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Tuesday,October 18,2022 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Rizzi gave the invocation and Councilmember Nesser led the meeting attendees in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Mayor Wilson
Vice Mayor Rizzi
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Heck
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Nesser
Councilmember Schroeder
Staff in Attendance:
Bryant Powell, City Manager
Matt Busby,Assistant City Manager
Joel Stern, City Attorney
Jennifer Pena, City Clerk
Rudy Esquivias, Development Services Director
Liz Langenbach, Parks&Recreation Director
Pam Harrison, Library Director
Al Bravo, Public Information Officer
D. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Rizzi moved,seconded by Councilmember Nesser to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Schroeder
No: 0
1. 22-649 Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
2. 22-650 Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting of October 4,
2022.
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3. 22-657 Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 22-41, authorizing the city to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community(SRPMIC)for the city to act as the pass-through agency for the
Superstition Fire and Medical District and accept$300,683.61 in distributions
from the Proposition 202 State Shared Revenue Program for Fiscal Year
2022-2023 for fire and safety equipment.
E. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. 22-660 Proclamation designating the month of October as"National Code
Compliance Month".
Mayor Wilson read and presented the National Code Compliance Month Proclamation to Sr.
Code Enforcement Officer Sikes representing the city's Code Enforcement division.
5. 22-665 Proclamation designating the week of October 16 through October 22, 2022
as"Arizona Cities and Towns Week".
Mayor Wilson read and presented the Arizona Cities and Towns Week Proclamation to Mr.Al
Bravo,the city's Public Information Officer.
F. REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPDATES
6. 22-653 Brief summary of intergovernmental updates from mayor and
councilmembers.
Councilmember Evans thanked everyone who came out for"Make a Difference Day" on
October 8th. She announced there were approximately 110 volunteers. She mentioned there
were 4-40 yard roll off dumpsters used, but if it was for one of the projects or all, it was not
clear. She stated the Community Development Corporation works closely with code
enforcement to help Apache Junction residents that are physically or financially unable to clean
up their own property.
Mayor Wilson thanked the volunteers for their time and effort in making "Make a Difference Day"
so successful; he was sorry he was not able to stay longer.
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7. 22-651 City Manager's Report.
City Manager Bryant Powell thanked his"Apache Junction family"for their support and kindness
expressed to him and his family over the loss of his father.
He introduced District Director Darron Anglin, from the Superstition Mountains Community
Facilities District.
8. 22-633 Update and discussion with Darron Anglin, District Director, on the
reinstatement of manure disposal services at Superstition Mountains
Community Facilities District No. 1.
Mr.Anglin announced they have re-opened the horse manure drop off program. Participants
must provide proof of residency to participate, and no garbage contained in the contents.The
hours to dump are from 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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9. 22-652 Announcement of current events.
Public Information Officer Al Bravo provided an update on the following current events:
• Domestic Violence Awareness Walk-held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Prospector
Park
• Job Fair at Central Arizona College-Wednesday, October 25, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
• Elections- November 8,2022, Election information can be found at pinalcountyaz.gov
• Fit Families Mud Run-Saturday, October 22nd at the AJ Rodeo Center
• Halloween Festival-Saturday, October 29th at Superstition Shadows Park from 4:00
p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
• Veterans Day Parade- Friday, November 11th starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Focal Point
• Festival of the Superstitions-Saturday, November 12th in Flatiron Park
• Pumpkins in the Junction- Friday, October 28th at Horizon Health and Wellness Earth
Heart Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Citizen Leadership Institute-January through April 2023, contact Mr. Bravo for more
details.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 22-656 Presentation, discussion, public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No.
1529, amending Apache Junction City Code,Volume I, Chapter 3,
Administration,Articles 3-2 and 3-3, Section 3-2-3(h), Powers and Duties;
Section 3-2-5(a), Division within the Department; and Section 3-3-2(a)
Powers and Duties, repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for
severability.
Councilmember Schroeder moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Ordinance No.1529 be
read by title only and the reading of the entire ordinance be waived.
The city clerk to read Ordinance No.1529 by title only.
Councilmember Schroeder moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Ordinance No.1529,as
read by the city clerk be approved.
Assistant City Manager Matt Busby stated this ordinance was presented two weeks ago.This
moves the tax auditing division out of the city clerk's office into the finance department. The staff
memo outlines the history of when the tax auditing division was created and why.
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing, receiving no comments, he closed the public hearing
and called for a motion.
I. OLD BUSINESS
J. NEW BUSINESS
11. 22-661 Consideration of applicants for annual appointments and reappointments for
the City of Apache Junction Boards and Commissions. Council interviewed
applicants at the October 17 city council work session and may take this
opportunity to fill the positions.
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City Clerk Jennifer Pena updated the council with a few announcements. She stated applicant
Ari Kalan was in the audience, as he was unable to attend Monday night's City Council Work
Session for the interview, and Council has the discretion to call upon any applicant if they had
further questions.
