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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-03 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3,2003 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 3,2003,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Vice Mayor Surra gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Durbala led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz . Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Milkey Councilmember Urich Staff Present:City Manager George Hoffman Interim Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly .City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Robert Warner City Engineer Ron Grittman Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Library Director Pam Loui Finance Director Keith Lewis REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 1 OF 9 Others Present: guests in the audience. Public Works Director Doug Dobson Interim Development Svcs.Dir.Rudy Esquivias Interim Assistant City Manager/Assistant to the City Manager Bryant Powell Community Relations Mgr.Patrick Brenner State Representative Cheryl Chase State Representative Ernesto Bustamante State Representative Andy Biggs State Senator Thayer Verschoor Pinal County Supervisor Sandie Smith Mike Hollar,Congressman Jeff Flake's office State Representative Chuck Gray Mayor Coleman introduced the distinguished ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.03-12,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA.DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 20,2003,APPROVED: Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE •MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Coleman presented outgoing Vice Mayor Surra with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the community.Vice Mayor Surra thanked everyone for their support,especially city staff. Mayor Coleman presented outgoing Councilmember Durbala with a plaque recognizing his years of service to the community.Councilmember Durbala REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 2 OF 9 stated he could not sum it up any better than Vice Mayor Surra had already done. Mayor Coleman presented outgoing Councilmember Urich with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the community.Councilmember Urich commented i t had been an honor to serve and she also thanked staff and the people of the city for their support. Councilmember Eck commented on the accomplishments made by the city council since he was elected in 1997,listing the new subdivisions,the new businesses,the street improvements,the capital facilities improvements,the police officer memorial,school development fees,the expansion of the landfill,the new cable agreement,the work on an emissions control inspection station,the citizen's leadership institute,a recycling program,the trail of flags,the redevelopment areas,adoption of a general plan,expansion of various parks,the establishment of an industrial park,the continuance of community development block grants,and the city's inception into being a voting member of the Maricopa Association of Governments.He then described his personal feelings on the outgoing councilmembers and commended them all. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly administered the oaths of office to Mayor -elect Coleman,Councilmember-elect Insalaco,Councilmember-elect Sippel,and Councilmember-elect Waldron. Mayor Coleman called for a ten minute break. Mayor Coleman reconvened the meeting. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,Apache Junction.Greater Apache Junction Association for Effective Government,addressed the council regarding the outgoing councilmembers,his concerns on transportation and things being put to public vote,and the questions and concerns he still has on elections. Ms.Tess Nesser,1511 S.Cactus,Apache Junction,addressed the council to thank the outgoing members of the council,to congratulate the mayor on his re-election and the newly elected members of the council,and thanked them for being willing to take on the job for the great community of Apache Junction. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 3 OF 9 Mrs.Sandie Smith,Pinal County Supervisor,575 N.Idaho,Apache Junction, addressed the council to state it will be her pleasure to intermingle and work with this new council and go forward together.She has been privileged in her years to work with a lot of good people,and she welcomed them as a new council and pledged a working relationship between Apache Junction and Pinal County. Ms.Alec Golzio,936 W.Apache Trail,Apache Junction,addressed the council to congratulate the winners and commended them for having the courage to take their seats.She invited the council to stop in at the chamber of commerce and familiarize themselves with the street lighting project and the new artwork collection.She would like to see the street lighting project accelerated if possible. Ms.Debra Boaz,471 W.21st Avenue,Apache Junction,addressed the council to congratulate the winners and voiced her concerns about the flowers in the focal point being replaced with xeriscape plants such as native cacti.She also commented that we are in another drought situation,last year the fireworks were canceled because of the fire danger,and she is requesting that the fireworks be canceled this year and that the city celebrate in another way that is not pyrotechnical. Representative Ernest Bustamante,403 Hansel Avenue,Mammoth,addressed the council to commend them for wanting to serve the community.He commented about the low election turnouts that have been occurring,that they are thinking of local government at the state level,the benefits of being in local government,and pledged to come back at future meetings. Mayor Coleman directed staff to get answers back for Ms.Boaz. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 4 OF 9 None. NEW BUSINESS NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ) )Mayor Coleman briefed the council on this item.He listed the duties of the vice mayor.He then called for a motion to open the nominations for vice -mayor. Councilmember Milkey MOVED THAT WE OPEN THE NOMINATIONS. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman opened the nominations for vice mayor and nominated Brian Milkey.He asked for any other nominations. Councilmember Insalaco nominated R.E.Eck for vice mayor. Mayor Coleman asked for any other nominations for vice mayor.There being no more nominations,he called for a motion to close the nominations. Mayor Coleman MOVED WE CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE MAYOR. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 5 OF 9 Mayor Coleman stated the nominees would be considered in the order of their nomination. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated this would be a roll call vote on the nomination of Brian Milkey for vice mayor. VOTE:3-4 (Councilmembers Insalaco,Dietz,Eck and Waldron voted in opposition.) The motion failed. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated this would be a roll call vote on the nomination of R.E.Eck for vice mayor. VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Milkey voted in opposition.) The motion carried. DESIGNATION OF CITY COUNCIL CHECK SIGNATORIES )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item.I t is a formality whenever there is a change in the members of the council.The two council signatories have been the mayor and the vice mayor in the past,but i t is the council's option.She is the third signatory. Mayor Coleman called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL REPRSENTATIVES BE DESIGNATED AS CHECK SIGNERS IN ADDITION TO THE CITY CLERK:THAT WOULD BE MAYOR COLEMAN AND VICE MAYOR ECK. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Milkey voted in opposition.) The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 6 OF 9 COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF,ON ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED AGENDA ITEMS None. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON OTHER.PROPOSED. LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated one of the items deals with selecting a time for the budget work session. Mayor Coleman asked what the pleasure of the council was,and if these can be regular work sessions or must they be special work sessions. Councilmember Dietz asked how the agendas on the regular work sessions were looking. City Manager George Hoffman stated they have gone a month without a regular work session;he anticipated the second meeting in June to have a busy work session agenda.There could be a lot to do. There was general discussion on dates for the budget work sessions.The consensus of the council was June 23, with more added at later meetings if needed. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION ON THE BUDGET FOR FY 2003-04 BE HELD AT THE FOLLOWING DATE,WHICH WOULD BE JUNE 23,AT 6:00 P.M.IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 7 OF 9 Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,JUNE 16,2003,IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,JUNE 17,2003, IN THE CITY CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Waldron SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman commented he went to the Chamber of Commerce today and received a plaque for the city's sponsorship of Lost Dutchman Days Marathon. ADJOURNMENT )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of Agenda. 2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 6,2003. 3.Resolution No.03-12,Declaring and adopting the results of the May 20, 2003 general election. ACCEPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE 2003,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF JUNE ,2003. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 8 OF 9 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS COLEMAN 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 3rd day of June,2003.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 9th day of June,2003. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 3,2003 PAGE 9 OF 9