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Home My WebLink About1985-03-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on March 5,1985,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 ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others 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 Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman 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 )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 1 THROUGH 5 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED AFTER DELETING ITEM NO.9 FROM THE REGULAR AGENDA.* Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors None. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.357, FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public. Director of Public Works Rich Broman explained that this proposed four-way stop sign would be located at the intersection of Meridian Drive and Superstition Boulevard,and i t is antici- pated that Maricopa County will be providing the City with intergovernmental agreements for the installation of traffic signals at this location. Mr.Harvey Morrison,1834 W. Roundup,Apache Junction,wished to know why a four-way stop sign had not been installed at Ironwood Drive and Superstition Boulevard,as he felt one is necessary. Mr.Broman stated that a traffic count has been taken at that intersection and i t has not been computerized to decide i f the count warrants a four-way stop as yet,and when this has been done i t will be submitted to the Council. 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 else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. City Manager Michael J.McNulty explained that this Ordinance should have had the emergency clause in i t originally,and i f the Council desires,i t can be added by amendment, thereby protecting the driving public. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.357 BE AMENDED BY ADDING AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THAT THE ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.357,by title only with the emergency clause. as follows: City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5,1985 PAGE 2 ORDINANCE NO.357,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 MERIDIAN DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.357,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 MERIDIAN DRIVE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MS ALICE POLOMSKEY FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. AND THAT GARY L.DOAK BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.DWIGHT PIERCE SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1987. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTANCE ) )Mr.McNulty reminded that there had been a similar request several months ago,to which the Council obliged,and i t would be to the benefit of the City to enter into an agreement with the Community Foundation to act as the City's agent in social service needs. Councilman Shanks stated that proper procedure in the past has been for the organization to submit a statement of what the funds are needed for and how much. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT WITH REGARDS TO SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano seconded the REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5,1985 PAGE 3 Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT THE TWO REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE BE TABLED UNTIL AN OUTLINE OF THE REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED OR UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR,WHEN IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE,WHATEVER COMES SOONER. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO PRIMARY ELECTION BOARD )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that the list of recommendations for the Election Board is submitted to the Council,is compiled of residents with experience on election boards. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE ELECTION OFFICIALS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED. Councilman Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO CLEAN PROPERTY,THAXTON )Ms Connelly stated that this is Mrs.Thaxton's first request and has made an effort to clean the property, but needs more time to obtain vehicle titles in order to legally dispose of the vehicles. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AN EXTENSION OF 60 DAYS TO EXPIRE ON MAY 5,1985,BE GRANTED TO MRS.DOROTHY THAXTON TO BRING HER PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 9-2 OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDING PROGRAM,PHASE III -A )Mr.Broman recommended the low bidder,National Applicators,as all references and specifications provided were satisfactory. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE BID PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY NATIONAL APPLICATORS FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PUBLIC WORK PROJECT NUMBERS PW-84-26 THROUGH PW-84-28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,354.00 BE ACCEPTED. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5,1985 PAGE 4 The motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING,MARCH 7,1985 )Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON MARCH 7,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,MARCH 18,1985 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, MARCH 19,1985 )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MARCH 18,1985,AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON MARCH 19,1985, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Shanks reported on the Public Transportation Forum regarding the extension of the Superstition Freeway. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT THE Councilman Damiano seconded the *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda 2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 16,1985 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5,1985 PAGE 5 3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 19,1985 4.Proposed Resolution No.85-06,Establishing Date of Primary Election, Polling Places and Precincts,Hours for Voting,Election Officials and Method of Vote. 5.Proposed Resolution No.84-65,AB -83-14,Correcting Legal Descriptions on previously approved abandonment. ACCEPTED THE 19TH DAY OF MARCH ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. # ;4g - Wendell J.Clark Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5,1985 PAGE 6