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Home My WebLink About07/18/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX JULY 18, 2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, July 18, 2006. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:10 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 Deputy 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 Comerford, seconded by Council Member Allen, the agenda was amended to remove item 1.4 from the Consent Agenda. The amended agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Patti Weiss addressed the Council and stated that she is running for Congress. She said Marana is an economic diamond in the area and she expressed her appreciation and respect for all the Council is doing for the town. E. PRESENTATIONS Workforce Housing Presentation (Jim DeGrood) Jim DeGrood, Assistant Town Manager, addressed the Council and thanked them for approving the budget, which includes $100,000 for the establishment of an Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) program. The program will be available for all full-time employees making less than $50,000 per year or whose family income falls below 120 percent of the median income for their household. The maximum benefit per employee is the lesser of $12,500 or five percent of the purchase price and will be repaid to the town when the employee sells the home. The EAH program will be developed in cooperation with Fannie Mae. Mr. DeGrood spoke of benefits the program will have including reducing the response time and costs for "on-call" employees. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX JULY 18, 2006 Council Member McGorray asked what happens with the mortgage if the homebuyer is no longer an employee with the town. Mr. DeGrood said the mortgage stays with the town as long as the person is in the house even if they are no longer employed with the town. Council Member Escobedo asked how the funds will be compensated and how the five percent will be evaluated at the time of the sale of the home. Mr. DeGrood said the Town will identify what the percentage investment is in the home at the time of the purchase and that will be the same percentage at the time of the sale. The escrow instructions will be given at the time of purchase and the exact details of compensation will be worked through the Fannie Mae program. Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, addressed the Council and said that several employees have inquired about the program. He said return monetary investment may not be seen in the near future, or at all, but would be beneficial for the employee workforce. Mayor Honea recognized Michael Osborne for his ten years as a member of the Marana Business Advisory Committee. Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, read a certificate of appreciation given to Mr. Osborne in recognition of the generous commitment he provided to the Town. Mayor Honea honored Harvey Gill for his dedication to the Town as Director of Public Works. Ms. Bronson read a proclamation in honor of Mr. Gill for his service to the Town. Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Mr. Gill and said he will be part oflegacy in the Town. Mr. Gill thanked the Council and staff for their support and said it was a pleasure working with the Town. Mayor Honea also honored Roy Cuaron for 15 years of service as the Town's Finance Director. Ms Bronson read a proclamation in honor of Mr. Cuaron for his many years of service to the Town. Mr. Reuwsaat thanked Mr. Cuaron and wished him success in his endeavors with a larger regional organization. Mr. Cuaron thanked the Council and staff for all their support. Mayor Honea stated that Mr. Osborne, Mr. Gill and Mr. Cuaron added to the success of the Town and they are part ofthe reason the Town is in a new facility. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Comerford thanked everyone for the birthday card. She also expressed her disappointment with the many errors in the Explorer Newspaper article regarding the condominium project approval. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS H. STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX JULY 18, 2006 GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2006-XXI03: Relating to Liquor Licenses; ~Gonsideration of recommendation to tlliLState Liquor Board for a new No. 12 {Hrestaurant} limited liability company liquor license submitted by Sheryl Ann Hill on behalf of Wings top, located at 3662 W. Ina Road, Suite 110, Marana, t...rizona. (Jocelyn Bronson) 2. Resolution No. 2006-104: Relating to Liquor Licenses; ~Gonsideration of recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a person transfer of a No.9 {Hliquor store} limited liability company liquor license submitted by Jason Barclay Morris on behalf of CVS/pharmacy #9273, located at 3785 W. Ina Road, Marana, LA...rizona. (Jocelyn Bronson) 3. Resolution No. 2006-105: Relating to Liquor Licenses; ~Gonsideration of recommendation to ~State Liquor Board for a new No.9 {Hliquor store} liquor license submitted by Michael Joseph Basha on behalf of Bashas' #167, located at 12100 N. Dove Mountain Blvd, Marana, Arizona. (Jocelyn Bronson) 4. Resolution No. 2006 106: Relating to 'Vater Seryiee; approving and authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town of 1\larana and CPE Development for construction of ..vatcr facilities and proyision of water utility seryice for 'ViIlow Ridge (Brad DeSpain) Removed from agenda. 