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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
MARCH 16, 1995
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Mayor Cutillo at 6:30
P.M.,Thursday,March 16, 1995,in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Council Chambers,located at 16836 E.Palisades
Blvd., Building C,Fountain Hills, Arizona.
ROLL CALL -Following the pledge to the flag and the invocation by Councilman Lawrence,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 Don Lawrence, Peg Tibbetts, Bill O'Brien and Marianne Wiggishoff.
Councilman Wally Hudson was absent. Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin,Town Attorney Bill Farrell,
Town Engineer Randy Harrel,Town Clerk Cassie Hansen,Director of Community Development Gary Jeppson and
Planner Jeff Valder.
Mayor Cutillo read the Consent Agenda which included the following:
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 28TH AND MARCH 2, 1995.
AGENDA ITEM#3-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-12,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN: THAT CERTAIN TEN(10)FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND
DRAINAGE EASEMENT AFFECTING ALONG THE SOUTH LOT LINE OF LOT 13, BLOCK 6, OF
PLAT 604C,AKA 15648 OCOTILLO DRIVE,FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,AS RECORDED IN BOOK
165 OF MAPS, PAGE 14, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM#4-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-13,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN: THAT CERTAIN TWENTY (20)FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AFFECTING ALONG THE SOUTH LOT LINE OF LOT 12,BLOCK 7,OF
PLAT 111,AKA 16647 ASHBROOK DRIVE,FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK
149 OF MAPS, PAGE 22, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM#5-CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER DANCE ON SATURDAY,
MARCH 18,1995 FROM 6:30 P.M.TO MIDNIGHT AT THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION LOCATED
AT 12615 N. FOUNTAIN HILLS BOULEVARD.
AGENDA ITEM#6 - CONSIDERATION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
MARY KATE KARNEY FOR"CATERING WITH MEMORIES",LOCATED AT 16852 PARKVIEW. THE
APPLICATION IS A REQUEST TO TRANSFER THE EXISTING CLASS 7 LIQUOR LICENSE(WHICH
ALLOWS SALE AND SITE SALES ON PREMISE WITH A "TO GO" PRIVILEGE FOR TAKE OUT
PURPOSES) FROM ROBERT P. CIRILLO TO THE NEW BUSINESS OWNERS.
AGENDA ITEM#7 - CONSIDERATION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
SHEILA A. GHEZZI FOR "ADOBE WINE & LIQUORS", LOCATED AT 16726 EL PUEBLO
BOULEVARD. THE APPLICATION IS A REQUEST TO TRANSFER THE EXISTING CLASS 9 LIQUOR
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LICENSE (WHICH PERMITS THE SALE OF BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR FOR OFF-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION ONLY) FROM ADOBE WINE & LIQUORS TO ADOBE WINE & LIQUORS, INC.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF THE REVISED BUDGET FOR THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT, ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $104,000 FOR EXTENDED AND ADDITIONAL
CONTRACT SERVICES, INCREASED OVERTIME, AND RELATED ITEMS.
AGENDA ITEM#9 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE BID FOR THE FLAIL MOWER.
AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLATS FOR MIRAGE CONDOMINIUMS LX(60)
AND 87 LOCATED AT 14254 EAST IBSEN WAY AND 16932 EAST SALIDA, CASE NUMBERS S95-36
AND 37.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the
motion.
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilman Lawrence Aye
Councilman O'Brien Aye
Councilwoman Tibbetts Aye
Mayor Cutillo Aye
Councilman Wiggishoff Aye
Vice Mayor Clark Aye
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM#11 - BEELINE HIGHWAY UPDATE BY MANAGER PAUL NORDIN.
Mr.Nordin reported the construction contract had been awarded and the Notice to Proceed had been issued on March
9, 1995 to M.M. Sundt Construction Company. The first stage of construction would be located from Gilbert Road
to McDowell Road. An approximate construction time of 18 months was anticipated for the project.
Mayor Cutillo said he had received a letter from the Arizona Department of Transportation recognizing Mary
Pilarinos, a Fountain Hills resident, as a member of the Citizens Transportation Over Sight Committee.
AGENDA ITEM#12- MONTHLY REPORT BY MAGISTRATE SHOOB.
