CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Foster 7:02 P.M.
INVOCATION: Mayor Foster.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Foster, Council Members Anderson, Kelley, Lizarraga, Lukkasson and Winslow.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Cowell
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Alex Taft, Town Attorney Walsma, Town Clerk Karen Norris, Al Johnson C.B.O., Police Chief Jeff Gilbert. Also present: Kevin Murphy of PBS&J and Mr. Joseph Vigil of Berry and Branch.
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Proclamation – Mayor Foster.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 Proclamation – Mayor Foster.
National Bullying Awareness Proclamation – Mayor Foster
Ms. Rain Shanana Goldenbear of the Centennial Committee gives presentation and update of the Centennial events calendar.
Mrs. Mary Huntley, Education Coordinator of the Centennial Committee thanks the art Guild members for being involved in the Centennial project. Mrs. Huntley Comments on how education fits in with the Centennial Committees goals.
Ms. Monica Timberlake, Events Coordinator of the Centennial Committee reports on the upcoming events they have planned.
Mrs. Michelle Lukkasson, Fundraising Coordinator of the Centennial Committee announces they are still seeking donation and volunteers. Mrs. Lukkasson encourages everyone to please get involved.
Ms. Rain Shanana Goldenbear announces Tuesday October 12,2010 the Centennial Committee will be holding their first ever Event Calendar Planning meeting; it will be held at the Mountain Quail RV Park Recreation Room. Also, they will have a second meeting on October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Q.I.A.
Council Member Anderson gives a short report from the Town of Quartzsite Building Department. Council Member Anderson announces a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. for the Scenic Road RV Park.
Council Member Winslow also announces the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Scenic Road RV Park. Council Member Winslow reports on the Scholar’s Academy football team and announces their next game is this Friday; also they have t-shirts for sale and the proceeds go to fund Prom.
Council Member Anderson comments regarding the Scholar’s Academy football team; they have only allowed one touchdown out of four games.
Mrs. BJ Rhines of the Scholars’ Academy corrects that the next home football game is not this Friday, it is next Friday.
Council Member Winslow thanks Town employees Judge, Dana and Dennis for getting the football field ready for the season. Also, reports on the progress of the concession stand. Council Member Winslow reports on the progress of Hi Jolly Cemetery being placed in the National Registry as an historic site.
Ms. Monica Timberlake announces the Quartzsite Country Bash coming up this weekend. Gated open at 4:00 p.m. and it is festival seating so bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Ms. Linda Ward of the Quartzsite Rotary Club reports on the Rotary Club’s recent donations. Ms. Ward also comments on the cancellation of the book mobile and thanks the Quartzsite Library for donating books to the elementary school. Ms. Ward also announces she is applying for a Pepsi grant for the elementary school.
Police Chief Gilbert comments regarding familiar faces being back for the winter and welcomes them back. Also announces Coffee with the Cops on Wednesday the 6th; invites everyone to come.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of accounts payable (Check Series: 30739 – 30815/total = $210,572.41)
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 14, 2010.
Council Member Anderson motioned to approve the accounts payable check series 30739 – 30815 totaling $210,572.41. Motion seconded by Council Member Lizarraga. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Anderson motioned to approve the minutes as presented with the correction on page five (5); the sixth column down, where it says: “Mayor Foster comments regarding the committees sixth recommendation regarding restricting the Mayor from publishing his paper the Mine Shaft this is restricting his right to freedom of speech and freedom of press.” Referring back to item number six (6) of the recommendations for censure it reads: “require that Mayor Foster stop using his title of Mayor in the Mine Shaft blog.” We did not say for him to quit publishing the Mine Shaft, simply to quit using the title of Mayor on his blog. That is the correction I would like to make. Motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Town Clerk Karen Norris asks for clarification regarding amending the minutes; the minutes reflect what Mayor Foster said, whether the statement is accurate or not. Town Attorney Walsma states the minutes as presented is what the Mayor stated, however that was not correct as to what the recommendations of the Ethics Committee were, but that is a true statement as to what the Mayor said at that meeting. Discussion regarding whether to withdraw or amend the motion. Council Member Anderson amended her motion to accept the minutes as stated. Amended motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 5 in favor, 1 member opposed (Council Member Anderson) and 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS:
092810 – 1. Discussion and possible appointment of Michelle Lukkasson to the Municipal Property Corporation, to complete the term of Patricia Anderson.
Council Member Winslow motioned to appoint Michelle Lukkasson to the Municipal Property Corporation, to complete the term of Patricia Anderson. Motion seconded by Council Member Lizarraga. Council Member Lukkasson recues himself from this item because Michelle Lukkasson is his wife. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 5 in favor, 1 abstention (Council Member Lukkasson) and 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED
092810 – 2. Discussion and possible appointment of Star Bearcat to the Municipal Utility Administrative Committee, term to expire October 2013.
Council Member Lizarraga motioned to appoint Star Bearcat to the Municipal Utility Administrative Committee, term to expire October 2013. Motion seconded by Council Member Winslow. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED
092810 – 3. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 10-19; establishing as public record new Article 11-5 – Prohibiting the use of fireworks in the Town Limits, to the Quartzsite Town Code.
Council Member Kelley motioned to approve Resolution No. 10-19; establishing as public record new Article 11-5 – Prohibiting the use of fireworks in the Town Limits, to the Quartzsite Town Code. Motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Ms. Theresa Ulmer with Williams and Associates; is here tonight on behalf of their client T & T Fireworks. They were the entity that helped pass HB 2246, is here to discuss how this ended up here and the consequences a lot of the cities and towns are now dealing with. Ms. Ulmer comments regarding that the legislation enables the Town to do and not do. Mr. Steve Rossi of the Quartzsite Fire Department comments regarding the Fire Departments opinion of this issue. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 4. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 10-12; adding Article 11-5 – Prohibiting the use of fireworks in the Town Limits, to the Quartzsite Town Code.
Council Member Anderson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 10-12; adding Article 11-5 – Prohibiting the use of fireworks in the Town Limits, to the Quartzsite Town Code. Motion seconded by Council Member Lizarraga. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 5. Discussion and possible approval of Public Safety Stabilization Program Grant, a non-matching grant.
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to approve the Public Safety Stabilization Program Grant, a non-matching grant. Motion seconded by Council Member Winslow. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 6. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 10-13; approving the rezoning and minor lot split of Laurie Townsend; 465 Quail Trail St. and adopting those conditions of development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council.
Council Member Lizarraga motioned to deny Ordinance No. 10-13; approving the rezoning and minor lot split of Laurie Townsend; 465 Quail Trail St. Motion seconded by Council Member Winslow. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 7. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 10-14; approving the conditional use permit of Quartzsite Petro Group L.L.C.; 185 Riggles Road and adopting those conditions of development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council.
Council Member Kelley motioned to possible approve Ordinance No. 10-14; approving the conditional use permit of Quartzsite Petro Group L.L.C.; 185 Riggles Road and adopting those conditions of development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council. Motion seconded by Council Member Winslow. Town Attorney Walsma asks Council Member Kelley to clarify that his motion is to approve Ordinance No. 10-14. Council Member Kelley confirms “yes”. Town Attorney Walsma advises Council and Staff that the “conditions of development” verbiage needs to be added in this ordinance. Council Member Kelley amends his motion to include Conditions of Development. Amendment seconded by Council Member Winslow. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 8. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 10-15; approving the rezone and minor lot split of Stephen Morse; 485 Quail Trail St.; and adopting those conditions of development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council.
Council Member Lizarraga motioned to deny Ordinance No. 10-15; approving the rezone and minor lot split of Stephen Morse; 485 Quail Trail St. Motion seconded by Council Member Kelley. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 9. Discussion and possible approval of the Water Rate Consulting Proposal submitted by PBS&J.
This item is combined with item number 092810 – 10.
092810 – 10. Discussion and possible approval of the Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Long-Term Financial Plan Proposal for the Town of Quartzsite.
Council Member Lizarraga motioned to approve a company for the water rate consulting proposal. Motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Council Member Lizarraga withdraws his motion. Council Member Lukkasson withdraws his second. Council Member Lukkasson motioned to table this item until they have more information. Mayor states he would like to have a work session on this item. Town Manager Taft clarifies that the Mayor wants two work sessions one with each company separately. Mayor Foster confirms “yes”. Motion seconded by Council Member Lizarraga. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
092810 – 11. Discussion and possible approval to direct staff to draft an ordinance regarding Town Council Meeting protocol.
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to direct staff to draft an ordinance regarding Town Council Meeting protocol. Motion seconded by Council Members Kelley/Anderson. Mayor Foster calls for a roll call vote. Mayor Foster-nay, Vice Mayor Cowell-absent, Council Member Anderson-aye, Council Member Kelley-aye, Council Member Lizarraga-aye, Council Member Lukkasson-aye and Council Member Winslow-aye. Vote – 5 in favor, 1 opposed (Mayor Foster), 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS/PETITIONS & CITIZEN COMMENTS: (call to the public)
Mr. Elmer London comments regarding the project on Targa Trail TDS has not done anything yet and APS can’t move poles until TDS has their work done. Mr. London asks Town Manager Taft if she can look into this situation.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:46 p.m.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of Quartzsite, Arizona, held on the 28th day of September 2010.
I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 12th day of October 2010.
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Karen Norris, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
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Ed Foster, Mayor