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OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JUNE 2, 2016
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Kavanagh called the Executive Session to order at 5.30 p.m. in the Town Hall Fountain Conference Room - 2nd
Floor.
AGENDA ITEM #1 - ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO : (1)
A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), DISCUSSION OR CONSULTATION FOR LEGAL ADVICE WITH THE
ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS OF THE PUBLIC BODY, AND (2) A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4), 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 (SPECIALLY, PARK PLACE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT).
Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh, Vice Mayor Henry
Leger, Councilmember Alan Magazine (attended by phone), Councilmember Cecil Yates, Councilmember Dennis
Brown, and Councilmember Nick DePorter. Town Manager Grady Miller, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire and
Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender were also present.
Councilmember Cassie Hansen was absent.
Councilmember Cecil Yates MOVED to go into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Park Place
Development Agreement and Councilmember Nick DePorter SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY (6-0), by those present.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - ADJOURNMENT.
The Mayor Linda Kavanagh adjourned the Executive Session without objection at 6:21 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
* CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Linda Kavanagh called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers
* Mayor Linda Kavanagh announced that today with them was Pastor Justin Erickson of the Harvest Bible Chapel.
* ROLL CALL - Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh,
Vice Mayor Henry Leger, Councilmember Nick DePorter, Councilmember Dennis Brown, and Councilmember
Cecil Yates. Town Manager Grady E. Miller, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender
were also present.
Councilmember Alan Magazine and Councilmember Cassie Hansen were absent.
Mayor Kavanagh acknowledged the return of Mr. Bob Burns, Reporter for the “Fountain Hills Times” newspaper to
the Council meeting.
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* MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
i) MAYOR KAVANAGH MAY REVIEW RECENT EVENTS ATTENDED RELATING TO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
Mayor Kavanagh gave her last Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) update for the fiscal year. Mayor
Kavanagh stated that they discussed future strategies for enticing businesses to relocate to Arizona instead of
California or the newest popular state of Utah and added that GPEC would be working closely with Maricopa
Association of Governments (MAG) and with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Kavanagh explained that
GPEC would also be putting together a committee of Arizona CEO’s to work with all of these entities to establish
better Legislation. Mayor Kavanagh added the group heard a presentation by Geoff Cramer of Arizona Talent
Optimization who worked with high school students who had no interest in going on to college and rather than the
students dropping out of high school or taking a low paying job after graduation, this organization pre sented options to
train in jobs that pay very well, but do not require a college degree that many students would not normally consider.
Mayor Kavanagh explained that students become a lot more interested when they hear about the possible high paying
jobs such as a lineman that could make over $100,000 and she added the organization also looked at future needs of
companies, along with assisting schools to prepare students for the skills they would need.
ii) RECOGNITION OF FIRE CHIEF RANDY ROBERTS IN APPRECIATION FOR HIS NINE YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
Mr. Miller stated that Chief Randy Roberts served the Town for nine years as Assistant Fire Chief before moving on to
become the Fire Chief in Fountain Hills. Mr. Miller pointed out that Chief Roberts also had a distinguished career
working with the City of Phoenix, which was a highly recognized Fire Department. Mr. Miller acknowledged Chief
Robert’s experience he brought to the Town such as computerized dispatching and noted within the past year along
with Rural Metro, instituted that ambulance crews who were also fire fighters. Mr. Miller also pointed out the Town’s
ISO ratings had improved under Chief Robert’s direction, which helped homeowners and businesses when purchasing
fire insurance. ISO ratings were evaluated by the response time, fire flow and staffing within the Fire Department and
this showed a lot of initiative on the part of Fire Chief Roberts to make our Fire Department great.
Mayor Kavanagh and Mr. Miller presented Chief Randy Roberts with a plaque for his service to the community and
congratulated him for his outstanding work. Chief Roberts expressed that it had been a great nine years working in
Fountain Hills and acknowledged the exceptional work from his staff present at the meeting. Chief Roberts also
thanked Mayor Kavanagh and Grady Miller for all their support.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Richard Davison a Fountain Hills resident noted in the last week the Town had two episodes of gun violence that
physically impacted 14 people who were or mostly were Fountain Hill’s residents and he pointed out the community’s
psychological impact was even greater. Mr. Davison suggested Council pass a law in Fountain Hills that loaded guns
were prohibited in moving vehicles and if violated, impose a heavy fine and attach the violations to their license and
registration. Mr. Davison also addressed the equal bathroom issue and expressed that there would be those who would
take advantage and believed Council should speak loudly and forcibly to national and state representatives on behalf of
the Town. He also added his support for those who wanted gun violence to decrease through more controls, limits and
responsibility placed on the use of guns in Town and he expressed that Council needed to do everything possible to
protect the children and bi-standers by limiting guns in public spaces, offices and streets especially when guns were
loaded. Mr. Davison stressed Council needed to pass resolutions outlining guidelines so everyone could “relieve”
themselves in peace and carry guns in peace.
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CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH J2 ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,127, TO
COMPLETE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ADERO CANYON TRAILHEAD.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO BROWN &
ASSOCIATES CERTIFIED INSPECTION SERVICE, INC. CONTRACT C2016-110 FOR PLAN REVIEW,
INSPECTION AND BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000.00.
AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GARBAGE GUY, INC. CONTRACT
C2015-162 FOR SEDIMENT AND DEBRIS REMOVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,500.00
AGENDA ITEM #4 – CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING CONTRACT PW2017-001 WITH SYSTEM 4 OF
PHOENIX, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000, FOR ANNUAL CLEANING SERVICES OF
TOWN FACILITIES.
AGENDA ITEM #5 – CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER: $5,000.00 FROM THE
TOWN MANAGER CONTINGENCY TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE COST OF THIRD
PARTY TRAFFIC STUDY REVIEWS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA.
AGENDA ITEM #6 – CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR JULY 7, JULY 21, AND AUGUST 4,
2016, AS WELL AS THE TENTATIVE WORK STUDY SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 12 AND
AUGUST 9, 2016.
Councilmember Cecil Yates MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as listed and Councilmember Dennis Brown
SECONDED the motion.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Mayor Linda Kavanagh Aye
Councilmember Nick DePorter Aye
Councilmember Dennis Brown Aye
Councilmember Cecil Yates Aye
Vice Mayor Henry Leger Aye
Councilmember Cassie Hansen Absent
Councilmember Alan Magazine Absent
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those present.
Mayor Kavanagh RECESSED the Regular session at 6:52 p.m.
SPECIAL SESSION
Mayor Kavanagh called the Special Session to order at 6:52 p.m. and requested a roll call in the Town Hall Council
Chambers.
* ROLL CALL - Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh,
Vice Mayor Henry Leger, Councilmember Cecil Yates, Councilmember Dennis Brown, and Councilmember
DePorter Yates. Councilmembers Alan Magazine and Cassie Hansen were absent.
Town Manager Grady Miller, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender were also
present.
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SPL#1 - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION 2016-07, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE
BUDGET AS THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
Mr. Miller stated that the Town’s budget was balanced and in compliance with state laws and regulations pertaining to
municipal finance. Mr. Miller turned the presentation over to Finance Director Craig Rudolphy and noted both would
be available to answer any questions.
Finance Director Craig Rudolphy gave a brief presentation, which included a PowerPoint presentation (available on
line or in the office of the Town Clerk) explaining that the final tentative budget was $40,484,183 and included
$6,185,415 in inter-fund transfers. He stated that the FY2016-17 budget was $2.5M more than the previous year due
to the inter-fund transfers. Mr. Rudolphy explained that the budget assumption increase d by 7% for Maricopa County
Sherriff’s Office and 3% for Rural Metro with a projected 96 building permits and also included election costs and
added the Town must also continue with the Community Center debt payment subsidy. Mr. Rudolphy explained that
projected out five-years, the Town was looking at a deficient in each of four of those years a cumulatively amount of
$5.9M with General Fund projections that showed the Town short each year and the Reserve Fund Balances projected
at the end of FY2017 at a total of $12,419,420.
Mr. Rudolphy continued that the Town added 1.63 in new personnel wit h a total of 43 full-time and 23 part-time
employees. He noted Council had requested a wage increase for those employees in the amount of 3.5% with total
personnel costs of $3,963,695. Mr. Rudolphy stated he was available for questions.
Councilmember Yates wanted to clarify that Finance had not changed their reporting process this year, but felt that
noting the inter-fund transfers was important. Mr. Rudolphy agreed and explained that next year those transfers would
be eliminated and the reporting would match what the Auditor General required for the Town’s submission of their
budget.
