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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEd Honea - 01/16/2001 - Resolution No. 2001-09................. xg $ &A. UNA TV. TIAN: NIV k VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting - January 9, 2001 Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member Kai, the minutes for January 9, 2001 were unanimously approved. VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIgANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Kai welcomed Karl Horvath back to the Council meetings and commented that he was sorely missed at the January 9, 2001 Council meeting. Mr. Horvath was hospitalized briefly last Tuesday. Jane Howell introduced the newest employee to the Human Resources department, Ann Puscus. Ms. Puscus is a part-time secretary. She brings ten years of human resource experience to her position. Ms. Howell also acknowledged Jennifer Nehring for her excellent professionalism and expertise. She con-unented that with these two employees the Human Resources department was able to function smoothly and efficiently. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. IX GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2001-07.- Appointment of Marana Water Utility Advisory Committee Members (Brad DeSpain) 2. Resolution No. 2001-05: Hyatt Hotel Resort: Request from Cottonwood Properties to build a Hyatt Regency Resort at Dove Mountain Golf Course. The property is 127.47 acres located approximately four miles northwest along Dove Mountain Boulevard. It is within Sections 14 and 22, Township 11 South, Range 12 East (Joel Shapiro) 3. Resolution No. 2001-09: Sales Agreement between the Town of Marana and Robert and Patricia Honea to purchase a 10.11 acre parcel of land (Dan Groseclose) 'G A? tf-TIN r 'Ic L?M 41-V KA "Mi- Y JA 1FU Council Member Honea declared a conflict of interest on Agenda Item IX.A.3 because of family involvement and his vote on the approval of the consent agenda did not include a vote on Item D(. A.3. A form declaring this conflict has been made a part of this record. Upon motion by Council Member Kai, seconded by Council Member Blake, the consent agenda was approved. The vote was 3/0 with the conflict noted by Council Member Honea regarding Item A. 3. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2001-10: Marana Arts Council (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Reuwsaat introduced this item before Council and remarked that Town staff, especially Sandy Groseclose, had been working closely with the Marana Arts Council (MAC) in helping to launch this organization. He asked for the Council's approval of Resolution No. 2001-10 and gave a brief outline of the resolution. This Council action would recognize MAC as a vital member of the Marana community and support the Arts Council's mission. In addition, Resolution No. 2001-10 would allocate $8,500 in the special events budget for the Colors of Marana and the Music Festival to the Marana Arts Council for events organization and planning in 2001. It also appointed the Community Programs and Events Manager to act as the Town's liaison to MAC as well as represent the Town on the MAC Board of Directors as an ex-officio member. Lastly, the resolution requested that staff form a conu-nittee and develop a public arts ordinance. Mr. Reuwsaat introduced Sally Jackson, President, and Diana Kai, Board member, both representing the Marana Arts Council. Ms. Kai gave a short synopsis of what MAC would be presenting before the Council and then turned the floor over to Ms. Jackson. Ms. Jackson spoke about the beginning origins of the Marana Arts Council and the primary mission of MAC being the promotion of the arts through education and community-based events. She remarked that she was thrilled to be a part of such a dedicated group of citizens who were committed to bringing an appreciation of the arts into the community. She noted that articles of incorporation and non-profit status paperwork had been filed. She added that the presentation would give the Council members a better idea of the goals and philosophy of MAC for 2001. Following was a multimedia presentation that outlined some of the ways and means by which MAC planned to accomplish its goals in the near future and for the long term. These methods included fundraising techniques such as an ongoing membership drive, campaigns aimed at corporate sponsorships as well as individual donors, and appfications for federal, state and local grants. Future planned MAC programs included scholarships, arts enrichment programs, and seniors and youth arts programs.