Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSahuarita, AZ · February 13, 2017
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DRAFT
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Sahuarita met in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 375 West
Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, Arizona on Monday, February 13, 2017.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6: 32p. m. by Vice Mayor Hicks.
2. Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Ron Carter from the Desert View Baptist Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jacob Prior, a 7`h grade student at Great Expectations
Academy.
4. Roll Call
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Duane Blumberg Town Council Member Present
Bill Bracco Town Council Member Present
Kara Egbert Town Council Member Present
Gil Lusk Town Council Member Present
Lynne Skelton Town Council Member Present
Melissa Hicks Vice Mayor Present
Tom Murphy 1 Mayor Absent
Also present were Town Manager L. Kelly Udall, Town Attorney Dan Hochuli and Town Clerk
Lisa Cole.
S. Approval of Agenda
MOTION was made to approve the agenda as published. Mayor Murphy absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Blumberg, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Egbert, Town Council Member
AYES: Bracco, Hicks, Lusk, Skelton
Town Clerk Note:
Scrivener' s error- Regular MeetingMi Draft should be Regular Meeting Minutes
Lisa Cole, Town Clerk Date: March 28, 2017
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6. Call to the public.
Deputy Chief Heath Evans, Interim Fire Chief, Rural Metro Fire Department, briefed the
Council on staff changes at the Fire Department, which included three dedicated staff
members to provide service to the community twenty four (24) hours per day, seven ( 7) days
per week.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Adoption of Resolution No.
2017- 0498, authorizing the Town to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Sahuarita and the Pima
Association of Governments ( PAG) of Pima County as the Designated Metropolitan
Planning Organization for Pima County, Sahuarita Contract No. 170043, for the
programming and funding of providing accessibility and safety across 1- 19 ( TIP ID
26. 16), effective from the date of approval by the PAG Regional Council and the Town
of Sahuarita, and shall remain in effect until a design report is complete.
C. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017- 0499, authorizing the Town to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Sahuarita and the Pima
Association of Governments ( PAG) of Pima County as the Designated Metropolitan
Planning Organization for Pima County, Sahuarita Contract No. 170044, for the
programming and funding of Roadway Lane and Shoulder Width Study/ DCR ( TIP ID
25. 16) effective from the date of approval by the PAG Regional Council and the Town
of Sahuarita, and shall remain in effect until a design report is complete.
D. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017- 0500, amending the Town' s Deferred Compensation
Plan and Trust by permitting loans, as provided in the Loan Guidelines Agreement.
E. Approval of a License Agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and FAE Holdings
461354R, LLC, granting permission to encroach on portions of the Town' s right-of-way
for the purpose of installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of landscaping,
irrigation systems, monumentation, and regulatory and other signage in the license
area for a period of twenty-five (25) years.
MOTION was made to approve the consent agenda. Mayor Murphy absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Skelton, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Blumberg, Town Council Member
AYES: Bracco, Egbert, Hicks, Lusk
8. Susan Pace, First Things First South Pima Regional Council Event Coordinator, will present
information regarding the " Early Childhood Education: Today' s Investment for Our Future"
event.
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Susan Pace explained the purpose of First Things First and invited the Town Council to attend
the event " Early Childhood Education: Today' s Investment for our Future." Ms. Pace
requested the Town Council support the efforts of First Things First. Vice Mayor Hicks
requested L. Kelly Udall, Town Manager, to form a partnership with First Things First.
9. Public hearing, discussion and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2017- 118, amending
Title 18 ( Zoning) by amending Chapter 18.97 ( Conditional Use Procedures) and Chapter
18. 100 (Administrators) of the Sahuarita Town Code for the purpose of providing standards
to help ensure a smooth process for Conditional Use Permits through adequate
communication with affected property owners and providing standards that will help
clarify process and procedure for staff and applicants, leading to more equitable
application of code and a clear path for applicants; and repealing all Resolutions,
Ordinances, and Rules of the Town of Sahuarita in conflict therewith.
Sarah More, Planning and Building Director, explained the code update and defined
conditional use permits. Further, Ms. More outlined the proposed changes to the code and
recommended approval. Ms. More responded to comments and questions from the Town
Council.
