HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-27 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 27,1985
The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on June 27,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman
Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,
Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor
Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill
Councilman Absent:Councilwoman Taylor
Staff Present:Acting City Manager/Director of
Public Safety Bill McDaniel
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Controller Keith Lewis
City Attorney David Alexander
Others Present:Dr.Mike Aemmer
Mr.Rene LeSieutre
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON REQUEST
FROM EPICENTER FOR FUNDING TO
SUPPLEMENT LEASE COSTS
)Dr.Mike Aemmer,representing
Epicenter,addressed the Council in regards to the needs of Epicenter
stating that the total amount they receive from the Department of Economic
Security is $80,676.00 which includes salaries,equipment,rent,and
utilities.Dr.Aimmer stated that $4,000.00 is allocated for rent,which
leaves Epicenter with a deficit of $6,000.00 as rent came to about
$10,000.00 over the year,and requested assistance with this deficit.
Councilman Eidson asked how many
Centers Epicenter has.
Dr.Aemmer stated that there are six
Centers in the District,located in Departments of Economic Security.
Councilman Jimenez asked i f any
other critical incidentals are going to be necessary for the following year.
Dr.Aemmer replied that their
carpeting is in very bad shape,and also other supplies such as locking
cabinets would be helpful.
Vice Mayor Bakkedahl asked i f
Epicenter is a private corporation,or a government agency.
Dr.Aemmer replied that Epicenter is
a private non-profit corporation.
Councilman Baljo asked i f the City
could give funds to a private non-profit organization.
Acting City Manager Bill McDaniel
stated that i t should not cause a problem,as Epicenter does provide a
service to the City and the Police Department,and recommended giving the
funds to Epicenter.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
as a "common law"City,we are restricted to expenditures that are directly
provided for by powers of a common law city and this concern is legitimate,
and in the future we will have to contract for services of certain organi-
zations to benefit the City that are under some of our powers,that fit
under "the prevention of disease",and in considering this donation of
funds,this specific organization to be worthy in that light.Mr.Alexander
stated that comments concerning rent and supplies are not appropriate with
this law in mind,but prevention of mental health diseases should be reasons
for assistance.
Councilman Jimenez suggested that
the City give the Community Foundation,next year,possibly a sum of
$15,000.00,so that they, could be the City's agent for organizations such as
this.
Mr.Rene LeSieutre,representing the
Community Foundation,explained their procedures for allocating funds to
different organization.
Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT
AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO.001-105-513-005-18 TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EPICENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF MENTAL DISEASE IN THE
CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 6:30 P.M.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTED THIS 16TH DAY, OF JULY ,1985,BY'THE MAYOVAND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA-.
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Norman S.Hill
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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