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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
JULY 5, 1995
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Mayor Cutillo at 7:00
P.M., Wednesday,July 5, 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 Councilwoman Tibbetts,roll call was taken.
Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Mayor John Cutillo and
Councilmembers Don Lawrence,Peg Tibbetts,Wally Hudson,Bill O'Brien and Marianne Wiggishoff. Vice Mayor
Clark arrived at 7:05 P.M. Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin,Town Attorney Bill Farrell,Town Clerk
Cassie Hansen,Director of Community Development Gary Jeppson,Town Engineer Randy Harrel and Planners Jeff
Valder and Geir Sverdrup.
Mayor Cutillo stated items#3,#4 and #9 from the Consent Agenda would be removed from the Consent Agenda
for further discussion. He read the remainder of the Consent Agenda which included the following items:
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
JUNE 15TH AND 27TH, 1995.
AGENDA ITEM#5-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-38,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 17,BLOCK 3,OF PLAT 505C FOUNTAIN
HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 158 OF MAPS, PAGE 42, RECORDS OF MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM#6-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-39,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ALONG THE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY LOT LINES OF LOT 21, BLOCK 1, OF
PLAT 506B FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,AS RECORDED IN BOOK 159 OF MAPS,PAGE 3,RECORDS
OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM#7-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-40,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ALONG THE WESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 43,BLOCK 1,OF PLAT 602A FOUNTAIN
HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 161 OF MAPS, PAGE 42, RECORDS OF MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM#8-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-41,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 10,BLOCK 2,OF PLAT 506B FOUNTAIN
HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 159 OF MAPS, PAGE 3, RECORDS OF MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA.
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AGENDA ITEM#10 - CONSIDERATION OF THE REPLAT OF LOT 13, BLOCK 1, FOUNTAIN HILLS
FINAL PLAT 401-A,TO RECONFIGURE LOT 13 BY ADDING 4,612 SQUARE FEET TO THE EXISTING
LOT AND SUBDIVIDING THE LOT INTO TWO NEW LOTS 13-A, CONSISTING OF 10,169 SQUARE
FEET AND 13-B, CONSISTING OF 12,408 SQUARE FEET. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 17012
JACKLIN DRIVE.
AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING THE COOPERATIVE STATE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA WHICH PERMITS THE TOWN TO PURCHASE
MATERIALS AND SERVICES FROM VENDORS AT THE PRICES AND TERMS CONTAINED IN
CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE STATE AND THOSE VENDORS.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOUNTAIN
HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN
THE AMOUNT OF $27,825.
AGENDA ITEM#13-CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN A DAM EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
BY ANDERSON-NELSON UNDER CONTRACT TO MCO AT A COST TO THE TOWN OF$33,915.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the
motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilman Lawrence Aye
Councilman O'Brien Aye
Councilwoman Wiggishoff Aye
Vice Mayor Clark Aye
Mayor Cutillo Aye
Councilwoman Tibbetts Aye
Councilman Hudson Aye
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#3-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-36,ABANDONING TO THE ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS ALL RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THOSE CERTAIN
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN FOUNTAIN HILLS FINAL PLAT NUMBER 302,BLOCK
5 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 156, PAGE 45 OF THE RECORDS OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY
RECORDER WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE.
AGENDA ITEM#4-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-37,ABANDONING TO THE ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS ALL RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THOSE CERTAIN
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN FOUNTAIN HILLS FINAL PLAT NUMBER 302A,
BLOCK 2 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 164,PAGE 43 OF THE RECORDS OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY
RECORDER WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE.
Town Manager Nordin stated there had been difficulties with the notification procedure and suggested the Council
table the matter until the next Council meeting. Councilman Hudson MOVED to table consideration of Resolution
1995-36 and Resolution 1995-37 until the next Council meeting, August 3, 1995. Councilwoman Tibbetts
SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM#9- CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT FOR THE FIREROCK RESORT CASITAS,A
7.83 ACRE,88 UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION,LOCATED ON LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 6,PLAT
412-B, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIREBRICK DRIVE EAST OF SAGUARO BOULEVARD, CASE
NUMBER S95-050.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated Stipulation#6 for the final plat included unclear language regarding a future bike
trail. Planner Jeff Valder replied the language could be changed to add 'assure the construction of regarding the
future costs of an 8' wide concrete bike path crossing Cereus Wash..
