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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/2011 Regular Council Meeting Minutes LO A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, September 20, 2011, at or after 7:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Patti Comerford, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Jon Post, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Excused were Vice Mayor Comerford, Council Members Post and Ziegler. There was a quorum present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Council Member Kai moved to approve the agenda as amended, removing the emergency clause from Item C2. Motion seconded by Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously. CALL TO THE PUBLIC. There were no speaker cards presented. PROCLAMATIONS Support of the Guard and Reserve Proclamation. Read by Ms. Bronson. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member McGorray reported that one of Marana's high school teachers and women's basketball coach, Mike Dyer, was awarded the Purple Heart for his efforts in Viet Nam. She will be getting a copy of the video of Mr. Dyer receiving the award and is happy to share it with anyone wishing to see it. Mayor Honea attended a memorial services for Jim Blake, former Council Member and father of Vice Mayor Comerford; he also reported that Hurvie Davis, former town manager is recovering from a triple bypass at Northwest Hospital. He and Amanda Jones also attended the Pinal Partnership in Florence. On Wednesday, several staff will be at the SAHBA annual breakfast. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS 1 September 20, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes Mr. Post reported on behalf of Gilbert Davidson, who is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin attending an international city /county manager's conference. He also noted that the current Council Executive Report is on the dais. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve as amended by Council Member Kai, second by Council Member McGorray. Passed unanimously. C 1: Resolution No. 2011 -90: Relating to Community Development; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Marana and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance regarding the presentation and promotion of artistic and cultural programs and events in the Town of Marana C 2: Ordinance No. 2011.25: Relating to Elections; amending Town Code Section 2 -2- 6(D)(3) regarding deadlines for the submission of ballot arguments for and against initiatives and referenda; and declaring an emergency C 3: Minutes of the September 6 regular meeting LIQUOR LICENSES BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES COUNCIL ACTION A 1: Resolution No. 2011 -91: Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees; approving the appointment of Glenn Pfleiderer as the Town of Marana's citizen representative to the Tucson -Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee. Presented by Kevin Kish. Motion to approve by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously. A 2: Resolution No. 2011 -92: Relating to Floodplain Management; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the San Lucas Floodwall Maintenance and Ingress- Egress Easement Agreement; adopting the Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual for San Lucas Floodwall; and establishing an effective date. Presented by Frank Cassidy. This is an agreement that will take San Lucas out of FEMA's recently designated floodplain. The agreement is cost - neutral to the town because it establishes a fund which will get built up over the years for the cost of maintaining the wall. Tom Williams, a representative of the developer is also available tonight to answer questions. Mr. Cassidy noted that the wall is nearly complete and is being paid for by the developer. Motion to approve by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member Bowen. Passed unanimously. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION D 1: Relating to Intergovernmental Affairs; discussion and possible action regarding the draft maps released by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. Presented by Josh Wright, who noted that this item was requested to be brought back at the study 2 September 20, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes session on September 13, 2011. He noted that the IRC has a defined timeframe so things are moving quickly. After his presentation last week, Mr. Wright was informed by our lobbyists in Phoenix that the IRC has locked in Option 2 as the starting point for the remainder of the discussions. There were two redistricting options — one each for the legislative and congressional districting. Direction has now been given to their executive director to keep moving with Option 2. A letter from the Mayor with any comments regarding the IRC action and town preferences can be directed to the IRC through Mr. Wright. He noted that the grid maps he is showing are population- based. He will continue to provide updates as major milestones are accomplished or other work product is released. Council will be able to have input into the process as it moves forward. D 2: Legislative /Intergovernmental Report; regarding all pending state and federal legislation and report on recent meetings of other legislative bodies EXECUTIVE SESSIONS E 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. E 2: Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38- 431.03(A)(3),(4) and (7), for discussion or consultation with the Town's attorneys and to instruct the Town's representatives concerning (1) the lawsuit entitled Town of Marana v. Pima County/Pima County v. Marana (consolidated), Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008- 00 1 1 3 1, Arizona Court of Appeals No. 1 CA CV 110381; (2) the lawsuit entitled Pima County v. Town of Marana, Pima County Superior Court No. C20116094; and (3) pending legal issues, settlement discussions and contract negotiations relating to the transition of Marana wastewater collection and treatment to the Town of Marana FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. by Council Member McGorray, second by Council Member %ai. Passed unanimously. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on September 20, 2011 I further certify that a quorum was present. lyn ronson, Town Clerk ��On sSEAL a ; ;�Ifll► ►�� 3 September 20, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes