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Home My WebLink AboutMMPC.2011.0927.Minutes O�lyT AIN Ili, TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS l MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION o '' r SEPTEMBER 27,2011 that is sso AGENDA ITEM#1: CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A public meeting of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission was convened and called to order by Chair Bill Myers at 5:31 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, Arizona. AGENDA ITEM#2: ROLL CALL Present at roll call were Chair Bill Myers, Commissioners Gerard Bisceglia, Steve Fleming, Klaus Schadle, and Elena Tone. Absent at roll call were Vice-Chair Tom Barberic and Commissioner Bob Sanders. Staff members present were Director Mark Mayer and Executive Assistant,Nancy Walter. AGENDA ITEM#3: CALL TO THE PUBLIC There was no public present. AGENDA ITEM #4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE AUGUST 23, 2011 MMPC MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Schadle made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 23, 2011 meeting, Commissioner Mille Fleming seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. AGENDA ITEM#5: UPDATE ON COMMISSION TERMS EXPIRING IN DECEMBER Director Mayer reminded Chair Myers and Commissioners Sanders and Tone that their terms end in December and to reapply by the October 20 deadline. The application packets are on the Town's web-site. AGENDA ITEM #6: REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE IGA WITH THE REGIONAL PARK AND FH REGARDING THE SONORAN TRAIL The agreement is on the October 6 Council agenda for approval. AGENDA ITEM#7: REPORT ON THE MCO HIKING AGREEMENT The Hiking Agreement amendment was approved by Council on September 15. The amendment extends the agreement through October 2014. AGENDA ITEM#8: REPORT FROM THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN MONTH WORKGROUP Informational tables were set up at Safeway and at the Splash Park on September 24 during Nickelodeon's Day of Play. People were made aware of the October activities. A table will be manned at Bashas' during Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1. Commissioner Bisceglia distributed an updated list of events and vendors for the October 29 event at the Regional Park. (List attached) A schedule of the day's events will be in the newspaper and will be posted at the park's ramada during the day. 1 McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Commissioner Bisceglia has liability insurance forms from each company participating, including Canyon State Aero, naming the Town as a secondary insured. He will provide copies to the Town. Director Mayer said the Town's Insurance carrier cannot underwrite this and even if they could it would require a $5 • million coverage policy. AGENDA ITEM #9: REPORT FROM THE FOUNTAIN HILLS AND SCOTTSDALE TRAIL CONNECTION WORKGROUP • Relying on Scottsdale to apply for the State Land Use Permit (SLUP); should be applying for it in late October or early November. • Commissioner Fleming met with Roy Kinsey to establish a timeline to clean up and groom the trails. • Work will be done on the trail up the point where it becomes State land; if the SLUP is not approved, the connection trail would be realigned to just under the State Land boundary. AGENDA ITEM# 10: REPORT FROM THE PRESERVE MARKETING WORKGROUP The primary objective of the workgroup is to let people know about the Preserve. Chair Myers would like the group to come up with a proposed high and low end budget for the preserve presentation. Commissioner Torre will be available to join Commissioners Barberic and Bisceglia on this workgroup after October. Commissioner Fleming said he would be responsible for the spot, tents, tables, and chairs set-up and take-down for the November Fair. Vice-Chair Barberic will be responsible for the volunteer workers schedule, flyers, and other paperwork. Chair Myers will get larger pictures to display at the booth. AGENDA ITEM# 11: REPORT FROM THE PRESERVE ACCESS WORKGROUP Chair Myers and Commissioner Schadle will meet with Lee Peters, president of the water company regarding the Mayan temporary/additional access. There is still some question as to who actually owns the road; staff is researching the issue. The workgroup and staff will talk and meet with people who are members of or associated with the HOA before going public with the information after November. AGENDA ITEM #12: UPDATE ON BUDGET PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR COMMISSION SUBMITTAL OF BUDGET REQUESTS • The budget process has been started with the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) • Staff has to adjust for a $300,000-$400,000 shortfall again this year. • The Council Goal setting meeting will be held in November. • The Commissioners will submit their requests within the next month. AGENDA ITEM#13: CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Torre made a motion to adjourn at 6:14 p.m., Commissioner Schadle seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. 2 McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Mc w t • i Preservation Commission By: Bil Myers, Chair Reviewed by: j C.; • '1 '' Mark C. Mayer, Director of Communit Services Prepared by: n W ter Executive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct co. of the minutes of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Regular Meeting held o Af _ 2011. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. By: I'll AA., IMO N- s Waite , ecutive Assistant Dated this 29th day of September 2011 klor 3 McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission McDowell Mt. "Life in the Desert Fair"at McDowell Mt Park sponsored by The Fountain Hills Times, C., McDowell Mt. Regional Park and The McDowell Mt. Preservation Commission. 