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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS DOWN COUNCIL
AUGUST 19,2004
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Mayor Wally Nichols,
Vice Mayor Mike Archambault, Councilman Ed Kehe, Councilman John Kavanagh, Councilman Jay Schlum,
Councilwoman Kathleen Nicola, and Councilman Keith McMahan.
Also present were Andrew McGuire,Town Attorney; Tim Pickering, Town Manager; and Bevelyn Bender,Town
Clerk.
PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §38-431-03.A.4,VOTE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR: Discussion or
consultation with the attorneys of the public body in order to consider its position and instruct its attorneys
regarding the public body's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or
contemplated litigation or in settlement discussion conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation. (Specifically,
the Civic Center contract negotiations.)
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Archambault MOVED to convene to Executive Session. Councilman
Kehe SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED by a vote of(7—0). Councilman McMahan MOVED to recess
the Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. and Councilwoman Nicola SECONDED the motion, which CARRIED
unanimously.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION:
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols called the regular meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Pastor John Nichols (Lake Zurich Community Church) presented the
invocation.
ROLL CALL:
Present for roll call were the following members of the Fountain Hills Town Council: Mayor Wally Nichols,
Vice Mayor Mike Archambault, Councilman Ed Kehe, Councilman John Kavanagh, Councilman Jay Schlum,
Councilwoman Kathleen Nicola, and Councilman Keith McMahan.
Also present were Andrew McGuire, Town Attorney; Tim Pickering, Town Manager; Chief Mark Zimmerman,
Captain John Kleinheinz, and Sergeant Chuck Siemens, Maricopa County Sheriffs Office; Molly Bosley,
Planning and Zoning Administrator; and Bevelyn Bender,Town Clerk.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Nichols read a proclamation declaring the month of August "Drowning Impact Awareness Month". A
copy of this proclamation is located in the Town Clerk's office.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS:
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Congressman J.D. Hayworth briefly addressed the Council and was presented a Town of Fountain Hills fountain
pen and a Town of Fountain Hills seal pin by Mayor Nichols.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio then presented the Town of Fountain Hills with a check in the amount of
$5,000 (obtained from drug dealers). Mayor Nichols then presented Sheriff Arpaio with a Town of Fountain Hills
seal pin.
Mayor Nichols announced that, at the developer's request, Agenda Items 23 through 26 would be continued to the
September 16,2004, meeting.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
Town Clerk Bevelyn Bender stated that two citizens had submitted requests to speak, and the Mayor asked them
to come forward to present their remarks.
Phil Gaziano
Mr. Phil Gaziano of 14946 E. Sierra Madre Drive was present to urge the Town of Fountain Hills to provide a
long-term(10-year) lease to the Fountain Hills Community Theater. Mr. Gaziano declared that the Fountain Hills
Community Theater had been a continuous income tax producer and should be considered as such. Councilman
Kavanagh replied that the issue of a long-term lease would be discussed in the future and informed Mr. Gaziano
that the Council was very supportive of the Theater.
Bob Tripp
Mr. Bob Tripp of 16410 E. Tombstone Avenue was present to discuss the petition process for the fire district. Mr.
Tripp felt that the independent fire district petitions had not been reasonably, properly, or legally processed by the
County, but the County had not provided information as to why it discarded nearly 1,000 property signatures. Mr.
Tripp informed Council that even the property owner The Town of Fountain Hills was declared "invalid", even
though the Town Council had authorized the petition drive and voted to have the Town sign its property in favor
of the independent fire district. Mr. Tripp continued that the County told the Committee to Save Our Community
that it was not allowed to contact any County officials and that its only recourse was through the court system. He
reiterated that the Committee did not want to pursue a lawsuit but merely wished to meet with County officials to
identify their reasons for denial.
CONSENT AGENDA:
AGENDA ITEM #1 — CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 5,2004.
AGENDA ITEM #2 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BRUCE THULIEN FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS,
POST 7507. THE REQUEST IS FOR A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12 THROUGH 14, 2004, FROM 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND FROM 10 A.M.TO 6 P.M.ON SUNDAY.
AGENDA ITEM #3 — CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BRUCE THULIEN FOR THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS,
POST 7507. THE REQUEST IS FOR A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
GREAT FAIR SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH 27, 2005, FROM 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. ON
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND FROM 10 A.M.TO 6 P.M.ON SUNDAY.
