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Home My WebLink About04/01/2008 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:14 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Russell Clanagan Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present Jon Post Council Member Present Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Manager Present Deb Thalasitis Assistant Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Honea led the pledge of allegiance and the invocation. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Patti Comerford. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Carol Somers of Southern Arizona Home Builders Associations (SAHBA) introduced herself to Council as the new Government liaison. E. PRESENTATIONS - 1. Presentation: The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour at the Marana Regional Airport April 17-20 Charlie Mangum presented to Council. Mr. Mangum invited Council and the entire community to The Wings of Freedom Tour to be held at the Marana Regional Airport from April 17th - Apri120th. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 On display will be World War II vintage aircraft; the B-25 Mitchell, B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. Visitors will have the opportunity to fly in one of these aircraft. Mr. Mangum also invited everyone out to the April 12th Memorial Service to honor the 19 U.S. Marines who died in the MV-Osprey Tilt rotor accident on April 8, 2000. Council Member Ziegler mentioned her father was a Crew Chief member for the B-17. She will be attending the event along with her mother, brother and her fiance and will be flying "a mission" on the B-17. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES - PROCLAMATIONS -Arizona Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (Jocelyn Bronson) F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Comerford gave an update on the status of Cecilia "Cece" Van Dyke. 'The Marana High School student was in a traffic accident in front of the High School on March 14th. Ms. Van Dyke is still in a coma. Council Member Comerford thanked everyone for their support of Cece and she mentioned if anyone was interested in making a donation to the family to contact the Town. Council Member Clanagan attended the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Training along with two Sergeants and Judy Capen of the Marana Police Department. Council Member Ziegler welcomed back David Morales who was in attendance. Council Member McGorray attended the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Awards Luncheon where Ora Mae Harn was given the 2008 Legacy Award. Mayor Honea attended the luncheon as well. Mayor Honea spoke about the recent news regarding the possibility of the Colorado Rockies coming to Marana for spring training. Mayor Honea, Mike Reuwsaat, the Rockies Manager, General Manager and Owner took a tour of the Town. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat informed Council that David Cohen, who is a member of a group of Tucson-area business leaders (Bases Loaded Tucson) that is trying to save spring training in the Tucson area, has agreed to meet with Council in two weeks to update them and the public as to the efforts of the group. H. STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. 1. Resolution No. 2008-46: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Arizona Department of Transportation and the Town of Marana for the inspection of National Bridge Inventory inventoried bridges owned by the Town according to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (Barbara Johnson) 2. Resolution No. 2008-47: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Casas De Miguel (Kevin Kish) 3. Resolution No. 2008-48: Relating to the Marana Regional Airport; approving and authorizing a contract with Sundt Construction Inc. for $1,787,259 for a new fire protection water line at the Marana Regional Airport (Charlie Mangum) 4. Resolution No. 2008-49: Relating to Development; approving a release of Assurance for The Villas at Continental Ranch and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance (Keith Brann) 5. a. Ordinance No. 2008.09: Relating to Taxation; adopting "The 2008 Amendments to the Tax Code of the Town of Marana" by reference; establishing an effective date; providing for severability and providing penalties for violations (Erik Montague) b. Resolution No. 2008-50: Relating to Taxation; declaring as a public records that certain document filed with the Town Clerk and entitled "The 2008 Amendments to the Tax Code of the Town of Marana" (Erik Montague) 6. Resolution No. 2008-51: Relating to Community Development; granting $2,500 in discretionary funding to the Marana High School Students Together Against Narcotics and Drinking, astudent-run grassroots organization, to support "The After Party" event to keep Marana youth out of harms way after the prom (T. Van Hook) 7. Resolution No. 2008-52: Relating to Community Development; granting $5,000 in discretionary funding to Build Up Purpose, an Arizona 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization to support programs that offer positive activities for Marana youth and families (T. Van Hook) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 8. Ordinance No. 2008.10: Relating to Public Works; amending sections 25.01.02, 25.02.04 and 25.02.05 of the Marana Stormwater Management. Ordinance (Marana Land Development Code Title 25) to conform to new Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Requirements; and establishing an effective date (Barbara Johnson) 9. Minutes of the March 11, 2008 special meeting and the March 18, 2008 regular meeting. J. COUNCIL ACTION Motion: Adjourn to Executive Session, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. Council left the dais at 7:30 P.M. 1. a. Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38 431.03 (A)(1) for discussion about and with Town Magistrate Jim West concerning reappointment. Council returned to the dais at 9:14 P.M. b. Discussion and possible action concerning whether to reappoint Jim West as Town magistrate. No motion from Council; this item will be tabled until the next Council meeting. 2. Citizen's Task Force to Review Mayor and Council Compensation Mike Reuwsaat presented this item to Council. Mayor and Council have seen an increase in their responsibilities that has coincided with the growth of the Town and the community. The Citizen's Task Force will look into all aspects of the duties performed by the Mayor and Council including annual salary compensation and other compensations such as vehicle and phone allowance. Motion: Approve, Moved by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Seconded by Council Member Russell Clanagan, appointing Jack Noble, Thom Cope, Larry Steckler, David Morales, Clay Parsons and Dan Sullivan to the Task Force for a period not to exceed three months K. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. State Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature Stephen Romero went over what the defeat of Senate Bill 1260, government property lease excise tax (GPLET), means to the Town. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Motion: Adjourn to Executive Session, Moved by Council Member Russell Clanagan, Seconded by Council Member Roxanne Ziegler. Council left the dais at 9:21 P.M. Council returned to the dais at 10: 07 P.M. 1. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. 2. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1), (3) and (4) for discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of public officer, appointee or employee of Marana, and legal advice and direction to its representatives concerning negotiations and possible agreement relating to same. Motion to proceed as directed in Executive Session: Approve, Moved by Council Member Carol McGorray, Seconded by Vice Mayor Herb Kai. 3. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town's attorneys and discussion and to consider its position and instruct the Town Manager and staff concerning various water rights, water service, water acquisition, sewer service and related issues, including without limitation (a) the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County, Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008-001131, (b) the lawsuit entitled Pima County v Town of Marana, Pima County Superior Court No. 020077448, (c) possible acquisition of Tucson Water infrastructure and accounts located within the Marana town limits. 4. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(4) and (7) to consider the Town's position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase of property rights needed for the Twin Peaks interchange project, CIP number 2001-44, from the parcels of property generally identified as Pima County Assessor's parcel numbers, 226-15-008B, 226-15-017B, 226-15-018B and 226-15- 019A, and to instruct the Town's attorneys in settlement negotiations and contemplated condemnation proceedings relating to the same property rights. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request (Marana Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-4, Section 2-4-2 B) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: APRIL 1, 2008 Mayor Honea will put the item of the need for a signal at Emigh and Sandario on a Council agenda. O. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Adjourn, Moved by Council Member Jon Post, Seconded by Council Member Carol McGorray. The Meeting adjourned at 10: IO P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on April 1, 2008. I further certify that a quorum was present. celyn Bronson, Town Clerk ,;ga~.o` '~s,,2 ~, ti.: coRpor~rF ~y r ;~T.= ` v I, ,,9 ~~'Ilj,r,I1j1.11],,J``JS~` .,~ ~'~® l1~ ll~, ®`~