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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18,1981
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on November 18,1981,at the Apache
Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice -Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Hudson, CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Damiano,
Councilman Shanks, Councilman Eidson,Vice -Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke
Acting City Manager/Director of
Public Safety,Bill McDanielDirector of AdministrativeServices/City Clerk,Marlis Davis
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly
Director of Planning,Joe GeroDirector of Public Works,Rich BromanCity Attorney,Arnold Hirsch
John Forsberg
269 N.Winchester Road
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 Hudson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4,1981 )
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Kermit Bressner.Mayor Clarke stated:
"Mr.Bressner helped organize the Chamber of Commerce in Apache
Junction in 1962 and served on its Board of Directors.He helped establish
the Elks Lodge in Apache Junction and in 1968 was Exalted Ruler.He
helped organize the Copperstate Bank in 1974 and 1975. He has alwaysbeen willing to lend a helping hand to any organization in the community.
He is another one that if you want i t done,'just ask Kermit.'"
The certificate says:"For your tireless efforts to improve thequalityoflifein Apache Junction."
Peggy Notzen,representing the Board of Directors of the _Epilepsy
Society declared that:"You,Wendell Clarke,Mayor of Apache Junction,
to be an honorary member of the Epilepsy Society."Mr.Vince Blackard
presented the Mayor with his honorary membership.
Suzanne Pfiester,of the Governor's Energy Office,and Bob Sears
of the Arizona Solar Commission were introduced by Charles Newcomer,
Association Planner.They presented the city with an award from Governor
Babbitt for participation in the energy -conscious community award program.
Mr.Sears commented on the City's efforts to make use of good layout ofthe city complex.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
John Forsberg,269 N. Winchester Road, commented about a city vehicle
parked in a Handicapped Parking spot.Mayor Clarke suggested that this
be referred to the Director of Public Safety.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Director of Public Works, Rich Broman commented that the city had
made the purchase of a used street sweeper for $1,400.He added that the
value of a new similar piece of equipment is $40,000.to $50,000 withrentalofthistypeofequipmentbeing $1,200.to $1,400.a month.He
stated that Public Works would like to institute a street sweeping program,
sweeping streets two to three times yearly.
In response to Councilman Eidson's request from last meeting,Director
Broman explained that he had met with Arizona Department of Transporta-tion and was told that the state would review a study made a year ago
about lowering the city speed limit to 35 miles per hour.A representative
from State Traffic Operations Department had been requested to appearat next council meeting to inform council what has been determined
on this matter and to answer any questions.
He commented that the state was making modified sketch plans to
redo the striping at the Superstition Boulevard/Highway 88 intersection,
as requested by Councilman Damiano. These plans would be reviewed by
the Department of Public Works within the next couple weeks.
Distribution of state lottery funds will be going to the State
Treasurer.These funds will start to be distributed January 1, 1982.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT BY
ACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,ROSEMARY MONTGOMERY
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
FINANCIAL REPORT -OCTOBER,1981
DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ,THE CITY EXPENDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TRANSFERRED TO IDLE FUNDS DEPOSIT $
RECEIVED REVENUES TO THE GENERAL FUND $146,136.60
ENCUMBRANCES ON THE GENERAL FUND $13,438.00
BANK BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND IS
139,474.13
70,274.40
THE GENERAL FUND SAVINGS,DRAWING 54%INTEREST,IS $431.19
THE COURT BONDS HOLDING CHECKING ACCOUNT INDICATES A BALANCE OF $1,506.00
THE HIGHWAY USERS CHECKING EXPENDED $16,016.53
TRANSFERRED TO IDLE FUNDS DEPOSIT -0-
RECEIVED REVENUES OF $15,307.06
ENCUMBRANCES ON HIGHWAY USERS ARE $12,796.00
BANK BALANCE FOR HIGHWAY USERS IS $33,185.01
THE HIGHWAY USERS SAVINGS,DRAWING 54%INTEREST, $560.81
THE PUBLIC WORKS RESERVE FUND DRAWING 54%INTEREST, $3,603.65
THE GRANTS IN TRUST CHECKING EXPENDED $5,382.31
TRANSFERRED TO IDLE FUNDS DEPOSIT -0-
RECEIVED REVENUES OF $30,547.92
ENCUMBRANCES ON THE GRANTS IN TRUST ARE 47.00
OBLIGATION ON THIS ACCOUNT IS $2,755.00
BANK BALANCE OF GRANTS IN TRUST ACCOUNT IS $35,595.11
THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING CHECKING ACCOUNT EXPENDED $15.625.88
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
FINANCIAL REPORT - OCTOBER,1981
-THE PAYROLL ACCOUNT EXPENDED
TRANSFERRED FROM GENERAL FUND AND HIGHWAY USERS
TO PAYROLL ACCOUNT
$56.310.51
$56.310.51
BANK BALANCE OF PAYROLL ACCOUNT IS $36.355.36
THE CITY'S IDLE FUND DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF
IS NOW WITH •FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS
DRAWING 1g_25%%INTEREST.
