HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998.0416.TCRM.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
APRIL 16, 1998
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Mayor Miles at 6:30
P.M.,Thursday, April 16, 1997, in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 16836 E. Palisades
Blvd., Building B,Fountain Hills,Arizona.
ROLL CALL - Following the pledge to the flag by Cub Scouts Jason Baltrusch and Pierre Yono of Pack 243,
Wolf Den #11 and the invocation by Gary Jeppson, roll call was taken. Present for roll call were the following
members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Mayor Jerry Miles, Vice Mayor Marianne Wiggishoff and
Councilmembers Bill O'Brien, Don Lawrence, Sid Apps, and Penfield Mower. Councilman Al Poma was absent.
Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin,Town Attorney Bill Farrell, Town Clerk Cassie Hansen, Director
of Community Development Gary Jeppson, Town Engineer Randy Harrel and Planners Jeff Valder and Geir
Sverdrup.
Mayor Miles read the Consent Agenda, which consisted of the following agenda items:
AGENDA ITEM#1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 1998.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
CHRISTOPHER PICCIANO FOR VOLARE RISTORANTE LOCATED AT 11865 N. SAGUARO BLVD.
FORMER OWNERS CHRIS AND DONNA PICCIANO HAVE RE-ACQUIRED THE ESTABLISHMENT
FROM MICHAEL YELNER AND ARE REQUIRED TO GET A NEW LICENSE IN THEIR NAME.
AGENDA ITEM#3-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-17,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 15,BLOCK 8 OF PLAT 111
(16336 EAST ARROW DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 150 OF MAPS, PAGE 12 RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-18, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 2 OF PLAT 604A (12005 NORTH WINCHESTER DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 165 OF
MAPS,PAGE 16 RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-19, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY AND NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 3,
BLOCK 5 OF PLAT 605D (11407 NORTH PINTO DRIVE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 164 OF MAPS,
PAGE 15 RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-20, ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 4 OF PLAT
603B(15705 EAST CHOLLA DRIVE),AS RECORDED IN BOOK 161 OF MAPS,PAGE 41 RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.
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Councilman Apps MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff SECONDED the
motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Councilman Apps Aye
Councilman Lawrence Aye
Councilman Mower Aye
Councilman O'Brien Aye
Vice Mayor Wiggishoff Aye
Mayor Miles Aye
The motion CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #7 - PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO EAGLE SCOUT HANNIS BROWN. (HANNIS
HAS A CONFLICT AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ARRIVE UNTIL AFTER 7:30 P.M. THE AWARD
WILL BE PRESENTED ACCORDINGLY.)
Mayor Miles announced that this item would be addressed when Mr. Brown arrived. Mayor Miles the project for
Hannis Brown's Eagle Scout award was the coordination of 50 Boy Scouts for 61/ hours. The project entailed the
installation of low voltage lights around Town Hall. Mayor Miles presented Mr. Brown an engraved decoration for
his accomplishments and congratulated him in achieving the Eagle Scout award.
AGENDA ITEM#8- MONTHLY REPORT BY MAGISTRATE STUART SHOOB.
Judge Shoob reported that the March report included a termination of 436 cases and that 64 trials and hearings were
heard during the month. He stated the collections had been in a normal range and presented the Council with a
breakdown of various filings in the Court during the past month.
AGENDA ITEM#19 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTERS 1 AND 6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TO
DEFINE OFF-PREMISE SIGNS AND ONLY PERMIT DIRECTIONAL OFF-PREMISE SIGNS, CASE
NUMBER Z98-08.
AGENDA ITEM#20- CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 98-16,AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 6 OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TO DEFINE OFF-PREMISE
SIGNS AND ONLY PERMIT DIRECTIONAL OFF-PREMISE SIGNS, CASE NUMBER Z98-08.
Mayor Miles stated Agenda Items #19 and #20 would be moved up on the agenda at this point. He recessed the
Regular Session of the Town Council and opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Planner Geir Sverdrup stated
Ordinance 98-16 was created to define a temporary off-premise directional sign and specifically prohibits non-
directional signs. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff asked if some of the signage on Saguaro would be removed if this
ordinance was enacted. Mr. Sverdrup said the temporary off-premise signs had been prohibited on Shea Boulevard
in a previous ordinance and that this ordinance would prohibit non-directional signs. Mayor Miles closed the public
hearing at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve Ordinance 98-16, Case Number Z98-08 as presented. Councilman
Mower SECONDED the motion. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff stated she thought the intent of the ordinance should
Noy have decreased the number of signs and that the enforceability of the ordinance was questionable. The motion
CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM #9 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1998-21, SUPPORTING THE FOUNTAIN
HILLS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY IN THEIR "SHOW YOUR COLORS" CAMPAIGN TO
PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE "FLAG PROTECTION AMENDMENT'.
