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Home My WebLink About09/01/1998 Regular Council Meeting MinutesII. IlL IV. MINUTES. OF REGUL, AR COUNCIL MEETING. MARANA TOWN COUNC[L · September 1, I998 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, September 1, 1998 CA LL TO ORDER By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:01 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Ora Harn INVOCATION Led by Paul Ruehl, Sr. of the Salvation Army 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 STAFF Michael Hein Sandy Groseclose Jane Johnson Roy Cuaron Dave Atler Dan Hochuli Brad DeSpain Jocelyn Entz Dave Smith Dan Groseclose Ann Meadows Judy Capen Betty Horrigan Lily Grijalva Dick Gear Janet Carr Katherine White Town Manager Town Clerk Human Resource Director Finance Director Town Engineer Town Attorney Utilities Director Exec. Assistant to Town Manager Chief of Police Grant Coordinator Water Administration Manager Records Supervisor Record Clerk/VVater Board Chairperson Town Courier/Mail Clerk Annexation/Econ. Dev. Office Support Asst. Office Support Asst. Vo VI. MIN UTES OF.REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M'AIL~NA'.TOWN COUNCIL September I, 1998 APPROVAL OFAGENDA A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, seconded by Roxanne Ziegler, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried 7/0. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to accept the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of August 18, 1998 with the correction on Item D. The motion carried 7/0. ¥II. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Paul Ruehl, Sr., of the Salvation Army, 13897 North Sandario Rd. Mr. Ruehl thanked the members of the Council and the people of Marana for the donations given to the Salvation Army Mervyns's Children shopping spree last month. Sherry Millner stated that she enjoyed the program and looked forward to doing it next year. Sandy Groseclose, the Town Clerk, introduced new employee Katherine White. ¥III. STAFF REPORTS IX. No action taken, GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Consent ARenda 1. Resolution No. 98-96; Continental Ranch Sunflower, Phase III - Request for Approval of a 182-Lot Single Family Detached Home Subdivision Final Plat on 43 Acres Located in a Portion of the Northeast ¼ of Section 20, Township 12, Range 12 East. Property Owner/Applicant is Del Webb Coventry Homes Construction of Tucson, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 2. Resolution No. 98-96 - Request for Approval of Two Liquor Licenses; Giant Industries Arizona, Inc., an Arizona Corporation, Located at 4180 West Ina Road, (Formerly Union 76) and 4479 West Ina Road (Formerly Chevron), Marana, Arizona A motion was made by Ed Honea, and seconded by Herb Kal, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried 7/0. 2 B= C= MINUTES· Oi~ REGULAR COUNC!I~ MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL September Il 1998 Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Lilia (Lily) Grijalva with the Town of Marana Mayor Harn stated that this was to celebrate and honor Lily Grijalva for her devotion and service of 20 years to the Town of Marana. Jane Johnson, Director of Human Resources, stated this was the very first service award the Town has given. This award is for the exceptional accomplishment of working for the Town for 20 years, for dedication to the purpose of the town. A Proclamation was read and given by Councilman Ed Honea Presentation of Sampler by Mayor Harn Presentation of Flowers by Herb Kal Jane Johnson thanked Lily for being here to share this celebration of service. "You are the first. You have set the standard for all who follow in your footsteps." Presentation of Award Package by Vice Mayor Sutton Jane Johnson concluded that August 31 through 5, 1998 is declared Lily Grijalva Week. Mayor Harn announced that cake would be served, and there will be a picnic in the Marana Park on September 4, 1998 to honor Lily. Recess at 7:12. Council back in session at 7:30. Resolution No. 98-97 - Amending the Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures for the Establishment of Community Facility Districts Mike Hein stated that this resolution would amend the policy guidelines that the Mayor and Council previously adopted in regards to the community facility districts. After working with the bond council, some recent changes, guidelines and laws have indicated a need to change the existing policy. This proposal would modify the policy in two ways. (A) Removing the need for a full appraisal at the time of application; Save expenses; with the changing market this will give a more accurate appraisal. (B) Allows more latitude; Council has the ability to reduce debt coverage ratio with a development agreements. Mi NU TE S. OF R'EGU LA R.CO UNCI L' MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL · September 1, 1998 These are all recommendations from the Town's bond council, Scott Ruby. Staff is recommending approval at this time. A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded by Vice Mayor Sutton, to adopt Resolution No. 98-97 amending the Marana Community Facility Districts Policy Guidelines. The motion carried 7~0. D. Pima County HOME Program Grant Mike Hein stated the County has been offered $91,875 of HOME money to construct two new homes in the Marana area. The following is a brief break down regarding cost. · HUD requires a 25 percent match in the form of cash or in-kind contributions. · $91,875 (Pima County HOME funds) 75% of the projects total cost. · The land previously received through CDBG monies would be used as the area to construct the facilities. · The remaining required match by the town would be $6,825 under this project and it is recommended that it be taken out of the Manager's Contingency Budget. A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded Vice Mayor Sutton, to direct staff to request from Pima County a HOME Program Grant to build two houses on the Town's property in Honea Heights. If successful, the Town will be required to provide as much as $6,825 from the Town Manager's Contingency Budget. The motion carried 7~0, Cancellation of the October 20, 1998 Council MeetinR Due to Conflict with the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Conference - The Mayor and Council will be Attending the Arizona League Conference, October 20,4998 through October 23, 1998. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, and seconded by Ed. Honea, to approve the cancellation of the Marana Town Council Meeting on October 20, 1998. The motion carried 7~0. F. Mayor and Council's Report · Councilwoman Sherry Millner- no report, · Councilwoman Roxanne Ziegler- no report. · Councilman Herb Kal- no report. · Vice Mayor Sutton - attended the ribbon cutting for the Cortaro 1-10 interchange. Excellent event. · Councilman Mike Reuwsaat- encouraged people to vote on September 8th and vote for Marana's future. · Councilman Ed Honea- no report. 4 MINUTES 'OF'REGULAR couNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL ' · September 1~ 1998 Mayor Harn- lA) Attended meeting at Williams Airforce Base with ADOT (Arizona Department of Transportation), MAG (Maricopa Association of Government) and PAG (Pima County Association of Government) committees. This year the Town will get an increase from the Federal Government for transportation, lB) Attended the ATS Presentation of the Deregulation of Electricity, which will start the 1st of January 1999. Deregulation will start first with businesses and later be presented to private homeowners. (The public could be notified by newsletter or Town Hall Meeting). G. Manager's Report Mike Hein stated he has been working on a variety of things: · Very pleased about the progress on the bank protection project · CAWCD IGA that the Town of Marana passed goes to the CAWCD on Thursday. Staff is expecting things to go smoothly. When this is done there will be nothing else to wait for except opening of the bids. · For the second year in a row the Town has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finandal Reporting. Roy Cuaron has done a tremendous job and we will make sure there is a press release as well as recognition of the award. Xl. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Roxanne Ziegler requested possible future Town Hall meeting regarding Continental Ranch Linear Park. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ed Honea, and seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to adjourn. The motion passed 7/0. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. CERTIFICATION hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council h_~~tember 1,1998. I further certify SA'I~. G/~,ECL~OWN CLERK