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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
	Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
	Tim Bohen, Councilmember
	Harry Greene, Councilmember
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager's annual performance review


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Manager's annual performance review.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
		Mayor Winfield announced the following staff members would be joining Council in the Executive Session: Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish.

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield reconvened the Regular Session at 6:19 p.m.

ROLL CALL
		Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor Tim Bohen, Councilmember Harry Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
		Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
		Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS
		Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Charles Elliott, a Junior at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, for his academic excellence and outstanding community service.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
		Town Manager Mary Jacobs provided a status update regarding Oro Valley's pavement preservation program.

ORDER OF BUSINESS
		Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. Mayor Winfield provided the guidelines for participation in the Town Council's Regular Session meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
		There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE
		No comments were received.

PRESENTATIONS

	1.	Proclamation - Diaper Need Awareness Week
		Mayor Winfield proclaimed September 27th through October 3rd as Diaper Need awareness week in Oro Valley. Shannon Roberts, CEO of the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona, accepted the proclamation.

	2.	Town of Oro Valley FY 20/21 financial update through June 2021 (Please reference the attachments for the Town's monthly financial update)
		Finance and Budget Administrator Wendy Gomez presented the Fiscal Year 20/21 financial update through June 2021 and included the following: General Fund Revenues General Fund Sales Tax General Fund Expenditures General Fund Highway Fund Revenues Highway Fund Expenditures Highway Fund Community Center Fund Revenues Community Center Fund Expenditures Community Center Fund Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

CONSENT AGENDA

	A.	Minutes - September 8, 2021

	B.	Approval of any direction to the Town Attorney and necessary staff as discussed in executive session


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (B)

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 14 (PRIVATE CLUB) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR STONE CANYON CLUB LOCATED AT 14200 N. HOHOKAM VILLAGE PLACE
		Town Clerk Mike Standish presented item #1. Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to recommend approval of the issuance of a Series 14 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz and principals for Stone Canyon Club located at 14200 N. Hohokam Village Place.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-47, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT, A TRUST AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, AN OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND FORMS OF RELATED OBLIGATION DOCUMENTS; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING THE SALE, EXECUTION, AND DELIVERY OF EXCISE TAX REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, TAX-EXEMPT SERIES 2021, EVIDENCING A PROPORTIONATE INTEREST OF THE OWNERS THEREOF IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA AND A TRUSTEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
				Chief Financial Officer David Gephart provided an overview of item #2 and included the following: Process Followed and Timeline Town Council Approved Projects Community Center Exterior Improvements Naranja Park Amenities Multiuse Path Connections Why a bond issuance Historical 10-year Treasury Yields US Inflation Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
				The following individual spoke in support of item #2. Oro Valley resident Stephanie Mustain
				Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)21-47, authorizing the execution and delivery of an Agreement, a Trust Agreement, A Continuing Disclosure Certificate, an Obligation to Purchase Agreement and Forms of Related Obligation documents; Approving a Preliminary Official Statement; Approving the Sale, Execution, and Delivery of Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Tax-Exempt Series 2021, Evidencing a proportionate interest of the owners thereof in an Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona and a Trustee; and Authorizing the Taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Resolution, and declaring an emergency.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to amend the current motion by removing the phrase "~~and declaring an emergency~~" with the final motion reading: to approve Resolution No. (R)21-47, authorizing the execution and delivery of an Agreement, a Trust Agreement, A Continuing Disclosure Certificate, an Obligation to Purchase Agreement and Forms of Related Obligation documents; Approving a Preliminary Official Statement; Approving the Sale, Execution, and Delivery of Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Tax-Exempt Series 2021, Evidencing a proportionate interest of the owners thereof in an Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona and a Trustee; and Authorizing the Taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Resolution

Vote: 5 - 2 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Harry Greene
	Councilmember Steve Solomon


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to declare the proposed bonds an emergency in order to take advantage of current interest rates. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Stratton regarding the emergency clause.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to declare the proposed bonds an emergency in order to take advantage of current interest rates.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Councilmember Bohen requested a future presentation and report to Town Council regarding the Town's IT infrastructure, including a GAP analysis and recovery plan in case of a breach, seconded by Mayor Winfield.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 22nd day of September 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk