Sahuarita public meetings in 2021
38 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) regular meeting on December 20, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Executive Conference Room. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
The Sahuarita Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted a resolution accepting the revised PSPRS Model Uniform Rules of Local Board Procedure, certifying that board members read the rules and authorizing counsel to file the resolution with PSPRS. The changes, required by HB 2381, remove local board authority over DROP and normal retirement eligibility, mandate independent legal counsel, and require training for new members. The board also scheduled a January 2022 meeting to review the final rules.
- Approved consent agenda including November 1, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution accepting revised PSPRS Model Uniform Rules (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District Board voted to direct staff to prepare a feasibility study for issuing general obligation bonds to acquire public infrastructure. The developer requested $18,158,000 in bonds for roads, sewer lines, and other improvements. The board also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting. No public speakers addressed the board.
- Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
- Directed staff to prepare feasibility study for $18,158,000 in general obligation bonds
- Bond would fund Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. Phase 8B-9C road improvements
- Bond would fund public sewer main extensions in Phases 7B-9C
- Bond would fund HAWK crosswalk, El Toro Rd. improvements, and new roadway to Calle de Julio
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved directing staff to prepare a feasibility study for issuing $18,158,000 in general obligation bonds to acquire public infrastructure, including roadways and sewer lines. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved directing staff to prepare a feasibility study for $18.158M general obligation bond issuance (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council approved a consent agenda including a $100,000 ARPA grant to the Sahuarita Food Bank, a $200,000 contract for a parks master plan update, and police agreements for child safety task forces. They also appointed Dave Hughes to the Board of Appeals. The meeting included a call to the public and a brief recess for a related district meeting.
- Approved $100,000 ARPA grant to Sahuarita Food Bank (Contract No. 220060)
- Approved $200,000 contract with GreenPlay, LLC for Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan update
- Approved $75,750 Tohono O'odham Nation grant for youth ball diamond scoreboard power
- Approved IGA with Phoenix PD for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (5-year term)
- Appointed Dave Hughes as alternate member to Board of Appeals
The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-0689, ordering a May 17, 2022 election for voters to decide on authorizing the acquisition of Farmers Water Co. by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, and to operate a municipal water utility. The Council also unanimously approved a $100,000 ARPA grant agreement with the Sahuarita Food Bank, a $200,000 contract with GreenPlay, LLC to update the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, and several intergovernmental agreements, including one with the Tohono O'odham Nation for $75,750 for youth ball diamond scoreboards. Dave Hughes was appointed as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0689 calling May 17, 2022 election on Farmers Water Co. acquisition (unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 220060 with Sahuarita Food Bank for $100,000 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 220034 with GreenPlay, LLC for $200,000 master plan update (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0688 accepting $75,750 from Tohono O'odham Nation for scoreboards (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0686 for ICAC Task Force participation (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0687 for AZCART participation (unanimous)
- Appointed Dave Hughes as alternate to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda and November 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting on December 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Sahuarita Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Minor General Plan Amendment (Case SA7-21-00001) and a Zoning Code Text Amendment (Case SA8-21-00001). Both recommendations were approved 5-0. The commission also approved the minutes from previous meetings and elected a pro tem chair.
- Elected Commissioner Miramontes as pro tem chair (4-0)
- Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 and November 8, 2021 meetings (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Minor General Plan Amendment SA7-21-00001 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Zoning Code Text Amendment SA8-21-00001 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is holding a study session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the Quail Creek Specific Plan 2, a proposed 1,536-acre extension of the existing Quail Creek community. The plan would allow up to 4,800 dwelling units, 378,000 sq ft of commercial space, and 300 hotel rooms. The council also adopted an ordinance clarifying town manager appointment authority and approved the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-159 amending Town Code Chapter 2.20.050 to allow assistant/deputy town managers
- Approved 2022 Town Council Meeting Schedule
- Discussed naming the Twin Buttes Property park; options include Ocotillo Trails Park, Grace Ainslie Park, Twin Buttes Trail Park
- Study session on Quail Creek Specific Plan 2 (Case No. SA9-21-00001) with up to 4,800 dwelling units
- Public comment on Rancho Resort egress/ingress safety concerns
The Town Council unanimously adopted an alternate version of Resolution No. 2021-0684, opposing the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission's draft congressional and legislative maps and supporting the publicly submitted Fair CD6 and CD7 map, which would place Sahuarita in District 6. The council also unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, Ordinance No. 2021-159 (Town Code amendment), and named the Twin Buttes property 'Twin Buttes Trail Park.' A joint study session on the Quail Creek Specific Plan 2 was held with no action taken.
