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Home My WebLink About05/17/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, May 17, 2006. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 6:35 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 Excused Present ST AFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Anna Janezic, Mountain View High School Grad Night Committee Chair, addressed the Council and asked for a $10,000 donation to help fund a 2007 Graduation Night celebration. The event will be held immediately following the graduation ceremony and is a commitment by parents, school, and the business community to provide a graduation night celebration that is safe and alcohol and drug free. The evening will include music, games, activities, food, and prizes. The donation will help purchase publicity materials, banners, and supplies. Council Member Comerford asked for a number of graduates that might attend. Ms. Janezic said there are currently 497 potential seniors for next year. Council Member Comerford asked for the number of students that are Marana residents and for planned fundraising information. Ms. Janezic stated that their first fundraising will be to solicit the area businesses. E. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION - Mayor Honea announced that May 21 - 27,2006 was Public Works Week. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2006 F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Allen introduced his wife, Sharon, son Travis, and Caitlyn Campbell. Travis fulfilled his requirements at New Mexico Military Institute and was on the Superintendent's list. Council Member McGorray said her son is doing better after being sick for the past month,. She said it is wonderful for Marana that the RT A passed. Council Member Comerford said she had the privilege of attending a recording session with 50 Marana High School Band students in Disneyland. Mayor Honea commented on the passing of Propositions 1,2,3 and 4. He said the Marana 'ii-cent sales tax will cease when the RTA 'ii-cent sales tax is implemented and that the Town will benefit from the R T A, which will lay the groundwork for the water project. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, thanked Mayor Honea, Council Member Allen and Assistant Town Manager Jim DeGrood for their leadership with the RTA. The next step will be to implement project such as the Twin Peaks. He also introduced Eric Hockins, Intern for the Manager's office. Gilbert Davidson, Assistant Town Manager, said the second budget study session will be on May 25, 2006, and the next regular Council meeting will be on June 6, 2006. Mr. DeGrood shared a collage of pictures from the After Prom Party, prepared by the Marana High School After Prom Party Committee. Mr. Hockins said he has a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He moved to Arizona from California, is a people-oriented person, and would like to work for the Town of Marana to stay in the area. Council Member Allen announced that Frank Cassidy's son received his Air Force pilot's license. Mr. Cassidy also announced that his daughter graduated from the University of Arizona. H. STAFF REPORTS There were none. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-61: Relating to Development; ratifying design approval for the development known as Monkey Business (Barbara Berlin) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2006 2. Resolution No. 2006-62: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Gladden Farms Block 1 (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2006-63: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a fmal plat for Gladden Farms Block 9 (Barbara Berlin) 4. Resolution No. 2006-64: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Gladden Farms Block 19 (Barbara Berlin) 5. Resolution No. 2006-65: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 (Barbara Berlin) 6. LiQuor License: Change Agent for Oldfather Inn (Jocelyn Bronson) 7. Minutes of the April 25, 2006 study session and May 2, 2006 regular meeting. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Blake, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2006-66: Relating to Transportation; declaring support to develop a regional transportation plan and designating an initial contact person to act on its behalf in identifying regionally significant routes for Pinal County (Gilbert Davidson) Mr. Davidson addressed the Council and said Resolution No. 2006-66 supports Pinal County's efforts to establish a long- range plan for a Regional Transportation Plan. He also said that Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, will be the Town's representative assisting with the development of the plan. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Allen, Resolution No. 2006-66 was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2006-67: Relating to Parks & Recreation; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for the Santa Cruz River Park/Rattlesnake park Project (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed the Council and said the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for both the "Santa Cruz River Park" and "Marana Rattlesnake Park" Bond items involve the Silverbell-Cortaro District Park. $4.5 million will be allocated for park improvements and bank protection. Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Resolution No. 2006-67 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. State Le2:islative Issues: DiscussionlDirection/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX MAY 17,2006 Mayor Honea announced that the Governor vetoed proposed bill 23-81, which would have placed restrictions and mandates on the collection and use of development fees. Mr. Reuwsaat said that City of Tucson has the Tiff Bill ready to go to the Senate, and there is a sales tax bill that the Town would like the Governor to veto. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 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 Notwithstanding the mayor's discretion of what items to place on the agenda, if three or more council members request an item to be placed on the agenda, it must be placed upon the agenda for the second regular town council meeting after the date of the request (Marana Town Code, Title 2, Chapter 2-4, Section 2-4-2 B) O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:02 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes ofthe Marana Town Council meeting held on May 17, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~\\,,'n"'I~ ~ ~" OF M..q ~ ~~,~\\"""'"" ~ -, ~ ~O~ ~~~ ::: J.;:. ~ CORPORATE ~~.. .. S '0<"-'0 !' = = SSEAL!i - .... ~ ~;: ~~, ~ ~ ~ "1~~"'''m''\~ ~ ~ ~/Z '\9"I'~ ~I/I';U\\\~