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Home My WebLink About2011-10-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 2011 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 4, 2011, 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 Coleman led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Dietz Councilmember Barker Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Smithson Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan Revenue Development Manager Roger Hacker Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby Library Manager Spencer Paden REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 1 OF 9 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 2011-13, FY 2011-12 OVERLAY PROJECT MATERIALS AND LABOR IN THE SIERRA ENTRADA SUBDIVISION, BE AWARDED TO SUNLAND ASPHALT THROUGH TCPN COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #M0927 IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,928.57 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,892.36 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $251,815.93; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ADOPT THE PINAL COUNTY MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2010 AS AN OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF A PROPOSITION 202 GRANT, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 11-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING TO ENFORCE MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARDS, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating October 2011 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and presented it to Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Serdy announced the new statue of the Lost Dutchman and his burro was unveiled tonight at the front of the city hall complex.He thanked Tess Nesser, the parks and recreation crew, Superstition Springs Mall management and everyone else involved in getting the statue here. Councilmember Barker invited everyone to the Apache Junction Animal Control Open House on Saturday at 10 a.m.There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new name.They can adopt an animal for 50% off that day. Councilmember Barker announced there are several haunted houses opening this weekend, one at Four Peaks and another at the dog track. Vice Mayor Dietz announced the police explorers are holding their first all -you -can -eat pancake breakfast on October 8 at the multi-gen center from 7-11 a.m.They are raising funds to participate in the national competition in Colorado. Councilmember Smithson announced that he and Assistant to the City Manager Matt Busby attended a meeting this week on the redistricting committee for the congressional maps of Arizona. He commented Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley were put in the river district that runs the length of the Colorado River.He urged everyone to go to the comment meetings and voice their concern on being put with La Paz and Mohave Counties.Pinal County is assigned to 3 to 5 congressmen and he wondered what kind of representation the city would get with congressmen that are elected from the river cities.The city is less than 5% of their district in population.He believes the commission has violated 4 of the 6 requirements of the Constitution and feels the commission is more concerned with putting populations with a common interest together in the central valley to justify violating the rights of others.He again urged everyone to go to the road trips and give input on the internet site. Councilmember Coleman announced the Lost Dutchman Marathon is the featured race on the cover of the October edition of the Marathon and Beyond Magazine.There is an eleven page article REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 9 inside on the marathon.It is good news for us and the marathon. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on Chief Monahan being inducted into the Central Arizona College Wall of Success, staff assisting a man at the library, the new volunteers for Victims Services graduating from a training academy, Tess Nesser and the Focal Point and Tourism Committee getting the statue for out front, and all the other volunteers that work on other issues in the community. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 FOR OCTOBER 29, 2011 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco requested the applicant address the council. Ms. Gaylene Osvey, secretary of the Eagles Lodge, addressed the council. Mayor Insalaco asked what the event is for. Ms. Gaylene Osvey stated it is for a hillbilly golf tournament.All the proceeds go to charity. Councilmember Barker asked what a hillbilly golf tournament is. Ms. Gaylene Osvey gave a brief description of the game. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 9 speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3850 FOR OCTOBER 29, 2011, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS ) ) a motion on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Insalaco called for Councilmember Barker -MOVED THAT ANDREW WHITENECK BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014; AND THAT ANTHONY BOWLER BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Smithson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Library Board. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 9 Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ROBERT MAYO BE REAPPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014; AND THAT RANDY MULLEN BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT JOHN MAHONY BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014; AND THAT JEFF STRUBLE BE APPOINTED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014.She added they had lots of applicants for this and one, Mr. Evans, requested his application remain good as he would like to look at this again. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT PAT RICHMOND AND CHRISTA RIZZI BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014; AND THAT LUCIANO BUZZIN BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2014. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 9 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Vice Mayor Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011, 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, OCTOBER 18, 2011, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Ms. Maxine Brown, 6908 S. Crimson Sky Place, Gold Canyon, addressed the council to compliment the council on the new statue and to announce her candidacy for Pinal County Supervisor. Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, addressed the council regarding his day in court on his criminal charges. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 9 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 20, 2011. 3. Consideration of entering into a contract with Sunland Asphalt for the street maintenance asphalt concrete overlay in the Sierra Entrada subdivision in an amount not to exceed $251,815.93. 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-46 authorizing the City to adopt the Pinal County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2010 as an official plan for the City. 5. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-47 authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for the use of Proposition 202 funds. 6. Consideration of Resolution No. 11-44, authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety Office of Manufactured Housing to enforce manufactured home installation standards. ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011. HN S. INSALACO ayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 8 OF 9 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 4th day of October, 2011.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 5th day of October, 2011. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 4, 2011 PAGE 9 OF 9