- Adopted alternate Resolution No. 2021-0684 opposing IRC draft maps and supporting Fair CD6/CD7 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct 25 minutes and 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-159 amending Town Code 2.20.050 (unanimous)
- Approved park name 'Twin Buttes Trail Park' for Twin Buttes property (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This is a study session of the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. No substantive business is described.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint study session with the Town Council to discuss the Quail Creek Specific Plan 2 (Case No. SA9-21-00001). No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with presentations and public comments. Concerns raised included secondary access, open space, traffic, water supply, and police/fire access.
- No action taken during the study session
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
This is the agenda for the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System regular meeting on November 1, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Executive Conference Room at 375 W Sahuarita Center Way. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
The Sahuarita Local Police Board approved Officer Thomas Johnston III's normal retirement effective December 1, 2021, and unanimously approved engaging Goering, Roberts, Rubin, Brogna, Enos & Treadwell-Rubin, P.C. as independent legal counsel. The board also accepted Javier Brito, Emerick Martinez, and Jason Mueller as new PSPRS members. No action was taken on legislative updates, pre-existing condition procedures, or draft uniform rules.
- Approved consent agenda including June 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved normal retirement for Officer Thomas Johnston III effective Dec 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Goering, Roberts, Rubin, Brogna, Enos & Treadwell-Rubin, P.C. as independent counsel (unanimous)
- Accepted Javier Brito, Emerick Martinez, and Jason Mueller as new PSPRS members (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the sale of up to $6.44 million in excise tax revenue obligations to finance the Quail Creek Boulevard Extension and Low Flow Bridge project. The council also approved a contract to accept opioid settlement funds and four highway safety grants from the state. All decisions were unanimous.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0683 authorizing $6.44M debt issuance for Quail Creek Blvd Extension (unanimous)
- Approved Contract 220047 for One Arizona Opioid Settlement Funds distribution (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including four highway safety grants totaling $53,337 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District board met and unanimously approved its consent agenda, which included approving the prior meeting's minutes and a $300,000 contract amendment for district engineer services. No public speakers were present, and the meeting was brief.
- Approved Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 170031 with EPS Group, Inc. for engineer services, not to exceed $300,000, running from October 11, 2021 to October 10, 2022.
- Approved the September 27, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
- Meeting called to order at 6:32 PM and adjourned at 6:33 PM; no public speakers.
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board met on October 25, 2021, and approved the consent agenda unanimously. This included the September 27, 2021 meeting minutes and Amendment No. Six to Contract No. 170031 with EPS Group, Inc., for engineer services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved consent agenda unanimously
- Approved September 27, 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Approved Amendment No. Six to Contract No. 170031 with EPS Group, Inc., for engineer services, not to exceed $300,000.00
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss department plans, trail survey results, and park naming. The commission will select three names for the Twin Buttes property to recommend to the Mayor and Council. They will also discuss commissioner attendance at the APRA Conference and a proposed 2022 meeting calendar.
- Park naming: select 3 of 6 suggested names for Twin Buttes property, including Ocotillo Trails, Trails of Twin Buttes, Charles Oldham, Grace Ainslie, Twin Buttes Trails, Homestead Trails
- Trail Use Survey Results: update on National Parks Service grant for trail master plan at Twin Buttes
- Commissioner Attendance at APRA Conference Nov 1-3, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ
- 2022 Commission Meeting Calendar: propose quarterly meetings
- Interim Director Laura Hester introduction and department plans
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes adopting Resolution No. 42 to transfer public infrastructure to the Town of Sahuarita. The board also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting. No public speakers were present.
