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Home My WebLink About1983-05-23 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MAY 23,1983 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on May 23,1983, 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: Others Present: Councilman Steelsmith,,Councilman Damiano,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Taylor,Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill, Mayor Clarke City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr. City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirectorofPublicSafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanControllerKeith Lewis Mr.Jack Barrett P.O.Box 1183 Apache Junction,Arizona 85220 ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA )Vice Mayor Hill 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. the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Taylor seconded City Clerk Kathleen ConnellystatedthatasindicatedbythevotersintheGeneralElection,staggered terms for City Council members is desired,and i t is necessary to amend the City Code to reflect the change,which should go into effect prior to June 7, 1983,when the new council takes office. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to theapplication.There being no one 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.198,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE,AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerkto read Ordinance No. 198 by title only for the first reading with the emergency clause. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.198,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,ARTICLE 2-1 COUNCIL,SECTION 2-2-1 ELECTED OFFICERS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.198,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,ARTICLE 2-1 COUNCIL,SECTION 2-2-1 ELECTED OFFICERS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES FOR MAY 17,1983 GENERAL ELECTION ) )City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that in accordance with State law,i t is necessary for the Council to review the voting results from the General Election,and that Resolution No. 83-35 reflects the minor change in results due to the remaining four The members of the City Council reviewed the returns and the canvassing of votes was concluded. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.83-35,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL AND MARICOPA COUNTIES,ARIZONA,CONDUCTING AND ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES FOR THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION HELD MAY 17,1983, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded themotion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR SWIMMING• POOL• PROJECT )City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr., reported to the Council that three bids had been received,and as i t is necessary to further study the bids,requested that the Council table this item and the lease agreement item until the regular meeting of June 7,1983. Mr.Tuvell explained that Bob DeBow,Jr.,had bid the lowest on the bath house. Councilman Damiano wished to know i f i t is legal for the City to negotiate further with the contractorsafterbidsarereceived. Mr.Tuvell stated that this has been confirmed with the City Attorney,that the City reserves the right to negotiate after bids are received and opened. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE AWARD OF BID FOR THE SWIMMING POOL PROJECT BE TABLED UNTIL THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7,1983. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. AWARD OF BID FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COPY MACHINE )Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel,stated that several different copy machines had been investigated, and had concluded that the Royal Copy Machine is the most satisfactory,andthismachineshouldbepurchasedas soon as possible to take advantage of only 5%sales tax which changes to 6% June 1, 1983. Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE CONTRACT FOR A ROYAL COPY MACHINE SUBMITTED BY ADVANCED APPROVAL OF LEASE CONTRACT )City Manager Tuvell requestedthatthisitembetableduntiltheJune 7, 1983,Council meeting also. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE SWIMMING POOL LEASE AGREEMENT BE TABLED UNTIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 7, 1983. Councilman Damiano seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE OF CABLE TELEVISION CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR 3H CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS _)Mr.Jack Barrett,Chairman of the Cable TV Committee stated that presentlytheCommittee is waiting for the consultant to join the committee before proceeding with further studies. City Manager Tuvell commended the Committee on their progress. Mr.Broman stated that after the consultant joins the committee,work should be completed in 7 or 8 months.Mr.Broman explained that after not being able to come to terms with Ronald D. Dyas, PH.D., negotiations were terminated,and negotiations were initiated with 3H Cable Communications Consultants,who has executed their portion of the contract. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTIQN, ARIZONA,THAT THE FINAL CONTRACT SUBMITTED BY 3H CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS,BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Clarke MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD ON MAY 26,1983, AT 6:30 P.M., FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LEGAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS. Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous Mayor Clarke agreed that this would be helpful to the Council. It was agreed by the Council that July 12,1983, would be a more convenient date for this work shop. Mr.Tuvell stated that he would get back to the Council with a new date. ADJOURNMENT )Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. ATTEST: Kathleen ConnellyCityClerk Wendell J. OTarke Mayor