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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.0205.TCRM.Minutesz:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 1 of 8 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2015 * CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kavanagh called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers * INVOCATION – Don Primosch, First Counselor in the Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints * ROLL CALL Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh, Vice Mayor Cecil Yates, Councilmember Nick DePorter, Councilmember Dennis Brown, Councilmember Cassie Hansen, Councilmember Alan Magazine and Councilmember Henry Leger. Town Manager Ken Buchanan, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender were also present. MAYOR'S REPORT None. * SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS i) The Mayor may review recent events attended relating to economic development. The Mayor advised that she attended a special presentation by the Salt River Maricopa Indian Community to introduce the Town to their many tourism enterprises. She noted that the Salt River Community has established an Entertainment District with a new added attraction to start construction soon -- an aquarium -- and said that with this focus on tourism by our neighbors, Fountain Hills is sure to gain by the number of visitors there. She reported that at the MAG Regional Council meeting, there was an update on their commerce office in Mexico City and also a follow-up of the lawsuit against MAG (Maricopa Association of Governments) by the AZ Center for Law in the Public Interest. She said that she wanted to give j ust a short version of what’s going on and noted that when they had that gigantic dust storm MAG had to submit reports to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to convince them it was nature and not man that caused it and finally after about a two-foot high stack of reports, the EPA gave the Town a pass on it. She advised that the AZ Center for Law in the Public Interest doesn’t like the fact that the EPA gave the Town a pass and is now suing. She stated that this just proves anyone can sue for anything they don’t like. She advised that Chris Camacho is the new Director of GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council) and added that the meeting covered some new direction from GPEC once again -- more small community involvement, more emphasis on science and technology, but a step away from their China efforts and solar. She stated that she attended both the MAG Regional and Economic Development meetings and heard a presentation by Michael Crow, the head of ASU, concerning AZ and an alarming trend of students here not going on to higher education. She added that they also had a special guest, the Mayor of Hermosillo, Mexico, and pointed out that Hermosillo is a Sister City with Phoenix and increased trade and tourism was the emphasis of the presentation. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender advised that one speaker wished to address the Council under this agenda item. Chuck Herman addressed the Council and said that he is present tonight because he thinks that the subject of his remarks should be kept in the light. Mr. Herman referenced a prior time when he was before the Council and had talked about this same subject three years ago: the increasing numbers of coots fouling Fountain Park. He noted that the number of coots has roughly doubled and that park workers still can't keep the walks clean and the children play on the lawns fouled by the coot feces. He suggested that one single phrase be added to the Arizona State Statutes, "except in municipal parks that would make unlawful under state law to feed the birds as that might at least slow down the z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 2 of 8 increase. He proposed that a low fence installed be installed along the water’s edge as that would make it more difficult for the coots to go in or out of the water and was suggested to him by the Arizona Wild Life Commission . He stated that the Town could at least investigate the possibility of having the 98-year -old U. S. / U. K. Migratory Bird Treaty amended to save our park and other public parks and that it could be done so as not to interfere with the other species of some 800 birds that the act covers – he said he hoped that the Town would have more and better ideas than had been quickly presented here; he summarized that there's been enough talk and that he could not understand why something couldn’t be done. Mayor Kavanagh thanked Mr. Herman for his remarks. CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 15, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SUNSET FOUNTAIN HILLS (MARGARET ZIEFERT) FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD ALONG THE AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOUNTAIN HILLS ART AND WINE AFFAIRE, FROM 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM DAILY, FROM FRIDAY, MARCH 13 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SONS OF AMVETS (DON ANDERSON) FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT FOUNTAIN PARK, LOCATED AT 12925 SAGUARO BOULEVARD, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION FROM 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #58, (ROBERT SCHMITZ), FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST, LOCATED AT 16837 PARKVIEW DRIVE, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOUNTAIN HILLS GREAT FAIR, FROM 