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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
AUGUST 1, 2013
* CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kavanagh called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers
* INVOCATION – Representative member of A United Church
Pastor David Felton provided the invocation.
* ROLL CALL
Present for roll call were the following members of the City Council: Mayor Kavanagh, Councilmember Leger,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Dickey, Councilmember Yates, Vice Mayor Elkie, and
Councilmember Hansen. Town Manager Ken Buchanan, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire and Town Clerk
Bevelyn J. Bender were also present.
* MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor announced that Agenda Items #9 and #10 - Prevco Subsea Housing (as listed under the Regular
Agenda Items) have been postponed until the August 15th Regular Council meeting at the request of the
applicant.
i) The Mayor may review recent events attended relating to economic development.
No remarks were made at this time.
iii) The Mayor will read a Proclamation regarding the Red Shirt Fridays.
Mayor Kavanagh advised that since 2010, the Fountain Hi lls Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and
AMVETS have shown support for American service men and women by promoting "Red Shirt Fridays" in
Fountain Hills. She said that it is the desire of these organizations to reinvigorate this noble effort to honor
those who contribute to liberty and freedom in America and around the world. The Mayor encouraged the
residents of Fountain Hills to wear red every Friday and announce silently that they are grateful to their service
men and women for their bravery and sacrifice and that we will not forget them. Mayor Kavanagh proclaimed
each Friday in Town to be "Red Shirt Day."
iv) The Mayor will read a Proclamation honoring the late President Dr. Clinton M. Pattea of the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation.
Mayor Kavanagh noted that the Town of Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation have lived and
worked together for many years and said that since the 1960's, President Dr. Clinton M. Pattea exhibited
visionary leadership of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. She stated that he worked tirelessly t o promote
education, culture, health and wellness and economic opportunity. The Mayor advised that the leadership of
President Dr. Clinton M. Pattea led to the betterment of both the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Town
of Fountain Hills and added that his inspirational accomplishments will endure. The Mayor proclaimed the
Town's gratitude and respect for the life and legacy of their friend and neighbor, President Dr. Clinton M.
Pattea.
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The Mayor further stated that before President Dr. Clinton M. Pattea's passing, she had the opportunity to attend
an event honoring this life service and accomplishments. She noted that the event was attended by dignitaries
and officials far and wide and he was a great friend who will be missed.
* SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
i) Introduction of Town of Fountain Hills' Fire Chief, Randy Roberts.
Town Manager, Ken Buchanan, addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and requested that Randy
Roberts step forward at this time. He noted that he served as the Town's Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal
from 2007 until June of 2013 and currently serves as the Interim Fire Chief. He briefly discussed Chief Roberts'
extensive background in fire service and noted his commitment to Town of Fountain Hills, which he calls home.
Mr. Buchanan said that he is pleased to announce that Randy Roberts is the new Fire Chief for the Town of
Fountain Hills.
Chief Roberts thanked Mr. Buchanan for the opportunity to serve as Fire Chief for the Town and thanked t he
Council for their ongoing support.
Mayor Kavanagh congratulated Chief Roberts on his appointment and said that they look forward to working
with him.
ii) Recognition of the Town of Fountain Hills' designation as a Playful City U.S.A. Community.
Kathy Worrell, from the Community Services Department, addressed the Council relative to this agenda item.
She noted that the national organization "KaBOOM" has recognized the Town of Fountain Hills as a Playful
City U.S.A. community in 2013, a distinction that the Town has now earned four (4) times. She reported that
217 cities and towns, including Fountain Hills, were selected for implementing best and promising practices that
promote play in schools and neighborhoods and engaging residents. She stressed the importance of providing
children with quality play experiences and advised that the Community Services Department would like to work
with the School District in an effort to increase the amount of recess play time children enjoy daily when school
is in session (increase from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, both structured and unstructured). She highlighted the
benefits of receiving this award (eligibility for grants, media exposure, etc.) and thanked the Council for their
support.
Mayor Kavanagh expressed appreciation to Mark Mayer and the entire Parks & Recreation Department for their
efforts in this important area.
iii) Recognition of the Town of Fountain Hills' designation as top "Booming Suburb" in Arizona as per
the Coldwell Banker Real Estate's survey in the final installment of their "Best Places to Live" series.
