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HomeMy WebLinkAbout140320PREVISED: 3/18/14 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded and , as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children ar e not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker. If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing. Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Council. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave. Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger Councilmember Tait D. Elkie Councilmember Cecil A. Yates Z:\z:\council packets\2014\r140320\140320a.docx Last Printed 3/18/2014 1:20 PM Page 2 of 3 AGENDA  CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh  INVOCATION – Deacon John LesCallett, Angelican Church of Fountain Hills  ROLL CALL – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh  MAYOR’S REPORT i) The Mayor will read a PROCLAMATION declaring April as Volunteer Month in the Town of Fountain Hills. ii) RECOGNITION that the Town of Fountain Hills has received, for the 19th consecutive year, the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING for Fiscal Year 2012/13 for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. iii) RECOGNITION of Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director Julie Ghetti and Supervisor of Recreation Bryan Hughes for their years of service to the Town of Fountain Hills.  SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS i) The Mayor may review recent events attended relating to economic development. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (1 – 4) All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, non-controversial matters and will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council. All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or member of the public so requests. If a Councilmember or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the consent agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from March 6 and 10, 2014. Z:\z:\council packets\2014\r140320\140320a.docx Last Printed 3/18/2014 1:20 PM Page 3 of 3 2. CONSIDERATION of approving LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by Lawrence Edward Elliget, Owner/Agent of Vetrone Ventures LLC DBA Moxie Modern Fare located at 13014 N Saguaro Blvd #101, Fountain Hills, AZ. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant). 3. CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2014 – 11, abandoning whatever right, title, or interest the Town has in portions of certain public utility and drainage easements located at the southwesterly property line of Plat 431, Block 2, Lot 7 (15252 N. Del Ray Drive) as recorded in Book 151 of Maps, Page 43, Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA2014-01 (Kunkel) 4. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-17, approving the revised Town organizational chart for the Administration Department, 2013-14 Pay Plan, Schedule of Authorized Positions and Employee Job Descriptions to reclassify the positions of Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director to Finance Director and Accounting Supervisor to Accountant. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 5. PUBLIC HEARING of ORDINANCE #14-02, amending the Town of Fountains Zoning Ordinance Chapter 24, Medical Marijuana Uses, related to Medical Marijuana Dispensary days and hours of operation. Case #Z2014-01 6. CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #14-02, amending the Town of Fountains Zoning Ordinance Chapter 24, Medical Marijuana Uses, related to Medical Marijuana Dispensary days and hours of operation. Case #Z2014-01 7. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-03, adopting issuance and post-issuance compliance procedures relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds, Build America Bonds (Direct Pay), Recovery Zone Bonds, Tax Credit Bonds and Tax Credit Bonds (Direct Pay). 8. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF relating to any item included in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns weekly LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN or relating to any ACTION PROPOSED OR PENDING BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE. 9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager. 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. 10. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Mayor, Individual Councilmembers, and the Town Manager. 11. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 13th day of March, 2014. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480 -816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. REVISED: 3/18/14 NOTICE OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL TIME: 6:30 P.M. WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Councilmembers of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Council meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Town Council are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived. PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Anyone wishing to speak before the Council must fill out a speaker’s card and submit it to the Town Clerk prior to Council discussion of that Agenda item. Speaker Cards are located in the Council Chamber Lobby and near the Clerk’s position on the dais. Speakers will be called in the order in which the speaker cards were received either by the Clerk or the Mayor. At that time, speakers should stand and approach the podium. Speakers are asked to state their name and whether or not they reside in Fountain Hills (do not provide a home address) prior to commenting and to direct their comments to the Presiding Officer and not to individual Councilmembers. Speakers’ statements should not be repetitive. If a speaker chooses not to speak when called, the speaker will be deemed to have waived his or her opportunity to speak on the matter. Speakers may not (i) reserve a portion of their time for a later time or (ii) transfer any portion of their time to another speaker. If there is a Public Hearing, please submit the speaker card to speak to that issue during the Public Hearing. Individual speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Council. Time limits may be waived by (i) discretion of the Town Manager upon request by the speaker not less than 24 hours prior to a Meeting, (ii) consensus of the Council at Meeting or (iii) the Mayor either prior to or during a Meeting. Please be respectful when making your comments. If you do not comply with these rules, you will be asked to leave. Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh Councilmember Dennis Brown Vice Mayor Cassie Hansen Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger Councilmember Tait D. Elkie Councilmember Cecil A. Yates Z:\z:\council packets\2014\r140320\140320a.docx Last Printed 3/18/2014 1:20 PM Page 2 of 3 AGENDA  CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh  INVOCATION – Deacon John LesCallett, Angelican Church of Fountain Hills  ROLL CALL – Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh  MAYOR’S REPORT i) The Mayor will read a PROCLAMATION declaring April as Volunteer Month in the Town of Fountain Hills. ii) RECOGNITION that the Town of Fountain Hills has received, for the 19th consecutive year, the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING for Fiscal Year 2012/13 for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. iii) RECOGNITION of Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director Julie Ghetti and Supervisor of Recreation Bryan Hughes for their years of service to the Town of Fountain Hills.  SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS i) The Mayor may review recent events attended relating to economic development. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters not listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to the Public” unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public, individual Councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (1 – 4) All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, non-controversial matters and will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council. All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or member of the public so requests. If a Councilmember or member of the public wishes to discuss an item on the consent agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the Consent Agenda or with notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 1. CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from March 6 and 10, 2014. Z:\z:\council packets\2014\r140320\140320a.docx Last Printed 3/18/2014 1:20 PM Page 3 of 3 2. CONSIDERATION of approving LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION submitted by Lawrence Edward Elliget, Owner/Agent of Vetrone Ventures LLC DBA Moxie Modern Fare located at 13014 N Saguaro Blvd #101, Fountain Hills, AZ. This is for a series 12 license (Restaurant). 3. CONSIDERATION for approval of RESOLUTION 2014 – 11, abandoning whatever right, title, or interest the Town has in portions of certain public utility and drainage easements located at the southwesterly property line of Plat 431, Block 2, Lot 7 (15252 N. Del Ray Drive) as recorded in Book 151 of Maps, Page 43, Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA2014-01 (Kunkel) 4. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-17, approving the revised Town organizational chart for the Administration Department, 2013-14 Pay Plan, Schedule of Authorized Positions and Employee Job Descriptions to reclassify the positions of Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director to Finance Director and Accounting Supervisor to Accountant. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 5. PUBLIC HEARING of ORDINANCE #14-02, amending the Town of Fountains Zoning Ordinance Chapter 24, Medical Marijuana Uses, related to Medical Marijuana Dispensary days and hours of operation. Case #Z2014-01 6. CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #14-02, amending the Town of Fountains Zoning Ordinance Chapter 24, Medical Marijuana Uses, related to Medical Marijuana Dispensary days and hours of operation. Case #Z2014-01 7. CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2014-03, adopting issuance and post-issuance compliance procedures relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds, Build America Bonds (Direct Pay), Recovery Zone Bonds, Tax Credit Bonds and Tax Credit Bonds (Direct Pay). 8. DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF relating to any item included in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns weekly LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN or relating to any ACTION PROPOSED OR PENDING BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE. 9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION to the Town Manager. 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. 10. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS and REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES by the Mayor, Individual Councilmembers, and the Town Manager. 11. ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 13th day of March, 2014. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5100 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Council with this agenda are available for review in the Clerk’s office. redactredact 2136041.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE REVISED TOWN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR THE ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, 2013-14 PAY PLAN, SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTIONS TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITIONS OF DEPUTY TOWN MANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR TO FINANCE DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR TO ACCOUNTANT. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) approved Resolution No. 2013-38 on June 20, 2013, as revised by Resolution 2013-59 on December 5, 2013, approving the Town of Fountain Hills Organizational Chart, the 2013-14 Pay Plan, the Schedule of Authorized Positions and the Employee Job Descriptions (collectively, the “Staffing Authorization”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to revise the Staffing Authorization to incorporate the reclassification of the position title of Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director to Finance Director and the position title of Accounting Supervisor to Accountant (collectively, the “Reclassification”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Town Council hereby approves and authorizes the Reclassification and directs that the necessary related changes be made to (i) the Town of Fountain Hills Organizational Chart for the Administration Department, (ii) the 2013-14 Pay Plan, (iii) the Schedule of Authorized Positions and (iv) the employee job descriptions, all in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, March 20, 2014. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kenneth W. Buchanan, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney 2136041.1 EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 2014-17 [Revised Organizational Chart, 2013-14 Pay Plan, Schedule of Authorized Positions and Employee Job Descriptions] See following pages. Town Manager Executive Assistant *Volunteer Coordinator (.88) ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT FY13-14 Finance Director Town Clerk *HR Administrator/ Risk Manager (.75) *Economic Development * Part time Full Time IT Coordinator Financial Services /IT Tech Accountant *Accounting Clerk (.6) *Customer Service Rep (1) 2013-14 PAY PLAN POSITION TITLE MINIMUM MAXIMUM Finance Director 83,323 118,494 Development Services Director 82,044 116,675 Town Engineer 75,283 107,060 Community Services Director 72,277 102,785 Court Administrator 65,864 93,665 Town Clerk 58,419 83,078 Senior Planner 56,193 79,912 Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner 54,891 78,061 Recreation Supervisor 52,056 74,029 Street Superintendent 52,056 74,029 Parks Supervisor 51,106 72,678 Information Technology Coordinator 48,610 69,128 Executive Assistant to Town Manager/Council 46,000 65,417 Facilities/Environmental Supervisor 46,000 65,417 Senior Services Supervisor 43,642 62,063 Accountant 42,463 60,387 Event Coordinator -Community Center 39,253 55,822 Recreation Program Coordinator 39,253 55,822 Operations Coordinator - Community Center 35,676 50,735 EXEMPT POSITIONS 2013-14 PAY PLAN POSITION TITLE MINIMUM MAXIMUM Human Resources Administrator/Risk Manager 32.73 46.55 Economic Development Specialist 27.56 39.19 GIS Technician/CAD Operator 20.39 29.00 Traffic Signal Technician II 20.39 29.00 Civil Engineer Inspector 19.54 27.79 Code Enforcement Officer 18.16 25.83 Information Technology Technician 17.89 25.44 Park Operations Lead 17.89 25.44 Fleet Mechanic/Open Space-Landscape Specialist 17.89 25.44 Executive Assistant 17.17 24.42 Facilities Maintenance Technician 16.56 23.55 Building Permit Technician 16.13 22.94 Senior Court Clerk 15.47 22.00 Financial Services Technician 15.00 21.33 Street Maintenance Technician 15.00 21.33 Customer Service Representative 14.20 20.19 Senior Services Activities Coordinator 14.20 20.19 Volunteer Coordinator 14.20 20.19 Accounting Clerk 13.75 19.55 Court Clerk 13.75 19.55 Groundskeeper 12.36 17.60 Operations Support Worker 12.36 17.60 Home Delivered Meals Coordinator 11.57 16.47 Receptionist 11.57 16.47 Custodian 11.16 15.87 Recreation Assistant 9.92 14.11 Senior Services Assistant 9.92 14.11 NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS Schedule of Authorized Positions Position – Title 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 Authorized Authorized Authorized Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE FTE Municipal Court Presiding Judge 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Court Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Court Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Court Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Authorized FTE 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 Administration Town Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant to the Town Manager 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Town Manager/Finance Director 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Executive Asst to Town Mgr/Council 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Town Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Adminstrator/Risk Mgr.1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.75 Volunteer Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.75 0.88 0.88 0.88 Economic Development Administrator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Economic Development Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.63 Public Information Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Community Affairs/Media Relations 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Information Technology Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Technology Technician 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.75 0.50 Information Technology Intern 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Finance Director 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Accounting Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Accountant 1.00 Financial Services Technician 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.75 0.75 0.50 Accounting Clerk 1.50 1.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Customer Service Representative 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.70 0.80 0.80 Receptionist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Authorized FTE 13.50 13.50 13.25 11.25 11.58 11.68 10.56 Development Services Developmental Services Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Works Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Town Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Civil Engineer 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Civil Engineer Inspector 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Civil Engineer Inspector 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planner - Environmental (Stormwater)0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Executive Assistant 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Facilities/Environmental Supervisor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities Maintenance Tech 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 Maintenance/Custodial Worker 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Custodian 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 Street Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Open Space & Landscape Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fleet Mechanic/Open Space 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Traffic Signal Technician I 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Traffic Signal Technician II 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Street Maintenance Technician 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 Planning &Zoning Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planner 2.