- Approval of Resolution No. 42 authorizing transfer of public infrastructure to Town of Sahuarita
- Transfer includes Campbell Avenue, Campbell Avenue Bridge, South Boundary Roadway, drainage improvements, public sewer system, and park
- Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approving the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 42. Resolution No. 42 authorizes the transfer of public infrastructure acquired by the District to the Town of Sahuarita, and authorizes the Chairperson to sign necessary deeds and documents. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved May 24, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 42 authorizing transfer of public infrastructure to Town of Sahuarita (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is deciding on a $5,848,016 construction contract for the Quail Creek Connection Quail Crossing Boulevard Extension Phase 2, and discussing how to recruit a new Town Manager. The meeting also includes a drought presentation from Central Arizona Project and a proclamation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
- Contract No. 220024 with The Ashton Company, Inc. for Quail Crossing Boulevard Extension Phase 2, not to exceed $5,848,016
- Discussion on Town Manager recruitment options: in-house vs. executive search firm ($15,000-$75,000)
- Central Arizona Project (CAP) drought presentation by Mark Taylor
- Proclamation declaring October 2021 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Approval of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes
The Town Council unanimously approved a $5,848,016 contract with The Ashton Company for the Quail Creek Connection Quail Crossing Boulevard Extension Phase 2. They also approved using the Town's Human Resources Department for the Town Manager recruitment process. The consent agenda, including the September 13 meeting minutes, was approved. A presentation on Colorado River drought conditions was given, but no action was taken.
- Approved Contract No. 220024 with The Ashton Company for Quail Creek road extension (unanimous)
- Approved Town Manager recruitment via in-house HR (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including September 13 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council held a regular meeting with an executive session. They approved the consent agenda, adopted an ordinance removing weight restrictions on La Canada Drive, and held a public hearing on the La Villita Specific Plan rezoning, which staff recommended continuing until a Development Agreement is complete.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0677 for a five-year IGA with Pima County agencies for SWAT, Bomb, MFF, and CIT teams
- Approved Contract No. 220027 with Crestline Software (MuniBilling) for wastewater billing, up to $150,000
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-158 removing gross vehicle weight restrictions on La Canada Drive between Duval Mine Road and El Toro Road
- Public hearing on La Villita Specific Plan rezoning of 162 acres for up to 1,200 residential units; continued to April 11, 2022
- Proclamation declaring September 28, 2021 as National Good Neighbor Day
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2021-158, removing gross vehicle weight restrictions on La Canada Drive between Duval Mine Road and El Toro Road. The Council also unanimously continued the La Villita Specific Plan rezoning case (SA9-20-001) to April 11, 2022, or earlier with proper public notice. The consent agenda was approved, including a five-year intergovernmental agreement for specialized law enforcement teams and a wastewater billing contract not to exceed $150,000. The Council then met in executive session to discuss legal and negotiation matters regarding a development agreement with Green Valley 28 LLP and property acquisition from Freeport McMoRan.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-158 removing gross vehicle weight restrictions on La Canada Drive (unanimous)
- Continued La Villita Specific Plan case SA9-20-001 to April 11, 2022, or earlier with proper notice (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution No. 2021-0677 for specialized law enforcement teams IGA (unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 220027 with MuniBilling for wastewater billing services up to $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved executive session for legal advice and negotiations on Green Valley 28 LLP and Freeport McMoRan property (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council approved a consent agenda that included two school resource officer intergovernmental agreements with the Sahuarita Unified School District, and separately approved a lease agreement with Saguaro Solar, LLC for space at the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (SAMTEC). The meeting also included proclamations for Drowning Impact Awareness and Child Support Awareness months.
- Approved lease with Saguaro Solar, LLC for 8,000 sq ft at SAMTEC, annual base rent $62,400, 63-month term, 3% annual increase
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0675: SRO at Walden Grove High School, $87,517.44 annually plus benefits
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0676: SRO at Sahuarita High School, $76,816.32 annually plus benefits
- Proclaimed August 2021 as Drowning Impact Awareness month
- Proclaimed August 2021 as Child Support Awareness month
The Town Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with Saguaro Solar, LLC for 8,000 square feet at the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (SAMTEC), with an annual base rent of $62,400 and a 3% annual increase over 63 months. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included renewing school resource officer agreements with Sahuarita Unified School District for two high schools. Two proclamations were presented, and the agenda was approved as published.
- Approved lease agreement with Saguaro Solar, LLC for SAMTEC space (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2021-0675 for SRO at Walden Grove High School (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2021-0676 for SRO at Sahuarita High School (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
Board of Appeals
This agenda for the Sahuarita Board of Appeals meeting on August 11, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Sahuarita Board of Appeals approved the January 17, 2018 meeting minutes and voted to retain Christian Monrad as Chair and Frank Mascia as Vice Chair, both by a 5-0 vote. The board also discussed the process for handling delinquent utility accounts, including potential policy options for sewer service shutoffs, but took no action on this matter.
- Approved January 17, 2018 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Retained Christian Monrad as Chair and Frank Mascia as Vice Chair (5-0)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council held a special meeting on August 10, 2021, approving the agenda and consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and an inmate labor agreement. The council also heard a presentation and discussion on the Interstate 11 (I-11) Final Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, with possible action. A resident urged the council to formally oppose the West Alternative route.
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-0674, an intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Department of Corrections for inmate labor, not to exceed $21,000, for August 10, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
- Discussed I-11 Final Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, including the 2,000-foot-wide Preferred Corridor Alternative and potential Record of Decision in late 2021.
- Resident Jan McClellan urged council to write a letter to ADOT opposing the I-11 West Alternative route.
- Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 Regular, Special and Executive Session (Public Portion) meeting.
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved a motion directing the Interim Town Manager to write a letter on behalf of the community strongly opposing the I-11 West Final Tier 1 EIS Preferred Corridor Alternative route. The decision followed a presentation by the Assistant Town Engineer and public comments from residents who spoke against the route due to negative impacts on residential areas, the environment, and the community. The council also approved the consent agenda, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Corrections for inmate labor.
- Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-0674 authorizing IGA with AZ Dept. of Corrections for inmate labor up to $21,000 (unanimous)
- Approved motion to direct Interim Town Manager to write letter opposing I-11 West Alternative route (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council met on June 28, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included an ordinance banning urban camping on public property, several resolutions, human services contracts, and a final plat for Quail Creek Unit 36. The council also heard a report from the International Boundary and Water Commission and a public comment about the mayor's COVID-19 actions.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-156 banning urban camping on public property, with exceptions for authorized areas or permits and when shelter is unavailable within 50 miles.
- Approved human services contracts totaling $97,000: $50,000 to Valley Assistance Services, $18,000 to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and $29,000 to Sahuarita Food Bank.
- Authorized the Town Manager to approve contracts over $50,000 with Mayor's approval through August 22, 2021, for projects like Quail Creek Blvd extension and Twin Buttes parking lot paving.
- Approved the final plat for Quail Creek Unit 36, 144 lots on 72.55 acres with 2.18 miles of private streets.
- Appointed Dina Troutwine as Civil Traffic Hearing Officer via Resolution No. 2021-0672.
The Town Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 budget of $94,927,520.00. The Council also unanimously accepted the retirement and signed separation agreement of Town Manager L. Kelly Udall and appointed Finance Director A.C. Marriotti as Interim Town Manager. The consent agenda was approved, including an urban camping ordinance and several contracts.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0671, the FY2022 budget of $94,927,520.00
- Accepted the retirement and separation agreement of Town Manager L. Kelly Udall
- Appointed A.C. Marriotti as Interim Town Manager
- Approved consent agenda including Ordinance No. 2021-156 on urban camping
- Approved human services contracts totaling $97,000 for food and housing assistance
- Approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for prisoner incarceration
- Approved the final plat for Quail Creek Unit 36, Lots 1-144
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council approved a consent agenda and adopted a $94,927,520 tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which sets the maximum spending limit and will be followed by a public hearing. The council also discussed a sundial renovation concept and approved several contract amendments, including a video court IGA with Pima County and a final plat for a commercial subdivision.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0667 for $94,927,520 tentative FY2022 budget
- Approved IGA with Pima County for video court hearings at $36.08/hour (9.84% increase)
- Exempted 12 police vehicles from town markings (unmarked cars) for one year
- Extended public relations contracts (Gordley, Kaneen, Strongpoint) up to $70,000
- Approved final plat for Rancho Sahuarita Commercial Lots 1-4 (12.4 acres)
The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-0667, approving a tentative budget of $94,927,520 for Fiscal Year 2022 and authorizing publication of required notices. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included an intergovernmental agreement for video court hearings, contract amendments, and a final plat. A presentation on sundial renovation concepts was made, with direction to proceed with Color Group 3, but no formal action was taken. The item regarding the Town Manager's employment agreement was tabled.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0667, the tentative FY2022 budget of $94,927,520.
- Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, Resolution No. 2021-0668 (video court hearings IGA), Resolution No. 2021-0670 (vehicle marking exemptions), and contract amendments.
- Approved the Final Plat for Rancho Sahuarita Commercial, Lots 1-4.
- Directed staff to proceed with Color Group 3 for the sundial renovation, with brick red bollards and flowering perennials and annuals (presentation only).
- Tabled the item on the Seventh Amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Public Safety Personnel Retirement System regular meeting on June 8, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed.
The Sahuarita PSPRS Local Board approved Officer Shannon Collier's normal retirement effective July 1, 2021, and accepted new members Justin Cullins and Christopher Oliver into the pension system. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a prior service transfer for Collier. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.
- Approved consent agenda including prior service transfer for Shannon Collier (unanimous)
- Approved Officer Shannon Collier's normal retirement effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved executive session to review medical records of new members (unanimous)
- Approved return to regular meeting after executive session (unanimous)
- Accepted new members Justin Cullins and Christopher Oliver into PSPRS, noting pre-existing conditions for Oliver (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the Public Tree Plan dated May 12, 2021, and the 2021 NRPA Agency Performance Review. The meeting also includes approval of the April 7, 2021 minutes, director and commissioner reports, and future agenda items. No public comments were made.
- Discussion of Public Tree Plan (May 12, 2021) per STC 8.40 Urban Forestry
- Presentation of 2021 NRPA Agency Performance Review
- Approval of April 7, 2021 commission meeting minutes
- Director and Commissioner reports on current events
- Requests for future agenda items
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes. The commission discussed the Town's tree plan, which was already approved by the tree committee in May 2021, and the NRPA Agency Performance Review, but took no action on either item. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 7, 2021 commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District board held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2021-0020, approving a $20,456,500 final budget for fiscal year 2022 and setting a property tax levy rate of $4.99 per $100 of net taxable valuation, unchanged from the current year. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting, and adjourned at 6:45 PM.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0020 approving FY2022 final budget of $20,456,500
- Set property tax levy rate at $4.99 per $100 of net taxable valuation (unchanged from current year)
- Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes via consent agenda
- Public hearing held before budget adoption as required by state statute
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the May 10, 2021 meeting minutes. The board also held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-0020, approving a final Fiscal Year 2022 budget of $20,456,500 and levying an ad valorem tax on property within the district. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0020 approving FY2022 final budget of $20,456,500 (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council approved a $3,907,510 budget amendment to pay off unfunded pension liabilities, renewed employee benefits with an 8.5% medical premium increase, and approved several contracts including a $25,000 economic development partnership. The meeting also included a public request to investigate the mayor's actions regarding mask regulations.
- Budget amendment appropriating $3,907,510 to pay PSPRS pension unfunded liabilities
- Approved $25,000 contract with Green Valley|Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce for economic development
- Approved one-year extension of CBRE lease listing agreement for SAMTEC
- Approved FY2022 benefits with 8.5% medical premium increase (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Public comment requested investigation of Mayor Murphy's response to Pima County mask regulations
The Town Council approved a $3,907,510 budget amendment to pay unfunded pension liabilities for public safety personnel, and adopted a new solid waste collector permit fee ordinance (5-2). The council also adopted a fee schedule update and approved the consent agenda, including a $25,000 economic development partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved $3,907,510 budget amendment for PSPRS pension liabilities (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-157 establishing solid waste collector permit fee (5-2)
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-155 and Resolution 2021-0666 updating fee schedule (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $25,000 Chamber of Commerce partnership (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 41, approving the Fiscal Year 2022 final budget of $1,040,910. The property tax levy rate remains unchanged at $3.30 per $100 of net taxable valuation, split between debt service and administration/operations. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 41 approving FY2022 final budget of $1,040,910
- Property tax levy rate set at $3.30 per $100 of net taxable valuation
- Public hearing held on the final budget
- Approval of May 10, 2021 regular meeting minutes
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the May 10, 2021 meeting minutes. The board also held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 41, approving the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $1,040,910.00 and ordering the associated ad valorem tax levy. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 41 approving FY2022 final budget of $1,040,910.00 (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council met in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss the Town's position on contracts and negotiations for the possible acquisition of land and provision of infrastructure and utilities for the Sahuarita Square Catalyst Project adjacent to La Villita Road. The council voted unanimously to enter the session and later reconvened and adjourned the meeting.
- Executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3), (4), (7) for legal advice and real property negotiations
- Discussion of possible land acquisition for Sahuarita Square Catalyst Project adjacent to La Villita Road
- Unanimous vote to meet in executive session
- Meeting reconvened at approximately 6:07 PM and adjourned
The Town Council met in executive session to discuss legal advice and negotiations for the possible purchase of land and infrastructure for the Sahuarita Square Catalyst Project near La Villita Road. No substantive decisions were made in the public portion; the council only approved entering and reconvening from the executive session unanimously.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to reconvene regular session (unanimous)
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District board approved a consent agenda and adopted Resolution No. 40, a tentative $1,040,910 budget for fiscal year 2022. The budget includes a property tax levy of $3.30 per $100 of assessed valuation, unchanged from the current year. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for the May 24 board meeting.
- Adopted Resolution No. 40 approving tentative FY2022 budget of $1,040,910
- Property tax levy set at $3.30 per $100 of net assessed valuation
- Public hearing on budget scheduled for May 24 board meeting
- Approved minutes from October 26, 2020 regular meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 40, approving a tentative Fiscal Year 2022 budget of $1,040,910.00. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the October 26, 2020 meeting minutes. A public hearing and final budget adoption are scheduled for May 24, 2021.
- Adopted Resolution No. 40 approving tentative FY2022 budget of $1,040,910 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including October 26, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council held a regular and study session on May 10, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included several contracts and amendments, and discussing the Town Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The budget presentation and discussion was a study session item, with possible action deferred. The meeting also included proclamations for Economic Development Week and Building Safety Month.
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-0663 for dispatch services with Pima County Sheriff's Department at $306,910 annually
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to JanCo Janitorial contract for custodial services, not to exceed $130,896.60
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to Santa Rita Landscaping contract for landscape maintenance, not to exceed $318,236.00
- Approved Contract No. 220016 with SMS for electrical upgrades and gate replacement at Water Reclamation Facility, $75,380.00
- Discussed FY2022 Manager Recommended Budget of $94,927,520.00
The Sahuarita Town Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County Sheriff's Department for dispatch services at $306,910, contract amendments for custodial and landscaping services, and a contract for electrical upgrades at the water reclamation facility. During the study session, the Town Manager presented the FY 2022 recommended budget of $94,927,520, but no action was taken on it. The meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions beyond the consent agenda approvals.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0663 for dispatch services IGA with Pima County Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to JanCo Janitorial contract (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to Santa Rita Landscaping contract (unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 220016 with SMS for electrical upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 220018 with Educational Services, Inc. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District Board approved the consent agenda, including the February 22, 2021 meeting minutes, and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-0019, which sets a tentative Fiscal Year 2022 budget of $20,456,500.00. A public hearing and final budget adoption are scheduled for May 24, 2021. Board member Bill Bracco was absent.
- Approved consent agenda including Feb 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0019 for tentative FY2022 budget of $20,456,500 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Public Safety Personnel Retirement System regular meeting on May 4, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Executive Conference Room at 375 W Sahuarita Center Way. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or discussion topics, so the board is meeting but no specific decisions or proposals are shown.
- Meeting location: Executive Conference Room, 375 W Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
The Sahuarita Local Police Board approved Officer Eduard Lopez's application for normal retirement, effective May 1, 2021, by unanimous vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the January 21, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the board noted future agenda items regarding PSPRS unfunded liability strategies and potential legislation.
- Approved Officer Eduard Lopez's normal retirement application, effective May 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including January 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is meeting to approve several police-related intergovernmental agreements, including dispatch services with Pima County, a highway safety grant, and participation in a wireless network. The agenda also includes proclamations and awards, plus consent agenda items for contracts and minutes. The meeting includes public comment and a summary of current events.
- Resolution No. 2021-0663: Approve $306,910 annual dispatch services agreement with Pima County Sheriff's Department (increase of $40,032).
- Resolution No. 2021-0664: Accept $25,058.24 GOHS grant for impaired driving enforcement and DUI training.
- Resolution No. 2021-0665: Join Pima County Wireless Integrated Network (PCWIN) for 5 years, $20,016 annual maintenance.
- Amend contracts with Southern Arizona Paving and Mikey's Concrete for concrete services, up to $80,000.