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM DAILY, FROM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7507 (PHIL YIN) FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT SAGUARO BOULEVARD AND AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOUNTAIN HILLS GREAT FAIR, FROM 9:00 AM TO 10:00 PM DAILY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21; 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7507 (PHIL YIN) FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT VERDE RIVER DRIVE, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOUNTAIN HILLS GREAT FAIR, FROM 9:00 AM TO 10:00 PM DAILY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21; 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE FOUNTAIN HILLS COMMUNITY THEATER (VAL STASIK) FUNDRAISING DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT TO BE HELD IN THE GRAND BALLROOM OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 13001 N. LA MONTANA DRIVE, FOUNTAINHILLS, AZ FROM 5:30 PM TO 10:00 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR EURO PIZZA (MERITA KRAYA) LOCATED AT 12645 N. z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 3 of 8 SAGUARO BOULEVARD, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT, FROM 10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #9 - CONSIDERATIONOF APPROVING A TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR EURO PIZZA (MERITA KRAYA) LOCATED AT 12645 N. SAGUARO BOULEVARD, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOUNTAIN TO FOUNTAIN 15K, FROM 7:00 AM TO 12:00 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015. AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS AND VERIZON WIRELESS (VAW) LLC D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS TO MODIFY THE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY BY REPLACING CERTAIN EXISTING ANTENNAE. AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,500, FROM THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY CORPORATION (MPC) DEBT SERVICE FUND TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND. AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,250 FROM THE GOLDEN EAGLE PARK FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PARKS AND RECREATION) FUND TO PROVIDE BUDGET AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURE. AGENDA ITEM #13 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH VERDE VALLEY NURSERY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR DRAINAGE PARCEL MAINTENANCE. Councilmember Hansen MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as listed and Vice Mayor Yates SECONDED the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Mayor Kavanagh Aye Vice Mayor Yates Aye Councilmember Nick DePorter Aye Councilmember Dennis Brown Aye Councilmember Cassie Hansen Aye Councilmember Alan Magazine Aye Councilmember Henry Leger Aye The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). REGULAR AGENDA Councilmember Hansen advised that due to a potential Conflict of Interest on Agenda Items #14 through #18, she would not discuss or vote on those particular items. Councilmember Hansen left the dais at this time, 6:38 p.m. AGENDA ITEM #14 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT ABANDONMENT OF THE "FINAL PLAT OF EAGLE RIDGE NORTH" LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SECTIONS 7, 8 AND 17. Mayor Kavanagh advised that there would be one staff report for Agenda Items #14 through #18 but each item required a separate motion. Note: Items were voted on out of order but for purposes of clarity were reported as listed on the agenda. Senior Planner Bob Rodgers addressed the Council relative to these five Agenda Items and said that normally they would be on the Consent Agenda, however, due to the interest in the size of the project, staff decided to place the items on the Regular Agenda so that the residents will get a better idea of what is going on. He highlighted a brief z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 4 of 8 PowerPoint presentation (copy available on line and in the office of the Town Clerk.) Mr. Rodgers noted the following: * Eagle Ridge North Final Plat Abandonment was approved in 2001 * Right-of-Way Abandonment * Adero Canyon Final Master Plat * Adero Canyon - Parcel 1 * Adero Canyon - Parcel 7 * Recommendations: Abandon Eagle Ridge North Final Plat Abandon Eagle Ridge Drive Right-of-Way Approve Adero Canyon Final Master Plat Approve Adero Canyon - Parcel 1 Final Plat Approve Adero Canyon - Parcel 7 Final Plat (All subject to the stipulations outlined in the Staff Report) Mr. Rodgers indicated his willingness to respond to questions from the Council and noted that staff recommends approval. Councilmember Brown MOVED to approve the Abandonment of the "Final Plat of Eagle Ridge North" as presented and Vice Mayor Yates SECONDED the motion. There were no citizens wishing to speak on this Agenda Item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by those voting (6-0) with Councilmember Hansen abstaining. AGENDA ITEM #15 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2015-03, EXCHANGING CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADWAY LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, WHICH HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE. For discussion of this item see Agenda Item #14 above. Councilmember Leger MOVED to approve Resolution 2015-03, the Abandonment of the Eagle Ridge Drive Right-of- Way as presented and Councilmember Magazine SECONDED the motion. There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by those voting (6-0) with Councilmember Hansen abstaining. AGENDA ITEM #16 - CONSIDERATION OF THE "ADERO CANYON FINAL MASTER PLAT," A 431.2- ACRE MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN MARICOPA COUNTY TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 6, EAST, SECTIONS 7, 8 AND 17. CASE #S2014-10 For discussion of this item see Agenda Item #14 above. Councilmember Magazine MOVED to approve the Adero Canyon Final Master Plat as presented, subject to Items 1 - 10 of the 1/26/2015 Town Engineer's Memo and the six stipulations placed on the Preliminary Master Plat Approval and Councilmember DePorter SECONDED the motion. There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by those voting (6-0) with Councilmember Hansen abstaining. AGENDA ITEM #17 - CONSIDERATION OF THE "ADERO CANYON PARCEL 1 FINAL PLAT," A 30- LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION. CASE #S2014-07 z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 5 of 8 For discussion of this item see Agenda Item #14 above. Councilmember Leger MOVED to approve Parcel 1 Final Plat as presented, subject to Items 1-10 of the 1/26/2015 Town Engineer's Memo and compliance with all Fountain Hills' ordinance standards as modified in the Adero Canyon Settlement Agreement and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion. There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by those voting (6-0) with Councilmember Hansen abstaining. AGENDA ITEM #18 - CONSIDERATION OF THE "ADERO CANYON PARCEL 7 FINAL PLAT," A 31- LOT SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION. CASE #S2014-08 For discussion of this item see Agenda Item #14 above. Vice Mayor Yates MOVED to approve the Parcel 7 Final Plat as presented, subject to items 1-10 of the 1/26/2015 Town Engineer's Memo and compliance with all Fountain Hills' ordinance standards as modified in the Adero Canyon Settlement Agreement and the Adero Canyon PAD and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by those voting (6-0) with Councilmember Hansen abstaining. AGENDA ITEM #19 - DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING ADDING LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAGUARO BOULEVARD AND AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER TO BE PAID FROM THE DOWNTOWN FUND, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Councilmember Hansen returned to the dais at 6:43 p.m. Development Services Director Paul Mood addressed the Council relative to this agenda item and advised that staff was recently asked to look at providing lighting at the intersection of the Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard. He noted that construction on Saguaro Boulevard will start next week (on the north end and work s outh). He said that staff executed an Administrative Design Change Order with Kimley-Horn, the designer of the Saguaro Boulevard project, to look at lighting for the intersection. He reported that there are illumination standards and when anyone lights an intersection that has crosswalks, certain illumination standards must be met. He stated that the current lights on the north and south side of the Avenue and in the pathway are fine for a pathway but not for an intersection. He noted that the company looked at over 15 lighting manufactures including the manufacturer of the Avenue Plaza pedestrian lights and found three lights that would work. He explained that if they went with standard low sodium lighting more power would be needed and they do not have enough so they would have to go through a full SRP design in order to get power to that intersection. He added that limited power is available on the Avenue median to be able to use LED lights at the intersection and they found three styles of LED light s that could be utilized. He informed the Council that all three lights would require six poles but there are different types of fixtures depending on what type was chosen (there would be a pole on all four corners and a pole in the center median). He stated that in order for the firm to finish the design, a fixture must be selected so that all of the wiring can be done and then the contractor can provide a price. He said staff is asking for a Not to Exceed $100,000 Change Order and explained that staff wants to make sure they have sufficient funding in case they encounter some unexpected problems. He noted that the contractor's schedule shows them starting work at the intersection at the end of February so it is imperative that the Council make a selection. Mr. Mood highlighted the three proposed fixtures and provided information on the number of fixtures, their operation and requirements and also discussed preliminary construction estimates provided by Kimley -Horn (pictures available on line and in the office of the Town Clerk). He said that the only other option would be to at least get the underground in and then they could do some more research. He pointed out that extensive research has already been done but there could be something out there that they are not aware of. He indicated his willingness to respond to questions from the Council and stated that a representative from the engineering firm is also present in the audience. Mayor Kavanagh asked whether staff has any recommendation after looki ng at all of the issues pertaining to each of the fixtures including the costs and Mr. Mood reported that his personal recommendation would be the KIM z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 6 of 8 Curvilinear LED Fixture (6 fixtures, $55,000) and said that he is an engineer and likes straight lines. He