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 GIS Technician/CAD Operator 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Code Enforcement Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 Planning Assistant 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Chief Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Plans Examiner 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 Building Inspector 3.00 3.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Building Permit Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Authorized FTE 40.50 40.00 35.75 23.25 20.25 18.75 16.25 Community Services Community Services Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Recreation Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Recreation Program Coordinator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Recreation Assistant 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.35 2.45 2.45 2.45 Recreation Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Recreation Intern 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Executive Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Park Operations Lead 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Park Ranger 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Groundskeeper 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 Customer Service Representative 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.30 0.30 0.30 Comm Ctr Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Comm Ctr Operations Supervisor 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Events Coordinator - Community Center 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Operations Coordinator - Community Center 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Operations Support Worker 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 1.65 1.65 Operations Support Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Receptionist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Bartender 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Services Activities Coordinator 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.58 HDM/Special Programs Admin 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Home Delivered Meals Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 Senior Services Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 Senior Aide 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Driver 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Authorized FTE 29.25 29.75 27.10 21.63 21.53 21.18 20.18 Total Authorized FTE 88.25 88.25 81.10 61.13 58.36 56.61 50.99 FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 1 Job Title: Finance Director Department: Finance Immediate Supervisor: Town Manager FLSA Status: Exempt BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities related to activities of finance and budgeting. Provides administrative direction for accounts payable, purchasing, information technology, sales and property tax, prepares annual budget and financial report. Researches, analyzes and develops recommendations on financial and budgetary issues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Physical Strength Code ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 S Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is cross-trained. Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, strategies and goals. 2 S Attends management meetings and public meetings including making presentations to Council, civic and citizen groups. 3 S Oversees preparation of audited financial statements and special audits by coordinating with external auditors, preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, disseminates reports to bond rating agencies. 4 S Manages budget procedures and monitors the Town’s budget including revenues and expenditures. Oversees preparation of annual budget by coordinating department requests, developing management indicators, forecasting revenue projections, preparing budget message, making budget available to citizenry. 5 S Coordinates with bond counsel, investment banking team for bond issuances and refinancing, bond ratings, covenant requirements. 6 S Oversees maintenance of accounting ledgers and records on accounting software. Responsible for safeguarding Town’s assets by implementing appropriate internal controls. * See page 3 – Overall Physical Strength Demands FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 2 JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Knowledge Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional field and specific knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelors of Science in Accounting. Experience Over five years experience in government finance including (3) years in direct supervision. Certifications and Other Requirements Certification by the State of Arizona as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Member of national and local Government Finance Officers Association is desired ** Equivalent combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Reading Work requires the ability to read federal, state, and local regulations, accounting manuals and promulgations, and computer manuals. Math Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division as well as interpolations, statistical analysis, and projections. Writing Work requires the ability to write reports, summaries, memos, letters, outlines, and requests; written reports need to be understandable by the general