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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-14 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of City of Apache Jct.City Council February 14,1979 The Work Session of the City Council of Apache Junction was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor Roy Hudson. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Hudson. Councilmembers present:Jerry Burgess;Tom Damiano;John Granillo;Vice- Mayor Vinton Peck;Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks. Staff present:Susan Goodwin and Michael Curtis,City Attorneys;and Isabel C.Ballard,City Clerk. Mayor Hudson explained that this meeting is a work session and that no official action would be taken tonight.Mayor Hudson called on Susan Goodwin to give her reports. Susan Goodwin reported on the following: 1.The Social Security Agreement with the Arizona State Retirement System, and stated that Michael Curtis could go into a further explanation when he arrives. 2.The intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona State Department of revenue on "Agreement for Collection of Taxes"of the 1%levy of the Transaction Privilege Tax.Also,that by supplying the Department of Revenue with the names of the businesses within the incorporated area, considerable time starting collections could be saved. John Granillo asked i f the Chamber of Commerce would have a list of all the businesses in the area to use as a starting point.The Council discussed the matter and Sgt.McDaniels said the Chamber does have a list and he would assist the City Clerk in listing the businesses within the incorporated area. The Council discussed the Dog Racing on the Transaction Privilage Tax and would possibly meet with Ron Sotomayor at a later date.Vice -Mayor John Granillo will get all the information to present to the Council. Mayor Hudson called on Isabel Ballard for her requests on office supplies, machinery,furniture,and recommendations. Isabel Ballard requested and recommended as follows: 1.Requested general office supplies -example;City stationary and enve- lopes,City Seal,type paper,pens,clips,minutes books,ledgers,journ- als,etc.,etc. 2.Requested office machinery consisting of a tape recorder,copy machine, calculators,and typewriters.Office furniture consisting of typewriter tables,book shelves,desks,file cabinets recommended with hang fold- ers.And also for the Magistrate Court;two docket books with sheets to fit,Magistrate Seal and many pre -typed forms (complaints,summons, etc.). Mayor Hudson reported that he has set aside some desks,adding machine and type- writers at the Arizona State Surplus and would like the City Clerk and Virginia Regular Meeting Cont'd February 14,1979 Page 2 Seeman to go to the surplus with him to make a recommendation to the Council on purchasing the items. 3.Requested a $50.00 petty cash system for the purchasing of small items and postage. 4.Recommended that a payroll account be opened separate from the General Fund for the purpose of handling the employee withholding taxes and for easier auditing. 5.Asked if Monday,February 19,1979 (Presidents Day)would be considered a legal holiday for City Employees.The Mayor and Council felt that because there aren't any personnel policies stating the holidays, they instructed the City Clerk to keep City Hall open.Mayor Hudson explained that the personnel policies will be recommended and adopted in the near future. 6.Recommended to the Council that she look into an employee medical plan. The Council directed the City Clerk to get some bids for their review. Vice -Mayor John Granillo asked i f the Arizona State Retirement Social Security Agreement was the same as the Arizona State Retirement supplement to Social Security.The answer was no,and the Council directed the City Clerk to get the information on the Arizona State Retirement System. Isabel Ballard reported that the City Council could join the State Compensation Funds'"Association Dividend Plan"through the League of Arizona Cities and Towns which in turn would give the City of Apache Junction larger premium dollars at the end of each year. Isabel Ballard informed the City Council on the Summer Youth Program from Title III SPEDY --i f they wished for her to submit a proposal and i f so to give her some ideas or direction.Proposal must be in by Feb.23rd.,also the youths must be supervised.The Mayor and Council directed the City Clerk to write a proposal with a labor type discription. Susan Goodwin reported that Cathy Connelly from the League of Arizona Cities and Towns is willing to help the City put s:together a City Code at no cost to the City.Cathy Connelly has the experience since she has written around twenty City Codes for other municipalities throughout the state.Also the Interm Code on administration has been passed out for the Councils review,and for action next week. Mayor Hudson requested that Councilmember Virginia Seeman pick a committee of three City Councilmembers along with Cathy Connelly and Isabel Ballard to put together City Code and a Magistrate Code. Councilmember Virginia Seeman asked Councilmember Marie Shanks and Vice -Mayor John Granillo.Councilmember Marie Shanks accepted and Or -Mayor John Granillo said he could assist prior to March 12 only,since he will be out of town after that date.Councilmember Virginia Seeman said she definately wanted Cathy Regular Meeting Cont'd February 14,1979 Page 3 Connelly and Isabel Ballard on the committee. Streets and Right of Ways Councilmember Vinton Peck reported on the street signs in which he got a lot of static from the County and he talked about different types of signs.He also addressed the problem at Broadway and State Highway 60,80,and 89,and reported that the County approved the plan and has all the equipment,guard rails,etc. and will start the job as soon as the weather will permit. Subdivision Plan (Apache Villa #4) The subdivision of Ray Homes presented a request of approval on Phase #4 of Apache Villa Subdivision on Ironwood between 12th and 16th Streets.The City Council asked questions and discussed the matter.Mayor Hudson informed Ray Homes that they will take action next week at the Regular Meeting. A representative from the Sundancer asked the City Council i f the 300 feet started from the building or from the property line for a Liquor license.Mayor Hudson referred her question to Michael Curtis.Mr.Curtis said he would give her an answer the next day. Councilmember Vinton Peck mentioned that the State has a bill on a no food tax and suggested that as individuals we should let our Senators know how we feel about it. Councilmember Vinton Peck requiested that the attorney look into the Delaware easement on the power lines next to the Greyhound Race Track.I t is a 30 ft. easement that goes down their fence.Find out what kind of right of way or easement the Salt River Project may have.Mrs.Huff also complained on the same issue. Councilmember Marie Shanks reported she is still pushing on the Census with the help of the City Attorney. Mr.John Schmidt representing the Palm Springs Home Owners Association would like to go on record supporting the sales tax (Transaction Privilage Tax)and presented Mayor Hudson with a proposal. Mrs.Dolores Vickrey stated she read the most degrading article in the Sentinel and she had to attend the Council meeting to see for herself and commented on the good job the City Council is doing. Councilmember Vinton Peck stated that he resented being left out of the article. There being no further topics for study or discussion,Mayor Hudson called that the Meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned:9:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Cont'd February 14,1979 Page 4 Approved the day of 1979 by the Mayor and City Council. e City Clerk Note:Mayor Roy Hudson declined to sign minutes.Let the record reflect that a Regular Meeting took place and the above subjects were discussed and acted upon,and the minutes were approved on the said date by the Mayor and Council.