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PLACE AND DATE
Town Hall Marana, May 19, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Sutton
INVOCATION
Led by Paul Ruehl, Sr.
of the Salvation Army
IV. ROLL CALL
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COUNCIL
Ora Ham
Bobby Sutton, Jr.
Ed Honea
Herb Kal
Sherry Millner
Michael Reuwsaat
Roxanne Ziegler
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
STAFF
Hurvie Davis
Michael Hein
Sandy Greseclose
Roy Cuaron
Jerry Flannery
Dave After
Jocelyn Entz
Brad DeSpain
Russell Dillow
Dan Hochili
Town Manager
Assistant Town Manager
Town Clerk
Finance Director
Planning Administrator
Town Engineer
Executive Secretary
Utilities Director
Magistrate
Town Attorney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Ed Honea, to approve the
Agenda with exception of pullJng Item 9B as currently written. The motion was
carried 7/0.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Due to correction s of the minutes a motion was made by Bobby Sutton,
seconded by Herb Kai to continue the acceptance of the minutes until the next
Council meeting, the motion carried 7/0.
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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.
Hurive Davis: it is with much sorrow that I inform the council as well as the
public in this community, that last evening Mr. Vick Chamis past away. Mr.
Charnis as many of you know, served with the Town for many years during it's
formative stages. M.r Charnis was the Building Department. In that, he was a
one person Department. He was the Building Inspector, PJans Examiner and
Building Official. i've worked with a lot of people in my career, and I've never
meet a finer man. He retired about three years ago, he was missed then, and
will be missed more now. Thank you.
Mayor Harn: Mr. Honea and myself had a very close relationship with Mr.
Charnis. I would like Councilman Honea if he would speak on behalf of the
council in a tdbute for Mr. Vick Chamis.
Ed Honea: For those of us that go back to the very beginning in the formation
of the community. You don't understand how important and how hard people
are in the formulation of what you are doing. When we first started our Town,
we didn't have any money to pay a building inspector, and no money to pay
plans examiners. We didn't have enough money to pay the electric bill. Vick
Chamis came to work for us and his office was his pick-up truck not a Town
truck. He stored his map and equipment which he furnished and paid for out of
his own pocket. Because we had no office for him. He did our inspections, ail
design approvals on blue prints. Building Official. His pay was a tank of gas
every two weeks. Using his own automobile and his own time. It's people like
Vick Chamis who makes the Town of Marana what it is today. People that are
willing to give of themselves. If everybody that worked for the Town of Marana
had the integrity and the tenacity that Vick had, and the love for our Town we
will never fall. He did a fabulous job.
Mayor Ham: As a result Mayor and Town Council would like to leave a tribute
to Mr. Carols. We are proposing this evening to name the well site in Adonis on
amole Circle, The Vick Charnis Well Site. We will put up a sign that designates
that well site in honor an memory of Vick Charnis.
Dan Hochuli: I'd like to introduce someone. Ms. Susan Baczkiewica who is
new with our firm. She's a paralegal. She comes to us with outstanding
qualifications.
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Mayor Harn: would like to present the Marana Cotton Letter Award to Mr.
Hurvie Davis. 'Hurvie retires May 28, 1998)
Hurvie Davis: Thank you Madam Mayor. I'm overwhelmed with what the Town
has done for me. I had planned to give a talk later this evening under the
Managers Report, but if it's appropriate now, I will say a few words.
Five year and nine months ago, I stood before this Council and
interviewed for Town Manager in an open session such as the one we are
having here this evening. During that time I indicated to the Town what I felt
was needed in the Town, based on the research I'd done prior to coming to the
interview. During that interview I also indicated what I would do as Manager and
how I would managed the Town. I hope that I have fulfilled those promises and
commitment. Dudng those five year the Town has come a long way. I see it in
who's well informed. I'm a non-smoker, but, Virginia Slim has a commercial that
says you've come a long way baby, and Marana really has. I want to thank the
Mayor and Council. Madam Mayor, you were the Mayor at that time and you are
still the Mayor. Council Member Honea was a Council Member, former Mayor,
back to a Council Member.
