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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETINGApril15,1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on April 15,1981,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 Councilman Eidson 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 John Granillo,and Mayor Virginia Seeman Councilmembers Absent:Councilman Jerry Burgess Staff Present:City Clerk Marlis DavisDirector of Planning Joe GeroDirectorofPublicSafetyBill McDaniel City Attorney Michael Curtis ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA )Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THATTHE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 30,1981 ) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION ARIZONA THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1981 ) Councilman Edison MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1,1981,BE AND HEREBY ARE, ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In favor -Councilman Shanks Councilman Eidson Councilman Hill Councilman Damiano Vice Mayor Granillo Abstain - Mayor Seeman The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 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 THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 8,1981, BE AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seeman stated the Central Arizona Association of Governments had a presentation.The Mayor then turned the meeting over to Mr.Blackburn, Executive Director of CAAG.During his presentation he reflected on what CAAG has meant in the past to the region and more specifically to Apache Junction, and also what CAAG will be doing in the future based upon local participation. Mr.Blackburn was assisted in his presentation by Steve Malowski,Human Resource and Manpower Director and Lester Snow,the Director for Regional Planning.After explaining the purposes,functions,and value of CAAG,Mr.Blackburn explained the need for additional funding from local governments in order to continue CAAG at a level that would be responsive to local governments. Mayor Seeman stated she feels that what is being looked at is whetheror not CAAG will be able to stay in business.She explained that Apach6 Junction, is a new city;i t is budget time and there are multiple woes because of thenecessityofgoingback to the City's first -year budget which requires an approximate $350,000 cut -back from last years budget.She explained to the public what CAAG has done for the City of Apache Junction.Mayor Seeman stated the City would have a worksession and present something to CAAG in writing. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pat Smith,936 S.Bowman Road,reemphasized the goal of the Horsemens'Association to have horsemen and non -horsemen work harmoniously in this community, and the reason behind their request for an equine commission. Mayor Seeman stated that i f there is no objection from the City Council the Council should be able to address the item because the next meeting will not be until May 6, 1981. Mayor Seeman stated that since there was no objection from the Council,this item would appear on the May 6, 1981 agenda. Mr.Joe Saggio,543 N.Ironwood,Apache Junction,proposed that the threedifferentgroupsof candidates running for City Council equal nave_equal representation the next election and tally boards.He stated it would be fair and equitable to all concern,and would alleviate many of the doubts and questions regarding whetheror not the election was properly administered.He stated that i f the Council would hold off until Monday for appointment to the board his group would be happy to supply talent bank applications for consideration. Mayor Seeman stated she felt the proper process has been used and unless the Council objected,the appointments would be made at this meeting. Mr.Harry Voeth,2553 W.Cholla St.,Apache Junction,seconded the request of Mr.Saggio.He stated that although no one was impuning the integrity of theElectionBoard,allowing representatives of the various political candidates would discourage any feelings ofappreh_ensi -on or suspicion.In addition,Mr.Voeth requested an advertisement be placed in the Apache Sentinel which would be an absentee ballot request form. Mayor Seeman advised Mr.Voeth that his suggestion for the advertisement in Sentinel would be taken under advisement. CITY MANAGEPS REPORT Director of Public Safety William McDaniel stated there was no City Manager's Report. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.88,PZ-2-81 KEITH AND BARBARA BULLOCK REZONING (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION AND SECOND READING public hearing for input. Mayor Seeman opened the Mr.Ron Kell,646 S.Mesquite, spoke in favor of the petition and addressed the economic benefits to the local economy. Keith D.Bullock,7632 E. Sheridan,Scottsdale Post Office,gave some of the background of the developers of the proposed site. R. G. Smyers, 1724 W.Lindler, Mesa,explained some of the planning behind the lot setup for these units. City Planner Joe Gero addressed the concept of the planned development. Cindy Smyers, 19724 W.Lindler Mesa, addressed the Council on the project and answered their questions. Mayor Seeman withdrew the motion. Mayor Seeman closed the meeting to the public. Vice Mayor Granillo MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.88,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Seeman called upon the City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.88,for the second reading. City Clerk Marlis Davis read as follows: "ORDINANCE NO.88,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-2-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PRO- VISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVEDLBYTHE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT IN ZONING CASE PZ-2-81,APPLICATION BY KEITH D.AND BARBARA J. BULLOCK,ALSO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO.88,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-2-81,FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED AND ADOPTED.