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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/1999 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES. OF. REGULAR COUNCI.E MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999 · . II. III. IV. VI. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, January 19,1999 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:08 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Ora Harn INVOCATION Led by Captain Paul Ruehl, Salvation Army Marana Outpost ROLL CALL COUNCIL Ora Ham Mayor Present Bobby Sutton, Jr. Vice Mayor Present Ed Honea Council Member Present Herb Kal Council Member Present Sherry Millner Council Member Present Michael Reuwsaat Council Member Present Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Michael Hein Dan Hochuli Sandy Groseclose Dan Groseclose Dave Atler Brad DeSpain Jane Johnson Dick Gear Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk CDBG Administrator Public Works Director Utilities Director Human Resources Director Community & Economic Administrator Services APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Herb Kal, to move Items IX. G and H to follow IX. A. Consent Agenda due to illness of topic speaker. The motion carried 710. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Ed Honea, to accept the minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 5, 1999. Motion carried 611. Herb Kal abstained. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN'COUNCIL 'JANUARY 19, 1999 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. Russell Dillow, Magistrate Judge, announced completion of the Marana Court's move to 13555 N. Sanders Road. Judge Dillow stated that the Court was still unpacking but fully operational. An invitation was extended to the Council members to visit and to attend the Open House when held. Roxanne Ziegler announced that Wednesday, January 20, 1999, is the Marana Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at the Silverado Steak House on Thomydale. Councilwoman Ziegler urged all to attend and participate in the third discussion concerning the possible merger with the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce or staying as its own entity. VHI. STAFF REPORTS 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. 99-07 - Herita.qe Highlands II at Dove Mountain: Request for Approval of a 149-Lot Single Family Detached Home Subdivision Final Plat on 39.48 Acres Located West of Dove Mountain Boulevard Approximately 1.5 Miles North of Tangerine Road in a portion of Sections 24 and 25, Township 11 South, Range 12 East. Property Owner/Developer is U.S. Home Corporation, 5151 E. Broadway Blvd., #1100, Tucson, Arizona 85711 Ordinance No. 99.01, Amending Chapter 5 [Municipal Court] of the Marana Town Code to allow the Court to impose new Court fees, and allocate charges to defendants who incur them, and Resolution No. 99-10 which will make this a public record. · MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING "MARANA TOWN COUNCIL' JANUARY 19, 1999 ' 3. Resolution No. 99-09: Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the Town of Marana and Pima County Regarding the Preparation of a 208 Areawide Water Quality Planning Study. A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 710. Resolution No. 99-11: Request for further Discussion with the Arizona Department of Transportation Regarding a More Equitable Distribution of State and Federal Transportation Funding, Mike Hein stated PAG's concerns with the method of distribution of funding through ADOT. Mr. Hein introduced Ms. Shed Campbell, Transportation Planning Director for PAG, who gave a brief synopsis of why the region feels its funding has been shorted. Ms. Campbell pointed the Council's attention to the PAG handout and briefly discussed the topics contained within the handout. Ms. Campbell urged the Council to take action on this important issue and solicit support from any source. Roxanne Ziegler stated her support and asked Ms. Campbell for suggestions of the best ways to help PAG in its pursuit of funding equity. Ms. Campbell suggested that the solution would be to work toward changing ADOT's entire funding system. Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton directed staff to supply Council with concrete suggestions regarding how to effect the funding process now and/or how to effect the future revenue process through legislation or other means. Mike Hein commended PAG for the worthy job done so far in raising this issue to the state legislators as well as ADOT. Mr. Hein said that the next step in supporting PAG would be to contact the State Director to request her presence at meetings as well as participation from elected officials to openly discuss the funding issue. Mr. Hein stated that Resolution No. 99-11 was the first step in a short-term solution. A motion to approve was made by Roxanne Ziegler, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion carried. 7/0, H. Public Hearin.q on Annexation - Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex a 40-Acre parcel in Section 19, township 12 South, Range 12 East. The Annexation of this Parcel will augment the Saguaro Springs Development and Assist in Squaring Off the Town's Boundary Adjacent to Twin Peaks Road. MA RANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999 Mike Hein requested that Mayor Ham reconvene the Public Hearing. Herb Kal made a motion to go to public hearing, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion carried. 7/0 Mayor Ham declared public hearing open and called for discussion. Richard Cruzen, with Urban Engineering stated that he was representing the applicant, Bing Sherwood, and was ready to answer any questions. Mike Hein stated that the property owner wanted to have the entire development within the Marana town limits and that he had received no opposition or protest against this annexation. Mayor Ham called for any discussion. No public comment. Mike Reuwsaat made a motion to move out of public hearing, seconded by Herb Kal. Motion carried. 