Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSahuarita, AZ · March 13, 2017
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 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, March 13, 2017.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6: 30 p. m. by Mayor Murphy.
2. Invocation
The Invocation was given by Pastor Brian Steely from the Sahuarita Baptist Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jade Morales, a second grade student Copper View
Elementary.
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 Absent
Gil Lusk Town Council Member Present
Lynne Skelton Town Council Member Absent
Melissa Hicks Vice Mayor Present
Tom Murphy Mayor Present
Also present were Town Manager L. Kelly Udall, Town Attorney Dan Hochuli and Town Clerk
Lisa Cole.
S. Presentations
A. Proclamation declaring March 9, 2017 as Professional Buyer' s Day and the month of
March 2017 as Procurement Month.
Mayor Murphy presented a proclamation to Cherie Odeski, Procurement Officer,
declaring March 9, 2017 as Professional Buyer' s Day and the month of March 2017 as
Procurement Month.
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B. Town of Sahuarita Branding Initiative update.
Lisa Cole, Town Clerk, updated the Council on Sahuarita Branding Initiative activities.
C. Fiesta Sahuarita update and Proclamation declaring March 25, 2017 as Fiesta
Sahuarita Day.
Debbie Summers, Parks and Recreation Director, briefed the Council on Fiesta Sahuarita
events and entertainment. Mayor Murphy proclaimed March 25, 2017 as Fiesta
Sahuarita Day and presented the proclamation to Ms. Summers.
6. Approval of Agenda
MOTION was made to approve the agenda as published. Council Members Egbert and
Skelton absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Blumberg, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Bracco, Town Council Member
AYES: Hicks, Lusk, Murphy
7. Call to the public.
Jeremy Sharpe, Rancho Sahuarita, thanked the Mayor, Council and Town Staff for their
support of the Rancho Sahuarita Cancer Walk. Also, Mr. Sharpe updated the Council on the
construction started at the commercial development known as " The Corner".
8. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Approval of a license agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and Circle K Stores
Inc., granting permission to encroach on portions of the Town' s right-of-way for the
purpose of installation, repair and replacement of landscaping,
maintenance,
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. Council Members Egbert and Skelton
absent.
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RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Blumberg, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Bracco, Town Council Member
AYES: Hicks, Lusk, Murphy
9. Public hearing and recommendation to the Arizona Department of Revenue regarding a
Class " A" bingo license application by the Sahuarita Elks Lodge No. 2851 to conduct bingo
games every Wednesday, commencing at 1: 00 p. m., at the Green Valley Masonic Lodge,
18090 La Canada Drive, Sahuarita, Arizona.
Lisa Cole, Town Clerk, gave an overview of the Bingo License application for the Sahuarita
Elks Lodge No. 2851.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. Mayor Murphy closed
the public hearing.
MOTION was made to submit the Class " A" bingo license requested by the Sahuarita Elks
Lodge No. 2851 to the Arizona Department of Revenue with a recommendation for approval.
Council Members Egbert and Skelton absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lusk, Town Council Member
SECONDER: Blumberg, Town Council Member
AYES: Bracco, Hicks, Murphy
10. Council and Town Manager Reports and Requests
The Town Manager, Council and Mayor reported on current events.
Council Member Lusk requested to discuss the Pima Animal Care Center IGA at a future Town
Council meeting. Town Manager L. Kelly Udall stated staff was working on the IGA and that
Council would be briefed in the future.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7: 02 p. m. by Mayor Murphy.
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Mayor Tom Murphy
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ATTEST:
Lisa Cole, MMC
Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Meeting
of the Town Council of the Town of Sahuarita held on the 13th day of March, 2017. 1 further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 27`h day of March, 2017.
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.
March 13, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
AT OR AFTER 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
The Invocation will be given by Pastor Brian Steely from the Sahuarita 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 Jade Morales, a second grade student at Copper View
Elementary.
4. Roll Call
5. Presentations
A. Proclamation declaring March 9, 2017 as Professional Buyer’s Day and the month of
March 2017 as Procurement Month.
B. Town of Sahuarita Branding Initiative update.
C. Fiesta Sahuarita update and Proclamation declaring March 25, 2017 as Fiesta Sahuarita
Day.
6. Approval of Agenda
Action recommended: Approve the meeting agenda.
7. Call to the Public
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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.
8. Consent Agenda
Action recommended: Approve the consent agenda recommendations.
A. Approval of the February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Approval of a license agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and Circle K Stores Inc.,
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.
9. Public hearing and recommendation to the Arizona Department of Revenue regarding a Class
“A” bingo license application by the Sahuarita Elks Lodge No. 2851 to conduct bingo games
every Wednesday, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at the Green Valley Masonic Lodge, 18090 La
Canada Drive, Sahuarita, Arizona.
Action recommended: Approve license.
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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