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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
Lir FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 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,October 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 Pastor Steve Gilbertson from the Fountain
Hills Community Church,roll call was taken. Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills
Town Council: Mayor John Cutillo, Vice Mayor Clark, and Councilmembers Peg Tibbetts, Wally Hudson, Bill
O'Brien and Marianne Wiggishoff. Councilman Lawrence was absent. 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 read the Consent Agenda which included the following agenda items:
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
SEPTEMBER 19 AND 21, 1995.
AGENDA ITEM#3-CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 1995-59,ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT,
TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN THE CERTAIN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ALONG THE REAR WESTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 22, BLOCK 1, OF PLAT 505D
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 158 OF MAPS, PAGE 41, RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXCEPT FOR THE SOUTHERLY TEN FEET.
AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF THE REVISED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
ADOT FOR BIKE LANES.
AGENDA ITEM#5- CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT FOR LOT 12,BLOCK 1,PLAT 103 FOR
CAMELOT CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 16323 ARROW DRIVE; CASE#S95-083.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Councilwoman Tibbetts SECONDED
the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Councilwoman Tibbetts Aye
Councilwoman Wiggishoff Aye
Councilman Hudson Aye
Councilman O'Brien Aye
Vice Mayor Clark Aye
Mayor Cutillo Aye
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM#6-ROTATION OF THE POSITION OF VICE MAYOR TO PEG TIBBETTS. THE VICE
MAYOR IS AN EIGHT MONTH,ROTATING POSITION TO BE HELD BY EVERY COUNCILMEMBER.
Vice Mayor Clark turned over the Vice Mayor nameplate to Councilwoman Tibbetts for her 8-month commission
as Vice Mayor.
AGENDA ITEM#7-PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS BOB THOMAS AND JOHN KLESNER.
Mayor Cutillo read the proclamations on the plaques and presented them to outgoing P&Z Commissioners Bob
Thomas and John Klesner. Mr. Thomas had served for the past five years and Mr. Klesner had served for three
years. Mr. Thomas thanked the Council,staff and the community for their assistance and support during his tenure
on the Commission.
AGENDA ITEM#8-CONSIDERATION OF INCREASING THE BUDGETARY EXPENDITURE FOR THE
MID-DECADE SPECIAL CENSUS.
Community Development Director Gary Jeppson addressed the Council regarding the special 1995 census. Because
of delays in procuring enough workers for the census,additional expenditures for increasing hourly wages were being
considered. The current costs for the state-wide census were estimated to increase from 7 million dollars to 8.5
million dollars and the Town had been issued an assessment delay increase of$4409. He explained how much the
additional increase would cost the Town if a 500 or$1.00 per hour increase in wages was approved. He said the
increase in population figures would provide for distribution of additional revenue sharing funds which could be used
for future improvement projects in the town.
Mayor Cutillo asked who would pay the wage increase costs if the Town decided not to participate in the funding
for increased wages while other communities approved them. Mr.Jeppson stated that other cities and towns would
be required to fund the entire costs. Councilman Hudson stated he thought there were some communities who either
had no interest in a mid-decade census or had funding problems. Councilman Clark indicated the Town should pay
their share of the costs for the census and not put the burden on other communities.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to approve the current delay increase assessment of$4409 plus provide funding for
a 500 increase in wages from$7.50 per hour to$8.00 per hour for census workers. For lack of a second,the motion
DIED.
Councilman Hudson MOVED to approve the current delay increase assessment of$4409 and the$1.00 increase in
wages from $7.50 to$8.50 per hour which would bring the Town's proportionate amount to$7,935 in addition to
funds previously paid. Councilman Clark SECONDED the motion.
Town Manager Nordin stated the cooperative agreement between communities provided a great deal of service and
it was in the best economic interests of the Town to be part of this agreement. He said increased state shared
revenue funds could amount to between $750,000 to $1,000,000 more per year for the next five years.
The motion CARRIED unanimously.
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AGENDA ITEM#9 - CONSIDERATION OF THE MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN TASK FORCE REQUEST
FOR A SINGLE TOPIC SURVEY.
Town Manager Nordin told the Council he had approved the Task Force's request for$3,500 for a poll regarding
land preservation issues and that Dr.Jennie Gorrell,Gorrell Consulting,had been awarded the contract. He referred
to the recent Retreat Session discussions where suggestions were made for conducting a town survey regarding
citizen interest in future projects.
Mr. Roy Kinsey, Chairman of the Task Force, addressed the Council concerning the telephone survey about the
preservation of the McDowell Mountain range. He said questions would be asked regarding issues such as
preserving views,protecting wild life and constructing hiking and riding trails. Dr.Gorrell recommended the Town
conduct separate surveys which she considered to be more cost effective. She said a large-scale community survey
which included both the Task Force's questions as well as the Town's could take up to an hour per household to
complete.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff said she understood at the Retreat discussions that the Town only wanted to ask questions
about the aquatic center and the Town Center and that these two questions could be included in the survey. Vice
Mayor Tibbetts supported a separate survey for the Task Force but said she was concerned because no questions
were proposed for implementing funding issues for preservation purposes.
Mr. Kinsey said the Task Force wanted to get the survey completed as soon as possible so they could return the
results to the Council prompting formation of a commission to act accordingly with the property owners in those
designated preservation areas.
Councilman O'Brien suggested context and financial commitment questions be included in the survey. Councilman
Clark said he was concerned funding for all projects could not be realistically possible. Councilwoman Wiggishoff
said questions about the interest in the Town's projects would prepare the Council for future considerations in
developing amenities the majority of citizens requested. She suggested a detailed survey including financing
considerations be completed in the future as a separate survey. Mayor Cutillo clarified the comments by stating
the decision the Council needed to make was whether one single-topic survey or three separate surveys were needed.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to approve separate surveys of the Task Force and the Town but requested relatively
similar questions be posed on each survey regarding quantifying the level of financial comittment. Councilman Clark
SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#10- CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT FOR THE BANK OF AMERICA PARCEL
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SHEA BLVD. AND SAGUARO BLVD. WHICH IS A
PORTION OF THE SW4, SECTION 26 OF THE G.& S.R.B.& M.; CASE#S95-045.
Planner Geir Sverdrup stated one of the stipulations to move the Firerock monument had been completed and that
the monument was now located at Laser Drive and Saguaro Boulevard.
Councilman Wiggishoff MOVED approval of Case #S95-045 to approve the final plat for the Bank of America
subdivision. Vice Mayor Tibbetts SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#11-PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON A PROPOSED TEXT
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
THAT WOULD LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FREESTANDING SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND
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INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, TO FIVE (5) FEET, CASE NUMBER Z95-23.
1/41oro Mayor Cutillo recessed the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:26 P.M.
No one came forward to speak for or against the proposed amendment. Mayor Cutillo closed the public hearing and
reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting at 7:27 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-30, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF
FREESTANDING SIGNS TO FIVE (5) FEET, CASE NUMBER Z95-23.
Vice Mayor Tibbetts asked whether existing oversize signs would be allowed under a grandfather clause. Planner
Jeff Valder said there were several pole signs located all over town which could remain as pre-existing structures.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-30,amending Chapter 6 of the Zoning Ordinance to
allow signs to be a maximum of 5' tall. Mayor Cutillo SECONDED the motion.
Councilman O'Brien stated he thought the 5' height limit on freestanding signs, particularly in commercial areas,
would deter the attention of drivers. Mr.Jeppson said attempts were being made by this amendment to encourage
more uniformity of signs. Vice Mayor Tibbetts asked about provisions for civic club signs and public art.
Mr. Jeppson answered that public art would be installed on public property and would not be under sign height
regulations. He also said that provisions for the location of civic club signs was included in the Zoning Ordinance.
The motion CARRIED with a 5-1 vote. Councilman O'Brien cast the nay vote.
AGENDA ITEM#13-PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON A PROPOSED TEXT
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,
SECTION 5.13. STORAGE AND PARKING OF MOBILE HOMES, BOATS, AIRCRAFT, TRUCK
CAMPERS, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND OTHER TRAILERS, TO CREATE SUBSECTION E.
TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES FOR SUBDIVISIONS, CASE NUMBER Z95-21.
Mayor Cutillo recessed the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:32 P.M.
Ray Baldwin, Sunridge Canyon, L.L.C., said he supported the text amendment and asked about Item #6 which
defined a tract subdivision. Mr.Jeppson stated the staff recommendation was to specify the number of lots offered
for sale and would include production home developments.
Mayor Cutillo closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting at 7:36
P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #14 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-37, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,SECTION 5.13.STORAGE AND PARKING
OF MOBILE HOMES, BOATS, AIRCRAFT, TRUCK CAMPERS, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND OTHER
TRAILERS,TO CREATE SUBSECTION E.TEMPORARY SALES OFFICES FOR SUBDIVISIONS,CASE
NUMBER Z95-21.
Vice Mayor Tibbetts asked if the temporary trailer would be allowed only while the model home was being
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constructed. Mr.Jeppson said that was correct. Councilman O'Brien stated there was no reason to have the wording
'tract' in the amendment.
Councilman O'Brien MOVED to adopt Ordinance 95-37 and to remove the word'tract' from Item#6. Councilman
Clark SECONDED the motion which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM #15 - PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, CHAPTER It
SECTION 1.12 DEFINITIONS TO DEFINE THE TERM "CLUBHOUSE", CASE NUMBER Z95-28.
Mayor Cutillo recessed the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:39 P.M.
No one came forward from the public to speak for or against the text amendment. Mayor Cutillo closed the public
hearing and reconvened the Regular Session of the Town Council meeting at 7:40 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM#16 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 95-43, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION
1.12, BY ADDING THE TERM "CLUBHOUSE", CASE NUMBER Z95-28.
Mayor Cutillo MOVED to approve Ordinance 95-43 as presented. Vice Mayor Tibbetts SECONDED the motion
which CARRIED unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM#17- 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. Because of safety concerns, Mayor Cutillo directed staff to prepare a draft
ordinance regulating unlicensed motorized scooters for the next Council meeting.
AGENDA ITEM#18 - ADJOURNMENT.
Councilwoman Wiggishoff MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Hudson SECONDED the motion which
CARRIED unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By:
John Cutillo, Mayor
ATTEST: 011144.AA--.
Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
PREPARED BY: -4./ 40, C1)6-0-7e--)- ta-,--i
Linda D. Lemmln, Administrative Assistant
CER I IHCATION
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 October, 1995. I further certify that the meeting was
duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 19th day of October, 1995.
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Cassie B. Hansen, Town Clerk
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