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NOTICE OF
EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSIONS OF
THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Wally Nichols
Councilmember Mike Archambault Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Vice Mayor Keith McMahan
Councilmember Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum
TIME: 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Executive Session will be held in 2nd floor Conference Room)
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
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 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.
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• CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols
1. ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: (i) Pursuant to §38-
431.03(A)(7), For discussions or consultations with designated representatives of the
public body in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding
negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property. (Specifically, acquisition of
real property for preserve access); and (ii) Pursuant to § 38-431.03(A)(3), For discussion
or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body.
(Specifically, legal advice regarding land use liability)
2. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
• CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Nichols
• INVOCATION – Pastor Steven Bergeson, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
• ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols
• MAYOR’S REPORT
(i) The Mayor will read a proclamation declaring March 2007 Water
Conservation Month.
(ii) The Town of Fountain Hills received, for the fifth consecutive year, the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2006-07 Annual Budget.
Finance Directory Julie Ghetti, MPA, CPA received the Certificate of
Recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA) as the individual primarily responsible
for preparing the award-winning budget.
• SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
(i) Department Division Informational Overview of Services Provided –
Fountain Hills Fire Department
CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G), 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
1.) CONSIDERATION of approving the TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES from
February 13 and February 15, 2007.
2.) CONSIDERATION of approving the EXTENSION OF PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION for Jim Myczek [Grapeables Fine Wine] for Saturday, March 10, 2007 from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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REGULAR AGENDA
3.) PUBLIC HEARING on ORDINANCE #07-02, which excepts swim school from the home
occupation requirements and adds swim school as a use permitted by temporary use permit in
single-family residential zoning districts and provides standards for swim schools allowed by
temporary use permit. Case Number Z2006-10.
4.) CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #07-02, which excepts swim school from the home
occupation requirements and adds swim school as a use permitted by temporary use permit in
single-family residential zoning districts and provides standards for swim schools allowed by
temporary use permit. Case Number Z2006-10.
5.) PUBLIC HEARING on a SPECIAL USE PERMIT for “Spectrum Behavioral Health
Center”, a rehabilitation center for drug, alcohol, and eating disorders located at 11843 N.
Desert Vista Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona. Case #SU2007-02
6.) CONSIDERATION of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT for “Spectrum Behavioral Health
Center”, a rehabilitation center for drug, alcohol, and eating disorders located at 11843
N. Desert Vista Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona. Case #SU2007-02
7.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager.
8.) 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
9.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 22nd day of February, 2007.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 837-2003 (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.
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Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire DepartmentCouncil Presentation March 1, 2007
Mission StatementWe will provider our customers (the residents, businesses, and visitors of Fountain Hills) with the highest level of protection against loss of life and property. We recognize that we are an integral part of the community and are sensitive and responsive to neighborhood needs and priorities.We are “Dedicated to Service” as highly trained professionals in all aspects of rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention and suppression and the control of hazardous situations.We uphold the commitment through quality emergency services and a proactive emphasis on public education, code enforcement, hazard investigation, innovative life and fire safety awareness, and community service. This quality is supported through our commitment to maintain a positive, productive, and healthy work force through which these services are delivered.
Organizational ChartFIRE CHIEF Scott LaGrecaASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Eric KriwerFIRE STATION 1FIRE STATION 2“A” SHIFT“B” SHIFT“C” SHIFT“A” SHIFT“B” SHIFT“C” SHIFTCAPTAIN Kevin HennisCAPTAIN Todd BruninCAPTAIN Bryan GoldenCAPTAIN Steve BoyerCAPTAIN Don LindquistCAPTAIN Don DeasyALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterBLS FirefighterALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterBLS FirefighterALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterBLS Firefighter90ALS FirefighterALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterBLS FirefighterALS FirefighterBLS FirefighterBLS FirefighterALS/EMT AmbulanceALS/EMT AmbulanceALS/EMT AmbulanceALS/EMT AmbulanceALS/EMT AmbulanceALS/EMT Ambulance
Statistics 2005 vs. 20062959305615531652119112040500100015002000250030003500Total Calls EMS Calls Service Calls20052006
EquipmentLadder 822Ladder Tender 822Engine 822Engine 823
Staff VehiclesDistrict 822District 823Utility 823
What We Do?Emergency Management PlanningEmergency ResponseFire, medical response, and hazard mitigation.Fire PreventionInspection, plan review, public education, and consultation to the public.Fire Prevention Week, school talks, hydrant checks, and annual business inspections.Fabric of the CommunityAttend public events, support community functions, protect our citizens.Community involvement, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, and Schools
What We DoEngine Company Fire InspectionsMulti-Agency TrainingEmergency Response
What We DoCommunity ServicePublic EducationEmergency Medical Services
Inter-Governmental AgreementsFort McDowell Fire DepartmentUtility Light Truck, Fire Engine, and AmbulanceRio Verde Fire DistrictHeavy Brush Truck, Engine, and Specialized Equipment.Scottsdale Fire DepartmentOffers large scale municipal services from the valley wide mutual aid system.*Enabled to reduce vehicle/fleet expense. From 10 to 7 vehicles due to relationships with our mutual aid partners.
