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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990.0621.TCRM.MinutesTOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1990 A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called t,- order by ,Iayor John Cutilio at b:30 p.m., Thursd.av, June 21, 1',90, in the Fountain Hills School District Administration Buildi,l,- located -It i4('10 X. Del antbre Ave., Fountain, FIil.Is, _lr17ona. ROLL CALL - Follow.ing the pledge to the flag and the invocation by Don L.awrenc•c, of Christ's Church, roll call was taken. Present for roll call wr,re thc, following members o the Fountain Hills Town. Council: Mayor John Cutilln and Councilmembers wally Hudson, Frank Clark, Peg Tibbetts and Ylike I'"in,r�=ich. Abscnt were Vice r`a,•or Charlie Foy: and Councilman Eill `'Brien. .Also preser.* were Town �1:3nager ti'ike McNulty, Town Att•arnet Bil.I Farr•c,F1 and Town Cl.-rk Hansell. AGENDA ITEM #22 - ACCEPTANCE OF JUNE 14 . 1990 1►tEETING MINUTES Councilman Hudson made a MOTION ghat the minutes be tabled until the next regular meeting since he had jrlst gotten them and hadn't had a chance to read them. SECONDED by Councilman Clark and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA_ ITP,M _ #3 - PRESENTATION_ BY WENDY MUELLER AND DORRI WOODS ON ESTABLISHING A MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL IN FOUNTAIN HILLS Vendv and Dorri Voods supplied the council with a handout e.r-plain_ ru.r the purpose of the youth council, ideas for pro_.iects, set up, members and meetings {.attached). The girls. who lice in Fount-l.in Hills, have been membirrs: of the Scottsdale Mayer's Youth Council ,i-hich they feel has done alot for that cummunit:v. The would like to see ,t :similar group formed in Fouut.lir Hills to d,, the same type of things for our community-. Thee further said that the purpose of thc- group is to help promote youth le,�idership a_,: wolf get troubled teens back on track. The youth group would help the- existin, events in the town, sponsor a clean up dav, tutor elementar•i and junior high school ,;t:udetits and fulfill the community's needs .as they ari-6 To set up, the, -must: have an adult ,idvisor .and then- would appreciate the council 's help in finding orle. In Scottsdale, the advisor was the Director cf youth Sor%lces f^r the -itv. Members of the group would be 9th thru 1?th gr;iders who are residents of Fnuntain Hills. Meetings would be twice a n,ontll :and mpmbers 1.•ould have to fill out an application i Kplaining why they Mint to be on the coCnct'1. In. Scottsdale, the c_iti-provided the council with .? .sm. li arrount: of f,:nd..n lccr posters, etc. t!- let tht> communit-v know what the j;rnup tG:t�- �IGIn,.;. 6Ul"1CLi:i1."111 Ln."lrs].^.h requested that. this be put on the agenda as s:)on as possibjl the council could vote on forming the Yavor's Council. AGENDA ITEM �f 4 - FURNITURE NEEDS PRIOR TO _ JUL Y _ I ST _ (aTTACHr1LNT� Mr. McNulty referred to his list of furniture needs (attached) to make Town Hall operational on July 1st. He explained that since the list had been compiled, he had been informed of an office going out of business in Tucson that was selling Town Council ^?mutes 6, 21,'90 Page 1 of 6 all of their furni Lure. He went to Tucson the d.a-v bc4ore ;and focu.d nrar} that Town Hall could use at prices that woulJ cut his original ti";urc; c` $2,545.00 to $1,521.00. Yr. McNulty pointed out that the furniture that he ::ould get from Tucson would include items not on the original list but included in nett year's budget and needed soon such as a drafting table, flat files, work tables, a counter to be used at the door, a desk and credenza for the planning director, boot: cases, etc. He said the price n .a11 the items he was interested ir, purchasing from them would come to $1,221.60. He said this price would include all of the desks needed at present. all of the chairs except the side chairs and many items in addition to the original list. The only items remaining to be purchased from the original list are the side chairs for $200 and some odd dollars and the 3 telephones for $660.00. It was explained to the council that the second page of items (attached) was for the court and separate from the totals Mr. McNu1tTM• was discussing. Councilman Minarsich asked if there was a bottom Line fi;ur•e available for all items needing to be purchased at this time. Mr. McNulty replied that there was the $1,221.60 for the used furniture plus the $92.1.00 for the side chairs and phones that have to be purchased new totalling around 52,100.00 which includes all the extras not on the original list. He said the $1,22.1.50 includes the 4 executive desks, 1 credenza, 1 secretarial desk, 3 executive chairs. 4 side chairs for the waiting area, 1 secretarial chair, 2 work tables for computers, 3 folding work gables, 3 book cases 42" high, 9 wastebaskets at .80 each, 1 drafting table and chair, 1 drafting lamp, 2 work cabinets, 241i36 flat plane 4 drawer files, 1 30X42 flat file, 2-4 drawer filing cabinets at $40.00 less 2010. Including the amount requested by the magistrate, Councilman Clark said that the total amount requiring authorization was $3,225 while Mr. McNulty came up with a total of $3,126. Mayor Cutillo made a MO'lIQN to authorize payment in the amount stated by 1TM_'r. McNulty which was $3,142.00. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #5 - CALL TO THE PUBLIC J'Avor Cutillo reminded the group present that under the law, the council could riot respond but only listen to what the public had to say. The council then heard comments, complaints aril concerns from residents living on and around Palmer Play including Sara Smith, Rot: Kright, Rol Kinsey, Helen Iviclosie, Eddie Petroff, Austin Sandrock, Everett Smith, Ylike Stevens, Kent .tilartinsvn and Ken Sparks. Complaints included not knowing when a decision was going to be made on this issue, riot knowing the posting places, the ironvenience of a right turn only, the council'c7 perceived disregard for the straw vote where a majority of the neighbors present at a subcommittee meeting voted in favor of a stop light at that corner, the feeling that removin the bushes would improve the situation .arloquateiy enough to make a right ttarn on],,- unneces sarv, the fact that nothing has been done about the bushes Yet, the feeling that having to make a U-turn to g`t to one's home is hazardous. that making right turns at that corner is more dangerous than turning left, that going by the clubhouse is too -inconvenient and would make dangerous conditions ut. in that: area and th.5t a comprehensive traffic safety plan should be developed before lights start going up on a case by case basis. I'Vike Murphy spoke on what he, felt was mishandling by the interim government on the inspection services REP and that he hoped this new council would do a better job of handling jobs coming up for bid. Town Council Yinutes 6'21%90 Page 2 of 6 AGENDA ITEM #6- - ALJOURNMENT Councilman i'inarsich made a MOTION to Adjourn, SECONDED b2 Councilwoman TibberL ; . One woman asked if the council had ev-r con.- idered putting .in a c:autiun 1 ight and Mayor Cutillo explained that the count- had only giver them -+ options and :i caution light was not one of the options. Khen asked it this issue - uld not be readdressed, Mayor Cutillo told the group to feel free to weal; to an.�- councilmember or himself regarding their connern3. The motion CARRIED unanimously. The council adjourned at approximately 7: 10 p.m. and to.A. a start break before going into the work study session. Town Council minutes 6121 90 P gp 3 A 6 TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE WORK/STUDY SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1990 The Mayor called the work/study session to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. AGENDA ITEM. #2 - REVIEW OF PINAL DRAFT OF THE TOWN CODES The council began their review of the codes by hearing from Shirley Kright, the President of the Chamber of Commerce. .She gave the council the results of a looll the chamber took which represented 122 of the membership. 63 members responded yes and 59 responded no to the question do you think a business license fee is needed. As far as what the membership felt the fee amount should be, the results were :as follows: $100.00 16 50.00 24 25.00 26 10.00 1 no fee 35 undecided 20 Mrs. Fright then read a resolution stating that the Chamber opposes the adoption of a business license fee as written in the proposed Fountain Hills Town Code at this time. They further recommended that a subcommittee be appointed by the council in cooperation with the Chamber to further study the matter of a business registration license and reach a viable solution to benefit all parties concerned. She went on to state that there were many struggling businesses in town at this time and many have trouble paying their Chamber dues and that she hopes the council considers their resolution. Cedes Subcommittee member Norm Lash explained that they studied 7 different town codes to come up with the final code for. Fountain Hills and the business license section was taken from Sedona. He said the $100.0 license fee is in line with other cities and towns and this would come out to less than twenty seven and a half cents a day to be licensed to do business in Fountain Hills. !Ken Sparks said the licenses should be revenue neutral and cover only the cost to administer the fees, which $100.00 should ,just about cover. Councilman Minarsich made mention that there are .it. least 700 business listings in the phone book, probably about 500 of those falling into the category of businesses required to be licensed in Fountain Hills. He said based on a fee of $35.00 that would bring in $17,500 a year in revenues and almost cover the amount plugged into the budget. He does not feel the budget requirements would fall short based on a fee of $35.00. Mayor Cutillo said he is not opposed to a license fee, is not sure of it need but: that it might: give the town a way of knowing who and what kind of businesses we do have. He further :Mated that the $35.00 fee seemed reasonable to him. Bruce Hansen said he didn't feel the idea of a license was to keep businesses out and charging out of town businesses twice as much would do just that +nd th.:it -c of r100.00 would *ive us the distinction of having the highest license fee in the state. Councilman Minarsich said one of the benefits of a .license foe and registration would be statistical analysis - categories of businesses could be examined so the town could solicit types of businesses that were ,scarce_ or non-existent. Councilman Hudson said that citizens would now come to Town Hall with complaints about Town Council mutes 6/21/90 Page 4 of 6 businesses and it would be necessary for the town to be apprised A what tht :,_ businesses are. He also felt that the nouncil could ._.tart with a higher fee a1•:a over the next q mouths have the town manager monitor th(costs involved _ :N Tees could be re-evaluated for the foll,nin g year and adjustpd accordingly. Mr. Farrell explained if someone did not comply with the license requirement: that a complaint would be filed with a zoning inspector or a business: l0pnt:p officer: the town clerk would obServp Or take th- complaint ann1 file it in Jow Nrm And it would be settled in the magistrate court. "r. Yr-Nulty- that: any - violation of a town cede is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to .a $1,00P fice'. H, further stated that a businenz tet t.az is a regulatory measure and was no! intended to be reienue generating. The council further discussed the pros and nns of hiding higher fees for out or tons businesses. Councilman ^inarsich raid he felt economic: development was the botCom line and higher fees would not: encourage businesses to come here. The reuncil unofficially polled themselves:: - Councilmembers Tibbetts and Minarsich supported .a $35.00 fee and Counci loran Hudson supported a $50.00, Councilman Clark supported somewhere iIn between ti 35. UU and $50.00 and Mavnr Cutiilo said he could go with either one because he could see valid concerns on both sides. It was decided to think about it and come up with .a revommeridation when adopting the codes. This concluded the discussion, on business license fees and the council went back to the beginning of the section to review the codes page by pago . Tl?e icouncil d_ismmsed the licen.ar- fee for boxing exhibitions and it was recommended to drop the entire item since the only times admission was charged for boxing vxhibition� In the past, the money had gone to a charitable cause. Ken Sp3rLs advised that if yon doWE care if something in going on then: drop it off th:' fee sch"-dule' if _;"ou want to lie all:are of it and want to b- able to control it, leave it on. In section 8-2-1U, police was to be changed to law enforcement .authority. Yr. Nc':ult,v brought up that r4nv were 3 different dp `init i-ns for abandoned vehicle, Appearing in JO-2-1 and 11-1-1. He further st ated that: when you viel, an ,abandoned vehicle, there is a specific _ rocedurn in the law to abate, to `et rid of them and anything else that says that, you will be e1pPcted to enforce what your definitions are. if you have _' different definitions of what an abandoned vehicle is you are only going to be able to do what the state law vv_, And that nonyvals. fir. Farrell said thv, Noll. ,clean up the dt—fivitionq and re-Krite fur consistency. The dlfferen ee betns n inoperative and abandoned was di.sru; sed. The council discussed Soction 10-2-Q, prohibiting the distribution of handbills and after much discussion, do ,-idlfrd to .leave .t in. Section 10-2-15, Councilman Qark said Se come" should be 1 word. Section 10-3-2, ghould be law enforcement ag-nry instead of authorip- lust as on page W On page 30, the number of _allowable days was contr.adictory it was decided to star with 15 days barore an offenr:e ,-c,,,urr.ed. Section IJ-1- 13restricting ribe water flow on town Wreets, was discuss:rd ::is well as apitting on streets. Both werF left as written. lien Sparkq brought up a no smr'i�ing crdiranCe with very littip .support. :1 d eietND in sect -ion 12-2-2 on Vio- 85 was discussed and "?r. Farrell explained that it had been done because the sheriff's department will not site criminal misdemeanors under the town uudc and v.iclators will have to be charged under Title 2S. Once Fountain Hills has it's own police department, the deleted spcti.on would then be replaced. On page 88, section 12-2-12 B, Mayor Cutillo felt that garbage-: trucks should be e-ccluded from thu restrictions and Mr. McNulty concurred. Councilman Clark brought up the Town Council Minures 60100 Page 5 of 6 problem of one of the trash companies tr.ansferri.n trash between _' truck— o,; T- toil'n streets and it was decided Le. to the new malla er to handle. n . McNulty said that Section 12-2-12 Ttias lntenjed t�, prevent. ;'eh1:"1e5 . *' •;r_ parking on the residential streets by prohibiting iftem frC?Iti drii ink, on t ,_. streets. Mr. Farrell said the council will have to designate some rout' as a truck route. Mr. McNulty- said the torn engineer: will act the flood conr.rol inspector who will check the applicants calculation,. N'r. Earr:I? i- rh«- cotinc i l :aouI d be adopting the Mari copa County- subd i vi s i or. regular I i 5 L N- reference and it will be a chapter in the codes. Mayor Cutillo adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.rr.. T%IAT OF By-: -- -- '------------ .Toftil A tl ATTEST: Cas ie B. Hansen, Toi,:n Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that rho foregoing minutf _ are a true ,and contact copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Town Council of Fourltairl Hills held an the 21st day- of June, UUU. 1 further certify that the meetint; was duly called and that a quorum was present.. DATED this day of Aine, 1900. L . H-inen. 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