb bpn MSmex GmanalnaaPDod to roR RxmaxMuroaeaa pegaw ntn tMs lee ati adtixm�gang art Iar I,cW.1Ala Mueaw Slgpauq Pwann Me]M We checks pgbolo.Soma C rsmary o`FwSan HIM Pose P 0.Boat/Tl.F0.Ar.Oh AZI0SSI 3 Please visit our website: www.scfh.org 5 5/28/2013 } R 4 ,� :::4:::.;','''''''' e �„9C q I , t iW " i n T'y w 3 yy A '1 . ,gym z f "7 40.4 r �S � ' r*,� �a� �# -+«.. eta 2Y M y ..4t\--8.. ..,'*;?. .,e's ` ,41 .,; mac :.ti' T' ';` � 70 a ate, ', ` * it. 1 c �. �'TM-. Vitid d . ..,, t# .. Bird's Eye View Of Complete Trail System Scottsdale: '_ McDowell g r' Mountain " '... , f. Park: _x3 � ' ;,' Blue ;". Town Of N., Fountain �� Hills: ° ' __ ..', 6 a 5/28/2013 Our New Mayor's Thoughts J' k "Fountain Hills residents not only live in a town with great views, we also live within those great views. Our Fountain Hills Mountain Preserve is 94o acres of majestic mountain scenery that provides each of us access to a very special getaway in an amazing place. The preserve is nature's special gift to us, one that we should enjoy, protect and cherish." Safety Is Also Important a " ON ALL TRAILS.EACH �.it,ATION AND A NUMBER 60CY V3;t4 a1,t,* *1.,'-'2.71,THE CLOSEST MARKER """b ' IMUNICATIONS WITH 911 PROMENADE , ASSIGNED SPECIFIC GPS FRS TO ASSIST EMERGENCY TN-1 o TRAIL EDIATE LOCATION. 7 5/28/2013 ' Guidelines For A Safe Hike PRESERVE HOURS: SUNRISE to SUNSET PLEASE COMPLY WITH TOWN CODE 9.5.3 THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE PRESERVE :k Please abide by the >ACCESSING PRESERVE BY UNAUTHERIZED/UND>ACCESSING THE PRESERVE OUTSIDE OF POSTE HOURS OF OPERATIONEVELOPED TRAILS or AL HEAD >ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES "rules of the trail" >CAMPING >CARRYING/USING ANY TYPE OF GLASS or CERAMIC CONTAINERS W e want everyone t o DESTROYING CREATING/DEVELOPING or USING ANY TYPE OF SPIDER TRAIL >DESTROYING ANY BARRIERS,SIGNS,or TOWN PROPERTY >DESTROYING,DAMAGING or REMOVING VEGETATIVE or MINERAL RESOURCES have an enjoyable a DOGS UNLESS ON A 6 FOOT(MAX)LEASH ATALLTIMES,REMNNONTRAILS >HORSES experience while using >HUNTING,TRAPPING or OTHERWISE HARMING or HARASSING ANY WILDLIFE >0 O UOUS MATR ALS OTHEA�THAN IN SPEC EFlCS1 �DNDED S or OTHEfl CONTAINERS PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE LEAVE ND TRACE the trail systems >SETTING or IGNITING ANY TYPE OF FIRE HILL,ON ar OfF TRAILS >SMOKING >THROWING ROCKS/OBJECTS UP or DOWN USING ANY MOTORIZED VEHICLES,IXCEPT AUTNUAT S ALONG MAINTENANCE ACCESS ROand UTE AS DIR EMERGENCY ECTED RYEMERGENCY CIPERONNENG THE EMERGENCY FIREARM,BOW and ARROW, BICYCLES UNLESS POSTEDIDESIGNATED AT TRAIL or TRNLHFAD fIREARMS-USING or DISCHARGING'ANY' SLINGSHOT,or OTHER WEAPON A View From On Top 2012/07/11 8 5/28/2013 Questions -,: „ ;.yam tt _):; diF? • 9 ..A s. 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