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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - 5/19/2026MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2026 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE         REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM   CALL TO ORDER    Chair Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.   ROLL CALL Present: Emily Veres, Vice Chair Sonia Frazier, Member Philip Saletta, Member Maureen Sevigny, Member Michael Weisberger, Member Megan Worzella, Member Matthew Wood, Chair Staff Present: Rosayln Epting, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary Attendees: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    The Community Center's outdoor restrooms are complete Artificial turf at the Community Center has been installed The Community Center Parking lot ribbon cutting will take place in June El Conquistador Golf has a new pump station and shade. Pusch Ridge golf is now closed. Disc Golf will start on May 30th. A new awning will be installed to protect new equipment. Currently working with Autobon group on some projects A budget study session was held. It went smoothly Naranja park shade update. Bids were opened May 12, 2026, for the shade structure Work on Naranja east side hill slope Trails Master Plan was approved by council Battle of the bands Summer camps are starting soon Celebrate Oro Valley concert series Dive in movie at the Aquatics Center Sunday family fun day at the Aquatics Center Department donations, we can accept, for example trees, benches, scholarship fund donations. If you would like to donate, there is a form to fill out online or call the office.   5/19/2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS    Circle pit event, Roz, stated that Addias partnered with Satisfy. There was positive economic impact Council was invited to a presentation at the Tucson airport. They were given a private tour Desert Drifters coffee shop is now open Members were invited to the council meeting. They will have a study session to discuss marketplace construction Joyce thanks the board for the support after the loss of a family member   CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Board members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Board may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.    Chair Wood opened the call to the audience. No speakers were present. Chair Wood closed call to the audience.   CONSENT AGENDA   REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MEETING MINUTES   Motion by Chair Matthew Wood, to approve the February 17th, 2026 Special Session meeting minutes Vote: 7 - 0 Carried   REGULAR SESSION AGENDA   1.DICUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH MARCH 2026    Dave Gephart presented members asked questions   2.DISCUSSION REGARDING VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE SITE IMPROVEMENTS    Roz stated that this report has been presented to council. Roz presented a picture with bid items for the pond. She explained how the funds from the Zimmerman house donations will be used at Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. The Memorial Garden will be paid for the donations from the Zimmerman house. She explained the base bid options. Roz stated that council gave their permission for both bid options to be completed using contingency money. Money for irrigation and money for the path around the pond that is being asked for was discussed. She stated where the money might come from. There is a contractor, it will be KE&G. Complete time was discussed. Members asked questions. Discussion ensued.   ADJOURNMENT   5/19/2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2 Motion by Chair Matthew Wood, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to adjourn at 7:28 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 19th day of May 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Casey Wilson Senior Office Specialist 5/19/2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 3