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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
cov FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 1995
A public meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council was convened and called to order by Vice Mayor Clark at 6:30
P.M.,Thursday,August 17, 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 Pastor Atchinson of the Fountain Hills
Presbyterian Church, roll call was taken. Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills
Town Council: Vice Mayor Frank Clark and Councilmembers Don Lawrence, Peg Tibbetts, Wally Hudson, Bill
O'Brien and Marianne Wiggishoff. Mayor Cutillo was absent. Also present were Town Manager Paul Nordin,Town
Attorney Bill Farrell, Town Engineer Randy Harrel and Planners Jeff Valder and Geir Sverdrup.
Because of the large number of people present, Vice Mayor Clark announced Agenda Item#15 would be discussed
at the beginning of the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM#15-CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-38 AND ORDINANCE 95-38A,AMENDING
THE TOWN CODE CHAPTER 7 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS". ORDINANCE 95-38
ADDS A NEW ARTICLE 7-6, "HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK AND NOISE REGULATIONS
DURING CONSTRUCTION". ORDINANCE 95-38A CLARIFIES THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDES NOTICE POLICY REGULATIONS.
Town Attorney Farrell stated he had prepared Ordinance 95-38 which was somewhat identical to the ordinance
( proposed and rejected in 1992. After meetings had been held with contractors, he prepared Ordinance 95-38A, a
�r revised ordinance which contained provisions from Ordinance 95-38 and suggestions from the contractors. He said
he had arbitrarily selected the dates of 4/15 through 10/15 for the summer months to conform with codes of other
communities. He reviewed other provisions in the ordinance such as hours of work,noise,emergencies, hours for
loading and unloading of construction materials and power tools, 24-hour notice policy for special permit and the
penalty clause provisions. He explained that the special permit would be issued by the Town Manager or his
designee upon written request and would contain terms and conditions of activities. A copy of the special permit
would be required to be left at residences or occupied structures within 300' of the exterior boundaries of the
construction site 24 hours prior to the permitted timeframe.
Councilman Hudson asked about criteria for denying a special permit. Mr. Farrell stated no criteria had been
established because information provided by contractors desiring a special permit would declare reasons for the
request. He said the granting of the special permit was designed as a liberal permit process which provided for
notification of adjacent property owners within 24 hours.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff expressed her appreciation for the cooperative efforts of contractors during recent
meetings to compile recommendations and constructive ideas for an eventual ordinance. Items discussed included
weekend work limitations,differentiation between commercial and residential construction and penalty provisions.
She said she felt the penalty provisions set forth in the proposed ordinance were too harsh and asked Attorney Farrell
if there could be some leeway in setting penalties. Mr. Farrell replied that if the Town Council did not specify
minimum penalties for this new ordinance,the penalty would be determined by the Magistrate of the Town Court.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff said she had researched a variety of similar ordinances from all over the State of Arizona
as well as other states that had communities experiencing a current growth phase.
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Councilman Hudson asked if provisions in the ordinance could exempt construction sites that were not close to
developed areas. Attorney Farrell said the zoning district of the construction site was the easiest standard in the
determination of permitted noise levels within certain distances as an exemption.
Vice Mayor Clark asked for comments from the public. John Bercel said the contractors wanted to cooperate with
residents in an effort to work out something that would satisfy everyone. Karen Myers stated that not all contractors
were members of the contractors association. She said she felt out of town builders were the violators of ordinances
such as dust control and early start-up times,not builders from Fountain Hills;and the enforcement of ordinances
was negligent. Joseph Myers complained about contractors dropping off construction materials at 3:00 AM but
sympathized with laborers working in the afternoon heat. Ted Trulson, a contractor, stated contracts for public
utilities should specify time restrictions and commented about the exemption of builders on remote sites. Wendall
Oliphant approved of the 5:00 AM summer start-up time and urged residents to work together with the concerns of
the contractors. Margaret Gelinas said it would be difficult to plan ahead in the construction industry for the request
of a special permit and pointed out that noise inconveniences were only temporary in the building process. Jack
Bercel,speaking on behalf of the contractors' association,said the residents' communications with contractors was
a positive effort to resolve problems and encouraged continued input from residents. Other comments of opposition
were made by Terry Merrell,Arthur Reischfeld,Donald Leitzen,Joseph Louise,Betty Winn,Jerry Harrington,Tom
Hughes, Shirley McDonald, Ken Critter and Pat Buchie.