Councilman Hudson asked for clarification regarding Stipulation#2 and asked who determines what a 'significant
number' was when considering the number of utility cuts. Town Engineer Harrel answered that it was a judgement
call and would depend on utility plans. Councilman Hudson said he thought the word 'significant' was vague and
language in the stipulation should be more specific.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to approve the Final Plat for the Firerock Resort Casitas with the amendment
of Stipulation#6 to include 'assure the construction of an 8' wide bike path' and to amend Stipulation#2 by adding
'in the opinion of the Town Engineer' regarding the determination of a significant number of utility cuts.
Councilman Hudson SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
Mayor Cutillo announced that an Executive Session was scheduled after the Special Session and the adoption of the
tentative budget would not occur until after the Executive Session.
AGENDA ITEM#14 - MONTHLY AND YEAR END REPORT BY MAGISTRATE STUART SHOOB.
Judge Shoob reviewed the report for the month of June which also contained year end totals. In addition to the
report,he stated 4,263 cases were filed in the 1994-95. The total number of cases since 1990 was 16,336. Revenues
levied in 1994-5 were $259,000+ and total income since 1990 was $982,524. At the end of the fiscal year, the
outstanding accounts balance was$180,414 which resulted in an overall collection rate of 82%. Judge Shoob stated
courts usually average collection rates between 40% and 60%. He also said new software would assist in the
computing statistics regarding the percentage of collections and other relevant information.
AGENDA ITEM #15 - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 95-20, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY REZONING 27.48 ACRES FROM R1-43 AND R1-35 TO R1-18 ZONING DISTRICT AND
BY REZONING 44.72 ACRES FROM R1-43 AND R1-35 TO OSR ZONING DISTRICT. THE AREA IS
LOCATED SOUTH OF MUSTANG DRIVE AND SPOTTED HORSE LANE,WEST OF BUFFALO AND
GARLAND DRIVES AND EAST OF PALISADES BOULEVARD ALIGNMENT.
Mayor Cutillo recessed the Special Session of the Town Council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:16 P.M.
Planner Geir Sverdrup reviewed the location of the area on a map and stated the rezone request would conform to
the General Plan. Councilwoman Wiggishoff asked about the sewer line placement. Mr.Sverdrup stated the sewer
lines would be placed in the streets for this subdivision but development of other nearby areas could necessitate
sewer line locations in the wash area. No one came forward from the public to speak for or against the rezone
request. Mayor Cutillo closed the public hearing and reconvened the Special Session of the Town Council at 7:19
P.M.
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AGENDA ITEM #16 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-20, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY REZONING 27.48 ACRES FROM R1-43 AND R1-35 TO R1-18 ZONING DISTRICT AND
BY REZONING 44.72 ACRES FROM R1-43 AND R1-35 TO OSR ZONING DISTRICT. THE AREA IS
LOCATED SOUTH OF MUSTANG DRIVE AND SPOTTED HORSE LANE, WEST OF BUFFALO AND
GARLAND DRIVES AND EAST OF PALISADES BOULEVARD ALIGNMENT.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-20 as outlined. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED
the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#17-PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 95-27,REZONING THE 133.56 ACRE AREA
LOCATED NORTH OF RIDGEWAY DRIVE, EAST OF PALISADES BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF SAGE
DRIVE AND WEST OF GREYSTONE DRIVE FROM C-2,R1-35,AND R1-43 TO R1-18,RI-35 PUD,AND
R1-43 PUD.
Mayor Cutillo recessed the Special Session of the Town Council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M.
Director of Community Development Gary Jeppson said this area was commonly known as Stoneridge West or Plat
606 and that the area had significant rock outcroppings. After meeting with the surrounding property owners who
had voiced objection,the developer,MCO,produced a new concept plan with a reduced density from 86 lots to 82
lots. He reviewed the requests for setback allowances for several of the lots and pointed out that these allowances
would permit flexibility in developing the properties around the rock outcroppings. Mr. Jeppson stated that the
Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the concept plan, that the final plat be submitted
within six months,that hillside protection easements be placed on open space tracts on the concept plan and that lot
sizes be fixed to prevent future lot splitting. He pointed out this subdivision would not have a gated entry.