public. Managerial Planning responsibilities include allocation of personnel and resources to accomplish all assignments that have deadlines and communicating requirements for upcoming changes, deadlines, training and computer updates. Budget Responsibility The incumbent prepares the annual budget document that meets governmental standards (GFOA), prepares estimates of revenues, researches alternative funding resources and may recommend budget allocations for presentation to the Town Manager. Monitors actual versus budgeted revenues and expenditures. Supervisory / Organizational Control Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a group of regular employees in a work unit, including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, and realigning work as needed; performance evaluations and promotions. Complexity Work is governed by broad instructions, objectives and policies. Work requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills The incumbents in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the Town, which may be involved in decision-making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these incumbents work with individuals outside the Town who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with department heads, customers, brokers and sales representatives. FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 3 OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time F = Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS FREQUENCY CODE DESCRIPTION Standing O Talking with staff, making presentations to the public, Town Council or staff Sitting C Deskwork, meetings Walking O Talking with staff, attending meetings Lifting O Files and office supplies Carrying O Files and office supplies Pushing/Pulling R Files and office supplies Reaching O Filing and storage of files Handling C Paperwork, telephone Fine Dexterity C Computer keyboard, calculator, writing Kneeling R Files and office supplies Crouching R Files and office supplies Crawling N None Bending O Files and office supplies Twisting R Files and office supplies Climbing R Stairs Balancing R Files Vision C Reading, computer monitor Hearing C Communicating with personnel and telephone Talking F Communicating with personnel and telephone Foot Controls N N/A Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy S=sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time L=Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. M=Medium Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. H=Heavy Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. VH=Very Heavy Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 4 MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS: Copy machine, fax machine, telephone, calculator, general office supplies, computer and related software, laser and/or inkjet printer ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never HEALTH AND SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Mechanical Hazards N Extreme Temperatures N Chemical Hazards N Noise and Vibration N Electrical Hazards N Wetness/Humidity N Fire Hazards N Respiratory Hazards N Explosives N Physical Hazards N Communicable Diseases N Physical Danger or Abuse N Other (see 1 Below) (1) (2) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: None NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time F = Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Time Pressures F Emergency Situations R Frequent Change of Tasks F Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime F Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously F Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team F Tedious or Exacting Work C Noisy/Distracting Environment O Other (see 3 below) (3) PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Office Environment X Warehouse Shop Vehicle Outdoors Recreation Center Other (see 2 Below) FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 1 Job Title: Accountant Department: Administration Immediate Supervisor: Finance Director FLSA Status: Exempt BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: Performs various accounting duties including processing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and journal entries. Creates and posts entries to the general ledger, reconciles general ledger accounts, and prepares monthly reports. Administers the Procurement Card program and is the liaison for all banking matters. Gathers information for and works closely with the auditors. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and CAFR. Provides support for the MUNIS system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. Physical Strength Code ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 S Maintains records, databases (MUNIS, Access, etc.) and reports. Provides support for MUNIS system, including contacting Tyler Technologies, to correct any issues. 2 S Creates and posts journal entries, reconciles general ledger accounts to journals, reviews, codes and enters cash receipts, reconciles bank statements, assists with budget preparation and works with the auditors on the annual audit. 3 S Prepares monthly revenue and expenditure journals, monitors expenditures to notify departments when budget line items are exceeded, respond to department requests for revenue and expenditure detail reports. Prepares semi-annual improvement district billings, prepares payoff statements and lien releases. 4 S Administers the Procurement Card program and is the liaison for all banking matters. This includes monitoring the online P-Card database to ensure cardholder/supervisor compliance with timely reconciliation of accounts and contacting customer support with cardholder issues. 5 S Prepares various reports such as the monthly sales tax report, quarterly worker's compensation report, monthly revenue and expenditure reports for the department heads, and the fuel inventory allocation report. 