RCSC board approves active Facebook pilot, sends marquee‑replacement plan to budget process

The Recreation Centers of Sun City board voted to establish an active social media presence using its existing Facebook page as a pilot platform and also approved sending a recommendation to the budget process to replace the screen software and electronics on RCSC marquees.

Vice President Netassign presented both second‑reading motions and described the Facebook pilot as a way to broaden communications to members via an additional channel. The motion authorizes an active presence on the current Facebook page; no additional policy or procedural details were specified at the meeting. The board approved the motion by roll call, 9–0.

On marquees, the board authorized including a marquee‑replacement recommendation in the Preservation/Capital planning process for Budget, Finance and Audit review. Committee members said the existing sign technology is aging, frequently goes dark and is difficult to maintain; they described replacements as likely SIF/ capital items rather than routine operating expenses. The motion sends the concept through BP‑16 (budget/PIF) review so the Budget, Finance and Audit and five‑year planning committees can set priorities and determine whether funding fits the 2026 budget cycle. That motion also passed 9–0 on second reading.

Board discussion touched on alternatives to full replacement, project lifespan (vendors estimated roughly 10 years for sign electronics in Phoenix heat), and whether signage should use PIF or SIF funding categories. Director Collins noted the prior marquee construction used PIF funds when monuments were built; the outreach/technology committees said the current proposal is focused on electronics only, not the concrete monuments.

Both actions move the issues forward: the Facebook motion establishes a pilot communication channel immediately; the marquee motion enters the capital planning and budgeting process for further analysis and prioritization.