Magistrate Shoob was not present for the meeting. There were no questions regarding his report for the month of
February, 1995.
AGENDA ITEM #13 - CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF THE MCDOWELL PARK
ASSOCIATION FOR THE TOWN COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAINS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
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Mr. Nordin referred to a proposal submitted by the McDowell Park Association. He recommended the Council
appoint a nominating committee who would choose citizens for membership to the task force. These nominations
would be considered by the Council for approval.
Mr. Jack Fraser stated he thought citizens from Rio Verde might also desire to be involved.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to establish a nominating committee,consisting of one councilmember,the Town
Manager and Jack Fraser, for a task force for the preservation of the McDowell Mountains.
Vice Mayor Clark SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#14-CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE PARKS&RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO PLAN AND OPERATE THE JULY 4, 1995 COMMUNITY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION AND
DIRECTING THE MANAGER TO INCLUDE FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE IN HIS '95-96 BUDGET.
Mr. Nordin referred to the staff reports from Marshal Gendler,Robin Goodman,Director of Parks and Recreation
and his own report involving concerns, problems and finances for a fireworks display for the 4th of July. He
estimated that the fireworks and related costs would be $25,000-$30,000.
Al Poma and Phyllis Kern were in the audience and stated they thought they could raise 80%-90% of the funds
needed for fireworks thru local donations.
Mayor Cutillo stated he favored a private enterprise as the sponser for the event rather than the Town,but the Town
could financially support the event.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested an annual evaluation to determine if the Town could financially participate in
supporting the fireworks event.
Councilman Lawrence supported a fireworks display stating he thought the Fourth of July fireworks was a
community event as well as a display of patriotism.
Vice Mayor Clark stated his opposition in advertising this event throughout the valley. He thought it should be a
community affair rather than a commercial venture.
Lynne Hess,Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that there had not been any advertising over the last two
years concerning the 4th of July fireworks.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to direct the Parks and Recreation Department to plan and operate the July 4,1995
fireworks celebration and that the Town Manager be directed to include funds for this purpose not to exceed$10,000.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion.
Discussion from the public included Al Poma, Trevor Johns, Mary Pilarinos, June Post, Phyllis Kern and John
Kavanagh. They urged the Council to appropriate funds for a fireworks display.
Lynne Hess stated that the Chamber had sold glow ropes in the past as well as provided for other service groups
to raise funds during the event.
Walt Franklin said he thought public money shouldn't be expended for fireworks.
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Tim Yoder,a representative of the Fire Board, said he thought the Board might be more willing to participate with
the Town rather than a private enterprise within the Town in offsetting the additional coswt of fire control.
Town Manager Nordin stated he was willing to report back to the Council after he had reviewed the matter of having
concessions at the fireworks event.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #15 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-08, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,ARTICLE 2-1 COUNCIL;SECTION 2-1-1 ELECTED OFFICERS,
BY AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH B THEREOF TO CHANGE THE TERM OF THE OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR FROM TWO TO FOUR YEARS EFFECTIVE WITH THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL
ELECTION OF 1996.
Councilman Lawrence asked for this item to be put on the agenda and stated that he thought it was appropriate at
this time to change the ordinance for several reasons. They were: (1)By changing the term of a mayor to four years,
the term would coincide with the same number of years as a council member. (2)An election every four years would
eliminate some negativism in the community. (3)The elected Mayor could more appropriately focus on his job
responsibilities rather than the campaigning aspect for upcoming elections. (4)Costly funding for elections might
prohibit citizens from running for the mayor's office.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-08. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff expressed eppesitien40 concern re the four year term stating
et it would'allaw;a change in the majority of the Council only every four years.
Cor Mr. Nordin said that Councilman Hudson had suggested polling the public at each meeting until June and that he
had previously expressed his approval of having a mayor elected directly from the Council at large.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested this matter be postponed until the first meeting in May to enable the public
to provide their opinions.
Mayor Cutillo stated he thought the community would benefit by having the same mayor for a four year term.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to table the motion until the next Council meeting. Councilwoman Wiggishoff
SECONDED the motion. The motion FAILED with a 3-3 vote. Councilman O'Brien, Vice Mayor Clark and
Councilwoman Wiggishoff voted aye.
Mary Pilarinos asked if the number of terms was regulated by ordinance. Mayor Cutillo answered that at present
there was no limit to the number of terms for the office of the mayor.
Walt Franklin agreed with Councilman Hudson's previous statements that supported the election of a mayor directly
from the Council. He urged the Council to consider an amendment to the proposed ordinance which would set a
term limitation of two terms for the position of mayor.
Al Poma agreed with Councilman Lawrence's reasons that the term of a mayor should be four years. Lido Perini
spoke in opposition to extending the number of years in a term of office. June Post supported a two year term and
John Kavanagh gave his reasons to support a four year term.
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A vote was taken on the motion to approve Ordinance 95-08 resulting in a 3-3 vote. The motion FAILED.
Councilman O'Brien, Vice Mayor Clark and Councilwoman Wiggishoff voted nay.
AGENDA ITEM#16 - CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF ONE
MEMBER FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL,THE SCHOOL BOARD,THE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD,AND
THE SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD TO STUDY AND ASSESS THE IMPACT OF FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT ON ALL SERVICES PROVIDED THE CITIZENS OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff addressed the Council since she asked for this item to be put on the agenda. She said
that the creation of a committee would result in future long-range planning and allow for input from the various
entities involved in the Town's development. She stated that this committee would be formed to study impacts of
the Town's growth rate and jointly enable every group involved to make specific recommendations.
Councilwoman Tibbetts indicated she favored this proposal and stated she thought it was an excellent concept to
consider.
Councilman O'Brien stated that identification of issues presently not working would be in order before going too
far in the organization of a committee, although he stated he did favor communication among the different groups.
Mr. Nordin reported to the Council that communication among present entities was working well but encouraged
the Council to consider this committee in an effort to enhance mutual concerns.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to direct the Town Manager to consult with each district to determine their
interest in participation in a committee to study future planning for Fountain Hills and that this committee include
two councilmembers. Vice Mayor Clark SECONDED the motion.
Councilman Lawrence AMENDED the motion to include Vice Mayor Clark and Councilwoman Wiggishoff. For
lack of a second to the amendment, the amendment DIED.
Bob Thomas urged the Council to include a representative from the Planning & Zoning Commission as a member
to this committee. Walt Franklin approved of the formation of a committee to get mutual cooperation and to serve
in the best interests of the community. Tim Yoder said the Fire Board's participation on a committee would be a
positive effort to maintain continued communications among all entities. Sharon Hutchison spoke in favor of the
establishment of such a committee.
The vote on the motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#17-PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS IN THE FOLLOWING
SECTIONS:
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5.11 LAND DISTURBANCE STANDARDS,PARAGRAPH B.GRADING
STANDARDS, SUBPARAGRAPH 3. GRADING OF INDIVIDUAL PLATTED LOTS;
CHAPTER 7,SECTION 7.03. DESIGN AND LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES, PARAGRAPH
A. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, MOBILE HOMES, AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES OF
FOUR (4) OR LESS DWELLING UNITS, SUBPARAGRAPH 1;
CHAPTER 7,SECTION 7.04.SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET SPACES,PARAGRAPH
F. SCHEDULE, SUBPARAGRAPH 1.E;
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CHAPTER 10,SECTION 10.03.USES SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY USE PERMIT,PARAGRAPH
C. MODEL HOMES, SUBPARAGRAPH 3;
cipe CHAPTER 11,SECTION 11.04.USES SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY USE PERMIT,PARAGRAPH
C. MODEL HOMES, SUBPARAGRAPH 3;
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.02. PERMITTED USES, PARAGRAPH D. MINI-STORAGE,
SUBPARAGRAPH 17;
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.05. USES SUBJECT TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS IN C-2 ZONING
DISTRICTS ONLY, PARAGRAPH F.
Mayor Cutillo recessed the Regular Session of the Town Council and declared the public hearing open at 8:12 P.M.
Mr. Jeppson explained the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The amendment to Chapter 5 would require all
uses in residential areas,except utilities,to follow the grading limitation standards. The first amendment to Chapter
7 permitted a parking lot for a model home to be located on an adjacent lot rather than the same lot as the model
home. The second amendment to Chapter 7 set the minimum parking standards for model homes. The amendments
to Chapter 10 and 11 would incorporate parking requirements for model homes as a stipulation for a special use
permit. The amendment to Chapter 12 permits a mini-storage facility in a C-3 zoning district. The second
amendment to Chapter 12 provided that automotive sales be permitted through the special use permit process.
