Parks and Recreation Meeting
Regular MeetingSahuarita, AZ · October 4, 2023
Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 4, 2023
6:00 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, October 4, 2023.
I. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Jeffrey Allen Commissioner Present
Jeff Ahern Commissioner Absent
Erin Thomas Chairperson Present
Michele Ahern Commissioner Absent
Gina Anderson Commissioner Present
Shel Zatkin Commissioner Present
Moises Vallejo Commissioner Present
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission Members.
III. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
I. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Gina Anderson Motioned
Shel Zatkin 2nd
Motion was made to approve the minutes for June 07, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Allen, Ahern, Thomas, Ahern, Anderson, Zatkin
V. PRCS DIRECTOR UPDATE
Director Devin Stalder shared PRCS performance measures and metrics. PowerPoint
presentation presented.
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Commission members inquired about target age group and how we measure metrics.
Discussion of prioritizing maintenance of existing park amenities such as shade structures
and bathrooms in the FY25 budget process.
Reinforcing our organizational chart by strategically creating positions in operations.
Future Projects in the near feature to set the foundation.
Maintenance Yard Expansion
Community Center
Anamax Recreation Center - Updates/Remodel
Events - Support - Events have doubled in size
Increase amenities in parks
Adequate supporting equipment for operations.
Commission members want more pickleball courts due to increased demand, with players of
all ages enjoying the sport's rising popularity.
The calendar dates will need to be approved by the commission members through a roll call
vote.
Erin Thomas - Motioned
Jeff Allen - 2nd
Roll Call
All in favor
Approved FY24 PRCS Commission Meeting dates are as followed:
01/17/23
03/13/23
05/15/23
07/17/23
09/18/23
11/13/23
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VI. BUSINESS
Parks Updates
A PowerPoint presentation was distributed at the meeting.
1. Discussion of the Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal Park - Invasive Ants
RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY
2. Discussion of Fall Overseeding
RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY
3. Sahuarita Lake Restroom Renovation Project
RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY
4. Anamax Splashpad/Playground Project Updates
RESULT: DISCUSSION ONLY
Recreation Updates
A PowerPoint presentation was distributed at the meeting.
5. Community Center - Name
All PRCS Commission Members in favor of La Villita Community Center.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jeff Ahern, Commissioner
SECONDER: Gina Anderson, Commissioner
AYES: Jeff Ahern, Erin Thomas, Gina Anderson, Shel Zatkin, Moises Vallejo
Events Updates
A PowerPoint presentation was distributed at the meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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