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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-07 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of the City of Apache Jct. City Council March 7, 1979 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction was held on the 7th day of March, 1979 at the Apache Junction City Hall pursuant to the notice as 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 qranillo,Jerry Burgess;Thomas Damiano;Vinton Peck;Virginia Seeman; and Marie Shanks (Marie Shanks arrived late). Staff Present: Susan Goodwin and Michael Curtis,City Attorneys;Isabel C.Ballard,City Clerk. Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hudson asked for any corrections and/or additions to the February 21st meeting and i f there isn't any,then a motion to approve the minutes.A motion was made by John Granillo to approve the minutes of February 21st,1979 as reported and sec- onded by Jerry Burgess.Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports and Recommedations Planning and Zoning and Licenses by Thomas Damiano:A motion was made by Thomas Damiano that the City Council recommend to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County,that the Commission approve the subdivision plans for Apache Villa #4,and that the Mayor be instructed to communicate the Council's recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County,and seconded by JohnGranillo.The motion was discussed and Vinton Peck made a substitute motion that the City Council recommend to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County that the Commission approve the Subdivision plan for Apache Villa #4,con-tingent upon changes in the plan which would be required to assure that SaguaroStreetwouldremainathroughstreetandthatthe Mayor be instructed to communicate the Council's recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County,and seconded by Jerry Burgess.The substitute motion was discussed at great lengths.One (1)voted yes -Vinton Peck.Five (5)voted no -Thomas Damiano, Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Virginia •Seeman and Mayor Hudson. (Absent -Marie Shanks).Motion failed. A substitute motion was made by Vinton Peck to postpone and set for a public hearing and reconsider the matter of Apache Villa #4.Motion died for lack of a second to the motion. A substitute motion was made to table until Marie Shanks is present.Motion died for lack of a second to the motion. Mayor Hudson opened the discussion on the orginal motion made by Thomas Damiano That the City Council recommend to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County that the Commission approve the subdivision plans for Apahce Villa #4 and the Mayor be instructed to communicate the Council's i-ecommendation to the Regular Meeting of the City of Apache Jct. City Council March 7, 1979 Cont'd page 2 County and Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County,which was seconded by JohnGranillo-Five (5)voted yes -Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Virginia Seeman, and Mayor Hudson.One (1)voted no -Vinton Peck. (Absent Marie Shanks).Motion carried. Thomas Damiano read request No. PZ 564-79 Christie J. Oakes,section 21,T-INR-8E to expand his mobile home park and made a motion to recommend to the Planning and Zoning that the Commission approves the request and seconded by John Granillo. After discussion on the motion a substitue motion was made by Vinton Peck that the three items before the Council for recommendation of action to the Pinal County Planning and Zoning be postponed until next Wednesday at a work session of that date to be re -noticed as a public meeting for official action and seconded byVirginisSeeman.Motion carried unanimously. Police and Fire -Virginia Seeman:No report Streets and Rights -of -ways:Vinton Peck reported on the request by Sam King onhispetitionforpayment of his street.In speaking to the County officials they are willing to do the labor provided that the people on that street pay for the materials. Parks and Recreation:Jerry Burgess reported on a Basketball Tournament in order to raise money to be able to send some kids to camp.Twenty-four teams have reg-istered at a $20.00 entry fee.The Tournament starts Tuesday and will be completed by next Saturday. Finance:Vice -Mayor John Granillo read the end of February Financial Report,and the bills paid for February and through March 5, 1979.A motion was made by John Granillo to approve the expenses through March 5, 1979 as reported and seconded by Jerry Burgess.Motion carried unanimously. Officers:Mayor Hudson reported that he would like to start a Planning and Zoning Advisory Board and made motion that there be appointed by the Mayor a Planning Agency which shall act as an advisory committee to the City Council,and whose purpose shll be to assist the City Council in the drafting of Planning and Zoning Ordinances for consideration by the Council and to make recommendations to the Council for same, and to review proposed structures for a Planning and Zoning Com- mission.After a lengthy discussion on the