HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1991 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCI. L MEETING, MARANA TOWN COUNCIl,,
NOVEMBER 19~ 1991
DATE
November 19, 1991
PLACE
Marana Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Ora Ham
II.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ora Barn led the Pledge of Allegiance
1II. INVOCATIgN
Was given by Elw]n Cliflon
IV. RO~L CALL
Ora M. Ham
Doug' Mostyn
Elwin Clifton
Eddie ltonea
Helen Key
Jo Rex
Bill Sehisler
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
STAFF
Roy Laos
Sandra L. Groscclose
Kirk S. Cookson
John ~hite
Chuck Dinauer
David Smith
Dale Bradsbaw
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Town Accountant
Planning and Zoning Adminislrator
Police Chief
Police Lieutenant
EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Jo Rex and carried
unanimously to delete Item A. under XIII. ORDER OF BUSINESS.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Elwin Clifton and
carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of October 15, 1991 and Minutes of tire Regular Council
Meeting of the November 5, 1991 and the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of October 29, 1991 be corrected and returned to Council.
MINUTES OF REGLLAR COUNCIl. '~IEt.~ING. MAR,SNA TOWN (.OINCJl,,
NOVEMBER 19. ~991
VI 1. PRESE.NTAT!ONS
A lnotion was made by ltelen Key, seconded by Elwin and carried
unanimously to continue VII. A. Marana Volunteer Fire Depart.~
merit, Inc. - Recognition of EMT and Eirefighter I Certification.
to a future agenda.
Vlll. PETITIONS AND COMMENTS
Elwin Clifton - Marana, AZ.
Elwin Clifton said the Town of Marana is indebted to Vice Mayor
Doug Mostyn as Chairman of the Marana Founders Day for his
leadership and bis committee. Another man ~o be mentioned is the
man who kept the Parade going and that man is Jim Key.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tom Dickerson - Marana, AZ - Park Recrealion Site Manager
On Thursday November 21, 1991 there will be a free dental and
denture screening at the Marana Recreation Center from 9:30 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. for' person 60 years of age and older.
X~ MARANA VOLENfEER FIRE DEPARTMENT~ INC.
A monthly departmenta/ operations report was filed by Chief
Richard Insalaco.
Doug Mostyn asked for an update on the I,adies Auxiliary plans aad
fund raisers. Chief Insulate stated the Ladies Auxiliary is going
through a reorganization and they will have some fund raisers
after tbe holiday.
Chief lnsalaco reported there was a good response from the stu.-
dents at Estes Elementary School during Fire Awareness Week. The
department g'ave out coloring books~ talked about Learn Nol to
Burn and how to make out an Escape Plan for their own home.
×I. STAFF REPORT
A__=. Engineer's Report
A monthly departmental
Johnson. (copy on file)
operations report was filed by Morgan
B. Marana Police Report
A monthly departmental operations report was filed by Police
Chief David Smith. (copy on file)
Elwin Clifton commenled on 1he Supplem{mt Report of Oetober 19,
1991. regarding' Officers driving their vehicles home. El~in
Clifton commented that we al'e opening a "can of worms" it' we
allow some Officers to take their vehicles home and not the
olhers.
Doug' Mostyn asked the Chief the status of the Volunteer Police
Prog'ram.
Chief Smith stated we have several applicants wanting to fill the
vacanci es.
Bill Schisler asked what "Other Assists" pertains to.
Chief Smith stated it is the backing up of other law enforcement
agencies and the l~'ir~ Department. It happens mostly on lhe
[nic, r~ (ate.
MINUTES O17 REGU1,AR COUNC1L MEETING. MARANA TO}ON COUNCIl,.
NOVEMBER 19~ 1991
C. Public Works Report
~ monlhly departmental operatioas report was filed by B()b Kern.
(copy on file) Bob Kern was absent due to tbe flu.
Bill Schisler asked if the twelve hours of moving furniture was
man hours. Roy Laos said yes it was man hours.
Bill Schisler also asked about the parking lot around the Library
and the pooling of water.
