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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.0815.TCREM.MinutesTOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE AND REGULAR SESSIONS OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Kavanagh called the Executive Session to order at 4.30 p.m. in the Fountain Conference Room - 2nd Floor, Town Hall. AGENDA ITEM#1 — ROLL CALL AND VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO: (i) A.R.S. 38-431.13.03(A)(3), DISCUSSION OR CONSULTATION FOR LEGAL ADVICE WITH THE ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS OF THE PUBLIC BODY; AND, (ii) A.R.S.4 38-431.03(A)(4), DISUSSION OR CONSULATION WITH THE ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEYS FOR THE PUBLIC BODY IN ORDER TO CONSIDER ITS OSTION AND INSTRUCT OF NEGOTIATIONS, IN PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION OR IN SETTLEMENT DISCUSSION CONDUCTED IN ORDER TO AVOID OR RESOLVE LITIGATION [SPECIFICALLY RELATING TOI: (a) REVISIONS TO THE AMERICANA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, (b) REVISIONS TO THE PALISADES RESORTS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND (c) THE PARK PLACE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh, Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, Councilmember Henry Leger, Councilmember Art Tolis, Councilmember Dennis Brown, and Councilmember Cecil Yates. Town Manager Grady E. Miller, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire, Director of Development Service Bob Rodgers, and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender were also present. Councilmember Nick DePorter attended via teleconference call. Councilmember Yates MOVED to go into Executive Session at 4:30 p.m. and Councilmember Dennis Brown SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). AGENDA ITEM #2 - ADJOURNMENT. Mayor Kavanagh adjourned the Executive Session without objection at 5:26 p.m. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kavanagh called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Council Chambers. INVOCATION Mayor Kavanagh asked for a moment of silence. ROLL CALL - Present for roll call were the following members of the Town Council: Mayor Linda Kavanagh, Vice Mayor Alan Magazine, Councilmember Cecil Yates, Councilmember Dennis Brown, Councilmember Art Tolis, and Councilmember Henry Leger. Town Manager Grady E. Miller, Town Attorney Andrew McGuire, and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender were also present. Councilmember Nick DePorter attended via teleconference call. MAYOR'S REPORT i) None. z:\council packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 1 of SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS i) THE MAYOR AND/OR COUNCIL MAY REVIEW RECENT EVENTS ATTENDED RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Kavanagh noted that the first Economic Association of Governments Committee meeting was held in Phoenix. The economic impact of the NCAA Final was discussed and it was noted that this was the second highest attendance in history involving two sessions for viewers and live stream broadcast involving 176 countries. Mayor Kavanagh recognized that this was great exposure for Arizona and mentioned the State had petitioned to hold the event again next year. Mayor Kavanagh said that the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport reported that they service IAM passengers per year, employ 2,500 people, and contribute $1.3BM to the local economy with the hope of expanding in the future using available land for both aeronautical and non -aeronautical uses. Mayor Kavanagh continued that third on their agenda was the new medical foods prescription industry. "Primus Pharmaceuticals", which is located in Scottsdale, is offering food grade medicines for chronic diseases instead of alternative prescriptions of opioids. It was noted that the US was 5% of the global population and had 80% of the opioid use. Blue Cross Blue Shield reported that 1 in 5 of their patients were on opioids. She added the "Primus Pharmaceuticals" was attempting to educate patients of other alternatives to opioids for chronic diseases. ii) RECOGNITION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY JILL OCHSNER FOR HER SERVICE TO FOUNTAIN HILLS. Town Manager Grady Miller acknowledged all of Deputy Ochsner's accomplishments and her many services to the Town. Mr. Miller noted that in attendance was Deputy Ochsner, Fountain Hills Captain Hank Brandimarte of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department and Marie Perreault who represented Shelley Mowery who was the Executive Director of the Fountain Hills Coalition. Ms. Perreault expressed everyone's appreciation for the hard work exhibited by Deputy Ochsner during her service and noted the respect she received from the students and appreciated by the "Coalition". Deputy Ochsner thanked everyone for their recognition and support. iii) RECOGNITION OF PHILLIS KERN AND KATHY MARTIS FOR THEIR FOURTH AT THE FOUNTAIN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS. Town Manager Grady Miller expressed that both ladies were key individuals who had partnered with the Town to bring this event back; he acknowledged that attendance at this year's Fourth of July event had broken an attendance record with approximately 15K to 20K people and he thanked them for their efforts. Mayor Kavanagh presented Ms. Kern and Ms. Martis each with a certificate of appreciation and also expressed her appreciation for their support and the support from the community with their donations. Ms. Kern and Ms. Martis thanked Town staff for their assistance and from the community for their donations to help accomplish the goal. iv) RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR RACHAEL GOODWIN'S RECENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER DESIGNATION ACHIEVEMENT. Town Manager Grady Miller acknowledged