Town Manager Ken Buchanan addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and stated that the designation
came as a surprise to the Town. He reported that Coldwell Banker Real Estate's survey ranked Fountain Hills
the top point getter in Arizona and explained how the survey was conducted to identify the best places to live
and criteria that was used for scoring purposes.
iv) Quarterly Budget Report by Deputy Town Manager Julie Ghetti for the fiscal quarter ending June
30, 2013.
Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director Julie Ghetti addressed the Council relative to this agenda item. She
highlighted a brief PowerPoint presentation on the Quarterly Budget for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2013
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(Copy available on line and in the office of the Town Clerk). She noted that a final report will be provided to
the Council in October after the annual audit.
Ms. Ghetti outlined the following in her presentation:
* Revenues by Fund (FY ending 6/30/13) - Total $18.5 million
* General Fund Revenues by Source - Total $13.3 million
* State Shared Revenues - Total $5.1 million
* Local Sales Tax Collections by Type (FY 2009 through FY 2013) - Total $7.9 million
* General Fund Expenditures (FY ending 6/30/13)
* General Fund Expenditures by Department - Total $12.2 million
* Highway Revenue User Funds (HURF) - Total $2.0 million
HURF Expenditures - Total $2.0 million
* Other Funds Revenues - Total $3.3 million
* Other Funds Expenditures - Total $3.3 million
Ms. Ghetti summarized her presentation and stated the following:
* Fund balances remain healthy for all funds
* General Fund revenues are higher than last fiscal year but 3.6% lower than budgeted
* General Fund expenditures were 90% of the budget
* Pavement management remains a priority and will be funded through Vehicle License Tax revenues
* Approximately $200,000 of surplus General Fund reserves will be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund
per policy (after audit)
Ms. Ghetti also informed the Council that the Fund Balance is $22,086,963. She indicated her willingness to
respond to any questions.
Councilmember Dickey referred to the one-cent sales tax and said that they didn't locally get that even though
they were at 9.9% -- it still just went into the State to be put into the State Shared revenues. She asked if
because it expired whether Ms. Ghetti anticipates having a problem next year on what they (the Town) would
anticipate getting for Shared revenues from sales tax.
Ms. Ghetti responded that according to the League of Arizona Cities & Towns, they are expecting that it would
not have an impact on cities and towns -- they are anticipating that it would go up.
Mayor Kavanagh thanked Ms. Ghetti for her presentation.
v) Recognition of the Town of Fountain Hills' first Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) for year
ending June 30, 2012.
Ms. Ghetti addressed the Council and advised that the Government Finance Officers Association, GFOA,
sponsored the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and the Town of Fountain Hills submitted a PAFR for
consideration. She said that the Town has been awarded a PAFR Award, which is valid for one year. She
explained the criteria that had to be met in order to qualify for the Award. She explained that this was the
Town's first attempt at submittal and it was really a "toe in the water" effort in order to obtain feedback and staff
was pleasantly surprised when they were notified they had won an Award. She acknowledged the huge
contributions of one of the Town's most valuable volunteers, Craig Rudolphy, who took an outline and an idea
and created a report that met all of the requirements for the Award. She noted that Fountain Hills is one of only
eight agencies that have received the Award and they are proud to be included in with that group. She advised
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that the report is available on the Town's website under Administration. She showed the Award Plaque to the
Council.
Mayor Kavanagh and members of the Council congratulated Ms. Ghetti and the entire Finance Department on
this huge accomplishment as well as Mr. Rudolphy for his excellent efforts in this regard.
The Mayor commented that she, the members of Council and staff are wearing purple ribbons to show support
for Drowning Impact Awareness Month (August). She said that the announcement was made in June and
thanked the Police and Fire Departments for all that they do. She stressed the importance o f watching children
around water.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #1 –CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM JUNE 20, 2013.
AGENDA ITEM #2 – CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION 2013-06, ABANDONING
WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN PUBLIC
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEASTERLY PROPERTY
LINE OF PLAT 604B, BLOCK 6, LOT 18 (11711 SPOTTED HORSE WAY) AS RECORDED IN BOOK
196 OF MAPS, PAGE 27, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. EA13-07 (RG
DEVELOPMENT, INC.).
AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION 2013-32, ABANDONING
WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN PUBLIC
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, BUT RETAINING A TELECOMMUNICATION
EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF PLAT 603C, BLOCK 5,
LOT 20 (15728 E. SYCAMORE DRIVE) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 161 OF MAPS, PAGE 43,
RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ. EA13-06 (BATTEEN).
AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION 2013-40, ABANDONING
WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN PUBLIC
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE EASTERLY SIDE PROPERTY LINE
OF PLAT 201A, BLOCK 1, LOT 6 (11817 N. NIGHTINGALE CIRCLE) AS RECORDED IN BOOK
150 OF MAPS, PAGE 32, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. EA13-08 (ROBERT
TIDRICK).
AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL REPLAT FOR A LOT JOIN AT 16707 AND
16719 E. LAST TRAIL DRIVE, AKA PLAT 412-B, BLOCK 5, LOTS 5 & 6. (APN 176-09-278) CASE
#S2013-02.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION 2013-39, THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AMENDED AND RESTATED
AUGUST 1, 2013.
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AGENDA ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
FIREROCK PLAZA (REPLAT 704, BLOCK 6, LOT 6) TO ALLOW A DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
CASE #SU2007-04.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY JEAN LINZER, REPRESENTING THE FOUNTAIN HILLS AND
LOWER VERDE VALLEY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF A
FUNDRAISER. THE EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013, FROM 5:00 -
10:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
Councilmember Yates MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as listed and Councilmember Dickey
SECONDED the motion.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on these agenda items.
A roll call vote was taken as follows:
Councilmember Dickey Aye
Vice Mayor Elkie Aye
Councilmember Leger Aye
Councilmember Hansen Aye
Councilmember Yates Aye
Councilmember Brown Aye
Mayor Kavanagh Aye
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0).
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING FIVE COMMISSIONERS AND ONE
YOUTH COMMISSIONER TO THE STRATEGIC PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION (SPAC),
EACH FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON AUGUST 1, 2013 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2015.
Mayor Kavanagh MOVED to appoint Dana Saar, Nick DePorter, Alan Magazine, Nancy Ordanski, and Alice
Brovan in addition to Kate Domin (as the Youth Commissioner) to the Strategic Planning Advisory Commission
(SPAC), each for a term beginning on August 1, 2013 and expiring on June 30, 2015 and Councilmember
Hansen SECONDED the motion.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item.
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM #9 - PUBLIC HEARING OF A REQUEST FOR A RE-ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-3
AND FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PREVCO SUBSEA HOUSINGS, LLC TO
REMODEL AN EXISTING 4,830 SQ. FT. OFFICE BUILDING, CONSTRUCT AN ADDITIONAL
9,960 SQ. FT. LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING AND TO INSTALL
ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND OTHER SITE UPGRADES AT 11843 N. DESERT VISTA.
(CASE Z2013-05, #SU2013-02).
NOTE: This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed To The August 15, 2013 Meeting At The Request Of The
Applicant.
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AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A RE-ZONING FROM C-1 TO C-3
AND FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PREVCO SUBSEA HOUSINGS, LLC TO
REMODEL AN EXISTING 4,830 SQ. FT. OFFICE BUILDING, CONSTRUCT AN ADDITIONAL
9,960 SQ. FT. LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING AND TO INSTALL
ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND OTHER SITE UPGRADES AT 11843 N. DESERT VISTA.
(CASE Z2013-05, #SU2013-02).
NOTE: This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed To The August 15, 2013 Meeting At The Request Of The
Applicant.
AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2013-24, LEVYING UPON THE
ASSESSED VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
SUBJECT TO TAXATION, A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OF
VALUATION SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE
ANNUAL BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR BOND REDEMPTIONS, AND FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PAYING INTEREST UPON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2014.
Town Manager Ken Buchanan addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and stated that since 1991 the
voters of Fountain Hills have approved four bond issues for paving roads, construction of the Library/Museum
buildings and purchase of open space. He noted that the annual payment on the bonds (debt service) is repaid
through an ad valorem property tax on all property owners in Town. He added that the FY 2013-14 debt service
payment is $1,015,850, which will be submitted to Maricopa County to calculate the rate. He said that based on
the 2012 secondary assessed valuation of $366,302,672, the tax rate is estimated to be $0.2765 per $100 of
assessed valuation. He advised that staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Vice Mayor Elkie MOVED to approve Resolution 2013-24, levying a property tax upon the assessed valuation
of property within the Town of Fountain Hills for the purpose of paying FY13-14 principal and interest and
bonds and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF A BUDGET TRANSFER FROM THE SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND, MISCELLANEOUS GRANT LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION TO THE VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,690.91, FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS
SCHEDULED IN THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE.