Town Manager Paul Nordin stated Resolution 1998-21 supported the proposal of an amendment to the Constitution
regarding protection of the American flag. He stated Councilman Poma had initially sponsored this item.
Councilman Apps MOVED to approve Resolution 1998-21. Councilman O'Brien SECONDED the motion. Vice
Mayor Wiggishoff encouraged all residents to become informed about the pending legislation. The motion
CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITIZEN COMMITTEE FOR THE 1997/98 DISTRIBUTION OF LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FUND MONIES.
Town Clerk Cassie Hansen stated $9,900 was available for distribution in LTAF funds this year. A five-citizen
committee reviewed applications from ten local organizations who had requested assistance through LTAF funds. The
committee recommended distribution of the LTAF funds as presented in the Council packet. Councilman Mower
MOVED to approve the recommendations of the committee for distribution of LTAF monies. Vice Mayor
Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#11 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING CONTRACT#FP-018 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$165,565 TO E-GROUP, INC. FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION, AND DESIGN
REVIEW SERVICES FOR FOUNTAIN PARK.
Mr. Nordin stated that the design services of E-Group was requested in a standard contract. Mayor Miles questioned
the timeliness of approving a contract for design services when the $1.6 million Master Improvement Plan for
Fountain Park had not been approved by the Council. Mr. Nordin stated changes to the improvement plan could be
made as necessary in the future. Mayor Miles suggested Council discussion on the improvements for Fountain Park
be accomplished prior to approving a contract for design services. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff said concerns had been
expressed previously regarding the proposed budget for Fountain Park. She stated that while it was possible to
advance the design fees for the project if a corresponding reduction in next year's budget were made, the proposition
was made more difficult because no initial budget had yet been approved for Fountain Park improvements.
Councilman Apps concurred with the fact that future discussions should be encouraged before any contract was
entered into for design services.
Vice Mayor Wiggishoff MOVED to table discussion on this matter pending approval of the improvement plans for
Fountain Park. Councilman Apps SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#12 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING CHANGE ORDER#5 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,250 TO MARKHAM CONTRACTING, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AT
GOLDEN EAGLE PARK.
Mr. Nordin stated Change Order #5 would provide for replacement of the loose granite surface presently used for a
sidewalk path to a concrete sidewalk around the softball and hardball fields and areas around the parking lot and
existing facilities. Mayor Miles asked why this matter shouldn't be included in next year's budget request. Mr. Nordin
stated that the construction work had been recently been completed and it was now an opportune time to complete the
sidewalk work. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff asked about the additional funding source for the sidewalk project. Mr.
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Nordin stated that the School District had an "adjacent ways" funding capability and could obtain monies for this
project from that source to reimburse the Town. Robin Goodman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated School
Superintendent Walt Dunne had indicated that this walkway project and additional projects connected with the Four
Peaks project, Phase I, would fit into the criteria required for assisted funding. Councilman Apps stated he was
concerned about the safety and visual aspect of having a lot of concrete surfaces around the park. Councilman
Lawrence stated that walking paths provided an opportunity for more citizens to use the facilities at the Park.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the Change Order #5 for Golden Eagle Park with Markham Contracting
concerning the concrete sidewalk as presented by staff. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion. In
response to questions from Councilman Mower, Director Goodman assured the Council that the money for this project
would be reimbursed by the School District. The motion CARRIED with a 4-2 vote. Councilmen O'Brien and Apps
cast the nay vote.
AGENDA ITEM#13- REPORT/UPDATE BY PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR STEVE GENDLER ON THE
RECENT INCREASE IN DRUG INCIDENTS AT THE JRJSR.HIGH SCHOOL.
