Jim Keen From: Sent: To: Subject: Jim Keen <listserv@civicplus.com> Wednesday, April 04, 2018 3:15 PM jim@carefree.org COINS Info 4-4-2018 - Town Council Meeting Summary and Upcoming Events. 3:10pm Arizona Local Time TOWN BUSINESS Town Council Meeting Summary April 3, 2018 Call to the Public: Three people spoke in favor of the Town Council taking steps necessary to reduce speeds on Cave Creek Road north of the intersection with Carefree Highway: Tom Fiedler, a Carefree resident, spoke in favor of the Town purchasing the radar speed signs which communicate the speed of passing vehicles. Arthur Gimson, a Carefree resident, also asked that the Council consider reducing the speed limit on this section of Cave Creek Road. Cheryl Carmichael, a Cave Creek resident, also favored the reduction in speed limits. John Traynor, a Carefree resident, asked about the status of term limits for Town Council members and the timing of the Town budget workshops for the upcoming fiscal year. Mike Farrar, a Carefree resident and Councilmember, spoke about the first Memorial Day event that is being planned in Carefree, and asked that the Council authorize funding to purchase military wreaths. Current Events: The Primary Election for Carefree Mayor and Town Council takes place on August 28 th and if needed, a General Election on November 6th. Election information is available on both the Town s website: www.carefree.org or visiting Town Hall located at 8 Sundial Circle. 1
The Town Budget Workshops are scheduled for 3:00pm on April 17 th and 24 th. Carefree residents are welcome to attend. The workshops will be held at 33 Easy Street. Councilman Farrar stated that the Carefree Italian Festival will be held on April 14 th and 15 th in the parking lot between Corrado s Restaurant and the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Many fun activities are planned. Vice Mayor Crane noted that the last of this season s Garden Seminars will be held at the Council Chambers on Saturday, April 14 th. The topic will be Pleasing the Pollinators. Further information is posted on the Town s website. Indoor Self-Storage Facility Approved The Town Council approved a request for a Use Permit for an indoor self-storage facility on commercially existing commercially zoned property north of Lowes. The developers plan to start building in late summer. Radar Speed Signs Approved The Council approved the purchase of six radar speed signs from ElanCity for a cost of approximately $16,500 plus tax. In addition to communicating the speeds of passing vehicles, they are also an effective technique to collect data on the ranges of speed, times, percentiles and traffic counts, all of which will be helpful in focusing traffic enforcement. These signs will be placed in various locations along Cave Creek Road and Tom Darlington Drive. Application of the Enclave at Carefree granted a continuance to a future meeting Based upon comments received at the March Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, the applicant for this proposed residential subdivision, asked for and received a continuance to the May 1 st Council meeting to permit more time to reevaluate and prepare new plans. F.A.R.E. Program The Town Council passed a motion to approve Resolution 2018-04 re-affirming the Carefree-Cave Creek Municipal Court s participation in the FARE program. This program provides for State aid to people who have been fined by the Court but are unable to pay their fine. Court Administrator Jennifer Wildeman explained that essentially nothing would change in the execution of this program, but this new Resolution needed to be passed to clear up the outdated language. UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS... 1st Annual Carefree Block Party April 7, 2016-3:00pm - 7:00pm 2
The Town of Carefree, in the spirit of friendship and celebration, announces its first annual community block party located in downtown Carefree along Easy Street and the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Carefree residents, nearby neighbors in the Foothills area, businesses, non-profit volunteers and all partners of the Town are invited to join in on the music, activities and fun for all ages. FREE ENTRANCE! The KIWANIS SPLASH PAD will be open - bring your swimsuits! CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT - $$ CASH PRIZES! Sponsored by Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce REGISTER TEAM RSVP at https://www.kbgamesllc.com/carefreebp.html DUNK TANK Sponsored by Carefree Water Company PHOTO BOOTH Sponsored by Foothills Caring Corps. BEER & WINE GARDEN Sponsored by Venues Cafe, portion of the proceeds go to Foothills Foodbank 3
LEMONADE STAND Proceeds go to the Desert Foothills YMCA HOT DOG EATING CONTEST featuring Nathan's Hot Dogs RSVP Here PLUS FREE face painting, a music DJ, mini putt golf, games, kid s activities, raffle prizes, gift baskets and more! Hamburgers brought to you by The Meat Market and homemade Chili by Black Mountain Coffee Shop and Cafe! A meal ticket is only $6 and includes one grilled hamburger or one hot dog or one chili dog, a side dish, and one non-alcoholic drink from the lemonade stand (lemonade, soft drinks or water). Ice cream will also be available for a minimum charge. RSVP s are suggested at Events@Carefree.org. Carefree Desert Gardens Seminar Saturday, April 14, 2018 Pleasing the Pollinators by Kirti Mathura By Kirti Mathura, Instructional Specialist for Community Garden Education with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today, we are well aware of the crisis facing our bee populations. We rely on honeybees for their role in production of many foods we enjoy and depend upon. But, they are not the only pollinators whose populations are threatened. Kirti will speak on numerous native winged creatures that pollinate the plants that provide brilliant color and fragrance in our gardens. She will show us how we can invite hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bees and even bats into our landscape with thoughtful design, habitat requirements and pollinator-specific plants. The seminars, which usually include a plant raffle, begin at 9:30am and run approximately until noon at 33 Easy Street, our New Location and a small donation of $5 or more to attend is all that is asked. Come early as seating is limited and for more information contact the Town of Carefree are 480-488-3686. Carefree Italian Festival April 14 & 15, 2018 10:00am - 6:00pm 4
The Carefree & Cave Creek Italian-America Club, Inc. is a non-profit entity and our annual Carefree Italian Festival is our major fundraiser of the year. Festival location: 100 Easy St., Carefree (Parking lot of Corrado s Italian Restaurant) Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 14 & 15, 2018 (10:00am-6:00pm) Below is a schedule of activities planned: Bocce Ball for Fun Grape stomping contest Pizza Dough throwing contest Italian Music Gelato/Italian Ice/Italian Sodas Expresso/Cappuccino Italian Wine Tasting Italian Classic Car Show Italian Farmers Market 5
Kid Zone, Kid s Italian Face Painting, Kids Spaghetti eating contest, and more Taste of little Italy Showcasing Italian Cuisine A portion of the proceeds to benefit Domestic Shelters, a service of Theresa s Fund, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that has provided solutions to all forms of family violence since 1992. Sponsors: Info: Michael Farrar (480) 231-0767 or mikef.soho@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replies to this email can be addressed to coins@carefree.org. This complimentary message is being sent to opt-in subscribers who might be interested in its content. If you do not wish to continue receiving these messages, please accept our apologies, and unsubscribe by visiting our website at: http://www.carefree.org/list.aspx Please note, we will not sell or give your e-mail address to any organization without your explicit permission. You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to COINS on www.carefree.org. To unsubscribe, click the following link: Unsubscribe 6