5. Resolution No. 2006-107: Relating to Water Service; approving and authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Town of Marana and Silverbell Development Partners, L.L.c. for construction of water facilities under private contract for Silverbell Plaza (Brad DeSpain) Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, the consent agenda, as amended, was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District (Frank Cassidy) a. Public Hearine: for protests and obiections relatine: to Tane:erine Farms Road Improvement District Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open. Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, addressed the Council and said although no formal protests or objections had been received and the time for submitting protests had lapsed, the public hearing was opened to allow protests to be heard. There being no one who wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX JULY 18,2006 b. Resolution No. 2006-108: Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, ordering the work done as described in Resolution No. 2006-75 with respect to Town of Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District. Mr. Cassidy said Resolution No. 2006-108 orders the work described in Resolution No. 2006-75 to be started, and it authorizes and directs the Superintendent of Streets to obtain construction bids for construction of the Tangerine Farms Road improvements. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2006-108 was unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2006.22: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning for TEP Ina Road. (Barbara Berlin) Kevin Kish, Deputy Planning Director, addressed the Council and said Ordinance No. 2006.22 is a proposed rezoning of 3.8 acres to develop two restaurants. Mayor Honea interrupted and declared the public hearing open. Mr. Kish said one restaurant will be a drive-through and the other will be a sit-down restaurant. The request proposes a change of zoning from Single Family Residential to Village Commercial. Vice Mayor Kai asked if the restaurant type had been determined. Mr. Kish said that no commitments have been made at this time. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Allen, Ordinance No. 2006.22 was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2006-110: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Saguaro Springs Blocks 2 and 3 (Barbara Berlin) Council Member Escobedo declared a conflict of interest, left the dais and did not vote. Mr. Kish said Resolution No. 2006-110 is a preliminary plat approval of a 416-lot single- family detached home subdivision on 94 acres within the Saguaro Springs development. He said Block 2a will consist of 103 homes on 16 acres; Block 2b will consist of 161 lots on 37 acres; and Block 3 will consist of 152 lots on 39 acres. Council Member Blake asked if Block 2a had zero lot lines. Ryan Stucki, Stantec Consulting, said there would not be zero lots in the area. Council Member Allen asked about the widening of Twin Peaks Road. Mr. Reuwsaat said staff is currently meeting with Pima County and an IGA will be corning forward soon. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX JULY 18, 2006 Vice Mayor Kai asked about the drainage issues on Twin Peaks Road. Mr. Reuwsaat said discussions have been held with State Land to effectuate an easement. The agreement is that the drainage area will be large enough to allow drainage off the state land properties and the White Stallion Ranch. Upon motion by Council Member Allen, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Resolution No. 2006-110 was unanimously approved with Council Member Escobedo not voting. 4. Resolution No. 2006-111: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a development plan for Lot 42 at Peppertree Business Park. (Barbara Berlin) Mr. Kish said Resolution No. 2006-111 is a request for approval of a development for a construction office and equipment storage located at Lot 42 of the Peppertree Business Park. The proposed site is on 1.38 acres with full access onto Business Park Drive. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Resolution No. 2006-111 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES There were none. 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 Comerford, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 7:50 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on July 18, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~"\'''''''/~ ~ OF ~ ~ .:!.. ~ ~,\""""'" ~ s~~ ~ ~ :::P~Cl,)RPORATE ~ ~ - r-::: ooc:> :s - - - - - - ~ SEALE - ~ ~ ~;: ~, ~ s ~ ~/"II""\~ ~ ~-1JiIZ '\'!"~ ~1/lllill\\\~