THIS.CERTIFI.CATE WILL MATURE ON NOVEMBER 26.1981
IT SHOULD EARN INTEREST OF APPROXIMATELY .
FOR THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD.
MAKING UP THIS IDLE FUND DEPOSIT ARE
$200.000.00
$2.626.00
GENERAL FUNDS $15.000.00
HIGHWAY USERS $-0-
GRANTS IN TRUST $85.000.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SH. $100.000.00
I RECOMMEND TO THE CITY MANAGER THAT AN ADDITIONAL CASH SURPLUS OF:
$25,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
FROM GENERAL FUND
FROM HIGHWAY USERS
FROM GRANTS IN TRUST
$5,000.00 FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
BE PLACED IN IDLE FUNDS DEPOSIT
THE IDLE FUND DEPOSIT FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR FUNDS IS MERELY A MEANS OF
EARNING HIGH INTEREST ON SURPLUS FUNDS UNTIL THE FUNDS ARE NEEDED AND
EXPENDED AS BUDGETED DURING THIS YEAR.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Planning Director Joe Gero presented copies of the City of ApacheJunction's General Plan to the Council.This is to include a City Complex
Master Plan proposal,a Population Analysis previously approved,a
proposed Transportation Plan,Water Systems Evaluation,a Sewage DisposalAlternativesandthe Population Study.
He added that there would be a public hearing,tentatively January 20,1982,,
by the Planning Commission, on the General Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 114,
PZ-16-81,Scribner (Second Reading)))
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.114,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 the DeputyCityClerktoreadthetitleof Ordinance for the second reading.
Deputy City Clerk Kathy Connelly,
read the Title of Ordinance 114 for the second reading.
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 AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-16-81
FROM GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE,REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.114, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE
APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-16-81 FROM GENERAL
RURAL (GR) TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE,REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, BE
AND HEREBY IS APPROVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Mayor Clarke called upon the DeputyCityClerktoreadthetitleof Ordinance 115 for the second reading.
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly,
read the Title of Ordinance 115 for the second reading.
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 AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-17-81
FROM TRAILER HOMESITE (TH)AND GENERAL RURAL (GR)TO TRAILER HOMESITE BY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PRO-
VIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.115,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 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-17-81
FROM TRAILER HOMESITE (TH)AND GENERAL RURAL (GR) TO TRAILER HOMESITE BY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES;BE AND HEREBY IS
APPROVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
ORDINANCE 117,STREET NAMES
(Second reading)
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.117,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Mayor Clarke called upon the Deputy
City Clerk to read the title of Ordinance -No. 117 for:the second-reading.
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly,
read the Title of Ordinance No.117 for the second reading..
