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Home My WebLink About2008-06-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on June 3, 2008, 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 7:09 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Wilson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dietz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Severs Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: (Vice Mayor Eck and Councilmember Barker were absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Interim Public Safety Dir. Tom Kelly Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Pam Loui Finance Director Donna Meinerts Public Works Director David Fern Development Svcs. Director Brad Steinke Human Resources Director Liz Riley Economic Dev. Director Steve Filipowicz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 1 OF 7 Others Present:Sergeant Phil Freeman Community Relations Manager Pat Brenner Mayor Insalaco read a letter from Councilmember Barker to city staff and the people of Apache Junction thanking everyone for their support and sympathy in the loss of her daughter, Emily. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF JERRY MONAHAN TO THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR BE RATIFIED. Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Executive Director Judy Borey of the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley -Apache Junction Branch gave a presentation on the organization and Bob Liming gave a presentation on their new facility for which he will be the fundraising executive. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Mr. Mike Lewis, 4681 N. San Marcos Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding artist's rights, taxes and licenses. Mr. Todd Olear, 2898 S. Arizona, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding a bus rapid transit system. Mr. Tim Lodice, 590 N. Rennick Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding remarks made by personnel from two towing companies. Mr. Aaron Kindel, unknown address, addressed the council regarding Imagine Schools opening a new charter high school in the city. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 7 Mr. Nelson Kaesberg, 3700 S. Ironwood Drive #161, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the Apache Junction News poll on the council. Ms. Tess Nesser, 1511 S. Cactus, Apache Junction, addressed the council to thank them for approving Jerry Monahan as the new chief of police and advised that she would be out fundraising for the new Boys and Girls Club facility. Mr. Jim Stephens, 3700 S. Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding Animal Control Officer Dean Newell and called for an investigation of the allegations of Dean Newell by an outside agency such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Ernest Imbeault, 2835 W. Cody Street, Apache Junction, addressed the council with a list of questions regarding licenses and taxes on artists. Ms. Frances McGregor, 1538 N. Main Drive, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding towing company allegations made at the last meeting. Mrs. Shannon Flynn, 305 N. Acacia, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding her letter to the editor in the Independent, the recalls, and an allegation against police employees. Mr. Robert May, 1755 S. Sombrero, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the police department usage of towing companies and called for an investigation on Randall's Towing regarding their code of conduct. Mr. John Kantowski, 835 W. Windsong, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding consideration being given for graduates of the Citizens Leadership Institute for planning and zoning commission appointments, his initiative for residency requirements for management, the council code of conduct, and his being in favor for the recall of the mayor. Mayor Insalaco commented he had been receiving support because of Ms. Flynn's letter in the Independent. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 7 Councilmember Wilson announced he will be in Washington, D.C. during the next meeting.He will attempt to make a phone call to attend the meeting. Councilmember Severs commented the Boys and Girls Club is doing a wonderful thing for the community.The rumors that he would try to stop any funding for them are absolutely false; he will do anything he can for them at any time. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman thanked them for the ratification of the appointment of Jerry Monahan as chief of police, gave a brief history on the city service of recently deceased Richard Taylor, and read a letter commending the park rangers. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS ) )Mayor Insalaco stated he had received requests from Mrs. Barker and the vice mayor to postpone this until the entire board can be here.It would be 2 weeks. on the motion that would be needed. CONTINUE IT TO THE NEXT MEETING. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 7 There was general discussion Councilmember Wilson MOVED TO Councilmember Dietz SECONDED The motion carried. Councilmember Severs asked if it would need to be noticed that Councilmember Wilson will be calling in. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they would look at the code and if it needs to be on the agenda, they will do so. APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION ) )Mayor Insalaco called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JODENE WEETER BE APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2008, WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION TO OCTOBER 30, 2008, PENDING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE REGARDING TERM EXPIRATION DATES. Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:3-2 (Councilmembers Serdy and Wilson voted in opposition.) The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 7 Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 20, 2008. 3. Ratification of Department Director Appointment. ACCEPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2008, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE, 2008. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk ArN S. INSALACO Myor 6ALZAr_, 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 3rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 7 day of June, 2008.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 6th day of June, 2008. 2 d X )6-6 1* KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 2008 PAGE 7 OF 7