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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
September 17, 2024
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Temple called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Antonia Landau, Member
Joanne Moothart, Vice Chair
Philip Saletta, Member
Emily Veres, Member
Michael Weisberger, Member
Megan Worzella, Member
Gary Temple, Chair
Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
Paul Melcher, Community and Economic Development Director
Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer
Renee Olvera, Senior Planner
Nick Scala, Community Center Manager
Casey WIlson, Recording Secretary
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Rosalyn Epting reported on the following:
Summer camp recap. Twelve different camps were offered throughout the town.
4th of July event was attended by over 10,000 people.
Some of the Parks and Recreation staff attended the Annual Arizona Parks and Recreation
Conference
Two awards were received at the conference: one for Outstanding Recreational Program and the
other for Mayor Winfield for Outstanding Public Official.
Steam Pump ranch shade project update.
Elevator project at the Community Center update.
CDO wash project update.
Pusch Ridge golf course pedestrian bridge update.
Hole #5 at the Conquistador course update.
Grants, Arizona Game and Fish awarded the town a 50-50 matching grant for the shade
structure at the archery range.
50th swag is available for sale on Printify.
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve update.
Upcoming events.
9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 1
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Joyce Jones-Ivy, Council Liaison, was not present.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Temple opened the call to the audience.
No speakers present
Chair Temple closed the call to the audeince.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.REVIEW AND REAPPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024, MEETING MINUTES
Motioned by member Antonia Landau, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to reapprove the
February 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
B.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MAY 21, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motioned by Chair Temple, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to approve the May 21, 2024
meeting minutes.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TOWN'S GROUP BOOKING AND LEISURE TRAVEL
STRATEGIES
Paul Melcher gave a presentation. Members asked questions.
2.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH JUNE 2024
Mr. Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer, gave a presentation. Members asked questions.
3.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT
10-YEAR ACTION PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD.
Renee Olvera, Senior Planner, presented. Members made comments and asked questions.
4.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
REGARDING RENAMING WEST LAMBERT LANE PARK
9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 2
Motioned by member Antonia Landau, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to approve the
following three names in order of preference to the Town Council for the renaming of West Lambert
Lane Park.
1. Golden Peak Trails
2. Panorama Trails
3. Golden Peak Loop
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
5.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTER
POLICY CHANGES FOR MEMBER RESERVATION CANCELATIONS AND NON-MEMBER
RESERVATIONS
Community Center Manager Nick Scala spoke about the desired policy changes with regard to
reservations for members and non-members at the Community and Recreation Center.
Motion by Vice Chair Joanne Moothart, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve the new non
member reservation policy.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
Motion by Member Antonia Landau, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve, with changes, the
new member reservation policy.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Chair Temple, seconded by member Joanne Moothart to adjourn at 7:53 p.m.
Vote: 7 - 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 17th day of
September, 2024. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist
9/19/2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Session 3