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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
May 20, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Moothart called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Philip Saletta, Member
Maureen Sevigny, Member
Emily Veres, Member
Michael Weisberger, Member
Megan Worzella, Member
Joanne Moothart, Chair
Absent: Matthew Wood, Vice Chair
Staff Present:Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
Joe Andrews , Chief Civil Deputy Town Attorney
Bayer Vella, Planning Manager
Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Rosayln Epting reported on the following:
Steam Pump Ranch project updates
Vistos Trails Nature update on pond concepts
Vistos Trails Nature Preserve landscape update
Vistos Trails Nature access points and the addition of garbage cans
Pusch Ridge event space update
Naranja Park update on the shade structure and trees planted
Summer camp starts
Scholarships for camps are available
Trivia at the Community and Recreation Center
National trails day hike
Movie on the Lawn at the Community
4th of July event at James Kreigh Park
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENT
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Joyce-Jones Ivy reported on the following:
Courthouse tour
Project grad 21st year update
Memorial event at the Hero’s Memorial at Naranja Park
Please attend the Council meeting on May 21st,2025
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Moothart opened the call to the audience. No speakers were present. Chair Moothart closed the call to the
audience.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 20, 2025 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motioned by Maureen Sevigny, seconded by Member Megan Worzella to approve the April 20th,
regular session meeting minutes
Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH MARCH 2025
Dave Gephart presented. Members asked questions.
2.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING OV TRAILS CONNECT PROJECT 30% UPDATE -
DRAFT VISION, GOALS, AND PRINCIPLES
Principle planner Bayer Vella presented a power point. Member asked questions and provided input.
Discussion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chair Joanne Moothart, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to adjourn at 7:37 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
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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 May
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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