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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-21 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of the City of Apache Jct. City Council February 21,1979 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction was held on the 21st day of February,1979 at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to the notice required by law. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Roy Hudson. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Vice -Mayor John Granillo. Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy Hudson, Vice -Mayor John Granillo, Vinton Peck, Virginia Seeman, and Marie Shanks.Absent: Jerry Burgess and Thomas Damiano. Staff Present: Susan Goodwin and Michael Curtis, City Attorneys; and Isabel C. Ballard, City Clerk. Approval of Minutes The City Council discussed the minutes of the meeting of February 7, 1979.After corrections were made, John Granillo made a motion to approve the minutes of February 7th as amended and corrected and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion carried unanimously. The February 14, 1979 meeting was a work session with no official actions taken, therefore, no official approval needs to be made. Guest Speaker Mayor Hudson requested Virginia Seeman to introduce her guest speaker. Virginia Seeman introduced Mr. Tom Jacobson of East Valley Health Center which is the health care facility closest to Apache Junction for emergency care and that he would explain the bed hospital and answer any questions. Mr. Tom Jacobson then made a presentation to the City Council on the importance of the location of a 120 bed hospital that has been ap- proved by the Central Arizona Health Systems Agency.The Mayor, Council and audience asked questions of Mr. Jacobson. John Granillo then read a letter to Mr. Milton Gann, Central Arizona Health Systems Agency, 124 W. Thomas, Phoenix, Arizona from the City of Apache Junction expressing concern of the location of the scheduled hearing in Phoenix and requesting the hearing be re- located at the Stevenson Elementary School in Mesa for the benefit of the Public's participation. After discussion John Granillo made a motion to authorize the Mayor to send the letter to Mr. Gann ex- pressing our sentiments and seconded by Vinton Peck. Four (4) voted yea (John Granillo, Vinton Peck, Marie Shanks and Mayor Hudson) one (1) abstained (Virginia Seeman).Motion carried. Committee Reports John Granillo reported that he is to meet with Ron Sotomayor from the Greyhound Corporation at Mr. Sotomayor's request. Regular Meeting cont'd February 21, 1979 Page 2 Vinton Peck reported he has a petition requesting street improve- ments and that he would look into it, and will report at the next meeting. John Granillo read a letter of Planning and Zoning for Thomas Damiano requesting a variance for Kathy Merriman from Final County Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustments. Virginia Seeman requested Jeff Gongoll to report on the Magistrate Seal.Jeff Gongoll reported that the League of Arizona Cities and Towns advised him that the City Magistrate Court does not need a seal.Attorney Mike Curtis explained that a seal is for official acts and basically matter of law. He recommended the Magistrate Seal for official acts, but it would not hold up starting the Court.The Council decided to go without the seal at the present time. Marie Shanks reported receiving a letter from the Bureau of the Census acknowledging the receipt of payment. She also reported they will start May 1st and take 3 weeks to complete the census provided there's no anforeseen problems. It will then take nine weeks to formulate and prepare a report and beyond that date there is no time limit.Marie Shanks also announced anyone wanting to work on the census to call in their name or stop by City Hall and sign up. Mayor Hudson reported that the employee policies are still being worked on. Orders of the Day Social Security Agreement:The Social Security Agreemert was dis- cussed and Virginia Seeman made a motion to adopt the Resolution (No.79-5)for application and agreement for Social Security cov- erage in the form attached and aeconded by John Granillo.Motion carried unanimously. Agreement for Collection of Taxes: John Granillo read a letter from Martinez and Curtis of February 14,1979 giving an opinion on the City sales tax and requesting the Council to determine who notices should be sent to on the challenging of any parts of the Ordinance. Mr. Carl Karcher of the Arizona Dept. of Revenue reported on the method the State uses for collections of sales tax for cities and basically as soon as the Resolution is passed, commencing April, funds should start coming in. He also explained that the State uses an end of month accrual basis and would like some cooperation by supplying him with a list of businesses. Mayor Hudson called on Bill McDaniel in reference to the lit of businesses. Bill McDaniel reported that the list will be completed soon.Admotion was made by John Granillo to adopt Resoltion (No. 79-6) to go into Agreement with the State for the collection of our Regular Meeting contld February 21,1979 Page 3 taxes in the City of Apache Junction and the City Clerk will be the person to do business with the State Revenue Dept. in order to comply with the rules and regulations and that Mayor authorized to execute the agreement and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion carried unanimously. Office Supplies Request:Council discussed the purchasing of office supplies. A motion was made by Virginia