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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6,1995 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 6,1995,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hendricks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Perkins Vice Mayor Barker Councilmember Richmond Councilmember Hendricks Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Surra (Councilmember Perkins was absent.) Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook Asst.City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Glenn Gimbut Public Safety Director Robert Galloway City Engineer Gordon Grandy Public Works Director Doug Dobson Planning Manager Jim Nakagawa Library Director Pam Loui Finance Director Keith Lewis Parks & Rec.Director Jeff Bell Judge Alex Harris,Presiding Magistrate Development Services Director Larry Harmer Others Present:(No Request to Speak forms were filed.) REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 1 OF 6 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ) )Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Coleman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Kathy Connelly administered the Oath of Office to newly -elected Mayor Coleman and council members Hagner,Durbala,and Surra. Mayor Coleman presented awards to departing council members Mayor Perkins and Council member Perkins. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Sandie Smith,Pinal County Supervisor,welcomed the new Council and thanked departing council members for their cooperation in working with the County. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Curtis Shook commended Assistant City Manager George Hoffman for his work as Interim City Manager and acknowledged staff's professionalism.He stated he was looking forward to building a strong council -management staff and community relations as a partnership and a team for future development and growth. Asst.City Manager George Hoffman reported on the completion of the citywide cleanup week by Public Works and acknowledged the help from the County with some of their dump trucks for that project.He reported that Public Works will clean up the State property at the intersections of the freeway and the major arterial roads.He added that the city will continue requesting the State that they do the maintenance,but in the interim the city will do it. Mr.Hoffman reported that the ballfield lighting at Prospector Park is in progress and is targeted for completion the middle of August:that no bids were submitted for construction of the restrooms so they will have to be readvertised,and staff is anticipating responses this time on June 28. Mr.Hoffman reported that staff is modifying the plans for the proposed landscape improvements for the Public Safety facility and the retention basin at the county complex,and that the bid request is targeted for the middle of June.He informed the council of compliments from the public about the Parks and Recreation summer programs. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 2 OF 6 Mr.Hoffman reported on the first meeting of the animal control ordinance review committee.He stated there were seventeen people in attendance which seemed to be a cross -representation of the community;that this meeting was primarily organizational in nature;that they will be meeting twice a month; and that the second meeting will be on June 8 at 6:00 p.m.at the Public Safety facility. Mr.Hoffman reported that an air quality issue recently arose with the county and Supervisor Smith was able to have the issue deferred in order that City Manager Curtis Shook and the council would have time to consider the issue. Mr.Hoffman reported that a grant application by Parks and Recreation was approved for $2,300.He stated that it is about half of the requested amount which will not allow for all that it was proposed,but it will allow for additional recreational programs for the youth. Mr.Hoffman reported that Police Chief Galloway and the schools were successful in their grant application for $116,000 from the State.He stated those funds will be used to fund two police officers plus one probation officer who will be co -teaching and mentoring youth at the school. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS DESIGNATION OF CITY COUNCIL CHECK SIGNERS ) )City Clerk Kathy Connelly explained that with the seating of new council members there was the need to designate the council members who will be authorized to sign city checks.She stated that city checks require two signatures;that of the City Clerk and one from a council member;that in the past the Mayor and the Vice Mayor have been designated,but it was at the discretion of the council to choose whoever they wished. Councilmember Richmond stated that according to the information three council members could be chosen. Ms.Connelly replied the council could designate a third council member in the event the other two are not available. Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT THE MAYOR AND THE VICE MAYOR BE THE CITY CHECK SIGNATORIES. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 3 OF 6 Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ) )Vice Mayor Barker MOVED TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR. Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman commented that his full-time employment will not allow him to be as available as the past mayor and since the current Vice Mayor was also a full-time employee,he would suggest to have a vice mayor who is retired and available during the day.He NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER PAT RICHMOND FOR VICE MAYOR. Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Coleman asked if there were any other nominations. Councilmember Hendricks NOMINATED VICE MAYOR ROBIN BARKER TO CONTINUE AS VICE MAYOR. MOTION. any other nominations. any other nominations.There were n NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 4 OF 6 one. Vice Mayor Barker declined. Mayor Coleman asked if there were Councilmember Surra MOVED THAT Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED THE City Clerk Kathy Connelly proceeded with the roll call on the nomination of Councilmember Richmond for Vice Mayor. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,JUNE 19,1995,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 20,1995,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Richmond SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Coleman invited everyone present to attend a reception of the new council at Gold Miners Park immediately following the meeting. Vice Mayor Richmond announced that Robson Community donated $1,500 for playground equipment for Gold Miners Park. Mayor Coleman reminded the council of the orientation work session by Mr.DeBolske of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT ) )Mayor Coleman adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1.Acceptance of agenda. 2.Acceptance of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16,1995. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 5 OF 6 ACCEPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY ,1995,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS'19TH DAY OF JULY ,1995. ATTEST: City Clerk DOUGI Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION L 'IsPglievvp.4,1L/ OLEMA 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 6th day of June,1995.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 19th day of June,1995. City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,1995 PAGE 6 OF 6