Elwin Clifton asked about the leak in the Pool. Mr Laos reporled
the pool is losing two to three inches of water per day and Bob
Kern is trying to identify the location of lhe loss of waler.
Helen Kc3 asked when is the next time the School is expected to
use the pool. Roy Laos sta~ed approximalely 2.5 to 3 weeks prior
to the end of tbe school )'ear. (late April early May 1992)
Bill Schisler slated that the 1984 Bond issue provided dollar's lo
repair the pool after damage from the flood of 1983,
3o Rex asked if we bare made any progress on the purchase of a
mower for the park. Roy Laos said it is not in the budget and
winter is here and the grass is becomin~ dormant but we intend to
purchase a mower prior to the growing' season.
Elwin Clifton had a question regarding the turn off of delinquenl
Bill Scbisler asked for more informa~],~m on what is happening in
the Continental Ranch area that causes the subgrade failure and
what are we doing lo correct lhis and asked ~bat Bob Kern give
the Council an update. Roy Laos stated that Bob Kern is working'
(>ri this witli the contractor.
E_~. gagistrate Report
A monthly departmental operations report filed by George Klinc.
(copy on file)
Elwin Cliflon asked lo visit: Judge Eline for a better understand-
lng of his report. Elwin Clifton also complimented Judge Kline
on the professionalism of his staff and our Town Attorney, Kirk
Cookson.
Doug' Mostsn thanked Judge Kline for allowing his clerk to parl:ic-
ipa~e in the dunk tank at Founders Day.
F. Buildiog Official's Report
A monlhly departmental operations report filed by
(copy on file) Vick Charnis is on vacation.
Viek Cbarni,,:.
G. Financial Report
None submitted
H, Planning and Zoning Commission Report
A monthly departmental operations report filed bS, Chuck Dinauer
(copy on file)
Chuck Dinauer asked the Council to join the Planning and Zoniug
Commission for a Christmas Party and asked if the Council had
a preference for th~ date.
'dIYL-TES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MARANA TOWN COUbfCIL
NOVEMBER I:'¢~ 1991
I~ Recreation Site Manager's Report
A monthly departmental operations report filed by Thomas
Dickerson. (copy on file)
Bill Schisler asked about the Summer Scholarship Prog'ram for the
underprivileged Children and its funding.
Ora Ham asked why the Recreation Center and the School can not
work together to make a great summer program.
Thomas Dickerson reported on the Pepsi Hot Shot Competition where
five children placed in Marana and five went to Pima Colleg'c of
which two were in the last round of competition.
J. Town Atlorne,y's Report
A monthly deparlmenial operations report
Cookson. (copy on file)
filed by Kirk S.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT T__QO A,R.S 38-431.03 (A) (1) T.__Q
DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS ~/ITlt THE TOWX ATTORXI:Y
A motion was made by Elwin Clifton~ seconded by Bill Schisler und
carried unanimously to go into Executive Session Pursuant to ARS
38-431.03 (A) (1) To Discuss Personnel Matters With The Town
Attorney. Time 8:07 P.M.
Back in Session
Time 8:45 P.M.
XI}I. ORDER OE BUSINES~
A. Removed
B. Calmat - Development Agreement Amendmenl
Roy l,aos reported Calmat pulled the item late Monday.
C. Resolution No. 91-24 Adopting a Pre Tax IRS Section 125 Plan
\ motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Jo Rex and cay-
ricd unanimously lo approve Resolution No. 91-2:1 Adopling n Pre-
Tax IRS Section 125 Plan.
D. Fiscal Year 1991-92 Budget Expenditure Reduction Plan
Revised Recommendation
Jo Rex would like to delay Ibis ilem and would like to gel with
the Budget Committee.
Eddie ltonea suggested ~he Council have a Special Meeting w]l:h
Budget Committee regarding 1he Budget Expense Reduction Plan.
~ molion was made by Bill Schisler~ seconded by 1)oug Moslyn
tn approve the Town Manager's F.Y. 1991-32 Budget Expenditure
Reduction Plan as revised be approved and the various Department
reduction memorandums be approved as supportive documents. The
mol ion carried wi lh do Rex and Eddie ltonea voting nay.
