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Tuesday,October 15,2024 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Schroeder gave the invocation and Councilmember Heck led the meeting attendees
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Schroeder
Councilmember Nesser
Councilmember Heck
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Cross
Councilmember Soller
Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Evie McKinney, Deputy City Clerk
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Kayla Fulmer, Director of Marketing and Communications
Michael Pooley, Police Chief
Johnny John, Assistant Chief of Police
Liz Langenbach, Parks& Recreation Director
Pam Harrison, Library Director
Rob Wisler, Management Analyst
Eli Richardson, Management Analyst
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Nesser moved,seconded by Councilmember Soller to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember
Soller
No: 0
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1. 24-815 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 24-820 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of October 1,
2024.
3. 24-862 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 24-36 retroactively
approving submission of projects totaling $84,801.00, for grant funded
Arizona 2025 Highway Safety Plan.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. 24-861 Proclamation designating the week of October 13 through October 19,
2024 as "Arizona Cities and Towns Week."
Mayor Wilson read the Proclamation designating the week of October 13 through October 19,
2024, as"Arizona Cities and Towns Week" and presented it to City Manager Bryant Powell.
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
5. 24-825 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilmembers.
Mayor Wilson visited the local National Guard Unit and toured Boeing KC 135 Stratotanker
airplanes. He shared that the planes are the same type that he worked on when he was in the
Air Force so it was a special visit for him.
Mayor Wilson also attended a meeting with Pinal County where the discussion regarded
changes to the National Forest and Bureau of Land Management(BLM) areas. They are adding
three target ranges and opening up several Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) roads.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
6. 24-830 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell shared that residents are able to sign up for the Citizen Leadership
Institute and for neighborhood meetings. He stated the meetings are so important to build trust
with the community.
Mr. Powell also shared the updated website dedicated to helping new citizens of the city or
potential citizens. It helps answer questions regarding the property tax situation, utilities to sign
up for and other important information. The website address is
www.apachejunctionaz.gov/1 103/new-resident-page.
Mr. Powell also highlighted the annual Make a Difference Day that was held on Saturday,
October 5, 2024. He shared pictures of the event and thanked all the volunteers and sponsors.
7. 24-835 Announcement of Current Events.
Management Analyst Eli Richardson shared upcoming events:
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* Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Superstition
Shadows Park located at 1091 W. Southern Ave, Apache Junction.
* Party with the Parks on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. at Painted Sky
Park located at 10109 S. Dutchman Dr,Apache Junction.
*Apache Junction Stuff The Bus- School Supply Drive. Supplies will be accepted October 12,
2024- November 7, 2024 at the following locations during daily business hours:
Multi-Generational Center- 1035 N. Idaho Rd
City Hall (Development Services Lobby) -300 E. Superstition Blvd
Public Library- 1177 N. Idaho Rd
Police Department- 1001 N. Idaho Rd
Check the website for a list of needed supplies at www.apachejunctionaz.gov/stuffthebus.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 24-853 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance
No. 1552, approving the text amendment to the Apache Junction City
Code, Volume I, Chapter 2: Mayor, Council, and Appointed Boards and
Commissions, Article 2-21: Board of Adjustment and Appeals/Municipal
Property Corporation/Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board,
Section 2-21-3, Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board, repealing
any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability.
Councilmember Soller moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Ordinance No. 1552 be
read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
Motion passed unanimously.
Deputy City Clerk McKinney read Ordinance No. 1552 by title only, repealing any conflicting
provisions;and providing for severability.
Councilmember Soller moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ordinance No. 1552,as
read by the Deputy City Clerk,be approved and adopted.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember
Soller
No: 0
Deputy City Clerk Evie McKinney presented that during the City Council Work Session of August
19, 2024, a request for consideration to amend the Apache Junction City Code Vol. 1
Subsection 2-21-3 Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board. The amendment would allow the
city council to fill a vacancy regardless of the quorum status. This would ensure equitable and
impartial representation on the board since members consist of two civilian representatives,two
police officers elected by the Police Officers Association, and a chairman.
On August 20, 2024, City Council directed staff to review and consider updates to the Apache
Junction City Code, Volume 1, Subsection 2-21-3 Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board
related to vacancies on the board.
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Background
On November 2, 2021, the city council voted 6:1 to direct staff to amend the multiple board and
commission sections of the city code so that in situations where the quorum is in danger of not
being met, the council will fill the vacancies immediately using the then-current talent bank
applications and will not wait until the annual October appointment cycle.
On December 7,2021, the council adopted Ordinance No. 1520 and Resolution No. 21-53
related to the quorum preservation for all boards and commissions.
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board was included in this amendment. The board is
comprised of two civilians, two elected police officers, and a chairman.
