Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Goodyear Recreation Campus 420 South Estrella Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hohman called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Chairman Hohman called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman; Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales; Commissioner Gerald Wilson; Commissioner John Cox; Commissioner Benita Beckles
- Absent:
- Commissioner Kiesha Beard; Commissioner Chad Millette; Alternate Brian Murphy
- Staff Present:
- Parks and Recreation Director (Ex Officio) Nathan Torres; Parks and Recreation Deputy Director David Seid; Recreation Superintendent Michael Beadle; Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Jacque Bento do O'
MOTION BY Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, SECONDED BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson to EXCUSE Commissioner Beard and Commissioner Millette from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on December 13, 2023.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Benita Beckles, Commissioner John Cox
- Other:
- Commissioner Kiesha Beard (Absent), Commissioner Chad Millette (Absent)
Passed
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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- Respond to criticism.
- Request that staff investigate and report on the matter.
- Request that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales to APPROVE the draft minutes from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting held on October 18, 2023.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Benita Beckles, Commissioner John Cox
Passed - Unanimously
2.
REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 2024 MEETING CALENDAR
Commissioners will review the 2024 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting calendar and Vote to Approve. (Chairman Hohman)
-The commissioners discussed the 2024 meeting calendar and concluded to meet on the second Wednesday of the month. The February meeting will be scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month, February 21, 2023.
-The meeting calendar will be updated and sent out to the commissioners.
Commissioners will review the 2024 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting calendar and Vote to Approve. (Chairman Hohman)
-The commissioners discussed the 2024 meeting calendar and concluded to meet on the second Wednesday of the month. The February meeting will be scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month, February 21, 2023.
-The meeting calendar will be updated and sent out to the commissioners.
MOTION BY Commissioner John Cox, SECONDED BY Commissioner Benita Beckles to APPROVE the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 2024 meeting calendar.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Benita Beckles, Commissioner John Cox
Passed - Unanimously
3.
NOMINATE AND APPOINT PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN FOR 2024
Commissioners will Nominate and Vote to Appoint Parks & Recreation Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2024. (Chairman Hohman)
Commissioners will Nominate and Vote to Appoint Parks & Recreation Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2024. (Chairman Hohman)
MOTION BY Commissioner John Cox, SECONDED BY Commissioner Gerald Wilson to NOMINATE and APPOINT Commissioner Gonzales to serve as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Chairman for 2024.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Benita Beckles, Commissioner John Cox
- Other:
- Commissioner Kiesha Beard (Absent), Commissioner Chad Millette (Absent)
Passed
MOTION BY Commissioner John Cox, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales to NOMINATE and APPOINT Commissioner Beckles to serve as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Vice Chairman in 2024.
- AYE:
- Chairman Sharolyn Hohman, Vice Chairman Jose Gonzales, Commissioner Gerald Wilson, Commissioner Benita Beckles, Commissioner John Cox
- Other:
- Commissioner Kiesha Beard (Absent), Commissioner Chad Millette (Absent)
Passed
4.
GOALS, AGENDA ITEMS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR 2024
Deputy Director David Seid will have discussion on 2024-Goals, Agenda items and Presentations. (Deputy Director David Seid)
-Deputy Director Seid asked the commissioners to provide input for the agenda items in 2024, and if there are topics of interest.
-Seid encouraged commissioners to think about it and inform at any time, what they would like added to upcoming agendas.
Deputy Director David Seid will have discussion on 2024-Goals, Agenda items and Presentations. (Deputy Director David Seid)
-Deputy Director Seid asked the commissioners to provide input for the agenda items in 2024, and if there are topics of interest.
-Seid encouraged commissioners to think about it and inform at any time, what they would like added to upcoming agendas.
5.
LOMA LINDA POOL PROJECT: UPDATE AND SPLASH PAD COLOR SCHEME
Superintendent Mike Beadle will provide an update on the Loma Linda Pool Project and present color schemes for commission consideration. (Recreation Superintendent Mike Beadle)
-Superintendent Beadle gave a presentation on the renovations of Loma Linda Pool and the new splash pad.
