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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-02 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on April 2,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANU Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Councilman Taylor,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Baljo,Councilman Hill,Vice Mayor Eidson, Mayor Clarke City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis Representing Director of Planning,Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori V.Clark Others Present:Mr.Harry Cook Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.John Hennesy 1020 W.Roundup Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Ms Norma Dingman Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Paul Connolly 1935 S.Cactus Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Jerry Lawrence Blue Cross/Blue Shield ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 AND 2 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael J.McNulty reported that the final plans for Pinal Street drainage project have been received and bids will be opened and submitted to Council the first meeting in May,and that two City police officers were awarded bronze medals for the State-wide Police Olympics,Lieutenant Scott for racketball,and Officer Salmon in bicycling. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.344, PZ-71-84,COOK )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Associate Planner Jim Nakagawa briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from GR General Rural and Trailer Homesite located on the northeast corner of Roundup Street and Thunderbird Drive in Section 17,for which 4 protest petitions have been filed against.One of the petitions had not been notarized or listed as property owners within the 300 feet of the site and anothers property is outside the 150 foot area.The remaining two petitioners constitute 47.3% of the area within 150 feet of the subject site. Mr.Harry Cook,applicant, requested approval of the rezoning. Mr.John Hennesy,1020 W. Roundup,Apache Junction,addressed the Council in opposition to the application. Ms Norma Dingman,opposed the application and more trailer parks. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition.There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 2 Mr.Nakagawa stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with stipulation that the applicant dedicate the right-of-way,and that the staff also recommends approval,providing the property not be developed into an RV or mobile home park. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.344,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.344 by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.344,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.344,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE DENIED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f the stipulation prohibiting this property from being developed into a mobile home or RV park was included in the ordinance. Mr.Nakagawa replied that this stipulation is included in the ordinance. Councilman Baljo made comments pertaining to subdivision requirements. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill, Councilman Shanks Opposed:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke The motion failed. City Attorney David Alexander stated that a new motion may be made. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 3 Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.344,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-71-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Baljo City Clerk Kathleen Connelly declared that due to a lack of three-quarter vote in favor,the motion failed. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.345, PZ-72-84,HAMM )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Nakagawa briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to Trailer Homesite of a 1.3 acre parcel,located on the east side of Cedar Drive, 165 feet north of Roundup Street in Section 18. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mrs.Bob Hamm,applicant, requested approval as they wished to place three houses on the property. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that the Planning staff has no objections and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the stipulations that the rights -of -way be dedicated and that the property not be developed into an RV or mobile home park. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.345 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.345,by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 4 ORDINANCE NO.345,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-72-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Vice Mayor Eidson asked i f three houses can be placed on this parcel. Mr.Nakagawa replied to the affirmative. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.345,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-72-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.346, PZ-73-84,HARDY to the public. Councilman Taylor seconded the )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Mr.Nakagawa addressed the rezoning application from General Rural to C-4 Heavy Commercial District of a 7.719 acre parcel,located on the south side of Highway 60 between Royal Palm and Tomahawk Roads at the northeast corner of Palm Springs Subdivision in Section 28. Mr.Paul Connolly,1935 S. Cactus,Apache Junction,representing the applicant,requested approval of the application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations. Mr.Nakagawa stated that there have been two protest petitions filed against this application,one of the petitioners property is outside the 150 foot area,and the other constitutes 5% of the area,but does not require a three-quarter vote as i t would need 20%of the area,and that the Planning staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.346 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 5 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.346 by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.346,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-73-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.346,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-73-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-4 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. Councilman Taylor expressed a concern that after trailer sales,this property could be developed into a use with heavy equipment or similar uses. Councilman Baljo gave the opinion that this is along Highway 60 and this is the logical area for this zoning. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Baljo, Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Eidson Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Hill,Mayor Clarke The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.347, PZ-74-84,POLK to the public. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Mr.Nakagawa briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to C-2 Local Commercial District of a .37 acre parcel,located on east side of Ironwood Drive,approximately 520 feet south of Superstition Boulevard in Section 20. Mr.Tony Vehon,230 W.Tepee, Apache Junction,representing the applicant,explained that the proposed use is a retail plaza and requested approval of the application. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke called upon the Associate Planner for recommendations. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 6 Mr.Nakagawa stated that the Planning staff has no objection and that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends approval. Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.347 BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.347 by title only. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.347,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-74-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.347,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-74-84 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO C-2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.363,FOUR-WAY STOP AT IRONWOOD AND SUPERSTITION (With the Emergency Clause) to the public. Councilman Hill seconded the Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that traffic counts have been taken at this intersection and i t indicated that 11,100 vehicles passed through during a 16 hour period,with an average of 868 vehicles per hour during an 8 hour period and this warrants a four-way stop sign. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue. There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.363,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 7 Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.363,by title only with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.363,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD (UNIVERSITY DRIVE)AND IRONWOOD DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.363,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD (UNIVERSITY DRIVE)AND IRONWOOD DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.374, ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS (With the Emergency Clause) to the public. Councilman Baljo seconded the )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Mr.McNulty explained that this ordinance legitimitize two-way stops that have been installed as paving has been done. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue. Mr.Harvey Morrison,1834 W. Roundup,Apache Junction,wished to know i f there would be residential speed limits on the newly paved streets. Mr.McNulty stated that speed limit signs would be put up where they are required,and any street that does not presently have a sign up is 25 mph,by State law. There being no one else wishing to address the issue,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.374,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous Councilman Hill seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 8 The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.374,by title only with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.374,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS AT CORTEZ ROAD AND JUNCTION STREET,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 2ND AVENUE,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 4TH AVENUE,SOUTHERN AVENUE AND CORTEZ ROAD,APACHE DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,COCONINO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,PAPAGO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,WEST 10TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE AND WEST 13TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.374,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOPS AT CORTEZ ROAD AND JUNCTION STREET,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 2ND AVENUE,CORTEZ ROAD AND EAST 4TH AVENUE,SOUTHERN AVENUE AND CORTEZ ROAD,APACHE DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,COCONINO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,PAPAGO DRIVE AND 20TH AVENUE,WEST 10TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE AND WEST 13TH AVENUE AND SOUTH DELAWARE DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting. Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,KC BAR BQ ) to the public. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Vice Mayor Eidson expressed his concern over the number of occasions that police officers have been called to this location. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY MS JANE ELLEN MERRYMAN,AGENT FOR KC BAR BQ,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR DENIAL,DUE TO POLICE INCIDENT RECORD OF THE BAR OVER THE PAST YEARS. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Taylor seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 9 APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, LONGHORN SALOON )Mayor Clarke opened the bearing to the public. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH A.TAPLEY AGENT FOR THE LONGHORN SALOON BE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL FOR APPROVAL. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. Councilman Taylor asked i f there have been police called to the Longhorn Saloon. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel replied that there have not been problem,but this is just a Person Transfer and not a new license. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. LIBRARY DESIGN to the public. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing Mr.McNulty explained that this design was presented to the Council at the previous meeting and is scheduled to be located off Idaho Road,and will also be a Senior/Community Center,and that there was a minor change in the plans to make it more useable,and the building will be expandable as the City grows. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue. Mr.Joe Morvak,expressed his views that the new Library building should be functional and not merely a monument or show piece. Mayor Clarke stated that the architect has worked under close staff supervision,and this building will be extremely functional. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE DESIGN PLANS FOR THE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY/SENIOR-COMMUNITY CENTER BE ACCEPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Hill seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 10 Councilman Taylor informed the public that the one person who has spear -headed this project the most is Councilman Damiano and that he should receive recognition for his work. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS )Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell explained that the budget allows for additional expansion and improvements to the swimming pool,including a larger kool deck with seating area and a ramada,an enclosed area for pop machines and a storage area for pool chemicals. Mayor Clarke asked what the next step would be i f this were approved. Mr.Bell stated that i t would be necessary to go out for bid. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER AND SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROCEED WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY SWIMMING FACILITY. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARD OF HEALTH ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that the appointments to the City Board of Health and the City Health Officer are statutory requirements §36-165,that they must be appointed in the first meeting in April of each year,two members of the governing body,with the city engineer and the health officer. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT COUNCILMAN HILL AND COUNCILMAN SHANKS BE APPOINTED TO THE CITY BOARD OF HEALTH. AND THAT DR.DEAN SEEMAN BE APPOINTED AS THE CITY HEALTH OFFICER. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Taylor,Councilman Hill,Vice Mayor Eidson The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR CITY HEALTH INSURANCE )Mr.McNulty stated that i t has become necessary for the City to go for bid for health insurance for employees and recommended that the bid be awarded to Blue Cross/Blue Shield and recognized Mr.Jerry Lawrence to answer any questions. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 11 Mr.Jerry Lawrence, representative of Blue Cross/Blue Shield asked i f there were any questions. Vice Mayor Eidson asked when this contract would commence. Mr.McNulty stated that the contract would take effect May 1. Mr.Lawrence explained that either the conventional approach or the HMO was available through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Councilman Damian() MOVED THAT THE BID FOR CITY HEALTH INSURANCE BE AWARDED TO BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,1985. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR )Mr.Bell asked that this be postponed.Due to !,a problem with the specifications on the bid,the bid would have to be advertised again. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT ITEM NO. 16 BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 7, 1985 Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous ' The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE ADDITIVES )Controller Keith Lewis stated that the bid opening was April 1,1985,for a printer and 4 display stations and 3 personal computers,and recommended that the bid be awarded to IBM in the amount of $16,912.77,and Phoenix Computer Group for the printer at $2700.00. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT THE BID FOR THE COMPUTER HARDWARE ADDITIVES BE AWARDED TO IBM IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,912.77 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OPEN DATA PRINTER WHICH SHALL BE AWARDED TO PHOENIX COMPUTER GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700.00. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. -REGUCAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 12 AWARD OF BID FOR REMITTANCE CONTROL TERMINALS )Mr.Lewis explained that this is a type of cash register,and that two bids were received and recommended that the bid be awarded to Copperstate Business Systems in the amount of $10,661.40. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT THE BID FOR REMITTANCE CONTROL TERMINALS BE AWARDED TO COPPERSTATE BUSINESS SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,661.40. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried-. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR PROPERTY CLEAN-UP,SUN UNLIMITED )Ms Connelly stated that Roger Grim at the Council meeting of February 19,1985,Mr.Grimh was granted .:a 30 day extension to clean the property in question,and is now requesting an extension until he has information regarding a rezoning,and upon checking with the Planning Department,Mr.Grimh has not filed a rezoning application. Councilman Taylor stated that there have bemverbal complaints regardinvOisyproperty. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT A FINAL EXTENSION BE GRANTED TO ROGER GRIMH OF SUN UNLIMITED TO BRING PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REGULATIONS OF 30 DAYS,TO EXPIRE ON MAY 2,1985. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF POSITION OF SUPERVISOR OF DISPATCHER Councilman Hill seconded the )Mr.McDaniel stated that when the Administrative Sergeant was promoted to Lieutenant the position of Supervisor of Communications personnel was left vacant and was dropped from the budget,and requested that this position be reinstated as i t will be necessary with the future implementation of the 911 Emergency System and training of dispatchers. Mayor Clarke asked i f this would be a present employee. Mr.McDaniel stated that it would be a promotional position. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE REQUEST BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF "COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR"IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BE APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 13 The motion carried. EXPIRATION OF TERMS,RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION )Mr.Bell informed the Council that Mr.Ted Millspaugh has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Commission and that of three terms expiring,two members are inter- ested in continuing to serve on the Commission. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.TED MILLSPAUGH BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET;AND THAT JUDD WILLIAMS BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.MILLSPAUGH,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1,1987;AND THAT CHUCK HEERMANS,AND JANICE PALSON ALSO BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,TO FILL EXPIRED TERMS,WITH NEW TERMS TO EXPIRE APRIL 1,1988. motion. Councilman Baljo seconded the Councilman Damiano read the following letter: "Honorable Mayor and Council Members, Please accept this letter of resignation from the City's Parks and Recreation Commission. I have been offered a promotional opportunity from my employer and will be relocating to the Pinetop/Lakeside area. I have enjoyed serving on the Commission and feel the Commission and staff are dedicated in providing the City of Apache Junction an outstanding Parks and Recreation program. Good luck in the future. Sincerely, Ted Millspaugh" VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD )Ms Connelly explained that this is a statutory requirement that a City must maintain a local board which administers the Public Safety Retirement system,which must consist of the Mayor as Chairman,two members elected from among the Police Department,and two citizen members.Ms Connelly stated that there is a vacancy from the Police Department and Mr.William Arnold's term expired March 4th. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT OFFICER LARRY BALL AS A POLICE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE,AND WILLIAM ARNOLD AS A CITIZEN MEMBER,BE APPOINTED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1989. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 14 The motion carried. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY SUBMITTED BY LONNIE STONE )Mr.McNulty explained that this claim was submitted by the attorney for Mr.Lonnie Stone,involving an accident at the intersection of Route 88 and U.S.Highway 60,for which the City does not admit any liability,and recommended that the Council deny the claim which should properly be filed against the State of Arizona. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY SUBMITTED BY LONNIE STONE IS REJECTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,APRIL 15,1985 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, APRIL 16,1985 )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON APRIL 15,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON APRIL 16, 1985,AT 6:00 P.M. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:59 P.M. motion. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilman Damiano seconded the Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT Councilman Hill seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 15 Consent Agenda Items were as follows: *1.Acceptance of the Regular Agenda *2.Acceptance of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19,1985 ACCEPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF APRIL ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clarke Mayor ATTEST: 67,4r n .rinciflyKa,...leen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2,1985 PAGE 16