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Home My WebLink AboutMMPC.2010.0427.Minutes • .41AIN�I - 44,o/' h TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS o/ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE z " MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION •*r APRIL 27,2010 'ha[is A<‘i' A public meeting of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission was convened and called to order by MMPC Chair Bill Myers at 5:30 PM, Tuesday,April 27,2010 in the Council Chambers at Town Hall,located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains,Fountain Hills,Arizona. Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order—Roll Call: Present at roll call were Chair Bill Myers, Commissioners Tom Barberic, Curt Cornum, and Elena Tone. Absent were Vice-Chair Steve Fleming,Commissioners Lina Bellenir, and Bob Sanders. Staff members present were Director,Mark Mayer, and Executive Assistant,Nancy Walter. AGENDA ITEM#1: CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ryman Garvey, student at Howard Gray School, apologized to the Commission for scratching a preserve plaque while on a field trip with his school. He offered to repair it or reimburse any costs for repair. Shari Carlsted, Principal of Howard Gray School, thanked the Commission for allowing Ryman to apologize and expressed her hope this incident has not damaged the relationship for the future. AGENDA ITEM #2: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 23,2010 JOINT COUNCIL/MNIPC MEETING Ms. Tone made a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting, Mr. Barberic seconded and the motion passed 'Now by unanimous vote. AGENDA ITEM #3: UPDATE ON PRESERVE FLIERS — KATIE DECKER, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/MEDIA RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Director Mayer said he spoke with Katie because the concealed gun permit law has recently changed; the flyers will be updated and distributed. The park signage also needs to be amended to reflect the new law. The free-range flyers were completed and put in the kiosks. Ms. Tone the second flyer will be completed once the Sonoran Conservancy and the MMPC finish scheduling the fall hikes. She will work with Katie this summer on the flyer. Ms. Tone also said she is the liaison between the Sonoran Conservancy and the MMPC; if anyone has ideas for hikes, please let her know. A current map and the free-range flyer should be placed in the kiosk in the parking lot in Eagle's Nest. AGENDA ITEM#4: UPDATE FROM THE RESEARCH WORK GROUPS 1) McDowell Mountains State Trust Land-Chair Myers and Vice-Chair Fleming 2) Temporary Access to the Preserve -Commissioner Sanders 3) Public Awareness of the Preserve-Vice-Chair Fleming, Commissioners Cornum and Barberic McDowell Mountains State Trust Land Twin Peaks-The State Legislature will have the Growing Smarter funds on the November ballot; if it passes the Twin Peaks could possible fall into another developer's hands. Chair Myers will contact Katie regarding the Town's position on item. Temporary Access to the Preserve: Chair Myers said he is not aware of any changes. There is preserve access from sunrise to sunset. Page 1 , Public Awareness of the Preserve: • Mr. Barberic said the"birdie hike"had 25 people in attendance; the only drawback was because • there were so many in attendance it was difficult to hear the guide. • It was estimated that four to six thousand people go up through Adero Canyon a year; should get information out that they are trespassing on someone's private property. • Mr. Cornum is working with Steve Fleming and Linda Raish on trail/biker bells showing trail safety and etiquette. AGENDA ITEM #5: DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL/REPLACEMENT SIGNAGE FOR THE PRESERVE—CHAIR MYERS • The signage was approved; 150 of the 175 signs were installed. The remaining 25 signs for the Western Trail could possibly be installed this summer. • There are 7 helicopter pads, which have been cleared and are maintained by the Sonoran Conservancy, it would be appropriate to number them for easier identification. The pads will have GPS markers. Mayor Schlum suggested contacting the Sherriff s Department to having a trial run with a helicopter. • The Western Loop's two trails, for bikers and hikers, have signage that need to be replaced. A bench sign also needs to be replaced. • There are 12 additional signs needed for promotion and directions; GPS markers are included in the signage • Bob is working on a Master map which will be given to emergency departments from Rio Verde, Scottsdale, and Fountain Hills. AGENDA ITEM #6: UPDATE ON THE MARCH 4, 2010 JOINT MEETING OF THE MMPC/SCOTTSDALE MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE COMMISSION—CHAIR MYERS • Chair Myers, and Commissioners Cornum and Fleming attended the work-study program. Chair Myers presented a 6 page proposal for trail connectivity which includes two alternate trails to connect Fountain Hills' 6 miles and Scottsdale's 