added that the one pole that is going to be in Fountain Park is going to be getting hit with reclaimed water and will get corroded pretty quickly (in five years they might have to change the pole). Vice Mayor Yates commented that he liked the ELA Kraft LED Fixture (10 fixtures, $74,000) and asked whether they could just do a Not to Exceed -- wouldn't that provide enough time so they could still look around and try to find something that would meet both criteria -- price and aesthetics? He added that he likes the fact that they could save money with the KIM Fixtures, but also stressed the importance of enhancing the aesthetics of the area with attractive lighting. Mr. Mood said that the Vice Mayor is correct but they would actually do one Change Order first for the underground work and if the Council approved the $100,000 and then found something that was more aesthetically pleasing, they would do another (they would bring it back for discussion and show the Council what they found). He agreed that that is an option and stressed the importance of getting the underground done first. He pointed out that the figure for the ELA Kraft LED Fixture is an engineer's estimate and they don't know what underground issues might arise so that is why they are asking for the $100,000. Councilmember Brown agreed with Mr. Mood's recommendation and said that he too likes the arm style that the KIM fixture provides. He added that he likes the direct down lighting as opposed to the outcast lighting and said that the other lights are classy but he doesn't think they go with the Town. He further stated that he hopes they light up the entire Avenue one day because until they do they are just going to attract older people and that is not what the Town wants. He said he thinks that the down lights will provide better coverage on the intersection and give them an opportunity to light up the Avenue of the Fountain at a future date with a similar fixture. Councilmember Magazine asked whether staff had looked at the spread of light for each one and pointed out that the radius would make a big difference. Mr. Mood responded that when the company did their photo metrics they looked at just lighting up that intersection. Councilmember Magazine commented that based on that, it appears to him that the KIM light would light up what is under it better than the others and asked if that was correct. Michael Colombo with Kimley-Horn addressed the Council and advised that it might look that way but the design of the LED lights themselves inside the fixtures are angled out so they don't just shine down, they have a good spread. He further stated that another huge benefit of LED lighting is that they can control where the light goes (there are approximately 40 to 60 LEDs in the fixture and each one has its own little lens underneath it that can control where that light hits the ground). Councilmember Magazine said given what the Council is trying to accomplish, he would like to know which one Mr. Colombo thinks would work the best in terms of lighting. Mr. Colombo expressed the opinion that the most efficient one would be the KIM Curvilinear LED Fixture because they can do the job with the least quantity and meet the illumination criteria of the National Guidelines and they have the lowest energy use as well. Councilmember Hansen asked whether the KIM Fixture is brighter and Mr. Colombo responded individually, per fixture, yes, but overall they average the same. Councilmember Hansen commented that she too appreciates how quickly this has come back to the Council and pointed out that the ELA Kraft Fixture comes so close to matching what is already on the Avenue while the other one appears more contemporary. She added that if the intersection is the entry statement onto the Avenue then having lights that are very similar would provide a better effect. She said she is not generally supportive of spending more than the lowest bid but in this case, after spending $1.5 million on the medians, she thinks they should do something that would be the most aesthetically pleasing. z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 7 of 8 Mayor Kavanagh asked if the maintenance is higher on that one because they have more fixtures and whether it would be more expensive to maintain them and Mr. Mood replied that LEDs typically last a long time. Mr. Mood reiterated that they have to get the underground in and there could be an opportunity to ask representatives from the different companies to send out a sample of each of the fixtures so that the Council could look at them and see exactly the type of lighting they would provide (or they could buy one of each and return them). Mayor Kavanagh stated that staff just wants Council approval to proceed with the underground work and the fixtures can be selected later on and Mr. Mood concurred with that statement. Vice Mayor Yates agreed with that course of action and noted that staff has done a great job as far as bringing different choices before the Council but stated that he would prefer that they do more research and see if they can find something that might match perfectly. He said they should move forward with the underground work without delay. Vice Mayor Yates MOVED to approve the underground work and a budget Not to Exceed $100,000 and that staff bring back some more research on choices/better pictures or examples of other fixtures and Councilmember DePorter SECONDED the motion. There were no citizens wishing to speak on this agenda item. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). AGENDA ITEM #20 - DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATING TO ANY ITEM INCLUDED IN THE LEAGUE OR ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN OR RELATING TO ANY ACTION PROPOSED OR PENDING BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE. Mayor Kavanagh advised that only one bill was brought up from Council that they wanted to discuss and that is House Bill 2254 - Municipal Tax Exemption; Residential Lease. She said that Councilmember Magazine also mentioned that bill and it is probably the one that is going to impact Fountain Hills more than anything else. She explained that it would remove residential tax from any rentals. She said that the League is opposing this and reported that the impact on all of the cities and towns would be about $87 million. She stated that after attending all of the meetings she believes that this is being misrepresented as a benefit to renters and that they will benefit from having a lower cost but actually this is not a tax on renters, it is a tax on the landlords so it is a tax on a business and it is up to the landlord to decide whether he wants to pass on that savings to the renter and there is nothing in the bill that says the landlord must do that. She noted that landlords can pass on whatever they want and some give a break to renters and cover all utilities or do the landscaping and that is put into the lease and some even pay the tax. She reiterated that the League is fighting this and reported that it passed out of Committee and added that she contacted both of the Town's Representatives, Michele Ugenti and Jay Lawrence. She pointed out that Ms. Ugenti was a member of the Ways & Means Committee that passed this out and she did vote "No" in favor of Fountain Hills and Mr. Lawrence also stated that he would vote "No" if it came to the floor because he understands the impact it would have on the Town. Town Manager Ken Buchanan requested authorization for the Town Manager and Town Attorney to advocate against HB 2254. Councilmember Leger MOVED to authorize the Town Manager and the Town Attorney to advocate against HB 2254 and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). Mr. Buchanan had nothing else to add under this Agenda Item. AGENDA ITEM #21 - COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER KEN BUCHANAN. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of (i) placing such items on a future agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the Council. A. None. z:\council packets\2015\r150305\150205m.docx Page 8 of 8 AGENDA ITEM #22 - SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES BY THE MAYOR, INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBERS AND THE TOWN MANAGER. Mayor Kavanagh advised that the Coalition meetings are off to a great start this year with the knowledge that the work they have been doing is having an effect on reducing drug and alcohol usage among their students. She thanked all of the volunteers on the Coalition who have worked with the group since its inception. She stated that it was an honor to be invited to the Mentors' breakfast to read a Proclamation naming January 2015 as Mentor Appreciation Month and said that this is a great group of Town residents giving of their time to help one or more children in their school system. She explained that the mentor program is also now tracking their students to follow their future successes. She reported that Coffee With A Cop was once again a big success and residents mingled with MCSO deputies to exchange social greetings and to discuss law enforcement issues. She noted that along with several deputies and a sergeant, Captain LeTourneau was there along with Sheriff Joe Arpaio. She commented that she ha s been in constant contact with the League, Legislators and other groups at the Capitol to keep up on all of the bills being proposed this session. Councilmember Leger stated he has had a busy two weeks during which time he had attended a series of meetin gs including commission meetings (and they had done a fine job of initially looking at coming up with a resolution for the dog park issue); attended ribbon cuttings, fielded, addressed, and remediated many residential concerns that had come to his attention. He stated that with respect to residents who contacted him and others who are interested with respect to SRP's proposed rate increases he reiterated that public input meetings, which are an opportunity for residents to provide their input, ask their questions, and to learn more, would be conducted by SRP on February 9 and 26, at 9:30 AM at One E Continental Drive, in Tempe. He further stated that public input including questions and comments can be submitted to SRP by calling 602-236-8888 and/or by visiting their website at srpprices.com. He said it was important for the residents to know that SRP was unable to accommodate the Town's request to present and discuss their rate increase proposal at one of the Council meetings. Instead SRP is encouraging residents to attend one of their preplanned input meetings, which he had referred earlier. AGENDA ITEM #23 - ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Yates MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS By _______________________________ Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: _________________________ Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 5th day of February, 2015. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 5th day of March, 2015. _____________________________ Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk