HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-18 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
October 18, 2016
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 18, 2016, at the
Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice
required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Rizzi gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Waldron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco
Vice Mayor Barker
Councilmember Evans
Councilmember Rizzi
Councilmember Serdy
Councilmember Waldron
Councilmember Wilson
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Manager Bryant Powell
Assistant City Manager Matt Busby
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
City Attorney Joel Stern
Parks and Recreation Director Liz
Langenbach
Public Information Officer Al Bravo
Captain Arnold Freeman
Lieutenant Jeffrey Kirkham
Sponsorship/Partnership Programs
Coordinator Roger Hacker
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ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Barker MOVED
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND
THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND PINAL GILA COUNCIL FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS (PGCSC) FOR PROVIDING THE MEAL AND
TRANSPORTATION PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY'S SENIOR SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $28,000.00; AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN FOR THE
MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT PENDING FINAL APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND
THAT RESOLUTION NO. 16-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF A FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 GRANT AWARD FROM THE
ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION FOR FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT,
BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating October 16-22,
2016 as Arizona Cities and Towns Week and presented it to Public
Information Officer Al Bravo.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS
Vice Mayor Barker announced she, Mayor Insalaco and
Councilmember Serdy toured Gateway Airport.She and
Councilmember Serdy climbed to the top of the control tower.
Mayor Insalaco had previously been up there on an earlier tour.
She commented it was incredible to watch the traffic controllers
with their screens.
Councilmember Serdy commented their view is dominated by the
Superstition Mountains.
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Councilmember Serdy commented this past weekend was the
Superstition Mountain Promotional Club ranch rodeo.They did an
awesome job.He would like to see it get bigger and bigger
every year.
Councilmember Wilson commented they actually have ranches
participate with their ranch hands.It was very interesting to
see.
Vice Mayor Barker commented she was at the multi -generational
center on the weekend for the Pretty in Pink Celebration.It
was a Zumba thing and there were 50-100 in the gym moving their
feet faster than anybody's ever allowed to move their feet.It
was grand fun.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Bryant Powell commented on how the city engages the
residents through phone calls, emails, blogs, Facebook methods
as well as regular methods.He read thank yous regarding tree
clean up and the library.He showed shots from the new drone on
the downtown park.
Councilmember Rizzi asked if Matt McNulty received training in
order to fly the drone.
City Manager Bryant Powell stated he did get some training and
he is a natural.It is a combination of having the talent to do
it and the training.He does not know where he went for
training but they have to follow all the Federal Aviation
Administration rules.He also had to be licensed.
Councilmember Rizzi commented it is an amazing opportunity to be
able to market our community in a way that we have not been able
to before.She just caught a glimpse of Superstition Mountain
in the background.It is something they would not have had
before.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COMMUNITY
ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY ABUSE
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)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco requested the
applicant address the council.
Ms. Dorian Townsend,
executive director of Community Alliance Against Family Abuse
addressed the council for any questions.
Councilmember Rizzi asked
what the theme would be.They are excited as to what it will be
each year.
Ms. Dorian Townsend stated
they are continuing with the theme of Giddy Up Gala.They will
have the cowboy dance, the Roadhouse Wranglers will again be
performing and they are looking forward to a great barbecue
dinner.They will also have a silent auction.For the first
time they will have a wine pool and they will have a spinning
wheel for different prizes.They will also have a special
survivor story.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.
Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E.
Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He asked if this
is for item number 7.
Councilmember Evans commented
it is.
Mr. Fisher stated he does not
see how the two go together - liquor licenses and family abuse.
One of the biggest problems in family abuse is substance abuse.
It just seems kind of strange.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened
the item to council discussion.There being no further
discussion, he called for a motion.
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Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY ABUSE FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2016,
SUBMITTED BY DORIAN TOWNSEND, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION
MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB #1246 FOR
NOVEMBER 11-12, 2016
)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco requested the
applicant address the council.
Mr. Len LaFlesch, 6568 E.
Hacienda, Gold Canyon, addressed the council.They do this
every year and he is asking for their approval to serve beer at
the festival.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.There being no further discussion, he
called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB #1246 FOR NOVEMBER 11-12,
2016, SUBMITTED BY LEONARD LAFLESCH, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER,
INDIVIDUAL, SERIES 6 LIQUOR
LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION SKIES
BAR AND RESTAURANT
)City Clerk Kathleen
Connelly briefed the council on the item.
Ms. Janet Sotomayor, 400 E.
San Angelo, Gilbert, addressed the council.She stated she is
working diligently right now to make Superstition Skies a
shining star, the historic place it has always been.
Mayor Insalaco commented he
is glad she is bringing it back to where it was.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it was nice to see her again.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.
Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E.
Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the council.He stated this
is an appropriate place for a liquor license.It seems like
over the last few years the liquor license applications have
increased greatly.Maybe things have changed with state law.
It is taking a lot of time on the agenda and maybe there is a
faster way of getting the appropriate liquor licenses through
without spending so much time at the council meeting.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated they are doing what is required by state law with regard
to liquor licenses.The statute requires that the local
governing body give approval or disapproval to these licenses.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
public hearing with no one else wishing to speak.He reopened
the item to council discussion.There being no further
discussion, he called for a motion.
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Councilmember Evans MOVED
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER, INDIVIDUAL, SERIES 6
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERSTITION SKIES BAR AND RESTAURANT,
SUBMITTED BY JANET RAE SOTOMAYOR, BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO
THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-28, DECLARING AS
A PUBLIC RECORD THE "CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION PERSONNEL RULES
2016" AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY )
)City Attorney Joel Stern
briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.There being no further discussion, he
called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 16-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK ENTITLED
"CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION PERSONNEL RULES 2016"; REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Evans SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1437, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE "CITY OF APACHE
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JUNCTION PERSONNEL RULES 2016"
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
)City Attorney Joel Stern
briefed the council on the item.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.There being no further discussion, he
called for a motion.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1437 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY
CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause.
Councilmember Waldron MOVED
THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1437, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Vice Mayor Barker SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1438, REVISING CITY
CODE SECTION 2-1-3 DUTIES OF OFFICE
AND SECTION 2-3-1 PRIMARY ELECTION
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
)City Attorney Joel Stern
briefed the council on the item.
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There was general discussion
on the date of the swearing in ceremony in January 2017.
Mayor Insalaco opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to
speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to
council discussion.He asked if anyone had a date for the
swearing in.
The consensus for the
swearing in date was January 3, 2016.
Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1438 BE READ TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
read the ordinance by title only with the emergency clause.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1438, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK AND INCLUDING THE
DATE OF JANUARY 3, 2017 AS OUR FIRST SWEARING IN, BE APPROVED
AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
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None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
DIRECTION TO STAFF
PROPOSED GUIDELINES ON RECOGNITION
FOR INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS WHO
PROVIDE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE CITY
)Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker briefed the council on the
item.He asked if anyone would like changes to the
recommendation of a donation from $250 to $500 receiving a group
photo and their name read during the council meeting and a
donation of $501 to $999 receiving an individual photo with the
mayor and their name read during a council meeting.
Councilmember Serdy commented
he would like to see an opening for something smaller.They can
go with this recommendation but if the mayor or any
councilmember knows of a little group or someone that is
donating something from the heart, like a cub scout troop that
donates $80, that means more than a major corporation giving
$2,000.He would like the discretion for anybody to present it
if they work that hard on it.They could do that at will if
they need to do it.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
she thought it was a good idea.
Mayor Insalaco agreed.He
had said that in the meeting.They will have some people in
that category.It is not so much the dollar sign as it is who
is giving it, how their giving it and why they are giving it.
Councilmember Evans asked if
they were saying below $500 or are they saying the $250 to $500.
Councilmember Serdy commented
it is not.It is if it is something special.
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Councilmember Evans commented
they can just change that.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they can leave it at that, but he agrees whole-
heartedly because they have smaller groups that really work hard
to donate for a specific cause.If a councilmember or the mayor
or even the public information officer says they worked real
hard and need to be recognized there should be something.
Councilmember Serdy commented
sometimes it might not even be money.It could be just work.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
what they are really talking about is the recognition of a group
and since this deals with either groups or individuals they
could just put a group category in there.
Mayor Insalaco commented it
would be like she said, a special group.
