HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 15,1983
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on March 15,1983, at the Apache Junction City 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
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Councilman Baljo,Councilman
Shanks,Councilman Eidson,
Councilman Damiano,Councilman
Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Hill,
Mayor Clarke
City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.
City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Public SafetyBillMcDaniel
Director of Public Works
Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe GeroControllerKeithLewis
Economic Development Specialist
John SchoephCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch
Others Present:Ms Pamela J.Bell,Chairman
Fire District 40
Mr.Frank Jimenez
1800 S. Monterey
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Midge Conway
902 S.Ocotillo Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.John McMillan
2165 E.University
Mr.Clarence Racie
1427 S.Ocotillo
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.John Derian
2015 Hwy. 60 East
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Jennie Bennett
422 Rosa]
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Wesley Cook
2825 W.5th Avenue
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Jack Hawkins
666 S. Warner Drive
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF 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.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA ........
) Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS "A"AND "B"BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
IntroduCtiOn'Of'DistingUiShed'GUeStS 'and 'Visitors
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Clarke presented a Proclamation for Camp Fire Week,which he read
to the public.
Mr.Frank Jimenez,1800 S.Monterey,Apache Junction,expressed his
views and concerns in regards to the General Plan.
Ms Midge Conway, 902 S.Ocotillo Drive,Apache Junction,addressed the
Council regarding the General Plan and the economic future of Apache Junction.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Director of Public Works Rich Broman gave a report on the progress on
drainage improvements in the city,and the studies conducted on the drainage
problems.
Director of Planning Joe Gero stated that 42 of the 47 fire hydrants arefullyinstalledandoperational.
City Manager James Tuvell informed the Council that the city recentlyhiredasixpersoncrew to repair streets and cut weeds,on a temporary basis.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.180,
MCMILLAN (First Reading)
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
to the public.
councilmember,due to a conflict of interest.
position of Mayor.
Mayor Clarke stepped down as a
Vice Mayor Hill assumed the
Mr.Gero briefed the Council onthe application for rezoning case no.PZ-8-83,from CR-3 Single Residence
Zone to TH/PD Trailer Homesite by Planned Development, and that the applicant
had previously requested a postponement of this application,but would like
to withdraw that request.
Mr.John McMillan,2165 E.University,
Apache Junction, called upon his engineer Mr.Jim Smets to submit any further
information.
Mr.Smets requested approval ofthisapplication,after addressing the Council with information on the rezoning.
Vice Mayor Hill asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Mr.Harold Englin address the
Council with comments on water in the area and recommended approval of the
rezoning.
Mr.Oakley J. Ray,236 W.9th PlaceN.,Mesa,Arizona,, a developer of Apache Villa,requested denial of the rezoning.
Ms Willa Dethmers,1244 S.Main,
Apache Junction,requested denial of the application for rezoning,and presented to
the Council a petition to that affect.
Councilman Baljo addressed the
subjects of trailer homesite,medium and low density,and recommended
that the hearing proceed,as the Council would make a final decision at
the second reading.
Councilman Shanks expressed her
sympathy for the residents of Apache Villa.
Councilman Damiano thanked thecitizensfor attending the meeting and expressing their opinions.
Mr.Robert Whitaker requested
that the application be denied.
Vice Mayor Hill called upon theCityClerkto read Ordinance No. 180 by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.180,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-8-83 FROM CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO TH/PD TRAILER HOMESITE BY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Mayor Clarke resumed the chair.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.83-01,
SENDELBACH,BIFANO,DERIAN .....
to the public.
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Director of Planning Joe GerobriefedtheCouncilon Abandonment Case No. AB -83-2 and Proposed Ordinance
No. 172,rezoning case no.PZ-2-83 from GR General Rural to CB -2 General
Business Zone.
Mr.Gero stated that the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommends approval of PZ-2-83 with stipulations for
a dedication of 33'of roadway.
Mr.John Derian,2015 Hwy. 60 East,
requested approval of Resolution No.83-01.
Mayor Clarke asked i f 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 to the public.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.172,
DERIAN (First Reading)
to the public.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mayor Clarke asked i f 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 to the public.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
Clerk to read Ordinance No.173,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.172,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-2-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.179,
TOM (First Reading)....................
) Mayor Clarke declared a possibleconflictofinterest and stepped down from the proceedings,and Vice MayorHilltookthechair.
Director of Planning Joe Gerobriefedthe Council on the rezoning application from CR-3 Single Residence
Zone to CB -2 General Business Zone,which is located on the northwest corner
of Southern and Ironwood,and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the rezoning with a stipulation.
Councilman Baljo stated that this
rezoning complies with the General Plan.
Vice Mayor Hill asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Mr. Richard Hepler,with power -of-
attorney for the applicant,requested approval.
Councilman Shanks asked i f theproperty will be put to a special use.
Mr.Hepler, stated that it will
be developed within three or four years.
Ms Jennie Bennett,422 Rosal,'
ORDINANCE NO.179,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-10-83 FROM CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES.
