Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Goodyear Recreation Campus 420 S. Estrella Parkway, Classroom 1 Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kiesha Beard called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman; Chairman Kiesha Beard; Commissioner Gerald Wilson; Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer; Commissioner Ted Ingalls; Alternate John Cox
- Absent:
- Commissioner Kim Harris; Vice Chairman Annie Stephens
- Staff Present:
- City Clerk Darcie McCracken; Festival & Events Coordinator Brenna Hosey; Parks and Recreation Deputy Director David Seid; Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Jacque Bento do O'
MOTION BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer to EXCUSE Vice Chairman Annie Stephens and Commissioner Kim Harris. The motion carried by the following vote.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Chairman Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer, Commissioner Ted Ingalls
Passed - Unanimously
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve draft minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on April 27, 2021.
Approve draft minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on April 27, 2021.
MOTION BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman to APPROVE draft minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on April 27, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Chairman Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer, Commissioner Ted Ingalls
Passed - Unanimously
2.
Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Commissioner Ted Ingalls & Alternate Commissioner John Cox (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)
City Clerk, Darcie McCracken, administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Ted Ingalls and Alternate John Cox. They were both introduced and welcomed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
City Clerk, Darcie McCracken, administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Ted Ingalls and Alternate John Cox. They were both introduced and welcomed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
3.
Subcommittees Status Update (David Seid, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director)
-Nominate and Vote to Appoint Commissioners to Programs & Planning and Advocacy Subcommittees
Deputy Director, David Seid, opened discussion on the subcommittees' status.
-The Programs & Planning Subcommittee was on hold because there were not enough commissioners to serve.
-The Advocacy Subcommittee chairman resigned, but the subcommittee can continue to meet, and appoint a new chairman.
-Seid asked the commissioners if any of them would like to be nominated to serve on the subcommittees.
-Chairman Kiesha Beard stated she is not able to serve on the subcommittees at this time.
-Commissioner Ted Ingalls and Alternate John Cox opted to wait before committing to serve on a subcommittee.
-Commissioner Gerald Wilson stated he would like to serve on the Programs & Planning Subcommittee.
-Nominate and Vote to Appoint Commissioners to Programs & Planning and Advocacy Subcommittees
Deputy Director, David Seid, opened discussion on the subcommittees' status.
-The Programs & Planning Subcommittee was on hold because there were not enough commissioners to serve.
-The Advocacy Subcommittee chairman resigned, but the subcommittee can continue to meet, and appoint a new chairman.
-Seid asked the commissioners if any of them would like to be nominated to serve on the subcommittees.
-Chairman Kiesha Beard stated she is not able to serve on the subcommittees at this time.
-Commissioner Ted Ingalls and Alternate John Cox opted to wait before committing to serve on a subcommittee.
-Commissioner Gerald Wilson stated he would like to serve on the Programs & Planning Subcommittee.
MOTION BY Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer, SECONDED BY Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman to NOMINATE and APPOINT Commissioner Gerald Wilson to the Programs & Planning Subcommittee. The motion carried with the following vote.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Chairman Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer, Commissioner Ted Ingalls
Passed - Unanimously
4.
Parks Department Micro-mobility Philosophy Discussion (David Seid, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director)
-Motion to Approve Philosophy
Deputy Director, David Seid, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Shared Mobility Device Program.
-Seid explained what are Micro-mobility devices, also known as e-scooters, as a shared-use device for transportation.
-Seid stated the city is preparing for the implementation, and is positioned to accept vendor solicitation, businesses with restrictions.
-Seid stated the Parks and Recreation Department supports the mobility devices as a way to enhance visitation to the parks and serve the public.
-Seid reviewed the city-established safety parameters.
-Seid opened the topic up for discussion and asked commissioners for feedback and general support.
-Seid stated that he intends to report updates as the program moves forward.
-Seid stated he will present more information at the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting.
Feedback from commissioners:
-Chairman Kiesha Beard stated she would like more information and to see data.
-Commissioner Sharolyn Hofman stated her perspective at this time, there is not enough information.
-Commissioner Ted Ingalls stated he would like more information on the roll-out of the program, how to effectively communicate the program to the residents. Also, would like more information on the safety and potential liability issues.
-Motion to Approve Philosophy
Deputy Director, David Seid, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Shared Mobility Device Program.
-Seid explained what are Micro-mobility devices, also known as e-scooters, as a shared-use device for transportation.
