HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/2021 Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
MARANA TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, February 2,2021, at or after 6:00 PM
Ed Honea, Mayor
Jon Post,Vice Mayor
Patti Comerford, Council Member
Jackie Craig, Council Member
Herb Kai, Council Member
John Officer, Council Member
Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member
SUMMARY MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and directed the Clerk to call the
roll. Mayor Honea,Vice Mayor Post, Council Members:Jackie Craig,Patti Comerford,
Roxanne Ziegler,John Officer (remotely), and Herb Kai.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE: Led by Mayor
Honea.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council Member Kai moved and Council Member Ziegler second the motion approving
the agenda as presented. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
PROCLAMATIONS
P1 Proclamation declaring 2021 as, "Get Outdoors Arizona" (Jim Conroy)
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Council Member Officer reported that he was home in quarantine at this time.
Council Member Ziegler stated she is glad to see Mayor Honea, as she just ended the
5:00 PM Council Committee Meeting and thanked all in attendance for their patience
with her.
Council Member Comerford stated she is glad that it is Outdoor Recreation Month, as
she and her husband recently purchased a new travel trailer. That is their new plan as
they approach retirement to take the travel trailer out on the roadways.
Mayor Honea thanked Council Member Ziegler for driving as both attended the Fort
Tucson event. It is one of the first big public events that he has attended in a year he said
it was a great event.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Interim Town Manager reported the Town does not have available at this time the
Executive Report as it takes some time to pull the information together. He reported that
Development Services issued 99 single-family housing permits in January. Last year in
January,the Town issued 76 single-family housing permits. For the fiscal year,the Town
is at 565 as compared to 482 last year.
He reminded Council that the March 2, 2021 Council Meeting has been canceled because
of the scheduled Council Retreat Meeting on March 4-5, 2021. The meeting will occur in
Phoenix and the town currently has a draft agenda that staff is working to finalize.
Regarding Covid-19 vaccinations,he is happy to report that persons who were eligible to
receive the vaccine, the town is over 50% of those people eligible to receive the vaccine
has received their first shot.
Lastly, he was in Phoenix for his last Chief Quarterly Meeting at that meeting Chief
Nunez received state recognition as the Robert J. Devries Leadership in Accreditation
Award. Chief Nunez continues to be at the forefront in our state bringing professionalism
to the policing profession,and he has been instrumental in bringing that to other agencies
within the state to achieve their accreditation.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Cl Resolution No. 2021-011: Relating to Utilities; approving and authorizing the
Mayor to execute agreements for construction of water and sewer facilities under
private contract with Mandarina Holdings, LLC for Mandarina offsite water and offsite
sewer facilities (David L. Udall)
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C2 Resolution No. 2021-012: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for
Gladden Farms Block 27- Phase I, Lots 1-81, Common Areas A-1 - A-12 (Landscape,
Utilities, Drainage and Grading) and Common Areas B-1 - B-4 (Recreation, Landscape,
Utilities, Drainage and Grading) located at the southeast corner of Moore Rd. and Mike
Etter tte Blvd. (Justin Currie)
C3 Approval of the Regular Council Meeting Summary Minutes of January 19, 2021,
and the Council Study Session Meeting Summary Minutes of January 12, 2021. (Cherry
Lawson)
Council Member Ziegler moved and Council Member Kai second the motion approving
the Consent Agenda. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
B1 Resolution No. 2021-013: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees,
making an appointment to the Town of Marana Planning Commission (Cherry L.
Lawson)
Ms. Lawson provided an overview of this item relating to an appointment to the
Marana Planning Commission.
Council Member Ziegler stated the Committee had a good discussion during its meeting
at 5:00 PM to discuss making a recommendation to fill the Planning Commission vacancy.
The Town received some great resumes for the position, and the Committee is
recommending John Flint be appointed to serve on the Planning Commission.
Council Member Ziegler moved and Council Member Officer second the motion
approving Resolution No. 2021-013 appointing John Flint to the Marana Planning
Commission with a term ending June 30, 2023. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
John Flint thanked the Council for its recommendation and appointment to the Planning
Commission. He provided an overview of his experience in the planning profession.
COUNCIL ACTION
Al Resolution No. 2021-014: Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and
authorizing the implementation of the Marana Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan
(Jim Conroy)
Parks and Recreation Director Jim Conroy provided a PowerPoint Presentation on the
Marana Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan. (A copy of this presentation is on file for
review, as well as the video on the Town's website www.maranaaz.gov.)