Vice Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing and seeing no motion, closed the public hearing.
MOTION was made to adopt Ordinance No. 2017- 118. Mayor Murphy absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lusk, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Bracco, Town Council Member
AYES: Blumberg, Egbert, Hicks, Skelton
10. Council and Town Manager Reports and Requests
Vice Mayor Hicks and the Council acknowledged and congratulated Council Member
Blumberg for his outstanding service to the Pima Association of Governments Regional
Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7: 05 p. m. by Vice Mayor Hicks.
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Mayor Tom Murphy
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true ant correct
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copy of the minutes of the Meeting
of the Town Council of the Town of Sahuarita held on the 13` day of February, 2017. 1 further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this '' day Ta, 17.
Ole, MMC
Town Clerk
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Agenda
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the public that the Sahuarita Town Council will hold a
meeting at the date and time specified below at the Sahuarita Town Hall Council Chambers, 375 West
Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, Arizona. Members of the Town of Sahuarita Council will attend either in
person or by telephone conference call.
To better serve our community, the Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Persons with a disability may
request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk’s
Office at 520-822-8801. Requests should be made no later than three working days prior to the meeting to
arrange the accommodation.
February 13, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
AT OR AFTER 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
The Invocation will be given by Pastor Ron Carter from the Desert View Baptist Church.
Our invocations are provided by volunteers, and presenters will be accepted and welcomed regardless of
religious affiliation. Interested parties may contact the Town Clerk.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Jacob Prior, a 7th grade student at Great Expectations
Academy.
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Call to the Public
At this time, any member of the public is invited to address the Town Council on any issue which
is on tonight’s Consent Agenda or on any issue which the Town Council can lawfully act upon at a
future meeting. Written comments regarding any item on the agenda or on any issue which the
Town Council can lawfully act upon may be submitted prior to the beginning of the council
meeting for distribution to the Town Council. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Laws, the
Council may not discuss the items, but individual members of the Council may respond to
criticism made by those who have addressed the Council, may ask staff to review the matter, or
may ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda.
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7. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-0498, authorizing the Town to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Sahuarita and the Pima
Association of Governments (PAG) of Pima County as the Designated Metropolitan
Planning Organization for Pima County, Sahuarita Contract No. 170043, for the
programming and funding of providing accessibility and safety across I-19 (TIP ID 26.16),
effective from the date of approval by the PAG Regional Council and the Town of
Sahuarita, and shall remain in effect until a design report is complete.
C. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-0499, authorizing the Town to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Sahuarita and the Pima
Association of Governments (PAG) of Pima County as the Designated Metropolitan
Planning Organization for Pima County, Sahuarita Contract No. 170044, for the
programming and funding of Roadway Lane and Shoulder Width Study/DCR (TIP ID
25.16) effective from the date of approval by the PAG Regional Council and the Town of
Sahuarita, and shall remain in effect until a design report is complete.
D. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-0500, amending the Town’s Deferred Compensation
Plan and Trust by permitting loans, as provided in the Loan Guidelines Agreement.
E. Approval of a License Agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and FAE Holdings
461354R, LLC, granting permission to encroach on portions of the Town’s right-of-way
for the purpose of installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of landscaping,
irrigation systems, monumentation, and regulatory and other signage in the license area
for a period of twenty-five (25) years.
8. Susan Pace, First Things First South Pima Regional Council Event Coordinator, will present
information regarding the “Early Childhood Education: Today’s Investment for Our Future”
event.
9. Public hearing, discussion and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2017-118, amending Title
18 (Zoning) by amending Chapter 18.97 (Conditional Use Procedures) and Chapter 18.100
(Administrators) of the Sahuarita Town Code for the purpose of providing standards to help
ensure a smooth process for Conditional Use Permits through adequate communication with
affected property owners and providing standards that will help clarify process and procedure
for staff and applicants, leading to more equitable application of code and a clear path for
applicants; and repealing all Resolutions, Ordinances, and Rules of the Town of Sahuarita in
conflict therewith.
10. Council and Town Manager Reports and Requests
11. Adjournment
Action may be taken by the Town Council on any item listed on this agenda. Council may vote to go into
executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (3) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the
Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda.
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