Mr. Buchanan addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and stated that the vehicles (listed in the staff
report and available on line and in the office of the Town Clerk) were approved by the Council and ordered in
April 2013; however, they were delivered after July 1, 2013. He explained that Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) require that assets be recorded on financial statements when they are received, not ordered
and therefore a budget adjustment is necessary to carry forward the encumbrance from FY13 to FY14 for those
vehicles that were not delivered to the Town prior to July 1st.
Councilmember Yates MOVED to approve the budget transfer as recommended and Councilmember Hansen
SECONDED the motion.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item.
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM #13 - DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED
LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS RESOLUTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
ADOPTION BY THE 2014 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AT THEIR AUGUST 27, 2013 BUSINESS
MEETING, HELD DURING THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS ANNUAL
CONFERENCE.
Mr. Buchanan addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and said that the proposed resolutions have
been included in the Council's packets (Copy available on line and in the office of the Town Clerk). He noted
that they are the compilation of proposals from cities and towns and the League Resolutions Committee will
meet on August 27, 2013 at the Annual Conference to discuss the proposed policies for the 2014 legislative
session. He stated that Mayor Kavanagh represents the Town on the Resolutions Committee and staff is seeking
discussion and/or direction from the Council regarding the proposed resolutions.
Mayor Kavanagh advised that the Town is already enjoined in Resolution #11 (Urges the Arizona State
Legislature to stoop future sweeps of Highway User Revenue Funds (HURF) allocated to Arizona cities and
towns and to restore HURF funding to FY2008 levels). She asked if any members of the Council wanted to
discuss a particular resolution.
The Mayor noted that she is also going to be discussing Resolution #7 (Requests that A.R.S. 34-603, which
deals with alternative project delivery methods (APDM) allow the use of "the final list in the procurement" until
a contract for construction is entered into. Requests that the agent be allowed to pursue negotiations for pre-
construction services with other persons on the list, provided that the agent does not recommence negotiations or
enter into a contract for the construction or professional services covered by the final list with any person or firm
on the final list with whom the agent has terminated negotiations). She stated that earlier in the year, she and
Councilmembers Yates and Brown attended a meeting with some stakeholders to discuss some changes to the
procurement process and at that time they were unable to make any progress so she was really glad that other
cities and towns that will be affected by this are speaking up. She added that perhaps working together they
might be able to get some changes made so she will definitely be discussing this item and she hopes that they
can change this from the current status of just discussing it with the stakeholders to moving it on for legislative
action.
Councilmember Dickey referred to Resolutions #2 (Urges the Governor and the State Legislature to develop and
pass legislation that allows greater flexibility in annexing county islands) and #3 (Resolves that the Arizona
State Legislature should amend Title 48 to prohibit fire districts from annexing areas inside the municipal
planning area in counties of more than 500,000 persons without the consent of the municipality unless the
municipality does not operate a municipal fire department). She stated that this would probably be good for
some towns but there are also towns like Fountain Hills where probably annexations won't occur but obviously
this will affect the "big pie" when they think about the 91 cities/towns that State Shared revenues are distributed
to. She asked Town Attorney Andrew McGuire to speak to this issue (what was the motivation for this and does
he see this being detrimental to a place like Fountain Hills?). She added that the Town gets a smaller piece o f
the pie every year because they are not really growing and asked whether this have a minor effect on the Town.
Mr. McGuire advised that he doesn't think they can really gauge what the potential revenue impact will be
because of the large number of county islands that are surrounded by cities and towns throughout the State. He
noted that a lot of them are small in population but large in value and others, like Leisure World, have a lot of
people in them and something like that might have a big impact. He added that in terms of value to the Town,
there really isn't much value because the Town does not have the opportunity for an annexation of this nature at
all. He said this is intended more for a place like the Town of Gilbert where a per son who lives on one side of
the street has municipal fire service but another person across the street doesn't and has to pay for fire services.
He stated that he thinks the resolutions are trying to address some of those issues rather than the smaller pockets.
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Councilmember Dickey commented that she believes there will be a lot of discussion about this and the region
will want to push for this and if they do it will go through the legislative process and there will be a lot of
discussion on that. She added that she was just wondering about the effects of that.