The board has increased in activity the past few years and to provide fair and equal
representation to the members coming before the board, the City Clerk's office is requesting an
amendment to this section of the city code. The amendment would allow vacancies on the
Public Safety Retirement Board to be filled immediately by the city council, even if the quorum is
not in danger of not being met.
If there becomes a vacancy on the board, new applicants may be sought in addition to using the
current talent bank applications for the Council to promptly fill the vacancy.
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board would be the sole entity affected by this change.
Mayor Wilson opened the Public Hearing, receiving no comments from the public, he closed
the public hearing and asked for a motion.
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
9. 24-876 Discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 24-34, approving a
corrected legal description of district boundaries in Superstition Vistas
Community Facilities District No. 2, as set forth in an amended
intergovernmental and development agreement.
Councilmember Soller moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Resolution No.24-34,
approving a corrected legal description of district boundaries in Superstition Vistas Community
Facilities District No.2,as set forth in an amended intergovernmental and development
agreement be approved.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmember Nesser, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Cross and Councilmember
Soller
No: 0
Special Counsel to the City for Community Facilities District(CFD) matters Zach Sakas, Esq.
with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, presented the background for Resolution No. 24-34.
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He explained that this will not affect the residents property taxes within the District.
Councilmembers had no concerns.
10. 24-801 Consideration of applicants for annual appointments and reappointments
for the City of Apache Junction Boards and Commissions. Council
interviewed applicants at the October 14th work session and may take
this opportunity to fill positions.
Mayor Wilson thanked all the applicants and their interest in serving the community and shaping
its future. He then began the appointment process.
Apache Junction Sewer District
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Soller that Roy Starr be
appointed to the Apache Junction Sewer District for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Board of Adjustment
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Jaime Lanza be
reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Heck that Stephen Harshman be
appointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO:0
Motion passed
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Construction Board of Appeals
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Stephen Harshman
be appointed to the Construction Board Of Appeals as the"Non-General Contractor"for a term
to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
No appointment made to the Construction Board Of Appeals as the"architect/engineer"for a
term to expire on October 31, 2026.
No appointment made to the Construction Board Of Appeals As"a general contractor"for a
term to expire on October 31, 2027.
Health&Human Services Commission
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Heck that Sandra Mykland be
appointed to the Health & Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2027.
YES: 7 -Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Dr. Michael Brennan
be reappointed to the Health & Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October
31, 2027.
YES: 7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
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Library Board
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Soller that Nola Perkins be
appointed to the library board for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7 -Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Vera Walters be
reappointed to the library board for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Municipal Property Corporation
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Heck that Stephen Harshman
be appointed to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser moved that Frank Schoenbeck be appointed to the Municipal Property
Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
Motion was withdrawn by Councilmember Nesser, as Mr. Schoenbeck currently serves on this
board, with a term to expire October 31, 2026.
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Roy Starr be appointed
to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
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Motion passed
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Jeremy Benoit be
appointed to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Parks And Recreation Commission
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Frank Schoenbeck be
reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
YES:7 -Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Jeremy Benoit be
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2027.
YES: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Planning And Zoning Commission
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Sandra Mykland be
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
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Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Councilmember Heck that Roy Starr be appointed
to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Chris Sabo be
reappointed to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board as"police representative"for a
term to expire on October 31, 2028.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Councilmember Cross that Ron Neitzer be
reappointed to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board as"citizen member"for a term to
expire on October 31, 2028.
YES:7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Industrial Development Authority
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Frank Schoenbeck be
appointed to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson,Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
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Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Stephen Harshman
be appointed to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2028.
YES:7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
Councilmember Cross moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Schroeder that Jaime Lanza be
appointed to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
YES:7 -Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
*Note-Jaime Lanza is currently serving on the Industrial Development Authority with a term to
expire on October 31, 2026. He did not need to be appointed or reappointed at this time.
Vice Mayor Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Soller that Catherine Meek be
appointed to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2028.
YES: 7-Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Schroeder, Councilmembers Nesser, Heck, Cross,
Johnson and Soller
NO: 0
Motion passed
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
No appointment made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire October 31,
2027.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
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M. CALL TO PUBLIC
Catherine Meek, 1327 S. Belair Rd, Apache Junction, shared the Superstition Mountain Museum
is now open daily from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. The museum will have many events coming up
including the paranormal event on October 19 and 20, 2024.
Donna Carr, 2178 W. Virginia St, Apache Junction, stated her frustrations with Code
Compliance as one of her neighbors was fined $4,000 for dollar tree solar lights in their front
yard.
Councilmembers asked City staff to review the code compliance case for$4,000 for solar
lights.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF /�! /%�'. � A ff—, 2024, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
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