Ms. Goodwin for her completion and acceptance of the "Certified Public Manager" designation and noted she had accomplished this program while continuing her service to the Town in her original position and while covering as the Interim Community Services Director. Mr. Miller stated that Ms. Goodwin was the only person employed with the Town who has received this designation and the Town was proud to have her on staff. Ms. Goodwin thanked Mr. Miller for his support and allowing an adjustment to her work schedule so she could accomplish this task. v) RECOGNITION FOR THE TOWN RECEIPT OF 2017 GOVERNOR'S TOURISM AWARD FROM THE ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM FOR THE OUTSTANDING MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR THE "GET OUR OF THE VALLEY AND INTO THE HILL'S" INITIATIVE. Town Manager Grady Miller remarked that this award was due to Rachael Goodwin's and Grace Rodman- Guetter's hard work and noted what an accomplishment this was for the Town. Mayor Kavanagh presented z:\council packets\2017\r170905\170815m.docx Page 2 of 9 the award to both Ms. Goodwin and Ms. Rodman-Guetter. Ms. Goodwin listed some of the Towns and cities involved in the competition and what an honor it was to receive this award. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Kavanagh asked if there were requests to speak and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender answered five requests were received. Kathy Florence, a 10 -year resident of Fountain Hills, requested an answer to her email sent in June to Councilmembers regarding updating contact information on the Town web site. Mayor Kavanagh reiterated that Council could not respond during this time, but Town Manager Grady Miller would take note of her request and follow-up with her. Jana Hambruch, a 5 -year resident of Fountain Hills, acknowledged the work that was involved being a Councilmember and asked that they support the Town's educational community due to the extreme importance of education in our schools. Susan Fallon, a 15 year resident of Fountain Hills, referenced her previous remarks to Council in June, noting support for Mark Forrester's position regarding the annual proclamation of "National Day of Prayer". She reiterated her prior request for a response from Councilmembers, which the group had not received. Ms. Fallon stated that they felt the Town Council had a track record of ignoring those who they disagreed with on issues. Gene Mikolajczyk read a prepared statement expressing concerns on issues he felt had evolved over the last several years regarding the Town's political culture: (i) that a majority of the Town Council believe that operating in secret and concealing information - even from fellow councilmembers - is the path to power and success; (ii) not seeking public opinion on the lagoon project or consulting with Town Staff for their expertise; (iii) spending tax payer monies on studies and pet projects; (iv) not collecting what was owed for the overdue development fees on the Park Place project; being responsible for the culture of cronyism and favoritism in Town; (v) and a request for the silent Councilmembers to step up and do what was best for the Town. Michael Scott, a Fountain Hills resident, stated that there were past due development fees owed to the Town by the Park Place Developers; he questioned why the Park Place Development had not been shut down until the fees were paid; and he requested Council to follow-up and that diligence be done. CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEM #1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 13 AND 15, 2017. AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION (VICKIE WWATTERS) FOR THE PROMOTION OF A FUND RAISER TO BE HELD ON THE AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CRAFT CLASSIC HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN, ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017, FROM 7:00 AM —1:00 PM. AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION 2017-24, ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN A PORTION OF THE CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERLY PROPERTY LINES OF PLAT 5056-D, BLOCK 2, LOT 53 (16620 N. AGATE KNOLL PLACE), AS RECORDED IN BOOK 158, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. (EA2017-04) AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. (C2018-017), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00, FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENACE AND REPAIR. AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (C2018-013) WITH PRECISION ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON THE TOWN'S PUMPS AND PUMP STATIONS. z:\council packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 3 of 9 Councilmember Yates MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as listed and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Councilmember DePorter Aye Vice Mayor Magazine Aye Councilmember Leger Aye Councilmember Tolis Aye Councilmember Yates Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Mayor Kavanagh Aye The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA ITEM # 6 — CONSIDERATION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FIREROCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,555.86, ON A PUBLIC ART PROJECT AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FIREROCK DEVELOPMENT ON SHEA BOULEVARD. Town Manager Grady Miller reviewed information provided for in the staff report and reimbursement agreement noting the agreement protected the Town. He stated the public art would be located at the entrance of Firerock on Shea Boulevard. Mr. Miller noted that the Firerock Homeowners' Association had committed to maintaining the public art. Mayor Kavanagh asked if the Town's Art Committee approved the project. Mr. Miller answered that the Firerock Community Association worked with the Town's