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Home My WebLink About2026-05-19 City Council Regular Minutes r',cMe\ City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: Z p, City Council Chambers - �zil Meeting Minutes at City Hall � 300 E.Superstition Blvd 3 xp* Apache Junction,AZ City Council Meeting 85119 apachejunctionaz.gov Ph:(480)982-8002 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. Tuesday,May 19,2026 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Heck gave the invocation and Councilmember Johnson led the meeting attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Wilson Vice Mayor Schroeder Councilmember Nesser Councilmember Heck Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Cross Councilmember Soller Staff in Attendance: Bryant Powell, City Manager Matt Busby, Assistant City Manager Joel Stern, City Attorney Kayla Fulmer, Director of Marketing and Communications Liz Langenbach, Parks & Recreation Director Anna McCray, Human Resources Director Mike Loggins, Public Works Director Amy Greening, Deputy City Clerk Rob Wisler, Management Analyst Doug Wirthgen, IT Director Jamie Sullivan, Recreation Superintendent Julia Feraldi, Recreation Coordinator Jody Dutra, Recreation Coordinator Elliott Anuta, Recreation Coordinator Kelli Bunker, Court Administrator D. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Soller moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser to approve the Consent Agenda. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes May 19,2026 Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 1. 26-228 Consideration of acceptance of agenda. 2. 26-262 Consideration of approval of minutes of the special meeting of May 4, 2026. 3. 26-229 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 2026. 4. 26-197 Consideration of approval of procurement of OpenGov citywide asset management system from Carahsoft through contract#CTR046098, NASPO Master Contract#AR2472 for a total not to exceed $117,927.19. 5. 26-255 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 26-21 Intent to Form Streetlight Improvement District No. 2026-SV-BR-8 Blossom Rock Parcel 8. 6. 26-256 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 26-22 Ordering the Installation of Streetlights for Streetlight Improvement District No. 2026-SV-BR-8 Blossom Rock Parcel 8. 7. 26-258 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 26-23 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Streetlight Improvement District No. 2026-SV-BR-8 Blossom Rock Parcel 8. E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 8. 26-263 Proclamation designating the week of May 17 -23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Wilson read the proclamation designating May 17th through May 23rd, 2026, as Public Works Week and presented it to Public Works Director Mike Loggins. 9. 26-224 Presentation of certificates to the graduates of the 2026 Citizen Leadership Institute class. Marketing and Communications Director Kayla Fulmer recognized the participants of the 2026 Citizen Leadership Institute (CLI). She also explained what CLI is and thanked City staff for presenting during the classes. Each member received a completion certificate and took pictures with the Mayor and Council. 10. 26-132 Presentation of 25-year Service Award to Martin Vasquez Parks and Recreation Director Liz Langenbach recognized Martin Vasquez's 25 years of service with words of appreciation, several photos and a list of his professional accomplishments. City Manager Bryant Powell addressed Mr. Vasquez with a certificate and service award. He also thanked him for his years of service. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes May 19,2026 F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES 11. 26-230 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and councilmembers. Councilmember Cross attended the East Valley Partnership annual meeting where they discussed Al and building a stronger East Valley by supporting early childhood development. Councilmember Soller attended Police Week in Washington D.C.where he represented Apache Junction and City Council for the events that honored fallen Officer Gabriel Facio. He shared several photos from the week and announced his up-coming retirement from the Mesa Police Department in February 2027. Mayor Wilson attended the Pinal County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony where they honored Officer Facio and added his name to the memorial. G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 12. 26-231 City Manager's Report City Manager Bryant Powell honored Councilmember Soller for his years of service as a City of Mesa Police Officer. He played a video that Mesa made for Councilmember Soller that highlighted his years as an honor guard member. Councilmember Soller expressed his appreciation to the Apache Junction Police Department and honor guard. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. 26-223 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 1575 an ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, amending the Apache Junction City Code, Chapter 2: Mayor, Council, and Appointed Boards and Commissions, Article 2-1: Council, § 2-1-5, Compensation, by repealing and replacing it in its entirety; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. Councilmember Heck moved,seconded by Councilmember Soller that Ordinance No. 1575 be read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived. Motion passed unanimously. Deputy City Clerk Greening read Ordinance No.1575 by title only, repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. Councilmember Heck moved,seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Ordinance No.1575,as read by the Deputy City Clerk be approved and adopted. Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember Soller No: 0 City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes May 19,2026 City Attorney Joel Stern explained that Ordinance No. 1575 was created at the direction of Council to include an increased level of salaries for Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council members. He stated it also includes an annual cost of living increase. Mayor Wilson commented on his support of this increase. Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing. Elisa Krcilek, 1214 W. Ridge Road, Apache Junction, expressed support for this item. Andre Meek, 1327 S. Belair Road, Apache Junction, expressed support for this item. Doug Coleman, Apache Junction, expressed support for this item. Mayor Wilson closed the Public Hearing. I. OLD BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES M. CALL TO PUBLIC Mo Mohiuddin, 2341 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, expressed his congratulations to the CLI graduates and gave his support for the Council pay increase. He also announced the free lunch program for students during summer break at the Hitching Post. Sheila Shettuck, 2145 N. Starr Road, Apache Junction, stated her frustrations working with Planning and Zoning on a code compliance issue. Donna Carr, 2178 W. Virginia Street, Apache Junction, shared her frustrations about water shortages, resolution copper and developers buying large areas of land. N. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes May 19,2026 ACCEPTED THIS O n DAY OF J U N 2026, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. qnd SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS a DAY OF 2026. Walter"Chip"Wilson Mayor ATTEST: &u4 m�A� Evie McKinney City Clerk City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 5