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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/1991 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARANA TOWN COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 DATE September 17, 1991 PLACE Marana Town Hall I. CALL TO ORDER At 7:00 P.M., by Mayor Ora Harn II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ora Harn, led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. INVOCATION Moment of Silence IV. ROLL CALL Ora Harn Doug Mostyn Elwin Clifton Eddie Honea Helen Key Jo Rex Bill Schisler Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Staff Roy Laos Sandra L. Groseclose Morgan Johnson David Smith Dale Bradshaw Bob Kern George Kline Vick Charnis John White Tom Dickerson Town Manager Town Clerk Engineer Police Chief Police Lieutenant Streets and Roads Magistrate Building Inspector Accountant Recreation Site Manager Thirty-four members of the Public. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Eddie Honea and carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as submitted with the exception of moving item XII. F and G to precede Item A. under 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 September 3, 1991. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGt MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 VII. PETITIONS AND COMMENTS Russell Dove Jr., Planning and Zoning, 13915 N. Sandario Rd. Russell Dove, Jr. provided the Town Council with a report on conference he attended in Flagstaff and thanked the Council that opportunity. Mr. Dove said he enjoyed a very useful informative conference. the for and VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Ora Harn announced the October Fest for the Catholic Church on October 4th & 5th at St. Christopher's Church. · RichardInsalaco announced the Fire Department is having an Open House at the Fire Station on the 5th of October. Bill Schisler announced that on October the 5th at 10:00 a.m. at Sanders Road Bridge there will be a Memorial Service for the 1983 Flood. Russell Dove invited all interested in finding out about the Optimist, a service organization to attend a its first meeting the 19th at 7:30 P.M. at the Sky Rider Cafe. Doug Mostyn announced November 1st, 2nd and 3rd South Lawn Mortu- ary is sponsoring "THE WALL" it is a 240 ft replica of the one in Washington DC. IX. MARANA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTt INC. A monthly departmental operations report was Richard Insalaco. (Copy on File) filed by chief X. STAFF REPORTS A. Engineer's Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Morgan Johnson. (Copy on File) B. Police Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Police Chief David Smith. (Copy on File) C. Streets and Park Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Bob Kern. (Copy on File) D. Water Maintenance and Improvement Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Bob Kern. (Copy on File) MINUTES O__F REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING~ MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 E__. Water Financial Report A monthly financial report filed by Dan Groseclose. (Copy on File) F. Magistrate Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Kline. (Copy on File) Judge George G. Building official's Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Vick Charnis. (Copy on File) H. Financial Report A monthly financial report filed by John White. (Copy on File) I. Planning and Zoning Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Chuck Dinauer. (Copy on File) J. Recreation Site Manager's Report A monthly departmental operations report filed by Tom Dickerson. (Copy on File) XII. ORDER OF BUSINESS F__. Special Event Liquor License - Local Policies A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Jo Rex, to ap- prove the recommended 2 supplemental information conditions as a Town Policy when considering future requests for Special Event Liquor License. A motion was made by Elwin Clifton, seconded by Doug Mostyn, to amend the motion to add a 3rd supplemental, that the person requesting the Liquor License must be present at the Council Meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. A substitute motion on the amendment was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Bill Schisler to read: the applicant or designated representative requesting the Liquor License must be present at the Council Meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. Motion carried with Elwin Clifton voting nay. The amended main motion carried with Helen Key and Elwin Clifton voting nay. 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING~ MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17 ~ 1991 G. Special Event Liquor License Request - "Church of St. Christopher Ken Tetrault, of Marana a representative of St. christopher's Church addressed the Council and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Tetrault also stated they have hired off-duty Marana Police officers to work the event. A motion was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Jo Rex that we approve the special events liquor license for st. Christopher's. Carried unanimously. A. Mr. Fabian Lujan - Request For Town of Marana Ball Team Sponsorship Mr. Fabian Lujan 12465 W. Swanson, addressed the Council requesting the Town sponsor an adult ball team this fall at a cost of $240.00. Also to allow the team to use Town Seal on the ball caps and Town colors. A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Eddie Honea to allow the use of the Town logo on the uniforms and that the Council Members solicit and try to get funds privately. Carried unanimously. B. Cortaro Water Users Association Proposal to Hire A Public Relation Representative Robert Condit, of Cortaro Water Users Association, addressed the Council regarding the hiring of a Public Relations Representative and answered questions from them. A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Doug Mostyn and carried unanimously to continue to discuss and give it some thought to the hiring of a Public Relations Representative. C. Up-date on Pima County's Plan to Collect Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste at the Tangerine Landfill Mr. Chuck Huckelberry, 130 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ Mr. Huckelberry addressed the Council, explaining to them the needs of Pima County Wastewater Division, at the Tangerine Landfill and answered questions from the Council. A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Eddie Honea and carried unanimously to hear from the public on this issue. PUBLIC Russell Dove, Jr., 13915 N. Sandario Rd., Marana, AZ. Mr. Dove expressed his opposition to the proposal from Pima County. Sandra Ritterer, 7414 W. Palm Brook Pl., Tucson, AZ. Mrs. Ritterer is also opposed to the proposals. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGt MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 Mark Palkowitsh, Denver, Colo. Also spoke in opposition. A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Eddie Honea to advise Pima County to raise the present retaining wall three feet for continued use for a period of six months or less to allow for an alternative site reception of Liquid Waste. Motion carried with Elwin Clifton and Jo Rex voting nay. D. Pima County Acquisition of Land Deeds and Leqal Descriptions for the Santa Cruz Flood Control Project. A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Doug Mostyn to appoint Eddie Honea to be the other member of the Marana Town Council to meet with Chairperson Reg Morrison, Mayor Ora Ham, Supervisor Ed Moore, Roy Laos and Chuck Huckelberry. Motion carried unanimously. Break: time 8:55 P.M. Back in Session: time 9:11 P.M. E__. Landfill siting "Citizens Committee" Recommendations Wayne Pierri, 11451 W. Grier Rd. Marana, AZ. Mr. Pierri reported to the Council on the Site Committee as to how the seven sites were evaluated and how they arrived at their recommendation. Russell Dove, Sr. 13915 N. Sandario Rd. Mr. Dove expanded on what Mr. Pierri had mentioned. Betty Horrigan, 12545 N. White, Marana, AZ. Mrs. Horrigan stated that they did not find a site superior to WM-1 as the other sites were given to them, however they did come up with a combination of MA-1 and Ma-2 that the Council and Waste Management may want to look at. A motion was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Elwin Clifton to beg ever so humble to our committee to maintain their committee status for the remainder week or two weeks or until October 1, 1991. Motion failed. A motion was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Helen Key and carried unanimously to allow Mr. Sabbe to speak to the Council. Nelson Sabbe said he would remain on the committee if need be and one thing that was not in the report is that they did not find a superior site out of the seven sites. A motion was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Jo Rex and carried unanimously, to allow Mr. Russell Dove, Jr be allowed to speak. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGt MARANA TOWN COUNCILt SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 Russell Dove, Jr. 13915 N. Sandario Rd., Marana, AZ. Mr. Dove stated he feels that this committee was unable to find a site equal to or greater than the original Waste Management site. A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Jo Rex and carried unanimously to accept the Site Committees report. H. Marana Police Department - Chief David R. Smith 1. Report on Department Overview 2. New officer Position A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Eddie Honea delay action on adding an additional officer until January 1992. A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Eddie Honea amend the motion to delay the decision to hire an additional officer until October 1, 1991. and Bill Schisler voting nay. to 1, to Motion carried with Elwin Clifton I. Discussion of a Public Works Department A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Jo Rex and car- ried unanimously to replace the existing Streets, Parks and Marana Municipal Water System, and approve the job descriptions and appoint, retroactive to June 30, 1991, Mr. Bob Kern as the Public Works Superintendent. J. Marana Animal Control Ordinance No. 91.20 A motion was made by Eddie Honea, seconded by Jo Rex and carried unanimously to approve the proposed Ordinance No. 91.20 and set a Public Hearing for October 1, 1991. K. Discussion of a New Ordinance 91.21 Requlatinq Construction of Public Improvements and Utility Service Connections in Town Right -of-Way A motion was made by Bill Schisler seconded by Jo Rex and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance 91.21 adopting regulations for Public Improvements in own Rights-of-Way and for Routine Utility Connections and Maintenance. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING~ MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 L__. Discussion of Resolution No 91-22 Rescinding Resolution 88- 01, Setting Forth New Fees and Permits Associated With Street Excavation and Rights-of-Way Improvements A motion was made by Bill Schisler, seconded by Doug Mostyn and carried unanimously to approve Resolution 91-22 Establishihg Fees for Review and Permits for work in Town Rights-of-Way. M. Discussion - Town Hall Reception Area Enclosure A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Jo Rex and carried 'unanimously to delay the decision to-approve th improvements to the Receptionist area and the Police department until October 1, 1991 but to direct the Town Manager to go ahead with seeking competitive bids. N~. Mayor's Report Ora reported on the Conference in Flagstaff and how much it was enjoyed. Ora reported on her meeting with Greater Tucson Economic Council. Ora had the honor of disconnecting the fire hose at the opening of the New Northwest Dist. Building. Ora thanked Vice Mayor Doug Mostyn for filling in for her as Mayor while she was away. O. Managers Report Roy reported on the cleaning up of the weeds in front of the Town Hall. P__. Town Council Appointment of an Acting Town Attorney For Court Prosecution On Monday September 23, 1991 Town A motion was made by Doug Mostyn, seconded by Eddie Honea and carried unanimously to appoint Mr. Geoffrey Chesle as Acting Town Attorney for September 23, 1991. XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Marana Municipal Property Corporation 2. Community Facilities District 3. Planning and Zoning new members IX. ADJOUI~NMENT Time: 11:05 P.M. MINUTES O__F REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING~ MARANA TOWN COUNCIL~ SEPTEMBER 17~ 1991 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Marana Town Council held on September 17, 1991. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated t~fs~ 20th day of Septembe/r~ 1991. Sa~ra -L. Grose~&~o~e TOWN CLERK ~/ /~ 8