Leesa Fraverd asked if the proposed ordinance regarding start-up times would pertain to roadwork contractors. Town
Engineer Randy Harrel said contracts included a 6:00 AM start-up time and waivers for early concrete construction
were considered. He further stated there was no ordinance in effect at the present time to regulate start-up times
for road contractors but they would be affected if an ordinance was adopted. Other comments in favor of an
ordinance regulating start-up times and noise levels were Mike Cousineau, Frederique Sinclair, Sam Coffee, John
Kavanaugh and Sheila Pappas. They agreed with give-and-take considerations for contractors but objected to
unreasonable activities during the early morning hours.
Town Engineer Randy Harrel stated both he and Marshal Gendler had concerns about noise and decibel levels and
the enforceability of the ordinance. Councilman O'Brien said he preferred the improvement of public relations
between contractors and residents rather than adopt an ordinance.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff referred to a poster entitled"Construction Site Safety Rules" which had been displayed
on job sites in 1992. This poster mentioned concerns relating to sound, debris, etc. She then MOVED to table
Ordinance 95-38 and 95-38A until the first meeting of the Town Council in September,September 7th. Councilman
Lawrence SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
Councilwoman Tibbetts requested Agenda Items #3 and #4 be removed from the Consent Agenda for further
discussion. Vice Mayor Clark read the remainder of the Consent Agenda which included the following agenda items:
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 3, 1995.
AGENDA ITEM#5-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-53,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN A PORTION OF THE CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT ALONG THE EASTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, OF PLAT 422 FOUNTAIN
HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 155 OF MAPS, PAGE 21, RECORDS OF MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA.
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-36, LEVYING UPON THE ASSESSED
VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, SUBJECT TO
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TAXATION A CERTAIN SUM UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF VALUATION
SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE REQUIRED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET,
TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR BOND REDEMPTIONS,FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING INTEREST UPON
criv BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; ALL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 1996.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda items #2, #5 and #6 as read. Councilwoman
Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilman O'Brien Aye
Councilman Hudson Aye
Councilwoman Tibbetts Aye
Councilman Lawrence Aye
Councilwoman Wiggishoff Aye
Vice Mayor Clark Aye
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#3 - CONSIDERATION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
STEVEN GERVAIS FOR THE SUNRIDGE CANYON GOLF COURSE. THE APPLICATION IS A
TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING CLASS 6 (QUOTA) "BAR LICENSE" WHICH ALLOWS BOTH ON
PREMISE AND OFF PREMISE SALE OF LIQUOR.
Town Manager Nordin reviewed recent concerns about off-premise sales of liquor which would be permitted if the
liquor license application was approved. He said after meetings with the developers and additional staff research
regarding appropriate zoning for the golf course facility,a text amendment of the''OSR",Open Space Recreational,
zoning district was prepared to permit a Class 6 license in that zoning district. He said staff preferred to leave the
fklaw property zoned as "OSR" because it was restrictive in permitted uses.
Councilman Tibbetts said the Fountain Hills Golf Course was zoned"C-2"to permit a restaurant,pro shop and allow
the sale of liquor. She MOVED to approve the adoption of the text amendment. Councilman Hudson SECONDED
the motion. Councilman O'Brien questioned the motion because the text amendment was not on the agenda. Mr.
Nordin said staff had considered the special use permit process but said the text amendment would specify exactly
what was permitted under the"OSR" and would save time. Otherwise, the Council could consider use requests on
a case-by-case basis.
Town Attorney Farrell stated regardless of whether the zoning was changed, the ordinance would not affect their
ability to sell alcohol. He said the Series 6 license was the only liquor license that allowed beverage carts on the
golf course.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve the transfer of liquor license application for Sunridge Canyon Golf Course.
Councilman O'Brien SECONDED the motion.
Al Poma,Poma's Ristorante,stated that a Series 7 license allowed beverage cart sales. He said the Series 6 allowed
for off premise sales and the Series 7 license allowed for sales for consumption on the premises only.
Councilman Lawrence stated he felt more information should be received before the Council voted on the transfer.
He MOVED to table the matter until the September 7th Council Meeting. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED
the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MCO
PROPERTIES, INC. FOR EXPANDED TOWN HALL OFFICE SPACE.
Peter Putterman said a revised lease agreement had been recently submitted and had been reviewed by Town Clerk
Cassie Hansen who had penciled in the agreed-upon corrections. He stated the item regarding the number of covered
parking spaces was incorrect and that staff would be willing to finalize negotiations with respect to that item.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the lease agreement with MCO Properties,Inc.for expanded Town Hall
office space. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#7-CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING AN ACTING MAYOR FOR THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR.