Mayor Ham: We told you when you came we would be here when you left
Hurvie Davis: I will always hold the fondest memories of my career with
Marana. I've really enjoyed it here. The people are tremendous to work with
and this is a tremendous community that has a very bdght future. And without a
doubt the leadership that the Mayor and Council and the past Council I've
worked with, has provided the leadership, direction, support and the confidence
in me. I appreciate that. I will never forget Marana. I will hold it in my fondest
memories. Thank you very much.
VIII. STAFF REPORT
No action taken.
IX.
GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDAS
Mike Reuwsaat: I would like to continue Item 9B for later agenda.
The motion was by made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Vice Mayor Sutton,
to continue Item 9B, on the Consent Agenda, as written. Motion carried 7/0.
Roxanne Ziegler: I would like to pull Item 5. Tax Code Amendments. I read it
but I don't understand it.
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Mike Reuwsaat: Is it critical that we pass this tonight? I need a little more time
to review it too. I motion that we move it to the next meeting.
The motion was made by Roxanne Ziegler, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to
pull Consent Agenda Item 9A.5 from the Consent Agenda, as written, The
motion carded 7/0
Dan Hochuli: We understand that some of you received the information late.
We apologize and will get memos to you explaining our involvement with the
Model Cities Tax Program. And how the state legislature updates that. It's a
ministerial act for us to stay in compliance with the model Cities Tax Code, but
we will get a memo out to you for the next agenda to further clarify that.
1. Resolution No. 98-50; Continental Rancho Sunflower, Phase ill: Request
for Approval of a 182-Lot Single Family Detached Home Subdivision
Preliminary Plat on 42.86 Acres Located in a Portion of the Northeast ¼ of
Section 20, Township 12 South, Range 12 East. Property Owner/Applicant
is Del Webb's Coventry Homes Construction of Tucson, 1565 E. Rancho
Vistoso Blvd. Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
2. Resolution No. 98-51; Continental Ranch Parcels 36-38 & 40~ Phase iii:
Request for Approval of an 81-Lot Singe Family Detached Home
Subdivision Final Plat on 33.75 Acres Located in a Portion of the South, %
of Section 16 and the North % of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 12
East. Property Owner/Developer is Del Webb's Covertry Homes
Construction of Tucson, 1565 E. Rancho Boulevard. Oro Valley, Arizona
85737.
Resolution No. 98-44; Acceptance of Dedicated Ina Road Right-of-Way,
Township 12 South, Ranger 13 east, Section 31.
Resolution No. 98-43; Call of Special Election - Designating the Election
Date and Purpose of the Election and Designating the Deadline for Voter
Registration.
Continued Resolution No. 98-53 and Ordinance No. 98~10; Tax Code
Amendments.
The motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Vice Mayor Sutton, to
approve the Consent Agenda, as written. Motion carried 7/0.
B. Continued - Vacancies on the Planning and Zoning commission and the
Business Advisory Committee- Discussion/Action/Direction.
C. Resolution NO. 98-47 - Vacating Right -of-Way Moore Road form Dove
Mountain Road East to Camino De Oeste.
Hurvie Davis: You might recall several years ago, maybe more. With the
Heritage Highlands project coming in, it changed the alignment of Dove
Mountain to what we now call Dove Mountain Blvd. Previously Dove Mountain
off Tortolita Road ran north/south and Moore Road alignment is eastJwest. The
intersection is not expandable, it needs to be set so that it comes in at a 90
degree angel. At the time the developer built a new roadway connecting from
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the east, Moore Road and around connecting with Tortotila Road. On the west
side of it we had abandoned the right-of-way to the east which is before you this
evening. I had some concerns that it would violate the integrity of our
Transportation Plan for the Town, but there has been extensive analysis done
as a result of that over the last year, which indicated the road ways would work
with the traffic volume forecast for the future of Moore Road, and to offset that
intersection would be adequate. I guess we were proceeding along those lines
but then we had some concerns by the various utilities and that caused some
delay. I think Mr. Atler is much more informed on the release of the utilities than
I, so I will defer at this time to Mr. Atler.