7/0. Mayor Ham declared Counci{ out of Public Hearing. Academy without Walls: Review of Current Project and Request for Future Funding Klm Holaway, Director of Student Services for MUSD, thanked the Council for allowing Academy Without Walls to come back before the Council and directed the Council's attention to the information packet provided. Ms. Holaway asked that the Council consider continued funding of $9,189.76 for this program and introduced the Coordinator, Jo Lopez, who gave details of some of the program accomplishments. Ms. Lopez outlined the student and employer selection process and read several letters from participating businesses praising the program and a letter from a student, Jason Whittenbeck, who had been hired as a result of the program guidance. Ms. Lopez introduced Misty Griffin, student at Academy Without Walls, who had worked at Marana Insurance. Ms. Griffin thanked the Council for the opportunity to participate in this program and explained some of the valuable job skills she had learned. C. Request to Commence the Annexation of Three Parcel,~ of approximately 10 acres each which are adjacent to the Town of Marana's border in Section 26, TllS, R12E, The parcels are east of Wild Burro Road and north of the intersection of Dove Mountain Boulevard and Moore road. This property lies adjacent to the western boundary of the Dove Mountain development. MINUTES OF'REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 'MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999' Mike Hein explained the desire of the property owners to be within the Town limits and that this was an opportunity to straighten the Town's boundary in this area. A motion was made to approve the request by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion carried, 7/0 D. COPS Universal Hiring Program Mike Hein explained that this was an opportunity for the Town to apply for a federal grant to supplement law enforcement agency funding for additional police officer positions, focusing on community oriented policing services. Mr. Hein explained some of the goals of Chief Smith and the Marana Police Department, Ed Honea made a motion to approve the program, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion carried. 710 E. Pima Association of Governments Regional Council Meeting Agenda - Review for Discussion and Direction Mike Hein directed the Council's attention to the informational packet and briefly discussed the PAG Management Committee's agenda. Mr. Hein stated that the Town would be applying for funding for elderly transportation assistance in hopes of getting a van to assist with the Senior Center and other programs. There was a short discussion among the Mayor and Council concerning the items listed on the PAG. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to A,R.S. 38-431.01 (Al (4) For Discussion and Consultation with Town Attorney in Order to Consider its Position and Instruct its Attorneys Regarding the Town's Position in Pending Litigation. A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, for the Council to go into Executive Session. Motion carried 7/0. Time: 8:15 P.M, Mayor and Council returned from Executive Session. Time: 8:55 P.M. Mayor and Council's Report - Councilperson Sherry Millner reported that she had attended a University of Arizona Leadership Conference in Tempe with Jerry Flannery, Development Services Administrator, Dave Atier, Public Works Director, and Dave Smith. Marana Chief of Police. Councilperson Mi{Inet also attended the Fire Department Commission Meeting and Governor Hull's Inaugural Celebration at Old Tucson, ~IlN I:'l'l.:.g OF Rl.~(;t;I....% R C()I'.%(:II, blf~l."rl.%{; .%1.~1{-%N.,% '1'()%~ 'q (:()t'.%(711, .I.~Nl.'..~l{¥ !0, 1999 Councilperson Roxanne Ziegler commented on the Town's acquisition of a 4000 psi pressure washer that is used for graffiti abatement and how efficient this machine makes the graffiti removal process. Councilperson Ziegler added that she had attended a BAC meeting and the Marana Chamber of Commeme Breakfast where she received comments on how civil the Marana Town Council conducts itself. Councilman Herb Kal stated that he had no report. Mayor Harn commented on how proud she was of the Council's responsible and courteous behavior as well. Mayor Ham commended Councilman Herb Kal for his donation of 500 lbs. of pecans to the Marana Food Bank and Dave After and the Town Staff who donated their time, vehicles and tools to harvest these pecans. Mayor Ham commented that the architects are completing the drawings for the Marana Health Center and donations are already being received. The groundbreaking should be near the end of February if all goes well. In conclusion, Mayor Ham reminded the Council to submit their lists of invitees for the upcoming VIP Breakfast. Councilman Mike Reuwsaat reported that he had attended the Cortaro Road Design Concept Committee Meeting and that much work was needed on this project. He advised the Council to try to work with ADOT as their support was greatly needed on other projects within Marana Town boundaries. Councilman Ed Honea reported that he had met with cit{zens from the Berry Acres neighborhood who were concerned with the condition of the river in their area. Councilman Honea recommended looking closely at this potentially dangerous condition of the riverbed. Councilman Honea agreed with Vice Mayor Sutton on the Cortaro Road project importance. Councilman Honea suggested that there be a Study Session with the Council and Brad DeSpain, Utility Director, to discuss the water issue and possible future allotment inequities. Counci{man Honea suggested that Council members attend the Marana Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Silverado Steak House to participate in the decision to stay as their own entity or to .ioin the Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce. MINUTES OF. REGU'LAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 1999 Mana~ier's Report - Mike Hein stated that Congressman Kolbe has scheduled a Town Hall Open House for Saturday, March 6, at 9:30 a.m. in Marana. Mr. Hein commended Town staff for their excellent work in all areas and particularly the Public Works department staff for their excellent handling of the numerous moves within the Town. Mr. Hein advised the Mayor and Council that he had been contacted by Ms. Lisa Konti, a Dove Mountain resident who has an ongoing problem with lot drainage due to improper engineering. Mr. Hein advised the Council that Ms. Konte planned to attend the next meeting to express her frustration with the builder and the lack of a suitable resolution. Mr. Hein stated that the builder, KE&G Construction, would be invited to the Council Meeting as well to provide input relative to their improper certification of the lot and their recommendation for resolution. FUTURE AGENDAITEMS Councilman Mike Reuwsaat recommended that an update on Sahuaro Springs be discussed at the next Council meeting. Councilman Ed Honea asked for the Study Session on Water to be added to the agenda. XI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to adjourn. The motion passed 710. Time: 9:30 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council held on January 19, 1999. I further certify that a quorum was present. _~AN DRA~I~CLOSE, TOWN CLERK 7