Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Councilmember Garner attended the meeting via phone.
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Councilmember Zinkin reported that as a member of the National League of Cities Community and Economic Development Committee, he would attend an Exposition in Seattle, Washington from November 13-16 to share best practices and learn new strategies as it relates to economic development.
Councilmember Snider attended the 103rd Arizona Town Hall at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon from November 3-6, 2013. The Town Hall event focused on the pivotal years of ages 0-8 and the formal teaching of young children by people outside the family or in settings outside the home.
Mayor Hiremath reported that Oro Valley volunteer George Royer was recognized by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns through its Arizona Cities at Work campaign for his contributions to the community.
Vice Mayor Waters reported that Councilmember Hornat, Councilmember Snider and himself assisted with the Halloween Safe Treats program at which the Oro Valley Police Department handed out bags of candy to children around the community.
Golder Ranch Fire Chief Randy Karrer announced that the 1st Annual Golder Ranch Fire District Awards Ceremony would be held on Friday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the Golder Ranch training center and encouraged town staff and residents to attend.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the agenda would stand as posted.
1. Letter of Appreciation for Development and Infrastructure Services Department
2. Letter of Appreciation for Oro Valley Police Department
said that the Sonoran Desert Flyers would be holding an RC plane event at Naranja Park on December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and encouraged everyone to attend.
spoke on sign code violations and requested that the Town develop a standard procedure to help residents place temporary signs.
encouraged the Town to review and revise the economic development element of the General Plan in order to meet the changing needs of the community.
A. Minutes - October 9 and October 16, 2013
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to Approve Consent Agenda item (A).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos introduced Mr. Corey Arvizu, CPA, Partner, and Mr. Jim Rebenar, CPA, Manager, with the firm Heinfeld, Meech and Co., P.C.
Mr. Arvizu gave an overview of the comprehensive annual financial audit report and stated that there were no audit deficiencies or irregularities found during the audit process.
Mr. Rebenar gave an overview of the audit procedures and reported another clean audit opinion for FY 12/13.
Mr. Arvizu discussed new pension standards that would be required starting in FY 14/15 and stated that pro-rata share of the liability would have to be reported.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the Town's FY 12/13 annual financial audit.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Accept the Town's annual financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Manager Greg Caton gave an overview of item #2.
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz Trahan gave an overview of the following proposed improvements to Naranja Park:
-2 lighted multisport athletic fields
-180 space lighted parking lot
-0.55 acre lighted and grass dog park (small/large divided)
Development and Infrastructure Services Director Paul Keesler gave an overview of the following infrastructure improvements to Naranja Park:
-Grading
-Access and paving
-Electricity
-Potable and reclaimed water
-IT conduit
Finance Director Stacey Lemos gave an overview of the following requested funding sources:
-Total estimated construction costs = $2.3 million dollars
-General Fund contingency reserves up to $1.403 million
-Parks & Recreation impact fees estimated at $300,000
-$400,000 from Bed Tax contingency reserves
-$197,000 Council-designated reserves in General Fund
The following individuals spoke in support of item #2.
Oro Valley resident Mark Durfee
Larry O'Day
Oro Valley resident Robert Schumann
Oro Valley resident Don McGann
Oro Valley residents and Members of the Youth Advisory Council, Citlali Aguilar-Canamar and Joyce Cao
Oro Valley resident Lyra Done
Oro Valley resident Zane Ayers
Oro Valley resident Robert Feltes
Timothy Johnson
Bob Oropeza
Oro Valley resident Carlos De Alva
Oro Valley resident Karen Chatterton
John Ward
Erik Wolf
The following individuals were undecided on item #2.
Oro Valley resident John Musolf
Oro Valley resident Don Bristow
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed improvements to Naranja Park.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Approve Resolution No. (R)13-65, authorizing the construction of Naranja Town Park multi-use sports fields and dog park facilities as identified in Attachment 1 with the funding sources identified herein.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Burns to Adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.