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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-04 City Council Regular MinutesFEDERAL REVENUE SHARING PROPOSED USE HEARING May 4, 1982 5:00 p.m. Staff Present: City Manager J. James Tuvell, Jr. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Finance Officer Rosemary Montgomery Councilman Marie Shanks Director of Public Works Rich Broman Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson Members of Public Present:None City Manager Jim Tuvell opened the meeting at 5:10 p.m. and read as follows: The office of Revenue Sharing has issued final regulations for the Revenue Sharing program of fiscal year 1982-83.According to Federal Regulation 51.13; it is required that each recipient government which expends entitlement funds, pursuant to each budget, have at least one public hearing on the possible uses of such funds. This hearing will provide the opportunity for all citizens of the City of Apache Junction to make written and/or oral comments and suggestions as to the possible uses of the entitlement funds. The City of Apache Junction's projected share of the FY 1982-83 Revenue Sharing funds is $134,512. The meeting is now open for public comments and suggestions. Councilman Shanks asked what uses are available. City Manager Jim Tuvell replied that the funds could be used for almost anything. He added that at the tenative budget adoption hearing on June 15, 1982, the City Council would be provided with a breakdown of proposed uses and that this was an opportunity for the public to contribute their recommendations. Councilman Shanks recommended. that the staff make the appropriate recommendations. City Manager Tuvell asked for further comments. There being none, he closed the hearing at 5:15 p.m. es Tuvell anager CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1982 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on May 4,1982,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 Councilman Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilmam:Steelsmith,-COuncilman Shanks, Councilman Damiano, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Hudson, Mayor Clarke Councilmen Absent:Vice Mayor Hill Staff Present: Others Present: City Manager J.James TuvellCity Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirector of Public Works Rich BromanDirector of Planning Joe GeroCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson Superintendent of Community ServicesJeffBell Mr.Lynden C.Roberts AMVETS 10220 E. Apache Trail Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 Mr.Mike Kovacs28 North Ironwood Drive,Suite 1 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 20,1982 )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 APRIL 20,1982,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS City Manager James Tuvell announced that Certificates of Appreciation would be presented to members of the staff who had performed above the call of duty to include Chief McDaniel and Lieutenant Weiskotten,who had attended and completed the Police Executives Development Training. Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel,presented certificates toOfficersSteveFrancisandRonLeDucforthe apprehension of prison escapees from the United States and Canada. Mr.Lynden C.Roberts,10220 East Apache Trail,Apache Junction,respresenting the American Veteran's,addressed the Council regarding the organization and its purpose. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager James Tuvell informed the Council that the sales tax revenues have reached a total of $145,920.00,when in the past they have reached a total of $86,000.00. ,Mr.Tuvell announced that on May 15,1982,the Arizona ManufacturedHousing Association will hold their annual State Convention in Apache Junction, with a very extensive program. Mr.Tuvell also informed the Council that Lieutenant Ed Seder has beeninvitedtoparticipateinthe National FBI Academy. Director of Planning Joe Gero stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has solidified the General Plan,and Associate Planner Chuck Newcomer has prepared an updated proposed Land Use Map, which is in the process of being printed. Superintendent of Community Jeff Bell,addressed the Council regarding the Summer Recreation Program,stating that the program would start June 7, 1982 and end July 30,1982. PUBLIC HEARINGS Commission recommended approval of this Ordinance with the emergency clause. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mr.Mike Kovacs,noted that we arecurrentlyrequiringright-of-way dedication at the time of obtaining abuildingpermit. Will the City now require the dedication at the time ofrequesting rezoning? Mr.Gero responded that the City can,i fit has the enabling legislature,require the dedication of right-of-way ateither the time of obtaining a building permit or at the time of rezoning. Otherwise,the City might,in the future,have to spend funds to condemnland for roadway purposes. Councilman inquired,using the Novak rezoning case as an example,whether the City would be able to obtain additional right-of-way on Ironwood for that specific property. Mr.Gero stated that this Ordinance would allow the City to obtain the additional right-of-way by leaving i t in an escrow account temporarily until the City wished to develop the road way. There being no one else wishing to addressthe Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing. 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.141,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. Councilman Hudson inquired i f there were other ways the City could require the dedication from escrow.For example, i f properties on both sides make improvement can the City require the improvement of the middle property i f the row is in escrow? Mr.Gero responded that this requirement could and would be added to the draft agreement.Mr.Gero also stated thatstaff will return the agreement draft to the City Council for confirmationpriortoimplementation. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No.141,by title only with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.141,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 23,"GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS"BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2330, "DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY REQUIRED";REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; motion. VOTE:Unanimous PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.142, KOVACS (First Reading) public. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed the Council on the application for rezoning from General Rural to CB -2 General Business. Mr.Mike Kovacs stated that the area is natural for the rezoning. Mayor Clarke asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Clarke closed the hearing. Mr.Gero stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this rezoning application. Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 142,by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read asfollows: ORDINANCE NO.142,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-5-82 FROM (GR)GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES. OLD BUSINESS AWARD OF CONTRACT, INSURANCE CONSULTANT )City Manager James Tuvell informed the Council that proposals were sent to 16 insurance consultant firms,of which only 3 responded,and recommended that the Council award the bid to the Martin Segal Company as it had the lowest bid.Mr.Tuvell stated that this is the first time the City has ever gone out on bid for insurance and that i t was advisable to use a consultant. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT THIS ITEM BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Ma or Clarke asked how man firms had VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT MARTIN SEGAL COMPANY BE AWARDED THE CONTRACT TO SERVE AS INSURANCE CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT $2,250.00 BE APPROVED AS THE TOTAL AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ESTABLISHMENT OF AD -HOC COMMITTEE )Mayor Clarke requested that this item remain tabled for the present time. APPOINTMENT OF CITY PHYSICIAN ) )City Manager Tuvell stated that the Arizona Revised Statutes require the City to appoint a City Physician, and recommended that one be appointed at this time. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §9-271,THAT DR.DEAN SEEMAN BE APPOINTED AS CITY PHYSICIAN,EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Councilman Edison seconded the motion. Councilman Damiano stated that this recommendation is due to the fact that Dr.Seeman was an ex -flightsurgeon,which is the highest level for a military doctor, and also for his activities in the community. Councilman Shanks also felt that Dr.Seeman is qualified f or the position,but requested that the Councilconsider other possibilities and what facilities are available. Councilman Hudson asked the City Manager i f he had a recommendation. City Manager Tuvell replied that he did not have a preference,as he did not know any of the listed doctors. Councilman Hudson felt that applications to include qualifications,should be filled out by the doctors and presented to the Council before a decision is made. Councilman Steelsmith asked i f the doctor were to be compensated for his work. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Damiano, Councilman Eidson,Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Hudson The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-19, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUNDS ) )City Manager Tuvell explained that annually the City applies for Local Transportation Assistance Funds,which is a percentage of the City's share of lottery funds. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,REQUESTING THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO AUTHORIZE ASSISTANCE FUNDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-1102,ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BE AND HEREBY IS,ADOPTED AND APPROVED. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID,SPRINKLER SYSTEM MATERIALS )Superintendent of Community Services JeffBell,stated that two bids were submitted, the lowest being Arizona Turf Equipment Supply Company. Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE BID FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM MATERIALS FOR THE JOINT CITY/SCHOOL BALLFIELD,PROJECT NO.CS -82-1,BE AWARDED TO ARIZONA TURF EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7716.72. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ARIZONA TURF EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE BID PACKAGE NO.CS -82-1 AND SHALL HAVE ALL MATERIALS DELIVERED WITHIN THIRTY (30)DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF BID,ROAD MATERIALS AND ROAD OIL Councilman Eidson Pconded the motion. )Operations Supervisor Doug Dobson presented estimate costs for road repair,and recommended that the Council approve the motion,which has included the lowest bids. FOR MC -250 (ROAD OIL):CENTURY MATERIALS,105 TONS AT $268.80 PER TON. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER,TO PURCHASE ROAD MATERIALS AND ROAD OIL IN THE AMOUNTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS,AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. Mayor Clarke thanked the Department ofPublicWorksfortheimprovementinstreet conditions in the City. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY 18,1982 )Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A WORK SESSION AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ON MAY 18,1982,AT 6:00 P.M. Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Damiano informed the Council and public that the Veteran's gazebo is progressing rapidly. Councilman Damiano addressed the public,stating that many of the Airport Commission members terms would be expiring,and any interested citizens shouldsubmit Talent Bank Applications immediately.Councilman Damiano also read a resolution passed by the Arizona Airport Association regarding the proposed Apache Junction Airport and in favor of the airport. City Manager James Tuvell introduced Barbara Rose, a new reporter fromthe Arizona Republic who has been covering the City of Apache Junction. Councilman Hudson announced that a new television show will be on Channel 8,featuring Apache Junction,on May 18 and 19,1982. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:18 P.M. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. A abe WENDELL J.CLARKE Mayor byby NORMAN S. HILL Vice Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLYCity Clerk