City council asked Mr. Kalan to provide a brief summary of his experience and the commission
he wishes to serve on.
Mayor Wilson then thanked all the applicants and their interest to serve their community and
shape its future. He then began the appointment process.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Tim Brechon be
appointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Heck moved,that Frank Schoenbeck be reappointed to the Board of
Adjustment for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Motion failed.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Michael McGraw be
appointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 6-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Mayor
Wilson
No: 1 -Councilmember Heck
Motion passed.
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilmember Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Dave Hantzsche
be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals as the "lay person" for a term to expire on
October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
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No appt made to the Construction Board of Appeals as "a general contractor"for a term to
expire on October 31, 2024.
No appt made to the Construction Board of Appeals as "contractor- (non-general)"for a term
to expire on October 31, 2024.
HEALTH &HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that Jeff Danford be
appointed to the Health &Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Heather Moeller be
appointed to the Health & Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October 31,
2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
No apot made to the Health & Human Services Commission for a term to expire on October
31, 2025.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
No appt made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
No appt made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2026.
No appt made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2027.
No appt made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2028.
No appt made to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to expire on October 31, 2028.
LIBRARY BOARD
Councilmember Schroeder moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that Judy Borey be
reappointed to the Library Board for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
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Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Sheryl Bigelow be
appointed to the Library Board for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson that Robin Barker be
appointed to the Library Board for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Dave Hantzsche be
reappointed to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
No appt made to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2023.
No appt made to the Municipal Property Corporation for a term to expire October 31, 2023.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Sheryl Bigelow be
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2025.
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Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that Heather Moeller be
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Robin Barker be
reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Frank Schoenbeck be
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2023.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Dave Hantzsche be
reappointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
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Councilmember Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Ari Kalan be
appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2023.
Yes: 6-Councilmembers Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi, Mayor Wilson
No: 1 - Councilmember Schroeder
Motion passed.
PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Jeffrey Danford be
reappointed to the Public Arts Commission as"interested in art"for a term to expire on October
31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
Councilmember Schroeder moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Jaime Lanza be
appointed to the Public Arts Commission as"interested in art"for a term to expire on October
31, 2025.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT BOARD
Councilmember Heck moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Ernest Eaton be reappointed
to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board for a term to expire October 31, 2026.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Councilmember Nesser that Jaime Lanza be
reappointed to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board for a term to expire October 31,
2026.
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Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0
Motion passed.
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN CFD
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Councilmember Evans that Jesse Gage be
reappointed to the Superstition Mountain CFD for a term to expire October 31, 2028.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson, Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
Councilmember Evans moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that James Reynolds be
reappointed to the Superstition Mountain CFD for a term to expire October 31, 2028.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
Councilmember Nesser moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that Philip Tremonti be
reappointed to the Superstition Mountain CFD for a term to expire October 31, 2028.
Yes: 7-Councilmembers Schroeder, Nesser, Evans, Heck, Johnson,Vice Mayor Rizzi,
Mayor Wilson
No: 0-
Motion passed.
K. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF
Councilmember Nesser requested the following direction to staff:
1. Contact the local construction companies and or developers and ask for interested persons
to serve as the General Contractor on the Construction Board of Appeals.
2. Reassess the number of commissioners on the Health and Human Services Commission
and whether the level of funding should be increased.
3. Reassess the number of commissioners on the Public Arts Commission and membership
requirements.
4. The feasibility of dissolution of the Industrial Development Authority due to lack of activity.
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L. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
12. 22-654 Executive Session at 6:00 PM for Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in the city
council conference room located at 300 E Superstition Boulevard in Apache
Junction,Arizona and other meetings scheduled if necessary.
Councilmember Evans moved,seconded by Vice Mayor Rizzi that an Executive Session at 6:00
P.M.for Tuesday,November 1,2022,be held in the city council conference room located at 300 E.
Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,Arizona,and other meetings be scheduled if necessary.
Yes: 7- Mayor Wilson, Vice Mayor Rizzi, Councilmember Evans, Councilmember
Heck, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Nesser and Councilmember
Schroeder
No: 0
M. CALL TO PUBLIC
George Schroeder, 2444 W Virginia St.Apache Junction,AZ 85120 made the following remarks:
Mobile home park permits are no longer allowed. Mobile home parks are the most prime reality
in the valley. When they are sold the city does not get one dollar per unit when they are sold.
They are a dead zone in our community.
He stated as the winter visitors arrive they are camping everywhere and code enforcement will
do nothing on where these"campers"squat.These are illegal aliens, drug addicts, drug dealers,
pedofiles, and people overstaying their visas. It is a problem and the city is doing nothing about
it.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
ACCEPTED THIS_DAY OF 2022, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE J NCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 4 2022.
WALTER"CHIP"WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
J VNIFER P A
Cerk
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
regular-nieeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona, held on the
day of 2022. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly
called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this day of �400JIK bL-- 2022.
JE UNR PENACit
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