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE 117,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY
CODE BY AMENDING "SECTION 13-2-5,ASSIGNMENT OF STREET NAMES AND PARCEL
ADDRESS"INCLUDING AMENDING BY REFERENCE THE MAP ENTITLED "OFFICIAL
STREET NAMING MAP OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA," BY PROVIDING FOR THE
NAMING OF CERTAIN STREET ALIGNMENTS,AMENDING CERTAIN STREET NAMES,
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES;BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
Councilman Shanks brought up the fact that some residents
on Goldfield had misunderstood this ordinance and thought that Goldfield
might be renamed.This misunderstanding has been cleared up.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
ORDINANCE 119,LIBRARY BOARD
INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP (Second Reading)
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.119,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Mayor Clarke called upon the Deputy City
Clerk to read the title of Ordinance 119 for the second reading.
Deputy City Clerk ) Kathy Connelly )read
the Title of Ordinance No. 19 for the second reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING ARTICLE 2-7,
INCREASING THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE TRUSTEE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE 119,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING ARTICLE2-7,INCREASING THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE TRUSTEE; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
ORDINANCE 122 AMENDING ORDINANCE 104
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Mayor Clarke called upon the Deputy City Clerk to read the Title of
Ordinance No. 122 for the second reading.
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly,read
the Title of Ordinance No.122 for the second reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING ORDINANCE 104,SECTION 6-1-6 (D),ANIMAL
KENNELS;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;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 122,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING ORDINANCE
104,SECTION 6-1-6 (D),ANIMAL KENNELS;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.126
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES (First reading))
)Mayor Clarke called upon the DeputyCity Clerk to read the title of Ordinance No.126,for the first reading.
I
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly,
read Ordinance No. 126 by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE 2-4,
SECTION 2-4-1,REGULAR MEETING,OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,BY
AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING DAYS OF THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY COUNCIL;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.103
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE (First reading))
)Mayor Clarke called upon the DeputyCityClerktoreadthetitle of Ordi nance No.103 for the first reading.
Deputy City Clerk,Kathy Connelly,
read Ordinance No.103 by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING SECTION
2-1-8,FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND ADDING ARTICLE 2-11,FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING
ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 2,
1981, AT 6:00 P.M.FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL
MATTERS.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(Council Liaison Reports)
Councilman Steelsmith reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting that had continued until 12:30 p.m.Some of those issues may
come back to the Council at a later date.
Councilman Hill mentioned that the new compactor would be a big
stepping -stone for the street department in keeping the streets upgraded.
He asked Rich Broman to explain the equipment.
Rich Broman explained the pneumatic roller,adding that i t needed
minimal work to put i t in operational form and the intended uses.
Councilman Hudson mentioned that the Charter Government Committee
was working together and doing a good job.
Chairman Midge Conway stated that the next meeting of the Charter
Government Committee was December 9,1981,at 7 o'clock.
Mayor Clarke reported that he,as liason with the Library Board,that he understands that the contract to donate the library is in itsfinalstagesandalmostreadyto be presented to the City Council.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF KATHY CONNELLY AS ACTING CITY CLERK OF
THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1,1981,BE AND HEREBY
IS RATIFIED.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS APPOINTMENT BE AND HEREBY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A CITY MANAGER IS APPOINTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Councilman Hill MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AFFIRMS THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS WITH REGARD TO THE REQUEST TO SHARE EXPENSES FOR BROADWAY
ROAD IN ORDER TO MEET CURRENT MINIMUM CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REASONS
SET FORTH IN A REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
BY AND HEREBY IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS TO INVITE
THE ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO MEET WITH THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ISSUES.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON DECEMBER 3,1981,AT 7 O'CLOCK
P.M. AT CITY HALL, 1001 N.IDAHO ROAD,FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING THE PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion passed.
Councilman Steelsmith expressed his appreciation to Marlis Davisforher work as City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:12 P.M.
Councilman Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
APPROVED THIS DAY OF ,1981,BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
ATTEST:
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MARLIS J.DAVI
City Clerk
WENDELL J.CEARKE
Mayor
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