No one came forward from the public to speak for or against the rezone request. Mayor Cutillo closed the public
hearing and reconvened the Special Session of the Town Council at 7:29 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM#18-CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE CONCEPT PLAN OF PROPOSED PLAT
606 WHICH CONSISTS OF 82 LOTS ON 97 ACRES AND 35 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ON THE 133.56
ACRE AREA LOCATED NORTH OF RIDGEWAY DRIVE,EAST OF PALISADES BOULEVARD,SOUTH
OF SAGE DRIVE AND WEST OF GREYSTONE DRIVE FROM C-2, R1-35,AND R1-43 TO R1-18,R1-35
PUD, AND R1-43 PUD.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff opposed the concept plan stating she felt it was not environmentally sensitive to construct
homes requiring excessive blasting within a canyon area and that more density should have been transferred to Tract
"D". Additionally, she opposed removing the "C-2" zoning from the southeastern
corner of Sage ive and Palisades Boulevard intersection because she said this area would ultimately be a high-
traffic area in an entrance corridor to the Town conducive to commercial purposes. She said the ridge located in
Tract "D" should have been developed leaving the hilly,rocky area in Tract "E" preserved.
Mayor Cutillo said he approved of the concept plan and felt it was an arrangement that fit within the neighborhood.
Vice Mayor Clark stated he approved of the first plan but felt some good ideas were left behind when the concept
plan was revised.
Gregg Bielli,Vice President of MCO,said the concept plan map had not indicated the building envelopes that would
be created on lots with nearby rock outcroppings. He stated the removal of the outside commercially-zoned area
was within the General Plan guidelines because past actions of the Council promoted commercial development in
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the downtown vicinity. He further stated the open tracts would become part of the subdivision.
iikor Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested the Council regard this
canyon and rock formation as one of the:first natural entry monuments encountered along Palisades front Shea
She commented that this area belonged to more than just the neighbors and expressed her concern regarding the
impressions created as a reflection of the Town's development standards. She asked the Council to continue
discussion regarding density transfers and revisions for this concept plan.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the Concept Plan for Plat 606 as presented. Mayor Cutillo SECONDED
the motion which CARRIED with a 5-2 vote. Councilwoman Wiggishoff and Councilman O'Brien cast the nay
votes.
AGENDA ITEM#19-CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-27,REZONING THE 133.56 ACRE AREA
LOCATED NORTH OF RIDGEWAY DRIVE, EAST OF PALISADES BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF SAGE
DRIVE AND WEST OF GREYSTONE DRIVE FROM C-2,R1-35,AND R1-43 TO R1-18,R1-35 PUD,AND
R1-43 PUD.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-27 as presented. Councilman Hudson SECONDED the motion
which CARRIED with a 5-2 vote. Councilwoman Wiggishoff and Councilman O'Brien cast the nay votes.
AGENDA ITEM #20 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR SUNRIDGE CANYON, A 942.12
ACRE, 11 PARCEL SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF PALISADES AND GOLDEN EAGLE
BOULEVARDS, CASE NUMBER S95-001.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to accept the Final Plat for Sunridge Canyon as presented. Councilwoman Wiggishoff
SECONDED the motion.
Councilman O'Brien asked about Stipulation#5 which concerned fire sprinkler requirements. Jeff Valder stated he
had just received a letter from Ray Baldwin,Director of SunRidge Canyon,LLC,which stated fire sprinklers would
be required in all residences of Sunridge Canyon.
Vice Mayor Clark asked about the Town's need to apply for a heritage grant within a year for park development
when no residences had been constructed. Mr. Jeppson stated that the Area Specific Plan for Sunridge Canyon
stipulated that the Town would accept the park donation within one year so that Sunridge Canyon's property report
could include a public park. Mr.Baldwin stated that SunRidge Canyon was flexible and that development of a park
should be accomplished in a reasonable period of time. He said that one year after the recording of the final plat
was the time frame indicated in the Area Specific Plan but an extension of this time period was possible.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #21 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUNRIDGE CANYON
PARCEL C SUBDIVISION, A 27.2 ACRE, 123-LOT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF GOLDEN
EAGLE BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF CANYON DRIVE, CASE NUMBER S94-073.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to accept Final Plat for Sunridge Canyon,Parcel C as presented. Councilman Lawrence
SECONDED the motion.
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Vice Mayor Clark asked about Stipulation#1 regarding a temporary cul-de-sac. Mr.Jeppson stated a cul-de-sac was
required to allow a temporary turn-around location.
1/41.610 Mr. Jeppson stated Stipulation #6 was necessary to allow renumbering of the lots to be consistent with the
preliminary plat numbering system. Mayor Cutillo AMENDED his motion by adding the restructuring of lot
numbers be included in Stipulation#6. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the amendment.
