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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - 2/20/2024 (2)MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION February 20, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE            REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER    Vice Chair Temple called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   ROLL CALL Present: Joanne Moothart, Member Philip Saletta, Member Gary Temple, Vice Chair Michael Weisberger, Member Megan Worzella, Member Absent: Antonia Landau, Member Emily Veres, Member Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director Joe Andrews , Deputy Town Attorney Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer Renee Olvera, Senior Planner, Town of Oro Valley Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison George Radnovich, Sites with Southwest DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    Rosalyn Epting reported the following: Town of Oro Valley 50th anniversary celebrations plans Tree planting to celebrate to the Town's 50th anniversary Naranja Park updates Community Center is now able to accept Silver Sneakers Steam Pump Ranch sign Pickle ball shade at the Community Center Community Center ADA restrooms and elevator update   COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    Planning and Zoning approved mobile food court usage 2/20/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1  Planning and Zoning approved mobile food court usage Council retreat update Oro Valley water encourages residents to sign up for water smart PRAB please attend the Town Council meeting on 2/21/2024 Invites members to volunteer for Project Graduation   3.CALL TO THE AUDIENCE    Tony D'Angelo a Town of Oro Valley resident, spoke with regards to visitors and tourists offerings within the Town of Oro Valley.   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES       Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Philip Saletta To approve the November 14, 2023 meeting minutes.  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   2.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2024       Vote: 5 - 0 Carried    Motion by Member Philip Saletta, seconded by Member Joanne Moothart to elect Gary Temple as Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   3.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2024       Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to elect Joanne Moothart as Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE SURVEY AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE FUTURE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN       Mr. Radnovich delivered a presentation on the Vistoso Trails Master Plan via a PowerPoint. This led to a productive discussion and questions among the members and staff in attendance. Blue Cards- Roy Hoff, a resident of Town of Oro Valley and board member of Preserve Vistoso, shared insights on grant writing, projects, and donations. Additionally, Richard Surowiel, another Town of Oro Valley resident, highlighted differing opinions on grant acquisition and raised other concerns regarding the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.   2/20/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2  Motion by Member Philip Saletta, seconded by Vice Chair Gary Temple to recommend the Vistoso Trails Master Plan to Council  Vote: 4 - 1 Carried  OPPOSED: Member Joanne Moothart   5.PRESENTATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT 10-YEAR PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD       Rene Olivera, Senior Planner for the Town of Oro Valley, delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the forward direction for OV Paths. During her presentation, she discussed the focus on increasing awareness and education within the community. Members asked clarifying questions.   6.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2023       Mr. Gephart Chief Financial Officer provided an update. Members asked clarifying questions.   7.DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS       Questions and discussion arose among the members. The board members collectively agreed with a unanimous no regarding repair of the men's and women's saunas located at the Community Center.   8.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD IN THE UPCOMING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY       Members discussed their participation for the Town of Oro Valley's 50th parade.    Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Joanne Moothart to ride on a float for the Town of Oro Valley's 50th parade  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried   ADJOURNMENT    Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Megan Worzella to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.  Vote: 5 - 0 Carried     I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 20th day of February 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Casey Wilson Senior Office Specialist 2/20/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 3