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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2007 Special Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: May 22, 2007 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Herb Kai Vice Mayor Bob Allen Council Member Jim Blake Council Member Patti Comerford Council Member Tim Escobedo Council Member Carol McGorray Council Member STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Manager Jim DeGrood Assistant Town Manager Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Tim Mattix Town Clerk's Office Present Excused (Arrived at 8:00) Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Marty Ledvina, 7811 W. Peace Pipe Road, addressed Council and stated he thought the election was decided in great part on the Bobby Sutton issue. He stated after reading about it in the paper he contacted a council member to answer questions. He stated he asked the question who authorized the Town attorney to draft the resolution and the contract. He stated Mr. Reuwsaat stated it was a consensus. He referred to the open meeting law and felt there was a violation under Arizona Revised Statutes. He ~ stated the State Statute doesn't refer to criminal activity nor does the Town Ordinance. He stated he would like the Town attorney to explain to him how he justified the resolution on the basis that it was for the peace, health or safety of the community. Barbara Johnson, Director of Public Works, addressed Council and talked about Public Works Week. She stated about 40 years ago a group of people got together to make sure that the members of the public understand what public works is all about. She stated her department works with Brad DeSpain in the Utilities Department, Mike Mencinger in Operations and Maintenance, and Tom Ellis in Parks and Recreation. Those collectively with her department are what are considered Public Works. On Friday, they will have a barbeque to celebrate the Town, staff and work they have done. She showed a presentation on Public Works on the Town. She thanked Council Members Blake and Allen for bringing them all 1 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: May 22, 2007 the good feedback from the community and the way they chose to do that which enabled them to make changes so they could better serve the public. Stanley Prenkos, Jr., 8057 W. Greensleeves Way, addressed Council regarding a safety issue. He stated in the past couple weeks they were chip sealing on Silverbell and Twin Peaks. He stated there are still places that were not filled in and pot holes. He stated it is worse than before. He asked if they are going to come back and finish it and when. Mr. Reuwsaat stated they will have the Public Works Department take a look at it. David Morales addressed Council and stated to Council Member McGorray that there was a question last week who said we have nothing to fear, but fear itself. He stated it was FDR. He talked about Memorial Day, the flag, and the Civil War. He read the Gettysburg Address. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Presentation: An update for the 2007 General Plan Process with a discussion of the Future Town Planning Area (Kevin Kish) Paul Popelka addressed Council regarding their proposed planning area. He introduced a new staff member, Cky Ready. He stated what happens beyond our borders in terms of long range planning is just as important as what happens within our town borders; are we compatible with them and are they compatible with us. He stated some reasons why we should think about expanded planning area is orderly growth. In the area of influence, establishing this area so we do have some say in what may occur in the outlying areas so we can track what is happening and gauge the impact on our community. The development activity of tracking projects that are being proposed in those areas and how it may or may not impact the Town; is it going to impact our roadways, services we provide, could we be looking for future connections to our water system and then working with the adjacent jurisdictions. For future annexations, where is it important to grow and where is it feasible to grow. In considering a planning area, it is extending about six miles north of Red Rock, extending west to an area north of the Ironwood National Monument, extending along our western borders to Trico Road where there is an area that is undeveloped, in contrast with the areas to the east and northeast which are pretty well developed. They do not see any program for annexation east of the freeway. They think the looking should be concentrated to the south and west where there is quite a bit of undeveloped land going north and following the Santa Cruz River into Pinal County. The planning area has gone from 154 sq. miles to over 240 in terms of long range planning. They have been meeting with the citizen commissions. They have sent out invitations to form focus groups for a number of special interest groups which will be forming very shortly. They are in contact with the HOAs to get some publicity in their newsletters. They will be planning on having some open houses this summer and going out to speak to various groups. They are working on updating the different plan 2 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: May 22, 2007 elements like land use, circulation, and environment. They are working on the project schedule, getting a draft out for review in June, coming back for possibly a joint Council commission in September, and moving on to formal adoption in October or November. Cky Ready addressed Council and showed a website they designed to keep the citizens informed of the general plan update process. They wanted people to be able to access the site through several different avenues. Feedback