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AGENDA ITEM #4 - CONSIDERATION OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED
BY RANDY NATIONS FOR THE FOUNTAIN HILLS CLUB LOCATED AT 17005 E. ENTERPRISE
DRIVE.THE APPLICATION IS FOR A NEW CLASS 14 LICENSE.
AGENDA ITEM #5 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-35 ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 33, BLOCK 2, PLAT
603C (15838 E. CHOLLA DRIVE) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 161 OF MAPS, PAGE 43,RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,WITH STIPULATION. EA04-10(WILSON)
AGENDA ITEM #6 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-36 ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 13, BLOCK 4, PLAT
506A (15649 N. ASPEN DRIVE) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 159 OF MAPS, PAGE 30, RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,WITH STIPULATION.EA04-11 (FORMICA)
AGENDA ITEM #7 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-37 ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE EASTERLY PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 53,BLOCK 3,PLAT 505C
(16406 N. COBBLESTONE LANE) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 158 OF MAPS, PAGE 42, RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.EA04-12 (HOFFMAN)
AGENDA ITEM #8 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-42 ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 2,BLOCK 5,PLAT 111
(14424 N. IBSEN DRIVE,UNIT B) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 150 OF MAPS, PAGE 12, RECORDS OF
MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA.EA04-13 (SANDOVAL)
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AGENDA ITEM #9 - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-43 ABANDONING WHATEVER
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST THE TOWN HAS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY PROPERTY LINES OF LOT 35, BLOCK 3,
PLAT 505C (16433 E. PICATINNY WAY) AS RECORDED IN BOOK 159 OF MAPS, PAGE 42,
RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA. EA04-14(STIGLER)
AGENDA ITEM #10 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE SCHEDULED TO BE
HELD FROM 9 A.M.TO 11 A.M.ON THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 25,2004.
AGENDA ITEM #11 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE STROLL IN THE GLOW SCHEDULED TO BE HELD
FROM 3 P.M.TO 8:30 P.M.ON SATURDAY,DECEMBER 4,2004.
AGENDA ITEM #12 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
THE FOUNTAIN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE ANNUAL GREAT FAIR
SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25, 26, AND 27, 2005, FROM 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY AND FROM 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON SUNDAY. THE EVENT WILL REQUIRE THE
CLOSURE OF SAGUARO FROM PALISADES TO EL LAGO,AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS FROM
SAGUARO TO LA MONTANA, VERDE RIVER DRIVE FROM AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS TO
PAUL NORDIN PARKWAY TO SAGUARO.
AGENDA ITEM #13 - CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY,
SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 13, AND 14, 2004, FROM 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND FROM 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON SUNDAY. THE EVENT WILL
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REQUIRE THE CLOSURE OF PARKVIEW FROM VERDE RIVER TO SAGUARO FOR CARNIVAL
SETUP (11/10 TO 11/15); SAGUARO FROM PALISADES TO EL LAGO, AVENUE OF THE
FOUNTAINS FROM SAGUARO TO LA MONTANA, VERDE RIVER DRIVE FROM AVENUE OF
THE FOUNTAINS TO PAUL NORDIN PARKWAY TO SAGUARO.
AGENDA ITEM #14 — CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A TECHNICAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PHOENIX HIGHWAY SERVICES,INC.FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSPECTION,
TESTING,AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF$26,340.
AGENDA ITEM #15 — CONSIDERATION OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR
"SHERWOOD CONDOMINIUMS", A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 14411
N.SHERWOOD DRIVE,AKA FINAL PLAT NO.111,BLOCK 4,LOT 2, CASE NUMBER S2004-14.
AGENDA ITEM #16 — CONSIDERATION OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR
"SEGUNDO CONDOMINIUMS", A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 16313 E.
SEGUNDO DRIVE,AKA FINAL PLAT NO. 206,BLOCK 1,LOT 14, CASE NUMBER S2004-15.
AGENDA ITEM #17 — CONSIDERATION OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR
"SABINAS CONDOMINIUMS", A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 16941 E.
SABINAS DRIVE,AKA FINAL PLAT NO. 105,BLOCK 4,LOT 6. CASE NUMBER 2004-16.
AGENDA ITEM #18 — CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-42, APPROVING THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION FOR
PROPOSITION 202 FUNDING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOURISM
BUREAU.
AGENDA ITEM #19 — CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-43, APPROVING THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION FOR
PROPOSITION 202 FUNDING FOR THE FOUNTAIN HILLS BRANCH OF THE MARICOPA
COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE.
AGENDA ITEM #20 — CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-44, CORRECTING AN ERROR IN
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-53, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2003, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CASE#S2003-04.
AGENDA ITEM #21 — CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE REQUEST FROM THE SENIOR
SERVICES OF FOUNTAIN HILLS TO RELEASE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 AS
APPROVED WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET.
Councilman McMahan MOVED that the Consent Agenda be approved as read. Vice Mayor Archambault
SECONDED the motion, and it was voted upon as follows:
Councilman Kehe Aye
Councilman Schlum Aye
Councilman Kavanagh Aye
Councilwoman Nicola Aye
Mayor Nichols Aye
Councilman McMahan Aye
Vice Mayor Archambault Aye
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY(7 to 0).
REGULAR AGENDA:
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AGENDA ITEM #22: QUARTERLY REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT: Copies of both PowerPoint presentations are on file in the Clerk's office.
Chief Mark Zimmerman presented the Fourth Quarter 2003-2004 Report for the Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire
Department. Chief Zimmerman indicated the following:
> There was a large increase in the total calls from the third quarter, caused by the increase of non-
emergency calls(snake removal).
> Emergency response times remained steady from the third quarter at 3 minutes and 31 seconds, under the
national standard for emergency times of 4 minutes. The average response time was higher than the third
quarter, as non-emergency calls were included in that average.
> The firefighter monthly average of 18 hours' training time (skill and knowledge) had also been
maintained from the previous quarter.
> Fire prevention activity remained constant from the third quarter.
> Dave Ott was recently acquired as a new fire marshal.
> Out of 1437 hydrants inspected, only 18 (1.2%)were non-functioning. Of those 18, 9 will be replaced and
9 will be rebuilt or raised.
> There was an increase of yearly total calls from 2685 to 2837. Most calls were for either EMS Non-life
threatening situations or service calls(snakes,etc.)
> Yearly average response times were increased by an average of 24 seconds.
> The yearly number of Plan reviews and inspections were increased, while the number of permits
decreased slightly.
Councilwoman Nicola asked Chief Zimmerman if the Fire Department could work in conjunction with The
Fountain Hills Times on articles regarding fire sprinkler awareness, i.e.,maintenance,recall, and inspection. Chief
Zimmerman agreed to do so.
Councilman Kehe asked Chief Zimmerman if the 18 non-functional fire hydrants would have any impact on fire
service. Chief Zimmerman responded that the non-functional hydrants would not adversely affect a firefight, as
water would be pumped from the nearest hydrant as well as being hauled on the trucks themselves.
Captain John Kleinheinz introduced Sergeant Chuck Siemens who presented the Fourth Quarter 2003-2004
Report for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as follows:
➢ Calls for service increased slightly (+26)from the third quarter.
> Reports taken increased(+25)from the third quarter.
> There were no homicides or sex crimes reported during the third quarter.
> There was one robbery during the fourth quarter.
> There was a slight decrease(-1) in aggravated assault.
> Burglaries(residential, business,and vehicle) increased(+6.79)from the third quarter.
➢ There was a negligible increase (+2) in stolen vehicles from the third quarter.
> Thefts increased(+12)from the third quarter.
> Traffic citations dropped (-109)from the third quarter.
> Traffic accidents increased(+10)from the third quarter.
> The Sheriff's Posse volunteered over 2700 hours during the quarter, a savings of approximately $65,000.
Councilwoman Nicola asked how the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office could monitor the community impact of
the hiring of the school resource officer and Block Watch Program. She also inquired as to if the next law
enforcement and fire department quarterly reports could be "punched up" for interest. Captain Kleinheinz
indicated that the school resource officer would categorize all situations so that a database could be maintained
and progress charted. He stated that an effort would be made to add more interest to their next report.
Vice Mayor Archambault asked if there had been a shift in the types of burglaries that had occurred and what
public prevention steps could be taken. Captain Kleinheinz responded that the types of burglaries are seasonal,
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i.e., open garages and mischief due to summer vacations. At Vice Mayor Archambault's suggestion. Captain
Kleinheinz agreed to place community burglary prevention information on Fountain Hills' Channel 11.
Log AGENDA ITEMS#23 THROUGH#26 AS FOLLOWS:
AGENDA ITEM #23: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RESOLUTION 2004-39, A REQUEST FOR A
MINOR GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT OF LOTS 68 AND 69, FINAL PLAT 414,
FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MULTI-FAMILY/HIGH-DENSITY; CASE#GPA2004-01.
AGENDA ITEM #24: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2004-39, A REQUEST FOR A MINOR
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT OF LOTS 68 AND 69,FINAL PLAT 414, FROM
INDUSTRIAL TO MULTI-FAMILY/HIGH DENSITY; CASE#GAP2004-01.
AGENDA ITEM #25: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE 04-14, A REQUEST TO
REZONE LOTS 68 AND 69, FINAL PLAT 414, FROM "IND-2 IUPD", INDUSTRIAL UNIT PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT, TO "M-3", MULTI-FAMILY/RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT, CASE#Z2004-04.
AGENDA ITEM#26: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 04-14,,A REQUEST TO REZONE LOTS 68
AND 69, FINAL PLAT 414, FROM "IND-2 IUPD", INDUSTRIAL UNIT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING DISTRICT, TO "M-3", MULTI-FAMILY/RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, CASE
#Z2004-04.
Councilwoman Nicola MOVED that Agenda Items 23 through 26 be continued to the September 16, 2004,
meeting of the Council. Vice Mayor Archambault SECONDED that motion No further discussion was held. The
motion CARRIED by unanimous vote (7—0).
AGENDA ITEM #27 — PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE 04-12, AMENDING THE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SHARED MONUMENT
SIGNS.A copy of both the PowerPoint presentation is on file in the Clerk's office.
Mayor Nichols opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Molly Bosley provided the Council with an overview of the Sign Committee,
charged with the goal of developing an alternative to A-frame signs. Ms. Bosley recognized Sign Committee
members consisting of Town of Fountain Hills Planner Denise Lacey; Councilwoman Kathleen Nicola; Planning
& Zoning Commissioners Wayne Tall and Dennis Brown; Business Owners Sal Ripoli (Mama's Italian Kitchen),
Charlie Keller (Sorelli's on the Vine), Jim Myczek (Grapeables Fine Wines), Lou Mirabella (Chocofin), and
Sherry Sledge (Bodyworks); Frank Ferrara, Chamber of Commerce; Director of Public Works Tom Ward,
Resident Richard Frederick, and herself. She noted the challenges of the Committee as follows:
> Visibility—how could regulations provide for increased visibility to businesses?
> Lack of addressing on commercial buildings — what could be done to increase the visibility of addresses
on commercial establishments?
> Sign maintenance—who would be responsible for the maintenance of signs?
> Sign clutter—how would the regulations address the placement of signs so as to create an organized and
uncluttered environment?
Council was provided with definitions and examples of terms used in the Ordinance: "business area", "business
block", "shared monument signs", "sign district", "sign district agreement", and "sign district numbers".
The Sign Committee recommended the following policies:
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> Incorporate the provisions for shared monument signs into Chapter 6 of the Zoning Ordinance (adoption
of Ordinance 2004-12).
D. Incorporate provisions for the implementation of business area signage into the FY 2005/2006 budget.
➢ Develop a plan for the implementation of block addressing signage for Saguaro and Palisades Boulevards.
> Require all commercial buildings to display an exterior address number no less than 6 inches in height.
These address numbers should be placed adjacent to the right-of-way.
Ms. Bosley indicated that the package presented to Council by the Sign Committee addressed the challenges
identified by:
> Increasing visibility
> Businesses working together
> Using business area signage for travelers
> Uniform addressing
> Sign maintenance enforcement
> Reducing sign clutter.
Ms. Bosley added that the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of
Ordinance 2004-12 at their June 22, 2004, meeting.
Councilman McMahan commended the members of the Sign Committee for their outstanding efforts.
In response to an earlier question to staff as to how many of the 61 existing A-frame sign permit holders would be
eligible to participate with a shared monument sign, Ms. Bosley responded that 51 were eligible.
Vice Mayor Archambault inquired as to whether or not the addressing was counted against the aggregate signage,
and Ms. Bosley responded that it was not counted against the aggregate signage.
Councilman Kavanagh asked if the option of allowing businesses to place their addresses on the curbs was
discussed by the Committee. Ms. Mosley indicated that they had concentrated their efforts on placing addresses
on the buildings themselves, adding that the possibility of a curb address was possible for incorporation into the
Ordinance.
Regarding the Sign District Agreement, Part C, Councilman Kehe clarified that business and property owners
were responsible for erecting monuments, as opposed to only maintaining them. Ms. Mosley indicated that sign
erection was the responsibility of the individual sign district.