Mr.Nordin informed the Council pursuant to Section 2-2-3 of the Town Code that they needed to designate an acting
Mayor due to the absence of Mayor Cutillo and Vice Mayor Clark. Councilwoman Tibbetts MOVED to appoint
Councilman Hudson as Acting Mayor. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the motion which CARRIED with five
votes. Councilman Hudson abstained from voting.
AGENDA ITEM#8 -MONTHLY REPORT BY MAGISTRATE STUART SHOOB.
Judge Shoob was unable to attend the Council meeting but had submitted the monthly report for the month of July,
1995 for the Council's review.
AGENDA ITEM#9-PRESENTATION/UPDATE BY TOWN ENGINEER RANDY HARREL ON CURRENT
AND FUTURE STREET CONSTRUCTION/PROJECTS IN FOUNTAIN HILLS.
Town Engineer Harrel referred to a large map which indicated areas in the town either under construction or
contemplated for future street construction. He pointed out areas in the northeast section where street maintenance
and curb replacement work would occur. He referred to the Beeline Highway construction work which has a
completion date of October, 1996 and Shea Boulevard improvements from 124th to 136th Streets scheduled for
completion in March of 1996. For the town, he reported road construction by the proposed Eagle Mountain
subdivision,Palisades Boulevard and Shea Boulevard intersection with traffic signal installation,waterline installation
on Shea Boulevard, Salt River Project utility crossings over a number of areas of Fountain Hills Boulevard, the
renovation of Fountain Hills Boulevard project and the reconstruction project fronting Fountain Hills Boulevard for
Crystal Ridge and Paradise Vista subdivisions, a box culvert installation on Saguaro Boulevard south of Shea,
widening of Shea Boulevard by Saguaro,median cuts for Golden Eagle Park and Sunridge Canyon Subdivision as
well as intersection improvements and road widening projects for Plat 515,Plat 516 and Grande Boulevard.
Linda Kavanaugh asked if crosswalks were planned across Palisades Boulevard by the Jr./Sr. High School. Mr.
Harrel said no signage direction plans had been made at this time but he expected a crosswalk and appropriate
signage to be planned for that area.
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AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE BID FOR THE RENOVATION OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS BOULEVARD.
Mr. Harrel stated bids had been received August 10th and Markham Contracting had submitted low bid on both the
base bid and bid alternates. He stated the bid was well under the engineer's estimate and was well under the other
bidders, however it was over the budgeted amount set a year and one-half ago. He recommended approval of the
base bid from Markham as well as the bid for Alternate#1 and said taking into consideration the increase in present
construction prices and the availability of contingency funds to cover the overage the budget figure, it was a good
bid. He mentioned a number of items for cost reductions which would result in change orders and referred to his
staff report. Traffic control modifications such as closing Palisades Boulevard after its completion could save about
$10,000. Deleting some of the work north of El Lago due to future improvements by developers could result in a
savings of approximately$60,000. Mr. Harrel said some turn lane widenings could be eliminated,however he did
not recommend this item. Also he said some of the AC pavement sections could be used for temporary surfacing
materials resulting in a savings of about $10,000. He urged the Council to make their decisions regarding cost
reductions as the contractor was ready to start the project.
Vice Mayor Clark approved of the traffic control modifications and the deletion of improvement work north of El
Lago. He said he thought it was a waste of money to fix up the road only to have developers dig it up and resurface
it after utilities, etc. for subdivisions had been completed. He commented he did not want turn lane widenings to
be eliminated for safety reasons as well as recycling of AC materials for temporary surfacing.
Councilman Hudson asked about the 6000 cubic yards of dirt behind the Assembly of God Church which was
planned to be moved. Mr. Harrel stated Alternate#2 would have used that dirt but staff was not recommending
Alternate#2 to be approved as other immediate opportunities for that dirt were available. Councilwoman Wiggishoff
asked Mr. Harrel to communicate with the church regarding the timeframe for removing the dirt pile.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve the Base Bid and Alternate Bid #1 from Markham Contracting in the
amount of$612,290.75. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion. Vice Mayor Clark AMENDED the
motion to direct staff to include the cost savings measures such as traffic control modifications and the deletion of
work north of El Lago as explained by Mr. Harrel and direct Mr. Harrel to negotiate these items with Markham
Contracting in lieu of eliminating other measures. Councilman Lawrence SECONDED the motion.
Councilman O'Brien stated he would rather bid the project with all the terms spelled out in their entirety rather than
modify the bid amount after bids had been received.