No one from the public came forward to speak for or against the amendments.
Mayor Cutillo declared the public hearing closed and reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council at 8:19
P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #18 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-09, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
CHAPTER 5,SECTION 5.11 LAND DISTURBANCE STANDARDS,PARAGRAPH B.GRADING
STANDARDS, SUBPARAGRAPH 3. GRADING OF INDIVIDUAL PLATTED LOTS;
CHAPTER 7,SECTION 7.03.DESIGN AND LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES,PARAGRAPH
A. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES, MOBILE HOMES, AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES OF
FOUR (4) OR LESS DWELLING UNITS, SUBPARAGRAPH 1;
CHAPTER 7,SECTION 7.04.SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET SPACES,PARAGRAPH
F. SCHEDULE, SUBPARAGRAPH 1.E;
CHAPTER 10,SECTION 10.03.USES SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY USE PERMIT,PARAGRAPH
C. MODEL HOMES, SUBPARAGRAPH 3;
CHAPTER 11,SECTION 11.04.USES SUBJECT TO TEMPORARY USE PERMIT,PARAGRAPH
C. MODEL HOMES, SUBPARAGRAPH 3;
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.02. PERMITTED USES, PARAGRAPH D. MINI-STORAGE,
SUBPARAGRAPH 17;
CHAFFER 12, SECTION 12.05. USES SUBJECT TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS IN C-2 ZONING
DISTRICTS ONLY, PARAGRAPH F.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-09 as presented. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the motion.
Councilman O'Brien AMENDED the motion to delete the amendment to Section 7. There was no second to the
amendment and the amendment DIED.
The vote to approve Ordinance 95-09 resulted in a 5-1 vote, Councilman O'Brien voted nay. The motion
CARRIED.
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AGENDA ITEM #19 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE 74 LOT, 47.86 ACRE
CRYSTAL RIDGE SUBDIVISION,LOCATED EAST OF FOUNTAIN HILLS BOULEVARD,NORTH OF
SEGUNDO DRIVE,SOUTH OF EL LAGO BOULEVARD AND WEST OF LA MONTANA DRIVE,CASE
NUMBER S94-44.
Planner Jeff Valder reviewed the final plat for the Crystal Ridge Subdivision and indicated that a 40% lot coverage
was allowed in the "R1-10" R.U.P.D. District. He pointed out that it was not necessary to rezone the area for
development. Grading plans had been revised since the Preliminary Plat and Hillside Protection Payments would
be included as a stipulation when the final plat would be approved. Stipulation #2 in the staff report would be
changed to require the developer to conform to all requirements before the recordation of the northern half of El
Lago Boulevard.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the Final Plat for Crystal Ridge Subdivision including the staff
stipulations 1, 3 and 4 and also required stipulation#2 to read that staff must have received everything they need
before the recordation of the northern half of El Lago Boulevard. Vice Mayor Clark SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff reiterated her concern objection about the excessive cut and fill waivers which had been
approved for this subdivision as well as the types of homes being built on the two ridges.
Comments from the public included Margie Zandee,Leesa Fraverd,Sharon Hutchinson,Lido Perini,Walt Franklin
and Bob Thomas who expressed their opposition relative to the development of El Lago Boulevard, the excessive
cut and fill waivers,the type of homes that would be constructed on hillside lots,the destruction of desert lands and
the preservation of hillside areas.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested the Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission consider revising the
zoning requirements, standards for road grading, hillside disturbance percentages and other sensitive issues.
The vote on the motion to approve the Final Plat resulted in a 5-1 vote,Councilwoman Wiggishoff voted nay. The
motion CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #20 - CONSIDERATION OF A CUT AND FILL WAIVER REQUESTED FOR THE
PROPOSED 15.5 ACRE, 42 LOT AND 4 TRACT PARCEL "G-NORTH" OF THE SUNRIDGE CANYON
DEVELOPMENT,LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CANYON DRIVE,WEST OF GOLDEN EAGLE
BOULEVARD AND EAST OF SUNRIDGE BOULEVARD, CASE NUMBER CFW95-01.