-Seid stated the city is preparing for the implementation, and is positioned to accept vendor solicitation, businesses with restrictions.
-Seid stated the Parks and Recreation Department supports the mobility devices as a way to enhance visitation to the parks and serve the public.
-Seid reviewed the city-established safety parameters.
-Seid opened the topic up for discussion and asked commissioners for feedback and general support.
-Seid stated that he intends to report updates as the program moves forward.
-Seid stated he will present more information at the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting.
Feedback from commissioners:
-Chairman Kiesha Beard stated she would like more information and to see data.
-Commissioner Sharolyn Hofman stated her perspective at this time, there is not enough information.
-Commissioner Ted Ingalls stated he would like more information on the roll-out of the program, how to effectively communicate the program to the residents. Also, would like more information on the safety and potential liability issues.
MOTION BY Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer, SECONDED BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson to APPROVE the Parks and Recreation Department Micro-Mobility Philosophy. The motion carried with the following vote.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Jeremy Sawyer
- NAY:
- Commissioner Sharolyn Hohman, Chairman Kiesha Beard, Commissioner Ted Ingalls
Failed
5.
2021 Fall/Winter Special Event Update (Brenna Hosey, Festival & Events Coordinator)
Festival and Events Coordinator, Brenna Hosey, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the upcoming 2021 Fall and Winter events and provided handouts of the presentation.
Hosey is excited to say the events are back in person and with the Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC) open, many of the events will be held at the new location. Another great perk is that all the events are FREE.
-September-October:
-Fall Campus Concerts, Sept. 18th & Oct. 2nd, at GRC
-Ballet Under the Stars, Oct. 1st, at Estrella Lakeside
-Fall Festival, Oct. 30th, at Ballpark
November – December:
-Chalk Art in the Park, Nov. 6th, at Goodyear Community Park
-Veterans Day Tribute, Nov. 11th, at GRC
-Goodyear’s 75th Anniversary Festival, Nov. 19th, at Goodyear Civic Square
-Goodyear Glows – Santa Tours, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3rd, at Goodyear Neighborhoods
-Goodyear Glows – Tree Lighting Event, Dec. 4th, at GRC
Festival and Events Coordinator, Brenna Hosey, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the upcoming 2021 Fall and Winter events and provided handouts of the presentation.
Hosey is excited to say the events are back in person and with the Goodyear Recreation Campus (GRC) open, many of the events will be held at the new location. Another great perk is that all the events are FREE.
-September-October:
-Fall Campus Concerts, Sept. 18th & Oct. 2nd, at GRC
-Ballet Under the Stars, Oct. 1st, at Estrella Lakeside
-Fall Festival, Oct. 30th, at Ballpark
November – December:
-Chalk Art in the Park, Nov. 6th, at Goodyear Community Park
-Veterans Day Tribute, Nov. 11th, at GRC
-Goodyear’s 75th Anniversary Festival, Nov. 19th, at Goodyear Civic Square
-Goodyear Glows – Santa Tours, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3rd, at Goodyear Neighborhoods
-Goodyear Glows – Tree Lighting Event, Dec. 4th, at GRC
6.
Parks & Recreation Updates (David Seid, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director)
Deputy Director, David Seid, gave Parks and Recreation Department updates.
-Seid stated that the Summer Recreation program ended with over 300 kids that participated.
-Fourth of July at the Ballpark had a good turnout and the event was a success.
-Goodyear Recreation Campus kicked off with a grand opening, and it was a huge turnout.
-The first two weeks were free to Goodyear residents and many residents took advantage and went to check out the new facility.
-There is an overall excitement from the Goodyear residents about the new campus.
Deputy Director, David Seid, gave Parks and Recreation Department updates.
-Seid stated that the Summer Recreation program ended with over 300 kids that participated.
-Fourth of July at the Ballpark had a good turnout and the event was a success.
-Goodyear Recreation Campus kicked off with a grand opening, and it was a huge turnout.
-The first two weeks were free to Goodyear residents and many residents took advantage and went to check out the new facility.
-There is an overall excitement from the Goodyear residents about the new campus.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
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| NEXT MEETING |
The next Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting is scheduled on October 5, 2021, 5:30 p.m., at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Kiesha Beard adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Jacque Bento do O', Administrative Assistant |
__________________________ Kiesha Beard, Chairman |
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