MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
June 4, 2014
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilmember Hornat attended the Davis-Monthan Tucson Valley conference last week and encouraged residents to visit www.missionstrongaz.org and voice their opinions regarding the Mission of Davis-Monthan.

Councilmember Zinkin reported on the Service Line Warranty Program offered through the National League of Cities.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs announced the upcoming town meetings and events.  Ms. Jacobs highlighted that the Town of Oro Valley would be hosting a 4th of July celebration at James D. Kreigh Park from 5 to 10 p.m. and encouraged the public to attend.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that there was new artwork on display in the Council Chambers from artist George Terleckyj.


ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Hiremath said that the agenda would stand as posted.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Richard Tracy

addressed previous comments made by certain Councilmembers.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

*Presentation of Oro Valley Space Patch from Mark Kelly’s Flight by Congressman Ron Barber’s Tucson District Director, Maricela Solis


Maricela Solis, Tucson District Director to Congressman Ron Barber, presented the Oro Valley space patch from Mark Kelly's Endeavour flight.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Minutes - May 21, 2014


5/21/14 Draft Minutes

B.

Fiscal Year 2013/14 Financial Update through April 2014


Attachment A - Gen Fund

Attachment B - HW Fund

Attachment C - Bed Tax Fund

Attachment D - Summary All Funds

C.

Resolution No. (R)14-33, authorizing and approving a Financial Participation Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce


R14-33 - FPA OV Chamber of Commerce

Chamber FPA

D.

Resolution No. (R)14-34, to consider in whole or in part this item, repealing and replacing Personnel Policy 21, Non-Discrimination


R14-34 Policy 21

Personnel Policy 21

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Consent Agenda items (A)-(D).

MOTION carried, 7-0.

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING PROCTER/LEIBER HOUSE RESTORATION AND POSSIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS


Councilmember Zinkin gave an overview of previous renovations at Steam Pump Ranch and discussed potential future renovations and financing options.

The following individuals spoke in support of item #1.

Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident and Historic Preservation Commission Member Eric Thomae
Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Snider hold a Study Session with representatives from the Historic Preservation Commission, Oro Valley Historical Society and Pima County before the end of the year to discuss Steam Pump Ranch renovation opportunities.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

2.

**DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION


MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Appoint Councilmember Zinkin as the Council Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Councilmember Zinkin requested a future agenda item for the June 18th regular meeting to discuss and take possible action on the Water Service Line Warranty Program offered through the National League of Cities and Towns, seconded by Councilmember Garner.


CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

MOTION carried, 7-0.