MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
September 5, 2018
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
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| ABSENT: |
Mary Snider, Councilmember
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Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Hiremath held a Moment of Silence for the recent passing of Bill Leedy.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
Councilmember Solomon said that the Attorney General's office investigated and dismissed a recent complaint filed against him.
Councilmember Rodman remembered Bill Leedy for his service to the Town and friendship.
Planning Manager Bayer Vella gave an overview of the 2018 Community Academy and encouraged residents to register and participate in this opportunity to learn about Town government.
Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd gave a update on the upcoming Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council events. Ms. Hynd also introduced the following newly elected Youth Advisory Council members:
Shivansh Srivastava - President
Brandon Bailey - Vice President
Vincent Brown - Historian
Kaelin Stewart - Secretary
Courtney Buckwalter - Treasurer
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
| 1. |
4th Quarter (April-June 2018) OVPD Stats |
Oro Valley resident Geri Ottoboni expressed her concerns regarding future development items.
Constituent Service Coordinator Jessica Hynd gave an overview of the 2nd Annual Veterans and First Responders 5K held at Naranja Park on May 19, 2018. As a result of this event, Ms. Hynd presented a $2,452.04 check to the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial.
Members from the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial LLC accepted the donation.
Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial Member, Richard Eggerding, gave an overview of the Memorial and presented a supporting video for the project.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the Oro Valley Town Council supports the statewide attainment goal of 60% by 2030 and affirms the Town's status as a World Class Education Partner with Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona in order to advance this shared vision for education.
Evelyn Casuga with the Center for the Future of Arizona and Selena Llamas with Expect More Arizona accepted the proclamation.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of September 2018 to be Preparedness Month where this year's National Preparedness Month theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now".
Oro Valley Police Lieutenant John Teachout accepted the proclamation.
Councilmember Rodman requested that item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
| A. |
Minutes - July 18, 2018 |
| B. |
Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC) |
| D. |
Resolution No. (R)18-31, authorizing and approving a subgrantee agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to fund the purchase of two (2) License Plate Readers (LPR's) under the Operation Stonegarden program |
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Resolution No. (R)18-32, authorizing and approving a task force agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Town of Oro Valley for the participation of one (1) Oro Valley police officer in the Pima County HIDTA Investigative Task Force |
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Resolution No. (R)18-33, authorizing and approving a task force agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Town of Oro Valley for the participation of two (2) Oro Valley police officers in the DEA Tucson Task Force |
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Resolution No. (R)18-34, repealing the Town of Oro Valley Public Works Transit Division Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use Policy, and replacing with Transit Division Drug and Alcohol Policy |
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Request for approval of a Final Plat for a residential subdivision, located on the northeast corner of La Cañada Drive and Moore Road |
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Request for approval of a Block Plat for the Saguaros Viejos residential subdivision, located near the northwest corner of La Cholla Boulevard and Naranja Drive |
| J. |
Resolution No. (R)18-35, declaring and adopting the results of the Oro Valley Primary Election held on August 28, 2018 (this item will be updated once the official Canvass has been received) |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A)(B) and (D) through (J).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Rodman requested an overview of the Fiscal Year 2017/18 financial update through June 2018.
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Lemos provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Financial Update through June 2018.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item C.
rodman, pina 6-0
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to approve Consent Agenda item (C).
MOTION carried, 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
There were no regular agenda items.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.