motion five (5)voted yes -Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Vinton Peck and Mayor Hudson.One (1)voted no -Marie Shanks and one (1)abstained -Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. Mayor Hudson appointed to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee the following persons:Clay Worst,Bill Wright,F. R. Formess,Bill McDaniel and Neil Barwick. Policies and Records:Marie Shanks reported that Bill Adams called from the Bureau of the Census. They are going to start at the end of the month.They will be sending Isabel some applications soon. Mayor Hudson announced that there will be an executive session of the City Council to discuss employees prior to the City Council meeting on March 14th at 7:00 p.m. and formal notice will be posted.The City Council agreed unanimously. Regular Meeting of Apache Junction City Council March 7, 1979 Cont'd Page 3 Unfinished Business:Vinton Peck brought up the Commemorative coin on the Incorp- oration of Apache Junction and made a motion and seconded by Thomas Damiano to adopt the following: Resolution No.79-11 WHEREAS the City of Apache Junction has recently been incorporated and WHEREAS the creation of a suitable symbol to commemorate the birth of the City is in furtherance of the stature and community relations of the City,and WHEREAS the Apache Junction Lions Club,a non-profit corporation,as recognized by the National Lions Club Organization has designed a commemorative coin series celebrating the City's incorporation and intends to merchandise the same and apply all proceeds above the cost of manufacturing to the benefit of the blind of this area,and WHEREAS the efforts of this organization on behalf of the blind and in furtherance of the public relations of the City will be enhanced i f the coin series is adopted by the City as its official commemorative coin. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Apache Junction adopts as its officialIncorporationCommemorativeCoin,the Series of Coins designed by the Apache Junction Lions Club and labeled as "The City of Apache Junction Incorporation Commemorative Coin Series". FURTHER RESOLVED that no approval of the merchandising is authorized,nor is the Lions Club authorized to advertise that the City has taken any act other than to adopt the Coin Series as the Incorporation Commemorative Coin Series. Dated this 7th day of March,1979. Council Action: The Code of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona -Administration:A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Resolution No.79-7,declaring as a public record the document entitled "The Code of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona -Administration"and declaring an emergency and seconded by John Granillo. Six (6)voted yes -Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,Vinton Peck, JohnGranillo,and Mayor Hudson.One (1)abstained -Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 5 adopting "The Code of the City of Apache Junction,Arizone -Administration"by reference and declaring an emergency and seconded by John Granillo.Six (6)voted es -Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,Vinton Peck,John Granillo,and Mayor Hudson.One (1)abstained.Motion carried. The Code of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona -Magistrate:A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Resolution No.79-8,declaring as apublicrecord the document entitled "The Code of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona -Magistrate"and declaring an emergency,and seconded by Thomas Damiano. Six (6)voted yes -Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo, Vinton Peck and Mayor Hudson.One (1)abstained -Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. Regular Meeting of Apache Junction City Council March 7, 1979 cont'd Page 4 A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Ordinance No.6 adopting "The Code of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona --Magistrate"by reference and declaring an emergency and seconded by Jerry Burgess.Six (6) Noted yes;Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Vinton Peck and Mayor Hudson.One (1) abstained,Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. Contract with Pinal County Recorder: A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 79-9 authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the County Recorder for use by the City,the County vote lists,and seconded by Vinton Peck.Motion carried unanimously. Primary Election and Election Board:A motion was made by Marie Shanks that the City Council adopt Resolution No.79-10,authorizing the holding of the Regular Primary Election on March 27, 1979 and seconded by John Granillo. Motion carried unanimously.