6 S Assists the Finance Director and Town Manager with projects as assigned. * See page 3 – Overall Physical Strength Demands FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 2 JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Knowledge Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature, which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience Minimum of two (2) years experience in clerical accounting Certifications and Other Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license for a minimum of 2 yrs. with a good driving record. ** Equivalent combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Reading Work requires the ability to read manuals, contracts, general ledger reports, budget reports and general correspondence. Math Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division as well as business math. Writing Work requires the ability to write memos, emails, and documenting procedures. Managerial None. Budget Responsibility Work requires the ability to coordinate and prepare the annual budget. Job requires the monitoring of department budget expenditures. Supervisory / Organizational Control None. Complexity Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills The incumbent in this position contacts others within the organization. These contacts may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision making authority for purchases or projects. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 3 OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time F = Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS FREQUENCY CODE DESCRIPTION Standing F Filing, making copies, faxing Sitting F Deskwork Walking F To and from office equipment, other offices, mailroom Lifting O Files, office supplies, binders Carrying O Files, mail, binders Pushing/Pulling R File boxes Reaching F For supplies, files, and mail Handling C Paperwork Fine Dexterity F Computer keyboard, calculator, telephone keypad, writing Kneeling O Filing in lower drawers Crouching O Filing in lower drawers Crawling N N/A Bending F Filing in lower drawers Twisting F From computer to other desk areas and bookcase Climbing O Ladder to reach files, stairs Balancing N N/A Vision C Reading, computer monitor Hearing C Communicating with the public and personnel both in person and on the phone Talking F Communicating with the public and personnel both in person and on the phone Foot Controls N N/A Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy S=sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time L=Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. M=Medium Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. H=Heavy Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. VH=Very Heavy Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA Job Description Revised 3/12/14 4 MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS: Calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, typewriter, printer, general office supplies, computer and related software such as MIP, Excel, Word and Access. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never HEALTH AND SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Mechanical Hazards N Extreme Temperatures N Chemical Hazards N Noise and Vibration N Electrical Hazards N Wetness/Humidity N Fire Hazards N Respiratory Hazards N Explosives N Physical Hazards N Communicable Diseases N Physical Danger or Abuse N Other (see 1 Below) (1) (2) PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: None NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS: C = Continuously 2/3 or more of the time F = Frequently From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time O = Occasionally Up to 1/3 of the time R = Rarely Less than 1 hour per week N = Never Never occurs NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Time Pressures F Emergency Situations R Frequent Change of Tasks F Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime O Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously F Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team F Tedious or Exacting Work F Noisy/Distracting Environment R Other (see 3 below) (3) PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Office Environment X Warehouse Shop Vehicle Outdoors Recreation Center Other (see 2 Below) redact redact redact League of Arizona Cities and Towns - Legislative Bulletin http://www.leagueaz.org/bulletin/14/140307/index.cfm?a=print[3/10/2014 6:34:34 AM] Issue 9 - March 7, 2014 Legislative Overview As predicted last week, legislators were focused on floor action, particularly in the House where Monday saw six Committee of the Whole (COW) calendars and Thursday saw eight COW calendars. A number of bills were also Third Read in both chambers, with Senate President Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert) cautioning senators to prepare for a similar level of activity next week. The urgency may be justified as, by rule, the Legislature only has two more weeks to get bills out of committee and there has been no indication of an extension of the deadline. This week saw movement on two policy matters of high importance for the League. First, SB 1413, which is the electricity tax- exemption for manufacturers that the Governor highlighted in her state of the state address, moved rapidly through the Senate, and included an amendment to address concerns raised by the League. Secondly, HB 2692, which essentially provides full funding to the Highway User Revenue Fund for the next fiscal years, overcame a major hurdle by passing out of the House and moving onto the Senate for further consideration. The League is pleased with the developments on both matters and is thankful for the efforts on these bills. More details about each measure can be found below. Utility Tax Exemptions This week, SB 1413 (taxes; manufacturers' electricity sales; exemption) saw significant movement. The bill passed out of the Senate Rules Committee, was caucused, amended in COW and passed out of the Senate by a vote of 25-0. Sponsored by Senator Steve Yarbrough (R-Chandler), SB 1413, as amended, exempts electricity used in manufacturing and smelting operations from state transaction privilege taxes and stipulates that if a city or town wishes to provide a similar exemption it must be provided to all manufacturers and must have the same definitions as the state. Additionally, the definitions in the bill are more fleshed out and narrowed to reflect