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Home My WebLink About10/18/2005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 18, 2005 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, October 18, 2005 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Excused Excused Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCA TION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Toby Bourguet addressed the Council and invited them of the Turkey Bowl Alumni Football game at Marana High School to be held on Wednesday, November 23,2005, at 5:00 p.m. The game will start at 6:30 p.m. For the past 10 years this event has grown from 25 participants to 500 and the event has raised over $5,000 for the Town of Mar ana. Money raised goes toward scholarships. The food bank also collects donations. Jennie Flores addressed the Council regarding her letter about the Mia, Inc. park. Mayor Honea indicated that Ms. Flores could schedule a meeting with staff after the Council meeting. David Morales addressed the Council and read two paragraphs verbatim from the State Constitution, Declaration of Rights and the loyalty oath. Ed Stolmaker, Executive Director of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and expressed the Chamber's appreciation for the Council's leadership and support with the many issues the growing community faces. Mr. Stolmaker thanked Dick Gear, who MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 18, 2005 had served as an ex-officio member for many years, and welcomed Mr. DeGrood as his replacement. Dan Sullivan addressed the Council and expressed his concerns with recent "Our Town" articles, written about recalls and referendums, instead of recognizing things like the new urgent care facility and the new library. Mr. Sullivan stated that at many of the Regional Transportation Authority meetings, the Town of Maran a and elected officials are often recognized and applauded for the way they are handling issues such as growth, the cost of growth, and transportation. Steve Taylor addressed the Council and stated that he had lived in Marana since the early 1980's, had coached Little League, and owned a business. In 2003, Mr. Taylor wrote an objection to the Garden Estates development, which adjoins his property. After many meetings with developers, Mr. Taylor removed his objection and obtained a written agreement. Mr. Taylor stated that the agreement had not been upheld, and he asked the Council not to approve the final plat without requiring the developers to live up to the agreement made with him. Mr. Taylor also suggested the Council consider appointing a person from the Town to act as a liaison between current residents and developers to avoid future situations like his. Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, stated that he is working with Mr. Taylor and the developer to resolve the issue. Mayor Honea recognized Cub Scout Pack #244 for attending the meeting. E. PRESENTATIONS Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, read a Proclamation declaring October 16-22, 2005 to be Arizona Cities and Towns Week. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Escobedo announced that the Marana Chamber of Commerce golf event will be November 5, 2005. A portion of the proceeds will go to Miracle in Marana, which will be on December 17, 2005. He gave a retreat update stating that it was a good lesson in looking at the progress of continued growth and plans to get future projects out to the public. Council Member McGorray announced that the Marana Arts Council will have a free event at the Ora Mae Ham Park on Saturday, October 22, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by the Brasilian Percussion Ensemble. Mayor Honea announced that the junior rodeo finals will be Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. The wild ride will be Thursday, October 27, 2005. Council and senior staffwill tour with about 400 individuals from Pima County to look at what Marana has to offer and what it has achieved. Mayor Honea announced that he will be a guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce lunch on Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 11 :00 a.m. Mayor Honea had an opportunity to tour Marana High School and meet with Principal Mr. Jim Doty. Marana High School has a beautiful campus, library and new gym and great opportunities in their tech programs. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 18, 2005 G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and said that a ground-breaking had taken place for a trail from Coyote Trail Elementary to the new EI Rio park site. A contract with Granite Construction had been signed to extend the trail behind Honea Heights. On Saturday, October 22, 2005, the Parks and Recreation department will have a trail work day, training volunteers and beginning trail work in the Tortolita Mountains. He informed the Council of construction beginning at the Cortaro interchange. One of the Town's subcontractors received the state award for public buildings, and the Town has been invited to a presentation in Phoenix on Saturday, October 29,2005. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-131: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing an amended final plat for Garden Estates (Barbara Berlin) 2. Resolution No. 2005-132: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a development plan for the Dove Mountain Retail Centre at the northeast corner of Tangerine Road and Dove Mountain Boulevard (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2005-133: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the designation of a 30-foot strip of the Marana Santa Cruz River Linear Park property, Tax Parcels 217-50-0420 and 217-50-040D, as Sandy Street public right-of-way (Harvey Gill) 4. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2005 and the Council/Commission/StatTRetreat held October 7,8 and 9, 2005. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2005-134: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Gladden Farms Block 9 (Barbara Berlin) Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and stated that the Gladden Farms Block 9 preliminary plat is for a 69-lot subdivision on 25 acres. The development includes a 10-acre site to be dedicated to the Marana School District. Currently, there is no builder, but when one is contracted, the builder will comply with all regulations including the new design standards. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX OCTOBER 18, 2005 Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2005-134 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSmLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES a. Resolution No. 2005-135: Relating to Boards and Commissions; approving the appointment of Bob Allen to the Regional Transportation Authority (Mike Reuwsaat) Upon motion by Mayor Honea, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2005-135, appointing Robert Allen as the Marana representative to the Regional Transportation Authority, was unanimously approved. M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. 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. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and announced the ground-breaking for the new regional park site by Gladden Farms will be on November 10, 2005. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:33 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on October 18, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. ...","h, ~" OF ~ ,rl'~ ~~~\\'''Ir''',,, I<) -~ ~O ~ ~~ ~ ::: ~ ~ CORPORATf ~ ~ ~ _ S 000 IT = = SSEAL~ - ~ ~ ;::;:: ~~' ~ ~ ~ A/~"'"I1"\\~ ~ ~ I:/IZ 19"1'~ ~IIII;U\\\~