- Amend contract with Southern Arizona Paving for asphalt patching, up to $80,000.
The Sahuarita Town Council approved the consent agenda with several items removed for separate action. The dispatch services contract with Pima County was tabled to obtain justification for a 15% cost increase, while the Pima County Wireless Integrated Network agreement was adopted 5-1. A study session on workforce and affordable housing was held with no formal action taken.
- Approved consent agenda items A, C, E-L unanimously
- Tabled dispatch services IGA with Pima County (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0665 for Pima County Wireless Integrated Network (5-1)
- Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
- Approved executive session motion (unanimous)
- Approved reconvening regular meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss results from two surveys: a Park Facility Survey conducted March 11-31 and a Trail Use Survey from December 2020-January 2021. The commission will also consider approving the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes and hear reports from the director and commissioners.
- Approval of February 3, 2021 commission meeting minutes
- Discussion of Park Facility Survey results (conducted March 11-31)
- Discussion of Trail Use Survey results (conducted December 2020-January 2021)
- Director and Commissioner reports on current events
- Requests for future agenda items
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its February 3, 2021 meeting. The commission also heard presentations on the results of an informal Park Facility and Use Survey and a Trail Use Survey, but took no action on either. Director Smejkal reported on current events, including construction at Anamax Park and the upcoming reopening of the Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal dog park.
- Approved the February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Minutes (unanimous).
- Discussed Park Facility Survey results (discussion only).
- Discussed Trail Use Survey results (discussion only).
- Heard director and commissioner reports on current events (discussion only).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting on April 5, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Specific Plan for a 162-acre site along La Villita Road, requested by the Planning Center on behalf of Green Valley 28, LLP. The approval includes recommendations to move the fire gate east and to complete a traffic study of El Toro/La Villita. The motion carried 7-0.
- Approved minutes from October 28, 2020 and November 2, 2020 meetings (unanimous, 6-0).
- Approved Specific Plan SA9-20-001 for a 162-acre site on La Villita Road (motion carried 7-0).
- Recommended moving the fire gate from central location further east.
- Recommended a plan for connecting La Villita to Old Nogales Highway.
- Recommended a traffic study of El Toro/La Villita be completed.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included extending contracts for facility, roadway, and engineering services totaling up to $3.6 million, and a $40,000 budget amendment for law department personnel costs. The meeting also included a proclamation for Professional Buyer's Day and Procurement Month, and public comments on the town attorney's severance and mask regulations.
- Approved $500,000 extension for facility maintenance contracts with Sellers and Sons, Durazo Construction, and Kittle Design
- Approved $1,500,000 extension for roadway repair contracts with Tucson Asphalt, Granite Construction, and others
- Approved $100,000 extension for on-call civil engineering with PSOMAS, Inc.
- Approved $1,500,000 extension for roadway construction and pavement preservation with six contractors
- Approved $40,000 budget amendment for law department personnel costs related to Town Attorney's retirement
The Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2021-0662, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Pima County Flood Control District for the town's participation in the Alert Flood Warning System for the Quail Crossing Boulevard bridge at Santa Cruz River. The council also unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included contract extensions for facility, roadway, and engineering services, and a budget amendment for the Department of Law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation, public comments, and reports.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0662 authorizing the IGA with Pima County Flood Control District for the ALERT flood warning system
- Approved the agenda as published
- Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, contract extensions, and a $40,000 budget amendment for the Department of Law
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council met in special and executive session to discuss and take possible action regarding the employment of Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli. The council approved the agenda, heard no public comment, and convened in executive session for legal advice and personnel matters before reconvening and adjourning.
- Executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(1) and (A)(3) for legal advice and personnel matters regarding Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli
- Discussion and possible action on employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of Daniel J. Hochuli
- Agenda approved unanimously by all seven council members
- No speakers during Call to the Public
The Sahuarita Town Council met in special and executive session on March 1, 2021. After a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters, the Council unanimously approved a retirement agreement for Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public speakers.
- Approved the agenda as published (unanimous).
- Approved a motion to meet in executive session (unanimous).
- Approved a motion to reconvene the regular meeting (unanimous).
- Approved the retirement agreement of Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli (unanimous).
