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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 1991
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to
order by Mayor John Cutillo at 6:30 p.m. , Thursday, June 20, 1991, in the
Fountain Hills Unified School District Administration Building located at 14605
N. Del Cambre Ave. , Fountain Hills, Arizona.
ROLL CALL - Following the pledge to the flag and the invocation by Associate
Pastor Gary Emmons of Christ 's Church of Fountain Hills, roll call was taken.
Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town
Council: Mayor John Cutillo, Vice Mayor Frank Clark and Councilmembers Peg
Tibbetts, Mike Minarsich, Charlie Fox, Wally Hudson and Bill O'Brien. Also
present were Town Manager Paul Nordin, Director of Community Development Gary
Jeppson, Assistant Town Attorney Nick Dotterman and Town Clerk Cassie Hansen.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
#2.A.1. Mr. Nordin gave an update on the Beeline Highway stating that he had
spoken with Dallas Saxton, an ADOT official. Mr. Saxton had stated that the Town
had the wrong information with regard to when the Pima Indians were going to
consider the action on the re-alignment and that it would not be until June 26.
Mr. Nordin also stated that ADOT was scheduled to meet with the Town on July 2
at 3:00 p.m., to discuss the project 's progress. Mr. Nordin stated that the
study of the engineering contract was still under negotiation and that he had
requested a meeting with the new ADOT director for the second or third week in
July. Mary Rairigh from the public was called upon for the name of the new ADOT
Director's name and she stated that his name was Mr. Cowan.
#2.A.2. Mr. Nordin stated that staff recommended that Signs & Blanks, Inc., of
Akron, Ohio, be awarded the street sign contract for all items except the twelve
inch advance street name signs, recommending that item be awarded to Alert
Barricade. Mr. Nordin said that by having broken this item out the Town saved
approximately $1,600 and that Mr. Harvey had confirmed that it was all right to
break out line items in this manner. Councilman Hudson asked if the staff had
the final amounts for each contract and Mr. Nordin stated that he did.
Councilman Minarsich suggested that the Council be reminded that the project was
being paid for with grant money and Councilman Fox added that it would be
reimbursed. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION that the award for the street signs
be awarded to Signs & Blanks in the amount of $14,626.32 (Councilwoman Tibbetts
gave the amount) and that Alert Barricade would receive the award for the 12"
advance street name signs in the amount of $2,017.60. SECONDED by Councilwoman
Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously.
#2.A.3. Mr. Nordin reported that Ms. Lemieux would continue to serve in her
current capacity, as an appointed member of the Maricopa County Community
Development Committee for District 2. Mr. Nordin stated that he had spoken with
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the Town's Planning Director, Mr. Jeppson who had agreed to sit on the Board,
adding that Councilman Hudson had agreed to be the alternate. Mayor Cutillo
asked if the Town would receive any disfavor if it did not have an elected
official on the Board and Mr. Nordin replied that he was of the understanding
that it was a very acceptable plan.
Mayor Cutillo made a MOTION that Mr. Jeppson be appointed as the Town 's
representative and that Councilman Hudson would be the alternate. SECONDED by
Councilman Clark and CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #3 - RESOLUTION 1991-25. APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUNDS AND/OR LOCAL. REGIONAL AND STATE PARKS FUNDS FOR GOLDEN EAGLE
PARK
Councilman Fox made a MOTION to adopt Resolution 1991-25 as written. SECONDED
by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #4 - ORDINANCE 90-9. AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OP THE TOWN OP
FOUNTAIN HILLS AS AUTHORIZED IN ARTICLE III SECTION 3.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR THE TOWN OP FOUNTAIN HILLS. CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED
IN SECTIONS 28 AND 29. TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH. RANGE 6 EAST. OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER
BASE MERIDIAN. FROM R-43 TO OSR. R1-10A. R1-8A. R1-6A. R-4. R-3 AND NCP. IN THE
AREA KNOWN AS LOS ALTOS HILLS.
Mr. Jeppson displayed and explained a map of the aforementioned area and stated
that the Planning and Zoning Commission had held a public hearing on the topic
and had received no negative comments. He recommended the adoption of the
resolution.
Councilman Minarsich made a MOTION that the Council adopt Ordinance 90-9 as
written. SECONDED by Councilman Fox.
Mr. Stan West stated that he wanted to be sure that if the Ordinance was adopted
it would not include any improvements for which the Town would be responsible.
Mr. Jeppson responded that the Ordinance strictly referred to the zoning map and
did not include any improvements. Mr. Richard Songer asked how many lots per
acre there would be and Mr. Jeppson answered that it would vary by zone but, that
overall, the development would have 1,169 total units. Mr. Songer asked if there
would be areas where there were ten to twelve units per acre and Mr. Jeppson
stated that there was one area that was zoned R-4 which meant one dwelling unit
per two thousand square feet of land. Councilman Fox asked if the project had
been down zoned and Mr. Jeppson stated that the original plan was for 1569
dwelling units, therefore, it had been down zoned by four hundred units. Mr.