is important so they wanted to have something on the site for this. It will be going to a general plan mailbox where they can print out the comments and take them into consideration. Mr. Reuwsaat stated there are several reasons for the planning area. It is about formalizing and bring back some agreements with other entities so we have the ability to more formally place input in their planning process about the things that will affect us. The I-10 corridor is where the growth is going to be and we currently have 18 miles there. Pinal Air Park is of considerable concern and could be a considerable benefit to us. Mr. Reuwsaat stated he is talking with State Land as it affects what we are planning. He stated we need to work with Pima County Flood Control District and Pinal County Flood Control and look at as development occurs how it affects properties from Berry Acres down. It is an important consideration in terms of what the effects of development are and where is the water going to go. He stated we need to continue to work relationships with the other entities so that as things occur around us that affect us or things occur in the future that we might have a part of that we have the relationships formalized so we can continue to plan and be a part of the process. 2. Resolution No. 2007-85: Relating to Elections: declaring and adopting the results of the general election held on May 15, 2007 (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy addressed Council and stated this item is approving the canvass of the election. The actual election resolution incorporates the numbers provided by the County Division of Elections. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2007-85 was unanimously approved. 3. Presentation to outgoing Council Members. David Goldstein, 2200 E. River Rd, President of Diamond Ventures, addressed Council and wanted to pay tribute to Jim Blake and Bob Allen for their outstanding service to the Town. He stated their company has developed several projects in Marana including Continental Reserve, Ironwood Reserve and the Northwest Medical Center building. He stated he will continue to partner with the Town as it continues to grow and prosper. Ed Stolmaker, President and CEO of Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council and thanked Jim Blake and Bob Allen for their vision, their leadership and direction to make the Town of Marana a great place to live, work and play. He MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: May 22, 2007 expressed thanks for the support of the Chamber and stated with the growth of the Town the Chamber has grown, as well. He stated he is looking forward to working with Russell and Roxanne in the future. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that in a very short period of time the progress and the growth that has been made in the Town have been spectacular. He stated he appreciated and respected working with Council Members Blake and Allen. He congratulated the new members. Gilbert Davidson addressed Council and gave his thanks for Council Members Blake and Allen's support, encouragement and friendship. He wished them the best of luck. Jim DeGrood addressed Council and stated he appreciated the support given and looked forward to working with the new members. Greg Wexler, 6088 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive, Continental Ranch Development, addressed Council and thanked Mr. Allen for coming in, in a turbulent time and helping the Council move forward. He thanked Mr. Allen for his hard work from the Planning and Zoning Commission to filling the Council position when they needed him. He wished luck to the new members. Amber Smith addressed Council and thanked Council Members Blake and Allen for their service. She stated they have brought integrity, honesty, creativity and hard work in showing the spirit of how a public and private partnership work. She stated she hoped they remain active in the community. Council Member McGorrary stated it was her pleasure to work with Council Members Allen and Blake. Council Member Escobedo thanked Council Members Allen and Blake and stated the community will continue to grow positively with the decisions they have made. He thanked them for assisting with the Community Food Bank, Miracle in Marana and other non-profits. Council Member Comerford stated she appreciated the many parks, the roads, the miles of trails that have been developed and the years of hard work and planning of Council Members Allen and Blake. Mayor Honea made a presentation and gave awards to Bob Allen and Jim Blake. 4. Administration of Oaths of Office and Certificates of Election (Frank Cassidy) Reverend Glenn Bartow from Casa Adobes Baptist Church administered oath of office for Mayor Honea, Russell Clanagan and Roxanne Ziegler. 4 MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: May 22, 2007 Mr. Clanagan addressed Council and stated he pledges to work with each of the other council members to make the citizens of Marana proud of the accomplishments of their elected officials. He stated he decided to run for council because public debate is important on critical issues. It is because elected officials have an obligation to work for the betterment of the community and not special interests. Roxanne Ziegler thanked everyone for their support. She stated she hoped with the new council that more people could be involved and support council. E. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, Council voted unanimously to adjourn. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on May 22, 2007. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~._ °'~1, s ,, ~, :. .e. celyn Bronson Town Clerk .w~ ~~" °;' CoRPOw4TF'~ , x ; coo „~ ~~~: ~ v ~~~ `~ ~Ir~~Z. 1 °~~~'~® ~~~/dl~ . 5