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PLACE AND DATE
Marana Town Hall, December 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
By Mayor Ora Harn at 7:10 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Harn
INVOCATION
Instead of an Invocation, Mayor Harn read an excerpt regarding
Hanukkah.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL
Ora Harn
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
Michael Hein
Sandy Groseclose
Kelly Schwab
Jerry Flannery
Thomas Benavidez
Roy Cuaron
Brad DeSpain
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Development Services Administrator
Town Attorney
Finance Director
Utilities Director
APPROVAL OFAGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Sutton, seconded by Ed Honea, to
approve the agenda as written. The motion carried 7/0.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Sherry Millner, to accept
the Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1998. The
motion carried 7/0. Michael Reuwsaat and Roxanne Ziegier abstained.
Vii. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mike Reuwsaat recognized Kelly Schwab's work for the town; she was
attending her last Council meeting.
Herb Kal announced that there is a kettle from the Salvation Army at the
Chevron in Marana.
Mayor Harn introduced Ken Lawrence, the new Director of Parks and
Recreation. She also recognized Wade McLean's Doctorate in
Education. She proclaimed the week of December 19 as Dr. Wade
McLean week. She reported that Evergreen donated trees to the Town
which were distributed to Town employees; some were also taken to the
Marana Health Center and Food Bank and given to families in need of a
tree.
VIII. STAFF R_EPORTS
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No action taken.
GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS_
Resolution No. 98.26 - Adoption of Development Agreement
between the Town of Marana and Granite Construction Company
for the development of the Tangerine Road Aggregate Plant, which
is a sand and gravel extraction operation.
Mike Hein congratulated Thomas Benavides and Jack
Neuback, had worked on the plan for more than a year.
Thomas Benavides said the agreement will last approximately 40
years. Granite Construction Company is obligated to reclaim the
land after the 40-year period.
A motion was made by Herb Kal, seconded by Mike Reuwsaat, to adopt
Ordinance No. 98.26 approving the Development Agreement between
the Town of Marana and Granite Construction Company for the Tangerine
Road Aggregate Plant. The motion carried 7/0.
B. Pima Association of Governments Regional Council Meeting -
Review for Discussion and Direction.
Mayor Harn reported that members of the PAG Regional Council
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will be going to Phoenix and will meet with the MAG Regional
Council. They will discuss with Arizona State Department of
Transportation the monies passed down to the States from federal
transportation funding that Arizona pays to the government. 81,5%
will come back to the State (which is 6.5% more than in the past).
C. Mayor and Council's Report
Councilwoman Sherry Millner - Attended the National Congress
of Cities and Towns in Kansas City and Northwest Fire's annual
awards dinner.
Councilwoman Roxanne Ziegler - None
· Councilman Herb Kal- None
Councilman Ed Honea - Reminded everyone that the following
Tuesday at 8:15 a.m., they would be breaking ground for the new
Senior Center.
Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton - Marana Appreciation Day was held at
the Gallery Golf Course which is now open to the public.
Councilman Mike Reuwsaat- None
XI.
· Mayor Ora Ham - Agreed with Vice Mayor Sutton that the Gallery
Golf Course is excellent.
D. Manager's Report_
Mike Hein congratulated Jerry Flannery on the work he has been
doing in his new position.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mike Reuwsaat, and seconded by Vice Mayor
Sutton, to adjourn. The motion passed 7/0. Meeting adjourned at 7:45
p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct
minutes of the Marana Town Council held on December 15, 1998. I
further certify that a quorum was present.
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