Marshal Steve Gendler addressed the Council relative to the increased drug activities at the local High School. He
informed the Council that since the high school campus had been designated as a drug-free zone, enforcement
discretion was limited and prosecution was mandated on every drug violation. He said two full-time police officers
had been assigned to enforce the drug-free zone provisions and that he was encouraged by a 30% reduction in drug
violations had been attributed to the presence of officers on the campus along with drug testing, educational efforts
and community based assistance from the Cattleguard Alliance. Recent drug-related incidents had increased to such
a level that increased visibility of officers and enforcement tactics had been used. He suggested the involvement of
concerned parents was significant in solving the present problems in addition to law enforcement efforts.
Councilman Lawrence referred to a report from the Marshal's Department, which had specified that fifteen
consecutive days with drug-related incidents on the high school campus. He stated he wanted the public to be aware
of this information and encouraged comments from school officials about this situation.
Nan Lesnick, a School Board member, told the Council the School Board was aware there was a bigger problem in
the schools than ever before and also that the Board honored the confidential status of families seeking help. She
stated the Board was concerned about the permissiveness of parents in conjunction with drug incidents. Gary
Corcoran, Assistant Principal of the High School, stated the attitude of students and parents needed to be changed to
resolve the current problems. He said ongoing joint efforts with the Cattleguard Alliance had been a positive
measure in addressing and identifying the issues regarding drug prevention. A drug-alliance group had been formed
at the high school called SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and were in the process of organizing
services from outside agencies with peer mentoring from other students. He said changing attitudes starting with
third grade students to high school students were being examined. He suggested the community require outside
recreational activities to have more accountability with students during the weekends.
Councilman Apps thanked Mary Marsh for her participation with the Cattleguard Alliance. He stated that younger
kids were being approached to buy and use drugs and that the average age of 15 years and three months was
upsetting. He noted that additional efforts in drug testing, treatment and referral programs would be required after
the initial confrontation during an incident.
Tony Bass, Image Recovery, stated that students knew locations where drugs were available. He said the denial
when the parents were confronted with the student's problems could be corrected through educational efforts, which
could be a slow, but successful process.
Councilman Lawrence suggested that one Councilmember be a designated member of the Cattleguard Alliance
group to enable the group to use any Town facilities and resources to assist them in their quest to solve drug
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problems in the Town. This representative could also keep the other council members informed of the progress
made by the group. Mary Marsh from the Cattleguard Alliance stated a letter of invitation would be forthcoming.
AGENDA ITEM #14 - REPORT BY TOWN MANAGER PAUL NORDIN ON FUNDING OPTIONS FOR
THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON HOW TO
PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT.
Mr. Nordin conducted a presentation of funding options for the Community Center project which included a general
obligation bond, a municipal property corporation, and funding of cash from Town funds. He stated that a $6
million general obligation bond, which would require a public vote of approval, would be paid off through property
taxes estimated at about $.60-$.65 per thousand dollars of assessed value. The municipal property corporation
option would be approved by Council and would require any excise tax revenues without a public vote. The
principal and interest payments would be paid through current revenues. Mr. Nordin stated the financial planning
for the expenditure of these funds over the past five years provided a viable option. The last option was to pay cash
for the construction of the building but five to six additional years of savings would be required. He said voter
approval of a capital accumulation fund would be required in order to exceed the state imposed spending limitation
in the fiscal year that the building would be constructed.
Mayor Miles said he thought the voters would most likely opt to fund the project with no additional property tax
increase. He asked Mr. Nordin when the Council should make a decision regarding the funding options. Mr.
Nordin responded that the Town had$1.5 to $2 million cash available as a down payment at this time which, would
fit in under the existing spending limitation requirements. He said the architect, Robb Dietz, had addressed the
current, rising building costs and had estimated the cost for the community center now at $7.5 million. He stated
the Council could wait until the exact estimates were available. Mayor Miles said he was concerned about the
architect's credibility in estimating the price tag of the project since the numbers had changed so much and so
frequently. Mr. Nordin responded by saying that he was impressed by the fact that the current architect had kept the
Council informed of the possibility of increased costs in the last three to four months rather than waiting until the
date bids were due. Mayor Miles said he preferred to wait until final estimates were in place before making a
decision regarding funding options. Councilman Apps said input was needed relative to the $3 million projected
costs to owners in the Plat 208 Subdivision.
Town Attorney Bill Farrell suggested that staff be given direction to start the formation of a municipal property
corporation and to have that option in place by the time a decision as to funding options would be required.
Councilman Lawrence stated he preferred to wait until more final estimates were available. Mr. Nordin stated a
presentation would be made to the Council regarding estimated costs for the Community Center at the second
Council meeting in May and a possible study session on May 1961
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AGENDA ITEM #15 - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DIRECTIONS TO STAFF
FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE HILLSIDE DISTURBANCE PORTIONS OF THE TOWN'S
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
Town Attorney Bill Farrell stated concerns had been expressed resulting from the recent approval process for
the Firerock area specific plan. The interpretation aspects of the Subdivision Ordinance to determine if new
amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance applied to preliminary plats previously submitted. His opinion stated
that any subdivision ordinance amendment would apply to non-approved preliminary plats but would not apply
to a final plat which had been approved or a building permit which had been issued. He asked for direction from
the Council to identify a clearer way to review hillside disturbance portions in future plats. Mayor Miles stated
two kinds of amendments could be presented to the Council for consideration. One type would clear up
ambiguities in the ordinance and the other type, which would contain more restrictions. He said he was
concerned about a "taking" and the increased likelihood of a lawsuit. Mr. Farrell stated other issues including
roadways, on-site water retention, grading and transfer options could also be addressed with further study and
more specific language.
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Councilman Mower MOVED to direct staff to study the Subdivision Ordinance, identify specific areas of
cow concern, and advise the Council of recommended changes. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Mower suggested a definition of a water reservoir be included in future amendments. Mr. Farrell
stated amendments were not obligated to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Council
could approve amendments with a super majority vote.
The motion CARRIED with a 5-1 vote. Councilman Lawrence cast the nay vote.
AGENDA ITEM #16 - CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF A TRAFFIC
DEVICE/CALMING POLICY THAT WOULD GOVERN THE INSTALLATION OF STREET SIGNS,
PAVEMENT STRIPING, SPEED HUMPS, RUMBLE STRIPS, TRAFFIC ISLANDS AND CIRCLES, AND
OTHER SIMILAR TRAFFIC CALMING OR SPEED REDUCING DEVICES. ALSO CONSIDERED
WILL BE THE POSSIBILITY OF APPLYING THE POLICY RETROACTIVELY TO THE HAWK
DRIVE SPEED HUMP SITUATION.
Town Manager Nordin stated both the adoption of the policy and whether the policy should be retroactively applied to
Hawk Drive were the next topic. The process and program documents were again considered in their final form after
much input had been received. He pointed out on Page 2 of the Process document detailed the criteria whereby the
Town would assume the costs of traffic calming measures.
Councilman Lawrence stated he was concerned about language in Page 10 of Section 2 and said he thought that data
acquired from speeding traffic counts should not be given to residents. Mr. Nordin agreed to make this change.
Councilman Apps MOVED to approve the traffic device/calming policy as presented. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff
SECONDED the motion. Councilman Mower stated he was concerned about Page 1, Paragraph C in Section 2 had
language that should be changed to "require" attendance of the Town Engineer and a uniformed police officer. This
change was agreed upon also. Mr. Nordin commented the regular height of a speed hump was 3 '/2" and it was
suggested by Vice Mayor Wiggishoff to allow the Town Engineer to specify the height of any speed hump to allow for
future flexibility during the trial period.
Dave Dawkins, living at Hawk & Inca, asked about the speed hump and nimble strip policy and notifying property
owners within 50' of each side of the proposed device. Mr. Nordin stated the policy specified the 50' measure rather
than specify notifying adjacent property owners due to the size of the lots. A 75%approval rating would still be needed
within the boundaries of a certain district. Mr.Dawkins also asked about the definition of an affected area.
Town Engineer Randy Harrel explained that Palomino, El Lago and El Pueblo were classified as major collectors and
the policy would not apply to these streets. Mr. Nordin stated the major collector streets could be addressed the same
way all traffic concerns and considerations were and the Council would be made aware of additional concerns.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
Mr. Nordin recommended the Council designate the policy to be retroactive to the Hawk speed bump process, but the
monetary consideration should not be implemented retroactively as this project was experimental in nature. Councilman
O'Brien MOVED that the policy regarding petition and placement of the speed bumps be applied to the Hawk/Inca
project. Mayor Miles SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Lawrence stated that since the Town had implemented other traffic calming changes on other streets,he felt
implementing the policy on the Hawk project was inconsistent. Councilman Mower stated he was opposed to approving
a retroactive policy to the Hawk Drive project since this project was subject to a trial period. Town Engineer Randy
L., Harrel stated that other traffic calming measures such as extensive law enforcement, striping, and adding stop signs had
been used. Mr.Nordin added that traffic counts and the use of radar guns had also been used.
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Councilman O'Brien WITHDREW his motion and Mayor Miles WITHDREW the second to the motion. The matter
was moot.
AGENDA ITEM #17 - CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUNSET
KIWANIS CLUB FOR THE KIWANIS BUILDING. THE LEASE WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE BUILDING, DURING THE WEEKDAY HOURS, FOR TOWN SPONSORED
ACTIVITIES.
Town Attorney Farrell stated that after several meetings, a final draft of the lease agreement had been distributed to the
Sunset Kiwanis Club. Mr. Nordin stated that Bob Travis, a representative of the Sunset Kiwanis group, had indicated
approval of the revised agreement. Councilman Mower MOVED to approve the revised lease agreement as presented.
Councilman Apps SECONDED the motion,which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #18 - CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE
HEARING ON PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS FOR THE COTTONWOODS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AND COTTONWOODS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.
Mr. Nordin requested the Council set the date of May 7th, the next Council meeting, as the date for a public hearing
on protests and objections for the Cottonwoods Improvement District. Vice Mayor Wiggishoff stated that out of 59
lots, only five owners did not sign the petition approving the district and that four letters had been received. A
public hearing to hear protests was the next stop in the formation of the district.
tilmor Vice Mayor Wiggishoff MOVED to set a hearing for May 7th to hear protests and objections relative to the Fountain
Hills Cottonwoods Improvement and Maintenance Districts. Councilman Mower SECONDED the motion, which
CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #21 - CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AN UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURE IN
THE AMOUNT OF$33,000 FOR TOWN ENTRANCE SIGNS AT THE NORTH AND EAST ENTRANCES
OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
Tom Ward, Senior Engineering Inspector, explained that the entrance signs would be placed at Fountain Hills
Boulevard as you enter the town from Rio Verde and the other location was on the north side of Shea Boulevard as
you enter the Town limits from the Beeline Highway. The entrance sign would be a concrete wall with 12" high
letters, the Town logo, boulders, landscaping, trees, and lighting. Mayor Miles asked if 12" letters would be tall
enough. Mr.Ward said he had measured the letters on the Palisades entry sign and the one at Saguaro and Shea and
that the new entrance signs would be the same as the existing signs. Councilman Mower MOVED to approve the
expenditure of the two entrance signs as presented. Councilman O'Brien SECONDED the motion. Bruce Hansen
suggested the sign on the western end of Shea Boulevard be removed. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #22 - CONSIDERATION OF THE POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSIONER MARGARET GELINAS FOR EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM.
L.,, This item was not discussed due to the resignation of Mrs. Gelinas from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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AGENDA ITEM#23- CALL TO THE PUBLIC.
No one came forward to speak from the public.
AGENDA ITEM#24- PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.1; VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT, ASSIGNMENT, APPOINTMENTS
PROMOTION, DEMOTION, DISMISSAL, SALARIES, DISCIPLINING OR RESIGNATION OF A
PUBLIC OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY PUBLIC BODY, EXCEPT THAT WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF SALARY DISCUSSIONS, AN OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE MAY
DEMAND THAT SUCH DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OCCUR AT A PUBLIC MEETING. THE
PUBLIC BODY MUST PROVIDE THE OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE WITH SUCH
PERSONAL NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS IS APPROPRIATE BUT NOT LESS THAN 24
HOURS FOR THE OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH
DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION SHOULD OCCUR AT A PUBLIC MEETING. THE COUNCIL
WILL BE DISCUSSING POSSIBLE RE-APPOINTMENT WITH MAGISTRATE STUART SHOOB.
Vice Mayor Wiggishoff MOVED to go into Executive Session. Councilman Mower SECONDED the motion,which
CARRIED unanimously. Mayor Miles recessed the Regular Session of the Town Council and stated the Executive
Session would begin after a short recess at 8:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM#25- RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
Mayor Miles reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council at 8:40 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM#26-ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Miles adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
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Cassie B.Hansen,Town lerk
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Linda D. Lemmen,Administrative Assistant
CER I lFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting held by
the Town Council of Fountain Hills on the 16th day of April, 1998. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a
quorum was present.
DATED this 7th day of May, 1998.
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Cassie B.Hansen, own Clerk
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