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Home My WebLink About2013-10-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 15, 2013 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 15, 2013, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Serdy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Waldron Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: (Vice Mayor Barker was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Others Present:Senior Project Engineer Emile Schmid REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 1 OF 8 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Evans MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW REPLACEMENT FORD F-350 SUPER CREW PICKUP FOR THE PARKS DIVISION, A NEW REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR FLEET DIVISION FOR MOTOR POOL USE, A REPLACEMENT FORD EXPLORER FOR THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION AND FIVE REPLACEMENT FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTORS FOR THE PATROL DIVISION FROM CHAPMAN FORD THROUGH COOPERATIVE STATE CONTRACT #ADSP 12-016662 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $247,298.41; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LIGHTLY USED 2011 REPLACEMENT PNEUMATIC TIRE -WHEELED ROLLER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREETS DIVISION FROM EMPIRE CATERPILLAR APACHE JUNCTION THROUGH THE CITY OF TUCSON COOPERATIVE CONSTRACT #120377 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,280; AND THAT RATIFICATION BE GIVEN TO THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO J. BANICKI CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT PSC2013-12 "PALM WASH/SOUTHERN AVENUE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE REPAIRS" IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,000. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating October 23 through 31, 2013 as Red Ribbon Week and presented it to Public Safety Director Tom Kelly. Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating November 2013 as Epilepsy Awareness Month and presented it to City Clerk Kathleen Connelly. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 2 OF 8 Councilmember Waldron announced last Wednesday the police department held the annual candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence.It was a well -attended event. Councilmember Serdy announced the Festival of the Superstitions is coming up on November 9-10.There will be no carnival but there will be many interactive things. Mayor Insalaco commented the Veterans Day Parade will be on November 11. Councilmember Wilson announced a haunted house will be at Apache Greyhound Park October 25, 26 and 31.Proceeds will go to Paws 4 Life and the Apache Junction Mounted Rangers.There will be various activities. Councilmember Wilson announced this coming Saturday at Greyhound Park there will be a prime rib dinner and social event for Paws 4 Life. Councilmember Wilson announced the Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty will be putting on a benefit barrel race on October 26 for Alexandria Edges who has multiple medical problems needing surgeries. Councilmember Rizzi announced the Boys and Girls Club will have a Guardian for Kids breakfast this Saturday at 10 a.m. Mayor Insalaco announced the city will be putting on a Halloween shindig at Prospector Park. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the upcoming water festival at Prospector Park and free dump week at the Apache Junction landfill. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR AN AGENT CHANGE, ACQUISITION OF CONTROL - RESTRUCTURE, SERIES 10 LIQUR. LICENSE FOR DIAMOND SHAMROCK REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 3 OF 8 ARIZONA #1647 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Mr. George Engle, 2921 E. Weather Vane, Gilbert, addressed the council. Mr. Harvey Yee, 5242 W. Riviera Drive, Glendale, attorney for Diamond Shamrock, addressed the council. Mayor called for any questions of the applicant.There were none.He opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR AN AGENT CHANGE, ACQUISITION OF CONTROL -RESTRUCTURE, SERIES 10 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DIAMOND SHAMROCK, SUBMITTED BY GEORGE ENGLE, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 4 OF 8 COMMISSION AND MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION )Mayor Insalaco commented there are four positions for the Construction Code Board of Appeals. There was general discussion regarding the positions for the Construction Code Board of Appeals. Councilmember Wilson MOVED THAT JOHN FORD BE NOMINATED FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Wilson MOVED HE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT CHESTER BURGESS TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS IN THE LAY PERSON CATEGORY. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Rizzi MOVED SHE WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT KENNETH WRIGHT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS IN THE LAY PERSON CATEGORY. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 5 OF 8 Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT ED BARKER BE APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2016. Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Wilson MOVED TO APPOINT JUDY BOREY TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:3-3 for Mr. Barker.(Councilmembers Wilson, Serdy and Rizzi voted in opposition.) (Before her vote Councilmember Rizzi gave an explanation of her vote.) The motion failed. VOTE:5-1 for Ms. Borey.(Councilmember Evans voted in opposition.) The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco commented there are two positions for Municipal Property Corporation. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT JODENE WEETER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2016. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Waldron MOVED THAT ED BARKER BE APPOINTED TO THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2016. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 6 OF 8 Councilmember Evans SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:5-1.(Councilmember Rizzi voted in opposition.) The motion carried. DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Evans MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 1, 2013. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 7 OF 8 3. Consideration of the procurement of fleet vehicles for the current fiscal year. 4. Consideration of approval of the procurement of fleet equipment for the current fiscal year. 5. Consideration on the ratification of award of contract to J. Banicki Construction for project #PWC2013-12 "Palm Wash/Southern Avenue Damage Structure Repairs" in an amount not to exceed $220,000.00. ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk N S. INSALACO Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 15th day of October, 2013.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 16th day of October, 2013. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 2013 PAGE 8 OF 8