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MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR SESSION February 20, 2024 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chair Temple called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joanne Moothart, Member
	Philip Saletta, Member
	Gary Temple, Vice Chair
	Michael Weisberger, Member
	Megan Worzella, Member
Absent:	Antonia Landau, Member
	Emily Veres, Member
Staff Present:	Rosalyn Epting, Parks and Recreation Director
	Joe Andrews , Deputy Town Attorney
	Dave Gephart, Chief Financial Officer
	Renee Olvera, Senior Planner, Town of Oro Valley
	Casey Wilson, Recording Secretary
Attendees:	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Council Liaison
	George Radnovich, Sites with Southwest

DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Rosalyn Epting reported the following:

Town of Oro Valley 50th anniversary celebrations plans
Tree planting to celebrate to the Town's 50th anniversary
Naranja Park updates
Community Center is now able to accept Silver Sneakers
Steam Pump Ranch sign
Pickle ball shade at the Community Center
Community Center ADA restrooms and elevator update

COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Planning and Zoning approved mobile food court usage
Council retreat update
Oro Valley water encourages residents to sign up for water smart
PRAB please attend the Town Council meeting on 2/21/2024
Invites members to volunteer for Project Graduation

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

Tony D'Angelo a Town of Oro Valley resident, spoke with regards to visitors and tourists offerings within the Town of Oro Valley.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Philip Saletta To approve the November 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)


				Motion by Member Philip Saletta, seconded by Member Joanne Moothart to elect Gary Temple as Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD VICE CHAIR EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2024


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Philip Saletta to elect Joanne Moothart as Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Vice Chair

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE SURVEY AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE FUTURE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE MASTER PLAN

Mr. Radnovich delivered a presentation on the Vistoso Trails Master Plan via a PowerPoint. This led to a productive discussion and questions among the members and staff in attendance.
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Roy Hoff, a resident of Town of Oro Valley and board member of Preserve Vistoso, shared insights on grant writing, projects, and donations. Additionally, Richard Surowiel, another Town of Oro Valley resident, highlighted differing opinions on grant acquisition and raised other concerns regarding the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.


				Motion by Member Philip Saletta, seconded by Vice Chair Gary Temple to recommend the Vistoso Trails Master Plan to Council

Vote: 4 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:	Member Joanne Moothart
Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

PRESENTATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY'S EFFORT TO CREATE THE NEXT 10-YEAR PLAN, KNOWN AS OV'S PATH FORWARD

Rene Olivera, Senior Planner for the Town of Oro Valley, delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the forward direction for OV Paths. During her presentation, she discussed the focus on increasing awareness and education within the community. Members asked clarifying questions.

DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS THROUGH DECEMBER 2023

Mr. Gephart Chief Financial Officer provided an update. Members asked clarifying questions.

DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS

Questions and discussion arose among the members. The board members collectively agreed with a unanimous no regarding repair of the men's and women's saunas located at the Community Center.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD IN THE UPCOMING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY

Members discussed their participation for the Town of Oro Valley's 50th parade.


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Joanne Moothart to ride on a float for the Town of Oro Valley's 50th parade

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Vice Chair Gary Temple, seconded by Member Megan Worzella to adjourn at 8:12 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

Other:	Member Antonia Landau (ABSENT)
	Member Emily Veres (ABSENT)

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 20th day of February 2024. 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