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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-04 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 4, 1981 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, was held on March 4,1981,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 Norman Hill,Councilman Thomas Damiano, Councilman Marie Shanks,Councilman Jimmy Eidson,Vice Mayor John Granillo,andMayor Virginia Seeman Councilmembers Absent: Councilman Jerry Burgess Staff Present: Others with Council Business: City Manager G.Ray LeeCityClerk/Director of Administrative Services Marlis J.DavisDirector of Public Safety Bill McDanielDirector of Public Works Richard BromanCity Attorney Michael CurtisBuildingOfficialLeoFrazier Beth Truax,1307 S.Hale Drive,Apache Junction Howell Anderson,1981 N.Ironwood,Apache Junction Harvey Morrison,1934 W. Roundup, Apache Junction Pat Smith,936 S.Bowman Rd.,Apache Junction ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ) Mayor Seeman asked that Item No.5 be deleted and asked that the Sentinel put something in the newspaper regarding the availability of appointments to the Health Commission. 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 AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS AMENDED. Councilman Eidson seconded ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18,1981 )Councilman Damiano 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 FEBRUARY 18,1981,BE,AND HEREBY ARE,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seeman introduced Mayor Don Strauch of Mesa who presented om_behaTf Of theCityof Mesa .,..a framed photog aphbf -the ity Of Apache -Junction taken many years ago, to the City Council. Mayor Seeman announced that Steve Workman,the Student of Parliamentary Procedure has recently received notification from the Director of Admissions and High School/College relations that he is one of the finalists in an Arizona StateUniversityLeadershipscholarship. Mayor Seeman read a letter from the East Valley Health Service Center Advisory Board concerning the assistance to the Apache Junction Fire Department in conductingtheir"Jaws of Life"campaign. Mayor Seeman read a letter from Rock Shadows Park 'Golden Agers'baseball team expressing appreciatforifOrtMtrefforts in supporting the seniors softball league. Mayor Seeman read a letter from Richard E. Wolfe of the Division of Mobile and Manufactured Housing Standards thanking the City Council and Richard Bromanfor their cooperation and assistance with the addendum to contract number 15. Mayor Seeman read a letter of resignation from Thomas Farrell of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be effective February 23,1981. Mayor Seeman read a letter from Governor Babbit pertaining to the Health Care Ordinance. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Seeman stated she had received two requests to speak at Call to the Public and added that since both requests pertained to agenda item number 6 she would like to defer the requests until that item was addressed. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Ray Lee called upon the Director of Public Works to addressstreet -light security. Director of Public Works Richard Broman addressed the street -lighting plan, the scope of the plan and outlined the initial steps that have been taken. Director of Public Works Richard Broman further stated there will be a meeting NEW BUSINESS VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE LOAN OF VEHICLES ON A ROTATIONAL BASIS. Vice Mayor Granillo secondedthe motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD ) Mayor Seeman MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE,AND HEREBY ARE,APPOINTED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES: WILLIAM ARNOLD SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1985,AND LEO FRAZIER,SR.,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1983;AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE TERMS OF THE ELECTED MEMBERS BE AS FOLLOWS:DANIEL M.SCOTT,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1983,AND GARY JONES,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 4,1985. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE (DISCUSSION ITEM) man Shanks to chair the item. Councilman Damiano seconded ) Mayor Seeman asked Council- Councilman Shanks read a memo she had provided to the Councilmembers pertaining to an Equestrian Committee. Councilman Shanks then opened the meeting to the public and recognized Mrs.Pat Smith. Mrs.Pat Smith,936 S.Bowman Road, Apache Junction,spoke on behalf of the Horseman's Association and explained the intent behind the request for an Equestrian Committee. Mayor Seeman stated she would like to have time for review in order to ascertain the best and proper way to set up the Commission. Mr.Harvey Morrison,1834 W. Roundup Street,requested that the Council keep in mind questions concerning who would be policing the Commission,and whether the Commission would deal only with horses or with all animals.He warned the Council of the potential health problems accompanying horses and other animals. Councilman Shanks stated she would favor a board or commission that would work along the lines addressed by Mr.Hal Anderson,1981 N.Ironwood,addressed the Council regarding some property to be discussed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting of March 10,1981. Mr.Anderson stated that he felt the City had adequate land zoned for industrial uses and would like the Council to seriously look at whether the City needed additionalindustrialland. Mrs.Beth Truax,1307 S. Hale Drive requested that the foliage bordering W.12th Avenue where it enters into Delaware be removed to allow for safe exiting from W.12th Avenue on Delaware. Director of Public Works Richard Broman stated sections of the fence that were obstructing the view have already been removed, and additionally,because of a petition submitted by the residents in the area requesting that the vegetation remain for two to three years,it was determined that as long as there is no safety hazard,foliage would be allowed to remain.The areas that still remain where visability is hampered because of the shrubbery,will be looked at and dealt with. EXECUTIVE SESSION,MARCH 18,1981 ) Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL AND LEGAL ADVICE BE HELD ON MARCH 18,1981,AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM. Vice Mayor Granillo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS There was _no information and there were no reports. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Damiano explained the reason the entire ordinance is not always read at the Council meetings;he further stated the entire ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall. Mayor Seeman 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 AND TO THE ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE THIS COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MANAGER ARRANGE A SUBSEQUENT MEETING BETWEEN THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND A POSITIVE COURSE OF ACTION. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks seconded