Mr. Buchanan stated that as Mr. McGuire noted there are county island s out there that would increase
population and there are other areas in the State that are maybe more direct to her question. He said if they look
at the Town of Queen Creek, there are 80,000 people in unincorporated areas and if they start annexations , the
population would increase. He added that half of Tucson is in the county as well so if they start doing
annexations there, they will see the "pie" get smaller.
Mayor Kavanagh pointed out that right now #1 and #2 are merged and supported by Oro Valley, Yuma,
Bullhead City, Marana and Wickenburg and the Subcommittee recommended approval. She said if they have
any objections to those that have already been approved by the Subcommittee, then she would have to have that
pulled off for a separate discussion.
Councilmember Dickey stated that without really going into it, perhaps they are getting kind of nonsense
roadblocks put in front of them which she really doesn't want to continue with but it's hard to know what they
are talking about --making it easier and more flexible. She added that she imagines that if people who don't
want to get annexed start to think it's too easy, they will have their say.
Councilmember Leger advised that Resolution #13 (Urges the authorization of expenditure and full
appropriations through the reenactment of repealed A.R.S. 41 -501, 503 and 504 to restore the Arizona State
Park Heritage Fund) is important to the Town. He said that he would like Community Services Director Mark
Mayer to discuss his experience with Heritage Funds (is it advantageous to the Town and if so how) and he
would also like Town Attorney Andrew McGuire address the status of those funds.
Mr. Mayer addressed the Council and said that the Town has benefitted from the use of Arizona State Park
Heritage Funds for a number of years. He noted that the funds have contributed to the development at each of
the Town's parks, including Fountain Park, Golden Eagle Park, Four Peaks Park and Desert Vista Park. He
added that since the first grant was received from the Heritage Fund, the Town has been awarded seven grants
totaling almost $3.3 million in funding (Memorandum to the Council on this issue available on line and in the
office of the Town Clerk). He further stated that in the past the Funds were available as a 50/50 match between
State and local funds. He emphasized that the availability of Heritage Funds seems even more critical now as
municipalities struggle with having the necessary funds currently available for funding the improvements to
local parks. He mentioned projects that still have to be completed and how necessary the funds are to
accomplish those goals.
Mr. McGuire said that he doesn't think that the statutory provision was an initiative but rather was put in place
by the Legislature but he is not quite sure. He stated that he doesn't think it changes the Legislature's view as in
terms of funds that are sweepable except for State Shared revenues. He noted that he believes the League's
position and what this resolution is intended to do is much like the HURF resolution -- that they restore it to the
statutory guidelines (put it back to where it was).
Councilmember Leger commented on the folks who are on board with this and want the funds restored to
previous levels. He asked where they are with that, 50%, 80%?
Mr. McGuire responded that he thought it was 100% the last time it was swept and he isn't sure whether that
was last year or not.
Councilmember Leger advised that he would like to invite the Council to think about having the Mayor
advocate for the Town of Fountain Hills at the State and at the League Conference.
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Mayor Kavanagh noted that they have merged Resolution #13 with one of the others, which is probably the one
that caused that not to be capped. She said that she could attempt to have the Heritage Fund one pulled away
from the other one because right now both of them together are recommended for approval but she is not sure if
together that will pass.
Councilmember Leger expressed the opinion that the Mayor would get support from those who have signed on
to that and agreed that separating them might increase the possibility of passage. He added that it cert ainly
would be nice to see those funds restored.
Councilmember Dickey commented that the one about being a partner sounds like surrender and she would like
it to be extricated.
Mayor Kavanagh agreed and said it doesn't say who pays for what and so the best possible scenario would be to
get them separated. She added that she will keep an eye on it and keep the Council informed.
AGENDA ITEM #14 - COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER KEN
BUCHANAN.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or (ii)
directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council.
A. None.
AGENDA ITEM #15 – SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORT ON RECENT
ACTIVITIES BY THE TOWN MANAGER KEN BUCHANAN.
None.
AGENDA ITEM #16 - ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Yates SECONDED the motion,
which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By _________________________________________
Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor
ATTEST AND
PREPARED BY:
_____________________________________
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session held
by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 1st day of August, 2013. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 15th day of August, 2013.
______________________________________
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk