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MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 22, 2022
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
HOPI ROOM
             
SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
             
CALL TO ORDER
  Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
             
ROLL CALL
Present: Joseph Coyle, Vice Chair  
  Cheryl Horvath, Member  
  Joanne Moothart, Member  
  Ronald Odell, Member  
  Matthew Wood, Member  
  Anna Clark, Chair  
Absent: Antonia Landau, Member
Staff Present: Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
Joe Andrews, Deputy Town Attorney
Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director
Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees: Don McGann, Architect
Scott Martinez, Architect
             
CALL TO AUDIENCE
  Chair Clark opened Call to Audience.
No one was present to speak.
Chair Clark closed Call to Audience.
             
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS
 

Council Member Joyce Jones-Ivey encouraged members to attend the next Town Council meeting to be held on April 6, 2022.  Members are also encouraged to sign up to volunteer with Project Graduation.

             
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
             
   1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE  NOVEMBER 16, 2021 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
             
  Motion by Member Matthew Wood, seconded by Vice Chair Joseph Coyle to approve the November 16, 2021 minutes.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
             
   2. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
  Cheryl Horvath and Joanne Moothart introduced themselves.
             
   3. PROGRESS UPDATE, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ORO VALLEY $25 MILLION PARK BOND PROJECT APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-47 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
 

Ms. Diaz-Trahan provided a presentation. Members asked clarifying questions. Discussion ensued amongst members. McGann and Associates provided a PowerPoint presentation. Members asked clarifying questions.  Additional discussion ensued amongst members. Members expressed their overall support of the new plan.

             
   4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE FORMER VISTOSO GOLF COURSE
 

Ms. Diaz-Trahan provided a presentation and update. Members asked clarifying questions. Discussion ensued amongst members.

             
   5. ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
  By Acclimation, Anna Clark is to remain the acting Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair.
             
   6. ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR
  By Acclimation, Joseph Coyle is to remain the acting Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair.
             
   DEPARTMENT REPORT
 

Ms. Diaz-Trahan reported: 

  • James D Kreigh Park playground reopening March 24, 2022
  • Overhead pathway lights have been installed along the multi-use path around Riverfront Park, which will improve visibility for those using the path at night. Because of this, the field lights will now only be programmed while activities are scheduled on the fields. This means the field lights will no longer be programmed on Sunday nights. 
  • Steam Pump Ranch garage restoration issues with structure work back on track
  • April 1st concert at Steam Pump Ranch
  • Celebrate Oro Valley on 4/9
  • Eggstravaganza on 4/16
  • 5/31 Mayflower swim meet at the Aquatic Center
  • 5/31 Naranja Park groundbreaking
             
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 

Chair Clark wants to schedule a parks tour for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members.

             
ADJOURNMENT
             
  Motion by Chair Anna Clark, seconded by Member Matthew Wood to adjourn at 7:48 p.m.

  Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
 
Other: Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special session of the Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 22nd day of March, 2022. 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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