CSAB Meeting Minutes 10.07.2026.pdf

CITY OF BUCKEYE
Community Services Advisory Board Meeting
October 7, 2026
Minutes
HYBRID MEETING
Coyote Branch Library, Programming Room
21699 W. Yuma Rd., #116
Buckeye, AZ 85326
6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call
Community Services Advisory Board Chair, Terry Vrabec, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Board Members Present:, Chair Terry Vrabec, Vice-Chair Kathleen Rossetti, Holly Roehl, Joanna Brace,
Anastazia McMurray (V), Sebastian Trupiano, Jim Roth (V), Riley Quinlan (V)
Board Members Absent: Jack Lynch, Caleb Elms, Garnett Sailor
City Staff Present: Community Services Director, Kelby Mieras; Deputy Director, Sarah Hughes;
Deputy Director, Bob Wisener; Arts & Culture Manager, Ilana Lydia Holden; Library Manager, Liz
Garcia; Management Assistant, Chelsea Furman-Kosut
2. Comments from the public
No public comments received.
3. Approval of Minutes
3A. Community Services Advisory Board to approve minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting.
Motion to approve made by Joanna Brace, seconded by Sebastian Trupiano. Motion approved unanimously.
4. New Business
4A. Arts and Culture Plan
Arts & Culture Manager, Ilana Lydia Holden, presented the Arts & Culture Plan, summarizing the ten‑month
development process, extensive public engagement, and the six long‑term strategic priorities. Board
discussion focused on ensuring the robustness of community input, clarifying how the plan aligns with the
department’s strategic plan, and balancing Buckeye’s overall identity with the distinct character of individual
neighborhoods. The Board expressed overall enthusiasm, with comments noting appreciation for the plan’s
inclusion of dynamic programming beyond static art. Joanna Brace made a motion to recommend the plan
for City Council approval, which was seconded by Holly Roehl. Motion was passed unanimously.
4B. North Library Design
Library Manager, Liz Garcia, joined by architect Lee Swanson, presented the North Library & Community
Center design update. The Board discussed desired features for the future facility, emphasizing the
importance of flexible and inclusive spaces, separation of quiet and active areas, community meeting rooms,
outdoor reading spaces, integration of public art, and considerations for diverse age groups and abilities.
Members expressed interest in how community feedback from surveys and open houses would guide the
architectural design as it moves into the next phase.
5. Community Services Director’s Report
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Community Services Director, Kelby Mieras, reported that the Events Division received multiple IFEA
Pinnacle Awards, an economic impact study was presented to Council, and several recent arts and community
initiatives were launched, including the unveiling of the “Four Seasons of Buckeye” mural and the Cultura
en la Casa exhibit. The non‑profit funding cycle concluded with recommendations for 19 partner
organizations. Upcoming community events include Movie in the Park, the 86th Annual Halloween Carnival,
and a cosmic trap shooting event.
6. Comments from Board Members
Chair Terry Vrabec: Thank you everyone for your presentations and comments.
Vice Chair Kathleen Rossetti: The Friends of the Library are huge participants in the Halloween
Carnival. We hope to see you there!
Holly Roehl: Great presentation tonight. Can’t wait to see the new library!
Joanna Brace: I’m so excited. It’s a very dynamic period for Buckeye and I love to see the
professionalism. Keep up the good work!
Riley Quinlan: No comment.
Anastazia McMurray: Looking forward to the new library, and smaller satellite libraries. I can’t wait for
the Halloween Carnival!
Sebastian Trupiano: I missed the Halloween Carnival last year and hope I don’t miss it this year.
Jim Roth: While it is important that we have police, fire, and infrastructure, what we do is create
community. I’m excited to see more.
7. Adjournment
Community Services Advisory Board Chair, Terry Vrabec, adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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Terry Vrabec, Board Chair
ATTEST:
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Chelsea Furman-Kosut, Management Assistant
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the Community Services Advisory Board
Meeting held October 7, 2026. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
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