The amendment CARRIED unanimously. The vote on the motion to approve CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF THE OFF-PREMISE, OUT-OF-DEVELOPMENT, SIGNS
PORTION OF THE SUNRIDGE CANYON COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN; SU95-06.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF A DIRECTIONAL SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
Town Attorney Farrell stated both Agenda Items#11 and#12 could be combined for discussion. He reiterated the
Council's previous concerns regarding off premise signs in the right-of-ways as being helpful to visitors trying to
locate developments and recreational amenities but the lack of the Town's control over content in the wording of
the signs still had not been resolved. He said it was staff's recommendation either to rescind Stipulations#4 and
#5 in the Sunridge Canyon Comprehensive Sign Plan which had been approved on August 3rd and deny Stipulation
#7 or to continue discussion to the next Council meeting,September 7, 1995. He said efforts would continue to draft
a policy to provide permanent, informative directional signs in the public right-of-way and to pass the costs to
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advertisers but to control the quality and quantity of those signs. Councilman O'Brien MOVED to table discussion
on Agenda Items#11 and#12 to September 7, 1995. Councilwoman Wiggishoff SECONDED the motion which
Lir CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#13-CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A BED
AND BREAKFAST OPERATION LOCATED AT 15848 E. CENTIPEDE, CASE NUMBER TU95-06.
Planner Geir Sverdrup stated the plans included a two bedroom, two persons per room and two-vehicle off street
parking spaces which met the criteria for bed and breakfast operations. He said normally a temporary use permit
could be approved by staff but in accordance with the zoning ordinance, since opposition had been received, the
public was allowed to present their views regarding this request. The temporary use permit would expire in two
years and staff recommended approval.
Mr.Stan Connick,representing the owner of the property,stared approximately$150,000 was planned for remodeling
work and this facility would be a high-class operation with $250 or $150 rates charged per room per night. He
pointed out on a diagram of the property the location of the entrances, parking spaces and layout of the eighteen
year-old dwelling.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff asked if there would be signs designating the house as a bed and breakfast operation.
Mr. Connick replied there would be no signs. She asked if the owner was contemplating renting horses. Mr.
Connick stated the horses, swimming pool and tennis courts would be available for use but not rented.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff also asked if the tennis court lights were in working order. Mr. Connick said at the
present time the lights were not working but would be properly focused to comply with existing ordinances.
Town Attorney Farrell said the inclusion of horse privileges with the rental rates paid would not be considered a
violation of an ordinance. Mr. Sverdrup stated he had checked the ordinances and the rental of horses would be
cor allowed under riding and boarding stables with a separate special use permit.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve a temporary use permit for a two-year period for a bed and breakfast
operation, Case Number TU95-06. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion. Councilman O'Brien
AMENDED the motion to issue the temporary use permit for a one-year period. There was no second to the
amendment, the amendment DIED.
Mike Fristrader spoke in favor of the bed and breakfast. He said the location offered no hazards to the public and
the off-street parking was out of sight eliminating any traffic problems for the neighbors. He considered this property
as an ideal property for the operation of a bed and breakfast Judy Yevtich questioned if guests could bring horses
to this property or RV vehicles. Mr.Nordin stated existing rules governing RV's and/or horses would apply to this
property as well as all others. Suzanne Stigler asked how many employees and employees' cars would be needed
to service and maintain this property as a bed and breakfast. Mr. Sverdrup quoted the ordinances as specifying no
employees were permitted with a temporary use permit. Shirley Rose also spoke in favor of the bed and breakfast
request.
Douglas Larson spoke in opposition to the request and said he did not consider this neighborhood conducive for
commercial enterprises. Lois Wilhelm said she had received no notice of the request. Mr.Sverdrup stated mailings
were sent to property owners within 300' as required by ordinance. Rick Cecil commented about the additional
volume of activity and traffic created as a result of this bed and breakfast business. Chris Plumb spoke regarding
the precedent that might be set by approving a commercial enterprise in a remote residential neighborhood and that
once approved, he felt the Council would never deny a renewal of the permit. Suzanne Allocco, Casper Johnson
and Dick Wilhelm also spoke in opposition to the bed and breakfast operation.
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Phyllis Kern, owner of the property, gave a brief description of planned improvements, indicated she would
personally be running the bed and breakfast operation and contended traffic would not increase as a result of her
house being used for a bed and breakfast citing she would be using the same services any homeowner would utili7P.
itase She said she would be taking care of the horses herself and that the horses were for private use,not for her guests,
due to liability concerns.
Mr.Nordin stated that horseback riding had been listed as a proposed activity associated with the bed and breakfast
operation but that it was a separate issue and would need to be approved separately by complying with the present
Town regulations.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff called for the question. A vote was taken on the motion to approve resulting in a 5-1
vote. Vice Mayor Clark cast the nay vote. Town Manager Nordin pointed out to the Council a vote on the call to
the question was needed prior to voting on the motion. Subsequently,a vote was taken regarding the call for the
question which CARRIED with a 5-1 vote,Councilman Lawrence cast the nay vote. The Council again voted on
the motion to approve which CARRIED with a 6-0 vote.
AGENDA ITEM#14 - CONSIDERATION OF A CUT AND FILL WAIVER TO PERMIT A CUT FOUR
FEET IN EXCESS OF THE TEN FOOT MAXIMUM REQUESTED FOR THE PLAZA DEL LAGO
- DEVELOPMENT, A 43 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX,LOCATED IN PLAT 207, BLOCK 2, LOT 17,
AKA 16715 EAST EL LAGO BOULEVARD,WHICH IS LOCATED SOUTH OF EL LAGO BOULEVARD
AND EAST OF VERDE RIVER DRIVE; CASE NUMBER CFW95-02.
Planner Sverdrup pointed out the layout of the apartment complex on a diagram and the area of the development
that required an 4' excess cut and fill waiver. He stated the area did not contain native vegetation and would not
adversely affect any adjacent property owners.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to approve the cut and fill waiver, Case Number CFW95-02 as presented.
Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff stated she was in favor of the request and said she thought it was a good example of• by
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Peter Putterman,who lives adjacent to the proposed project,pointed out the Planning and Zoning Commission had
not heard this issue because of a lack of quorum and said he was concerned because the public had not had a chance
to present their views until this meeting and no notice had been sent. Mr. Sverdrup stated there was no posting
requirement for a cut and fill waiver other than being on the agenda.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #16 - CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF SMOKING IN RESTAURANTS/BARS.
Vice Mayor Clark stated a number of surrounding communities already have ordinances regarding smoking in public
places and read the current ordinance, Section 11-1-15, which bans smoking in Town owned or leased buildings.
Pat Perreault suggested smoking be banned everywhere. Al Desnick asked for consideration for bars which serve
a full menu. Paul Perreault objected to smoke-filled restaurants. June Post opposed any ordinance banning smoking
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and suggested establishments desiring to prohibit smoking post a sign in their window indicating their preference.
For lack of interest, Vice Mayor Clark declared the matter dead and the Council took no action.
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AGENDA ITEM#17 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPING A METHOD TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS
FOR FUTURE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Mr.Nordin stated there were problems getting interested residents to apply for vacant positions on the Planning and
Zoning Commission. He said there presently were two vacancies and three Commissioners' appointments expired
on September 30, 1995. After several advertising efforts, three applications had been received and Mr. Nordin
suggested a nominating committee be formed to suggest and promote applicants.
Councilman O'Brien asked if any of the nine applicants who had applied in October of 1994 had been contacted to
see if there was any interest. Mr.Nordin stated the policy had not included contact with prior applicants but previous
applicants could reply to more than one advertisement for commissioners. Councilman O'Brien suggested previous
applicants be contacted by staff to determine if there was any interest in the commissioners'positions. Mr.Nordin
said he would contact the three applicants and nine former applicants and report back to the Council.
Leesa Fraverd opposed the policy whereby applications were submitted each time there was a vacancy. She
suggested a list be formed and when a vacancy occurred, the next person on the list be contacted. Councilman
O'Brien said he believed applications were solicited each time there was a vacancy because the level of interest was
undetermined and that it was a means of informing the public what was available.
AGENDA ITEM#18- 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.)
Mary Pilarinos suggested a right turn light be installed at the intersection of Shea and the Beeline Highway #87.
She realized that ADOT would govern such a request and said she would contact them.
George Mangigian,owner of the Cone Zone,said he had suggestions for signage problems in the community. Mr.
Valder said he would discuss this matter with Mr. Mangigian.
AGENDA ITEM#19 - ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Lawrence MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Hudson SECONDED the motion which
CARRIED unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By:
John . Cutillo, Mayor
ATTEST: &411Ai- ikLyx-eit
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: .}L � i1rt/J•r�i�✓
Linda D. Lemm n, 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 17th day of August, 1995. I further certify that the meeting was
duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 7th day of September, 1995.
0114411-4 ,
Cassie B. Hansen,Town Clerk
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