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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/1999 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 'MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, 1999 II. III. IV. VI. PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, March 2, 1999 CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Ora Ham at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Ora Harn INVOCATION Led by Bill Crow, VFW Post ROLL CALL COUNCIL Ora Harn Bobby Sutton, Jr. Ed Honea Herb Kai Sherry Millner Michael Reuwsaat Roxanne Ziegler Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Excused Present Present STAFF Michael Hein Dan Hochuli Sandy Groseclose Jerry Flannery Ken Lawrence Diane Mangialardi Town Manager Town Attomey Town Clerk Development Services Admin. Parks & Recreation Director Deputy Town Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 6~0. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 16, 1999 A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton, to accept the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 16, 1999. Motion carried 5/0. Councilman Roxanne Ziegler abstained as she was not present at the meeting. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCI. L MEETi'NG MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, ! 999 VIII. 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. John and Josh Blair introduced themselves as brothers and the new owners of the Cold Stone Creamery in the Fry's Shopping Center on Silverbell Road. Both brothers stated that they were excited in being at the Council meeting and were also interested in becoming involved in the Marana community in activities such as Little League, etc. David Morales spoke briefly about the Marana Founding Fathers being concerned with water rights in this area as Cortaro Water users. Mr. Morales added that the Town of Marana was founded out of the concerns of these water rights. He presented the Town and Council with his research documentation. Councilman Michael Reuwsaat spoke about the widespread destruction of candidates' signs during this election campaign. He commented that he was very upset with the individuals responsible for this maliciousness and hoped that they ceased and allowed the process to take place. Sandra Groseclose, Town Clerk, stated that 709 citizens had voted through the Vote By Mail program. Ms. Groseclose commended the candidates for their efforts during this campaign in handing out voter registration forms resulting in 218 new registered voters. Mayor Harn reminded the Council and audience that Founders' Day is on March 20th and urged everyone to attend the festivities. Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton urged everyone to participate in the election by voting on March 9th. STAFF REPORTS Mayor Harn inquired if there were any questions concerning the Staff Reports. There were none. 2 MINUTES OF .REGULAR COUNCIL MEETI'NG MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, 1999 IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Resolution No. 99-21 - Request by Mayor Ora Harn for Council approval to display the National League of Families POW/MIA flag at the Marana Town Hall. (Mayor Ham) Mayor Harn explained the changes to the resolution relating to the days flown. Diane Mangialardi, Deputy Town Clerk, read the changes for the record. Instead of the POW/MIA flag being flown continuously on a daily basis, it will be flown on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, National POW/MIA recognition Day, and on the last business day before each of the preceding holidays, and on any other day as deemed appropriate from time to time. A motion was made by Roxanne Ziegler to approve the Resolution with changes, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion unanimously carried 610. Bill Chagnon, Commander of the local Marana VFW Post, spoke about the meaning of the flag to the families and loved ones of a prisoner of war or a soldier missing in action as well as all the veterans who served in the wars for our country. Mr. Chagnon presented the Mayor and Council and the Town of Marana with a POW/MIA flag to display at the Town Hall. B. Little League Lighting Mike Hein briefly explained the need for this lighting project. Mr. Hein introduced Mr. Steve Lefler who gave a brief history of the Little League organization and its goal of teaching young people to become good citizens. A motion was made by Bobby Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve the motion. Motion carried. 610. Resolution No. 99-22 - Request for a Special Events Liquor License - Request by applicant, Paul Benales, on behalf of the Santa Rita Exchange Club for the issuance of a Special Event Liquor License. Mike Hein spoke on behalf of Paul Benales about this annual charitable event put on by the Santa Rita Exchange Club. Dr. Mosely spoke in opposition of the liquor license for this event. A motion was made by Ed Honea to approve the Resolution with an amendment to waive the license fee, accepted with amendment and seconded by Mike Reuwsaat. Motion passed 610. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, 1999 Request to Commence the Annexation of the County Island adiacent to Camino de Manafia - Comprised of approximately 228 acres adjacent to the Town of Marana's border in Section 1, T12S, R12E. The parcels within this annexation area are clustered in the south half of Section 1 and are on the west and east sides of Camino de Manana and north of Camino del Norte. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein briefly reviewed the request to annex this area. In addition to assisting the Town's Police Department in providing services to the residents within this area, the annexation of this county island will square off the Town's boundaries and eliminate a county island. A motion to approve was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Bobby Sutton. Motion carried 6/0. E. State Legislative Issues - Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the legislature. (Mike Hein) Mike Hein stated that since it is early in the legislative session that many bills are circulating. Councilman Ed Honea stated his interest in a follow-up of the Senate Bill 1406, Appropriation; Flood Control. Mr. Honea would like to start looking for monies or seed monies for Phase II of the Santa Cruz River bank Protection project. F. Mayor and Council's Report Councilperson Roxanne Ziegler reported on the attendance at the Santa Cruz River Levee groundbreaking ceremonies. Ms. Ziegler thanked Dan Groseclose for a tour he gave her of old town Marana and the new housing that the Town and students were building for Iow income residents. She also commented on President Clinton's visit to Tucson on February 25th and the significance of a Presidential visit to Tucson. Councilman Herb Kal reported that his 12 day old daughter had finally been named Madison and that she was doing well. Councilman Ed Honea expressed gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the community to Mayor Ham on her dedication and hard work over the years on the Santa Cruz River bank protection project. Mr. Honea stated that Mayor Harn was the single most responsible individual for bringing this project to fruition. Councilman Mike Reuwsaat commented on the upcoming study of the critical habitat for the pigmy owl and the severe impact this issue could have on the economic health of the Marana community and the ability to provide services in the affected area. Mr. Reuwsaat recommended staying up to date on this issue with our legislators. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M'ARANA TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, 1999 Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton also congratulated Mayor Harn on her efforts with the Santa Cruz River project. Mr. Sutton reported that he had read to a class at Coyote Trail Elementary. Councilman Herb Kal joined in the congratulations to Mayor Harn and her dedication to the citizens and Marana community. Mayor Harn reported that the wonderful comments about the bank protection project from her Council and colleagues were very important to her. She also reported on reading to classes at Estes Elementary and how important it is for community leaders to be visible to the kids as role models. G. Manager's Report Mike Hein reported that students had wdtten many letters thanking the Town for keeping the D.A,R.E. program operating, Mr. Hein reminded the Council that the CIP Study Session will be held on March 16th. VI, VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no future agenda items suggested. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Bobby Sutton. The motion carried 610 Time was 8:05 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council held on February 16, 1999. I further certify that a quorum was