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MINUTES BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION August 20, 2019 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Present:	James Beasley, Chairman
	John Latchford, Vice Chairman
	David Newell, Commissioner
	Cathy Solverson, Commissioner
	Charles Kill, Commissioner
Staff Present:	Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, Council Liaison
	Mary Jacobs, Town Manager
	Stacey Lemos, Administrative Services Director/CFO
	Wendy Gomez, Senior Budget Analyst
	Peter Abraham, Water Utility Director
	Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks & Recreation Director
	Kevin Artz, Interim Finance Director
	Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger decided he would not speak. But requested the Commission have a Pledge of Allegiance.

Oro Valley resident Jen Lefevre spoke regarding the Town's golf courses and Town budget.

Oro Valley resident Susan Pearcy spoke regarding the Town's budget and finances.

Oro Valley resident Greg Kishi spoke on behalf of The Villages as the President of the Association.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

No Comments received.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2019 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


				Motion by Commissioner Cathy Solverson, seconded by Commissioner David Newell to amend the July 16, 2019 minutes to state the spreadsheet prepared by a few of the Commission Members was a draft document and is for discussion purposes only.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	2.			REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS FOR TOWN GOLF COURSE OPTIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN COUNCIL. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Cost recovery and subsidy of Town recreation programs and operations Potential use of dedicated sales tax revenues for other Town purposes Consideration of proposal submitted by surrounding homeowners associations Reclaimed water charges
				Rob DeMore, President, Troon Privé, presented a PowePoint presentation for the Commission. Discussion ensued between Mr. DeMore, staff and the Commission. Chairman Beasley recessed the meeting at 6:20 pm Chairman Beasley reconvened the meeting at 6:25 pm Chairman Beasley referred back to Item 1 and informed the Commission the language for the amendment to the minutes was approved but not the minutes.


				Motion by Commissioner Cathy Solverson, seconded by Commissioner David Newell moved to approve the minutes as amended.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
				Chairman Beasley resumed the meeting with Item 2. Peter Abraham, Water Utility Director provided an overview of the reclaimed water system and reclaimed water rate. Discussion ensued between Mr. Abraham and the Commission. Kristy Diaz-Trahan, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding a cost recovery for the Recreation department. Discussion ensued between Ms. Diaz-Trahan, staff and the Commission. The Commission continued discussion with staff regarding golf operations and sales tax revenues for other Town purposes. Steve Jones, Board Member for Canada Hills Community Homeowners Association came forward to discuss the proposal from the Association to contribute $100,000.00 annually for the next ten (10) years in support of the 36 holes of golf at El Conquistador and La Canada. The Commission continued with their discussion regarding golf operations.


				Motion by Commissioner Cathy Solverson, seconded by Commissioner David Newell to discontinue analysis of the 27 hole option.

Discussion regarding the 27 hole option ensued.

Commissioner Solverson withdrew her motion, Commissioner Newell withdrew his second.


				Motion by Vice Chairman John Latchford, seconded by Commissioner Charles Kill to recommend to the Council they authorize representatives or a committee to engage in discussion with HOA's regarding possible contributions and require that those individuals move as expeditiously as possible.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
				Discussion continued amongst staff and the Commission.


				Motion by Vice Chairman John Latchford, seconded by Commissioner Cathy Solverson moved to recommend Council establish an acceptable goal for subsidy of golf operations in the Town.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried


				Motion by Commissioner Cathy Solverson, seconded by Commissioner Charles Kill moved to recommend Council give notice to HSL of intent of Town to cease golf operations at the Pusch Ridge course.

Vote: 4 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Commissioner David Newell

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Chairman Beasley stated the Pension Fund. (no date specific)

Commissioner Newell stated the Goals and priorities of excess funds for the Community Center Funds

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Vice Chairman John Latchford, seconded by Commissioner Charles Kill to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m..

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Budget and Finance Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 20th day of August, 2019. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2019.

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Veronica Cubbage
Senior Office Specialist