David Atler: There is actually one utility company and that is Metropolitan
Water Distdct that had tentative objection to the abandonment of the right-of-
way. Their objection was based upon the concept alignment of future CAP line
that would run from the CAP canal eastward into Om Valley. We had
discussions with Metropolitan Water District. Basically, it was a concept. They
did not have funding nor a plan, agreed to back off. It was also pointed out that
there would be a replacement right-of-way already with dedication of the new
alignment of Moore Road. So they would have other opportunities should they
decide to extend the lines. They removed their objections. The only other
issues that came up was the Tohono O'Odahm Indian Nation. Regarding
litigation recovery of artifacts in the area. That would be applied currently the
Town right-of-way (150 foot right-of-way), so we have no objection outstanding.
Mayor Harn: Would you like to have US Home speak on this issue?
David After: Yes. Mr. David Snow is here to speak for US Home.
David Snow: My name is David Snow with US Home, 5151 East Broadway.
And I would like to thank the Staff and Hurvie Davis for his support and help
through our development and our visions in Marana
We came to the council on April 18, 1995, with a Specific Plan Amendment.
At the time was Westinghouse ownership of all the Tortolita Mountain
Properties. As US Home, an interested party from the stand point of optioning
what is now, currently Heritage Highlands, we asked for and amendment to the
Specific Plan which re-aligned Tortolita Road and Moore Road. Tortotila has
been named a couple different times and is now Dove Mountain Blvd. This is
really a clean-up issue on right-of-way. We processed with all the dedication
necessary from that Specific Plan Amendment. And we are back before you
tonight for the clean-up issues as far as the abandonment's If there are any
question I can answer them for you at this time.
Ed Honea: I don't have any problem with abandoning the right-of-way on the
Cottonwood Properties side of the section line. Because we are giving 5.7
acres of public property, that belongs to the Town of Marana. Cottonwood
Properties, in return, we're getting 6 acres in a re-aligned roadway. However, I
do object to giving 5.7 acres to the property on south. That is public property, it
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has a value, if we are going to do something with the people on the south, we
should keep it, we don't pay any taxes on it. I think we should abandon the
right-of-way to the north with cottonwood and US Home because they've made
a compatible exchange. But I do not think that we should give the property to
the property owners on the south. I think we should keep the property. When
that property starts to develop we may need that access or we may choose to
trade that access for something else. I object to giving public property away. I
would rather see us split that and just give the abandonment on the 75 feet to
north and not take any action to the south. Because, it is public property.
Vice Mayor Sutton: I have the same concerns. I'd like maybe for staff to
comment on maybe why it was added to this and it would not be another issue?
David After: There was a couple of reasons. One was a discussion with US
Home and concerns they had over development of their property. Which would
become their south property line. Perhaps Mr. Snow can elaborate on the other
having a 75 foot right-of-way so it would be impossible to build a road for access
any way, You need more that 75 feet. Those are the reasons. It would be
difficult for us to use and I think Mr. Snow had some difficulties also. (Building
set back off public right-of-way, verses building set back off the property line.)
Mr, Snow: My concern is the area that would be abandon and given back in
this case would be Cottonwood Properties. We, US Homes has that property
under option and eventually will exercise the option and will be our property.
The concern that I would have is that when for instance a piece of the property it
is currently zoned for residential use. We would have to represent to the
department of real-estate and represent to the Marana what exactly is on our
boundaries of the residential area. If there is an existing right-of-way there it's
difficult for us to represent what is going to be there in the future.
Ed Honea: Mr. Hochuli. Could the resolution be modified if it was done for
half?
Dan Hochuli: If I understand what the council wishes to do. You could make a
motion to adopt Resolution 98-47 with the following changes and than state
your changes. Staff would re-draft the Resolution in compliance with the
successful motion and submit it for signature.
Ed Honea: I move to Mayor and Council to adopt Resolution 98-47, vacating
the original Moore Road right-of-way between Dove Mountain Blvd. and Camino
de Oesta. Leaving off the pursuant to staffs recommendation and stating that
we abandon the 75 to the north section line only.
A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat.
Dan Hochuli: If I understand, the motions is to adopt Resolution 98-47 with the
deletion of sub-section 2A. Is that correct?
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Ed Honea: Yes.
Dave After: Also, part one on the previous page should be re-written to read 75
feet north.
Vice Mayor Sutton: I agree with Council Member Honea not giving anything for
nothing. It's not that I oppose it but I do have some concerns now if it's going to
create some problems in the future that we are not considering right now.
Mike Reuwsaat: Dan, what are the future disposition option on that acreage?
If we don't act on this tonight then we will act on it in the future. What are the
options?
Dan Hochuli: We would presumable want to go ahead and abandon that
roadway through some legal procedure anyway so we don't have half of the old
Moore Road alignment. Under the statue the Town is not authorized to give that
property away unless it's determined to be of no value. The Council can offer
that for bid. There's a notification processing and then we'd would open that up
for bidding.
Mike Reuwsaat: The point is this right-of-way then becomes a right-of-way that
goes out for public auction and does not necessarily goes back to US Homes
that they can automatically determine the use in their planning of the property if
they option as such. Is that correct?
Mike Reuwsaat: The only way that this can be assured to go back to US
Homes is for this Council to come back through action and determine there is no
value return. Otherwise, our other option is we have to agree to abandon it and
it goes to a public auction which does not assure that US will get the right-of-
way. Is that Correct?
Ed Honea: Cottonwood Properties, US Homes on the north I don't have a
problem with, because what we are doing is trading 6 acres for 6 acres. They
gave the Town a new right-of-way, we gave 6 acres along this line. It's the
property on the south. I don't know if we can legally give away Town property.
We made a trade with Us Home and Cottonwood Properties acreage for
acreage. The property on the south we didn't get anything for and that's public
property.
Mike Reuwsaat: Again, the only way that we can give it away is that it can be
of no value to the council?
Dan Hochuli: To clarify there are three things the Council can do; 1. Trade the
right-of-way for other road way; 2. Declare the south portion has no value; 3.
The portion that you don't trade tonight would be auctioned off.
Mayor Harn: Mr. Hochuli, do you think should we (A) abandon the right-of-way
and (B) return that portion of the right-of-way that was donated US Homes back
to US Homes. And work with the other property owner to see what kind of trade
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we can get for the other half. I think that's the point Councilman Reuwsaat has
is that the entire right-of-way is to be abandoned first.
Dan Hochuli: I think what will give staff direction and allow us to proceed is a
motion the Resolution 98-47 be approve as to the north portion of the property
and as for south portion of the property staff be directed to proceed with
abandonment procedure pursuant to law. And then staff can go ahead and
prepare that matter for auction.
Mayor Harm We have not voted on this motion yet. Let us see if we have a
affirmative or if Council has further questions.
Dan Hochuli: Since the motion on the floor relates to the north portion. If the
motion passes we will rework Ordinance 98.47 to comply with motion. I think
staff has pretty clear direction with the Council that the south portion. We should
proceed with abandonment procedures and will bring those back before the
Council. If that's the desire of the Council.
Vice Mayor Sutton: I need to get something clarified. The portion on the south
side is something that US Home gave. It is something that they abandoned
originally. So we would give this back because we are changing the alignment.
Mike Hein: My understanding is that it should have been done when the new
alignment was dedicated. But it was not for a variety of reasons. Mostly, time.
I would have some concerns with what the impact would be. I motion to
abandon the northern portion and then proceed with another abandonment
process for auction or other venue or trade on the south portion. I don't want to
see those property owners pitted against US Homes or Cottonwood. It appears
to me this would not necessarily satisfy US Homes concern. Because would not
be able to represent the potential buyers. Rather or not there would it be traffic
of what would be occurring in the right-of-way. So I'm not sure if I were he that I
would be satisfied with the action. Because they've come to us to remedy what
should not really occurred sometime before. Certainly, I would say there are
other options besides auction and abandonment. Mr. DeSpain, the wise person
that he is says maybe we could trade it something. Which is possible. Again,
by just abandoning to the north section we don't resolve the issue. But we
stand ready to implement wherever decision you make.
Mayor Ham: We've legally received just payment for that right- of-way for the
roads that was put in by US Homes and Cottonwood Property. And I personally
don't feel that we are giving public property away. We exchanged that property
for an already constructed road.
Ed Honea: Why should we give 12 acres for a 6 acres road? That land has
some value. If we give the north half of the right-of-way it would be 6 acres for
6, If we give it to US Homes we're giving them 12 acres for 6. If we give to
Tangerine Property we're just giving them 6 acres of Town property. Maybe we
can trade that property for a well sight. Mr. DeSpain had a good idea. We
cou(d go to the owner of Tangerine property and DeConcini Trust, And this is
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public property and we shouldn't give12 acres of public property away for 6
acres of new road,
Mike Hein: If you could maybe move on and give Dan and I a chance to
research some of the statue and check the map. They dedicated over 150 feet
of right-of-way for the new alignment.
Ed Honea: I'm talking acreage. They dedicated 6 acres for 6 acres. It doesn't
go through the property. It goes up and curves. It's not the same length of road
way.
Sandy Groseciose: I have to change the 150 feet to 75 feet on section 1. Is
that correct?
Ed Honea: That's correct.
The motion was made to delete subsection 2C under section I to change right-
of-way from 150 feet to 75 feet. The motion was made by Ed Honea and
second by Herb Kal. Motion failed 5/2. Herb Kal, yes and Ed Honea, yes.
Vice Mayor Sutton: I would like to make another motion to move that Mayor
and Council adopt Resolution 98-47, vacating the original Moore Road right-of-
way between Dove Mountain Boulevard and Camino de Oeste.
Ed Honea: I know this motion is going to pass, but I would like staff to do some
research to see if this is legal what we're doing with public property that's not
on the US Home sight.
The motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, and seconded by Roxanne
Ziegler. Motion carried 5/2. Herb Kai, no and Ed Honea, no.
D. Reappointment of Ma.qistrate - Discussion/Action/Direction
Mike Reuwsaat: I'd like to make a motion to reappointment Russel Dillow for an
additional three year term, And that staff proceed to develop a policy for a
review process for Council for consideration of appointed positions. So that we
have time for both candidate and Council to make a decision in the future.
Judge Dillow: As you know I've been the magistrate for three years and three
months. And I'm here tonight to request your vote for reappointment, In the
past we've had many modifications made in the court. The Court Room was
modified improving it's image; the public through the media has been informed;
(Judge Dillow proceeded to give more example of his accomplishment
throughout the years). In conclusion, their will be many challenges in the future
and I would like to be a part of those and I'm here to ask for your support.
The Council vote was unanimous. Yes
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E. Continued Resolution No. 98-48 - Tangerine/Tortolita Area Plan
Consideration of Contract Between CSC/Counts and the Town of Marana to
prepare an Area Plan for the Northeastern portion of Marana's Planning.
The motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded by Vice Mayor
Sutton, to move for continuous on this item until after Council Retreat. Motion
carried 7/0.
F. Resolution No. 98-49 - Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the
Town of Marana and the University of Arizona (UA) for Membership in
the Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona (Water CASA).
The motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded and by Roxanne Ziegler,
to the approval of Resolution No 98-49. Motion carried 7/0.
G. Pima Association of Governments Regional Council Meeting Agenda -
Review for Discussion and Direction.
Hurvie Davis: The only item that will not be on the Regional Council Agenda is
Item #12 which is the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Memorandum of
Understanding. We at the management committee referred that back to
Environmental Advisory Committee for more study. Item #2 is the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan Update. That is coming before the Regional Council at the
next meeting for adoption. Mr. After is our resident expert on the Traffic Signal
Coordination Grant. I think Mr. After can help me out on this issue. I think items
(#2), (#3),(#4),(#11),(#13) and (#14) are the items we should a have little
discussion on. Because they are rather significant issues coming forward. So
if Mr. After can help me out on Item (#3) Traffic Signal Coordination Grant.
Dave After: The Grant is referring to a traffic signal integration program that
we're looking at doing within this region. It's on the Public Works budget
proposal for next year. The concept is to have an integrated traffic signal in the
systems between the valleys. The City of Tucson, Pima County and Oro Valley.
Will all be integrated. The concept is to help traffic move more smoothly, along
the major routes and reduce congestion and air pollution.
Mayor Harn: What is your suggestion?
David After: We support it and I'll be coming back with an IGA in the future.
Hurvie Davis: item #4 - Report On The Status Of The Transportation
Improvement Program. Tangerine Road. Staff has asked PAG to postpone the
Phase 2 and Phase 3 of Tangerine Road until the fiscal year 2000. As you
might recall, PAG authorized monies for ADOT to do Tangerine Corridor
Transportation Update. And the reason staff is for the postponement of these
two improvement, we want to wait unti~ the study is complete.
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The other thing in the program that may be interest to the Town. There's
a number of projects in TIP for the Avra Valley Airport Improvements. The total
is just over 6 million dollars in the next five year. $323,000 of that being local
money. If the Town proceeds with getting involved with the airport, it becomes
our responsibility, as the program stands here today we will probably be
responsible for the $323,000 of local funds.
The other issue I wanted to mention on the TIP is the Linda Vista 1-10
Interchange. I have not received anything from ADOT. I would encourage the
Town to keep pushing for the improvement program.
Mayor Harn: It is my feelings on this item that we need to being this to their
attention. Because it is not on the TIP. With Council permission I will bring this
to their attention. We think that's a very important future project and we are
very disappointed that it isn't on there.
Hurvie Davis: Item #11 - Regional Vision. Which relates to the urban growth
issues. I believe the planning director have been meeting on this issue with
PAG. There no real action required at the PAG meeting. It's mostly an
information meeting. But we should be abreast of that and be able to provide
input during that discussion.
Mayor Ham: I hope the Council will agree with me. I would like Mr. Flannery to
prepare for me a position*** that I can present it to the Regional Council for our
community. So I can have an understanding of where we are at and what
position we want to put forward.
Hurvie Davis: I would also encourage him to attend the Regional Council
Meeting so he will have the information first hand.
The other item is Item #13 - La Mirage 208 Plan Amendment. Let me very
quickly read this. (In December 1994 PAG Regional Council approve a 208 Plan
Amendment for La Mirage. The Amendment contains several milestones
including an overhaul five year deadline of December 1999 for initiation of
construction. Since then, the developer has requested that PAG Regional
Council approve the modification removing the requirement of the affluent
agreement to be in place by December 1996. We'd acted on that before. That
was the affluent agreement between the Town, Pima County and City of
Tucson.) Another milestone, we asking for protection permit application be
made for the Arizona Department of Environmental Equality which was
developed in December 1997. The Developer suggested that this be replaced
by a commitment to provide a status report every Mamh, on the progress. The
Management committee moved a motion similar to what I'm going to read now.
(In order to maintain the integrity of the 208 Amendment Process it is vital that
208 Amendments continue to include a requirement for milestone. The existing
requirement is that the developer initiates construction by December 1999 which
should be made more specific and clarified by the following: 1. A letter of
completeness ADEQ by March 1, 1999; 2. An approval to construct must be
receive by ADEQ by October 1, 1999; 3. The developer must issue a notarized
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notice to proceed to a contract in construction of the Wastewater Treatment
Facility by December 1, 1999; 4. Approval of construction must be received from
ADEQ for construction of the Wasterwater Treatment Facility by May 1, 2000;
5. Failure to meet any of these milestones will resort in a forfeiture of the 208
Amendment that the developer has and the developer will be sued as
recommended in the Marana 208 Area Wide Water Quality Plan Update being
conducted. Join by Pima County and the Town of Marana.)
Herb Kai: In regard to the 208 Plan. We should notify Mr. McNulty with
Doerkin Property and let him be aware of these mile stone that they are going
to have to meet. Will they be in violation.?
Mike Hein: Mr. Doerkin and his representative are pushing hard on the 208.
The proposal that was approved by the management committee was worked on
between our staff and staff from Pima County Waste Water. Mr. McNulty was
not at the Management Committee Meeting. They are certainly aware of the
activity. What this does is help clarify what the expectation are from the party.
They've missed two bench marks. They had a deadline for December 1999,
that called for the initiation of construction which was very unclear and arguable.
These are very dear and precise, tangible bench marks that can monitor the
progress if in fact they are working in good faith towards the completion of the
project.
Herb Kal: That correspondence should be sent to them to make them aware of
that these milestone are met and that they could be in violation and they'll be
losing their clients.
