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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 18,1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, was held on March 18,1981 at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuant to notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Seeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Mr.Theron Adams led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Council and public participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Councilman Thomas Damiano, Councilman Jimmy Eidson,Councilman Norman Hill, Councilman Marie Shanks,Vice Mayor JohnGranillo,and Mayor Virginia Seeman Councilmembers Absent: Councilman Jerry Burgess Staff Present:City Manager Ray LeeCity Clerk/Director of Administrative ServicesMarlis J.DavisDirector of Public Safety Bill McDanielDirector of Public Works Richard BromanDirector of Planning Joe GeroAssistantCity Attorney Susan Goodwin Others withCouncilBusiness: Mr.Allen Lloyd,1019 E. Granado Avenue ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ) Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH. 4,1981 )Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no awards,presentations,or communications. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Allen F.Lloyd,1019 E.Granado Avenue,addressed the practice within the City of attaching advertising material to door -knobs.He stated that thepolice department advises residents to make their homes appear lived in i f they are going to be away from home for awhile.He stated when paper is stuck behind the door -knob for several days i t is an invitation to vandalism and burglary. Mr. Lloyd requested that this type of activity be discouraged. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniels stated he does not think there is anything in the City's ordinances prohibiting people from passing out materials; nor was there anything in the ordinances requiring the issuance of permits for the passing out of handbills.He stated a permit is only issued for the purpose ofsolicitingorpeddling.He stated he felt this was something that should be re-searched with legal staff to ascertain whether or not there was any legal way to prevent anyone from passing out printed materials. Mayor Seeman directed staff to research the necessary information and bring i t back to the City Council to see what rights there are with regard to the question of passing out printed materials. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Planner Joe Gero stated the street map recently approved by the Council has been mylar reduced,i t is about 16 inches square,and is available to the public for $.50 which is the cost of reproduction. Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated the installation of street -signs is nearing completion.He explained some of the problems that have been encountered in the project and asked that the Community grant the City the benefit of a few months to correct a situation that has existed within the City for many years. Director of Public Works Rich Broman stated the Community Services building is nearing completion and will be occupied for official business by Monday. He thanked Mr.and Mrs.Castro for the use of their workshop facilities to build counters for the main entrance to the Community Services building.He further thanked Leo Frazier and Richard Keller for their work on pulling the effort together. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.86,PZ-1-81, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE,SECTION 2503, PUBLIC HEARINGS,(FIRST READING WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE)) ) Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.86 IN ITS ENTIRETY BE WAIVED. Vice Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT IN ZONING CASE PZ-1-81,APPLICATION BY COMMISSION INITIATIVE,ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO.86,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 2503 PUBLIC HEARINGS; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL OF THIS MOTION ARE THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. The reasons provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission was that Ordinance No.86 would correct a provision in the City Ordinance in conflict with a State Statute. OLD BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ELECTION OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ) Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION THAT THE RESIGNATIONS OF VIRGIL JOHNSON,DOROTHY JOHNSON,AND RUBY MAE FORSBERG FROM THE APACHE JUNCTION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HERETOFORE TENDERED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BE,AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED. Vice Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. Vote:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, THAT PURSUANT TO A.R.S.9-1155,THE FOLLOWING SLATE OF DIRECTORS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BE,AND HEREBY ARE,ELECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF D_IRECTORS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: WILLIAM WRIGHT,RICHARD METZ,JOHN DRUMMOND, WALTER KESTELOOT,DR.DEAN SEEMAN,AND SAM GARDOM.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT DR.DEAN SEEMAN AND WILLIAM WRIGHT SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR SIX YEARS,THAT SAM GARDOM AND RICHARD METZ SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR FOUR YEARS,AND THAT JOHN DRUMMOND AND WALTER KESTELOOT SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR TWO YEARS AND THAT THEREAFTER ALL TERMS OF THE DIRECTORS SHALL BE FOR SIX YEARS. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In favor - Councilman Damiano Councilman Eidson Councilman Hill • Councilman Shanks Vice Mayor Granillo Abstain - Mayor Seeman The motion carried. Vice Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID -PROJECT PI -81-1 PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY HALL COMPLEX ) Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT BRISCOE,INC. BE AWARDED THE BID FOR PROJECT NO.PW-81-1,PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY HALL COMPLEX -ROAD EXTENSION TO MAINTENANCE YARD AND ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER,IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,732.70,CONDITIONAL TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor - Councilman Hill Councilman Eidson Councilman Shanks Mayor Seeman Opposed - Councilman Damiano Vice Mayor Granillo The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,APRIL 1, 1981 ) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL ADVICE BE HELD ON APRIL 1,1981,AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS There was no information and there were no reports. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Damiano read from a recent article in the Apache Sentinelreferringtothe method the Disincorporation group intends to use to dispose of the local government.He outlined the requirements within the Arizona Revised Statutes for general law cities and stated the structure proposed by the Disincor- poration Committee would be in violation of the Statutes.