Seeman to allow the clerk to purchase small office supplies and establish an account with one of the local businesses and seconded by Marie Shanks.Motion car- ried unanimously. Office Machinery and Furniture Requests: The City Clerk reported the need for typewriters, copy machine, tape recorder, and on furn- iture 2 nice desks and 2 chairs were found at the Arizona State Surplus.Request for a file cabinet and 2 book cases on sale from ,/ Strauchts.Mayor Hudson reported on the 2 typewriters, calculator he requested the State Surplus to set aside for us. Council dis- cussed the request of office machines and furniture. A motion was made by John Granillo to authorize,the Clerk to purchase the office machines and furniture as needed and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion carried unanimously. Petty Cash Fund:The City Council discussed establishing a Petty Cash Fund. A motion was made by Vinton Peck to establish a $50.00 Petty Cash Fund and seconded by John Granillo. Motion carried Unanimously. Payroll Account:The City Council discussed opening a Payroll Ac- count for taking care of employee payroll and employee withholdings. A motion was made by John Granillo to open a Payroll Account at the Copperstate Bank for payroll purposed and seconded by Virginia Seeman.Three (3) voted yes (John Granillo, Virginia Seeman, and Mayor Hudson). Two -(2) voted no (Vinton Peck and Marie Shanks). Motion carried. State Compensation Fund:The City Council discussed the "Association Dividend Plan" through the League of Arizona Cities and Towns on the State Compensation Funds.A motion was made by Virginia Seeman to approve joining the State Compensation Fund, Association Dividend Plan and seconded Mayor Hudson. MOtion carried unanimously. Summer Youth Program --Title III SPEDY Proposal:The City Council reviewed the proposal for the Summer Youth Program and discussed the matter. A motion was made by John Granillo to submit the request for the Summer Youth Program, Title III SPEDY Proposal and will be the Clerks job to find supervisors and seconded by Mayor Hudson. Three voted yes (John Granillo, Mayor Hudson and Vinton Pedek).Two voted no (Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks). Motion carried. Regular Meeting cont'd February 21,1979 Page 4 Planning and Zoning --Apache Villa #4:Vinton Peck reported on Apache Villa #4 and felt he couldn't recommend approval of the pre- sent plan due to the striking out Saguaro Drive. The engineer of Rey Homes and Mr. Ray spoke on the reasons for the layout of the Subdivision and the reasons for not continuing Saguaro Drive.The pro's and con's of Saguaro Dr. as a through street or to let Apache Villa #4 close a portion of the street was discussed at great lengths. A motion was made by Vinton Peck recommending dinial of the drawing and platt of Ray Homes, Apache Villa #4 on the basis of improper alinement of Saguaro Street and not continuing it as a through Stet to the Pinal County Planning and Zoning. The motion was discussed at great lengths. Mayor Hudson called for a vote. Three voted no (John Granillo, Virginia Seeman, and Mayor Hudson). Two voted yes (Vinton Peck and Marie Shanks). Mobion failed. Mayor opened the floor for further discussion or recommendations. A motion was made by John Granillo to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zoning that the plan be approved as submitted on Apache Villa and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion was discussed further.mayor Hudson made a motion for a ten minute recess and seconded by John Granillo. motion carried unanimously. Upon returning from the recess Mayor Hudson asked for the question on John Granillo's motion and was seconded by Virginia Seeman.Two voted yes (John Granillo and Virginia Seeman). Two voted no (Vinton Peck and Marie Shanks). Mayor Hudson declined to vote. MOtion failed. Mayor Hudson instructed clerk to put Apache Villa #4 on the agenda for the next regular meeting. Ordinance on Administrtition Code:The City Council discussed the adoption of the Administration Code. A motion was made by Marie Shanks to adopt the form of Resolution on the Administration Code and seconded by John Granillo. Motion carried unanimously. Letter from Mountain Bell: The City Council discussed the letter from Mt. Bell on the 30 day extension on filing returns; -;to the Dept. of Revenue. The attorney advised that this is common practice for Mt. Bell because of -their billing method.The City Clerk read the letter from Mt. Bell. A motion was made by John Granillo to give Mt. Bell the 30 day extension for filing returns to the Arizona Dept. of Revenue,and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion carried unanimously.. Announcements: Liquor Transfer for Frank Reed Sr. of the Superstition skies is now posted till come for the City Council's recommendation on March 7, 1979. Marie Shanks requested the City Clerk to pick up the posted liquor license for Skaggs. Mr. George Pippett turned in his petition for his Liquor License which will be up for recommendation on March 7,1979 for the Sundancers. Regular Meeting cont'd February 21, 1979 Page 5 Adjournment: Mayor asked for any questions from the floor.No request from the floor Mayor Hudson entertained a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by John Grani1lo to adjourn and seconded by Virginia Seeman. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned: 9:40 p.m. Approved this 7 day of y754r,ce City Council. CITY CLERK NOTE: , 1979, by the Mayor and 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 said date by the Mayor and Council.