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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOra Harn - 01/05/1999 - Select Priorities for 1999 CDBG FundingMINUTES OF REGULA'R COUNCIL MEETING MARANA TOWN COUNCII,- JANUARY 5, 1999 D. Public Hearina on Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex the a Strip of the 1-10 and Union Pacific Railroad Rights-of- Way Extending from Cortaro Road to Approximately 2.7 miles to the Northwest. This Annexation has been Named the Northern Corridor Annexation. (Dick Gear) Mike Hein commented that this was again an effort to square off the Town boundaries. Dick Gear stated that property ownership information was collected and notification was made through the Department of Revenue or Pima County to alert owners of the Town's interest in annexation. Additionally, areas have been posted and after 30 days petitions will be circulated for signature. Mayor Ham stated that the annexation would clear up confusion regarding which courts traffic violations would be cited into and bring the Town additional revenue from these fines. No public comment. E. Public Hearing an Annexation Consideration of the Town of Marana's Desire to Annex the Avra Valley Airport. The Annexation of this Airport will Eliminate a County Island within the Town, and will Assist in the Development of the Airport once Marana Assumes Operation of this Facility. This Annexation has been Named the Avra Valley Airport Annexation, (Dick Gear) Mike Hein wanted to clarify that this annexation effort was separate from the transfer, sponsorship, or assumption of responsibility for the airport. Mr. Hein stated that negotiabons with the principals concerning sponsorship is ongoing and progressing well. He added that the development and adequate land use of the airport area was important even if the sponsorship was not obtained and that this effort to move forward on annexation would poise the Town for any direction needed in the future. Mayor Ham acknowledged the presence of the Abrams family in the audience and Gary Abrams offered to answer any questions concerning this matter. No public comment. F. Select Priorities for 1999 Community Development Block Grant Fundin (C BG1 (Dan Groseclose) Mayor Ham declared a conflict of interest and Vice Mayor Bobby Sutton conducted the meeting for this agenda item. TOWN OF MARANA ?FAR-ANA STATEMENT OF AGENDA CONFLICT kgenda Item )5? for the following reason(s): Signature Date HAADMrMCOUNCILTONFLICTIRM 11/9/95.JFM