Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-21 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of the City of Apache Junction City Council March 21, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction was held on the 21st day of March, 1979 at the Apache Junction City Hall, pursuant to the notice as required by law. ReaThe meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Mayor Roy Hudson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vinton Peck. Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy Hudson, Thomas Damiano, Jerry Burgess, Marie Shanks, Vinton Peck. Councilmembers absent:Virginia Seeman and John Granillo. Staff present:Isabel C. Ballard, City Clerk; Susan Goodwin, City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Hudson asked for any corrections and/or additions to the March 7, 1979 meeting, and if there isn't any then a motion to approve the minutes.A motion was made by Marie Shanks to approve the minutes of March 7, 1979 as reported and was seconded by Jerry Burgess. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hudson then asked for any corrections and/or addition to the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 14, 1979, and if there isn't any then a motion to approve the minutes.A motion was made by Marie Shanks to approve the minutes as reported of March 14, 1979 and was seconded by Vinton Peck. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL ACTION A.Election 1)Isabel C. Ballard reported on the election officials as they were selected at an Election Board Workshop held March 21, 1979.They were as follows: Voting District No. 1 (22A) Julius J. Barraco, Inspector; Elmer Martin, Judge; Ruth Long, Judge; Louise Bell, Clerk.Another clerk and a marshall is needed to complete the board for 22A.Voting District No. 2 (22B)selected Rose Marquez, Inspector; Shirley Erickson, Judge; Hazel Sanders, Judge; Norma Beatty, Clerk; Mary Younker, Marshall. Another clerk is needed to complete the board for 22B.The clerk then asked the council to consider three names to fill the vacancies on the two election boards, and to choose two more alternates.After some discussion a motion was made by Marie Shanks to approve upon acceptance Rose Lodice, Barbara Kingsley, Charles Oberle, Cookie Parks and Roseland Debnam as alternates for the election boards and was seconded by Jerry Burgess. Motion carried unanimously. 2)Mayor Hudson asked for a motion to approve the election board's selection of their officers.Marie Shanks made a motion to approve the selection of the election board officers as read by the City Clerk for the upcoming election on March 27, 1979, and was seconded by Jerry Burgess. Motion passed unanimously. B.Planning and Zoning Recommendations 1)PZ-569-79 (David Noble and Jack Griffin) NE 1/4 SE 1/4, Sec. 33 •TIN R8E. Thomas Damiano read a letter from Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission advising the council that a hearing had been scheduled for David Noble and Jack Griffin April 18, 1979 at 1:30 P.M. in Florence for the purpose of re -zoning their property from GR- General Rural to TH - Trailer Homesite.Applicants wish to develop a mobile home park. Regular Meeting cont'd. March 21, 1979 Page two Thomas Damiano moved to have the applicants notified that discussion is being held on this matter and table it until the next meeting when the applicants can attend.Vinton Peck seconded. It was added to the motion that the people come up with something more concrete and present the council with a plan.Also the county should put the street names more clearly on the maps before the council will make any recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. Thomas Damiano read a letter from V.B. Irvine concerning Sunrise RV Resort. Mr. Irvine is only letting the council know of the construction of his RV resort. It had already been approved before the citys' incorporation, but in case of any questions Mr. Irvine felt the council should have the answers ahead of time to protect themselves. Thomas Damiano read a letter from Planning and Zoning Commission regarding BA -29-79 (Katie H. Merryman). Planning and Zoning told the council they had not allowed ample time for any recommendations from our council.They received our letter March 15, 1979 approving Mrs. Merryman's request but they had already acted on matter March 7, 1979 and denied Mrs. Merryman's request. It was suggested that a copy of any letter that is sent to the Board of Adjustments concerning council recommendation on each case should also be sent to the County Board of Supervisors. The council agreed. C. City Seal Marie Shanks presented the art contest on the City Seal.She explained that the purpose is to come up with a City Seal. She also explained the rules of the contest and that it will be open to the public within the city limits. Some discussion was held as to whether the contest should be open to everyone and not just to residents within the city limits.It was the general consensus to let it stand as prepared by Marie Shanks. A motion was made by Marie Shanks to adopt a contest with the rules stating it will be open to the general public that lives within the 12 square miles of Apache Junction on an individual basis, and the final deadline will be May 20, 1979. All entries will become the property of the city.Seconded by Thomas Damiano. Jerry Burgess wanted it amended to read that any Apache Junction student may be involved.Amendment was not added to the original motion.Three voted yes, two abstained. Motion carried. Discussion followed about what could be offered as prizes for the art contest. It was suggested from the audience that the Grand Prize should be a First Printing of the Seal.Marie Shanks made a motion that the Grand Prize be the First Printing of the Seal and the three honorable mentions receive a certificate with the Seal entry on it and the date it is available plus the proper recognition through the media. Jerry Burgess seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D.Employee Insurance The City Clerk was instructed to continue trying to get bids for Employee Insurance. Regular Meeting cont'd. March 21, 1979 Page three TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND PROGRESS REPORTS Parks and Recreation: Jerry Burgess Jerry Burgess reported on a recent basketball tournament he helped set up.He said it was a success as they raised $340.00 through the school system and they will try to send some kids to camp with that money. Streets and Rights -of -Way: Vinton Peck Vinton Peck reported that he was contacted by a party on E. Broadway to try and get N. Broadway paved. Police, Fire and Magistrate:Virginia Seeman Mayor Hudson reported that since Virginia Seeman was absent he would report for her.He said she and Bill McDaniel have applied and have good reason to believe they can come up with some money from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and in that would be equipment for the police force.They had to apply for that now in order to get it by 1980. They are applying for about $50,000 in federal funds that are for highway safety.They have sent in a list of what the city would need in the police area: motorcycles, 2 -way radio equipment, automobiles, etc. They have had initial correspondence and will now proceed with the plan. They say it looks very promising. Planning and Zoning:Thomas Damiano A motion was made by Vinton Peck to notify all petitioners on matters of Planning and Zoning ahead of time when the council is going to hear their request, and seconded by Marie Shanks. Motion carried unanimously. Dick Damiano reported on PZ-565-79 - Minnick. He stated it had been approved by Planning and Zoning and passed by the Board of Supervisors. They acted by council recommendation. Dick Damiano reported on PZ-564-79 - C.J. Ochs. He stated that the Board of Supervisors had approved it but a brick wall must be built on Scenic and Winchester. This also was approved by council recommendation. Dick Damiano reported further on PZ-568-79 Idaho and Apache Trail.He said Parcel #1 was approved and Parcel #2 was also approved with stipulation of 100 ft. easement. They recommended to the council that they notify the owner of a hearing to be held at the next meeting to hear his side of it. We still have time to present this to the supervisors before the end of the month.Mr. McCarville would be glad to come to the meeting.The City Clerk was directed to notify Mr. McCarville of the hearing on March 28, 1979. Thomas Damiano read a letter from Home Towne 11,:la1ty to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It was decided to file the letter directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council took a ten minute break at this time. When the council reconvened Thomas Damiano made a motion to nominate James Dempsey to be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee, which was seconded by Jerry Burgess.Four yes, one abstained.Motion carried. Regular Meeting coned. March 21, 1979 Page four The matter concerning Palm Springs was tabled until next week.The representative from Palm Springs said he would wait until then to speak. Policies and Records:Marie Shanks 1)Marie Shanks requested a monthly billing from the City Attorney and the City Attorney agreed. 2)Marie Shanks introduced her idea about a City Beautiful Campaign. It would go hand in hand with the City Code. The basic idea is to have people make posters and possibly do it in a contest form and it would involve the children in the schools as well.More work will be done and presented at a later date. Marie Shanks reported that she had been to several other meetings in other cities and said they always opened with an Invocation.She stated she felt this was very appropriate and suggested asking different clergymen to come to each meeting and give an Invocation. She then asked for the council's feelings on this. Thomas Damiano agreed and Mayor Hudson directed Marie Shanks to get a list of clergymen who would be willing to come and do this, and write a letter inviting someone for next weeks' meeting. Next Marie Shanks reported that the county wanted the city to adopt all or part of the County Health Code. She will be working more on this and will probably have more to report at the next meeting. Marie. Shanks announced that Bud Andrews from the Bureau of the Census will be here Monday, March 26, 1979 and will begin work on the census. Also, Mr. Frank Aleshire, Scottsdale City Manager, who was supposed to be at this meeting to speak will be here next week instead. Also, Mesa is going to send Howard Godfrey, Planning and Zoning, and Wade Palmer and staff, and some engineering staff. They will present a slide presentation to the council. Marie -Shanks then presented the request sheets to sign if anyone wishes to speak at the meetings. She also said the agenda will be placed in a central location so everyone can get one easily. Attached to the cover is a letter to the general public explaining more about the council meetings and the request sheets. Mayor Hudson reported on a letter he had written to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety concerning street signs. He stated he needed a map showing every street needing signs as soon as possible.He said he would work with Clay Worst on getting a committee together to help locate all the streets. He will also contact Mrs. Karen Thompson for her help as well. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. INPUT FROM THE FLOOR Dick Damiano urged everyone to get out and vote in the election on March 27, 1979. Regular Meeting cont'd. March 21, 1979 Page five Vinton Peck announced that the Lions Club reported the Incorporation Coin is now in production. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Thomas Damiano and seconded by Marie Shanks to adjourn. Meeting adjourned:9:07 P.M. Approved this 4174 day of Crty Clerk NOTE: ,1979 by the Mayor and City Council. 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.