Public Art Committee and was received the committee's approval. Stephanie Fee, Community Association Manager for Firerock, expressed that the community was dedicated to maintaining the water feature and public art and pointed out there would be a public parking area off Shea Boulevard for those who wished to visit the art exhibit. Mayor Kavanagh asked for information on the design. Ms. Fee stated this area would incorporate a desert spiral and would use native materials. Councilmember DePorter supported the art project and asked if insurance was in place and if all the funds would be used for these features. Town Attorney Andrew McGuire explained there was a take-down reimbursement agreement between the two parties for payment as the expenses occur to completion. Councilmember Yates inquired to why funds were given back to the development and Ms. Fee maintained that the funds were previously donated to the Town by "Toll Brothers Development" and she pointed out that the Association would be adding an approximate $250K to the project. Councilmember Yates wanted noted for the record that the Town was not giving the funds away. Mayor Kavanagh asked for further discussion on this item and if not requested a motion. Councilmember Brown MOVED to approve authorizing the Town Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Firerock Community Association up to a maximum of $143,555.86 in public art funds for an art feature to be located a the entrance of the Firerock development and Councilmember Yates SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). AGENDA ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS, RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FOR THE VISITOR'S CENTER. Town Manager Grady Miller stated that previously the Council had discussed partnering with the Chamber for an area next to the Chamber of Commerce's new location on the Avenue of the Fountains. Mr. Miller reviewed the z:\council packets\2017\r170905\170815m.docx Page 4 of 9 information listing the operational responsibilities for the parties, start-up costs, hours of operations, and the Town's required tracking and quarterly reports to be provided. Mr. Miller proposed that after input from Council the "Terms and Conditions" would be finalized with the contract presented to Council in September 2017. Mr. Miller acknowledged those in attendance from the Chamber who could field questions. Mr. Miller discussed the involvement in the past between the Chamber and Town financially and introduced the Director of Community Services Rachael Goodwin who was present to answer questions. Mayor Kavanagh stated that the Town was not funding office space for the Chamber, but instead the Town would have its own 500 square feet of space as a Visitor Center. Ms. Goodwin stated that membership to the Visitor's Center would be offered to all businesses. Mayor Kavanagh said that information would be available from this office for all upcoming Town events with the Town's branding and would be opened Monday through Friday along with some Saturdays and Sundays based on Town events. Councilmember Tolis suggested using Ambassadors to allow the Visitor Center to stay open as much as possible to help promote businesses and market the Town. Councilmember Yates requested the Town take advantage of leveraging technology in this area. Councilmember Brown mentioned there was approximately 600 square feet of office space located on the Avenue that was not in use and that previous Councils had talked about using it. He said he would like to see the Visitor Center kept in-house as he was not comfortable going forward with an open ended contract. He said in the past there was no evidence of ROI provided by the Chamber. Councilmember Nick DePorter concurred with Councilmember Brown due as there wasn't sufficient justification for funding a wall of brochures and felt that in-house staff could closely monitor benchmarks. Councilmember Yates expressed his support for the Chamber partnership established by Rachael and Grace due to its cost effectiveness after considering the expense of the space build-out at Town Hall that could cost between $70K and $100K. Councilmember Yates said he supported the open-end agreement with an annual review. He said he'd rather expand the space for the Town's Economic Development. Mr. Miller declared that all the suggestions were good and confirmed that staff would bring back an agreement for their approval with Council's comments taken into consideration. Mr. Miller stated that staff had suggested the vacant area behind the dais downstairs in Town Hall, but there were concerns for safety and security on the week-ends and after business hours since the area was not closely monitored. Vice Mayor Magazine said he was not concerned with the $30K this year, but was concerned with the on-going costs since the Town was looking at a shortfall over the next 20-years of $6M per year and mentioned that he had opposed many other expenses suggested by Council for the same reason. Vice Mayor Magazine pointed out that build-out of the area in Town Hall would be cheaper in the long run and requested the Town Manager look at this to see how they could make it happen. Vice Mayor Magazine expressed his support for the Chamber and noted his own participation. Mayor Kavanagh asked if there were any speaker cards and Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender stated there were four. Michael L. Archambault, a 45 year resident of Fountain Hills, stated he calculated the square footage cost of the space (as he knew it) next to the Chamber and stated his opposition to the proposed project. He reminded the Council that the surplus funds had come from not doing projects and having staff positions left unfilled. He suggested the Council identify a revenue source to pay for this expense if they continue to go down this path. He asked they stop spending money the Town