HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-16 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction
May 16, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of Apache Junction was held on the 16th
day of May, 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.
Invocation was presented by Marie Shanks.
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 and Susan Goodwin, City Attorney.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the May 2 Regular Meeting were approved as correct by Vice -mayor
John Granillo, seconded by Marie Shanks. Motion carried unanimously.
The minutes of the May 9 Work Session and Special Meeting were approved as correct
by Marie Shanks, seconded by Vice -mayor John Granillo. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Action
City Clerk, Isabel Ballard, reported a linuor license for Short Stop Market on
the corner of Apache and Ironwood has been posted for 20 days and there have been
no petitions or opposition filed against them.
Mr. Gove Allen spoke on behalf of Short Stop Market as to plans, facilities and
the renuest for a Series #10 Liquor License.
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made to recommend approval of Liquor
License Series #10 for Short Stop Market by Marie Shanks, seconded by Virginia
Seeman. Four (4) voted yes - Mayor Roy Hudson, Vice -mayor John Granillo, Jerry
Burgess, Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks. Two (2) voted no - Thomas Damiano
and Vinton Peck. Motion carried.
Errors and Omissions Policy
Attorney Susan Goodwin recommended the execution of the Policy subject to the
attorney's review. The City has received quotes but need some definitions on the
Policy terms.Virginia Seeman made a motion that the Mayor be authorized and
directed to enter into the public official and employee's liability insurance
contract with the International Surplus Lines Insurance Co. as carrier, and the
O'Donnell Agency as agent, all subject to review of the policy terms by the
City Attorney and his submission of a written opinion to the City Council,
seconded by Marie Shanks.Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Susan Goodwin said the opinion would be forthcoming within 24 hours or
whenever they get a copy of the policy terms and pointed out this will integrate
well or it can be dropped as is the councils' option at such time the city is
able to get a package insurance together which will be July 1, 1979.
Motion was made to amend the original motion adding "to purchase $3,000,000
coverage subject to the attorney's review" by Virginia Seeman, seconded by-
Vinton Peck,Amended motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-559-79 - Julius Barroco
Thomas Damiano read a letter from Terry Smith of Planning and Zoning and the
change of classification from GR to CB -2 asking if the recommendations of
January 10, 1979 had changed.This was discussed with the Planning and Zoning
Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 15 and based on the compatibility of the location
in the way of structure and noise would be consistent with past decisions of that
hearing and unless Mr. Barroco can present new evidence or reasons for a change
and was recommended to stay with the former recommendations of January 10, 1979.
Mr. Barroco asked what the study has brought out and whether this discussion had
been brought up before the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board and if the council
knew what the study was that Pinal County Planning and Zoning did and he was told
by Terry Smith that a study was made and they found they would allow business for
zoning on University and Broadway providing they were on section lines, half
section lines, and on corner lots.Mr. Barroco stated he is on a section line and
on a corner lot, and asked why he is denied zoning when the same zoning changes
for the same area have been approved.After a lengthy discussion a motion was
made to stay with the same recommendations from the last time Mr. Barroco was
before the council on January 10, 1979 by Thomas Damiano, seconded by Jerry
Burgess.Six (6) voted yes - Mayor Roy Hudson, Vice -mayor John Granillo, Jerry
Burgess, Thomas Damiano, Vinton Peck and Virginia Seeman. One (1) abstained -
Marie Shanks.Motion carried.
PZ- Mr. John Pihailic
Thomas Damiano read another renuest from Mr. John Pihajlic and Anne Voder
received today to grant a variance to split a lot to allow a mobile home on each
lot on the corner of Shiprock and Grand Drive on the southeast corner.The City
Clerk explained that this renuest was received in the City Clerk's office only
today and there was not time to notify Mr. Pihajlic to attend the meeting tonight.
The hearing is scheduled for May 23 at 10:00 a.m. in Florence, giving no time for
notice for our recommendations.Virginia Seeman made a motion this renuest be
tabled until Planning and Zoning review it, seconded by Thomas Damiano.Motion
carried unanimously.
Arizona State Retirement Resolution
Attorney Susan Goodwin read Resolution No. 79-18. Marie Shanks made a motion
Resolution No. 79-18 be adopted providing for the Execution of Application
Agreement between the City of Apache Junction and the Arizona State Retirement
System Board, seconded by Virginia Seeman.Six (6) voted yes - Mayor Roy Hudson,
Vice -mayor John Granillo, Jerry Burgess, Thomas Damiano, Virginia Seeman and
Marie Shanks. One (1) voted no - Vinton Peck. Motion carried.
Work Session for Code Book Review
Attorney Susan Goodwin reported she had met with several councilmembers and
the City Code had been drafted and requests the council call a special work
session to go over the Code Book for revisions or changes.A motion was made
by Vice -mayor John Granillo to meet to review the Code Book Friday, May 25th
at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Marie Shanks. Six (6) voted yes - Mayor Roy Hudson,
Vice -mayor John Granillo, Thomas Damiano, Vinton Peck, Virginia Seeman and
Marie Shanks. One (1) abstained - Jerry Burgess. Motion carried.