APPLICATION FOR SERIES 7
LIQUOR LICENSE;HENRI J'S
to the public.
) Mayor Clarke resumed the chair.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
Mayor Clarke asked i f 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 to the public.
Director of Public Safety Bill
McDaniel stated that the applicant has no criminal record,in response to an
inquiry from the Council.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 7 LIQUOR LICENSE,
SUBMITTED BY HENRY J.AND SHERRY ORTH,AGENTS FOR HENRI J'S,BE AND HEREBY IS
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
LOCAL ALTERNATIVE SPENDING
LIMITATION (HOME RULE OPTIONj .
to the public.
Councilman Shanks seconded the motion.
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing
City Manager James Tuvell,Jr.,stated that the State requires that prior to placing this issue on the ballot,the municipality must conduct two public hearings,the first of which was held
March 7, 1983,this being the second.Mr.Tuvell also briefly explained thealternative expenditure option to the Council and public,and how it wouldeffecttheCity of Apache Junction.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue.
Councilman Damiano requested that
the public be informed on the home rule option.
City Manager Tuvell stated that
pamphlets will be mailed out to all registered voters.
There being no one wishing to
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE REGULAR MEETING BE CONTINUED PAST 9:30 P.M. UNTIL ALL AGENDA ITEMS
HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED.
Councilman Steel smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.174,
YOUNG,(Second Reading) )
)Director of Planning Joe Gero
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Coordinating
Committee recommend approval of the rezoning upon condition of dedication of
a 33'quit -claim deed for public roadway purposes,which has been received.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT ORDINANCE NO.174,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
Clerk to read Ordinance No.174,by title only for the second reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.174,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-4-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL ARE:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE
HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.175,
MCKINLEY (Second Reading).............
)Mr.Gero presented a petition to
the Council submitted by the property owners in the surrounding neighborhood
opposing the rezoning.
Councilman Shanks expressed her
sympathy for both the applicant and the surrounding property owners.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.175,BE REOPENED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
City Attorney Arnold Hirsch
stated that the property owner should also be given the opportunity to
speak.
Mrs.Barbara McKinley responded
to the statements on the petition,and requested approval of the rezoning.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was
anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Mr.Wesley Cook, 2825 W.5th Avenue,
adjacent to the parcel in question,addressed the C ouncil in favor of the
rezoning.
Mr.Jack Hawkins,666 S. Warner Drive,
Apache Junction,requested denial of the rezoning,pointing out members of thepublicintheaudiencethat were also in opposition to the application.
There being no one else wishing to
address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.175,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF
THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.175,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-5-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CR-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE; REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Mr.Gero informed the Council that
as there is not a property tax in the city,reason no.4 on the petition would
not be pertinent.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT ORDINANCE NO.175,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-5-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO
CR-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS DENIED.
Councilman Shanks stated that the
reasons for denial are those stated on the petition submitted to the city.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
Councilman Baljo commented on the
zoning of the area.
Councilman Steelsmith suggestedthatthepublicandapplicantsof this rezoning get involved with the rewriting
of the zoning ordinance.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.177,
ENGLIN (Second Reading)
)Mr.Gero stated that the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Development Coordinating Committee recommend
approval of the rezoning from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite Zone.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT ORDINANCE NO.177,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Baljo seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
Clerk to read Ordinance No.177,by title only for the second reading.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.177,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-7-83 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL
TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND
ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS OR CONDITIONS REQUIRED AS CONDITIONS
PRECEDENT TO REZONING APPROVAL:
"DEDICATE EAST AND WEST TWENTY-FIVE (25')FEET OF SUBJECT SITE FOR PUBLIC
ROADWAY PURPOSES."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL ARE:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE
HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PARK NAMING )Superintendent of Community ServicesJeff Bell,explained that three months ago a contest was initiated to namethe city park with over 200 entries.Mr.Bell stated that the Parks andRecreationCommission is recommending "Desert Mountain Park"as the City Park
name.
Councilman Steelsmith expressed hisopinionthatthenameofthe park should be significantof Apache Junction.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE PARK NAMING BE TABLED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY ACTION TEAM ) Economic Development Specialist
John Schoeph stated that new members may be appointed to fill the vacant
categories.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT
Tourism Ilene Taylor
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PARK DESIGN CONSULTANT SELECTION
)Superintendent of Community ServicesJeffBellstatedthatproposalshave been submitted by seven engineering andconsultingfirms,and the same were interviewed,and Willdan Associates
proposed the least amount of time to accomplish the proposal.
