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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC.2022.0224.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER- Chair, Natalie Varela 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Natalie Varela; Commissioner Stephen Barnes; Youth Commissioner Jacelle Nicole Bautista; Commissioner Ron Ruppert; Commissioner Rory Wilson; Commissioner Craig Rudolphy Absent: Vice Chairman Carey Reddick, Jr. Staff Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin; Executive Assistant Patti Present: Lopuszanski; Parks Superintendent Kevin Snipes; Recreation Mananger Linda Ayres 3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H),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 commissioners 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. NONE 4. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of the minutes of the meeting of January 24, 2022 MOVED BY Commissioner Ron Ruppert, SECONDED BY Commissioner Craig Rudolphy Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously 5. CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Community Center Code of Conduct- Tabled from January 24, 2022 Meeting Ms. Goodwin informed the commissioners that there was no updated Code of Conduct available to review after being tabled at the January meeting due to needing additional input related to issues that were occurring at the Community Center. Ms. Goodwin shared that after further discussions with staff it was determined that the Code of Conduct would also need to expand its scope to include teen trips and all programs offered by Community Services and Recreation. It was agreed that this item would be brought back to CSAC on the April 25, 2022 agenda. Chair Varela asked if Ms. Lyons, Community Center Manager needed any additional input from CSAC. Ms. Goodwin informed the commissioners that it was now necessary to expand the scope of the Code of Conduct to include all recreation programs and not just those held at the community center and trips to be more encompassing. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION: CSAC Commissioners Feedback on Park and Amenities Ms. Goodwin had asked the commissioners at the January meeting to visit a park they had never been to and come back and report on the amenities and items that they observed. Commissioner Wilson shared that she briefly visited every park and had observed at Golden Eagle Park dogs on long leashes and asked if there was a policy as to how long they need to be. Ms. Goodwin shared that there is a code that the maximum is 6 feet. Ms. Wilson asked if the Four Peaks Park parking lot will be completed under the CIP and Kevin Snipes spoke about the fact that this park was on track to being paved with an addition of 25 parking spaces at Four Peaks Park. Commissioner Ruppert spoke about the tour of the Splash Pad before the CSAC meeting and how he appreciated the information and having questions answered. Chair Varela, spoke about the new crosswalk on Saguaro and how she has used it with her family to go to the park, and the farmers market and she has seen it being used by others in the community. Ms.Goodwin shared that as a whole the town is not a very walkable community, and adding this crosswalk in this three-mile stretch has been complemented by the addition of sidewalks that are ADA compliant, and now provides the community resources to improve the livability of the Town. Amenities in the park at Desert Vista skate park have increased with positive comments. The skate competition had over 200 participants and was well-supported. Ribbon cutting events for the splash pad and playground will be planned and shared with the community to celebrate. 7. UPDATE: CIP and Park Projects Ms. Goodwin informed the commissioners of the upcoming CIP projects that were recommended by staff for the next fiscal year to begin on July 1st. Golden Eagle Park ball field shades for Field 1 for $25,000. Golden Eagle Lights to be replaced with LED 4 lighting and wiring for $2,500,000. This project has been in CIP for the last couple of years and could be spread over two fiscal years. Mr. Snipes informed the commissioners that the town will be asking SRP for any offsets. Just this year there was $30,000 in wire repairs that caused the loss of 2 tournaments resulting in the loss of revenue. Musco has a 25-year warranty on its lighting systems. Ms. Goodwin also shared the Custome shade canopy and landscape project that is being proposed for Centennial Circle at an estimated cost of$375,000. Key supporters of this project are Dark Skies, Art Committee, the Library, Museum, and Community Center. 8. UPDATE: Volunteer Opportunities with Town Events Ms. Ayres, Recreation Manager provided the commissioners with a flyer of upcoming events that needed volunteers to support those events. Irish Fest will be taking place on Saturday, March 12 from 11 am - to 5:00 pm with the greening of the fountain at noon and 4:00 pm. There is a digital billboard located at Highway 202/101 promoting Irish Fountain Fest. Music Fest received a grant and will be a two-day event this year on April 1-2 at Fountain Park. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY Commissioner Rory Wilson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stephen Barnes Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. COMMJI Y SERVICES A RISORY COM N Na alie Varela, Chair ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: OPatti Lopuszansxel gatj6p1t0 ,d/hol. tive Assistant CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Fountain Hills Community Services Advisory Commission in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 24th day of February 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 25th day of April 2022. OSIZC‘ ,t Patti Lopuszans , Ex tive Assistant II