(Election Board to be appointed at Special Meeting March 21,1979) Planning and Zoning: A motion was made by Vinton Peck to reconsider the Council action on Apache Villa #4 for the purpose of receiving public discussion and allowing Councilwoman Shanks to vote,and seconded by Marie Shanks. John Granillo made an amendment to the motion to read as follows:To reconsider the Council action on Apache Villa #4 for the purpose of receiving discussion from persons requesting to speak on the agenda item and Councilwoman Shanks to vote and seconded by Virginia Seeman.Six (6)voted yes;Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano, John Granillo,Virginia Seeman,Vinton and Peck and Mayor Hudson. One(1) voted no;Jerry Burgess.Motion carried on the amendment. Vote on the amended motion was six (6)yes;Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano, John Granillo,Virginia Seeman, Vinton Peck and Mayor Hudson.One (1)voted no;Jerry Burgess. Motion carried. Now before the Council is the original motion made by Thomas Damiano that the City_Council recommend to the County Planning and Zoning Commission,that the Commission approve the subdivision plans for Apache Villa #4 and that the Mayor be instructed to communicate the Council's recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Pinal County and was seconded by John Granillo.Four (4)voted yes;Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo and Mayor Hudson. Two (2)voted no;Marie Shanks and Vinton Peck.One (1)abstained;Virginia Seeman.Motion Carried. Variance Request:Council discussed on the variance request by Mrs.Katie Merryman.A motion was made by Thomas Damian()that the City Council approve Katie Merryman's application subject to the recommendation and i f approved that it be recorded and seconded by Vinton Peck.Six(6)voted yes;Marie Shanks,Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Vinton Peck,and Mayor Hudson.One (1) abstained;Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. Liquor LIcenses: Superstition Skies:Frank Reed Sr.has been posted as pursuant to law.A motion was made by Marie Shanks to recommend approval and seconded by JohnGranillo.Motion carried unanimously. Regular Meeting of Apache Junction City CouncilMarch 7? 1979 Cont'd Page 5 Sundancer Restaurant:Mr.and Mrs.George Pippet and has been posted pursuant to law.A motion was made by Marie Shanks to recommend approval and seconded by John Granillo.Motion carried unanimously. Skaggs:Marie Shanks reported that Skaggs had been approved previously but Isabel Ballard couldn't find it in the minutes.A motion was made to recommend approval and seconded by John Granillo.Motion carried unanimously. Office Machines: Mayor Hudson reported he checked with the State on the typewriters and they will be ready by Friday if someone can pick them up then or by the first of the week. Copy Machine:Isabel Ballard reported on the bids she received on the copiers. The Council discussed the copier and directed Isabel Ballard to make a recom- mendation for the next Council meeting. Council Meeting Procedures: A motion was made by Virginia Seeman that the City Council adopt Resolution No.79-12, Council Meeting Procedures for the orderly conduct of business of the City Council sof Apache Junction and was seconded by John Granillo.Mike Curtis read the full Resolution.Six (6)voted yes;Thomas Damiano,Jerry Burgess,John Granillo,Virginia Seeman,Vinton Peck and Mayor Hudson.One (1)abstained;Marie Shanks.Motion carried. Hospital Location:No action was taken. Sales Tax Schedule for City businesses:A motion was made by Vinton Peck tofurnishbusinesseswithanew5%sales tax schedule to every business that buys a City license.Motion died to lack of second. City Stationary:Isabel Ballard requested the Council approve a stationary for the City of Apache Junction.Virginia Seeman suggested to put City of Apache Junction,P.O.Box K, Apache Junction,Ariz.85220,for now until the seal is . designed and would be incorporated on the letter head.John Granillo further suggested to have the Mayor's and Clerk's names on the letter head.Mayor HudsoninstructedIsabelC.Ballard to design it and present it to the City Council next week for approval.Council agreed. Announcements: John Granillo announced that he will miss the next three meetings.He won't beavailableuntilthefirstweekinApril. Input from the Floor: Doris Mathews asked what time public meeting will start since the executive meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hudson replied that he expects the executive meeting to last about fifteen minutes so the Special Meeting should start at 7:15 p.m. A woman from the audience asked Mr.Peck i f the Lions Club was going to donate a seal for a new city hall which is being planned for the future. Regular Meeting of Apache Junction City Council March 7, 1979 Cont's Page 6 Norman Martin said John Basic called him tonight and they would like to know how the Council stands on the canal closing baseline.Mayor Hudson informed Mr.Martin that there is a meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at the Baywood Trailer Court if he would like to attend. Adiournment: A motion was made by Thomas Damiano to adjourn and seconded by John Granillo. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned:10:30 p.m. Approved this ...2/41/day of 1979 by the Mayor and City Council. Q 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 said date by the Mayor and Council.