Vice Mayor Leger acknowledge the amount of time involved with the budget process and expressed his appreciation to
Mr. Rudolphy, his staff, and Grady Miller.
Mayor Kavanagh asked if there were speaker cards and Ms. Bender answered there were five.
Walter Maiwald, a Fountain Hills resident, stated he was representing those people who liked hiking in Fountain Hills
and expressed his appreciation to the Council for allocating funds for the Adero Canyon Trailhead. He also requested
Council keep those funds in the budget for next year for the trailhead and start construction at the site before cost
increased and would cause a shortfall in the budget. Mayor Kavanagh expressed that Council also agreed with his
request and she explained construction would start when the road was completed.
DÉJÀ Willard, a six year Fountain Hills' resident and Trail Blazer, expressed his desire to see the Adero Canyon
trailhead constructed as designed.
Bill Myers, a Fountain Hills resident involved in the MMPC/Conservancy, thanked Council and Town Staff for the
$2.3M allocated in this year’s budget for the preserve. He added that he understood that $1.8M allocated must be
spent on the preserve and nothing else and that approximately $468,000 came from the Capital Improveme nt Fund.
Mr. Myers also stated he understood the economic impact this trailhead could have on real estate sales and felt the
Town needed to inform agents in Town so they could use the information when buyers approach them. Mr. Myers
expressed he wanted the trailhead built as designed with the money allocated. Mayor Kavanagh noted that the
information on the trailhead had been out with numerous articles in the “Times” newspaper.
Jerry Butler, a Fountain Hills resident and Trail Blazer, spoke in favor of the Town’s trailhead and explained he had
been a trail blazer for eight or nine years and also helped to build and maintain trails in Town. Mr. Butler was
requesting for Council to keep the budget in tack, fund the trailhead this year and complete the trail as soon as
possible. Mr. Butler also noted that this trailhead would be one step towards attracting younger families to Fountain
Hills.
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Bill Craig, a Fountain Hills resident and member of Sonoran Conservancy, thanked Council for approving J2
Engineering on this evenings consent agenda. Mr. Craig also asked that Council leave the $1.8M allocated and the
$468,000 Capital Improvement funding for the trail in the budget. Mr. Craig noted that last year monies were deleted
for the trailhead and some people were currently worried that this could happen again. He also noted that it appeared a
water supply would not be available to the trailhead until the year 2020, which he expressed was a concern and added
that the 50 parking spaces currently allocated would probably not be enough and he wanted Council to keep the
information in mind for the future. Mr. Craig pointed out all the known accesses that would be available with th e
building of the trailhead for hiking and biking and asked that the trailhead be completed. Mr. Craig added that he was
speaking for the Conservancy and others.
Mayor Kavanagh acknowledged the Conservancy attendees in the audience and pointed out that Council did not delete
funding last year, noting that the Council totally supported the project, and that the funding was only moved to this
year due to the time-line on the construction project.
Mayor Kavanagh acknowledged there were no further discussion and closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
SPL#2 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2016-07, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET AS THE
FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1,
2016, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017.
Councilmember Nick DePorter MOVED to approve Resolution 2016-07 and Councilmember Cecil Yates
SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those present.
SPL#3 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2016-10, ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE FY2016-17
BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION POLICY AND APPROVING THE TOWN ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS,
THE FY 2016-17 PAY PLAN, THE SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS, THE EMPLOYEE JOB
DESCRIPTIONS, AND THE FY2016-17 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE.
Mr. Miller explained that this item implements the budget, as approved by Council, and also consisted of 300 pages of
job descriptions, organizational charts for each department and overall Town organization, along with pay plans for
part-time and full-time employee; he expressed that this plan would help employees implement the Town’s priorities
contained in the budget. Mr. Miller recommended approval.
Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion.
Councilmember Dennis Brown MOVED to approve Resolution 2016-10 and Councilmember Cecil Yates
SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those present.
SPL#4 - ADJOURN THE SPECIAL SESSION
Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion to adjourn and Councilmember Dennis Brown MOVED to adjourn the Special
Session and Councilmember Cecil Yates SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by
those present. Special Session adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Mayor Kavanagh RECONVENED the Regular Session at 7:11 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #7 – DISCUSSION WITH POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING POLICY
DIRECTING SALT RIVER PROJECT’S GOVERNANACE.