Accomplishments last 18 monthsIncrease relations with our neighborsRio Verde, Fort McDowell, Scottsdale, and Salt-River.AED ProgramAutomatic External Defibrillator Program. Trained over 80 Town Staff in CPR and AED.Emergency Operations PlanImproved Emergency Medical Transport capabilities
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: March 1, 2007
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Administration
Staff Contact Information: Bevelyn J Bender, 480-816-5115, bbender@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION of approving the Town Council meeting MINUTES from February 13
and 15, 2007.
Applicant: N/A
Applicant Contact Information: N/A
Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: A.R.S. §38-431.01
Staff Summary (background): The intent of approving previous meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account
of the discussion and action that took place at that meeting for archival purposes. Minutes are placed on the
Town’s website in compliance with state law within the two days of Council approval.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): N/A
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s): Approve
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda.
Attachment(s): None
Submitted by:
__________________________________________
Approved:
_________________________________________
Town Manager Date
Bevelyn J. Bender/Town Clerk 3/1/07
Approved by:
___________________________________________
Department Director Date
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: March 1, 2007
Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Consent
Submitting Department: Administration
Staff Contact Information: Bevelyn J Bender, 480-816-5115, bbender@fh.az.gov
Strategic Priority: Not applicable
Council Goal: Not applicable
REQUEST TO COUNCIL: CONSIDERATION of approving the EXTENSION OF PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION for Jim Myczek [Grapeables Fine Wine] for Saturday, March 10, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Applicant: Jim Myczek
Applicant Contact Information: 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #9, Fountain Hills; 480-816-5959
Property Location: Plaza Fountainside
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle:
A.R.S. § 4-207 and Arizona Administrative Code R19-233 and R19-311
Staff Summary (background):
The purpose of this item is to obtain the Council's recommendation, for submission to the Arizona Department of Liquor,
for a temporary extension of premise liquor license application submitted by Jim Mycezek [Grapeables Fine Wines] to run
concurrently with one of the events permitted under the Plaza Fountainside Merchants Association temporary use permit
approved by the Council in February 1, 2007 [TU2007-01]. The applicant proposes to fence the outdoor seating area as
indicated on the attached diagram and have security posted at the entrances/exits to prevent alcohol leaving the permit
area. The application was reveiwed by Town staff for compliance and uanimously recommended approval of this
temporary extension of premise as submitted.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): N/A
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s): Approve
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda.
Attachment(s): Application and diagram, law enforcement recommendation memo, and staffs’ recommendations
Submitted by:
__________________________________________
Approved:
_________________________________________
Town Manager Date
Bevelyn J. Bender/Town Clerk 3/1/07
Approved by:
___________________________________________
Department Director Date
Town of Fountain Hills Staff PresentationSpecial Use Permit for the“Spectrum Behavioral Health Center”
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Existing
Site PlanSAXONDRIVEALLEY
Floor Plan
Special Use Permit- Allow a Medical Rehabilitation CenterRECOMMENDATION:1. Always a supervisor present when patients are in residence.2. Use of outdoor area is limited to 7:00AM and 9:00PM.3. Heli-pad to be discontinued.4. Appropriate site screening.5. Treated conditions will be specifically identified.6. Future expansions must receive P&Z and Council approval.
REGULAR AGENDA
3.) PUBLIC HEARING on ORDINANCE #07-02, which excepts swim school from the home
occupation requirements and adds swim school as a use permitted by temporary use permit in
single-family residential zoning districts and provides standards for swim schools allowed by
temporary use permit. Case Number Z2006-10.
4.) CONSIDERATION of ORDINANCE #07-02, which excepts swim school from the home
occupation requirements and adds swim school as a use permitted by temporary use permit in
single-family residential zoning districts and provides standards for swim schools allowed by
temporary use permit. Case Number Z2006-10.
5.) PUBLIC HEARING on a SPECIAL USE PERMIT for “Spectrum Behavioral Health
Center”, a rehabilitation center for drug, alcohol, and eating disorders located at 11843 N.
Desert Vista Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona. Case #SU2007-02
6.) CONSIDERATION of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT for “Spectrum Behavioral Health
Center”, a rehabilitation center for drug, alcohol, and eating disorders located at 11843
N. Desert Vista Drive, Fountain Hills, Arizona. Case #SU2007-02
7.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager.
8.) 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
9.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 22nd day of February, 2007.
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 837-2003 (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.
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