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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1999 Regular Council Meeting Minutes[o II. III. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, February 2,1999 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Ora Ham at 7:12 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 Excused Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Michael Hein Dan Hochuli Sandy Greseclose Jocelyn Entz Roy Cuaren Dan Groseclose Dave Atter Brad DeSpain Jane Johnson Dick Gear Jerry Flannery Dave Smith Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Exec. Asst. to Town Manager Finance Director CDBG Administrator Public Works Director Utilities Director Human Resources Director Community & Economic Services Administrator Development Services Administrator Chief of Police VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 6~0. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to accept the minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 19, 1999. Motion carried 6/0. ¥1I. 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. Jack Neubeck, President of the Board of Directors of the Marana Chamber of Commeme, introduced Jackie Pesina who has been contracted by the Chamber for the Founders' Day festivities. Ms. Pesina gave a brief overview of the preparations and progress for the event including announcing the Grand Marshall, Bill Melton, who is the third baseman for the Chicago White Sox. The theme for this year is Twins & Pairs. Chief Dave Smith, Marana Police Depadment, introduced five new employees to his department. They were Officers Jose Alvarez, Heather Batz, Calvin Ingrain, Frank Moreno and Stacy Hejdak. Sandra Groseclose, Town Clerk, reminded everyone that primary elections will be March 9th and polling locations are at Continental Ranch and Marena Town Hall. Ms. Groseclose stated that registered voter households within the Town limits had been mailed Vote By Mail applications and she encouraged all citizens that have received these applications to complete and mail in to avoid the lines at the polling places. Ms. Groseclose concluded by stating that general voting information was located in the lobby of the Town Hall. 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. 99-16 - Approval of a Travel and Training Policy for Town employees, elected officials and appointed members of boards, commissions and committees (Roy Cuaron) 2. Resolution No. 99-15- Appointment to the Town of Marana Business Advisory Committee. (Roy Cuaron) MA:RANA TOWN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Resolution No. 99-18 - Approving the settlement of two condemnation lawsuits for right-of-way for the extension of Horizon Hills Road: Marana v. Del Oro Center Company (Case No. 304929) and Marana v. Executive Title Agency, Inc. (Case No. 304018) (Dan Hochuli) A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously 6~0. Pima County's Request for Federal Section 5311 Rural Public Assistance Funds - Marana Service Area; opportunity for public comment. (Mike Hein) Mike Hein introduced Phillipe Sanchez, Public Transit Administrator for Pima County Department of Transportation, who gave a brief update on the transportation services provided by Pima County to rural areas such as Avra Valley, RilJito and Marana. Mayor Harn commented that the Picture Rocks Chamber of Commerce and Community Center had contacted her in hopes of receiving assistance with their transpodation needs. Mr. Sanchez explained that this year's grant application begins the funding process to get transportation service into the Picture Rocks area. Councilman Ed Honea suggested that a route be created to transport senior citizens to the new Senior Annex at the Marana Park. Mayor Harn replied that a 16B2 application for a dedicated vehicle was in process. A motion was made by Sherry Millner, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve. Motion carried. 6/0 Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC) - Presentation of award to the Marana Town Council, update of Project Facilitation in Marana and request for funding. (Mike Hein) Mike Hein introduced Robert Gonzales, Executive Director of the Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC), to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Gonzales thanked the Council for their ongoing support of GTEC and presented a Gold Key Member award to the Council and Mayor. Mayor Ham accepted the award and thanked Mr. Gonzales for his leadership at GTEC. Resolution No. 99-13; Avra Valley Airport - Approval of a Lease between Pima County and Pima County and Pima Aviation, Inc. for leased property on Avra Valley Airport, which may ultimately be acquired by the Town of Marana. Mike Hein stated that the Avra Valley Airport property would receive a better chance for future development under the sponsorship of the Town of Marana than with Pima County. Councilman Ed Honea predicted that 1999 would be a banner year for the Town with the acquisition of bank protection 3 FEBRUARY 2, .1999 and the airport facility both of which will be paramount for the future of this community. Mayor Ham thanked the Town staff for their diligent work on this project and stated that she was proud to be a member of the Council that moved the airport project into reality for Marana. Gary Abrams, Pima Aviation, Inc., stated that he was excited about the future with Marana and was glad that his long wait for