Mr. Valder explained there were two proposed areas of fill grading in the Sunridge Canyon project;namely,in Lots
ll, 12 and 13 and part of Tract "I" and also located along Lots 27,28,29 and Tracts "E" and"F". One area of cut
grading within Lot 22 and Tracts "G" and "H" was also identified. He explained it was necessary for the Council
to approve the cut and fill waiver prior to final plat approval.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to approve the cut and fill waiver request for Sunridge Canyon as presented. Councilman
Lawrence SECONDED the motion.
Ray Baldwin,representing Sunridge Canyon,LLC,said the request for a cut and fill waiver was an effort to provide
a uniform visual effect when driving up Canyon Drive rather than large retaining walls between lots. He said the
cut and fill waiver would also solve existing drainage problems within the subdivision. He said that at the time the
area specific plan was presented to the Council, the necessity for cut and fill waivers had not been determined.
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Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated she was always concerned about filling in the washes. She also expressed her
concern about the timing of the waiver r.egttest,given that the'bi11 in
question in Lot 22 had already been removed.Mr. Baldwin stated he had obtained the permit to take down the hill
prior to the adoption of the cut and fill ordinance late in 1993.
Jeff Valder agreed that since the grading of the hill was already completed it wasn't necessary for the Council to
approve it and that the Council could remove it from consideration.
Councilman O'Brien AMENDED the motion to delete the portion of the cut and fill waiver request relating to Lot
22. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the amendment which CARRIED unanimously.
The vote on the motion CARRIED unaimously.
AGENDA ITEM#21-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-11,AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
A DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING PARTICIPATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT (EAGLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT); AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Attorney Farrell stated that this resolution would be the last action to be taken by the Town Council. He explained
that this resolution would allow the Town to participate in an intergovernmental agreement with the Sanitary District
as well as the Eagle Mountain Community Facilities District.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to approve Resolution 1995-11 as presented. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the
motion.
Mr. Scott Ruby, the CID counsel, reported on the change to Section 20, Page 29 of an attachment to the
development agreement of February 28, 1995.
The vote on the motion resulted in a 5-1 vote, Vice Mayor Clark voted nay. The motion CARRIED but the
emergency clause was negated because a unanimous vote did not take place.
AGENDA ITEM #22 - DISCUSSION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES AND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS.
Mr. Jim Strickland, from the law firm of Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given, presented an overview regarding
industrial development bonds. He related that companies with good credit ratings might be encouraged to move to
an area that provided industrial development bond opportunities.
Mr.Scott Ruby explained the process of creating an industrial development authority to encourage industrial and non-
profit organizations the advantages of tax-exempt financing. He encouraged the Council to establish an industrial
development authority in order to take advantage of allocations available at the beginning of 1996.
AGENDA ITEM#23-CONSIDERATION OF THE BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT THE SERVICES OF ONE ADDITIONAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
AND APPROVE THE REVISED BUDGET FOR THE BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT ALLOCATING
AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $60,000.
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Mr. Nordin referred to Mr. Jeppson's memo in the Council packet requesting an additional building inspector. He
said that plan reviews had been delayed because of the large number of inspections and anticipated increases in the
workload of present inspectors was considerable. He stated that anticipated building permit fees would cover the
ttilav additional expense of an inspector.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to approve the request for an additional building inspector and approve the revised
budget allocation in the amount of$60,000. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion which CARRIED
unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#24- CALL TO THE PUBLIC. (PUBLIC COMMENT IS ENCOURAGED BUT PLEASE
BE ADVISED THAT THE COUNCIL HAS NO ABILITY TO RESPOND OR DISCUSS MATTERS
BROUGHT UP DURING THE CALL TO THE PUBLIC AS SUCH DISCUSSION IS PROHIBITED BY THE
ARIZONA OPEN MEETING LAW.)
No one came forward.
AGENDA ITEM#25 - ADJOURNMENT.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Councilman O'Brien SECONDED the motion which
CARRIED unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 P.M.
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By: ��/�
J M. Cutillo, Mayor
ATTEST: C O-Zd.c-4_ -131
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: •
Linda D. Le en, Administrative Assistant
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting
held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills on the 16th day of March, 1995. I further certify that the meeting was
duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 6th day of April, 1995.
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
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