Mr. Miller stated that over the past several months, Fountain Hill’s resident Paul Getty had contacted Town Council
regarding his concerns with the governance of Salt River Project (SRP) and its structure along with issues he had that
Fountain Hills did have the right to vote for the governance of Board of Directors. Mr. Miller noted that Mr. Getty
provided staff with a resolution for Council’s review and since that time staff had checked into the issue. Mr. Miller
stated that his detailed findings were outlined in the staff report located in the agenda packet. Mr. Miller explained that
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SRP was divided into two separate entities with a utility cooperative as the primary for water provided to central
Arizona for agriculture and farming and its support. He continued that there was also a power district that served as an
electrical utility for the Phoenix Metropolitan area and the Salt River Valley. Mr. Miller added SRP was established as
a political subdivision much like our Town with certain rights and privileges. Mr. Miller explained that under staff’s
consideration he believed the Town should not get involved, but he understood it was ultimately the Council’s
decision.
Mayor Kavanagh acknowledged that Mr. Getty would be speaking for himself Olivia Getty and Patricia Spade and that
Mr. Getty had requested five minutes to speak, which she noted she had agreed to the time extension.
Paul M. Getty a full-time Fountain Hills resident and a licensed Engineer in the State of Arizona pointed out that the
resolution presented for Council’s consideration was only to receive the Town’s right to vote in the electric utility part
of SRP and nothing else. Mr. Getty pointed out the different land areas with a map handout (distributed to the Council)
that was given the right to vote and the land areas that were eliminated in the process. Mr. Getty pointed out the
importance of new real estate buyers who purchase land within this voting district , but did not put up collateral in
1937, but still had a right to vote in the Board’s election process and he noted that the bonds had previously been paid
off and felt there was no reason not to allow other areas to vote in SRP’s elections. Mr. Getty stated that he had heard
the concern that there would be advocate change in another political subdivision, but Mr. Getty pointed out SRP
influenced Fountain Hills. Mr. Getty noted he understood that Fountain Hill’s had two government relations
representatives dedicated to the Town. He added another concern expressed to him was that the State Legislature
might not entertain a change in the laws along with changes to the SRP boundaries, but Mr. Getty stated that his
strategic plan would be to help pass resolutions in other towns, lobbying the State Legislature so they underst ood this
change had economic benefits for the state’s budgets. Mr. Getty would like Council to go on record advocating for its
citizens to have a right to vote and be represented in SRP governance.
Ms. Bender stated that one individual had submitted a speaker card, but indicated that they did not wish to speak but
wanted Council to know she was in favor of the resolution.
Mayor asked Councilmembers if they wished to discuss the issue.
Councilmember Dennis Brown asked Mr. Miller for clarification as to why Council should not support Mr. Getty’s
request. Mr. Miller explained that it was true Fountain Hills did not have representation, but he stated that if any
resident had a concern or issue they could attend an SRP Board meeting and speak to affect change. Mr. Miller added
that he helped a resident in Town who was having an issue with outages and contracted SRP requesting help for the
resident and the problem was expedited by SRP. Mr. Miller acknowledged Mr. Getty’s statement that when SRP was
formed in 1937, land owner’s collateralized their property they owned for exchange of voting rights and then overtime
these agricultural lands had been converted to other land uses. Mr. Miller expressed that when SRP started servicing
our area everyone benefited and he also added that the Fountain Hills had a Community Advisor available to them that
would address any of the Town’s concerns. Mr. Miller stated that these are the reasons he felt this was a matter the
Town should not get involved with.
Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion and no motion was brought forward.
AGENDA ITEM #8 – CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 16-06, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF AN
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF THE COMMUNITY THEATER PROPERTY.
Mr. Miller stated that the community theater property had been owned by the Town for many years and was operated
by the Fountain Hills Theater through a lease with the Town, but he explained that the building and adjacent parking
lot maintenance was costing the Town a great deal of resources. Mr. Miller explained this it em was a request to
authorize an invitation for bids for sale of the community theater property with a restriction that limited the purchase to
a theater company for the use as a theater. He added this would allow the Town to be released from the cost of
maintenance of the property. Mr. Miller stated he was available to answer questions from the Mayor and Council.
Mayor Kavanagh asked if there were any speaker cards and Ms. Bender stated none were received. There were no
questions asked of Mr. Miller; Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion.
