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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-04 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of the City of Apache Junction City Council April 4, 1979 A regular meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction was held on the 4th day of April,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 led by Vice -mayor John Granillo. Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy Hudson,Vice -Mayor John Granillo,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano, Vinton Peck,Virginia Seeman, and Marie Shanks. Staff present: Isabel C.Ballard,City Clerk;Mike Curtis,City Attorney. A motion was made by Virginia Seeman that the document presented by Mayor Hudson to the Council be placed in file #13 (wastebasket).Six (6)voted yes - John Granillo,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck,Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks.One (1)abstained - Mayor Hudson.Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Mayor Hudson asked for any corrections and/or additions to the meeting of March 21,1979.Motion was made by Thomas Damiano and seconded by Marie Shanks to approve the minutes of March 21,1979.Five (5)voted yes: Mayor Hudson,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck, and Marie Shanks. Two (2)abstained - John Granillo and Virginia Seeman.Motion carried. Mayor Hudson asked for any corrections and/or additions to the work meeting of April 2, 1979.Motion was made by Marie Shanks and seconded by Virginia Seeman to approve the minutes of theliaM4r425/naing of April 2,1979. Six (6)voted yes - Mayor Hudson,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck,Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks.One (1)abstained - John Granillo.Motioncarried. Council ActionCitySealContest:The Resolution No.79-16 was read by Mike Curtis and a motion was made by Marie Shanks to adopt Resolution No. 79-16 and seconded by Thomas Damiano.Virginia Seeman asked i f the contest winning entry would have to be accepted as the official City Seal.Mike Curtis answered yes.Virginia Seeman made a motion to amend Resolution No. 79-16 to read that the City Council does not have to accept it as the official City Seal.MikeCurtisreworded and re -read Resolution No.79-16.Motion seconded by Marie Shanks. Vote on the amendment to the motion was unanimous.Vote on the motion was Five (5)yes - John Granillo,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck,Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks.Two (2)abstained - Mayor Hudson and Jerry Burgess. Motion carried. Planning &Zoning Recommendations PZ-569-79 - David Noble and Jack Griffin -Thomas Damiano read the application to rezone from G.R. to T. H. and called on Mr.Frank Coxon,attorney for Mr. Noble and Mr.Griffin to speak on the application.After a lengthy discussiona motion was made by Thomas Damiano to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zoning approval of GR to TH and seconded by John Granillo.Six (6)voted Regular Meeting Cont'dApril4,1979 Page 2 yes - Mayor Hudson, John Granillo,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck and Virginia Seeman.One (1)voted no -Marie Shanks.Motion carried. PZ-571-79 Harold Dickey -Thomas Damiano called on Mr. Dickey to explain what he wants to do to the City Council.Mr.Dickey explained he needs more shuffle boards and laundry room for his present court.After a lengthy discussion Thomas Damiano made a motion to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zoning to approve said property from GR to TH providing they give us 33 feet right- of-way South of the center line of 28th Ave.According to the map we already have 33 ft.North of the center line and 66 feet is needed.Thomas Damiano re -phrased his motion that an assurance of a 66 foot right-of-way is given and the motion was seconded by Vinton Peck.Motion carried unanimously. PZ-571-79 Troy Church -Thomas Damiano called on Troy Church to explain hisapplicationtotheCity Council.Mr.Church presented his maps to the City. Council showing his proposal. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Thomas Damiano to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zoning to approve from GR to TH and seconded by John Granillo.Vinton Peck made an amendment to the motion to give a40 foot right-of-way on the North for the eastbound and additional entrances and seconded by Thomas Damiano.The amendment to the motion carried unanimously.The motion carried unanimously. PZ-573-79 Sidney Satterfield -Thomas Damiano called on Mr.Satterfield.Mr. Lloyd Hughes said he was speaking on the behalf of Mr.Satterfield and he explained their intent to build apartments.After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Vinton Peck to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zon- ing approval of the application from GR to CR5 contingent upon the dedication of a 33 foot easement on Colt and seconded by Thomas Damiano.Marie Shanks made an amendment to the motion that an additional exit on the North side be be recommended and seconded by Vinton Peck.Amendment to the motion carried unanimously.The motion carried unanimously. Marie Shanks asked for a temporary leave of absence. PZ-574-79 Arden Nordby and Mildred Rowland -Thomas Damiano called on Arden Norby and Mildred Rowland.After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Thomas Damiano to recommend to Pinal County Planning & Zoning that to hold any action until we hear from Terry Smith on the Planning &Zoning study on Superstition Drive and seconded by Jerry Burgess.Motion carried unanimously (Marie Shanks absent). PZ-575-79 Ray M.Fuller -Thomas Damiano called on Clay Worst representing Ray M.Fuller.Mr.Worst made his presentation to the City Council requestforrezoningfromCR1toCB2.After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Thomas Damiano to recommend to Pinal County Planning and Zoning approval to rezone from CR1 to CB2 and seconded by John Granillo.Six (6)voted yes. One (1)voted no.Motion carried. Vinton Peck raised a point of order.Councilmembers should not always vote in the same order.The City Council discussed the matter and the City Attor-ney will give an opinion. Regular Meeting Cont'dApril4, 1979 Page 3 Thomas Damiano reported on Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee and quali-fication of members,who have been requested to assist in creating a plan to be advised to the Council and felt that Mr.Bill Wright,Mr.Jim Dempsqy Mr. Forness,Mr,Worst,and even though Mr.Barwickdecline the Council should give this committee a vote of confidence.A motion was made by Thomas Damiano a vote of confidence to the members who have elected to serve and seconded by Virginia Seeman.Six (6)voted yes - Mayor Hudson, John Gran-illo,Jerry Burgess,Thomas Damiano,Vinton Peck and Virginia Seeman.One (1)voted no -Marie Shanks.Motion carried. Topics for Discussion &Progress Reports Streets and Right-of-ways -Vinton Peck called on Travis Steel regarding construction plans in the area of the Catholic Churcl.Mr.Steel explained they were continuing previously approved recorded plots.When •looking at the plans with Mr.Peck they noticed the plans are 13 years old.The City Council directed Mr.Steel to find out the changes in the street specifi- cations etc.and the item be placed on the Agenda for next Wednesday's Work Session. Policies and Records:Marie Shanks reported on the Census which is still in progress,and answered the questions directed to her. Police, Fire and Magistrate -Virginia Seeman reported on meeting with policechiefs. Parks and Recreation -Jerry Burgess said he would bring up at the Work Session on requesting a Federal Grant. Planning & Zoning -Thomas Damiano - no report Budget and Finance - John Granillo read the Treasurer's Report and the unpaidbills.A motion was made by John Granillo to authorize the City Clerk to pay the bills, totalling $1,884.10 and seconded by Virginia Seeman.Motion carried unanimously. John Granillo reported that a meeting will be set up with Cathy Connelly to set up the F Y 79-80 Budget. Mike ICurtis read a letter from Arizona Public Service requesting a30day permanent extension on the 1% Sales Tax.A motion was made by John Granillo to authorize the execution of the request by A.P.S.on a 30 day extension,and seconded by Thomas Damiano.Motion carried unanimously. Officers - Mayor Hudson -nothing to report Input from the Floor Doris Mathews of the Apache Sentinel asked what was the document which was placed in file 13 (wastebasket)earlier in the meeting.After a lengthy dis- cussion a motion was made by Virginia Seeman that the offered resignation of Mayor Hudson be rejected and not accepted into the official records of theCity of Apache Junction.A brief recess was called so the attorney could give counsel.Upon return Virginia Seeman made a motion to recind her prior motion and replace it with the motion that the Council reject and refuse to Regular Meetin Cont'dApril4, 1979 Page 4 IC accept the offered resignation of Mayor Roy Hudson as Mayor as a document into the records of the City of Apache Junction.The recinding of the motion car-ried unanimously and the new motion carried unanimously. Mrs.Peck asked on the sales tax if the residentials that stay over 30 daysstillpay a sales tax.The answer was yes. Adjournment: A motion was made by Thomas Damiano to adjourn and seconded by John Granillo. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned:10:45 P.M. Approved this j e l tday of 4Q1.454,e%szfzz,e,*_eCity Clerk NOTE: 1979. Mayor Roy Hudson decline 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.