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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 2010 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on May 18, 2010, 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 7:04 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Vice Mayor Eck Councilmember Barker Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Wilson Staff Present:Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Captain Tom Kelly Public Works Director David Fern Others Present:Administrative Assistant Barbara Duft Captain Troy Mullender REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 PAGE 1 OF 6 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Eck MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO RESOLUTION NO. 10-11, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AK -CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 202 FUNDS; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CABLE SYSTEM LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND MEDIACOM, A TEMPORARY EXTENSION UNTIL JUNE 15, 2010, TO NEGOTIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANOTHER LICENSE TERM; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT PENDING APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Insalaco requested a video originally on You Tube and entitled "Standby Me Around the World" be played for the audience. Councilmember Barker stated this was shown on PBS.It was an hour show and they showed exactly how they filmed it, where they went and how long it took.It was an incredible show. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell commented the city manager is at his daughter's concert, and that the city has been awarded $171,699 from Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants for energy related projects.It will be used for an energy audit in order to create a list of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 PAGE 2 OF 6 projects to be completed with the remainder of the funds.He added the magazine My Ford, the national Ford magazine, had a picture of the Superstition Mountains on the cover with additional comments on the Apache Junction community in an article. Captain Tom Kelly gave an update on Canine Officer Senna. Councilmember Dietz commented that with the training Senna and the handler go through, the handler would pick up on anything where she would be deteriorating. Captain Tom Kelly stated there have not been any signs of that. He would be the first one to report that.They do not want to put her, the handler, or any other police officers or anyone in jeopardy when the dog should start to fail.They want to be sure the animal continues to succeed and excel.The more exposure they have to different situations, that will be warranted as they go along. Councilmember Dietz commented he thinks they have done a wonderful job. Captain Tom Kelly stated they appreciate their support. Councilmember Barker commented she would like to have seen her. Captain Tom Kelly stated he can make that happen for them, as long as there is not a quorum when they do it.If the city manager or assistant city manager wishes him to do so, he can definitely make her available to them.It is not conducive to have the dog come into the council chambers for a variety of reasons. Councilmember Dietz commented she was introduced to them at the very beginning. Vice Mayor Eck commented he saw her the other night at 4 Sons and she was about to take his head off because she did not know who he was. Captain Tom Kelly stated if she does not know who you are, you do not want to go and try to pet her. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 PAGE 3 OF 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO VACANCY AND POSSIBLE REAPPOINTMENTS TO SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 )There was general discussion on the number.ofl motions needed.It was determined they could make fill all three positions with one motion. Mayor Insalaco called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT -CLARK SMITHSON BE APPOINTED TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF THEl TERM FOR THE VACANCY CREATED WITH THE RESIGNATION OF DAN AUSTIN, AND BE REAPPOINTED FOR A 'TERM TO EXPIRE. ON JULY 7, 2016; FOR REAPPOINMENT, SHE MOVED THAT PAT RICHMOND AND RAY SODEN BE REAPPOINTED TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JULY 7, 2016.She added that they had really quality candidates for this.This was very difficult.It was .one of the hardest.ones'.they have done.. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. Councilmember Wilson reiterated that they had some very qualified people in the applications and it was a very difficult decision. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 _PAGE 4 OF 6 COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT WE WILL NOT BE HAVING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010; BUT THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Vice Mayor Eck SECONDED THE! MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ,CALL TO THE PUBLIC: _None. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.rt- Consent Agenda Items -are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 4, 2010. 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 10-11 authorizing the submission of a grant application to Ak-Chin Indian Community for the removal and replacement of the office ceiling in the Apache Junction Animal Control Shelter. 4. Consideration of Seventh Amendment to Cable System License Agreement Between Mediacom and City of Apache Junction (Temporary Extension). REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 PAGE 5 OF 6 ACCEPTED THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 2010, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE, 2010. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk N S. INSALACO ayor 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 18th day of May, 2010.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 20th day of May, 2010. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2010 PAGE 6 OF 6