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Home My WebLink About1983-06-21 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21,1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on June 21,1983, 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 Vice Mayor Eidson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Steelsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present:Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman Shanks, Councilman Taylor,Vice Mayor Eidson,Mayor Clarke Councilmen Absent: Councilman Damiano Councilman Hill Staff Present:City Manager J.James Tuvell,Jr.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Director of Public SafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPublicWorks Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe GeroControllerKeithLewis Economic Development Specialist John SchoephCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA ) Vice Mayor 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 Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Guests and Visitors Mayor Clarke recognized all of those attending the meeting. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS A donation of $150.00 was made to the swimming pool fund. City Manager James Tuvell suggested that the fund be left open and donations encouraged for items such as handicapped facilities. CALL TO THE PUBLIC None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.203, PARK N'SWAP FEE (First Reading) to the public. )Mayor Clarke opened the hearing City Clerk Kathleen Connellystatedthaton March 1982,the Council adopted a 35ct fee for park n'swap spaces, which has increased revenue,and this proposed ordinance will increase that space fee to 50(t per day. Mr.Tuvell added that theincreasein fees will help law enforcement costs involved with the park n' swap. Vice Mayor Eidson statedthatthepark n'swap will be larger next year,increasing the need for additional law enforcement. Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the issue. There being no one wishing to address the issue,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the public. Mayor Clarke called upon theCityClerkto read Ordinance No. 203, by title only for the first reading. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly, read as follows: OLD BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.188, LEIGH (Second Reading) )Director of Planning Joe Gero, explained that the Council adopted the stipulation that quit claim deeds be submitted by applicants for rights -of -way,prior to rezonings,and on these two rezoning cases,Ordinance No. 188 and 189, the quit claim deeds have notas yet been received.Mr.Gero recommended that the rezoning cases be tabledindefinitely. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.188,BE TABLED. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.189, WHITE (Second Reading) )Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.189,BE TABLED. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. RESIGNATION FROM AND APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (Tabled Item) )Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MARVIN SMITH BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLE. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MARVIN SMITH FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT ROBERT NEWELL,BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MARVIN SMITH, Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT TOM SANSONI BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MARVIN SMITH, SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO END JUNE 30,1984. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Eidson, Mayor Clarke Opposed:Councilman Shanks The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD )Mr.Tuvell explained that two terms are due to expire June 30,1983, and the Library is recommending that the Council reappoint Jan Hiller and Eleanor Lewis. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT JAN HILLER,AND ELEANOR LEWIS BE APPOINTED TO THE LIBRARY BOARD,SAID TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,1986. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mr.Tuvell informed the Council that the Library Director Pam Glowka has resigned,and congratulated Pam on her excellent accomplishments,and that theCityisacceptingapplications for Librarian until July 20,1983. APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 )City Manager Tuvell statedthatanattorneyishiredbytheCityon a retainer basis,last year's fee being $55,000.00,and recommended a retainer fee of $61,000.00 for this year. Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACT AS SUBMITTED BY ALEXANDER,HIRSCH, &SALTSMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,000.00,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84,BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. motion. Councilman Taylor seconded the VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Taylor,Councilman Steelsmith,Vice Mayor Eidson, Mayor Clarke USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS ) )Controller Keith Lewis requested approval of the use of $10,000.00 from the Contingency fundforthedownpayment on the swimming pool,along with the budgeted $20,000.00. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING CONTINGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00,BE USED FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT ON THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SWIMMING POOL. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. POLICE SOCIAL SECURITY )Mr.Tuvell explained that since the Social Security Administrator has requested that the City pay the sum of $148,022.20 by June 23,1983,for the combined City/PoliceOfficerSocialSecurity,since i t is considered a liability,and should be paid.The City will continue to appeal i t as i t is being paid under protest. Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT PAYMENT TO THE STATE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,022.20 FOR THE COMBINED CITY/POLICE OFFICER LIABILITY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BE AND HEREBY IS AUTHORIZED. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN TO APPLY THE AMOUNTS BACK TO THE BUDGET YEAR IN WHICH THEY WERE INCURRED,IF ALLOWED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED AUDITING STANDARDS,AS FOLLOWS: 1979 ---$1,404.14 1980 ---$30,838.60 1981 ---$48,931.45 1982 ---$57,474.46 1983 ---$9,373.55 (from 1/1/83 to 2/19/83) Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING,JUNE 27,1983 ) )Mr.Tuvell stated that this special meeting is recommended for the final adoption of the Fiscal Year 1983-84 Budget,and also a hearing for the Federal Revenue Sharing. Councilman Taylor MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 27,1983, WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE SESSION,JULY 5, 1983 )Vice Mayor Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JULY 5, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M.,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Steelsmith seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) Councilman Steelsmith reported on the "East Valley Partnership"which includes councilmembers and citizens from the East Valley,promoting finearts,transportation,and the engineering school at Arizona State University. Councilman Taylor reported on the Zoning Ordinance Re -write Committee meeting and their progress. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL None. ADJOURNMENT )Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:28 P.M. Vice Mayor Eidson seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JULY , 1983, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. Wendell J.Clark Mayor ATTEST: