MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
March 3, 2010
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: |
Paul Loomis, Mayor
Bill Garner, Vice Mayor
K.C. Carter, Councilmember
Barry Gillaspie, Councilmember
Salette Latas, Councilmember
Pat Spoerl, Councilmember
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EXECUTIVE SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Councilmember Carter to go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. for the following purpose:
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Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel Matters - Evaluation of the Town Magistrate |
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Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03 (A)(3) for consultation for legal advice relating to Steam Pump Village and related property development issues |
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Loomis announced that in addition to the Town Council, Judge George Dunscomb and Human Resources Director Betty Dickens would be present in Executive Session for Item 1. He also announced that in addition to the Town Council, the Interim Town Manager, the Interim Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director, the Town Attorney and the Town Clerk, Building Safety Director Suzanne Smith and Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs would be present in Executive Session for Item 2.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Vice Mayor Garner to go out of Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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PRESENT: |
Paul Loomis, Mayor
Bill Garner, Vice Mayor
K.C. Carter, Councilmember
Barry Gillaspie, Councilmember
Salette Latas, Councilmember
Pat Spoerl, Councilmember
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Mayor Loomis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Mary Davis reviewed the upcoming meetings and events.
Councilmember Carter read a letter from the American Public Works Association (APWA) congratulating the Town of Oro Valley on being selected as Southern Arizona’s 2009 Public Works Leader reflecting the Town’s contributions to public works.
Councilmember Gillaspie announced that he was appointed as the Arizona League of Cities and Towns representative to the 2010 Information Technology and Communications Policy and Advocacy Committee for the National League of Cities.
Water Utility Director Philip Saletta announced that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) renewed the Town’s Reclaimed Water System Permit. He thanked David Ruiz, Water Utility Engineering Division Manager, for his efforts in working with ADEQ.
Communications Administrator Mary Davis announced that the 2010 Census forms would be arriving in the mail during the month of March. She encouraged everyone to complete and mail in their forms.
Town Clerk Kathryn Cuvelier recognized the new artwork display in the Council Chambers by artist Patrick Caulley and explained that his art would be on display until April 30th. She also reminded residents that the Town' Primary Election was March 9th and that Town Hall and the Pima County Recorder’s Office would be open on March 9th until 7:00 p.m. to accept any ballots that had not been mailed prior to the election date. Ms. Cuvelier announced that preliminary election results would be posted on the Town’s website and should be available around 8:15 p.m. She further explained that the Town’s May 18th General Election would be a polling place election as it was being held in conjunction with a State proposition regarding a 1 per cent sales tax increase.
ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
John Fink, former Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) Fire Chief, introduced the new Fire Chief, Randy Karrer.
Fire Chief Karrer stated that it was a privilege and honor to serve as the Golder Ranch Fire District Fire Chief. He stated that he was looking forward to serving the area and it was a top priority to ensure that GRFD’s service levels continue to meet the Town Council’s and residents’ expectations.
PRESENTATION:
Lane Davidson, from Foundation for Animals at Risk (FAIR) and Tammy Barrick, foster mom, introduced three 5-week old puppies, Phoebe, Peyton and Piper. Ms. Davidson stated that the puppies would be available soon at local PetsMart stores. Ms. Davidson also stated that volunteers, foster homes and donations were always welcome.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Councilmember Carter to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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Minutes - 01-23-10 Council Budget Retreat, 01-27-10 |
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Building Safety Monthly Activity Report - January 2010 |
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Coyote Run Monthly Report - January 2010 |
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Police Report - January 2010 |
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Public Safety Fire and Emergency Medical Service Providers Quarterly Report to Council - October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 |
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Resolution No. (R) 10 - 09 Authorizing and approving the partial release of utility easements as recorded in the Office of the Pima County, Arizona Recorder, in Docket 8065 at Page 993 and Docket 8065 at Page 1000 to Vestar OVM, L.L.C. |
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Resolution No. (R) 10 - 10 Authorizing and approving the release of a utility easement as recorded in the Office of the Pima County, Arizona Recorder, in Docket 13589 at Page 4931 to Vestar OVM, L.L.C. |
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Resolution No. (R) 10 - 11 Authorizing and approving the partial release of a utility easement as recorded in the Office of the Pima County, Arizona Recorder, in Docket 13494 at Page 2649 to Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. |
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Resolution No. (R)10 - 12 Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County for payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners |
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OV12-05-26 Approval of final plat for the Stone Canyon VIII, Lots 486-602 residential subdivision, located within Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 12 |
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Cancellation of March 17, 2010 Regular Council Session |
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Direction to Town staff to send a letter to the Arizona Legislature in support of House Bill 2574 |
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Resolution No. (R)10-13 Authorizing and providing for the finance director to transfer Town funds to an irrevocable trust fund to be used for the prepayment of certain amounts due under a purchase agreement and lease-purchase agreements, which prepayment amounts shall be used to defease and redeem a portion of the outstanding Town of Oro Valley Excise Tax Revenue Obligations, Series 2000, Municipal Property Corporation Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001 and Municipal Property Corporation Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003; authorizing the execution of one or more escrow agreements for the safekeeping and handling of securities and moneys to be used to pay the Obligations and Bonds being defeased; and ratifying the actions of all officers and agents of the Town and others with respect to the transfer, prepayment, defeasance and redemption |
Mayor Loomis opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gillaspie and seconded by Vice Mayor Garner to adopt Ordinance (O)10-02.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mayor Loomis opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Garner and seconded by Councilmember Latas to adopt Ordinance (O)10-03.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Gillaspie with a second by Mayor Loomis, requested that at the first meeting in April, staff present options for discussion and possible action relating to streamlining and/or modifications to the development review and building construction approval process.
CALL TO AUDIENCE -No speakers.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Gillaspie to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.