Parks and Recreation Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 6:30 PM The Parks and Recreation Commission of the Town of Sahuarita met in the Sahuarita Council Chambers, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. I. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Diane Huckins Chairperson Present Erin Thomas Vice Chairperson Present Michele Ahern Commissioner Present Sergio Arellano Commissioner Present Charles Borozinski Commissioner Present Vince Luna Commissioner Absent Shel Zatkin Commissioner Present II. CALL TO THE PUBLIC No members of the public spoke. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approval of the April 4, 2018 Commission Meeting Minutes RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Shel Zatkin, Commissioner SECONDER: Erin Thomas, Vice Chairperson AYES: Huckins, Thomas, Ahern, Arellano, Borozinski, Zatkin ABSENT: Vince Luna IV. BUSINESS Regular Meeting Minutes- May 2, 2018 Page 1 of 3  Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 1. Introduction of Laura Holbrook, Parks and Facilities Manager Smejkal introduced Laura Holbrook, who joined the Parks and Recreation Department on April 9, 2018 as the Parks and Facilities Manager. Holbrook provided the commission with a summary of her education and professional experience. RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY 2. Presentation on the Recreation Division: Initiatives, Programs and Changes Adelina Martin, Programs Administrator gave a presentation on the Recreation Division, highlighting current activities and programs and new initiatives. Zatkin thanked Martin and suggested she take the presentation to Quail Creek and invite the residents to attend and learn about the recreational opportunities the Department offers. Thomas asked if there were fees for the summer swim program; and Martin provided the rates, as well as the time and date for the program. RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY 3. Discussion on locations for future park amenities within existing parks Smejkal provided a parks inventory with suggested standards, overages, and shortages, to assist with the additional park amenities discussion. (Handout) Smejkal presented aerials of the existing park boundaries and the evolution of park conceptual and master plans. Discussion ensued. Smejkal requested feedback from the commission on park amenity locations in order to amenitize the existing parks. RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY V. COMMISSIONERS AND DIRECTOR REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS 1. Director and Commissioner Report Smejkal announced the new K-8 school was named Wrightson Ridge. Maintenance yard construction is nearing completion. Maintenance staff is attending turf training May 3. Quail Creek Dog Park is scheduled for turf improvement and will be closed May 14 through June 10; Anamax Dog Park will remain open for use. There were 20 registered participants with nine in attendance at the Pitch, Hit and Run event. Summer Open Rec starts June 4. Staff is converting the cargo van into a mobile recreation unit to provide pop-up recreation programs and events. The triathlon had 115 racers this year. The next Concert in the Park is Saturday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. featuring Juke Box Junkies. The July 4 (Wednesday) celebration planning is underway. The Sahuarita Teen Advisory Council (STAC) last event of the year is June 1. The outgoing council will present a summary of activities at Town Council on May 14. Incoming Regular Meeting Minutes- May 2, 2018 Page 2 of 3  Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes STAC is comprised of 18 students, a balanced group with both Sahuarita and Waldon Grove students. RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Future Agenda Items None RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY VII. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting Minutes- May 2, 2018 Page 3 of 3