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Home My WebLink About1992.0917.TCRM.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 17, 1992 A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Vice Mayor Fox at 6:30 p.m.,Thursday,September 17, 1992,in the Fountain Hills Town Hall,located at 16836 E.Palisades Blvd.,Building C,Fountain Hills, Arizona. ROLL CALL - Following the pledge to the flag and the invocation by Pastor Steve Gilbertson, Fountain Hills Community Church, roll call was taken. Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Vice Mayor Charlie Fox,and Councilmembers Mike Minarsich,Bill O'Brien,Peg Tibbetts,Wally Hudson. Mayor John Cutillo and Councilman Frank Clark were absent. Also present were Community Development Director Gary Jeppson,Town Engineer Randy Harrel,Town Marshal Steve Gendler,and Town Clerk Cassie Hansen. Vice Mayor Fox said that all items listed with an asterisk(*)were considered to be routine,non-controversial matters and would be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote of the Council. There would be no separate discussion of those items unless a Councilmember or member of the public so requested. If a Councilmember or member of the public wished to discuss an item on the consent agenda, they could request so prior to the motion to accept the consent agenda. The item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Typical items on the consent agenda are minutes, special event requests and easement abandonments. All materials and prior approvals received from the Town Marshal and Fire Chief(for special events)and all utilities and the Town Engineer(for abandonments)have been provided to and reviewed by the Council prior to the consent agenda vote. AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER REMODELING PROJECT TO LAVOCO INC.DBA COLONY HOMES IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,600.00. Councilman Hudson requested that Ms. Hansen briefly explain agenda item#5 to the audience. She stated that bids went out for the Community Center remodeling that consisted of enclosing the patio on the north side of the building, construction of a handicapped washroom, and the addition of some fixtures in the existing washrooms. Ms. Hansen said that the two companies that bid were Lavoco at$31,600 and Bercel at $40,711. She said staff recommended that the Council award the bid to the lowest bidder. Ms.Hansen said they planned for construction to begin within thirty days and be completed within sixty days. She stated that both bidders were local contractors. The consent agenda items were read by Vice Mayor Fox and the Council acted on them. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION to approve as read. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. A roll call vote was taken and the results were as follows: Councilwoman Tibbetts aye Councilman O'Brien aye Councilman Hudson aye Vice Mayor Fox aye Councilman Minarsich aye Minutes of the Regular Session of the Town Council 09/17/92 Page 1 of 4 The roll call vote results were five aye to zero nay votes. Mayor Cutillo and Councilman Clark were absent. AGENDA ITEM#2 - ACCEPTANCE OF THE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1992. This item was a part of the consent agenda. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION to approve. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1992-26, PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION WITH REGARDS TO THE DIRECT ELECTION OF THE MAYOR;AND ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND VOTING DISTRICTS AND THE TIMES THAT SUCH POLLS WILL BE OPEN. This item was a part of the consent agenda. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION to approve. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM#4-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1992-27,ADOPTING A DRIVEWAY POLICY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAYS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. THIS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES POLICIES CONCERNING WIDTH, NUMBER, AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS TO CONTROL ACCESS ONTO AND OFF THE TOWN'S PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY. This item was a part of the consent agenda. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION to approve. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER REMODELING PROJECT TO LAVOCO INC.DBA COLONY HOMES IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,600.00. This item was a part of the consent agenda. It was discussed prior to the consent agenda vote. Councilman Hudson made a MOTION to approve. SECONDED by Councilwoman Tibbetts and CARRIED unanimously. AGENDA ITEM#6- PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO OFFICERS CHRIS DICHIARA AND MARVIN CENDER IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GRADUATION FROM THE ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY. Vice Mayor Fox presented plaques to the two Deputy Marshals on behalf of the Mayor and Town Council. He recognized their accomplishment and thanked them for their service. AGENDA ITEM#7-POSSIBLE CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Mr.Jeppson said the Town's zoning ordinance and zoning map were based on MCO's master plan that was approved by Maricopa County. He explained that the General Plan would allow the Town to develop its own General Plan, guide its growth and development for twenty years with the opportunity to amend the plan. Mr.Jeppson stated that the planning consultants had identified opportunities and made recommendations to the Town regarding the way the Town should develop. Mr.Jeppson stated that there had been many concerns expressed regarding the western most Minutes of the Regular Session of the Town Council 09/17/92 Page 2 of 4 vacant land. He said that land was currently zoned Rural 43 and the consultant recommended a low density zoning. Mr. Jeppson stated that the consultants recommended density transfers within the community. He said that meant those decisions would need to be made at the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council level. Mr. Jeppson said the consultants also said there was an overabundance of commercial property at full build out. He said the Town should look for alternative compatible uses for a portion of that commercial area. Mr.Jeppson stated that there was one area in town that was currently zoned R-5 and the consultants recommended a change to commercial zoning. He said the consultants recommended that the neighborhood commercial zoning on Golden Eagle fire station be changed. Mr.Jeppson stated that the commercial area on Golden Eagle and Bainbridge be a general use zoning. He reviewed a few of the other recommended zoning changes. Councilwoman Tibbetts asked about the proposed use for a particular area on the map. Mr. Jeppson stated that it was different from other areas in Fountain Hills because high density residential and retail and office space were proposed in one area. Ms. Petroff asked what the boundaries were of the area that he was talking about. Mr.Jeppson said the roads were Palisades to the north,El Lago to the south,Fountain Hills Boulevard on the west side and Saguaro on the east. He stated that it was not set in concrete. Councilwoman Tibbetts asked where the proposed areas for hotels were. Mr. Jeppson said the area called Hotel Hill was still indicated as such. He said Los Altos Hills showed one and just to the north of the MCO Realty office was another one. Mr.Jeppson stated that the consultants recommended that the vision statement should state that Fountain Hills was a town that you could live and work in. He said they recommended that it should also state that the community is in the middle of all possible amenities, to the west are all the goods and services and to the east of Fountain Hills are the outdoor recreational services. Vice Mayor Fox and Mr.Jeppson discussed the Shea Corridor and the future development possibilities. Councilwoman Tibbetts stated that the theory behind the lack of development along the Shea Corridor had been planned,it was to emphasize the natural beauty of the desert and mountains. She said she thought it should remain that way. Mr.Jeppson stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission had planned four parks in the community but had not selected sites for them. He said they thought there was a need for more ball fields in the community. Mr.Jeppson stated that the consultant had recommended bike/pedestrian paths in the Colony and Ashbrook washes. AGENDA ITEM#8 - CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Vice Mayor Fox made the call to the public. Marshal Gendler introduced Maricopa County Sheriff's Captain Tim Overton. He said that he was the new Captain for District 4. AGENDA ITEM#9 - ADJOURNMENT. Vice Mayor Fox called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Minarsich made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilman Hudson and CARRIED unanimously. The Town Council adjourned at approximately 7:22 p.m. Minutes of the Regular Session of the Town Council 09/17/92 Page 3 of 4 fhtor By: . Cu ' o, yor ATTEST: C „,..„.J Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk PREPARED BY Lari L. B •tcher, Secretary 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 15th day of September 1992. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present. DATED this day of October 1992. Cam- 6- --J Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk L Minutes of the Regular Session of the Town Council 09/17/92 Page 4 of 4