Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
None.
Onita Davis of the Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Vice Mayor Waters provided an update on the Oro Valley distracted driving ordinance stating that Pima County recently changed its "hands free" ordinance to a primary offense. Vice Mayor Waters further said that currently the City of Tucson's distracted driving ordinance was listed as a secondary offense but was expected to become a primary offense in the near future.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
There were no informational items.
Oro Valley resident Barry Lemieux thanked the Town for the improvements made at 680 W. Calle Concordia.
Oro Valley resident Donald Bristow voiced his concerns regarding a public meeting at which consultants would be soliciting feedback regarding the Community Center golf and restaurant operations.
Oro Valley resident Geri Ottoboni voiced her concerns regarding Pima County taxes.
Arts and Culture Ambassadors Joann Carolla and Sasha Case introduced the pieces of artwork on display in the Council Chambers which were created by students from Ironwood Ridge High School, Canyon Del Oro High School and Copper Creek Elementary School.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed May 19-20 and May 26-28, 2017 as the Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days.
Onita Davis, Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary, gave an overview on the symbolism of the Poppy and encouraged citizens to support the American Legion by donating during their Poppy Days fundraisers.
A. Minutes - April 19, 2017
B. Resolution No. (R)17-18, 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) Density Meter/Contraband Detection Kits under the Operation Stonegarden program
C. Acceptance of the Oro Valley Water Utility Commission Annual Report dated April 2017
D. Resolution No. (R)17-19, authorizing the acceptance of an easement for a future public trailhead, parking area and trail segment on the southwest side of the Big Wash Bridge along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to approve Consent Agenda items (A - D).
MOTION carried, 0-0.
Town Clerk Mike Standish gave an overview of the special bond election process and important dates.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos presented item #1 and outlined the following:
- Background
- Recent History of Naranja Park
- Proposal Per Community Request
- Field Use and Unmet Demand
- Financing Plan
Ms. Lemos concluded the presentation by introducing Mark Reader, Managing Director from Stifel, Nicolaus & Company and Zach Sakas from Gust Rosenfeld.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1
The following individuals spoke in support of item #1.
Oro Valley resident Richard Tracy
Oro Valley resident Brian Mitchell
Oro Valley resident Fred Narcaroti
The following individuals spoke in opposition of item #1.
Oro Valley resident Vaughn Barnes
Oro Valley resident Donald Bristow
The following individuals spoke on item #1.
Oro Valley resident John Spiker
Kirk Astroth
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Hiremath and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)17-17, ordering and calling a Special Bond Election to be held in and for the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, on November 7, 2017, to submit the decision to the qualified electors thereof the question of authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds and a secondary property tax as security in the amount of $17,000,000 for improvements for Naranja Park.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
MOTION carried, 0-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
MOTION carried, 0-0.