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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL SESSION
November 4, 2025
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Matt Wood, Vice Chair
Philip Saletta, Member
Maureen Sevigny, Member
Emily Veres, Member
Michael Weisberger, Member
Megan Worzella, Member
Joanne Moothart, Chair
Staff Present: Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
Kyle Packer, Senior Planner, Town of Oro Valley
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Rosalyn Epting reported the following:
Spooktacular was held on 10/25 over 4000 attended
On 10/15 town Council approved fee increases
There were 2 successful Russian Thistle pulls at Vistoso trails Nature Preserve. There were lots
of volunteers that took part. One more will be held on 11/12
Working on obtaining a realtor to sell the donated home, with proceeds to benefit specific areas
of the Vistoso Trials Nature Preserve project
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve information is available on the website
Continue to work with the consultant on the Desert Ecosystem Restoration project
Naranja Park overseeding done, dog parks grass is resting those are not overseeded. This aids
in turf rejuvenation
8 new trees were planted at the archery range
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Joyce Jone-Ivey reported the following:
11/04/2025 Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Session 1
Council Member Joyce Jone-Ivey reported the following:
The town has been given a Triple Crown Award for completion and thoroughness of financial
reports
Water main break repair kudos to the Water Department
Rockin for Heros James D. Kreigh Sunday November 9th
Invite to Council meeting on 11/5, they will recognize Community Academy graduates
CALL TO THE 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 SEPTEMBER 9,2025 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motioned by Chair Moothart, seconded by Vice Chair Wood to approve the September 9th, 2025
Special Session meeting minutes
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE 60% DRAFT OF THE OV TRAILS CONNECT TRAILS
AND PATHS MASTER PLAN
Kyle Packer presented. Members asked questions. Discussion ensued.
2.CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF CALENDAR YEAR 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Motioned by Chair Moothart, seconded by Vice Chair Wood to approve the Parks and Recreation
meeting calendar for 2026.
Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
ADJOURNMENT
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 4th day of November
4, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 4th day of November 2025.
___________________________
Casey Wilson
Senior Office Specialist
11/04/2025 Minutes Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Session 2