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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arziona,was held on August 5,1981,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:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Damiano, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson,Mayor Clarke Councilman Absent:Vice Mayor Hill Staff Present: Others Present: 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 Mrs.Ann Lorenzo,Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 101 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Dick Rabidue 575 W.23rd Avenue Apache Junction,Arizona 85220, Mr.Richard Taylor 616 S. Sahuaro Street Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA )Councilman Eidson 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 Shanks seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hudson,Councilman Shanks,Councilman Steelsmith, Councilman Damiano,Mayor Clarke Abstained:Councilman Eidson The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Ann Lorenzo,representing the Chamber of Commerce,presented Certificatesof Appreciation to the following departments for helping in the July 4th,1981 celebration:Community Services Department,Police Department,and Fire Department. She also presented a donation of $75.00 to the Swimming Pool Fund,from the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs.Lorenzo also read the following letter from the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Jan Hiller: Dear Mr.Broman: I would like to take this opportunity to express my views on the future Apache Junction Airport.The Chamber of Commerce, Apache Junction, wouldliketo go on record as supporting same. I feel a broader tax base,a larger job market for our own young people, the encouragement of light industry,are all beneficial to this City. I realize that even i f it were started tomorrow its completion and and operational status is at least five years down the road. The Chamber would like to be the vehicle to initiate the start of this project. We are ready to help in any way. Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Christia Johnson of the Arizona Republic for the accuracy in reporting the news of the City of ApacheJunction. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Richard Taylor addressed the Council with comments on the Palm Springs Water Company. He requested that the City Council pass a Resolution to attempt to have a rehearing from the Arizona Corporation Commission for an equitable rate. Dick Rabidue addressed the Council with comments on the boxing advertisement signs.The Mayor referred the question to the City Manager,who stated that theCity Staff would look into it and give the information to Mr.Rabidue as soon as possible. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Rosemary Montgomery,Acting Finance Director,presented the following monthlyFinancialReport: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL I t is my pleasure to present a financial report on the conditions of the City's finances. THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND CHECKING EXPENDED $94,094. WITH CREDITS OF 140,157. LEAVING A BANK BALANCE FOR GENERAL FUND 47,023. THE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNT EARNS 5 0 INTEREST AND INDICATES A BANK BALANCE OF $427. COURT BONDS HOLDING ACCOUNT HAS A CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE OF $3,618. HIGHWAY USERS CHECKING ACCOUNT EXPENDED $6,870. HWITH CREDITS OF 22,127. THE BANK BALANCE FOR HIGHWAY USERS CHECKING I$18,238. HIGHWAY USERS SAVINGS EARNS 5 0 INTEREST AND HAS A BANK BALANCE OF $ 553. THE PUBLIC WORKS RESERVE FUND THIS IS THE FUND THAT WE ARE USING AS A HOLDING FUND FOR ALL SWIMMING POOL DONATIONS. INDICATES CREDITS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY OF $186. WITH A BANK BALANCE $1,575. THE GRANTS IN TRUST CHECKING ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES NONE INDICATES CREDITS OF $5,430. WITH A BANK BALANCE OF $15,082. THERE IS AN OBLIGATION OF $2900.ON THIS ACCOUNT. THERE ARE NO EMCUMBERENCES THEREFORE IT WILL BE MY RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY MANAGER TO INVEST $10,000. FROM THIS ACCOUNT IN A 30 DAY TIME CERTIFICATE. THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING CHECKING ACCOUNT EXPENDED $2,479. SHOWING CREDITS OF $31,602. AND LEAVING A BANK BALANCE OF $29,206. ENCUMBERENCES ON THIS ACCOUNT ARE $1,200. THEREFORE,I WILL RECOMMEND TO THE CITY MANAGER THAT $15,000.BE INVESTED IN A 30 DAY CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT. THE PAYROLL ACCOUNT EXPENDED $63,282. WITH CREDITS OF $62,711. A BALANCE OF $35,785.REMAINS IN THE PAYROLL ACCOUNT. THIS WOULD COVER ONE PAYROLL AND SHOULD REMAIN AS A SAFETY MEASURE IN THIS ACCOUNT. IDLE FUNDS OF $150,000.ARE INVESTED THROUGH A BID PROCESS AT 18.125% Leo Frazier,Building Official presented the monthly report on the number of permits issued for the months of May,June,and July. Joe Gero,Planning Director reported on the non -conforming use ,1 inventory. PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE,SUPERSTITION SKIES the public. application. )Mayor Clarke opened the meeting to Mr.Bob Cosby spoke in favor of the Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. There being no onewishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the discussion to the public. Lieutenant Ed Seder stated that the Police Department recommended the liquor license transfer. Mayor Clarke questioned City_LClerk,Marlis Davis,about Superstition Skies business license.She statedthattheydidnothave one, but had been contacted regarding the matter.It was decided by the City Council that not recommending the application because of their business license would have no influence on whether or not the State would approve their application. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER FOR A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION SKIES TO LEONARD A.SNOBLE,BE AND HEREBY IS, RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR AND CONTROL. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.108, AIRPORT COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP )Mr.Forsberg,Airport Commission member,requested that the Council raise the membership of the Commissionfrom five to seven people. 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.108 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. City Clerk,Marlis J.Davis read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.108,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY CODE AND ORDINANCE NO.37,SECTION 29-2A,29-26,29-2C,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.108,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.37 OF THE CITY CODE SECTION 29-2A,29-26, 29-2C,PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP FROM FIVE TO SEVEN OFFICIAL MEMBERS,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED CHARTER CALENDAR )City Manager, G.Ray Lee presented the proposed Charter Calendar to the Council for approval. Councilman Eidson opposed the members of the Charter Govenment being from different factions of the City. Councilman Steelsmith stated that he recommended that the members of the Committee be from the various factions of the community,but qualified. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT INFORMATION PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO CHARTER GOVERNMENT AND THE CALENDAR PROVIDED,BE AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE STUDY OF ALL TALENT BANK APPLICATIONS BE COMPLETED AND ALL APPOINTMENTS MADE AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1981. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Damiano, Councilman Eidson, Councilman Hudson,Mayor Clarke. Opposed:Councilman Shanks (disagrees with the concept of the Committee.) The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.105, REZONING CASE PZ-12-81 FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE (TH); REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.107, PZ-14-81,COMMISSION INITIATIVE )Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 107,PZ-14-81,by title only for the first reading. City. Clerk, Marlis Davis read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.107,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 ENTITLED "TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE"AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW ARTICLE 20 ENTITLED "TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE (TH);"PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.106, PZ-13-81,COMMISSION INITIATIVE )Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.106,PZ-13-81,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk,Marlis Davis read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.106,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINALICOUNTY, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 307;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.110,AMENDMENT TO THE PLUMBING CODE (FIRST READING WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE) )Councilman Eidson stated that theBuildingOfficial,Leo Frazier,and he had had many conferences regarding the substitution of plastic pipe for cast iron pipe in buildings for plumbing. The 1982 Building Code will allow the use of plastic pipe,and the 1981BuildingCodedoesnot.A survey form was sent out to several plumbers and the general response was that their recommendation was:plastic pipe,as it's cheaper,lasts longer,and is more efficient. Building Official,Leo Frazier, recommended that this proposed Ordinance be approved,as plastic pipe has been tested.He stated that plastic pipe is advantageous in non -firerated construction,i t has durability,current with the latest technology, and is much less expensive than other materials. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.110,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND THAT THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the City Clerk,Marlis Davis read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.110,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING SECTION 401 AND SECTION 503 OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,1979 EDITION;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.110,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING SECTION 401 AND SECTION 503 OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,1979 EDITION;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried with the emergency clause. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.81-13 FLOOD'MANAGEMENT:PROGRAM.......... )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING RESOLUTION 79-41 PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT MEASURES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND OTHER -FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.81-12, OPPOSING ACTION OF ALEOAC )Lieutenant Seder gave a brief background and explanation of the proposed Resolution.The Arizona Law Enforcement Officers Advisory Council discontinued the funding for CARLOTA Academy, and this ResolutionwillapprovetheCARLOTA Academy and will recommend continued funding for this Academy through the Arizona Law Enforcement Officers Advisory Council. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.81-12,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,OPPOSING THE ACTION OF THE ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ADVISORY COUNCIL REGARDING PER DIEM,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT FOR NON -URBANIZED AREAS )Superintendent of Community Services,Jeff Bell,gave a brief review of the plans for the program. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO HELP SHARE THE EXPENSE WITH APACHE JUNCTION SCHOOLS TO INSTALL A SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT THE JOINT BALL FIELD PROJECT. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT BUDGET ALTERNATIVES BE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Superintendent of CommunityServices,Jeff Bell,confirmed the need for grass in the ball field,ascitizenshave complained of the dust caused by traffic and activity on the field. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks requested that funds be provided to transportsenior citizens for emergency medical care. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT DIRECTION BE GIVEN THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,900.00 TO TRANSPORT SENIOR CITIZENS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND THAT THESE FUNDS BE EXPENDED ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL REQUEST FORM APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE TITLE XX CASE WORKER,ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION TO EARMARK FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks requested that a proposed Resolution be approved by the Council for improvement of the roads. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE,CITYHMANAGER BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE ;I_ MOST EFFICIENT PROCESS TO MAINTAIN THE STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS, TO EARMARK FUNDS WITHIN THE AMOUNT OF $8,252.80,PENDING THE FINAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke requested that Board and Commission members be interviewed by the City Council before being appointed in the future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Clarke adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. APPROVED THIS 19th DAY OF AUGUST ,1981,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. WENDELL J.CLNRKE Mayor ATTEST: MARL IS J.k i S ,CMC City Clerk