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN THE SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES,THROUGH
THE CITY MANAGER,TO BEGIN CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN
AGREEMENT FOR PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE WITH THOSE CONSULTING
FIRMS IN THE RANKING ORDER AS RECOMMENDED BY A CITY STAFF SELECTION COMMITTEE:
1.WILLDAN ASSOCIATES
2.WIRTH ASSOCIATES
3.HENRY HAUS AND ASSOCIATES
AND THAT UPON COMPLETION OF THESE NEGOTIATIONS,THE FINAL CONTRACT SHALL BE
PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RECOMMENDED ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
CABLE TELEVISION AND SMATV SUBMITTED
BY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CABLE TV))City Manager James Tuvell read a
memo from the Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Cable Television,
Jack Barrett,recommending the City Council direct the Planning and Zoning
Commission Re -write Committee to study and prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance regarding the installation of Cable Television and Satellite Master
Antenna Television systems,and also requested that Glenda DeBondt be appointed
to act as liaison for Citizens Advisory Committee on Cable Television to the
Planning and Zoning Re -write Committee.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
HEREBY DIRECTS THE PLANNING AND ZONING RE -WRITE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE
IMPACT OF CABLE TELEVISION AND SATELLITE MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION ON THE
COMMUNITY AND TO MAKE PROVISIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR APPROPRIATE
SETBACKS AND AESTHETICS,WHILE DETERMINING APPROPRIATE ZONES IN WHICH ANTENNAS
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The mOtion carried.
CABLE TELEVISION CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS
)Mr.Tuvell explained that the
Council appointed an ad -hoc committee to select a consultant for cabletelevision,and read a memo from Ray Johnson,member of that Ad -Hoc
Committee, recommending that the City Council authorize staff to enterintocontractualnegotiations with the firm of Ronald D. Dyas, Ph.D.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,THROUGH
THE CITY MANAGER,TO BEGIN CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH
AN AGREEMENT FOR CATV CONSULTING SERVICES.THE NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE WITH
THOSE CONSULTING FIRMS IN THE RANKING ORDER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CATV
CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE:
1.RONALD D.DYAS,PH.D.
2. 3H CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS
3.COOPER ASSOCIATIONS,INC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT UPON COMPLETION OF THESE NEGOTIATIONS,THE FINAL
CONTRACT SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS FROM AND APPOINTMENT
TO CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE )
)Mr.Tuvell stated that Mr.Deane K.
Jones and Mr.Larry Cline have submitted their resignations due to various
personal reasons,and Mr.Cline has requested that Mr.Thomas P.Harpin be
appointed to the Committee in his place.
Councilman Damiano read the following
letter:
"As of this date I am turning in my resignation as a member of the Cable
TV Committee. I don't feel that I am qualified,after trying to understandallofthe material that is sent out by the City of Apache Junction.
Deane K.Jones"
Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATIONS OF MR.DEANE K.JONES AND MR.LARRY CLINE,FROM THE
CITIZENS'ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CABLE TELEVISION,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
'
DISCUSSION ON EXPIRED TERMS
AND APPOINTMENT TO INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
)City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed
the Council that two terms will expire on March 18,1983; those of Mr.Walter
Kesteloot andMr.John Drummond.Ms Connelly stated that Mr.Kesteloot hasindicatedthathe is willing to serve another term.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT WALTER KESTELOOT,BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY,SAID TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 18,1989.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON
CITY/CHAMBERS LEASE AGREEMENT ........
)Mr. Tuvell stated that the Council
has been provided with copies of the application materials,map and sub -lease
agreement.
Mr.Gero stated that the Chamber of
Commerce has approved the sub -lease agreement,and should the Council approve
the agreement,the application would be submitted to the State Land Department.
Councilman Shanks asked when theactualleaseagreement would begin.
Mr.Gero replied upon approval of
the State Land Commissioner.
Mr.Gero explained that the lease
would be designated a renewal term after 1991,when the City renews the lease
on the land.
Councilman Shanks asked i f the term
could be changed.
Mr. Tuvell stated that there is aterminationclausein the agreement,with 30 day written notice.
Councilman Baljo wished to know who
would be funding the project.
Mr.Gero replied that the funding
would be completely Chamber of Commerce financing,and are also responsible
for utilities and improvements.
There were several questions from
the Council regarding utilities,and sewage.
Mayor Clarke asked i f the agreementcouldbeapproved with condition of clarification on Section B of the agreement.
Councilman Steel smith MOVED THAT BE
The motion carried.
SPECIAL MEETING FOR MARCH 28,
1983,TO ACCEPT CANVASS OF VOTES )
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD ON MARCH 28,1983, AT 7:00 P.M. IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,TO CONDUCT THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES FOR
THE MARCH 22,1983,PRIMARY ELECTION.
Councilman Eidson seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WORK SESSION,APRIL 4, 1983
WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APRIL 5, 1983 ..............
)Councilman Eidson 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 APRIL 4, 1983, AT 7:00 P.M.,IN THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON
APRIL 5, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WORK SESSION,MARCH 28,1983,
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1983-84 )
)Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT A WORK SESSION ON-THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 BE HELD IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MARCH 28,1983, AT 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
None.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
None.
The motion carried.
ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF ......APRIL , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
ATTEST:
a leen ConnellyKa5leenConnelly
City Clerk
Wendell J.Clar
Mayor