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Home My WebLink AboutTown Council - Annual Financial Disclosure Statements (2) MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor Tim Bohen, Councilmember Harry Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember (attended via phone) Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to ARS §38-431.03(A)(4) to discuss a tentative economic development agreement regarding Project Alpha Mayor Winfield announced the following staff members would be joining Council in the Executive Session: Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Community & Economic Development Director Paul Melcher, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to ARS §38-431.03(A)(4) to discuss a tentative economic development agreement regarding Project Alpha Vote: 7 - 0 Carried RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Winfield reconvened the Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 1 Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor Tim Bohen, Councilmember Harry Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember (attended via phone) Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Greene reported that the Stormwater Utility had been working to identify vulnerable flood areas in Oro Valley. Mayor Winfield expressed appreciation for all those involved with the planning of the State of the Town event. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information: Update regarding the State of the Town event Update on the potential acquisition of the former Vistoso Golf Course Update on the Mural at the Oro Valley Marketplace ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. Mayor Winfield provided the guidelines for participation in the Town Council's Regular and Study Session meeting. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS There were no informational items. CALL TO AUDIENCE Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger voiced his concerns regarding the Oro Valley Water Utility's 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 2 Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger voiced his concerns regarding the Oro Valley Water Utility's reclaimed water reports. Oro Valley resident Paul Loomis voiced his concerns regarding the need for additional funding for projects at Steam Pump Ranch. PRESENTATIONS 1.Proclamation - American Diabetes Awareness Month Mayor Winfield proclaimed November 2021 as American Diabetes Awareness month in Oro Valley. Oro Valley Detective Jeff Douglas and his daughter Isabel accepted the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested that item (B) be pulled from the Consent agenda for discussion. A.Minutes - October 20, 2021 Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent agenda item (A). Vote: 7 - 0 Carried B.Resolution No. (R)21-50, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District, the Town of Marana and the Town of Oro Valley relating to the partnership to accommodate additional partnered water facility construction as part of the Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System (NWRRDS) Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested clarification on Consent item (B). Oro Valley Water Utility Director Peter Abraham clarified Consent item (B) and included the following presentation: NWRRDS Supplemental IGA Engineers Estimate for OV Cost of Service Engineers Estimate for Consultant Cost of Service Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Consent item (B). The following individual spoke on Consent item (B). Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)21-50, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Metropolitan Domestic Water Improvement District, The Town of Marana, and The Town of Oro Valley to accommodate additional partnered water facility construction as part of the Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System. 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 3 Vote: 7 - 0 Carried REGULAR AGENDA 1.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE EL CONQUISTADOR 36 HOLE GOLF COURSE, IRRIGATION SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Town Manager Mary Jacobs and Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan presented item #1 and included the following; El Conquistador Golf Course Background El Conquistador Golf 36-Hole Irrigation Improvement Project Options for Consideration Council Direction Mr. Bernie Eaton with Indigo Golf Partners and Mr. Marvin Mills, Irrigation Design Consultant, were in attendance via Zoom. The following individuals spoke regarding item #1; Oro Valley resident Ed Slentz Oro Valley resident Steve Jones Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger Oro Valley resident Greg Kishi Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Mills and Mr. Eaton. Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to direct the Town Manager to proceed with the bid award for the irrigation replacement project for the 36 holes starting with the Conquistador course first, subject to a maximum of $4,500,000 in funding from the $25,000,000 bond proceeds, and the remaining funds allocated from available reserves. Discussion continued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Mills and Mr. Eaton regarding item #1. Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to amend the main motion to include payment for golf option one come from the $25,000,000 bond. Discussion continued amongst Council, staff Mr. Mills and Mr. Eaton regarding item #1. Councilmember Solomon withdrew his amendment to the main motion, second by Councilmember Greene. Discussion continued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Mills and Mr. Eaton regarding item #1. Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to direct the Town Manager to proceed with the bid award for the irrigation replacement project for the 36 holes starting with the Conquistador course first, subject to a maximum of $4,500,000 in funding from the $25,000,000 bond proceeds, and the remaining funds allocated from available reserves. Vote: 6 - 1 Carried OPPOSED: Councilmember Tim Bohen 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 4 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were requested. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:10 p.m. Vote: 7 - 0 Carried Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 8:26 p.m. STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE $25M BOND ELEMENTS TO INCLUDE PROJECT TIMELINES AND COSTS Town Manager Mary Jacobs and Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented Study Session item #1 and included the following; Brief Background Naranja Park Expansion Community Center Exterior Improvements Golf Course Irrigation Replacement Tennis Courts Reconstruction & Expansion Parking Lot Reconstruction & Expansion Multi-use Path Connections Multi-use Paths Combined Preliminary Schedule Don McGann and Scott Martinez of McGann and Associates were in attendance. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Martinez and Mr. McGann regarding Study Session item #1. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 5 ________________________________ Michelle Stine, MMC Deputy Town Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular and study session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 3rd day of November 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. _________________________________________ Michael Standish, CMC Town Clerk 11-3-21 Minutes, Town Council Regular and Study Session 6