HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17,1989
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on January 17,1989,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Gardner gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilwoman Gardner
Councilman Connolly
Councilman Burgess
Councilman Damiano
Mayor Hill
Mayor Hill announced that Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel's brother
had died in Texas,so Mr.McDaniel will not be attending this evenings meeting.
Staff Present:Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney David Alexander
Deputy City Clerk Lori Zmayefski
Assistant to the City Manager George Hoffman
Lieutenant Reed Cox
Director of Public Works Rich Broman
Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO.1 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests
Mayor Hill thanked everyone present for attending.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly gave the Oath of Office to
newly appointed councilmembers Tony Vehon and Ed Cox.Councilman ehon and
Councilman Cox were seated.
Mayor Hill presented Mr.Richard Taylor with a plaque for many years of
service as auctioneer for the City.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting City Manager/City Clerk Kathleen Connelly reported that Mr.Mercer
Weiskotten has been hired to the Court Administrator postition,and was selected
unanimously by a three person board consisting of herself,Mr.Bill Da Vee for
the area relating to Personnel,City Librarian Spencer Paden for computer and
programming expertise,and that Mr.Weiskotten will begin work on January 30th,
and further reported that notice has been received from the Arizona Department
of Commerce of the award of a CDBG from the State's regional account in the
amount of $125,000,which is to be used for housing rehabilitation.Ms Connelly
also stated that a meeting was held today with Mayor Hill,Director of Public
Works Rich Broman,herself and Mr.Ed Sanchez,District Aide for Congressman Jim
Kolbe,with interest of helping Apache Junction develop a sewage collection and
treatment system,and that Congressman Kolbe is holding a town hall meeting
tonight at 7:30 p.m.,in the Chamber of Commerce Building.Ms Connelly
concluded the report stating that Mr.Joe e_jo s bmitted initiative petitions
intended to repeal the City's taxing ability,and that the petitions have been
found to contain 750 signatures including duplications,falling short of the
required 1,036 valid signatures.
Mayor Hill expressed how important
the home rule option is for things like sewage treatment,street improvement,
and that the money is already existing,the City just won't be able to use i t to
benefit the community.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.665,
AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICIES
(REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE)
)Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly explained that amendments to the Personnel Policies were
proposed at the previous meeting,but the Council wished to include prior
amendments,but due the circumstances of the City Manager Bill Da Vee leaving,
staff has been unable to prepare those amendments,and requested that this item
be postponed until February 7,1989.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.665,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 7,1989.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.666,PZ-13-88,
COMMERICAL/INDUSTRIAL USES
(REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE)
)Assistant to the City Manager George
Hoffman stated that Associate Planner/Deputy Director Jim Nakagawa has requested
that this item be postponed until the regular meeting of February 21,1989,to
allow time to complete the comprehensive review of the ordinance.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.666,PZ-13-88,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 21,1989.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
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WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLANNING
E.P.A.CONSTRUCTION GRANTS
)Director of Public Works Rich Broman
stated that the Council previously authorized application for an Advance
Allowance for wastewater facilities planning through the Environmental
Protection Agency Construction Grants Program,which is being processed,but due
to time elements i t is necessary to proceed,and that this is a request for the
Council to authorize entering into a contract for work as outlined in the
propsal prepared by the consultant for a facilities plan.
Councilwoman Gardner stated that the
newspaper recently had an article asking why the City needed additional funds
when a study was just performed on wastewater treatment facilities,and asked i f
this is a duplication of that study.
Mr.Broman replied that i t is not a
duplication of the previous study.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DONOHUE AND ASSOCIATES,
INC.-ROYDEN,IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,763 IN ORDER TO PERFORM NECESSARY WORK TO
DEVELOP A WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN TO BE IN POSITION FOR POTENTIALLY RECEIVING
A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CONSTRUCTION GRANT.
I FURTHER MOVE THAT SAID CONTRACT SHALL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF AN
E.P.A.ADVANCE ALLOWANCE FOR PLANNING PURPOSES.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
COUNCIL SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
)City Attorney David Alexander
explained that a motion is necessary to open nominations.
Mayor Hill MOVED THAT NOMINATIONS
FOR VICE MAYOR BE OPENED.
Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill called for nominations
for the office of vice mayor.
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Councilman Cox stated that due to
his many years in office as councilmember,he would like to nominate Councilman
Damiano for vice mayor.
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
further nominations.
Mayor Hill nominated Councilwoman
Gardner for vice mayor.
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
further nominations,repeating the call for nominations three times.
close nominations.
NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
VOTE (on Tom Damiano for Vice Mayor:
Mayor Hill called for a motion to
Councilman Cox MOVED THAT
Councilman Burgess seconded the
In Favor:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon,
Councilman Burgess
Opposed:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
VOTE (on Mari Gardner for Vice Mayor:
In Favor:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon
Themotions fail.
Mayor Hill called for a motion to
reopen nominations.
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT WE OPEN
NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR.
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VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
for the office of vice mayor.
Gardner for vice mayor.
more nominations.
Damiano for vice mayor.
there are any further nominations.
close nominations.
NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
VOTE (on Mari Gardner for vice mayor):
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
Mayor Hill called for nominations
Mayor Hill nominated Councilwoman
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Councilman Cox nominated Councilman
Mayor Hill asked three times i f
Mayor Hill called for a motion to
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
Councilman Vehon seconded the
In Favor:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,
Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon,Councilman Damiano
VOTE (on Tom Damiano for vice mayor):
In Favor:Councilman Vehon,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Cox
Councilman Burgess
Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Connolly,Mayor Hill
The motions fail.
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Mayor Hill asked for City Attorney
advise.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the Council may reopen nominations,or continue the item until the next
regular meeting.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR.
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
for the office of vice mayor.
Gardner for vice mayor.
more nominations.
Damiano for vice mayor.
more nominations.
Councilman Connolly for vice mayor.
further nominations.(three times)
NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
VOTE (on Mari Gardner for vice mayor):
Councilman Vehon MOVED THAT WE OPEN
Councilman Burgess seconded the
Mayor Hill called for nominations
Mayor Hill nominated Councilwoman
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Councilman Cox nominated Councilman
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Councilman Vehon nominated
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
In Favor:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Burgess,
Mayor Hill
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Opposed:Councilman Vehon,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Cox
VOTE (on Paul Connolly for vice mayor):
In Favor:Councilman Vehon,Councilman Burgess,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Damiano,Councilman Cox,Councilwoman Gardner
Abstained:Councilman Connolly
VOTE (on Tom Damiano for vice mayor):
In Favor:Councilman Vehon,Councilman Burgess,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Cox
Opposed:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
The motions failed.
Councilwoman Gardner asked i f the
two names could be put into a hat and drawn,and stated that she would be
willing to take the chance.
City Attorney David Alexander stated
that the City Code requires selection by the Council.
Acting City Manager/City Clerk
Kathleen Connelly added that i t requires a verbal vote of the Council.
Mayor Hill recessed the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
Mayor Hill called for a motion to
reopen nominations for vice mayor.
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT WE
OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR.
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Hill called for nominations.
Mayor Hill nominated Councilwoman
Gardner for vice mayor.
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other nominations to be made.
Damiano for vice mayor.
further nominations (three times).
close nominations.
NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED.
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Councilman Cox nominated Councilman
Mayor Hill asked i f there are any
Mayor Hill called for a motion to
Councilman Burgess MOVED THAT
Councilman Cox seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
VOTE (Mari Gardner for vice mayor):
In Favor:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Cox,Councilman Vehon,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Burgess
VOTE (Tom Damiano for vice mayor):
In Favor:Councilman Cox,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Vehon,
Councilman Burgess,Mayor Hill
Opposed:Councilman Connolly,Councilwoman Gardner
The motion for Tom Damiano for the office of vice mayor carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES,TIMES,LOCATIONS AND PURPOSES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
FEBRUARY 6,1989
EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION,
FEBRUARY 7,1989 )
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,ON
FEBRUARY 6,1989,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.,ON FEBRUARY 7,1989,
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Councilwoman Gardner seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilwoman Gardner reported that Sam Antcliff,Drug Prevention Coordinator
for the Apache Junction Schools and herself attended a workshop on Substance
Abuse last Thursday in Tempe and received a lot of information,and there will
be a program for Substance Abuse with the School system.
Councilman Damiano reported that a quintet played at the Gazebo,with the
program becoming more successful,and that the next group will play on
February 17th,Igor's Cowboy Jazz.
Mayor Hill informed the Council and public that Congressman Kolbe is at the
Chamber of Commerce Building now,and hoped that the public and Council would go
an give support of the sewage treatment system for Apache Junction.
ADJOURNMENT
)There
discuss,Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 7:48
*Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
*1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda
being no further business to
p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OFCOUNCILOFTHE—FFBRUAONRY ARIZONA.,1989,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
f i Eic—OF APACHE JUNCTI ,
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS lgTH DAY OF FFRRHARY ,1989.
NORMAN S.S.HILL
Mayor
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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