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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 4-5-07Z:\Council Packets\2007\R4-5-07\Agenda 4-5-07.doc Last printed 3/30/2007 9:05 AM NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSION 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 Fountain Conference Room) 6:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007 WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 EAST 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. Z:\Council Packets\2007\R4-5-07\Agenda 4-5-07.doc Last printed 3/30/2007 9:05 AM CALL TO ORDER –Mayor Nichols 1.) ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to §38- 431.03(A)(4), For discussion or consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys regarding the public body’s position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (Specifically, Golf Resort Properties, LLC. and the Lukenda lawsuit.) 2.) RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Nichols INVOCATION – Reverend David Felten, The Fountains United Methodist Church ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols MAYOR’S REPORT (i) Recognition of the Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration sponsors. (ii) Recognition of individuals who assisted the Fountain Hills Unified School District with the recent School Superintendent interview process. (iii) The Mayor will read a proclamation declaring April 9 – 14, 2007, as the Town of Fountain Hills Architect Week. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS (i) Congressman Harry Mitchell will provide a brief review of current events. (ii) Department Division Information Overview of Services Provided – Engineering 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 March 13, 14, and 15, 2007. 2.) CONSIDERATION of approving a LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION for Kuo-Chiang Chang (KCW International LLC – Sakura Inn) located at 11883 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ. This request is for a #12 restaurant license. 3.) CONSIDERATION of approving the SECOND AMENDMENT to the fire protection and emergency medical service agreement between Rural Metro Corporation and the Town of Fountain Hills to add second ambulance at no cost. Z:\Council Packets\2007\R4-5-07\Agenda 4-5-07.doc Last printed 3/30/2007 9:05 AM 4.) CONSIDERATION of approving a CONTRACT with Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $34,750, for Geographic Information System (GIS) services. 5.) CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-13, abandoning whatever right, title, or interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at the southerly property line of Plat 603A, Block 2, Lot 6 (15327 E. Thistle Drive) as recorded in Book 196 of Maps, Page 28 Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA07-03 (Bliss) 6.) CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-11, approving Ataco, El Salvador as a sister city to the Town of Fountain Hills. 7.) CONSIDERATION of approving MINOR STREET NAME MODIFCATIONS within Eagles Nest. REGULAR AGENDA 8.) CONSIDERATION of approving the Phase I ENGINEERING CONTRACT in the amount of $48,422.00 with Entellus, Inc. for building a climbing lane along Shea Boulevard between Fountain Hills Boulevard and Palisades Boulevard. 9.) CONSIDERATION of the report on Council’s goals for Fiscal Year 2007-08 and staff’s proposed objectives for implementation. 10.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager. 11.) 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 12.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 30th day of March, 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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION SPONSORS On behalf of myself, the members of the Town Council and Staff, and the residents of Fountain Hills, we wish to recognize the contribution of the sponsors of 2007 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Fountain Park. Thank you to Loving Family Dental for dyeing the Fountain green each year since 2003 and TWICE again this year. The green fountain on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since the early 80’s. Thank you also to Legacy Asset Management, MCO Properties, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, and the Fountain Hills Boys and Girls Club for their contributions to the event. Several thousand people attended this year’s celebration. Our appreciation goes out to each of you for your sponsorship of this unique Town event. Thank you. Fountain Hills Unified School District Superintendent Candidate Interview Activity Committee Facilitators The Fountain Hills Unified School District would like to thank members of the Fountain Hills Town Government for their valuable assistance in facilitating the interview process for our new Superintendent. They coordinated the efforts of more than 50 interview committee members. The results of this process are invaluable to the Governing Board in making a decision as to who will best lead our district as its next Superintendent. The Governing Board will be presenting these facilitators with a certificate and gift for their service to our District and its students. Ed Kehe Timothy Pickering Kate Zanon Mark Mayer Joan McIntosh Jerry Butler Mission Statement: To express and enhance the beauty, value and quality of the environment by operating and maintaining public grounds, dams, medians, natural washes and open space, as well as protecting the health, safety, and well being of the public by assuring properly designed and constructed infrastructure, correct property transfers, quality mapping, and excellent customer service. Public Works Department What Makes Up a Public Works Department Open Space Stormwater Management Traffic Management ENGINEERING CAD Services Code Enforcement PLANNING & ZONING Inspection Services Plan Review BUILDING SAFETY Fleet Management Signal Maintenance Sign Maintenance Street Maintenance STREETS Fire Stations Community Center Town Hall FACILITIES PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Division Traffic Management Traffic Calming Signal Design Roadway Design Engineering Division Plan Review Subdivision Development Residential Homes Commercial Development Pools and Fences Utility Encroachment Permits Easement Abandonments Stormwater Management Plan Six Best Management Practices (BMP’s): Public Education and Outreach Public Participation and Involvement Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Runoff Control Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Stormwater Management Plan Illegal dumping Catch-basin cleaning Erosion Control Traffic Control/Management Speed Humps Signage Traffic Studies Speed Wagon Law Enforcement Engineering Inspections Subdivisions Infrastructure On-site Grading and Drainage Utility Encroachments Open Space Management Median Maintenance 60 acres 1398 trees 285 palm trees Mowing, aeration and overseeding Fountain maintenance Town Landscaping Maintenance Open Space Management Dam Inspections Six state jurisdictional dams inspected annually Open Space Management Wash Maintenance Average annual clean-up –63 acres Total open space of washes and dams – 1442 acres Remove only Desert Broom and Salt Cedars Trim trees to minimize ladder fuels Good wash management programs lessen the chances of this happening Grant Projects in Progress Shea Boulevard Climbing Lane Fountain Hills to Palisades (North Side) Shea Boulevard Widening Saguaro to Technology (North Side) Sidewalks –Four Peaks School to Middle School Alley Paving –Colony Drive to Desert Vista Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FORM Meeting Date: April 5, 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 March 13, 14, 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 3/30/07 Approved by: ___________________________________________ Department Director Date Z:\Council Packets\2007\R4-5-07\Agenda 4-5-07.doc Last printed 3/30/2007 9:05 AM 4.) CONSIDERATION of approving a CONTRACT with Engineering Mapping Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $34,750, for Geographic Information System (GIS) services. 5.) CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-13, abandoning whatever right, title, or interest the Town has in the certain public utility and drainage easements located at the southerly property line of Plat 603A, Block 2, Lot 6 (15327 E. Thistle Drive) as recorded in Book 196 of Maps, Page 28 Records of Maricopa County, Arizona. EA07-03 (Bliss) 6.) CONSIDERATION of RESOLUTION 2007-11, approving Ataco, El Salvador as a sister city to the Town of Fountain Hills. 7.) CONSIDERATION of approving MINOR STREET NAME MODIFCATIONS within Eagles Nest. REGULAR AGENDA 8.) CONSIDERATION of approving the Phase I ENGINEERING CONTRACT in the amount of $48,422.00 with Entellus, Inc. for building a climbing lane along Shea Boulevard between Fountain Hills Boulevard and Palisades Boulevard. 9.) CONSIDERATION of the report on Council’s goals for Fiscal Year 2007-08 and staff’s proposed objectives for implementation. 10.) SUMMARY of COUNCIL REQUESTS by Town Manager. 11.) 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 12.) ADJOURNMENT. DATED this 30th day of March, 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.