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Home My WebLink About2008-08-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 2008 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on August 5, 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 7:00 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 Public Safety Director Jerry Monahan Others Present:Program Coordinator Heather Patel REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 1 OF 7 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT ITEM NO. 3 BE DELETED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR PROPOSITION 200 FUNDS, BE APPROVED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD CROWN VICTORIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,557.36 AND ONE (1) FORD EXPLORER IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,898.39 FROM FIVE STAR FORD FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLES TO BE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT, INCLUDING TAX, NOT TO EXCEED $50,455.75; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY CONCERNING VENDING SERVICES FOR THE CITY LIBRARY, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 08-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF PAYSON TO ESTABLISH A PARTNERING ARRANGEMENT FOR APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL ACCOUNT FUNDS, BE APPROVED; AND THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HYBRID FORD ESCAPE IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,402.21 FROM FIVE STAR FORD THROUGH ARIZONA STATE CONTRACT #759-SCC070002-1 AND ONE (1) BROCE BROOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,824.22 FROM R.B. EVERETT & COMPANY THROUGH COOPERATIVE HGAC CONTRACT #SM10-06 FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT, INCLUDING TAX, NOT TO EXCEED $78,226.43; AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 7 THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 2008-11, 2008 SWSS SLURRYSEAL PROJECT, BE AWARDED TO SOUTHWEST SLURRY SEAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $126,768.84; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR PW 2008-06, SOUTHERN RECONSTRUCTION, BE AWARDED TO SUNLAND ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $391,237.39 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORESEEN CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,123.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $430,360.39; 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. 08-22, 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 THE WATER UTILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT EXTENDING RECIPROCITY FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating August as "Drowning Impact Awareness Month". CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Mr. Noel Benoist, 900 N. San Marcos #35, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding bad advice and bad counsel. Mr. Mike Lewis, 4681 N. San Marcos, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding licensing artists. Mr. Ernest Imbeault, 2835 W. Cody, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding taxing artists and Option X. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 7 Mr. Wayne Standage, 1920 E. 20th Avenue, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the history of recalls in Arizona. Mr. John Kantowski, 835 W. Windsong, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding people making false claims of medals for military service and a traffic hazard at San Marcos and Lost Dutchman. Mr. Terry Secor, 1285 N. Main, Apache Junction, addressed the council regarding the recall promoters and thanked them for their recent choice for police chief. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Wilson announced he has been working with the horse boarding facilities to try to come up with code rules they can live with.On August 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers there will be a public meeting where the draft regulations will be presented.They are looking for input from the community.Eleven of the 15 boarding facilities have assisted in forming these regulations. Mayor Insalaco stated he is heavily involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.The commander of the post he belongs to contacted him a couple of months ago about bringing a project to Apache Junction.The project was turned down for Phoenix but accepted for Apache Junction.He had the commander contact Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Bell for city assistance.He then read the following into the record: "I am excited to announce that our parks and recreation department has been working with VFW Post 7968 to bring the Cost of Freedom Tribute to our community.This program's main attraction is a 370' replica of the Vietnam Wall.It will also include the World War II, Korea and 9-11 Tribute, along with the gold tag collection of the casualties of Vietnam.This celebration of freedom event is scheduled to be held at Prospector Park from March 12th to the 16th of next year.Jeff and his special events staff are excited about this opportunity to show off our community and Prospector Park to the many visitors who are anticipated while paying tribute to America's warriors and their families.Special thanks to Commander Mike Ferguson of VFW Post 7968 for funding this project's $20,000 and REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 7 bringing this traveling tribute to our city.We will be hearing more about this."When he talked to Jeff Bell, he stated he has never worked with an organization that has all of its ducks in a row.Everything is lined out on what they want to do, with people protecting the grass, and having a venue that can handle people 24 hours a day and can be lit at night because wherever this wall goes, the Vietnam vets like to go at night. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager George Hoffman commented on the paving of streets in the city and the Day of the Cowboy event. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz commented the work session of August 18, 2008 and the regular meeting of August 19, 2008 have been cancelled.Due to the Labor Day holiday, the work session of September 1, 2008 is cancelled.He MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY. Councilmember Severs SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 7 The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Insalaco adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 15, 2008. 3. Appointment of candidate to fill one Library Board vacancy. 4. Consideration of Professional Services Agreement for Economic Development with Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce. 5. Approval of Resolution No. 08-24, authorizing the City to submit a Gila River Indian Community Grant Application to acquire a Firearms Safety Training System. 6. Approval of Police Department vehicle purchases. 7. Approval of Resolution No. 08-04, authorizing the City to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security concerning vending services for the City Library. 8. Approval of Resolution No. 08-18, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Payson to establish a partnering arrangement for application for Community Development Block Grant Regional Account funds. 9. Approval of Public Works vehicle/equipment purchase. 10. Approval and award of contract with Southwest Slurry Seal in an amount not to exceed $126,768.84. 11. Approval and Award of Contract to Sunland Asphalt in an amount not to exceed $430,360.39. 12. Approval of Resolution No. 08-22, authorizing the City of Apache Junction to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 7 with the Water Utilities Community Facilities District extending reciprocity for employee benefits. ACCEPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2008. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk J(f4N 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 5th day of August, 2008.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 8th day of August, 2008. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2008 PAGE 7 OF 7