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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-23 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 23,1985 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on January 23,1985,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. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Eidson, Councilman Absent:Councilman Hill,Mayor Clarke Staff Present:City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Zoning Administrator/Building Official Leo Frazier,Jr. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES ) )City Manager Michael J.McNulty explained that this agreement is similar to the ones in the past for election services and recommended approval. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINAL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR ELECTION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500.00,BE APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PERMIT FEES FOR MOBILE HOME/PARK MODEL INSTALLATIONS )Mr.McNulty stated that the Building Division prepared a cost break -down on fees with one for a normal no -problem permit costing the City $10.33.However,the average cost per permit for these type of models is $21.41,as i t is very seldom that one goes through simply and smoothly. Councilman Taylor asked what the problems would be. Mr.McNulty explained that i f the applicant didn't bring in the plot plan,where the unit will be,no dimensions with proximity to the neighboring unit,or there is something wrong with the waste system connection,i t would cause delays. that the staff make further suggestions. for a park model. members of the public. Building Official Leo Frazier, Jr.,further explained problems and delays that can occur. Councilman Baljo commented on the proposed installation fees. Mr.McNulty informed the Council and public that the County regulations by which many of these were built are the same as regulations used by the City. Mr.Frazier explained setback requirements and addressed a suggestion by Councilman Baljo to create a checklist for inspections,stating that i t would be impossible with the present number of inspectors employed and variables involved and would also increase the time. Mr.Frazier stated that the Building Inspectors do use an inspection card,with the general items, and that i f an inspection results in rejection,the inspector is required to give reasons quoting code regulations. Mr.Bryce Kempton,owner of Kemptons Travel Town in Mesa,addressed the Council in opposition to RV inspections,stating that no other City in Arizona requires an inspection on RV's. Mr.McNulty explained that park model RV's are being built like mobile homes and should have the same inspections and requirements when set up for a long period of time. Councilman Baljo suggested that guidelines be set with the difference between an RV and a park model. Mr.Jim Hurst,manager of Baywood Mobile Home Park,addressed the City Manager regarding the present building permit fee. A representative of the housing industry commented on trap systems. Mr.Gary Dial,695 W.17th Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the Council regarding fees and property taxes. Vice Mayor Eidson suggested Mr.Frazier gave the definition Further comments were made by Mr.McNulty read the proposed Ordinance No.352,with the amendments to the Uniform Building Code pertaining to Recreational Vehicles,which cannot be passed with the emergency clause as there are only five members of the Council present. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.352 BE PLACED ON THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,TO LOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23,1985 PAGE 2 The motion was withdrawn due to Council discussion that this should be acted upon prior to the next regular meeting and that a special meeting would be called. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 25,1985,AT 5:30 P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MONDAY,FEBRUARY 4,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 1985,AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON JANUARY 23,1985,IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIAL MEETING,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. motion carried. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Baljo seconded the )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT Councilman Baljo seconded the ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clark Mayor SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23,1985 PAGE 3 ATTEST:. Kathleen Connelly City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23,1985 PAGE 4