-The project is 2.0 million in improvements and will consist of three phases: Asset replacement--make updates, replacement of some amenities, such as a diving board, deck replacement, and bleachers; improvements and code compliance--new deck lights, pool lights, tarps, and code compliant electrical panel; and new features--removal of the baby pool and replace it with a splash pad with non-slip surfacing and shade covers.
-Deputy Director Seid noted that the community was involved and engaged in the decision process for the renovations and were overwhelmingly in support.
-Superintendent Beadle shared with the commissioners the three color schemes for consideration for the splash pad amenities.
-The marine palette consists of aquatic tones, with shades of blue, saffron and white.
-The first vibrant palette maintains the blue tone while bringing in lots of bright colors for contrast and excitement to the area.
-The second vibrant palette has bold traditional colors, red, yellow and blue.
-The commissioners discussed the three palettes, and they thought that the vibrant color scheme with lots of bright colors was more appealing, and were in support of the vibrant colors.
-Superintendent Beadle stated the asset management replacements will begin this Spring.
Superintendent Mike Beadle will provide an update on the Loma Linda Pool Project and present color schemes for commission consideration. (Recreation Superintendent Mike Beadle)
-Superintendent Beadle gave a presentation on the renovations of Loma Linda Pool and the new splash pad.
-The project is 2.0 million in improvements and will consist of three phases: Asset replacement--make updates, replacement of some amenities, such as a diving board, deck replacement, and bleachers; improvements and code compliance--new deck lights, pool lights, tarps, and code compliant electrical panel; and new features--removal of the baby pool and replace it with a splash pad with non-slip surfacing and shade covers.
-Deputy Director Seid noted that the community was involved and engaged in the decision process for the renovations and were overwhelmingly in support.
-Superintendent Beadle shared with the commissioners the three color schemes for consideration for the splash pad amenities.
-The marine palette consists of aquatic tones, with shades of blue, saffron and white.
-The first vibrant palette maintains the blue tone while bringing in lots of bright colors for contrast and excitement to the area.
-The second vibrant palette has bold traditional colors, red, yellow and blue.
-The commissioners discussed the three palettes, and they thought that the vibrant color scheme with lots of bright colors was more appealing, and were in support of the vibrant colors.
-Superintendent Beadle stated the asset management replacements will begin this Spring.
6.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Deputy Director David Seid will give Parks and Recreation Department updates. (Deputy Director David Seid)
-Deputy Director Seid thanked the commissioners for attending the council meeting for the Master Plan approval and thanked the commissioners for their service to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in 2023.
.-Seid stated that the Goodyear Civic Square holiday in the park event and activities have been a success.
-Seid stated that Spring training is coming to the Ballpark soon and aquatics and summer recreation program will follow in the summer.
-Director Torres informed that within the next six months, planning on concepts for phase II of Recreation Campus will begin, and the commissioners will be involved.
Deputy Director David Seid will give Parks and Recreation Department updates. (Deputy Director David Seid)
-Deputy Director Seid thanked the commissioners for attending the council meeting for the Master Plan approval and thanked the commissioners for their service to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in 2023.
.-Seid stated that the Goodyear Civic Square holiday in the park event and activities have been a success.
-Seid stated that Spring training is coming to the Ballpark soon and aquatics and summer recreation program will follow in the summer.
-Director Torres informed that within the next six months, planning on concepts for phase II of Recreation Campus will begin, and the commissioners will be involved.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
Commissioner Wilson gave a favorable review of the We Ride program the City of Goodyear offers. He did note that a bench would be helpful at the pick-up stop.
Chairman Hohman shared how impressive Parque de Paz Park looks, the upkeep, the flowers and the memorial look beautiful. She commended Superintendent Jeremy Figueroa and his staff, for their outstanding performance.
Commissioner Wilson gave a favorable review of the We Ride program the City of Goodyear offers. He did note that a bench would be helpful at the pick-up stop.
Chairman Hohman shared how impressive Parque de Paz Park looks, the upkeep, the flowers and the memorial look beautiful. She commended Superintendent Jeremy Figueroa and his staff, for their outstanding performance.
| NEXT MEETING |
The next meeting will be determined upon approval of the 2024 Commission meeting calendar.
The commissioners approved the next meeting to be Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Goodyear Recreation Campus.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Hohman adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Jacque Bento do O', Board Secretary |
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