Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
all present
PRESENT:Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming meetings.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs updated the Council on the number of registered participants for FlashVote surveys. Ms. Jacobs also reminded citizens that the Budget and Finance Commission will be accepting applications until 5 p.m. on January 31st.
No reports were received.
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
There were no informational items.
Jane Conlin and Ed Beshore, representing the Oro Valley Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, provided an overview of the chapters grassroots advocacy and their response to climate change.
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Lemos presented the FY 2018/2019 Financial Update through November 2018 and included the following:
- General Fund
- General Fund Highlights
- Highway Fund
- Highway Fund Highlights
- Community Center Fund
- Community Center Fund Highlights
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding FY 2018/2019 Financial Update through November 2018.
Mayor Winfield requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Minutes - January 9, 2019
C. Appointment of Judge Pro Tempore for the Oro Valley Magistrate Court
D. Request for approval of a Final Plat for Phase 2 of the Villages at Silverhawke residential subdivision, located near the southeast corner of Tangerine Road and N. 1st Avenue
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to approve Consent Agenda items (A), (C) and (D).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Nicolson to appoint "Skeet" Sharolyn Posey to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2019 and appoint Harold Bergsma, Celeste Gambill and Ellen Hong for terms expiring December 31, 2020.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item B.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Vice Mayor Barrett MOVED to AMEND the motion to approve the appointments of “Skeet” Sharolyn Posey, Harold Bergsma, Celeste Gambill and Ellen Hong to the Planning and Zoning Commission and all the other recommended (re)appointments listed in the Council Communication. Councilmember Nicolson Seconded the amended motion.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Nicolson AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Vice Mayor Barrett MOVED to AMEND the motion to approve the appointments of “Skeet” Sharolyn Posey, Harold Bergsma, Celeste Gambill and Ellen Hong to the Planning and Zoning Commission and all the other recommended (re)appointments listed in the Council Communication. Councilmember Nicolson Seconded the amended motion.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Piña, Councilmember Rodman, and Councilmember Solomon opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to table agenda item #1 until appropriate changes have been made to the proposed Animal Control Resolution and Ordinance.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Councilmember Piña to go into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel matters - Police Chief Daniel G. Sharp's annual performance review.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Winfield said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Police Chief Daniel Sharp and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
Mayor Winfiled reconvened the regular session at 7:48 p.m.
rodman, pina 7-0
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.