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District board met on February 22, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included adopting Resolution No. 2021-0018 to reduce the face amounts of letters of credit securing its 2018 and 2020 bonds. The reductions, from $2,107,502.50 to $1,506,031 for the 2018 series and from $1,037,075 to $926,112 for the 2020 series, total $712,434.50 and are based on increased property valuations and expected tax collections. The board also approved the minutes from the October 26, 2020 meeting.
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-0018 reducing 2018 series letter of credit from $2,107,502.50 to $1,506,031
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-0018 reducing 2020 series letter of credit from $1,037,075 to $926,112
- Approved October 26, 2020 meeting minutes
- No public speakers during call to the public
- Meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District Board met on February 22, 2021, and unanimously approved the consent agenda. This included approval of the October 26, 2020 meeting minutes and adoption of Resolution No. 2021-0018, which reduces the face amounts of letters of credit held under depository agreements for the District's 2018 and 2020 bonds. No public speakers were present, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 26, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0018 reducing letter of credit face amounts for 2018 and 2020 bonds (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council held a regular meeting with presentations, consent agenda approvals, and a public comment period. The most significant action was an executive session to discuss the employment of Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli, followed by possible action on the matter. The council also approved a pension funding policy and vacated a portion of Quail Crossing Boulevard right-of-way.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0659, PSPRS Pension Funding Policy (Police pension funded ratio 82.2%)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-0661, vacating portion of Quail Crossing Boulevard right-of-way to Robson Ranch Quail Creek, LLC
- Appointed Darren Venters to the Board of Adjustment, term ending June 30, 2024
- Executive session to discuss employment of Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli
- Public comments raised concerns about Vice Mayor's residency and Mayor's actions on mask regulations
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting a PSPRS pension funding policy and vacating a portion of Quail Crossing Boulevard right-of-way. Darren Venters was appointed to the Board of Adjustment for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024. The council also discussed the town attorney's employment in executive session, but tabled any action on it.
- Approved consent agenda including PSPRS pension policy and Quail Crossing right-of-way vacation (unanimous)
- Appointed Darren Venters to Board of Adjustment, term ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
- Tabled action on Town Attorney Daniel J. Hochuli's employment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss past citizen survey results and provide input on a future facility needs survey. The commission will also approve the December 2, 2020 meeting minutes and hear reports from the director and commissioners. No members of the public spoke during the call to the public.
- Discussion of 2018 and 2015 citizen survey results related to parks and recreation
- Input on draft questions for a future facility needs survey
- Approval of December 2, 2020 commission meeting minutes
- Director and commissioner reports on current events
- Requests for future agenda items
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the December 2, 2020 meeting minutes. The commission discussed a draft facility interest survey to be administered online, with no formal action taken. Director reports covered ongoing projects and events, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.
- Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes three Operation Stonegarden grants totaling $532,055 for police equipment and overtime, a contract extension for benefits consulting, and the meeting minutes. The Council will also discuss and potentially adopt resolutions on an administrative process for releasing unneeded easements and extending COVID-19 paid leave for town employees. A presentation will be given on Pima County's COVID-19 immunization plan.
- Approval of $206,950 Operation Stonegarden grant for police equipment (Resolution 2021-0655)
- Approval of $75,000 Operation Stonegarden grant for police equipment (Resolution 2021-0657)
- Approval of $250,105 Operation Stonegarden grant for overtime and mileage (Resolution 2021-0658)
- Approval of $63,000 one-year extension for benefits consulting with Hays Group, Inc.
- Discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 2021-0656 to delegate easement release authority to the Town Engineer
The Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting grant funds for police equipment and extending a benefits consulting contract. They also adopted a resolution establishing an administrative process for releasing unneeded easements. The council voted 6-1 to adopt a resolution extending the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Expanded FMLA through March 31, 2021, with an amendment to use CARES Act funding where possible. No action was taken on the COVID-19 immunization plan update.
- Approved consent agenda including $206,950, $75,000, and $250,105 Operation Stonegarden grants (unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension of Hays Group benefits consulting contract up to $63,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0656 establishing easement release process (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-0660 extending paid sick leave and FMLA through March 31, 2021 (6-1, Bracco opposed)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
This is the agenda for the Sahuarita Public Safety Personnel Retirement System regular meeting on January 21, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Executive Conference Room. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, attachments, or discussion topics. No decisions, proposals, or specific business items are identified for this meeting.