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Home My WebLink About12/06/2005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DECEMBER 6, 2005 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, December 6, 2005. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:01 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Absent Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCA TIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVALOFAGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda was unanimously approved with agenda item 1.4 being moved to number one of Council Action and agenda item K.2 being removed. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and thanked everyone who attended the Marana Chamber of Commerce and Marana Arts Council Holiday Party. He presented Council Members Escobedo and McGorray each with a $250 check for Miracle in Marana and the Marana Food Bank. Dean Wingert, Gladden Forest L.L.C, addressed the Council and acknowledged the recent passing of Mike Etter, former Project Director for the Gladden Farms community. In memory of Mr. Etter, a check was donated to Miracle in Marana. E. PRESENTATIONS There were none. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DECEMBER 6, 2005 F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Escobedo thanked the public and staff for assisting with the Miracle in Marana, which will be on December 17, 2005. He also announced that he is no longer employed with AAA Landscaping. Council Member Comerford stated that she attended the Marana Chamber of Commerce & Marana Arts Council Holiday Party and the Tucson's newly elected City Council lunch. Vice Mayor Kai said that on December 15 & 16, 2005, he would be attending a Colorado Water Users Association meeting to discuss current and future needs of water users dependent on Colorado water. Council Member McGorray said that she had attended several activities over the past two weeks, some of which included: the Oro Valley dedication for the reclaimed water system, Golf for Kids Tournament, which raised $40,000 for the Marana elementary students, the Micro Business Academy, the Holiday Tree Lighting, and the Women on the Move Awards Group. Council Member Allen thanked the Council and staff for their support at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) press conference. Mayor Honea said that he too attended the holiday party and the Holiday Tree Lighting. He commented on the item that was removed from the agenda and said that the Council is firmly committed to the Marana Western Events Center (MWEC), but the opportunity to buy a covered building did not work out at this time. Council Member Escobedo recognized Francisco Rodriguez, Town Building Inspector, and staff for their efforts in collecting 2,020 pounds offood for the Marana Food Bank. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, addressed the Council and thanked Mayor Honea, Council Member Allen, and Mr. DeGrood for their leadership on the RT A. He stated that a journalist from the Wall Street Journal interviewed Roger Yohen, with SAHBA, regarding the new residential design standards. He also announced that the core permit for the Santa Cruz River bank, the reconstruction of Silverbell Road, and the Ina Road Bridge is now signed. Mr. Reuwsaat said a meeting was held with four family members of Maran a Vistas regarding improvements for the neighborhood, which include security lighting, sidewalks, bus stops, and possible speed bumps. A community neighborhood meeting is being planned for January 9, 2006. He also stated that approximately 250-300 individuals attended the Twin Peaks Interchange Environmental Assessment Meeting and he thanked Harvey Gill, Kevin Thornton, and Keith Brann for their great presentation. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that recent meetings with State Land had been held; as a result, 70 acres on the southeast side of the airport should go to auction by July 2006. There are considerations for industrial and commercial development for the remainder of land around the airport, and a bid for 300 acres from Saguaro Springs is being considered. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DECEMBER 6, 2005 Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and announced that on Thursday, December 8, 2005, there will be an open-house from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marana Municipal Complex Conference Center to discuss a purposed new interchange north of the Marana interchange and south of the Pinal Air Park interchange. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2005-146: Relating to Community Development Block Grants; approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment Number 2 to the 2003 Community Development Block Grant program contract for management and implementation of remaining project funds (Dan Groseclose) 2. Resolution No. 2005-147: Relating to Community Development Block Grants; approving and authorizing the execution of Amendment Number 1 to the 2004 Community Development Block Grant program contract for management and implementation of remaining project funds (Dan Groseclose) 3. Resolution No. 2005-148: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or condemnation of lands and property rights needed for Project No. 99-050, Silverbell Road, Cortaro Road to Ina Road; and declaring an emergency (Frank Cassidy) 4. Relatine: to Human Resources: Requests for additional personnel (Regina Fleming) 5. Resolution No. 2005-150: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing an additional holiday for Town employees on December 23, 2005 (Mike Reuwsaat) 6. Minutes of the November 1 and November 15, 2005 Regular Meetings and November 8 Study Session. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DECEMBER 6, 2005 J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2005-149: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Payson Farms (Barbara Berlin) Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and stated that the need for a revised resolution was for a separate condition requiring a dedication for Sanders Road, which is not yet completed. The revised resolution now adds language that requires the dedication to be made before the approval is effective and before recordation. He said that there would not be a delay in the approval process. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2005-149 with the recommended conditions, including the conditions presented by Mr. Cassidy, was unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.26: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a multi-block rezoning for Gladden Farms (Barbara Berlin) Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and said that the proposed rezoning would officially change R-7 zoning to R-8 in Block 20 and change R-7 zoning to R-6 in Block 22. The rezoning would also include a piece ofland for the Heritage Park. Mr. Wingert addressed the Council and showed a power point presentation of an updated master plan for the Gladden Farms Community. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2005.26 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSffiLE ACTION 1. Discussion: Proposed amendment to Section 1, Personnel Policies and Procedures; adding Section 1-2-10, Restriction on Children and Non- Employees in the Workplace (Regina Fleming) Regina Fleming, Human Resources Director, addressed the Council and said that amending the policy, by restricting the amount of time children and visitors spend in the work place will add to productivity, safety, and professionalism in the work place. Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and stated that no action needs to be taken because it is a personnel policy change. It will be brought back before the Council on December 20, 2005 for approval. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DECEMBER 6, 2005 M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. 1. Executive Session. Pursuant to A.R.S. ~38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none. O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:37 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on December 6, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~\",'n ~_\.OF ~ *'. ,~";\\1"""1'~ ~ ~O~~ ~'A~ :: ~ ~ CORPORATE ~~ ~ _ E CXX;) :' = = iSEALi :: ~ ik ~ ~ ~ v.il ~ S ~ -1.~/lIm"\~ ~ ....~ 'ilZ ~gl'~ ~1/lliU\\\~