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.
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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
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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]
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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.
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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.