Hurvie Davis: We will follow-up with PAG since it was an item on their agenda
for the Management Committee. I'm assuming that the PAG agency notified Mr.
Doerkin who is the representative. If they have not done so, than we will do so,
Hurvie Davis: Item #14 - Potential Changes in Wastewater Designated
Management Agency (DMA) Status. That is the Town of Sahuarita. Went
before the voters today. For authority in the Wastewater Management business.
If the voter approves Sahuarita's request, Sahuarita intends to ask PAG to
process a 208 Plan Amendment. They are moving to get into the Wastewater
business, to be their own operator.
Dan Hochuli: Sahuarita will be in the Wastewater Treatment business if they
desire. The vote pasted 272 to 106.
Roxanne Ziegler: About the Linda Vista & Twin Peaks Interchange. It has
been my experience if you keep asking for the same things the same way you
are going to be told no. And since I've been on this Council we've been asking
for the interchange and we've been told no, no and no. Maybe, we need to
repackage this deal.
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Vice Mayor Sutton: We've had as good a plan we can put together with
private funding. But I will work on that.
Mayor Harm We have made progress. When we started we did not have the
support of Supervisor Sharon Bronson. We now have very strong support from
Supervisor Bronson and the ADOT Representative for our area.
H. State Le.qislative Matters - Discussion IActionlDirection
Dan Hochuli: Last year this Council directed staff to ask the Resolution
Committee of the League of Cities and Towns to propose Legislation which
would revise the requirement that the Clerk, Engineer and Magistrate be
appointed in the first meeting following the election. The Legislation was
successful a few weeks ago, and has been signed with the law. I will be
presenting it to you sometime in the future, the Town Code Amendment. It is
now up to Towns to decide when those three(3) officers are appointed. The
concern raised by the Council was when we requested the change, that a brand
new Council was required by state law to make three (3) appointments in the
first meeting after they were seated. And that made it difficult for Council
members to do. The statue has been amended to say those appointment will
take place as provided by Town Ordinance.
I. Mayor and Council's Report
Sherry Millner: I had the pleasure of attending the graduation of the Marana
Plus High School students. I've been very honored for the past three years to
attend and I think it's the greatest thing they have in the Valley.
Roxanne Ziegler: I had an opportunity to meet with Paul Johnson, he's running
for governor for the State of Arizona against Jane Hall and she mentioned she
would like to come and meet with the Council if we so desired.
Ed Honea: Monthly Chamber Luncheon will be Wednesday May 20~" at 12
noon at Trico and the speaker will be Sharon Bronson.
Mayor Harn: I was honored by the Chamber of Commerce to present the State
of the Town Address at their morning breakfast.
J. ManaReCs Report
Hurvie Davis: Some of us took a tour of the Gallery project and Golf Course in
the Dove Mountain area. We were all extremely impressed. I hope to come
back and see it when it's completed. I think it's a real asset to this community.
What they are doing to preserve the natural integrity of the area is really
outstanding. With that I have nothing further to say. Again, thank you for the
opportunity,
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Mike Hein: (t's been a busy couple of weeks. But I've continued to follow
Hurvie around and learn as much as I can prior to his departure, and I
appreciate everything he's done. I will certainly miss him and I wish him well.
Hurvie Davis: The reason I decided to continue with my commitment and retire
and to go fishing is because, believed in the selection and interviews process
that we went through, and that the Town is being left in excel(ent hands with Mr.
Hein and the special staff that we have.
Mayor Harm I've instructed Sandy to send a bouquet to Vick Charnis funeral
so that they will know that we have recognized him.
X. FUTURE AGENDAITEMS
Vice Mayor Sutton: The Tax Code Memo that Mr. Hein is going to put out and
the appointment of the Blue Ribbon Commission. Also, Salary of the Magistrate
and Planning and Zoning appointments.
Mike Reuwsaat: The County has made a significant recommendation in term
of a park. I would like to see a messaging of the memorandum in a strong
position statement that this Council talks about it's own destiny. Supporting the
concept in some areas but not in it entirety.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Vice Mayor Sutton, to adjourn.
The motion passed 7/0. Meeting adjourned at 9:00.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of
the Marana T~wn Council held on May 19, 1998. I further certify that a quorum
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