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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
February 18, 2025
HOPI ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Joanne Moothart called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Joanne Moothart, Vice Chair
Philip Saletta, Member
Maureen Savigny, Member
Emily Veres, Member
Matthew Wood, Member
Michael Weisberger, Member
Absent: Megan Worzella, Member
Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
Joe Andrews , Deputy Town Attorney
Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer
Alexandra Chavez, Planner, Town of Oro Valley
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
Marissa Pellegrini, Kimley-Horn
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Rosalyn Epting reported on the following:
Welcome the returning member Matthew Wood and new member Maureen Sevigny
Update on the Steam Pump shade structure and sidewalks
Community Center new elevator is now open for use
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve update. These updates are done monthly and available on the
town website
Trails Master Plan
Tucson Navy week at the Hero’s Memorial at Naranja Park
Move Across Two Ranges
Tucson Bike Classic and its impact on the community
Friday night Concert events
Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch
Movie at Steam Pump Ranch
Eggstravaganza event at JDK Park event there will be more information to come
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivy reported on the following:
Naranja Park
OV Path Forward received awards
OV Path forward
Public art tours have resumed on Wednesdays and Sundays
Project Grad
There is a Council meeting tomorrow night to speak about Oro Valley Church of the
Nazarene building height requirements
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Vice Chair Moothart opened call to the audience no speakers were present. Vice Chair Moothart closed
call to the audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 29TH, 2024 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chair Joanne Moothart, seconded by Member Emily Veres to approve the October 29th
2024 meeting minutes
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY
19TH, 2025
Member Michael Weisberger nominated Vice Chair Joannne Moothart. Joanne Moothart is awarded the
position of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair by acclimation.
2.ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY
19TH, 2025
Vice Chair Joanne Moothart nominated Member Mattew Wood. Matthew Wood was awarded the
position of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair by acclimation.
3.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2024
Mr. Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer, delievered a presentation. Members asked questions.
4.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION TRAILS MASTER
PLAN UPDATE
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Alexandra Chavez, Planner for the Town of Oro Valley, delivered a PowerPoint presentation. Members
asked questions. Mrs. Chavez and Marissa Pellegrini, a consultant with Kimley-Horn, answered
member questions and discussion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Vice Chair Joanne Moothart, seconded by Member Matthew Wood to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.
Vote: 6 - 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 18th day of February
2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist
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