doesn't have. Scott Sadat-Valenzuela, CEO of the Fountain Hills Chamber informed the Council that the proposed space totaled 500 square feet to house the Visitor's Center with an accessible restroom. He added that there was visitor convenience in the location on the Avenue of the Fountain with visitors receiving help from resident volunteers and suggestions of areas to visit. He stated the opinion that people still want to talk with someone in-person for such information. Mr. Sadat-Valenzuela requested Council give the Chamber a year to prove the value. z:\council packets\2017\r170905\170815m.docx Page 5 of 9 Boe James, a Fountain Hills resident, expressed his support on the proposed Chamber Visitor's Center and the Town's participation. Amberleigh Dabrowski, a Fountain Hills resident, promised she would volunteer as an Ambassador for the Visitor's Center and expressed her support for the partnership. Councilmember Leger in the past the Town had paid the Chamber for a tourism program. He asked why the Chamber was not used for the purpose of a Visitor Center as he felt it was the role of the Town's Chamber of Commerce and should not need to be subsidized. He added that all alternatives needed to be reviewed due to the Town's budget situation and pointed out that this project was not funded in the 2017-18 budget year. Councilmember Leger stated this was the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce and that he appreciated all the work Town staff had done in this area in-house. Councilmember Tolis recalled his time on the Chamber Board and spoke of his past experiences. He expressed his support for the proposed plan. Mr. Miller responded to a question by Councilmember Tolis and stated that the Council had removed this project during the budget process, but that staff had identified a revenue source to cover the expense if the Council approved this. Councilmember Tolis reiterated his support for this first year's agreement with the Chamber and suggested that the Town should put goals out there and re-evaluate after that the initial year. Councilmember Yates pointed out there were many areas by which the Council could cut the budget but that the Council follows a strategic plan and vision plan and that there aren't any pet projects. He added the he would request a matrix and impact study. He said this proposal fits their model and the opinion that they should move forward as they are responsible for providing for the quality of life for their residents, Councilmember Yates MOVED to accept the Terms and Conditions relating to a jointly operated Visitor Center and direct staff to return in September with an Operating Agreement for Council consideration and Councilmember Tolis SECONDED the motion. Vice Mayor Magazine requested to MOVE a substitute motion. He said that Councilmember Yates inadvertently made his point regarding the budget cuts as he felt the Town was headed in that direction. Vice Mayor Magazine MOVED to request staff investigate the area on the main floor behind the dais in Town Hall and return to Council with cost to design and build -out cost for possible use as well as the estimated annual operating costs; and also investigate the Town Hall reception area with the same goal in mind (design and building cost for Visitor Center) and provided the estimated annual operating cost in that area with the information presented to Council for consideration and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion. Town Attorney Andrew McGuire stated the Council's procedures didn't allow for two motions to be in play at the same time unless the second motion is amending the first motion. Mr. McGuire confirmed for the Vice Mayor that the Council Rules of Procedure are different from Robert Rules and typically the first motion would be voted on and then vote on the second motion after the first motion was voted on. Mayor Kavanagh stated they were in discussion at this point. Mayor Kavanagh said before the Chamber's proposal that staff had previously looked at that space for ED and for a combo of ED and tourism. She indicated staff did get numbers on it and the numbers were so high the idea was dropped. That why when the Chamber offered came up it seemed like an alternative. Mr. Miller stated he did not have the breakdown of the contractor's cost at this time but that they did have renovation costs of $70K - $100K and that did not include adding restrooms. Vice Mayor Magazine requested Council review the numbers to see if the idea was worth it. Councilmember Leger called the vote on the motion. The Mayor requested a roll call vote on the first motion involving the Chamber's proposal. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: z:Acouncil packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 6 of 9 Councilmember Yates Aye Councilmember DePorter Nay Councilmember Tolis Aye Councilmember Brown Nay Vice Mayor Magazine Nay Councilmember Leger Nay Mayor Kavanagh Aye The motion FAILED 3-4. Vice Mayor Magazine restated his motion to MOVE that staff investigate the area on the main floor behind the dais in Town Hall and return to Council with specific numbers (design and cost to build -out) for possible use as well as the estimated annual operating costs; and also investigate the Town Hall reception area with the same goal in mind (Visitor Center) and provided the design and construction costs and the estimated annual operating cost in that area with the information presented to Council for consideration and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion. Councilmember Tolis said it cost money for that type of information he asked if they go outside for contracting services, or try to have someone on staff design this. He asked the Vice Mayor what he recommended and where would the money come from to do this as well as what his threshold would be for building something. The Vice Mayor said he couldn't begin to