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Home My WebLink About1981-06-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17,1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 17,1981, at the Apache Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilman Present: Staff Present: Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsman, Councilman Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke City Manager G.Ray LeeDirector of Administrative Services/ City Clerk Marlis J.DavisDirector of Public Safety Bill McDanielDirector of Planning Joe GeroDirector of Public Works Rich Broman ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1981 )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1981, BE AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Director of Public Works,Rich Broman,called on Mr.Dale Peterson, Community Coordinator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency,to present the final results of the Flood Insurance Study.Mr.Peterson addressed the City Council and answered questions put to him by theCityCouncilandaudience. Mayor Clarke communicated that the City Council appreciates comments from the public;if not in person,then by mail. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ray Lee called Director of Planning,Joe Gero to give a progressreport on the Four Corner's Grant.Joe Gero stated that the City of Apache Junction received a high performance rating.The Sewage Alternatives Report,and Water Systems Evaluation were presented.Mr.Gero stated thatthere will be a public hearing on both reports on July 1, 1981. Ray Lee called on Recreational Coordinator,Jeff Bell,to give an update on the summer program. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.97,PZ-9-81 BELLUCCl/RAGAN )Director of Planning,Joe Gero, addressed the Council,providing information on the background and effects of the proposed ordinance. Mr.Ragan spoke concerning the proposed lice of the property. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone in the public who wished to speak in favor of,or in opposition to,theapplication.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke called on Director of Planning,Joe Gero,who stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission . recommended approval of the application. Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerktoreadthetitleof proposed Ordinance No.97,PZ-9-81,for the APPLICATION FOR SERIES 14 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ) A representative of the Disabled American Veterans introduced himself and made himself available to answer any questions the Council might have. Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the public.There being no one wishing to address the Council on the petition, Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE APPLICATION FOR SERIES14 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, BE AND HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson, Councilman Shanks, Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke. Abstained:Councilman Damiano The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.104,AMENDING THE CITY CODE,ANIMAL CONTROL (first reading)) )City Manager,Ray Lee called on the Director of Public Safety,Bill McDaniels to brief the Council on this proposal. Mayor Clarke called on the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 104 by title only,for the first reading. ORDINANCE NO.104,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, ARTICLE 6-1,RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 615 PET SHOP,SECTION 616 ANIMAL KENNELS, ADDING SECTION 617 VETERINARY HOSPITALS,AMENDING ARTICLE 6-1 IMPOUNDING GENERALLY,SECTION 628 IMPOUNDING FEES,AND SECTION 6-3-2 LICENSES AND TAGS GENERALLY,PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF UPON CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING PENALTY. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.81-10,ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM AND SAFETY COMMITTEE )City Manager,Ray Lee called on the City Clerk, Marlis J.Davis to brief the Council on this proposal.Shestatedtheprogram is necessary for all personnel but more specifically the Public Works personnel. Mayor Clarke asked if there was any discussion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL -APACHE VILLA SIX (S-1-81)) )City Manager,Ray Lee called upon Director of Planning to brief the Council on the item.City Planner, Joe Gero stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that thePreliminary Plat be approved. 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 PRELIMINARY PLAT OF APACHE VILLA SIX (S-1-81) BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE APPROVAL INCLUDES, BY REFERENCE,THOSE PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND INCLUDES THE MATERIALS AS SUBMITTED AND AGREED TO BE THE DEVELOPER, EXCEPT AS MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE SAID COMMISSION PROVISIONS. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST TO ENABLE THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND APCHE JUNCTION POLICE DEPARTMENT TO JOIN TOGETHER IN THE USE OF THE ADVANCE BREATH -ALCOHOL TESTING INSTRUMENTS (C.M.I.INC. INTOXILYZER,MODEL 4011AS MODIFIED) ) )Director of Public Safety,Bill McDaniel explained the agreement,and benefits of the joint agreement. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE REQUEST TO ENABLE THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND APACHE JUNCTION POLICE DEPARTMENT TO JOIN TOGETHER IN THE USE OF THE ADVANCE BREATH -ALCOHOL TESTING INSTRUMENTS (C.M.I.INC. INTOXILYZER, MODEL 4011AS MODIFIED),BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT MAGISTRATE )City Attorney addressed the Council on the legal necessity to appoint an Assistant Magistrate. 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 APPOINTMENT OF MR.CORWIN R.BRUNDRETT, SR.,AS ASSISTANT MAGISTRATE,WITH A RETENTION CONSIDERATION OF $25.00 PER WEEK, REWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE ) ) The City Clerk,Marlis J. DavisbriefedtheCouncilindetailontheCityof Apache Junction's insurance coverage through Carr -White.She recommended that Carr -White Insurance Co. be retained for the City of Apache Junction's liability insurance for anadditionalyear. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT CARR-WHITE INSURANCE CO.BE,AND HEREBY,IS AWARDED THE CITY'S LIABILITY INSURANCE TO INCLUDE;PROPERTY,COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY, CRIME AND BOMBS,AUTOMOBILES,PUBLIC OFFICIALS,AND EMPLOYEE LIABILITY, POLICE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL UMBRELLA COVERAGES POLICY PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1981 TO JULY 1, 1982,PROVIDED FOR IN VOLUME II,PAGE 24 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-1982 BUDGET. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,JULY 1, 1981 ) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE ON JULY 1, 1981, AT 6:00 P.M.FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL MATTERS. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Hudson requested that 90 days prior to awarding the insurancecontractnext year and advertisement be run in the paper,soliciting bids fromallinsurancecompaniesthat might be interested in providing liability insurance to the City of Apache Junction. Councilman Shanks addressed the Council regarding the Second Annual Economics Forum in Flagstaff,which she attended. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Clarke adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. APPROVED THIS 1ST DAY OF JULY ,1981,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. WENDELL CLARKE Mayor ATTEST: MAR1S7.DAVIS i y Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17,1981