MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
May 2, 2018
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
BUDGET STUDY SESSION AT OR AFTER 3:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
None.

BUDGET STUDY SESSION AGENDA

1.

FY 2018/19 TOWN MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS


Mayor Hiremath announced the first budget presentation would be from the Police Department, followed by the Water Utility Department, the Town Administration Department and the Benefits Overview.  

Police Department

Oro Valley Police Chief Danny Sharp gave an overview of the proposed Police Department budget that included the following:

- Fiscal year comparison
- Reductions Explained
- Capital
- Town of Oro Valley Strategic Plan and Public Safety
- Community Vision, Values and Priorities
- Departmental Approach
- Conclusion

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Police Department budget.

Water Utility

Oro Valley Water Utility Director Peter Abraham gave an overview of the proposed Water Utility budget that included the following:

- Oro Valley Water Utility
- Water Rates Analysis Results
- Operating Fund Budget
- Operating Fund Expenses - Personnel
- Operating Fund Expenses - O&M
- Operating Fund Expenses - Capital
- Operating Fund Expenses - Debt Service
- Impact Fee Funds
- Qustions?

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Water Utility budget.

Town Administration

Finance Director Stacey Lemos gave an overview of the proposed Town Administration budget highlights:

- Town Administration
- Town Administration Highlights
   - Town Clerk
   - Administrative Service
   - Town Manager's Office
   - General Administration
- Questions

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Town Administration budget.

Benefits Overview

Human Resource Director Gary Bridget introduced Eric Rustand, Arizona Market Leader and Benefits Consultant for CBIZ. 

Mr. Rustand gave an overview of the following proposed Benefit budget highlights:

- Self-Funded Health Insurance Overview
- Cost Overview
- Healthcare Premium Contributions

Mr. Bridget continued the presentation regarding the proposed Benefit budget highlights and included the following:

- Employee Onsite Clinic
- FY 18/19 Medical Plan Contribution Share
- FY 18/19 Dental Plan Contribution Sharet
- Additional Benefits

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Benefits budget.

Councilmember Snider requested that Council consider discussing funding for playground equipment at Naranja Park at the May 9th budget study session in her absence.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE BUDGET STUDY SESSION

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Solomon to adjourn the meeting at 5:09 p.m.

MOTION carried, 0-0.

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

all resent

PRESENT:
None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Onita Davis of the Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilmember Snider recognized Sage Garcia, an eighth grade student from Wilson K-8, for excelling both academically and athletically.

Vice Mayor Waters reported that he and Councilmember Hornat attended Ironwood Ridge High School on April 30th where they held mock interviews that provided students with interview experience for college and future employers.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist William Binks.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Terry Parish


Terry Parish spoke regarding his appreciation for Council, the Police Department, volunteers and Town Staff.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation by Bring the Wall, Inc.


Dan Bradshaw, representing Bring the Wall, spoke regarding his experience with The Wall That Heals event held in Oro Valley and thanked Council and staff for their contributions that helped make this event successful.

Representatives of Bring the Wall, Inc., provided a financial and volunteer overview of the event.

Representatives of Bring the Wall, Inc., presented a $4000.00 check to the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial.

2.

Proclamation - Purple Heart Town


Proclamation

Mayor Hiremath proclaimed that Oro Valley is a Purple Heart Town in the state of Arizona.

Adjutant John Moore and Commander with the Ft. Lowell Chapter 442 Mike Dyer accepted the proclamation.

3.

Proclamation - Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days


Proclamation

Mayor Hiremath proclaimed May 25 - 28, 2018 as the Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days.

Onita Davis, Representative of the Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary, gave an overview on the symbolism of the red Poppy and encouraged citizens to support the American Legion by donating during their Poppy Days fundraisers.

4.

Proclamation - 2018 YMCA Community Military Ball


Proclamation

Mayor Hiremath proclaimed November 2018 as Military Family Month in Oro Valley and urged all citizens to show their support and participate in the 2018 YMCA Community Military Ball held on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Major General John Almquist and Major General Edward Maxwell accepted the proclamation.

5.

Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council


Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd and Councilmember Mary Snider gave an overview of the Youth Advisory Council including their vision and their many accolades.  

Mayor Hiremath, Councilmember Snider and Ms. Hynd presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council:

Present                                            Not Present             
Chloe Noll                                        Jaclyn Simmons-Rolins
Katie Frye
Nandini Sodhi
Tanya Sandhu
Travis Dobbin
Casey Fetkenhour
Mikayla Kaber

6.

Presentation of the Historic Preservation Commission’s 2018 Historical Expository Writing Contest winners


Recreation and Cultural Services Manager Lynanne Dellerman gave an overview of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2018 Historical Expository Writing Contest including the qualifications to enter the contest. Ms. Dellerman also recognized the following contest winners:

1st place - Hailey Rawn
1st place - Elijah Smith
2nd place - Jack Selleck
3rd place - Lena Rosenbaum
Honorable Mention - Navaeh Huffman

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Minutes - April 18, 2018


4-18-18 Draft Minutes

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

MOTION carried, 0-0.

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED SURGICAL OFFICE, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ORACLE ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF HARDY DRIVE


ATTACHMENT 1 - LOCATION MAP

ATTACHMENT 2 - APPLICANT’S REQUEST

ATTACHMENT 3 - PZC STAFF REPORT 5.1.18

Senior Planner Millini Simms presented item #1 and included the following:

- Purpose
- Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria
- Summary and Recommendation

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item # 1.

Representing the applicant,Vice President of ASC Facility Development Jason Marnin addressed Council questions.

Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.

No comments were received.

Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by and seconded by to

MOTION carried, 0-0.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No future agenda items were requested.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

MOTION carried, 0-0.