Councilmember Serdy commented
it may not even be money.It could be just an effort like a
clean up or something, like someone saw a fire and they saved
the house.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
they just need to add a category.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated he would try to
summarize that.It would be a discretionary category for the
elected officials if they are aware of a group that has made a
contribution to the community, be it cash, in -kind or service.
The consensus of the council
was that was correct.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker continued with his briefing.
He asked if they had addressed the suggestion of flexibility and
the amount of donation receiving a ceremonial check.
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Vice Mayor Barker asked who
brought it up and explain why.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated he believed
Councilmember Serdy brought it up.
Vice Mayor Barker asked why.
Councilmember Serdy asked
what the question was.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated on October 3
Councilmember Serdy commented there might be a group making a
donation from the heart that has worked hard to make that
donation and they do not make the $2,500 limit for a ceremonial
check at a council meeting.Councilmember Serdy suggested some
discretionary latitude that if there is such a group and it is
brought up by a councilmember that there could be a ceremonial
check made for a group if they give less than $2,500.
Councilmember Serdy commented
that is kind of going on what they were just talking about with
the last time.He hates to see efforts not go rewarded.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
her only question is how would they decide who gets that check
and who does not.
Mayor Insalaco commented the
ceremonial check runs about $35 to make.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated that is correct.
Mayor Insalaco commented if
someone donates $100 to whatever and they are given a ceremonial
check worth $35 it kind of defeats their purpose.
Councilmember Serdy commented
just let them donate the real check.He asked why it would have
to be a ceremonial check.
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Mayor Insalaco commented it
is the check that we give them back.
Councilmember Serdy commented
again they can give them the real check.It looks like it is
not that important.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
it kind of defeats the purpose there.She thinks they can honor
those smaller groups or those who do a fantastic service like
volunteering to clear out the wash which is going to take a
tremendous amount of work.If one of the scouting groups or one
of the other groups in town digs in and does their thing, it may
not be monetary but it certainly is a service to the community.
She thinks they covered that earlier in the first page.
City Manager Bryant Powell
stated he agreed that it was in the earlier discussion, whether
it is a monetary check or a formal thing.That exemption from
the beginning will provide more flexibility.They could do
something different instead of the big check.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker asked if their concern about
immediate recognition has been addressed by their previous
comments.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she thought so.As a donor they do not need immediate
recognition.It is kind of neat that Friends wants to put on
two events a year and all the people who have been so kind to
donate to the area will be invited that.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated their concern about the
immediacy of recognition has been addressed by what they added
earlier.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
she thought they had touched it all.
Councilmember Wilson
commented they are recognizing different people and different
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groups that have donated but they are also basically letting the
community know that these activities and things that they are
trying to accomplish are being done outside of the tax dollars.
They need to make sure they are putting that information out and
tell the people that the community is stepping forward to take
these things on instead of tax dollars.
Vice Mayor Barker asked if he
thought once every quarter is enough for that type of reminder.
After a while people pay no attention to it if they put it out
on a weekly basis.
Councilmember Wilson
commented he did not mean that.He just wanted to make sure
they are not looking at the aspect of going to twice a year.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
they would be doing it quarterly at council meetings.
Councilmember Wilson
commented he had heard twice a year from the Friends and he
immediately kicked in on that.They need to make sure they are
being recognized and that they are doing these things and they
are being done because the community is stepping forward.We
have a great community and he wants to make sure that the
community knows that we, as a city, appreciate them doing it.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated he obviously was not
clear.Friends is offering to host a party twice a year for
donors.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
the quarterly council meeting recognition is still a part of
this.
Councilmember Wilson
commented he misunderstood.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated Councilmember Wilson is
talking about the three themes that came out of the committee.
They are doing things with private dollars, not tax dollars.
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The donation is making an impact on the community.And we live
in the very generous community of Apache Junction and Gold
Canyon.Those are obvious things that will be carried through
as everything gets done.He is sensing they are okay with this
and he will move on.
Councilmember Wilson
commented now that he is clear with everything he may.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated there was a suggestion
of a thank you note to be signed by councilmembers.He asked if
they want to have it as just a thank you or a thank you and
inviting them as a guest at a future council meeting.He asked
if they want to go ahead with the thank you notes.
