HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2000 Regular Council Meeting Minutes~P_LACE AND DATE
Marana Town Hall, November 21, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
By Mayor Sutton at 7:06 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Sutton
INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
A moment of silence was observed.
IV. ROLL CALL
COUNCIL
Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Ed Honea
Herb Kal
Ora Mae Harn
Roxanne Ziegler
Jim Blake
STAFF
Michael Hein
Dan Hochuli
Jocelyn Entz
Jim DeGrood
David Smith
Brad DeSpain
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Development Services Administrator
Chief of Police
Utilities Director
The list of public attendees is attached.
.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, the agenda was
unanimously approved.
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VIII.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTEg
Minutes of Regular Meeting - November 7, 2000
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, the minutes for
November 7, 2000 were unanimously approved.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENT:;
David Morales announced that St. Christopher's Catholic Church would be offering
Thanksgiving dinners to needy residents. He also voiced his concerns regarding the Town
Council vacancy left by Michael Reuwsaat's resi,,~,~ .......
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STAFF REPORTS
There were no questions regarding the staff reports.
IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
There were no consent agenda items.
B. COUNCIL ACTION
Status Report on Greater Tucson Economic Council (Mike Hein)
Larry Aldridge, Chairman of the Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC), spoke at
length about the organization. He thanked Marana for its leadership over the past
years. Current and ongoing GTEC projects mentioned during Mr. Aldridge's
presentation included a recent analysis of economic development in the Tucson
metropolitan area, and a campaign focusing on business recruitment, existing-business
expansion, and attracting new businesses through state level issues such as tax
incentives. The pros and cons of supporting GTEC were also discussed.
2. _Resolution No. 2000-126: Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of
Tucson (Tucson) and the Town of Marana (Marana) regarding Tucson Water Service
Area Within the Marana Town boundaries (Mike Hein)
Mr. Hein summarized this item and the turbulent history of water issues between
Marana and Tucson. He recommended approval of the IGA and noted that this was a
monumental step in the relationship between the two municipalities.
Bill Schisler lauded the Town staff for this accomplishment. He stated that this
agreement was a long time in coming and was a fair trade-off for both parties.
Council Member Honea joined in the praise of the Town staff, particularly Brad
DeSpain, and stated that this agreement was very important because it signaled an end
to a longstanding and precarious relationship.
Mayor Sutton added that he was very pleased with the improved relationship with
Tucson as well as this partnership with Tucson Water.
Council Member Ham commended the past leadership of Marana for acknowledging
the importance of water in the destiny of their community.
Council Member Kai suggested that the Town move forward regarding its troubled
past with water problems and work toward continued improvement in its relations
with Tucson on all matters.
Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded
Resolution No. 2000-126 was unanimously approved.
C. Mayor and Council's Report
by Council Member Harn,
There were no reports.
D. Manager's Report
Mr. Hein requested that Brad DeSpain inform the Council regarding an upcoming joint
meeting with Oro Valley concerning water issues.
He reported that the Southern Arizona Regional Water Management Study (SARWMS)
had recently released an informational study of alternative ways to use CAP water. He
stated that Oro Valley had requested a joint meeting with the Marana Town Council,
SARWMS members and the Councils and Boards of the Metro Water District and Flowing
Wells Irrigation District in order to discuss this study. The meeting was scheduled for
November 29, 2000, Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oro Valley Town Hall. There was a
short discussion of the availability of Council members for tl~s meeting because of the
Thanksgiving holiday.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Kai, adjournment was
unanimously approved. The time was 8:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council meeting held on November 21, 2000. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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