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Council Member Craig commended all who were involved in creating and presenting
the Marana Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan. It is a well-researched and
inclusive plan.
Council Member Craig moved and Vice Mayor Post second the motion approving
Resolution No. 2021-014. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
D1 Resolution No. 2021-015: Relating to Administration; appointing Terry S.
Rozema as Town Manager; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Employment Agreement between the Town of Marana and Terry S. Rozema(Jane Fairall)
Town Attorney Jane Fairall provided an overview of Resolution No. 2021-015
appointing Terry S. Rozema as Town Manager; approving and authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Employment agreement with Interim Manager Terry Rozema.
Ms. Fairall provided an overview of this item stating on January 19, 2021 the Mayor and
Council entered into an executive session meeting to discuss Mr. Rozema employment.
At that time upon coming out of executive session, Council directed staff to prepare an
Employment Agreement for Mr. Rozema as the Town Manager. She has prepared the
agreement according to the terms as directed by the Council, and enclosed in the packet
for consideration. She stated there is an executive session scheduled on the agenda in the
event Council wishes to have further discussion privately; although, not necessary.
Vice Mayor Post moved and Council Member Kai second the motion approving
Resolution No. 2021-015 appointing Terry S. Rozema as Town Manager, and approving
and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of
Marana and Terry S. Rozema.
Mayor Honea requested a roll call vote on the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Honea, Vice Mayor Post, Council Members Craig, Comerford, Kai,
Officer and Ziegler.
Nays: None
Motion passes unanimously, 7-0.
D2 Relating to Budget; discussion, direction and possible action regarding
development of the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget, including proposed budget initiatives
and expenditures (Terry Rozema)
Town Manager Terry Rozema thanked the Council for its confidence in him in leading
the town,as it has been 35 years in public service,with the last 10 years as Marana's Police
Chief and had been the most rewarding of his career, thus far. Although he has had
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opportunities to do other things,he had not considered those things as he viewed himself
as Marana's Police Chief until such time that he retires. He is humbled and honored that
Council has placed him in this position, and will work hard for the Council and the
Marana community. He thanked Council for the honor.
He provided an overview and asked whether Council had any requests to be included
as, the Town prepares the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2022.
D3 Relating to Development and Public Works; update, discussion, and possible
direction regarding public and private projects and development applications on the
Town's Marana Current and Proposed Projects internet site (Jason Angell)
Development Services Director Jason Angell provided an update of the public and
private projects occurring in Marana, and reviewing where the information exists on the
website.
D4 Relating to Legislation and Government Actions; discussion and possible action
regarding all pending state, federal, and local legislation/government actions and on
recent and upcoming meetings of the other governmental bodies (Terry Rozema)
Mr. Rozema stated there is not much to report on the federal level; however, on the state
it is business as usual. A couple of bills that the town has been tracking seems to be going
away. One in particular that is important to Marana - SB1057 that deals with contracts
that would have been detrimental to municipalities. That one has died. House Bill 2211
that deals with TPT. In its current form, it appears as though it is dying a slow death as
well; however, it is possible that a new version of that will come back. We do not know
what that would look like at this time.
He thanked Council Member Ziegler for her suggestion of creating a Legislative
Summary Report of those bills that the Town is following, and that are of concern.
Council Member Ziegler thanked Mr. Rozema for putting together the report as she
finds the information helpful. Mr. Rozema credited Assistant to the Town Manager
Heath Vescovi-Chiordi for creating the report.
Mayor Honea reported that Mr. Rozema had spoken with TriAdvocates and Senator
Leach, that he spoke with Senator Leach last week and he had dropped the bill by $5M
for the Tangerine Road widening project. Mr. Rozema stated if that bill goes through, it
is the town's hope it does. If it does, it would be a big boost to the $17M that is needed
for our portion of that project.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session,
which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters.
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El Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for
discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or
consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on
this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A).
E2 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (1) for discussion,
consideration and possible interviews of candidates for appointment to the Planning
Commission.
E3 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1) to discuss the
employment of Interim Town Manager Terry Rozema, including the possible
appointment of Mr. Rozema as Town Manager and discussion of the terms of the Town
Manager's Employment Agreement.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Notwithstanding the Mayor's discretion regarding the items to be placed on the
agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda,
it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the
date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Honea asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Vice Mayor Post, moved and Council Member Comerford second the motion adjourning
the meeting. Motion passes unanimously, 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town
Council me- 'ng held on February 2, 2021. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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Cherry L. La on, Town Clerk
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MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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