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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2004 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 I. II III. IV. V. Mayor Present Vice Mayor Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Council Member Present Town Manager Present Interim Development Services Admin. Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Executive Asst. to the Town Manager Present Attached is a list of public attendees. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda was unanimously approved. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, May 18, 2004 CALL TO ORDER By Vice Mayor Kai at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Vice Mayor Kai INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Herb Kai Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Ed Honea Carol McGorray STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Jaret Barr Thomas Benavidez Jocelyn Bronson Jim DeGrood Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Blake, the May 4, 2004 Council meeting minutes were unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Betty Horrigan, representing the Marana Arts Council (MAC), addressed the Council regarding a public arts project involving the community's water tanks. She said that the nonprofit organization had been working for over a year on painting murals or designing landscape around the water tanks located throughout the Town. She reported that MAC was ready to begin painting the first water tank mural in Honea Heights. Ms. Horrigan noted that a request for approval would be presented to the Council on the June 1St agenda and that a project schedule and a plan of action would be included in the Council materials. Bill Schisler expressed his gratitude for the memorial ceremony recently held on the Town Hall grounds in honor of his late wife, Leilani Schisler. He praised Town staff, especially Mike Reuwsaat, Diane Mangialardi, Jocelyn Bronson, and Betty Horrigan, for the thoughtful arrangements. Ken Farnsworth, Scoutmaster, introduced the members of Boy Scout Troop 227 to the Council. The Vice Mayor welcomed the young men and said that he hoped their observation of the Town Council meeting helped the boys learn about the government process. Tammy Reyes reported briefly on special events and gave a short update on the finalization of the 2004 Founders' Day Rodeo. She said that a total of 158 teams had participated in the roping events, with 134 youth participating in the roping and barrel racing events combined. Ms. Reyes continued her report by informing the Council of the upcoming July 3rd event celebrating the nation's birth, July 4tn. She said that there was an exciting fireworks display planned and that several military groups including the Fort Huachuca band would be represented. She pointed out that numerous family-oriented festivities were scheduled for the celebration which would run from 6:00 to 11:OOp.m. Vice Mayor Kai announced that Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, had recently graduated from the Arizona State University's School of Public Affairs' Certified Public Manager program. He congratulated the Town Clerk on her accomplishment and pointed out that Ms. Bronson was the first Town employee to complete the course. Mike Reuwsaat presented Brad DeSpain with an award from his calf dressing team members, Jennifer Christelman, Laurie Young, and Jennifer Shorr. He said ~~ that the award was in appreciation for Mr. DeSpain s assistance to the team, who won the calf dressing event, as well as for his dedication to the success of the Western Heritage Rodeo and to the Marana community at large. 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 Mr. Reuwsaat introduced Jim Mazzocco, the newly hired Development Services Administrator. He said that Mr. Mazzocco, who would begin working for the Town on July 12th, had an extensive government career history including serving as the Pima County Planning Official from 1993 to his recent retirement in 2004. Mr. Mazzocco came forward and thanked Mr. Reuwsaat for the kind words and told the Council that he looked forward to working with the Town. Mayor Sutton arrived and was seated on the dais at 7:09 p.m. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No 2004-58• Relating to Water Service Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement between the Town of Marana and Monterey Homes for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract for Continental Reserve Block 18,19 and a portion of 17 (Brad DeSpain) 2. Resolution No 2004-59• Relating to Water Service; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement between the Town of Marana and Pulte Homes Corporation for Construction of Water Facilities Under Private Contract for Continental Reserve Block 16A (Brad DeSpain) 3. Resolution No 2004-60• Relating; to Water Service; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement between the Town of Marana and BCIF Group for Construction of Potable and Non-Potable Water Facilities and Provision of Water Utility Service for the San Lucas Development (Brad DeSpain) 4. Resolution No 2004-63• Relating to Parks and Recreation; Approving the naming of the arena located at Postvale Road and the Frontage Road the Marana Western Heritage Arena (Tom Ellis) 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 5. Resolution No 2004-64• Relating to Water; Supporting Operation of the Yuma Desalting Plant (Michael A. Reuwsaat) 6. Resolution No 2004-68• Relating to Subdivisions; Approving a Final Plat for Twin Peaks Highland (Kevin Kish) 7. Request for Additional Planning Staff (Jane Howell) 8. Proclamation regarding Public Works Week (Harvey Gill) Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. PUBLIC HEARING LDS Annexation - Relating to Annexation; Consideration of the Town of Marana's desire to annex approximately 2830 acres in the vicinity of the Pima/Pinal boundary in northwest Marana. This property lies within portions of Sections 34 and 35, ~~ Township 10 South, Range 10 East, and Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17 Township 11 South, Range 10 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian (Dick Gear) Mr. Reuwsaat outlined this item. He said that it was the first mandatory meeting related to the proposed annexation and that no action was required at this time. He explained that, if the annexation was successful and after the annexation process was completed, the annexation would extend the Town boundaries along the Pinal County line adjacent to the Pinal Air Park and up to the Santa Cruz River. He said the property owners had been notified of the hearing as mandated by State law. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, approval to go into a public hearing was unanimous. Juan Volles, property owner within the proposed annexation area, voiced his opposition to the annexation. He said that he and his family chose not to be a part of this action and requested that their property be excluded from the annexed area. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member McGorray, unanimous approval to go out of the public hearing was given. 2. Ordinance No 200410• Relating to Marana Regional Airport; Amending the Marana Town Code by Adding a new Chapter 15 (Charles Mangum) Charles Mangum addressed the Council regarding this item. He explained that the proposed ordinance would amend the Town Code by adding a new chapter which provided enforceable Town rules and regulations governing the Marana Northwest Regional Airport. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2004.10 was unanimously approved. 3. Ordinance No 200411• Relating to Marana Regional Airport, Adopting Rates and Fees (Charles Mangum) Mr. Mangum gave a brief explanation of this item and said that the current ~~ rates and fees schedule was limited to only addressing the open tie downs. He explained that the proposed schedule would provide coverage for additional airport services. He said that both the FAA and the Arizona State Aeronautics Division had reviewed and approved the adoption of the more detailed and formal rates and fees schedule. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Honea, Ordinance 2004.11 was unanimously approved. 4. Ordinance No 200411• Relating to Marana Regional Airport; Adopting Ultralight Aircraft Operating Rules (Charles Mangum) Mr. Mangum explained the proposed ordinance adopting ultralight aircraft operating rules. He said that the purpose of the action was to increase safety for the ultralight aircraft users as well as for the other aircraft users at the airport. He noted that the ultralight aircraft users would be required to obtain a permit from the Town stating their understanding of the rules and their agreement to abide by the established rules. Mayor Sutton asked if these aircraft were fitted with radio equipment. He ~~<< said he was interested in how the ultralight aircraft operated currently and how they landed at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 Mr. Mangum replied that the FAA did not require ultralights to be equipped with radios. He said that visual flight rules existed at the airport and that the ultralight aircraft were allowed to operate under Part 103 of the FAA rules. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance No. 2004.12 was unanimously approved. 5. State Legislative Issues - Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all pending bills before the Legislature (Mike Reuwsaat) There was no report given at this time. C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT There were no reports given. D. MANAGERS' REPORT h~ Mr. Reuwsaat thanked everyone who voted in the Pima County Bond Election held today. He said that if all of the proposed bond issues passed then a substantial amount of the Towri s CIP budget over the next two years would benefit from these measures. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Reuwsaat announced a budget study session for May 25th and, possibly, another on the 27th, if necessary. He said that Council discussion of the proposed budget would be set for the June 1St Council meeting agenda and the final version of the budget would be presented to the Council for approval on June 15th. Mayor Sutton asked about the motorized scooter ordinance recently passed by the Tucson City Council. Mr. Reuwsaat asked that the Council members and senior staff refer any questions or comments regarding this matter be passed along to the Town Attorney for presentation on the June 1St agenda. Mayor Sutton asked that Mr. Barr meet with Juan Volles in order to discuss the property owner's concerns regarding the LDS annexation. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MIDDLE SCHOOL MAY 18, 2004 XI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, approval to adjourn was unanimous. The time was 7:21 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on May 18, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. J elyn Bro on, Town Clerk ~~~~`OF~n~ ~r~s ~Or ~pRPORATf ~~'~ q w/rau-e~A`~~ 7 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees DATE: Name Address MARANA TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Public Attendees Name Address