HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 15,1981
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on July 15,1981,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 Shanks led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Present:Councilman Shanks,Councilman
Steelsmith,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Hudson,Vice MayorHill,Mayor Clarke
Councilman Absent:Councilman Eidson
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Manager, G.Ray LeeDirector of AdministrativeServices/City Clerk,Marlis J. DavisDirector of Public Safety,Bill McDanielDirector of Planning,Joe GeroDirector of Public Works,
Rich Broman
Mr.George Coleman
220 North Starr Road
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED BY DELETING THE PRESENTATION BY JOHN
STANSEL UNDER AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Councilman Damiano secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman
Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke.
Abstained:Councilman Hudson
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Clarke read a letter addressed to the Director of Public
Works, Rich Broman,from Senator Barry Goldwater,stating his supportforthe airport project.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr.George Coleman addressed the Council with comments on the
Cable TV proposal.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Ray Lee stated that the Department of Revenue will be conducting
an audit on businesses in the City of Apache Junction because some
businesses are delinquent in reporting of sales tax.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.92, PZ-6-81,
ROADHAVEN
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.92,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerktoread Ordinance No.92, PZ-6-81,by title only for the
second reading.
City Clerk,Marlis J.Davis read
as follows:
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.92,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-6-81 FROM
TRAILER HOMESITE (TH)AND GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE
BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.101,PZ-11-81
RAYNETTE INVESTMENTS ................
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.101,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded
Mayor Clarke called upon the
City Clerk to read Ordinance No.101,PZ-11-81,by title only for the
second reading.
as follows:
City Clerk,Marlis Davis read
ORDINANCE NO.101,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-11-81
FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.101,NA 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-11-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL
BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Councilman Hudson seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
Vice Mayor secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerktoreadOrdinance No. 102,PZ-2-79,by title only for the
second reading.
City Clerk,Marlis Davis
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.102,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY 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-2-79 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO GENERAL BUSINESS :(CB -2);REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.012,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTIOrsN ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE
JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP,CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-2-79 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR)
TO GENERAL BUSINESS (CB -2);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Councilman Steelsmith secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
)Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT ELIZABETH BURKS AND HAZEL ELDRIDGE BE,AND HEREBY
ARE,REAPPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 1, 1984.
Vice Mayor Hill secondedthe motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
) Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT/BOARD OF APPEALS
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT MR.JOE JESSAMINE AND MS. SANDRA OBERG BE,AND HEREBY ARE,
APPOINTED/REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND BOARD OF APPEALS FOR
THE TERMS OF OFFICE TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1984.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
) Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA, THAT MS.TAMI KIRKHAM BE,AND HEREBY IS,REAPPOINTED TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION IN THE CAPACITY OF EX OFFICIO MEMBER,SAID TERM
TO EXPIRE JULY 15,1982.
Councilman Hudson seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION )Mayor Clarke stated that the
Airport Commission recommended that Mr.Richard Oltman be reappointed,
and that Dr.Howard Downs be reappointed as an ex officio member.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT MR.BEN HONOR BE,AND HEREBY IS,APPOINTED TO
THE AIRPORT COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 15,1984. BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT DR.HOWARD DOWNS BE,AND HEREBY IS,REAPPOINTED AS EX OFFICIO
MEMBER TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 15,1982.
Councilman Hudson seconded
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT,
CABLE TV
Councilman Shanks MOVED
THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
THOROUGHLY STUDY CABLE TV CONTRACTS AROUND THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND
COLLECT PERTINENT DATA AND RECOMMEND A COURSE OF ACTION TO THIS COUNCIL
WITHIN 90 DAYS.
Councilman Steel smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.108,AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO.37,AIRPORT COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP
)Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerktoreadOrdinance No.108,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk,Marlis Davis read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.108,AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.37,AND
THE CITY CODE,SECTIONS 29-2A, 29-2B,29-2C,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS,AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Damiano requested abriefexplanationofthe above ordinance.
City Manager,Ray Lee,requestedthatDirector of Public Works, Rich Broman,give that explanation.
Director of Public Works,
Rich Broman,addressed the Council and public explaining that the
Airport Commission would like to have an increase in membership,due
to the difficulty maintaining a quorum over the last meetings.There
are two options:(1)To expand the Commission by two members,all
members within the City limits,(2)To expand the Commission from five
to seven members, some members being outside the City limits.
EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 29,1981
) 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 29,1981, 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION JULY 20,1981
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Shanks stated her concern regarding President Reagan
Social Security cuts with benefits.She felt that it was her duty as
a public servant to bring this issue to the people.The SocialSecurityprogram is basically sound,but "we don't want to let the
Reagan administration and it's conservative allies dismantle SocialSecurity."Her proposal was to fill out the provided form to the
Senator and Representative requesting that Social Security andbenefitsnotbe cut.
Councilman Hudson stated that Airport Commission members shouldbe citizens of the City of Apache Junction.He did not feel i t
necessary to vote on the issue,as it was not passed previously
when it was presented to the Council.
Mayor Clarke stated that "having observed City activities
over the past three weeks,I have come to the conclusion that
there appears to be a lack of communication between the various
appointed boards and commissions and this legislative body."It was,therefore,his recommendation that a Council member
be appointed as a liaison person to each board or commission to
attend each meeting in order to become familiar with the proceedings
and report back to the Council at the "Requests of Council" with abrief account of the respective activities.
Mayor Clarke further stated that ,"in my opinion,a closerrelationship will develop as a result of this program and also
provide Council members with an area of responsibility.It must be clearly understood that Council members, in thisliaisonrelationship,are observers only and their primary obligation
would be a brief report in their own words to the City Council duly
convened. We cannot tax our already overburdened staff with formal,
typed reports.I am asking for simple reports,in your own words.For
your perusal,I have instructed the City Manager to include copies of
the formal minutes of Boards and Commissions in the information sectionof your packet."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Clarke adjourned
the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5th DAY OF August ,1981,BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
WENDELL J. CL
Mayor