Leesa Fraverd indicated her disappointment with the development plan of this subdivision and said she was not in
favor of cluster housing.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #22 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUNRIDGE CANYON
PARCEL G-NORTH SUBDIVISION, A 15.5 ACRE, 42-LOT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED WEST OF
GOLDEN EAGLE BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF CANYON DRIVE, CASE NUMBER S94-102.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve the final plat for Sunridge Canyon Parcel G-North subdivision. Vice
Mayor Clark SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #23 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUNRIDGE CANYON
PARCEL N-WEST PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION, AN 18.3 ACRE, 41-LOT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED EAST
OF SUNRIDGE DRIVE, SOUTH OF CANYON DRIVE AND NORTH OF SUNRISE DRIVE, CASE
NUMBER S94-103.
Vice Mayor Clark reviewed the staff report concerning Lot 23's removal from the Final Plat. Mr.Valder stated that
the applicant had removed this lot from the project and that a public hearing would be held on August 3, 1995 to
change the zoning which would result in an amended plat adding Lot 23.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to approve the final plat for Sunridge Canyon Parcel N including stipulations contained
in the staff report. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #24 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-46, APPROVING THE PROPOSED
PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK & TRAIL SYSTEM FOR THE SUNRIDGE CANYON DEVELOPMENT.
Mr.Valder introduced a change to Stipulation#2 to allow for construction of a sidewalk on only one side of the cal-
de-sac in the Sunrdige Canyon development because of significant rock outcroppings on the other side. He added
that staff recommended the language regarding all other trails in Stipulation#4 be changed from a five foot concrete
sidewalk to a five foot decomposed granite sidewalk. He said sidewalks surfaced with decomposed granite were
easier to construct on steep,sloping lands and would allow access between other parcels. He referred to a map and
pointed out locations of sidewalks and trails. He further stated the location of the golf course had deterred an off-
trail system.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve Resolution 1995-46 with the changes to Stipulation #2 and #4 as
recommended by staff. Vice Mayor Clark SECONDED the motion.
Jack Hansen asked who would maintain the decomposed granite trails. Mr. Harrel said the public sidewalks and
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trailways would be maintained by the Town and the trails were being designed to minimize erosion of the
decomposed granite.
‘146,,,. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #25 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-45, APPOINTING A HEARING
OFFICER PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 9-500.12 AND PROVIDING A METHOD FOR NOTICE TO REAL
PROPERTY OWNERS OF THEIR RIGHTS OF APPEAL.
Attorney Farrell told the Council that House Bill 2229, known as the property owners' rights bill, mandates cities
and towns to establish an appeal process and a notice to property owners of their appeal rights regarding land that
was donated or acquired by exaction for the use of, improvements to or development of real property within the
Town. He said all municipalities over 2,000 population would be required to report exactly what procedures had
been established to a House sub-committee for their review to determine compliance. Mr.Farrell stated Resolution
1995-45 would provide for the appointment of a hearing officer and he recommended Mr. Richard W. Garnett,
former Sconcdale City Attorney, be appointed. He said Mr. Garnett's experience would provide the necessary
qualifications to serve as a non-biased hearing officer. Discussion regarding Mr. Gamett's compensation set a$75
per hour charge for court appearances not to exceed $1,000 per case.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve Resolution 1995-45 as presented. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED
the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #26 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-25, ADOPTING A MANDATORY
SPRINKLER ORDINANCE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
iw Town Attorney Farrell stated he had prepared a draft ordinance using Exhibit "A" as the base map for indicating a
mandatory fire sprinkler zone. He said additional areas could be added to Exhibit"A"by approving other exhibits
as provided on Exhibit"B", "C", "D" and/or"E". He further stated the Council could opt to require fire sprinklers
for all new construction and commercial improvements exceeding 50% of the original square footage. Also,
properties outside the sprinkler zones would need to be identified, such as gated communities or certain types of
occupancy along with enforcement and inspection policies.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to table discussion regarding Ordinance 95-25 to August 3, 1995 to allow the Council time
to review the draft. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #27 - COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON THE 1995-96 MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT INCLUDING POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
Mr.Nordin reported he,Mayor Cutillo,Councilwoman Wiggishoff and Councilman Hudson attended the Board of
Supervisors meeting on July 5, 1995 to encourage the Board to table the motion approving the 1995-96 MCSO
contract for police services. He said the motion was tabled for two months with a 4-1 vote and that he expected
negotiations to continue favorably. He commended Supervisor Don Stapley for his representation of the Town
regarding the tabling of the motion.
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AGENDA ITEM#28-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-42,APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR ARIZONA STATE PARKS BOARD HERITAGE FUNDS OR LAND WATER CONSERVATION
FUNDS FOR GOLDEN EAGLE COMMUNITY PARK - PHASE IV.
AGENDA ITEM#29-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-43,APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR ARIZONA STATE PARKS BOARD HERITAGE FUNDS OR LAND WATER CONSERVATION
FUNDS FOR FOUR PEAKS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK.
AGENDA ITEM#30-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-44,APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR ARIZONA STATE PARKS BOARD HERITAGE FUNDS OR LAND WATER CONSERVATION
FUNDS FOR KIWANIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK.
Mr. Nordin explained that Agenda Items#28,#29 & #30 could be discussed together because of the nature of the
multiple grant requests.
Vice Mayor Clark said he thought the Town would have a better chance of being awarded grants if application was
made for all three grants. Councilwoman Tibbetts also favored applying for all three grants and stated community-
matching funds would be an asset towards the final decisions whether the Town was granted these monies.
Councilman Lawrence stated applicants that applied for multiple grants were more likely to be awarded all or most
of their requests and proposed that all three applications be submitted. Councilwoman Wiggishoff suggested all
grants should be applied for. Mayor Cutillo expressed his preference for all projects to be completed at Golden
Eagle Park as a priority before other parks were started or applications for grants were processed.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to approve Resolutions 1995-42, 1995-43 and 1995-44 as presented. Councilwoman
Tibbetts SECONDED which CARRIED with a 6-1 vote. Mayor Cutillo cast the nay vote.
Ilkur AGENDA ITEM#31-CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF DEEDS FROM MCO
FOR PORTIONS OF SIERRA MADRE DRIVE, GOLDEN EAGLE BOULEVARD AND PALISADES
BOULEVARD,CONTINGENT UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND THE
TOWN ENGINEER.
Mr. Nordin stated staff had identified difficulties with the issue of median maintenance and requested this item be
tabled until the next Council meeting.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to table this matter until the next Council meeting,August 3, 1995. Councilwoman
Wiggishoff SECONDED the matter which CARRIED unanimously. Councilman Lawrence asked staff to review
any sidewalk plans for this area.
Mayor Cutillo stated that Agenda Item#32 would be discussed after Agenda Item #36 upon the conclusion of the
Executive Session.
AGENDA ITEM#33- 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 from the public.
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AGENDA ITEM#34-PURSUANT TO A.R.S.38-431.03.A.1.,VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT, ASSIGNMENT. APPOINTMENT,
PROMOTION,DEMOTION,DISMISSAL,SALARIES,DISCIPLINING OR RESIGNATION OF A PUBLIC
OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY PUBLIC BODY, EXCEPT THAT WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF SALARY DISCUSSIONS,AN OFFICER,APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE MAY DEMAND
THAT SUCH DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OCCUR AT A PUBLIC MEETING. THE PUBLIC
BODY MUST PROVIDE THE OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE WITH SUCH PERSONAL
NOTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS IS APPROPRIATE BUT NOT LESS THAN 24 HOURS FOR
THE OFFICER, APPOINTEE OR EMPLOYEE TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH DISCUSSION OR
CONSIDERATION SHOULD OCCUR AT A PUBLIC MEETING. THE COUNCIL WILL BE DISCUSSING
A CHANGE IN THE WAGES LINE ITEM OF THE 1995/96 MAGISTRATE COURT BUDGET.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to go into Executive Session. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion
which CARRIED unanimously. Mayor Cutillo recessed the Special Session at 9:30 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM#35 - RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION.
Mayor Cutillo reconvened the Regular Session at 10:08 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #36 - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE WAGES LINE ITEM IN THE 1995/96
MAGISTRATE COURT BUDGET.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to reduce the Magistrate Court's budget by approximately$25,000 and transferring it
to the Marshal's Department and increasing the Marshal's Department budget by approximately $7,200 to provide
for one full-time Deputy Marshal at the current entry level pay of$27,328 and that an officer of the Marshal's
Department be assigned on a 40-hour per week basis to the Court as a Court Officer. Councilman Hudson
SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#32-CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 WITH APPROPRIATE DIRECTION TO PUBLISH SAID DOCUMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
Vice Mayor Clark MOVED to adopt the budget with an additional revision that the Community Development budget
add$4,000 for conferences and educational expenses for Planning&Zoning Commission members. He stated P&Z
members were not aware money existed in the budget for these purposes and had not used budgeted funds.
Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#37 - ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion which
CARRIED unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By:
Jo Cutillo, Mayor
ATTEST: CA.44,A--�_ J
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
'PREPARED BY: . `
Linda D. Lemmen, 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 5th day of July, 1995. I further certify that the meeting was duly
called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 3rd day of August, 1995.
41 AlcUvL4
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
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