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Home My WebLink AboutSPAC.2013.1023.Agenda REVISED 10/21/13 NOTICE OF MEETING Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 TIME: 5:00 p.m. o�,zAlN�j WHERE: Council Chambers, Town Hall 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 7�Q that is Aciyo Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) and to the general public that the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills will hold a meeting on October 23, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Commission members will attend either in person or via teleconference. A majority of the Town Council may be present. 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 Strategic Planning Advisory Commission 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. AGENDA: 1. Call to order 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll call 3. Call to the public NONE 4. Consideration of approving September 25, 2013 meeting minutes APPROVED 5. Town Manager's Update NO ACTION TAKEN a. Update on Economic Development program b. Update on Tourism program 6. Discussion regarding agenda and meeting format for SPAC's joint meeting with the Town Council on November 20, 2013 NO ACTION TAKEN 7. Public affairs efforts to enhance the Town's image with respect to the Economic Development Plan NO ACTION TAKEN 8. Discussion regarding the annual review and recommended changes to the Strategic Plan NO ACTION TAKEN 9. Discussion regarding creating expert work groups relating to the Economic Development Plan NO ACTION TAKEN 10. Potential recommendations to Town Council by SPAC regarding issues related to the Strategic Plan or the Economic Development Plan NO ACTION TAKEN 11. Discussion regarding creating an agenda item at each SPAC meeting for one or two SPAC members to discuss topics that they consider relevant to SPAC's work program NO ACTION TAKEN 12. Schedule upcoming meetings Joint Meeting w/Council on 11/20/13 @ 5:30 p.m.; December 4, 2013 @ 5:00 p.m.; January 21, 2014 @ 4:30 p.m. 13. Adjourn 6:50 p.m. DATED This 21st day of October, 2013. Cr? B � Y Shaunna Williams, Executive Assistant The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100(voice)or 1-800-367- 8939(TDD)48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting. NOTICE OF MEETING Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission _1TAIN� WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 ,� � ,‘e.e TIME: 5:00 p.m. 4 � , WHERE: Council Chambers, Town Hall 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains 'y Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 /kat is mrl' Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission (SPAC) and to the general public that the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission of Fountain Hills will hold a meeting on October 23, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Commission members will attend either in person or via teleconference. A majority of the Town Council may be present. 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 Strategic Planning Advisory Commission 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. AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Call to the public 4. Consideration of approving September 25, 2013 meeting minutes 5. Town Manager's Update a. Update on Economic Development program b. Update on Tourism program 6. Public affairs efforts to enhance the Town's image with respect to the Economic Development Plan 7. Discussion regarding the annual review and recommended changes to the Strategic Plan 8. Potential recommendations to Town Council by SPAC regarding issues related to the Strategic Plan or the Economic Development Plan 9. Schedule upcoming meetings 10. Adjourn DATED This 15th day of October, 2013. Y Shaunna Williams, Executive Assistant L The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100(voice)or 1-800-367- 8939(TDD)48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting. • Strategic Plan 2010 As updated : January 17, 2013 Pg.7 Footnote: Effective January 1, 2013 the combined tax rate was 8.9% Pg.8 Footnote#1 The state deficit has been eliminated Footnote#2 There has been better than forecast tax receipts,but the overall impact of the previous years revenue decline has made the provision of services challenging. Footnote#3 Non essential services have been eliminated Footnote#4 The Council has completed review and recommendations regarding a fmancing structure. It has further implemented policies to achieve financial stability. Pg. 14 Footnote#1 The town has been forced to absorb a reduction in financial support from the State. Footnote#2 The Council, in 2013, adopted a comprehensive Economic Development plan which is in the process of being implemented. Pg. 15 Footnote#1 Council has adopted a matrix of priorities as guidance to staff and consultants regarding implementation of the Economic Development Plan. (see appendix) Pg. 19 Footnote#1 Emphasis should be placed on recreational opportunities for the town's youth. Lack of recreational opportunities for youth is a constant complaint from parents.