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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMMPC.2021.0330.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION MARCH 30, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman Scott Grzybowski, Commissioner Thomas Aiello, Commissioner Tom Barberic, Commissioner Janice Holden, Commissioner DJ Willard COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Commissioner Bill Craig STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin, Executive Assistant Patti Lopuszanski 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. 4. CONSIDERATION of Approving the November 2 and 30, 2020 Meeting Minutes MOVED BY Vice Chairman Gryzbowski to approve with modification for typographical error to be reflect DJ Willard and not DJ Dillard on November 30, 2020 Minutes, SECONDED BY Commissioner Barberic. Vote: 5-0 Unanimously 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Appointing a Chairperson Vice Chairman Grzybowski lead the discussion on whether to hold a vote until the seat is filled by the new incoming Commissioner that is to be filled in April. Commissioner Barberic would like all seven members to vote. Ms. Goodwin informed the Commission that interviews were set for April. It was agreed that the vote for Chairman and Vice Chairman would be delayed until the next meeting. 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Appointing a Vice Chairperson Vice Chairman Grzybowski lead the discussion on whether to hold a vote until the seat is filled by the new incoming Commissioner that is to be filled in April. Commissioner Barberic would like all seven members to vote. Ms. Goodwin informed the Commission that interviews were set for April. It was agreed that the vote for Chairman and Vice Chairman would be delayed until the next meeting. 7. UPDATE on Adero Canyon Trailhead Ms. Goodwin shared that power is holding up the opening of the restroom. A press release will be put out once the restrooms are up and running. Commissioner Barberic spoke about parking on the street and if there is foreseeable problem with additional homes going in. Ms. Goodwin mentioned that there have been offers from Adero Canyon to run shuttles. Commissioner Aiello added that there are no signs prohibiting parking on side of road. Discussion of additional parking options was discussed by Ms. Goodwin which will be in Phase II. 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION of Potential New Trailhead and Trail from Sunridge Drive Ms. Goodwin conveyed the importance of trail connectivity. Commissioner Barberic stated that the new trail will not be easy to build. 9. DISCUSSION of Lower Ridgeline Trail Construction Progress Commissioner Barberic informed the Commission that decent progress is being made to get done by April. They have made it to the crest and making way down to Ridgeline on schedule. Commissioner Aiello stated that there will be a Phase 3. 10. DISCUSSION of The Guidelines for Management of the Preserve Discussion was tabled until April as not all Commissioners had an opportunity to read The Guidelines for Management of the Preserve. 11. UPDATE on Non-Native Plants Assessment Plan Commissioner Holden reported no rain has provided little change. They have been identifying, observing and logging what is being seen and how much. 12. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION of Trail Counter Activity and Trail Counter Recorder Vice Chairman Grzybowski will reach out to Stan Rudan to see if he will continue his work as trail counter. 13. UPDATE on Community Services Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Ms. Goodwin informed the Commission the Master Plan will be going before Council on April 20, 2021 to hear firsthand the results and findings. Upon completion of edits and revisions it will go before Council for final endorsement in May. 14. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY Commissioner Barberic, SECONDED BY Commissioner Aiello to adjourn Vote: 5-0 Unanimously The McDowell Mountain Preservation Commission Adjourned at 6:05pm MCDOWEIIL MOUN IN PRESERVATION COMMISSION Scott Grzybowski, Vice Chairman ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: ac,i0 Patti LopuszanskX(ec . e Assistant