progress on this project was nearing an end. Dan Hochuli wanted to clarify for the record that the resolution up for vote was for the lease as discussed during the study session including changes to the lease. A motion was made to approve by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal. The motion carried 6~0. Resolution No. 99-14 - Entering into a Pre-annexation and Development Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad. Dan Hochuli briefly explained the resolution to the Mayor and Council. Mike Hein stated that the zoning changes requested by Union Pacific are compatible with the land use and a good exchange for the ability to round off the Town boundaries. A motion was made to approve the resolution by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea. Motion carried 610. Ordinance No. 99.03; 1-10/Cortaro Revised Annexation - Consideration and approval of an annexation comprising the 1-10 and Union Pacific rights-of-way between the town boundary near Ina Road and approximately 400 feet south of the Cortaro Farms roadway underpass. This annexation consists of approximately 101 acres in a portion of section 26, 35 and 36, township 12 south, range 12 east, Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pima County, AZ. (Dick Gear) A motion was made to approve by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea. Motion carried unanimously 6~0. Resolution No. 99-12 - Request for a variance to Title 21, Flood Plain and Erosion Hazard Management Code, by Raymond E. Bomesberger & Cynthia Bomesberger (property owners) and Bob and Linda Darby (applicants). Mayor and Council sitting as Floodplain Management Board, (Dave After) Motion to approve by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal. Motion carried 6~0. 4 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL ' FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Authorization to Hire a Community Programs and Events Manager (Jane Johnson) Mike Hein stated that the Town of Marana would better serve its reputation, and have more influence and control of coordination of special events for the community if this position was created. Councilperson Roxanne Ziegler asked what the timeframe was for filling the position. Mike Hein replied that with compliance to the Human Resources Department regulations for job posting, the new staff position should be filled by March. A motion to approve was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton. The motion carried 6/0. I. Marana Chamber of Commerce Update (Mike Hein) Jack Neubeck, President of the Board of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, related the pertinent updates to the Council. These items included the decision not to merge with the Chamber of Northern Pima County, pursuing cost saving devices for the Marana Chamber of Commerce, beginning the selection process for an Executive Director, appointment of Jim Cosbey from Stockman's Bank as the Treasurer of the Board of Marana Chamber of Commerce, and the possibility of increasing number of Board members from 10 to 11 members. Additionally, Mr. Neubeck said that he was recommending that the Community Programs and Events Manager and Dick Gear, Community & Economic Development Administrator, be non-voting Board members to provide link from the Chamber to the Town. Mayor Harn commended Mr. Neubeck on the Chamber's good work for the Marana community and stated that the Town plans to work for the betterment of the Chamber and the Town of Marana as well. State Legislative Issues - Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the legislature. (Mike Hein) Michael Racy, state lobbyist for the Town, gave a brief summary of the State Legislative issues. One area in particular that Mr. Racy spoke about was the current Joint Legislative Budget Request with a recommendation for changes in the funding formula for the distribution of income tax to cities. He pointed out that there are a number of state shared revenue programs that share sales tax, income tax and gas tax with local jurisdictions. Mr. Racy stated that next year's percentage of shared taxes is reported to be 15.8% which is in excess of the initial authorizing initiative of 15%. He added that in an attempt to balance the state budget and recoup revenues, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee may freeze the allocation to municipalities at 15%. Mr. Racy also spoke briefly about the substantial increase of funds the ~I.~,R.~N.% '1'0~, ~ ¢.:OI'NCII. FEIII~,I,'A,I;,Y 2, 1999 state received from the federal T21 Transportation monies, the Highway Extension Loan Program (HELP), HB-2429 relating to city incorporation and annexation, and a bill introduced relating to municipal water systems. Mayor Ham urged the Council to take the time to study the legislative packets from the League of Arizona Cities & Towns to be familiar with what impacts Marana. K, Mayor and Council's Report Councilperson Sherry Millner reported attending the SAHBA breakfast. There were no other reports. IX. L. Manager's Report No report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilperson Sherry Millner proposed a rotation of the Vice Mayor position with six month intervals be put on the next meeting's agenda. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea. The motion passed unanimously. 6/0 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council held on February 02, 1999. I further certify that a quorum was present.