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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
MAY 3, 2005
The Marana Municipal Complex DedicationlRibbon Cutting Ceremony was held prior to the
Council Meeting. There was no Council Action at the Ceremony.
PLACE AND DATE
Marana Municipal Complex, May 3, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
By Vice Mayor Kai at 7:01 p.m.
II. POSTING OF THE COLORS
The Flowing Wells JROTC presented the flags.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Kai.
IV. INVOCA TIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE
The invocation was given by Father Abran Tadeo from the St. Christopher Catholic Church.
V. ROLL CALL
COUNCIL
Herb Kai
Jim Blake
Patti Comerford
Tim Escobedo
Ed Honea
Carol McGorray
Vice Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
STAFF
Mike Reuwsaat
Jaret Barr
Frank Cassidy
Jocelyn Bronson
Town Manager
Asst. Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Present
Present
Present
Present
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda
was unanimously approved.
VII. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
There were none.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
There were none.
IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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MAY 3, 2005
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution No. 2005-48: Relating to Water Service: approving and authorizing the
execution of the Agreement between the Town of Marana and Richmond American
Homes for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract for Gladden
Farms Block 2 (Brad DeSpain)
2. Resolution No. 2005-49: Relating to Animal Control; approving Amendment No. 02
of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County Animal Care Center for the
provision of animal control services within the Town of Marana (Jocelyn Bronson)
3. Resolution No. 2005-50: Relating to Relating to Development; approving a final
plat for Saguaro Ranch T-Bench Bar (Barbara Berlin)
4. Resolution No. 2005-51: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for
Saguaro Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31 (Barbara Berlin)
5. Resolution No. 2005-52: Relating to Real Estate; authorizing the acquisition by
negotiation or condemnation of lands and property rights needed for project no. 99-
076, Cortaro Farms Road, Union Pacific Railroad to Star Grass Drive; and
declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy)
6. Resolution No. 2005-53: Relating to Police; approving and authorizing the Chief of
Police to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Division of
Emergency Management for purposes of the 2004 Homeland Security Grant
Program (Richard Vidauri)
7. Resolution No. 2005-54: Relating to Police; approving and authorizing the Chief of
Police to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Division of
Emergency Management for purposes of the 2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program requirements of the Homeland Security Grant Program
(Richard Vidaurri)
8. Proclamation: 36th Annual Municipal Clerks Week (Jocelyn Bronson)
9. Proclamation: Public Works Week 2005 (Harvey Gill)
Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the
consent agenda was unanimously approved.
X. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Vice Mayor Kai welcomed everyone to the first Council Meeting held in the new Chambers. He
said that this was the fourth Town Hall in Marana's History. They now had the space and the
technology to improve business. They would now be able to meet the community's needs for
parks and recreation, roads, police and economic development. He said that it was exciting to
know that future Town Councils would lead Marana from the same Council Chambers.
Council Member McGorray thanked the elected officials and appointed representatives that were
present at the meeting. She said the Town had worked closely with federal, state, Pima County,
Tucson, South Tucson, Sahuarita, Oro Valley, the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui
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Tribe. She thanked Pima County Supervisors Sharon Bronson and Ann Day, the Town's
representatives. She also recognized Pat Kline (representing Congressman Jim Kolbe), Rueben
Reyes (representing Congressman Raul Grijalva), Rudy Grijalva (representing Senator John
McCain), Arizona State Representatives Pete Hershberger and Jennifer Burns, and Oro Valley
Mayor Paul Loomis and Council Members.
Council Member Comerford, who served on the building committee, recognized people involved
in the planning, design and construction of the Municipal Complex: DL Withers Construction,
Durrant Architects, Re Nee Kaiser for the seal in the lobby and behind the dais, Town Manager
Mike Reuwsaat, Construction Managers Tim Allen and Morris Reyna, and senior staff Diane
Mangialardi, Tony Casella, and Jocelyn Bronson. She thanked the past councils and managers,
including former Town Manager Mike Hein, for the goals and visions they had set and provided.
She also recognized Council Members Blake and Escobedo, who served with her on the building
committee.
Vice Mayor Kai thanked the Council Members for their dedication to the project.
Council Member Honea acknowledged former mayor Bobby Sutton. He said that though Mr.
Sutton had stepped down to focus his energy on personal issues his leadership would not be
forgotten.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the
motion to adjourn was unanimously approved. The time was 7: 15 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council
meeting held on May 3, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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