Songer asked if there were any- areas in Fountain Hills that were currently that
dense and Councilwoman Tibbetts stated that La Vida Buena was. Mr. Songer also
asked if the units would be limited to height and Mr. Jeppson answered in the
affirmative. Mr. Jeppson added that over one half of the development would be
open space, consisting of mountains and the golf course area and that this would
equal two hundred fifty-four acres. Mr. John Evancho asked what percentage would
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be condominiums or multi-family and Mr. Jeppson stated there would be three areas
and he deferred to Mr. Dale Gardner from Vernon-Swaback Associates. Mr. Gardner
described the three multi-family areas as a twelve acre parcel with a density cap
of eight units per acre, a twenty acre parcel with a density cap of seven units
per acre and a ten acre parcel with a density cap of twelve units per acre.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT FOR POLICE PROTECTION
Mr. Nordin stated that the contract was identical to the approved contract from
last year with the exception of the dollar amount. He explained that if the
contract amount was annualized, the increase over last year would be 3.2%, with
the total contract amount of $414,792. Mr. Nordin stated that the staff
recommended approval and that upon the request of the Council he had contacted
Major Al Weiss, the Sheriff's negotiator, regarding the language that had to do
with the response time. Major Weiss had stated that the language would have to
stay in the contract unless the Town would be willing to purchase the two full
beats. Councilman Clark made a MOTION to approve the contract agreement with
the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department as prepared by staff, at the annual cost
of $414,792. SECONDED by Councilman Minarsich.
Councilman Pox asked if there had been any complaints by the Sheriff's Department
that they were not able to serve the community this past year in an appropriate
manner. Mr. Nordin stated that as far as he knew, they had performed in a way
that they felt was appropriate. Councilman Fox addressed the Mayor and stated
that, based on those answers, he would vote no because of the language that was
put in section 1.1 of the contract. Councilman Fox read the sentence he objected
to, for the benefit of the public. Councilman Minarsich stated that his response
last year was similar. He added, though, that the performance of the Sheriff's
office had proven itself over the last six months and that he felt very
comfortable with the level of service the Town had received. Councilman Fox
stated that he did not disagree with Councilman Minarsich's statements and said
that was why he did not understand why Maricopa County Sheriff's Office would
make such a statement. Councilman Hudson told Councilman Pox that he had offered
no alternative statement. Councilman Fox stated he felt it would not be
necessary to do that. Doris Dugger, from the public, said that she did not
understand Councilman Fox's point and he responded that during last year's
negotiations, the Sheriff's office had offered several alternatives as far as the
size of patrol beats and that a beat was considered one officer, twenty-four
hours a day. Councilman Fox added that the previous year, the Sheriff's office
had recommended two beats, which meant six hundred fifty thousand dollars
annually. Councilman Minarsich stated that he felt the statement was to protect
Maricopa County Sheriff's Department in case there was a situation where a non-
emergency type call was not responded to in a timely fashion. Councilwoman
Tibbetts asked if this was a common phraseology for other contracts in other
communities. Mr. Nordin answered that it was and that the language did appear
in all but two of the Sheriff's contracts. He added taht in those two cases the
communities had chosen to purchase the full contract. Mr. Steve Gendler from
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the public addressed the Council, complimented the Sheriff's Department on the
apprehension of the Safeway vandals and questioned how the contract last year had
been figured. Mr. Nordin stated that last year the contract was for ten months,
however, the new twleve month contract reflected just a 3.2Z cost of living
increase. Mrs. Erna Charles stated that she felt that the Sheriff's Department
was doing an excellent job. Mr. Stan West commented on the dollar amount of the
contract and Councilman O'Brien corrected his statement. Mary Petrov asked about
the purchase of uniforms and vehicles and what police department that was for and
Mayor Cutillo stated that the purchases were for the Town 's volunteer Marshal 's
Department.
The motion PASSED 6 aye votes to 1 nay, the one nay vote being cast by Councilman
Fox.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - RENEWING THE LEASE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIC
ASSOCIATION FOR THE COrMKUNITY CENTER PROPERTY
Mr. Nordin stated that the staff recommended approval of the request for renewing
the agreement and added that the primary change was in compensation amounting to
$1,200 per year.
Councilman Pox made a MOTION to approve the request as written. SECONDED by
Councilwoman Tibbetts.
Ms. Hansen stated that she wanted to thank the Civic Association, the property 141)
committee and their agent Evelyn Breting for the wonderful job that they had done
during the past year.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #7 - ENTERING INTO A REVISED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MCO FOR ADDITIONAL
TOWN HALL OFFICE SPACE
Mr. Nordin stated that the Council had a very well prepared packet that had been
prepared by Ms. Hansen. Councilman O'Brien asked if there would be any space
left in the building after the expansion and Ms. Hansen stated that there would
not.
Councilman Minarsich made a MOTION that the Town enter into a revised lease
agreement with MCO for additional town hall office space. Vice Mayor Clark
SECONDED the motion and Councilman Fox also SECONDED the motion and added that
the presentation was probably one of the best that had come from staff. The
motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mr. Richard Songer asked about the road bond status and Mayor Cutillo referred
him to Mr. Nordin after the meeting because the Council could not discuss non-
agenda items. Mr. Songer asked about the special meeting on the Felker
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development and the Mayor stated that the workshop for that was coming up in July
and would be published in the paper. Mr. Warren Navis commented about the group
that wanted to purchase the golf course and wanted it known that he thought it
was a good idea. Mrs. Charles asked if the Town was considering the purchase and
Mayor Cutillo stated that it was not on the agenda but that it could be addressed
after the meeting. Councilman Fox asked the Town Manager to include an update
on the Parks & Recreation Committee because there appeared to be an interest in
their affairs. Mary Petrov asked how an item got on the agenda and Mayor Cutillo
answered that all the Council members, the Town Manager and the Town Clerk had
input and that the public could make a request by contacting any of these people.
AGENDA ITEM #9 - ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Minarsich made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilman Fox and
CARRIED unanimously.
The Town Council adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
TOWN F F AI HIL
By:
J hn . Cutillo, Mayor
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Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills on the
20th day of June 1991. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and
that a quorum was present.
DATED this b -day of July 1991.
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Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
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