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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-19 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 19, 2017 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on June 19, 2017, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Serdy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Serdy Vice Mayor Wilson Councilmember Barker Councilmember Evans Councilmember Rizzi Councilmember Struble Councilmember Waldron Staff Present:City Manager Bryant Powell Assistant City Manager Matt Busby City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Tom Kelly Finance Director Donna Meinerts Development Services Director Larry Kirch Economic Development Director Janine Solley Others Present:Presiding Magistrate James Hazel Public Information Officer Al Bravo City Prosecutor Eric Yuva RESOLUTION NO. 17-14, ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017- 2018 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2017 PAGE 1 OF 4 )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly briefed the council on the item. Mayor Serdy opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and called for any discussion. City Manager Bryant Powell stated this is the second public hearing and they have had several work sessions as well.Included in this budget is a 1% change in increase of expenditures.They are continuing to do what they have always done and provide great service.They are doing their best to improve.They have the downtown park. Staff is available for any other questions.He thanked staff for the complete and comprehensive budget. Vice Mayor Wilson commented the budget is online.It is a thick book, very comprehensive and is down to each department.He appreciated the work done to put this together and to keep everyone informed. Mayor Serdy asked how many months staff gets to relax now. City Manager Bryant Powell stated in his opinion the budget will start with the town hall and their retreat as they set the goals and objectives for the following year.Staff will get started in earnest on revenue projections in January.There is now six more months of their working on the comprehensive report called the CAFR.It is a four to five month process for the budget. Mayor Serdy called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 17-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, FULLY ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURES BY THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018; DECLARING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2017 PAGE 2 OF 4 JUNCTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED. THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED )Mayor Serdy adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. ACCEPTED THIS a IDAy OF t y , 2017, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APAC E JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS / e DAY OF , 2017. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 19th day of June, 2017.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2017 PAGE 3 OF 4 Dated this 21st day of June, 2017. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2017 PAGE 4 OF 4