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Home My WebLink AboutMMPC.2010.0622.Minutes 000 7 jttN TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION 0 JUNE 22,2010 Nat is xi" A public meeting of the McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission was convened and called to order by MMPC Chair Bill Myers at 5:32 PM, Tuesday,June 22,2010 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 Lina Bellenir, Curt Cornum, and Elena Torre. Vice-Chair Steve Fleming, Commissioners Tom Barberic, and Bob Sanders, were absent. Staff members present were Director Mark Mayer, and Executive Assistant Nancy Walter. Public present: Carol Ayres. AGENDA ITEM#1: CALL TO THE PUBLIC No public wished to speak at this time. AGENDA ITEM#2: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 25, 2010 MEETING Chair Myers requested the minutes, Item #3a, be amended to read "a number of acres owned by the State cLand Trust Department". Ms. Torre made a motion to accept the minutes, as amended, of the meeting, Ms. Bellenir seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. AGENDA ITEM#3: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A MEMBER TO TRACK THE LEGISLATURE FOR COMMISSION RELATED ISSUES Mr. Myers made a motion to appoint Lina Bellenir. Mr. Cornum seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. AGENDA ITEM#4: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A TOOL BOX AND TOOLS • A list of needed tools will be given to Director Mayer within a week. • This will be on the August meeting agenda. Side note: Chair Myers invited the Commissioners to help install the remaining twelve signs on the Western loop this Saturday at 6 a.m. Mr. Sanders met with the Fire Captain who thinks the helicopter landing zone signs are a good idea. AGENDA ITEM #5: UPDATE ON TEMPORARY ACCESS TO THE PRESERVE — COMMISSIONER SANDERS There is nothing new on this item. Scottsdale Preservation Commission is considering a new trail, further east, close to the Adero Canyon proposed housing project. AGENDA ITEM#6: DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION GOALS FOR THE YEAR '`14''' Chair Myers distributed a rough draft and asked the Commissioners to review it for the August 24th meeting. (Attached) Page 1 w l . AGENDA ITEM #7: DISCUSSION OF GOALS FOR THE REGIONAL PARK - MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN RANGER AMY FORD New • Ms. Ford was unable to attend this meeting; she will attend the August 24`" meeting. • Ms. Ford will lead two of our hikes; goal is for McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the MMPC to combine efforts to co-advertise hikes, information, and to promote the parks. • There has been discussion of having a Preserve group similar to GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council), a combined government of all 23 municipalities around the area, for the three entities to coordinate goals. AGENDA ITEM #8: DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR THE OCTOBER 23RD HIKE AND PLANS FOR MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN MONTH Ms. Torres distributed an updated fall hike schedule. (Attached) Suggestions for the October 23rd Kids Hike: • Do an outreach to advertise to schools • Emphasize children; everyone is welcome • Release forms need to be signed • "Hiking Kids Eat Free"- ticket for free breakfast; breakfast will be open to the public • If pre-registration is required for hike,participants must register with Parks &Recreation (Carol Ayres would need count by Thursday, 10/21/10) • The Mayor will speak and rededicate the Preserve • Stewards will be on hand to pass out water and to make sure the children are safe • Possibly take a head count and write a check for the hiking fee • Ms. Ayres will check on any parking restrictions (bike lane) at Golden Eagle Trail • Ms. Ayres will give the hiking schedule to Karen He lloway, PR for the Sonoran Conservancy, for distribution to the TIMES and other media • Complimentary biker/courtesy bells could possibly be distributed during the month • Possibly do a bike show/demonstration or another type of event at the Community Center • Perhaps a stargazing event could be held • Maybe offer helicopter rides Chair Myers would like three Commissioners to volunteer to coordinate McDowell Mountain Month; he will ask for volunteers at the next meeting; Commissioner Tones is willing to help. AGENDA ITEM#9: CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cornum made a motion to adjourn at 6:13 p.m. Ms. Bellenir seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote. McDo twin Preservation Commission By: Bill yers, Chair Reviewed by: C, Mark C. Mayer, Director of Commun ty Services Page 2 Loy Prepared by: a Walter,Ex utive 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 on J e 22, 2010. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. By: N c Walter, ecutive Assistant L L Page 3 r • • S FOUNTAIN HILLS ``" MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERATION COMMISSION 2010 GOALS Rough Draft 1. Continue and complete appropriate signage in the Preserve 2. Assist Council in their goal#4 "Make optimal use of trails and expand public access to parks and open space." 3. Continue to develop relationship with the Regional Park and Scottsdale Preserves. 4. Develop budget recommendation for the operation and maintenance of the Preserve. In addition, continue to verify that the funds for the permanent Adero Canyon Trailhead area are protected. 5. Review alternatives for consideration by the Town Council to protect Twin Mountain from development. 6. Continue public information systems for matters relating to the Preserve. ,,. 7. Obtain temporary access to the Preserve to allow greater access to the Public 8. Continue the Town fairs with additional time and efforts to demonstrate to the public the benefit of the Preserve 9. Determine the feasibility of trail connectivity between Scottsdale and Fountain Hill Preserves. 10. Make additional plans for McDowell Mountain Month in October 2010 a • • W S • .•�'€ } • 6-28-2010 Mark Mayer, P&R Fountain Hills Bill Myer, Chairman, MMPC Dear Mark and Bill, I want to follow up on a recommended tool list for the Preserve. After talking with Roy Kinsey and other Trail Blazers about their anticipated needs we have arrived at the tool list and cache locations. Regarding locations of the tool cache's we see the need for four (4) sites. 1. At the southern entry to the Preserve close to Promenade and Overlook Trail intersections. 2. Near the start of the Western Loop, south side. 3. Start of the Sonoran Trail. 4. North end of the Sonoran Trail near McDowell Park boundary. The tool list recommendation per site follows.... 1 McLeod 1 set of large brush clippers 1 medium brush saw 2 heavy-duty steel tined rakes 1 pick or Pulaski, medium duty Total tools needed 4 McLeod's 4 large brush clippers 4 medium brush saws 8 heavy-duty steel tined rakes 4 picks or Pulaski's After some discussion we felt the town's resources would be better spent on tools, etc. as opposed to buying heavy-duty boxes to store tools in. Our cache idea provides for security as well as tool protection from the elements. The above will allow the stewards and Trail Blazers to maintain/repair trails on a regular basis. Respectfully submitted; Steve Fleming, Chairman SCFH Cc: R. Kinsey, SCFH