say what he was willing to spend until he saw the information and compare it to what is being offered. He clarified that when he is talking plans/design he was not talking about hiring architects with fancy plans with color charts. He suggested that staff could make a presentation on the kinds of things we would do in either space and he didn't think they needed to spend any money at all. Mayor Kavanagh asked the Town Manager if staff could do this because before someone had come in. Mr. Miller confirmed that a firm had actually come in and given estimates based on their site visit although they had not discussed bathrooms and such. He cautioned building expectations that the person providing an estimate was going to get the contract as a competitive selection process is used. He expressed that staff had a way to find the answers that are being requested tonight. The Town Manager responded to a question raised by the Mayor about access and confirmed they had looked at putting a door in from the outside. Mayor Kavanagh received a note passed to her from Councilmember Brown, a licensed contractor in Fountain Hills, and he gave her permission to read its content. The note stated that he was to provide the construction costs for free. Mayor Kavanagh requested a roll call vote with the following results: Councilmember Tolis Aye Councilmember Leger Aye Councilmember Yates Aye Vice Mayor Magazine Aye Councilmember Brown Aye Councilmember DePorter Aye Mayor Kavanagh Aye The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2017-28, THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS AND THE AMERICANA DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING CO., LLC. (CASE #DA2016-01.1) Development Services Director Bob Rodgers gave a brief overview of the information in a staff report, which was requesting three items be amended in the Americana Development Agreement as follows: 1. Extend the date of the required acquisition of the property from 230 days to 450 days. 2. Allow for the construction of phases 1 and 2, be out of sequence if market conditions make it necessary. 3. Amend the language regarding the applicant's ability to transfer ownership of the property and project approvals. z:\council packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 7 of 9 Councilmember Yates clarified that there were no substantial changes in their agreement with the Town and Mr. Rodgers agreed. Mayor Kavanagh asked for a discussion and if not requested a motion. Councilmember Yates MOVED to approve Resolution 2017-28, an amendment to the Development Agreement between the Town of Fountain Hills and the Americana Development & Building Co., as proposed and Councilmember Brown SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). AGENDA ITEM #9 - COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER. Mr. Miller would follow-up with public speaker Kathy Florence. AGENDA ITEM #10 - SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORT ON RECENT ACTIVITIES BY THE MAYOR, INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBERS, AND THE TOWN MANAGER. Mayor Kavanagh stated she had attended the opening of the "Stoneview Pharmacy" located in Town. Dr. Zachary Hanks was the pharmacist and he presents this as an old fashioned pharmacy where the pharmacist knows his customers and provides personal care. Stoneview Pharmacy was located in the medical building on Palisades Boulevard. Mayor Kavanagh had lunch with the Town's Pakistani Information and Cultural Organizations at their 17th annual luncheon noting this organization brings the "Kite Festival" to the Town each year. Mayor Kavanagh mentioned that she and Senator John Kavanagh had been attending this luncheon even before she became Mayor. She added that the group always mentioned Fountain Park and how much they appreciate the venue for the Kite Festival. Mayor Kavanagh added that the organization also mentions Fountain Hills in all their tourism outreach by featuring the Town in their newsletters that reached people oversees and by featuring the kite festival event in their calendar under the month of March. Mayor Kavanagh stated that the "River of Time Museum" held its annual fundraiser and once again Senator John Kavanagh as the auctioneer. She added it was an incredible night with outstanding bidding levels not seen in many years. She acknowledged the many volunteer hours and months it took to put this successfully event together and she thanked everyone for their hard work in making the Town's Museum a success. Mayor Kavanagh and Councilmembers wanted to remind everyone that school was back in session and to please slow down and watch for the kids riding bikes, walking to school and getting on and off school buses. She encouraged everyone to have patience but stressed that State Law states you cannot pass a school bus as long as their red lights were flashing. She asked the public to please obey the speed limit near schools. Mayor Kavanagh pointed out that the Maricopa County Sherriff's Department would show no tolerance for speeding in school zones. AGENDA ITEM #11- ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Yates MOVED to adjourn the meeting and Vice Mayor Magazine SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). The Regular Session adjourned at 7:04 p.m. z:\council packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 8 of 9 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS :S ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk CERTIFICATION Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Executive Session, held in the Fountain Conference Room — 2nd Floor and Regular Session held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 15th day of August, 2017. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this 5th day of September, 2017. Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk z:\council packets\2017\x170905\170815m.docx Page 9 of 9