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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1999 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL I1. IlL 1V. Vo PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, January 5, 1999 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Ora Harn INVOCATION Led by Reverend Paul Ruehl, Salvation Army Marana Outpost ROLL CALL .COUNCIL Ora Harn Mayor Present Bobby Sutton, Jr. Vice Mayor Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Herb Kai Council Member Excused Sherry Millner Council Member Present Michael Reuwsaat Council Member Present Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Michael Hein Jocelyn Entz Dan Hochuli Sandy Groseclose Dan Groseclose Dave Smith Brad DeSpain Joel Svoboda Andy Kelley Al Cook Jerry Flannery Joel Shapiro Dick Gear Marcie Botsford Lynn Warde Town Manager Executive Assistant to Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk CDBG Administrator Chief of Police Utilities Director Building Official Building/Plans Examiner Building/Zoning Inspector Planning Director/Annexing Principal Planner/Annexing Annexation Coordinator Planning/Planner II Secretary to Town Clerk's Office APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to approve the agenda, as written. The motion carried 610. M!N UTES OF KEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 1999 VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to accept the minutes of Study Session, December 15, 1998. The motion carried 6~0. A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to accept the minutes of Regular Council Meeting, December 15, 1998. Motion carried 610. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Town Council on any issue not already on tonight's agenda. The speaker may have up to three (3) minutes to speak. Any persons wishing to address the Council must complete a speaker card (located at the rear of the Council Chambers) and deliver it to the Town Clerk prior to this agenda item being called. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, the speaker's comments may not be considered, discussed, or even answered by the Council at this meeting, but may, at the discretion of the Town, be placed on a future agenda for discussion/action. Joel Svoboda introduced Andy Kelley, Plans Examiner, as the newest addition to Building Services. Andy is a registered architect with many years of experience. Andy said he was happy to be on board with the Town of Marana. Mike Hein congratulated the Human Resources Department and Joel on the swift progress in recruiting and filling the position of Plans Examiner. Joel Shapiro introduced Marcia Botsford, Planner II, as a new employee in the Planning Department. Marcia has a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the UofA and extensive work experience here and abroad. Marcia stated that it was a pleasure to work with the Town of Marana. David Morales announced his candidacy for mayor and stated he planned to present 10 ideas to the Town during the campaign. David elaborated on one of these ten ideas: rolling back the sales tax to 1% cents. Mayor Ham welcomed and introduced Boy Scout Troop 259 Leaders Ronald Brown and Gerald Ashton and Scouts Alex Hubler, Travis Nichols and Trevor Nichols. The Scouts are attending to observe how a town council operates. This is a requirement for the Scouts to earn their government badges. MIN UTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL 'MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCI.L ' JANUARY $, 1999 Mayor Harn presented the Town of Marana's Cotton Sampler to The Explorer Newspaper and its employees for their efforts during the Hard Hat Zone Campaign. Melanie Larson, Publisher, and Terry Brashear, Operations Manager, accepted award. Sandy Groseclose introduced Lynn Warde as the new Secretary to the Town Clerk's Office. Lynn comes to her job with extensive administrative support experience. Lynn stated her pleasure to be on board with the Town of Marana. Roxanne Ziegler reminded the public of the upcoming Business Advisory Committee meeting on next Tuesday, January 11th. The topic is whether the Marana Chamber of Commerce should stay as its own entity or join the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce. Jack Neuback will give the presentation which should be interesting and informative. The Councilwoman also stressed the desire to have public's input on this issue. Roxanne Ziegler further commented that she is frequently receiving compliments on the Marana Police Department and thanked Chief Smith and his department for their outstanding customer service. Roxanne Ziegler also received numerous compliments from residents about the Planning & Building Department employees. She thanked Joel Svoboda, Al Cook, Jerry Flannery and Patrick O'Kane for their service as well. Mayor Ham thanked Councilwoman Ziegler for passing on the compliments to the Town staff and stressed that it is important to take the time to acknowledge staff accomplishments. VIII. STAFF REPORTS IX. Mayor Harn inquired if there were any questions concerning the Staff Reports. There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Consent Agenda 1. Resolution No. 99-01 Authorizing the Town of Marana to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County Creating a Joint Housing Program, Utilizing Funds from Pima County HOME Program and the Town of Marana General funds. (Dan Groseclose) 2. Resolution No. 99-06 Continental Ranch Parcel 11 Release of the Substitute Assurance Agreement, Trust 4685, for Lots 1 thru 142, Common Areas A thru D2 and Acceptance of Public Improvements for Maintenance. (Dave After) 3 MINUTES. OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING· · 'MARANA TOWN COUNCIL ' JANUARY $, 1999 3. Resolution No. 99-02; Ina Road Model Home Center Final Block Plat Request for Approval of a Final Block Plat for a Commercial/Light Industrial Subdivision Consisting of Blocks 1-9 on 37.07 Acres Located in a Portion of the South % of Section 36, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Developer is Ina/I-10 L.L.C. c/o Pepper-Viner Co., 5625 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. (Joel Shapiro) 4. Resolution No. 99-04; Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain Request for Approval of a 48-Lot Single Family Detached Home Subdivision Final Plat on 85.73 Acres Located East of Dove Mountain Boulevard Approximately 2.5 miles North of Tangerine Road in a Portion of Sections 13 and 24, Township 11 South, Range 12 East and Sections 18 and 19, Township 11 South, Range 13 East. Property Owner/Developer is Cottonwood Properties, Inc., 3567 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 219, Tucson, AZ 85718. (Joel Shapiro) 5. Resolution No. 99-05 Appointment of Marena Water Utility Advisory Committee. A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Ed Honea, to exclude Item 2 from the Consent Agenda. Item will be brought before Council at a later date. Motion carried 610. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to approve Items 1, 3, 4 and 5. Motion carried 6/0. Public Hearing on Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex all of Section 21, T12S, R11E which is not Currently within the Town's Boundaries. The Purpose of this Annexation is to Include all the Marana High School within the Town. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein stated that in an effort to provide better services to the community it had been agreed upon to annex the other half of Marana High School that is not presently within the Town of Marana and to provide a Marana Police Officer on the school campus. No public comment. Public Hearing on Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex a Strip of the 1-10 and Union Pacific Railroad Rights-of-Way Extending Northwest of Cortaro Road Approximately 2.5 miles. This Annexation has been Named the Southern B Corridor Annexation. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein stated that this was an effort to square off the Town boundaries and create revenue from potential traffic citations while providing better service delivery. No public comment. MINUTES OF'REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING · MARANA TOWN COUNCIL. JANUARY 5, 1999 Public Hearing on Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex the a Strip of the 1-10 and Union Pacific Railroad Rights-of- Way Extending from Cortaro Road to Approximately 2.7 miles to the Northwest. This Annexation has been Named the Northern Corridor Annexation. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein commented that this was again an effort to square off the Town boundaries, Dick Gear stated that property ownership information was collected and notification was made through the Department of Revenue or Pima County to alert owners of the Town's interest in annexation. Additionally, areas have been posted and after 30 days petitions will be circulated for signature. Mayor Harn stated that the annexation would c(ear up confusion regarding which courts traffic violations would be cited into and bring the Town additional revenue from these fines. No public comment, Public Hearing on Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex the Avra Valley Airport. The Annexation of this Airport will Eliminate a County island within the Town, and will Assist in the Development of the Airport once Marana Assumes Operation of this Facility. This Annexation has been Named the Avra Valley Airport Annexation. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein wanted to clarify that this annexation effort was separate from the transfer, sponsorship, or assumption of responsibility for the airport. Mr. Hein stated that negotiations with the principals concerning sponsorship is ongoing and progressing well. He added that the development and adequate land use of the airport area was important even if the sponsorship was not obtained and that this effort to move forward on annexation would poise the Town for any direction needed in the future. Mayor Ham acknowledged the presence of the Abrams family in the audience and Gary Abrams offered to answer any questions concerning this matter. No public comment. F. Select Priorities for 1999 Community DeveLopment Block Grant Funding (CDBG) (Dan Groseclose) Mayor Harn declared a conflict of interest and Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton conducted the meeting for this agenda item. . M]'NUTES OF KEG ULAR COUNCIL MEETING .MARANA TOWN CouNCIL JANUARY 5,'1999 Mike Hein explained that he had prioritized the list of projects for the Council's discretion. Mr. Hein summarized the planned projects. Sherry Millner stated that she was not happy with the prioritization order and discussion took place among the Council members regarding ways to change the priority. Sherry Millner made a motion to continue this item at a further time. No second was made. Mike Reuwsaat made a motion to approve the Town Manager's recommended 1999 CDBG priority list as presented. Ed Honea seconded the motion. Motion carried 4/1. Sherry Millner voted nay. Mayor Harn returned to the Council dais and resumed position of Mayor. EXECUTIVE SESSON A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, for the Council to go into Executive Session. Motion carried 6/0. Time: 8:15 P.M. Mayor and Council returned from Executive Session. Time: 8:35 P.M. H. Mayor and Council's Report No reports. I. Mana,qer's Report Mike Hein commented on the relocation of the Court and administrative utilization of the acquired space. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Xl. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to adjourn. The motion passed 6/0. Time: 8:37 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council held on January 5, 1999, I further certify that a quorum was present. ;ROSECLOSE, TOWN CLERK