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City Manager
Marie Shanks reminded the council that they voted to put a City Manager
in the budget but failed to direct the City Clerk to advertise and made a
motion that the City Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to publicly
advertise that the City is considering employment of a City Manager and to
solicit applications for the City, salary negotiable, and seconded by
Virginia Seeman.Motion carried unanimously.
Memorial Day
Marie Shanks explained that the Personnel Policies are not yet adopted and
Memorial Day is coming up and made the motion that Memorial Day be granted to
the employees as a day off, seconded by Thomas Damiano.Motion carried
unanimously.
Public Defender - Executive Session
Marie Shanks spoke of the need for an executive session prior to June 15 for
the consideration of a Public Defender and was agreed on by the council for
June 6, 1979 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the work session meeting.After further
discussion on a Public Defender motion was made the application of Mr. Haws
be accepted and Mr. Whitney be approachedato charge $30.00 per hour by Virginia
Seeman, seconded by Marie Shanks.Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Session
Marie Shanks reminded the City Council we still need an Executive Session to
consider the city attorney's contract. June 6th was unanimously agreed upon
prior to the regular meeting.
Unfinished Business
Mayor Roy Hudson explained the Summer Youth Program and as one of the reauirements
3 hours of study session are needed to supplement the work program.The school
has agreed to accept the 6 city employees attend their classes.
The City Clerk announced we need to get a program going for four laborers;
two clerical can be used in the offices, but the laborers will need some kind
of work program for direction and supervision and asked for assistance from the
council in working with these students.
Topics for Discussion and Progress Reports
Mayor Roy Hudson requested a meeting for May 30, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. to swear in
the new council and an executive session prior to the election of officers.
All councilmembers agreed.
Request for a 5 minute recess was granted.
State Land
Mayor Hudson reported on the discussion he had with Thomas Damiano and the
members of the Planning Advisory Committee regarding state land, section 16,
60 acres, which had been offered to the city for lease or purchase.The
Chamber of Commerce and others are also interested in acquiring some of this
land and industrial zoning has also been requested for this area.Mr. R. Broman
of the Planning Advisory Committee will be submitting plans for council approval
for submission to the State Land Department.The State Land Department will
report back to the city as to what can be worked out in the way of lease, costs,
etc.Mayor Hudson also suggested the council approve to send a letter of
objection to the industrial zoning area request.
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Budget and Finance
Vice -mayor John Granillo reported on requesting Mr. Parks to look into a
City Hall unit and called on Mr. C.T. Parks to report on mobile units to use
as City Hall.Mr. Parks reported he had contacted the manufacturer of mobile
units and came up with a plan to obtain a mobile unit delivered to the site
with a price of $15,200 to be modified and partitioned for offices, magistrate
court and meeting room.Mr. Parks also answered nuestions from the City Council
on septic tanks, coolers, etc.
Parks and Recreation
Jerry Burgess reported he is trying to get the Parks and Recreation Grant
written and a letter of intent is needed by June 1, 1979. The City Clerk
reported she will try to get this letter out the week of May 21st to allow
ample time for them to contact us in the event they need further information.
Streets and Rights -of -Ways
Vinton Peck said he had nothing to report.Marie Shanks asked Mr. Peck about
the petition she had given him concerning street maintenance and that some of
the people who had signed the petition had approached her about it and wanted
to know if anything was being done.Mr. Peck said he asked on it and was told
the street is being maintained.
Police, Fire and Magistrate
Virginia Seeman gaid her report was covered under Errors and Omissions.
Planning and Zoning
Thomas Damiano issued the councilmembers copies of the job description for
Planning Director and read the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Advisory
Committee Meeting held on May 15th.Mayor Hudson explained the Committee will
come to the City Council and recommend that four (4) units to an acre rather
than six (6) to an acre, for housing.
Policies and Records
Marie Shanks reported after July 1 the county will not be working on Animal
Control and either this will have to be done through a county contract or a
private contractor, and will be checking out both and will report.
Announcements
The City Clerk announced she paid off with the money received from sales taxes
the warrants of $14,765.33 principal, $124.02 interest, with a total of
$14,889.35 after making lease payments on the copier and all the monthly bills
there is a balance of $5152.55.The transactions will show in the monthly
Treasurer's Report.
Input from the Floor
Doris Matthews of the Apache Sentinel asked who the Public Defender applicant
was other than Bill Haws.Attorney Susan Goodwin answered it was Mark Whitney.
She also asked who owns the parcel of state land and who owns the lease to
develop for housing and who wants to release it, industrial zoning etc.Mayor
Hudson answered the State owns the land and she could call the State for
information on who wants to lease it.
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Earl Laabs asked about evaporative coolers and refrigeration for the mobile
unit facility.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Marie Shanks and seconded by Thomas Damiano.
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment:9:30 p.m.
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Approved this -40 day 1979 by the Mayor and Council.
City Clerk
Note:As approved by the Mayor and Council