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING~ MARANA TOWN COUNCIL,
NOVEMBER 19, 1991
E. Ag'cnda Policy - First Reading
\ motion was made by Doug Mostyn) seconded by Eddi,.
carc~ed unanimously to delay any action until Mr, Laos has
reviewed the Count:ils ge~reat Tapes concernJn~ this I~em.
F. Water Utility Director Appointment
A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded h> Elwin Clifton
und carried unanimously to appoinl our Town Manager ~vh'. Roy Laos
as t~:ater Utility Director as set forth in the Town's adopted
Water Utility Code. And hereby ratify any and all decisions made
by the Town Ma~lager relative to the !~/ater Code fl'om March 25~
1991 through November 19~ 1991.
G. Town Medical Plan Coverage 1991 Contract
Bill Schisler was concerned if the Employees have been notif';~ed
before the meeting.
Roy Laos stated that department heads have had this
for awhile and it was discussed this at lhe staff meeting. The
actual employee has not been contacted, bul once ibc Com~cil has
selected coverage the employee will go throug'b an extensive
education process through the provider ca/ted Open Enrollmeal.
Bill Schisler was also concerned that North,'est Hospital
not a qualified hospital under Partners.
A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Eddie Honea and
carried unanimously to select Partners, under Plan lI as the most
responsive compelitive and qualitative plan, and move a gesolu-
lion be returned on December 3,
11. Mayor's Report
Ora l!a,.':a vepor~,{~d she will be attending the Arizona Straleg'ic
Planning for Economic Development Town Hall and she has been
appoiuted as member of lhe Small Rural Comnmnities to attem] the
conference and work towards putting a comprehensive state plan
Iog'elher for economic dcvelopmenl.
Ora Har~ lhanked the Vice Mayor for a Gceat Marana Founders Day
a~d :~t~ted Ibis is th~' rirsl year she has ceceived ntnnerot~s
positive letters from people who attended the VIP Breakfast and
Founders Day program and appreciated the amount of work Vice
Mayor Doug' Mostyn did for Founders Day.
Dou~ Mostyn stated he couldn't have done it without people like
I. eilanJ Schi:;ler, }{ett:: Horrigan, Mayor Ora Harn and Council
5lemher ,lo Rex.
Doug Mostyn and Ora llarn also thank{~d Saudy Groseclose for
,~. Town Managerls Report
[iii] Sehisler had a question on the third paragr;iph I'cgardi~a'
the Westinghouse Properties.
,Jo Rex has some conceros rt;gardi
the B'esting'house property.
MINI, T;S OF REGULAR COLNCIL MEETING, MARAYA TO~N COUXC!L,
NOVEMBER 19, 1991
XIV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Direct Town Manag'er to Audii the Marana Vol. Fire Depart-
ment's Books.
2. Joiu't Budgel TowII CoHllcil Meeting before D(:cemt)~r 31, 1991
3. Direct Mr. Laos and Mrs . Gro.se~lose" to come back at the
December 3rd meeting wilh a proposed Christmas Pariy for the Town
Employees.
4. Police - Drive llome Car - on the next agenda
NV. EXECUTIVE SESSIO5: - PURSUANT TO A,R,S. 38-431.03 (A) (4) (B)
TO DISCUSS LEGAL PERSONNEL MATTERS ~ITII THE TOWN ATTORNEY
A molion way; made b3 Doug Mostyn, seconded by Elwin Clifton and
carried unanimously to go into Executive Session Pursuanl to ',RS
38-431.03 (A) (4) (B) to Discuss Legal Personnel Matters }~'ith the
Town Attorney. Time 9:47 P.M.
Back il._2~ session
Time: 10:47 P.M.
XVI . ADdOURNMENT
A motion was made by Bill Schisler,
carried unanimously to adjourn.
seconded by Eddie llonea and
CERTIFICATION
hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and cor-
rect copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the
Marana Town Council held on November 19, 1991, I further' certify
lhat a quorum was present.
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