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Americans with Disabilities Act Notification: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Town of Cave Creek does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in Town programs, activities, or services contact the Town Clerk, 37622 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331; (480) 488-1400.

NOTICE AND AGENDA

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TOWN OF CAVE CREEK, ARIZONA

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2003

 

CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM.  Vincent Francia, Mayor, 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ.

 

ROLL CALL   Mayor Vincent Francia, Vice-Mayor Ralph Mozilo, Council Members Gilbert Lopez, Grace Meeth, Terry Smith, Shea Stanfield, Jay Williams.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

Residents/Visitors are encouraged to comment about any matter not included on the agenda. State Law prevents the Council from taking action on items not on the agenda, except to set them for consideration at a future date.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.

 

REPORTS – The following reports are for Council discussion only.  There will be no action taken except to set an item for Council consideration at a future date.

 

1.         Vice-Mayor Mozilo will report on a recent meeting held with representatives of Rural Metro Corp.

 

ACTION ITEMS

I.            CONSENT AGENDA

A.                 Approval of the November 17, 2003 Regular Council Meeting minutes.

B.Acceptance of Deed of Gift from Joseph and Rebecca Guy, Rudy and Diana Johnson, Julianne Loegler (3), V. Kerry and Pauline Smith for dedication of public rights-of-way in connection with Continental Mountain Estates subdivision.

Council Action Needed:Motion to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda.

 

II.            GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS

If you wish to speak to the Council about any item included on the agenda for action, please complete a Request to Speak form and place it in the box at the end of the staff table.  The Town Clerk will call your name at the appropriate time.  Copies of any reports, photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, or other materials presented to the Council must be given to the Town Clerk for inclusion in the Official Town Record.

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1.         RESOLUTION R2003-22 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF CAVE CREEK AND CAREFREE AND MARICOPA COUNTY REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BLACK MOUNTAIN SUMMIT PRESERVE

 

                        Placed on the agenda by the Mayor, Town of Cave Creek.

                        Public Comment

 

Council Action Needed:            Motion to approve or deny approval of Resolution R2003-22.

Narrative:            The Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek have passed resolutions authorizing an application to be made for the acquisition of approximately 250 acres of land located in Maricopa County. Maricopa County currently owns the property by virtue of a federal patent issued to Maricopa County on December 10, 1973. In order for the Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek to acquire the Black Mountain Summit Preserve both municipalities would need to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County and each other.

 

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2.         DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE O2003-17 AMENDING THE TOWN CODE TITLE XV LAND USAGE, CHAPTER 151 BUILDING REGULATIONS BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 151.40 DEVELOPMENT FEES; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND SEVERABILITY.

 

Placed on the agenda by the Planning Department, Town of Cave Creek.

 

Public Comment

Council Action Needed:Motion to approve or deny approval of Second Reading of Ordinance O2003-17.

Narrative:   ARS 9-463.05 requires a Public Hearing before any increase or decrease to a new or existing development fee. The Public Hearing was held at the December 8, 2003 Town Council Meeting. Council will have discussion and possibly take action on the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. O2003-17 increasing existing fees and adopting two (2) new fees (water and recreation). Council will set the level of service and amount of each fee.

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3.         APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS TO TWO SEATS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

 

Placed on the agenda by the Planning Department, Town of Cave Creek.

 

Public Comment

Council Action Needed:            Motion to appoint citizens to serve on the Planning Commission for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2006.

 

Narrative:            This is a request for Council to appoint citizens to two seats on the Planning Commission. The three-year term begins January 1, 2004 and expires December 31, 2006. Council may interview candidates that have submitted a letter requesting appointment to the Planning Commission.

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS BY MAYOR

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

POSTED THIS          day of December, 2003

BY: ___________________________________                                                          

Carrie A. Dyrek, Town Clerk