60 miles. (Attached)A summary of the meeting is attached. • Ken Valverde is putting together an aerial map since it is difficult to see the MCO property lines. • Scottsdale is a horse town and would like Fountain Hills' trails open to horses; Fountain Hills' ordinances don't allow for horses. AGENDA ITEM #7: UPDATE ON PRESERVE DEVELOPMENT — COMMISSIONER SANDERS Ms. Torre distributes a flyer regarding procedures for the booth for the Fairs. (Attached) She asked for suggestions. AGENDA ITEM#8: UPDATE ON EDUCATIONAL HIKE—COMMISSIONER TORRE Some MMPC Commissioners and some Sonoran Conservancy Commissioners attended the Educational Hike and worked with the science teacher. The students learned about animals and plants in the preserve; the students also learned how to plot the land. Chair Myers will send detailed pictures of the damaged plaque to Director Mayer; he will get an estimate for repair. The trampoline that was put on the Western Trail was removed. AGENDA ITEM #9: UPDATE ON BUDGET PROCESS AND POTENTIAL USE OF DEVELOPMENT FEES AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PRESERVE—DIRECTOR MARK MAYER CI • A portion of the money for the trailhead at the top of Adero canyon could possibly be re-appropriated for tools and ATVs, but it would need to be shown that those are growth items, which might be difficult to prove. Page 2 " - • No equipment or capital items were approved for this year; projects are being pushed back to the next fiscal year because there isn't money in the budget. • The tool maintenance budget proposal is to split $2000 for this year and $2000 for next year; a tool box and some tools could be purchased each year. • Sonoran Conservancy members used their own personal money to purchase tools and etc.; this amounts to$3500 per year. • Money for support for the two Fairs is in the budget. • Planning for McDowell Mountain Month(October)will be on next month's agenda. AGENDA ITEM#10: CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNMENT Ms. Torre made a motion to adjourn at 6:26 p.m. Mr. Barberic seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. Next meeting: May 25,2010 McDo o/un/ .i Preservation Commission By: AIL 1 Bill y•rs, Chair Reviewed by: � C Mark C.Mayer,Director of Parks an Recreation • Prepared by: Nanc er ecutive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Regular Meeting held o April 27, 2010. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. By: N ncy al r,Executive Assistant C Page 3 Check List For Agendas and Minutes L ,-/r/47 ,e Prepare Agenda `2,/� ._' ' -1//,2 7, v Post Agenda at least 24 hours prior to the date/time of meeting (OPTIONAL:send to FH Times) ,'®/.///c7 Send to Helpdesk to post on website /'/'/G� 7( Affidavit of Establishing Posting Notice Y�'`',/—/ v , Save Agenda and/or Minutes to the Z-drive (Boards and Commissions folder) Prepare Post Meeting Action Agenda Notice Affidavit of Web Posting of the Post Meeting Action Notice dSettd-te 4-telpflegiaof posting on the Website ❑ Complete Minutes mid Approved Minutes g on the Website L. Additional Comments: Advertise Commission vacancies two months prior to term's end date. Advertise vacancy for twice over a two week period (Website and Fountain Hills Times. y.\ a- — ',-4.011 _rile � Y i!e 'L- __124,1-e- — "t12/1"6/71-P1' c_e<Z-it-d- ' .V) // - \767% yd (.., Posting Check List 11/3o/2009 ITHECARROLL LAW FIRMPLC James J.Carroll,III(AZ and NJ Bar) Arizona Office: Wayne D.Carroll(AZ Bar) 42104 North Venture Drive,Suite C-110 Kristin O.Wurr(AZ Bar) Anthem,Arizona 85086 Ph.623-551-9366 Fax 623-551-7970 Daniel T.Campbell(NJ Bar) New Jersey Office: Reginald S.Floyd(NJ&PA Bar) 1 N.New York Rd./Suite#39 Galloway,New Jersey 08205 Ph.609-404-3440 Fax 609-404-3441 October 26, 2010 McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Town of Fountain Hills Town Hall 16705 E.Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills,AZ 85268 Re: Minutes of the regular session of the commission dated April 27, 2010 identifying Ryman Garvey, a minor Dear Commissioners: Our firm represents Ryman Garvey, a minor. Mr. Garvey attended a session of the Commission at which he apologized for defacing a plaque at the McDowell Mountain Preserve. Mr. Garvey's apology was recorded in the Town of Fountain Hills Minutes of the Regular Session of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission dated April 27, 2010. It has come to our attention that due to those minutes being published on the City of Fountain Hills website, via the Internet, Mr. Garvey's name has now been published without permission(unauthorized use of his name and publication of private facts). This may have been an inadvertent and unintended disclosure on all sides. We would request that you either redact Mr. Garvey's name off of the published minutes or retract them from on-line access. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and appreciate your cooperation. Please call if you have any questions or comments. Si erel J s J. Carroll, III, Esquire cc: client 0 •