existing practices within the Department of Revenue. With these changes, the League dropped its opposition to the bill. The League is thankful for the support of the Governor, her staff, and the numerous others that all played a role in listening to our concerns and working with cities and towns to draft a compromise that preserves local authority while further improving the business climate in Arizona. HURF Restoration The House voted 49-9 on Thursday to pass HB 2692 (DPS; operating expenses; appropriation; intent). Sponsored by Speaker of the House Andy Tobin (R-Paulden), the bill appropriates $119 million in each of the next two years from the state general fund to the Department of Public Safety for operational expenses. This will effectively restore Highway User Revenue Fund money to the proper distribution formula. Cities and towns specifically rely on HURF revenue to maintain local roads. The League strongly supports the measure and thanks Speaker Tobin for his leadership and support on the issue. Graffiti HB 2571 (criminal damage; economic costs) passed House Third Read by a vote of 58-0 on Wednesday. Sponsored by Representative Juan Carlos Escamilla (D-San Luis), HB 2571 allows victims of economic damage, especially graffiti, to recover their abatement costs. The bill was amended in the Judiciary Committee to stipulate that those costs should be reasonable, and capped at $2500 for offenses committed by juveniles. The bill now proceeds to the Senate. League of Arizona Cities and Towns - Legislative Bulletin http://www.leagueaz.org/bulletin/14/140307/index.cfm?a=print[3/10/2014 6:34:34 AM] Energy Efficiency Building Codes SB 1227 (municipalities; counties; energy efficient codes) passed the Senate Committee of the Whole with an amendment to clarify that the bill does not impact "dark sky" codes. The bill, sponsored by Senator Chester Crandell (R-Heber), prohibits municipalities from adopting any new energy efficiency building codes. Although the amendment addresses an unintended consequence, the League still opposes the bill's intended goal on the grounds of its infringement on what is a matter of local concern. Economic Development On Wednesday, the House passed HB 2220 (improvement districts; municipal services) by a vote of 41-17. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Karen Fann (R-Prescott), removes the requirement that enhanced municipal services districts be formed only in areas of a municipality that are designated as slum or blighted. The League supports the bill because with this change cities and towns, particularly in rural areas, will be able to utilize these districts to support local businesses and thanks Rep. Fann for sponsoring the legislation, which now moves to the Senate. Other Bills of Note (All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here .) Bill Number - Short Title - Subject(s) HB 2547: major event public safety reimbursement - public safety, economic development HB 2640: government investigations; independent third party - regulation SB 1158: fireworks; permissible use - regulation, public safety Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to league@azleague.org. League of Arizona Cities and Towns - Legislative Bulletin http://www.leagueaz.org/bulletin/14/140314/index.cfm?a=print[3/17/2014 6:21:54 AM] Issue 10 - March 14, 2014 Legislative Overview This past week was relatively calm compared to what we expect to face over the next couple of weeks. Next Friday, March 21, is the deadline established by rule to hear bills in committee, excluding the Appropriations committees. Committee agendas in both chambers are loaded with bills for consideration and at least one committee is planning to hold two hearings in order to complete their business. State Parks Funding SB 1326 (state parks; donations; fund; transportation) unanimously passed the Senate Third Read this week. Sponsored by Senator Don Shooter (R-Yuma) the bill allows for a voluntary contribution at the time of vehicle registration to the newly created Sustainable State Parks and Roads Fund. The amount of the contribution will be determined by the State Parks Board. The money will go to fund parks' projects and an administration fee of 15% goes to the Department of Transportation. The League supports the measure, which was transmitted to the House. Firearms On March 12, three bills related to firearms saw floor activity, with two passing and one (at least temporarily) failing. HB 2339 (firearms; permit holders; public places) passed the House by a vote of 34-22. The measure requires public establishments, including municipal buildings, to install electronic screening devices and security personnel at each entrance in order to deny access to such structures for those who possess concealed weapon permits. The bill is sponsored by Representative Brenda Barton (R-Payson). HB 2517 (firearms; state preemption; penalties) passed by the same margin. This bill sets up a variety of penalties for political subdivisions found to be in violation of the state preemption on firearms regulation. HB 2517 is sponsored by Rep. Steve Smith (R- Maricopa). Both this measure and HB 2339 were transmitted to the Senate. SB 1063 (misconduct involving weapons; firearm storage) failed in the Senate by a vote of 14-14. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Murphy (R- Peoria), the bill states that a person is not guilty of misconduct involving weapons if he or she enters a public establishment or event that is not "in full compliance" with current state law on storage of weapons at public establishment access points. However, the bill was successfully moved for reconsideration, which means that it will come up for another vote in the near future. Other Bills of Note (All bills being actively monitored by the League can be found here .) Bill Number - Short Title - Subject(s) HB 2050: ASRS membership; section 218 requirements - pension HB 2389: NOW: transaction privilege tax changes - finance League of Arizona Cities and Towns - Legislative Bulletin http://www.leagueaz.org/bulletin/14/140314/index.cfm?a=print[3/17/2014 6:21:54 AM] Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to league@azleague.org.