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Councilmember Cecil Yates MOVED to adopt ordinance 16-06, authorizing issuance of an invitation for bids for sale
of the community theater property. Councilmember Nick DePorter SECONDED the motion. The motion CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those present.
AGENDA ITEM #9 – CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2016-11, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE, AMENDED AND
RESTATED JUNE 2, 2016.
Mayor Kavanagh explained that there would be one staff report presented for the next two items.
Mr. Miller introduced Town Engineer Randy Harrel who would explain both agenda items (9 and 10) and the action
requested to be considered by Council.
Mr. Randy Harrel stated that Chapter 14 of the Town Code was originally adopted by the Town in 1994 and added that
the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) periodically reviewed the Town’s Floodplain Management
Ordinance to verify its compliance with current National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and State Law Arizona
Revised Statue (ARS). Mr. Harrel explained that as a result of their current review ADWR requested changes to the
Town Code, which the Town’s Attorney’s office had incorporated into a code revision. He added that most of the
changes were housekeeping items and updates and would not have an effect on the Town’s Floodplain Management
actions.
Mayor Kavanagh asked for questions from Councilmembers.
Councilmember Dennis Brown thanked Mr. Harrel and asked him since the changes were mostly housekeeping and
updating changes were there any unfunded mandates coming from the Federal Government that could cost the Town
more money. Mr. Harrel replied that as previously stated in the staff report there were accessory structures that
involved detached garages and storage structures that would be allowed solely for parking of vehicles or storage, with
provisions. Mr. Harrel added there would be an increase of the Town’s recordkeeping requirements and felt that both
updates could be incorporated within current staffing and no large costs to the Town since there were any major
changes.
Mayor Kavanagh asked Ms. Bender if there were any speaker cards and Ms. Bender answered there were no cards
received on this item.
Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion; Vice Mayor Henry Leger MOVED to approve Resolution 2016-11.
Councilmember Dennis Brown SECONDED the motion. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those
present.
AGENDA ITEM #10 – CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 16-02, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE, AMENDED AND RESTATED
JUNE 2, 2016, AND AMENDING TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 14, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION, BY
DELETING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN H ILLS
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE, AMENDED AND RESTATED JUNE 2, 2016.
Mayor Kavanagh asked Ms. Bender if there were any speaker cards and Ms. Bender answered there were no cards
received on this item.
Mayor Kavanagh asked for a motion; Vice Mayor Henry Leger MOVED to approve Resolution 2016-02.
Councilmember Dennis Brown SECONDED the motion. The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those
present.
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AGENDA ITEM #11 - COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER
a. None.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES
BY THE MAYOR, INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBERS, AND THE TOWN MANAGER.
Mayor Kavanagh thanked Councilmember Cecil Yates for attending the meeting at MAG on Domestic Violence.
Mayor Kavanagh stated she attended the Executive Committee Meeting of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
where they had a wrap-up of the Legislative bills and how each would affect Fountain Hills, along with continued
discussions on important items still pending such as possible TPT changes. Mayor Kavanagh added that the Mayor’s
Youth Council celebrated the end of the year together and since only a few students would be graduating this year, she
was looking forward to seeing the remaining students again in the fall. She expressed a special thanks to Heather
Ware who was the coordinator of the program and also thanked Sheriff Joe Arpaio for the tour of his new headquarters
along with Senator John Kavanagh’s special behind-the-scene tour of the Legislature.
Mayor Kavanagh expressed her support along with Senator John Kavanagh on the “Don’t Leave Me.Org” non-profit
organization and its founder Debra Nolen who promotes education related to not leaving dogs in hot cars. She
explained this was a “Take-the-Pledge” campaign that any animal lover could participate in. Mayor Kavanagh added
that Sheriff Joe Arpaio had pledged his support and explained that people could visit their website “Don’t Leave Me.
Org” to show their support. Mayor Kavanagh added that she wanted to give a special thanks to Mike Ciccarone’s dog
“Bailey” for appearing in the publicity photo with her to promote this very worthwhile cause.
AGENDA ITEM #13 - ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Henry Leger MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. and Councilmember Dennis Brown
SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0), by those present.
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 Executive Session, held in
the Town Hall Fountain Conference Room – 2nd Floor and Regular Session held by the Town Council of Fountain
Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 2nd day of June, 2016. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 16th day of June, 2016.
_____________________________
Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk