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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on January 15,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Eidson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Taylor led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Baljo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Taylor, Councilman Shanks,Councilman Baljo, Vice Mayor Eidson Councilmen Absent:Mayor Clarke,Councilman Hill Staff Present: Others Present: Representing City Manager,Director of Public Works Rich Broman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Representing Director of Public Safety, Patrol Lieutenant Reed Cox Finance Controller Keith Lewis Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori V.Clark Mr.Harvey Morrison 1834 W.Roundup Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED BY CONSIDERING ITEM NO.9 AS THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING,AND THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED.* Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Acting,City Manager Rich Broman reminded the Council and public of the public forum on January 23,1985,at Four Peaks Elementary. Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer stated that a grant has been received in the amount of $114,000,for construction of a Senior Citizens Center,which will be constructed just north of City Hall in conjunction with the new City Library. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION -HOME RULE OPTION the public. )Vice Mayor Eidson opened the hearing to Controller Keith Lewis briefed the Council on the Home Rule Option as proposed two years previously,stating that the City is allowed to submit the proposal after two years,and that the Council may vote on whether or not to present the question of the home rule to the voters. Vice Mayor Eidson 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,pointed out that the Council and staff need to present the issue .to the public as expenditures that the public feel are necessary. There being no one else wishing to address the Council,Vice Mayor Eidson closed the hearing to the public. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that a provision in State law requires the action on the Home Rule Option take place in a Special Meeting. Vice Mayor Eidson recessed the Regular Meeting into the Special Meeting for the purpose of action on the Home Rule. Councilman Shanks stated that the funds will be spent as the citizens of Apache Junction choose. Councilman Baljo also commented on how the funds will not be spent,and stated that after this agenda item,i t would be necessary for him to go home. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE REGULAR MEETING RECESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A SPECIAL MEETING ON THE HOME RULE OPTION. Councilman Shanks FURTHER .MOVED,THATL: RESOLUTION NO.85.-01,:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OrAPACHEJUNCTION,PINAL:AND MARICOPA :COUNTIES,ARIZONA,PROPOSING A LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FOR THE:CITY OF APACHE 'JUNCTION BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.' Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 1 Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE SPECIAL :MEETING.BE ADJOURNED AT 7:15 P.M., AND THAT THE REGULAR MEETING BE.RECONVENED AT 7:15 P,M.: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15,1985 PAGE:TWO- Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Vice Mayor Eidson excused Councilman Baljo and Councilman Damiano who was i l l . Vice Mayor Eidson stated that there was no longer a quorum,and that i t would be :necessary to close the meeting. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED DUE iTO LACK OF A QUORUM AND THAT THE AGENDA ITEMS BE CONTINUED,TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,AND THAT TZ-52-84' BE CONTINUED PER REQUEST'FORiONE MONTH. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. w,p L i - Wendell J.Clard Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk *Consent Agenda Items include: 1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda 2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of December 6,1984 3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 18,1984 'REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER:15,1985 ,PAGE THREE