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANS, LETTERS,STIPULATIONS,AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS THAT THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS APPROVED MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE GENERAL CRITERIA AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 33.09 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;AND 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. Councilman Eidson secondedthe motion. The, reasons provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission were: 1. The Commission has determined that the proposed planned development is the highest and best use to be made of the property. 2.The requirements of Section 33.09 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE MERIDIAN MOBILE HOME PARK (PUBLIC HEARING) ) A representative ofMeridianMobileHomeParkintroducedhimself and made himself available to answer any questions the Council might have. Mayor Seeman asked i f there was anyone in the public who wished to speak in favor of,or in opposition to,the application for bingo license.There being no one wishing to address theCouncil,the hearing was closed to the public. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MERIDIAN MOBILE HOME PARK,BE AND HEREBY IS,RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY. Councilman Hill secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ) Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)BE,AND HEREBY ARE,APPOINTED TO THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TERMS AS SPECIFIED:MARY LYNN LODIE TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30,1982,RESULTING FROM THE DEATH OF DON NESSER,AND DALE BURFIELD BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1981;AND FURTHER, THAT THIS TERM OF OFFICE SHALL BE EXTENDED TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1984. Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ) Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APAGHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT MICHAEL CARDEN BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MR.THOMAS FARRELL, SAID TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1,1983;AND THAT LOIS BROMAN, DEDE SCHEFF,AND RAYMOND FOISY BE REAPPOINTED TO FILL THEIR EXPIRED TERMS ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 1984. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. III RESOLUTUION NO.81-05 PROVIDING FOR THE Vice Mayor Granillo seconded Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-05,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,COUNTY OF PINAL,PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINT- MENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND TALLY BOARDS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 19,1981 AND FIXING THEIR COMPENSATION BE,AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED. Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION BOARD AND TALLY BOARD OFFICIALS ) Councilman Damiano MOVED.THAT1BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR: AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY APACHEJUNCTION THATJHE FOLLOWING BE APPOINTED AS THE ELECTION BOARD FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING THE GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 19,1981:ROSALINE DEBNAM AS INSPECTOR;RUTH LONG AND BARBARA SAGGIO AS JUDGES;MARY LOUISE VOLLER AND LAURA JONES AS CLERKS;JERRY MICHAELS AS MARSHALL;AND HARVEY MORRISON AS ALTERNATE FOR PINAL COUNTY VOTING PRECINCT 22A/MARICOPA VOTING PRECINCT APACHE;AND THAT MILDRED CONWAY AS INSPECTOR; PHYLLIS WOLFE AND BETTY KITZMAN AS JUDGES;GLENDA EIDSON AND MARGARET CARLIN AS CLERKS;JOSEPH BONNUCHI AS MARSHALL;AND RUTH PRIORESHI AS ALTERNATE FOR PINAL COUNTY VOTING PRECINCT 226. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS BE APPOINTED TO SERVE AS THE TALLY BOARD FOR THE PURPOSES OF TALLYING THE BALLOTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 19,1981: PATRICIA OLTMAN AND BERTHA ROGERS AS JUDGES,AND JAN HILLER AND BARBARA KINGSLEY AS CLERKS FOR PINAL COUNTY VOTING PRECINCT 22A/MARICOPA COUNTY VOTING PRECINCT APACHE; AND THAT SHIRLEY ERICKSON AND DOLORES VICKREY AS JUDGES,CAROLYN BEACH AND STELLA SCOTT AS CLERKS FOR PINAL COUNTY VOTING PRECINCT 22B;AND THAT THE INSPECTORS APPOINTED FOR THE ELECTION BOARD SHALL ALSO SERVE AS THE INSPECTORS FOR THE TALLY BOARD AS REQUIRED BY THE ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES. Vice Mayor Granillo secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 29,1981 FOR TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION ) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED gY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M., APRIL 29, 1981,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TENTATIVELY ADOPTING THE F.Y.81-82 BUDGET. Councilman Hill secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,MAY 6, 1981 VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Seeman reminded the public of the availability of Council from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.every Tuesday night for the past seven weeks.She stated that to date no one has been in. Councilman Shanks stated she would keep the Council informed and up-to-date on proceedings with the Equestrian Commission. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Eidson read the police department activity list for the benefit of the public. ADJOURNMENT , There being no further business,Mayor Seeman adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF May THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. ATTEST: , 1981 BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF _;t;IVIRGINWIASEEMAN Mayor