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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1994 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 1994 PLACE AND DATE: Marana Town Hall, August 2, 1994. I. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Ore M. Ham. Time: 7:43 P.M PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Ore M Ham. II1. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Ore M. Ham. IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Ora M. Ham Sharon Pdce Tom Clark Ed Honea Betty Horrigan Herb Kal Helen Key Mayor Vice Mayor, Excused Council Member, Excused Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member STAFF: Hurvie Davis Sandra L. Groseclose Dan Hochuli Gerald Flannery Mick Mathieu Roy Cuaren Mamia King Town Manager Town Clerk Town Attorney Planning Administrator Town Engineer Financial Administrator Volunteer Manager Assistant 11 membem of the Public. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Hurvie Davis suggested that Item IX-I precede Item IX-F. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Betty Horrigan and carried unanimously to approve the agenda as read with the changes that Order of Business Item IX-I to precede Item IX-F. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Regular Council Meeting Of July 19. 1994. A motion was made by Herb Kal, seconded by Betty Horrigan and carded unanimously to approve the minutes of Regular Council Meeting of July 19, 1994. VII. PETITIONS AND COMMENTS None. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Marana Founders Day Mayor Harn asked when the next Founders Day meeting would be held. Sandra Groseclose stated that the next meeting would be at the Town Hall on Tuesday, August 9, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. There will be a rodeo and parade. Hurvie Davis announced that at the next Council meeting he would introduce some new employees from Public Works. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 1994 GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Town Maaistrate Selection - Discussion And Action Relative To Employment. Salary_ And Benefits Of Town Ma_oistrate. And Selection Of Individual To Complete The Term Of The Outgoina Town Ma_oistrate. Hurvie Davis stated that a search for a replacement for retiring Judge George Kline was held, and two top candidates were chosen by a selection committee. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal and carded 5 to 1 with Helen Key voting no, to retain Russell Dillow as the Town Magistrate to complete the current term which expires June 30, 1995, and that the salary be $32,500 to include all benefits available to Town employees. Dan Hochuli thanked Mr. Paul Simon. Mayor Harn noted that the decision was a difficult one. Paul Simon thanked the Council for the opportunity. B. Public Hearinn And Council Action - Applicant Granite Construction Comoanv Has Aoolied For Specific Plan Aooroval. Setting Regulations And Guidelines For The Excavation And Processing Of Sand And Gravel. The Reclamation Of Land And The Future Industrial DeveloDment. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded Betty Horrigan and carried unanimously to go into public hearing on Granite Construction. Steve Betts, representing Granite Construction, Two North Central, Phoenix: He introduced General Manager Ted Haworth and Project Manager Ken Kubacki. Mr. Betts noted that it has been difficult coming up with an acceptable land use for the Granite property. He wanted the Council to examine the east 160 acres. A sand and gravel operation is the best use. He noted the problems the Planning Commission had with the plan for the property. Ken Kubacki, 7114 E. Illinois, Tucson: He explained the revised plan. Ted Haworth, 4115 E. Illinois, Tucson: He explained about Granite Construction and the company's commitment to the community. Public Comments: 1. David Bentley, representing owner of property near Granite, 3131 N Country Club Rd. Ste. #206, Tucson: Opposed the proposed Granite development because a gravel mine would discourage other types of development in the area. Ed Honea suggested that Planning Administrator Gerald Flannery provide details of Granite's plan. Hurvie Davis asked about the Santa Cruz levee alignment and Granite's involvement. Ted Haworth stated that he has not been approached on the matter for about three months. Gerald Flannery noted that the General Plan is a tool to implement the zoning. There was a conflict of Granite's plan with the General Plan. Granite has revised its plan and it is now in compliance. The Council, Staff and Granite representatives discussed mining possibilities, bank protection and flooding dangers in the Santa Cruz river. Gerald Flannery stated a conditional approval could be done by amending the General Plan or having the bank protection be done. Ed Honea stated that he cannot approve mining near the landfill without bank protection in place MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 2~ 1994 A Granite representative suggested that the wording of the plan be changed from "within the floodway" to "within the flood plain". Ed Honea suggested that the Council had two choices: send Granite's plan back to the Planning Commission or they could deny it. Mayor Ham agreed that it should go back to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Betty Horrigan and carried unanimously to go out of public headng. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal and carded unanimously to send [Granite's plan] back to the Planning Commission and give [Granite] an opportunity to clean it up a little bit and bdng it back to the Planning Commission's satisfaction. Recess. Time: 9:11 P.M. Back in session. All Council Membem present except for Tom Clark and Sharon Price. Time: 9:29 P.M. _C. Resolution #94-t7 - File #94-2305 - Aoplicant Richmond American Homes Is Reouestin_o Preliminary Plat ADeroval For Parcel 51 In The Continental Ranch Specific Plan. The Plannino Commission Recommended ApProval Of The Prelimina~ Plat. A Public Hearin_o Was Held By The Town Council On July 19. t994. And The Town Council Voted To Reouest Staff To Pre~)are This Resolution For Passage. Gerald Flannery gave a summary of the Item, stated that at the last Council meeting the preliminary plat was approved. The Resolution is now ready for approval. John Wood, representing Richmond Amedcan Homes, 4444 E. Broadway: He spoke on the conditions of approval, efthe relocation cost. The High cost estimate was $55,000. Hurvie Davis recommended that a cost cap be set at $55,000. Mayor Ham suggested a five year limit. Herb Kal suggested two to three yearn. John Wood suggested four years. Gerald Flannery suggested an assurance bond agreement on an annual basis. Dan Hochuli asked for a clarification on Mr. Wood's request then stated that what Mr. Wood was asking for was approval of the preliminary plat with a modification of the cap provided that the developer do it within three years and if not, the plat would be revoked. He suggested that Resolution 94-17 pass the way it is. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal and carded unanimously to continue this item. _D. Resolution No. 94-18 - At The Marana Town Council Meetino Of July 19. 1994. The Town Council Reviewed Information Relatino To Landfills. ComDostino. Solid Waste And Liquid Waste. At The Conclusion Of The A_oenda Item. The Council Voted To Reduest Staff To Preeam A Resolution On This Matter, In Order TO Convey Its Position And The Urcency Of That Messa_oe To The Pima County Board Of Sueervisors And The City Of Tucson Council. This Resolution Is Now Presented To The Council. A motion was made by Betty Horrigan, seconded by Helen Key and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 94-18 to express to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson its need for a speedy resolution to the issue of a regional landfill and further that the Mayor send a letter with a copy of this Resolution to the members of the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson. Resolution No. 94-19 - Fiscal Year 1994-95 Bud_oet AeDroval - The Budoet Has Been Presented To The Town Council On Numerous Occasions. Most Recently At The Public Hearin_o Held On July 19, 1994, The B~d~let, Totalin_o $9.326.452.00 Is Now Presented To The Council. To Be Approved Bv Resolution. A motion was made by Helen Key, seconded by Ed Honea and carded unanimously to adopt Resolution 94-19, adopting the fiscal 1994-95 budget at $9,326,452. _F. Executive Session - Pumuant To A.R.S. Section 38-43t.03(A)(4) For Discussion And Consultation With The Town Attorney. To Consider Its Position And Instruct Its Attorney Reoardin_o Marana's Position In The Indicated Liti_oation In Referendum No. 94.02. Ordinance 94.07. New World Homes Rezonin§, [Follows Item IX-I] MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 1994 Ed Honea asked if both executive sessions [Items IX-F and Gl could go under one motion. Dan Hochuli answered yes. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Helen Key and carded unanimously to enter into Executive Session Pursuant To A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(4) For Discussion And Consultation With The Town Attorney, To Consider Its Position And Instruct Its Attorney Regarding Marana's Position In The Indicated Litigation In Referendum No. 94.02, Ordinance 94.07, New World Homes Rezoning and Executive Session Pursuant To A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(4) For Discussion And Consultation With The Town Attorney, To Consider Its Position And Instruct Its Attorney Regarding Possible Litigation With Arizona Department Of Corrections And Management And Training Corporation. Time: 10:30 P.M. Retum from Executive Session. All Council Members present except for Tom Clark and Sharon Pdce. Time: 11 Executive Session - Pursuant To A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(4) For Discussion And Consultation With The Town Attorney. To Consider Its Position And Instruct Its Attorney Regarding Possible Urination With Arizona Degartment Of Corrections And Management And Training Corooration, H. Resolutions Committee Appointment - The Marana Town Council Will Appoint A Council Member To The Resolutions Committee Of The Leanue Of Arizona Cities And Towns. This Committee Is Resoonsible For Ipeveloping Municioal Policy For Adoption During The League Annual Conference In October. A motion was made by Helen Key, seconded by Betty Horrigan and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Ora Ham to represent the Town of Marana on the League Resolutions Committee for 1994. Facilities Expansion. Lease Of The Marana Center - The Marana Town Council AoDroved Nenotiations For Lease Of The Marana Center For Office Space. This Matter Is Beinu Returned For Town Council CQncurrence. [Precedes Item IX-Fl Hurvie Davis reported on the negotiation for the lease. Marcia King provided additional information. A motion was made by Ed Honea, seconded by Herb Kal and carried 5-1 with Betty Horrigan voting no, to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a three-year lease for the Marana Center not to exceed $7.19 per sq. f. with option to renew as well as a option to purchase. J. MAYOR'S REPORT None. _K. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT None. _X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. XI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Betty Horrigan, seconded by Ed Honea and carded unanimously to adjoum. Time: 11:45 P.M. AUDIO TAPES OF THE MEETING ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MARANA TOWN HALL CLERK'S OFFICE CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Marana Town Council held on August 2, 1994. I further certify that a quorum was present. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 1994 File location on computer Local Area Network: H:\MINUTES\COUNCIL\1994.MIN\08-02-94.MIN Prepared by Colin L. Miller, 8/14/94 Meeting length: 4:00 hrs. Type is Arial, 9.5 point.