1. October 29, 2011 9AM-3PM -Trailhead Staging Area (3 miles from main entrance) 2. Discounted parking coupon in FH Times. (regular price$6 per car-$2 off coupon in paper) 3. Guided desert hikes with Park Ranger. (free) 10:45AM; 12Noon 4. Guided mountain bike ride with USA National Champion mountain biker. (free) (Tyler Coplea US National Champion) 10AM— 11:30AM— 1:30PM 5. Slippery Pig bike rentals ($15 per ride) 6. Live native animal exhibition. (free-Wild at Heart) 7. Desert Survival presentation. (free-Maricopa Co. Sheriffs Dept). 8. Horseback rides. (Discounted price—Fort McDowell Adventures$45 per hour). 9. Helicopter rides. Canyon State Aero(Discounted price - $45) (One free) 10. Commemorative Air Force Fly Over 11. History of Fountain Hills Book Signing River of Time Museum. (Book signing Jean, Alan and Jerry) 12. Display booths a. McDowell Mt Preservation Commission (Bill Myer) b. Sonoran Conservancy(Steve Fleming) c. McDowell Mt Park Association (Rand Hubble,John Urban) d. Desert Photography(Sara Goodnick) e. Desert Artist (Rowell Quinton) f. Wildlife exhibit(Wild at Heart) g. River of Time Museum Book Signing(Debbie Skehen) h. FH Times (Mike Sharnow) i. Food and Beverages(Leo's Barefoot Café) Presentations—Between 10AM and 2PM (Times TBD)Schedule to be published in later FH Times articles. 10AM Desert Survival Presentation/Proper hiking techniques (Maricopa Co. Sheriffs Dept.) 10:30AM Wildlife presentation - (McDowell Mt. Park Ranger Amy Ford) 12 Noon Wild Life Presentation (Wild at Heart) 1PM Desert photography techniques (Sara Goodnick) 2PM Desert painting seminar(Rowell Quinton) • • 0 • Page 1 of 2 From: gerardtb<gerardtb@aol.com> To: Linda<Linda@fhtimes.com> Date: Mon, Sep 26,2011 12:55 pm Dear Linda, Below you will find a preliminary list of activities, events and presentations scheduled for the upcoming"Life in the Desert Fair" sponsored by The Fountain Hills Times,The McDowell Mountain Regional Park and The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission". This event is being designed as a no/low cost event meant to expose our citizens to and educate our citizens about living in and with the desert. The list below contains all of our commitments to this point. I am working with a few other appropriate participants and will let you know if they commit.Additionally, I will be providing to you when we speak more in depth information about the participants and their plans for their presentations. If you have any questions regarding this event please feel free to contact me at any time at 719-322-7499.Also, if you want any quotes I will be happy to provide them on behalf of Bill Myer and Rand Hubble. Obviously a quote from Alan would be very much appreciated. Lastly,we are limited to a total of 36 passengers for the helicopter rides and as a result I will be taking advanced reservations. Individuals interested in booking a time for this ride can contact me at 719-322-7499 or by e-mail at gerardtb@aol.com Thanks for all of your help in this endeavor. Sincerely, Gerard McDowell Mt. "Life in the Desert Fair"at McDowell Mt Park sponsored by The Fountain Hills Times, McDowell Mt. Regional Park and The McDowell Mt. Preservation Commission. 1. October 29, 2011 9AM -3PM -Trailhead Staging Area (3 miles from main entrance) 2. Discounted parking coupon in FH Times. (regular price $6 per car- $2 off coupon in paper) 3. Guided desert hikes with Park Ranger. (free) 10:45AM; 12Noon 4. Guided mountain bike ride with USA National Champion mountain biker. 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Slippery Pig bike rentals ($15 per ride) 6. Live native animal exhibition. (free-Wild at Heart) 7. Desert Survival presentation. (free -Maricopa Co.Sheriffs Dept). 8. Horseback rides. (Discounted price—Fort McDowell Adventures $45 per hour). 9. Helicopter rides. Canyon State Aero(Discounted price - $45) (One free) 10. Commemorative Air Force Fly Over 11. History of Fountain Hills Book Signing River of Time Museum. (Book signing Jean, Alan and Jerry) 12. Display booths a. McDowell Mt Preservation Commission (Bill Myer) b. Sonoran Conservancy(Steve Fleming) c. McDowell Mt Park Association (Rand Hubble,John Urban) d. Desert Photography (Sara Goodnick) e. Desert Artist (Rowell Quinton) f. Wildlife exhibit (Wild at Heart) g. River of Time Museum Book Signing (Debbie Skehen) h. FH Times (Mike Sharnow) i. 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MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TIMES MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION HELICOPTER RIDES ($45 PER PERSON) HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES ($45 PER HOUR) PROVIDED BY PROVIDED BY CANYON STATE AERO FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED) • A • MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES LED BY USA CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPION TYLER COPLEA • WILDLIFE LECTURES BY "WILD AT HEART" RAPTOR RESCUE ORGANIZATION • PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART WORKSHOPS WITH SARA GOODNICK AND ROWELL QUINTON FOR MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS, CALL: 719-322-7499 OR EMAIL: GERARDTB@AOL.COM TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRESENTS McDOWELL MOUNTAIN MONTH ACTIVITIES FAMILY FUN FOR ALL October 8, 2011 • Kids hike with the Mayor Jay Schlum and Maricopa County Parks Interpretive Ranger Amy Ford '` '' " • Visit www.fh.az.gov/trails-preserve.aspx October 19, 2011- Entry deadline for Helicopter Trivia Contest • Win a 30 minute helicopter ride over our super McDowell Mountains; take off from McDowell Mountain Park at 8:30 a.m. on October 29, 2011 • For details visit www,fh.az,gov October 29, 2011- McDowell Mountain Month Grand Finale Celebration at McDowell Mountain Park • Helicopter rides • Horseback riding „iiv ' • Survival training f gig; • Wild animals n ` • Mountain biking classes ., ear:* t, • and much more .. Look for details in the Fountain Hills Times and on Community Services' Trails and Preserve section of the Town's website at �\ www,fh.az.gov/trails-preserve.aspx ;£ £% fi 4