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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2004 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ._ . MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 I. II. III. IV. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Sutton at 7:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Jaret Barr Assistant Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present Jim DeGrood Executive Asst. to the Town Mgr. Present Barbara Berlin Planning Director Present Anthony Casella IT Director Present Attached is a list of public attendees. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Sutton advised that Consent Item IX. A. 2. Resolution No. 2004-154 and Council Action Item IX. B. 1. Resolution No. 2004-153 were being continued to a date uncertain. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda with changes was unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NIARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Mayor Sutton advised that no minutes were available for approval at this meeting and that the minutes listed on the agenda would be brought back for Council approval on December 7th. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Robert Rios, Arizona Department of Commerce's Regional Representative for Southern Arizona, addressed the Council. He said that his position entailed interfacing with municipalities, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and other entities in an effort to focus on topics and issues such as main street planning, work force development, the Planning Smarter Arizona program, and other programs funded by the Legislature. He presented Lasertel, Inc., $81, 999 to assist the company in their efforts to upgrade training for 43 technical jobs of local Marana residents. He recognized Arizona State Representative Pete Hershberger who was in the audience and thanked the Representative for his support. ~Jp~' Mayor Sutton congratulated the Honorable Hershberger on his recent re-election. Mark McElhinney, President, and Ciria Soto, Human Resources Manager, came forward to accept the check. Mr. McElhinney thanked Mr. Rios for the State's support through the matching funds program and said that Lasertel was pleased to have the opportunity to upgrade the Marana work force. Mr. DeSpain introduced two Water department employees, Anthony Cuaron and Rashel Weinzapfel, who were seated in the audience. He also mentioned three other new employees, Laura Trostman, Inez Sharif, and Stephen Kelleher, who were not able to attend. Mr. Casella spoke before the Council regarding the Town's need for a better communications system. He said that a recently formed cell phone committee had investigated alternative carriers for the best mix of products and services including coverage, features, interoperability, price, and the reduction of multiple devices. A memo outlining the search and recommendation has been made a permanent part of this record. The IT Director gave a brief rundown of the amenities offered by Nextel Communications which he recommended as the new carrier. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 Mr. Reuwsaat commended the IT department for its outstanding evaluation of the communications needs and recommendations. He cited the April 2000 MV-22 Osprey helicopter crash at the Marana Regional Airport as a perfect example of failed interoperability and said that one Town employee carried 8 radios in order to communicate with all of the various agencies investigating the tragic accident. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2004-150: Relating to Water Service; approving and authorizing the execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County for billing of sewer user accounts and provision of water consumption data (Brad DeSpain) 3. Resolution No. 2004-156: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a Release of Assurance, Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. S21970Z by Compass Bank, for Lots 1 thru 48 and Common Area A (private streets), Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain (Keith Brann) 4. Resolution No. 2004-157: Relating to Subdivision; approving a Release of Assurance Agreement for Golf Villas at Solana, Trust No. 784, for Lots 1 thru 20, Common Areas A & B, and Tract A (Keith Brann) 5. Resolution No. 2004-158: Relating to Subdivision; approving a Release of Assurance Agreement for Sombra Del Tecolote, Trust No. 60,077 for Lots 1 through 8 and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann) 6. Resolution No. 2004-159: Relating to Community Development Block Grants; approving and authorizing the Town of Marana to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County for the management and implementation of the 2044 Community Development Block Grant Program (Dan Groseclose) 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 7. Resolution No. 2004-160: Relating to Community Development Block Grants; approving and authorizing the Town of Marana to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment to extend the current contract with Pima County for the management and implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program to December 31, 2005 (Dan Groseclose) 8. Resolution No. 2004-161: Relating to Community Facilities Districts; approving amendments to policy guidelines and application procedures for the establishment of Community Facilities Districts (Roy Cuaron) Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the consent agenda with a change was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 2. Ordinance No. 2004.22: Relating to Real Estate; approving an exchange of real property located along the Santa Cruz River in northwest Marana; authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Pima County Flood Control District and any deeds and other documents necessary to accomplish the exchange; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council regarding this item and gave a brief explanation of the proposed exchange agreement with the Pima County Flood Control District (District) for properties located along the Santa Cruz River. He said the agreement would exchange 102.9 acres of Town-owned land in the Santa Cruz River including the levee and 50 feet on top of the levee to the District in exchange for 54.1 acres of District-owned land located behind the levee. He noted that the exchange was intended to assemble lands on the top of the bank for the Towri s use as a linear park and to consolidate District-owned lands with the Santa Cruz River. He said that this exchange helped the Town connect the planned linear park in both directions. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2004.22 was unanimously approved. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member McGorray announced that numerous food and toy collection boxes had been placed throughout the Town. She urged everyone to contribute to the donations for the upcoming holiday season. Council Member Escobedo thanked Executive Director Ed Stolmaker and his staff for their hard work associated with the recently held Marana Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament and for the generous donations to the Miracle in Marana holiday event collected during the tournament. He thanked KOLD-TV Channel 13 for their efforts on behalf of the Marana Community Food Bank. He explained that the television station had broadcast live from the community facility and that a large number of donations had been made to the organization as a result of the broadcasts. He also thanked Vice Mayor Kai for the Kai family's generous donations to Miracle in Marana and for the Vice Mayor's personal assistance with the event's planning and operation. He added another note of thanks to all of the Council Members for their ongoing dedication to the Marana Food Bank. ~~ Mayor Sutton remarked that there had been an impressive turn around executed by Mr. Barr regarding a solution to the recent traffic problem at the Cortaro Road/I-10 westbound exit ramp. He said that the Assistant Town Manager had quickly put the right people together from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with Town staff in order to correct a potentially dangerous situation. He explained that ADOT had closed one of the turn lanes during construction at the underpass. He noted that this closure had resulted in a tremendous backup of traffic and a hazardous situation on I-10 with the congested overflow of westbound exiting traffic. Mayor Sutton related that Mr. Barr had been successful in convincing the ADOT officials of the essential need to keep all of the turn lanes open during daylight hours and to continue with the construction project during the later evening hours. He added that Mr. Barr had also informed KOLD-TV Channel 13 of this situation and that the television coverage was currently informing the public of the possible traffic delay and overflow onto I-10. s MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 X. XI. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat commented that the last Council action, the passage of Ordinance No. 2004.22, effectively consolidated 160 acres along the Santa Cruz River and that this action would become the developing platform for the Heritage Park. Mr. Barr acknowledged the outstanding support from Mr. DeGrood and Mr. Prol in working with ADOT on the Cortaro Road/I-10 traffic problem and stated that the two Town employees had responded quickly when alerted to the construction project schedule and hazardous traffic situation. Mr. Cassidy reported that he would be out of the country visiting Ireland from November 18th through the 28th. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, unanimous approval to adjourn was given. The time was 7:28 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council regular meeting held on November 16, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. celyn Br son, Town Clerk `~~~~~~~unr~~~~i~ a° Flit ~pFtPORATF~s~y i 000 _ s e ~ E~ , ,~ ~ "• 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Council Member McGorray announced that numerous food and toy collection boxes had been placed throughout the Town. She urged everyone to contribute to the donations for the upcoming holiday season. Council Member Escobedo thanked Executive Director Ed Stolmaker and his staff for their hard work associated with the recently held Marana Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament and for the generous donations to the Miracle in Marana holiday event collected during the tournament. He thanked KOLD-TV Channel 13 for their efforts on behalf of the Marana Community Food Bank. He explained that the television station had broadcast live from the community facility and that a large number of donations had been made to the organization as a result of the broadcasts. He also thanked Vice Mayor Kai for the Kai family's generous donations to Miracle in Marana and for the Vice Mayor's personal assistance with the event's planning and operation. He added another note of thanks to all of the Council Members for their ongoing dedication to the Marana Food Bank. Mayor Sutton remarked that there had been an impressive turn around executed by Mr. Barr regarding a solution to the recent traffic problem at the Cortaro Road/I-10 westbound exit ramp. He said that the Assistant Town Manager had quickly put the right people together from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with Town staff in order to correct a potentially dangerous situation. He explained that ADOT had closed one of the turn lanes during construction at the underpass. He noted that this closure had resulted in a tremendous backup of traffic and a hazardous situation on M0 with the congested overflow of westbound exiting traffic. Mayor Sutton related that Mr. Barr had been successful in convincing the ADOT officials of the essential need to keep all of the turn lanes open during daylight hours and to continue with the construction project during the later evening hours. He added that Mr. Barr had also informed KOLD-TV Channel 13 of this situation and that the television coverage was currently informing the public of the possible traffic delay and overflow onto 1-10. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 16, 2004 ge XI. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat commented that the last Council action, the passage of Ordinance No. 2004.22, effectively consolidated 160 acres along the Santa Cruz River and that this action would become the developing platform for the Heritage Park. Mr. Barr acknowledged the outstanding support from Mr. DeGrood and Mr. Prol in working with ADOT on the Cortaro Road/I-10 traffic problem and stated that the two Town employees had responded quickly when alerted to the construction project schedule and hazardous traffic situation. Mr. Cassidy reported that he would be out of the country visiting Ireland from November 18th through the 28th. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, unanimous approval to adjourn was given. The time was 7:28 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council regular meeting held on November 16, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees DATE: ,/,( /,x.', /~' / o,2~.,t ~'/ Name Address MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees DATE: /V~, /~ e oo ? 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