Mayor Insalaco commented that
answers everything right there.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
she would like the second one.It is the key if they are going
to do quarterly meetings.They can put the date on it.The
council can be given "x" number of cards and they can get them
signed.He will then have them and put the appropriate date on
them.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker asked if that was acceptable
to everyone.
Councilmember Waldron
commented it gives a group the chance to schedule the
appearance.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated the city would be
paying for the cards, the printing and the postage.
Councilmember Rizzi commented
she feels it is important to add that personal touch.She
thinks it makes a difference.She believes that was Gail's
suggestion and she thinks it is important to add that.
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Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker asked if they are comfortable
with what the Friends is offering.
The council consensus was
they are comfortable.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker asked if they are comfortable
with it.They can schedule it in the multi -generational center
or another city facility.
The council consensus was
they are comfortable.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker asked if the stamp machine
would create any logistical problems for the city clerk's
office.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
stated that is more a question for the city attorney.She
stated if it is not a gift.The postage would need to be
reimbursed but there would be staff time involved.
City Attorney Joel Stern
stated it is probably not a gift since the Friends are a
501C(3).He thinks they are okay.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated these are suggestions
that he does not think need to be included in the action on the
first week.He can just implement these on his own.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
he wrote all those things down.
Sponsorship/Partnership
Programs Coordinator Roger Hacker stated he did.
Vice Mayor Barker commented
that will be the reference point from the motion.
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Mayor Insalaco closed the
discussion with no further comments and called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING PROPOSED
GUIDELINES ON RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS WHO
PROVIDE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY:THAT STAFF DO
PRECISELY WHAT ROGER HAS WRITTEN DOWN TONIGHT.
Councilmember Wilson SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES
Vice Mayor Barker MOVED THAT
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00
P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016, IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY;
AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Rizzi SECONDED
THE MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms. Dorian Townsend, 185 N. Apache Trail #1, Apache Junction,
Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, addressed the council
regarding services for the homeless and the hardof hearing.
She also requested everyone wear purple on October 20 to support
domestic violence awareness.
Mr. Darryl Cross, 1018 N. Acacia, Apache Junction, addressed the
council regarding the effects of oleander on horses and
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requested an ordinance to prevent oleander from encroaching onto
a neighboring property and that no new plants be planted in
equine areas.
Mr. Elliott Fisher, 547 E. Quail, Apache Junction, addressed the
council regarding his case on the improper filing of his
candidate papers and a request from the city attorney to drop
the case.
Mr. Thomas Aulik, 503 E. Montebello, Apache Junction, addressed
the council regarding the late fees he has to pay for the water
district due to the timing of the billing.
Vice Mayor Barker requested the city manager look into the
oleander issue.It sounds like a reasonable request.
City Manager Bryant Powell stated they certainly can.
Vice Mayor Barker commented the water, district is not the city
council..He would have to speak to the water.district board for
that request.
Councilmember Waldron asked if he could make a comment.He
commented it is just a thank you he wanted to make.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated he could if it is in response to
criticism.
Councilmember Waldron commented he wanted to give a shout out to
the Friends of Apache Junction because the Veterans Center was a
victim of a burglary and they lost electronic equipment.They
gave a $500 donation to help replace the equipment.
City Attorney Joel Stern stated that is probably not a
criticism.
ADJOURNMENT
)Mayor Insalaco adjourned
the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
I. Consideration of acceptance of agenda.
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2. Consideration of approval of minutes of the regular meeting
of October 4, 2016.
3. Consideration of awarding a professional services agreement
to Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) to provide
the meal and transportation portion of the community's senior
services in an amount of $28,000.
4. Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 16-31 authorizing
approval of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission National
Criminal History Improvement Program Grant Agreement for
award of grant funds to the city in the amount of $86,955.00
for automated fingerprint information system equipment.
ACCEPTED THIS /6'-r"DAY OF /141/6/1/6e4 , 2016, BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS )5/-DAY OF ADV01,14ee-, 2016.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and
correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the city
council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the
18th day of October, 2016.I further certify that the meeting
was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
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Dated this 24th day of October, 2016.
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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