Mayor Nichols called for public input on the issue. There was none, and he declared the public hearing closed at
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #28: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 04-12, AMENDING THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO SHARED MONUMENT SIGNS.
Councilman McMahan MOVED to approve Ordinance 04-12. Councilman Kehe SECONDED the motion, and
discussion ensued.
Councilman Kavanagh MOVED to amend Ordinance 04-12 to provide the property owner with the option to
place their addressing on the curb, in lieu of placing their address on the building. Town Manager Tim Pickering
informed Council that the Town of Fountain Hills (as opposed to the individual property owners) performed the
curb addressing for residential areas, so it would then be the Town's responsibility to provide curb addressing for
all businesses as well. Mr. Pickering also noted that it was safer in residential areas for traffic to slow down to
check curb addressing than it would be in a business area. Councilman McMahan added that parked cars would
block curb addressing and indicated that he preferred that the addressing remain on the building. Councilman
Kavanagh WITHDREW his amendment.
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Councilman Kavanagh MOVED to amend Ordinance 04-12 to permit those businesses that did not have street
presence on Saguaro Boulevard to have small identifying signs underneath the business area signs. That
amendment DIED for lack of a second.
Councilman Kehe suggested that a new relationship would be formed between the businesses that would utilize
the business area signs, the business block signs, and the shared monument signs. Ms. Bosley agreed that the
system had been designed to promote sign coordination with all business areas involved.
Councilman Kavanagh reiterated his opinion that with the adoption of the Ordinance, only the businesses on the
main roads were enabled to position more prominent signage on those roads, and it would leave out the businesses
in outlying areas. Ms. Bosley indicated that arrows would direct travelers into particular areas, adding that most
businesses "front" in areas that already had provisions for signage. Councilman Kavanagh suggested granting
businesses located in the outlying areas the same type of signs as provided for the Adopt-a-Street program.
Mayor Nichols called for the vote, which was responded to as follows:
Councilman Kehe Aye
Mayor Nichols Aye
Councilman McMahan Aye
Councilwoman Nicola Aye
Councilman Schlum Aye
Vice Mayor Archambault Aye
Councilman Kavanagh Aye
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY(7 to 0).
AGENDA ITEM #29: COUNCIL ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW OF THE MEETING TO IDENTIFY
PROCEDURAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AND DISCUSS POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR FUTURE MEETINGS.
Councilwoman Nicola indicated that she was excited about the visiting elected official program but suggested that
those visits be suspended until after the election. Mayor Nichols indicated that her request would be considered.
AGENDA ITEM#30: COUNCIL DISCUSSION/DIRECTION TO THE TOWN MANAGER.
Mayor Nichols requested that the discussion of amending the Town of Fountain Hills' Town Code regarding the
special event policy (regarding the 25-day requirement between events) be placed on a future agenda for action.
Vice Mayor Archambault,Councilwoman Nicola, and Councilman Schlum supported the request.
Mr. Pickering noted that the Chamber event that precipitated the request was not a "Special Event", and it could
be held without conflict with the abovementioned process.
Councilwoman Nicola suggested that a timeline be utilized for presentation of agenda items in order to keep the
Council current on when item would be returning for Council consideration.
She reminded Council that other amendments to the Town Code were awaiting discussion and suggested that a
work-study session be utilized to initiate their passage. Mayor Nichols held discussion at abeyance, as the
discussion had not been agendized. Councilman Kavanagh also wished to add another subject for a future agenda,
but it also had not been agendized.
AGENDA ITEM#31 —SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REQUESTS BY TOWN MANAGER
r Mr. Pickering noted that an effort to "punched up" future law enforcement and fire department quarterly reports
would be made, and the 25-day research would be brought before the Council prior to year-end.
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AGENDA ITEM#32—ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Kehe MOVED adjournment of the regular session at 7:45 p.m. Councilman McMahan SECONDED
the motion,and it CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilman Kavanagh MOVED that Council reconvene to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. Councilwoman Nicola
SECONDED the motion, and it CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
At 8:25 p.m., Councilman Kavanagh MOVED that the Executive Session be adjourned. Councilwoman Nicola
SECONDED the motion, and it CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
TOWN,OF' AIA1 HILLS
By:
W y i ols,Mayor
ATTEST AND
PREPARED BY:
Bevelyn J. Bender,Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular and executive
session of the Fountain Hills Town Council on the 19th day of August 2004. I further certify that the meeting was
duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 16th day of September 2004.
Bevelyn J. Bender,Town Clerk
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