HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSAC.2022.09.26.MinutesTOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING -AMENDED
OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER at 4:59 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Natalie Varela; Commissioner Stephen Barnes; Vice Chairman
Carey Reddick, Jr., Commissioner Ron Ruppert; Commissioner Rory Wilson;
Commissioner Craig Rudolphy
Staff Deputy Town Manager/Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin;
Present: Recreation Mananger Linda Ayres, Executive Assistant Patti Lopuszanski
3. PRESENTATION: Staying out of trouble. Help me help you! Presentation by Linda
Mendenhall. Town Clerk
Ms. Linda Mendenhall, Town Clerk presented information to CSAC Commissioners
regarding the responsibilities of being on a commission, Open Meeting Law and the intent
of the law to maximize public access to the government process. The following topics
were covered:
Meetings
• In compliance with Open Meeting Law (OML) must be properly noticed
• Posted agenda with items listed for discussion and action
• Agenda specific: Meeting date, time and location
• Quorem is present at the meeting
• Minutes of meeting prepared and approved
Pitfalls of OML
• Not providing sufficient details on an agenda regarding the items
• Discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda
Order of Meeting
• Chair calls meeting to order - "I call the regular meeting of (date)
• Chair call for Roll Call
• Presentations
• Call to Public
• Action Items (Consideration and Possible Action)
• Discussion/Update Items
• Calendar/Next Meeting Date
• Adjournment
Responsibilities
• Chair - Opens the Meeting
• Recognizes member who wishes to speak
• Stating the question...moved by XXX and seconded by XXX is there any
discussion? After the discussion ends, ask if there is any further discussion on the
item. If no, then will take a vote. Those in favor say "yea." Those against say
"nay." Then announcing the vote and motion passes either unanimously or by the
vote count.
. Next item of business on the agenda
Chair
• Leads the meeting and makes sure it runs smoothly
• Discussion remains on topic
• Try to encourage participation from all members on the commission
Commission Members
• Attend meetings
• Read the agenda/packet prior to the meeting
• Participate in the discussions
4. 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 am propedy 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 Oh) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda
None
5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Approval of June 13, 2022 CSAC Minutes
MOVED BY Commissioner Rory Wilson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Craig Rudolphy
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
6. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION: CSAC 2023 Proposed Dates
MOVED BY Commissioner Craig Rudolphy, SECONDED BY Commissioner Stephen
Barnes
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Orientation Manual for Commissioners
Ms. Lopuszanski reported on the status of the Orientation Manual for Commissioners.
The digital version, including a section on Commissioners and their duties, will be
completed to be presented at the October 24, 2022, CSAC Meeting.
UPDATE: Workgroup Topic - Benchmarking other cities' fitness equipment and adaptive
equipment for those with special needs
Commissioner Wilson and Vice Chair Reddick presented their workgroup topic, "
Benchmarking other cities' fitness equipment and adaptive equipment for those with
special needs. A listing of the top 15 recommendations for Adaptive Equipment was
presented to the commissioners. Noteworthy from Vice Chair Reddick and Commissioner
Wilson was wheelchair accessible equipment with dual access, and water stations.
Ms.Goodwin thanked the workgroup for their detailed report and expressed how helpful
this information would be for staff to move forward.
9. UPDATE: Workgroup Topic - Walkability improvements in town. Where can people not
walk to a park?
Chair Varela and Commissioner Barnes presented their workgroup topic on "Walkability
improvements in town. Where can people not walk to a park?" Chair Varela shared that
there are areas on Saugero to Fountain Hills Blvd as well as Palisades to Fountain Hills
Blvd on El Lago where walking is done in the bike lanes as there are no sidewalks. Cross
street safety was discussed and crosswalks as well as bike safety. Ms. Goodwin shared
that there will be a bike rodeo at the November 5th Day of Play event and address bike
safety.
Commissioner Rudolphy asked if the Streets Department had a map with infill projects
that were scheduled.
(AMENDED ADDITION) Commissioner Ruldolphy asked that the meeting minutes be
amended to include his request to coordinate with the Streets Department for them to
provide the list of their priorities for walkability.
Ms. Goodwin asked the commissioners to take a picture and send it to Community
Services if they see areas that have no sidewalks, as sidewalk in -fill is a priority.
10. UPDATE: Special Events
Ms. Ayres informed the commissioners of the upcoming events and the need for
volunteers at the infiatables and Town Tent for Spooky Blast that will take place at Four
Peaks Park on October 29, 2022.
11. UPDATE: Volunteer Opportunities and Town Events
Ms. Goodwin provided information on Make a Difference Day (MADD) which will be held
on October 22, 2022, from 8 AM -Noon. Volunteers will be involved with 39 projects along
with 5 Town projects.
12. UPDATE: Next Meeting October 24, 2022
The next CSAC meeting will be held on October 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM in Town Council
Chambers.
13. ADJOURNMENT at 6:03 PM
MOVED BY Commissioner Craig Rudolphy, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ron Ruppert
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
Patti Lopuszanski, E utive Assistant
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY
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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 26th day of September, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that
a quorum was present.
Dated this October 24, 2022.
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Patti Lop , cutive Assistant