Notice of a Regular Meeting of the League of Arizona Cities & Towns Executive Committee
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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES & TOWNS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Friday, November 22, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. League Office Building 1820 West Washington, Phoenix Notice is hereby given to the members of the Executive Committee and to the general public that the Executive Committee will hold a meeting open to the public on November 22, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Executive Committee will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. The Executive Committee may vote to recess the meeting and move into Executive Session on any item on this agenda. Upon completion of Executive Session, the Executive Committee may resume the meeting, open to the public, to address the remaining items on the agenda. A copy of the agenda is available at the League office building in Suite 200 or on the League website at www.azleague.org. Agenda All items on this agenda are scheduled for discussion and possible action, unless otherwise noted. 1. Review and Adoption of Minutes 2. TPT Implementation Work Group Report 3. Legislative Policy Discussion • Income Tax Study Committee • HURF Restoration/Transportation Funding • ASRS-PSPRS • Energy Deregulation 4. 2-1-1 Services Proposal 5. Mayors-Business Roundtable Update 6. Nominating Committee Report and Recommendation 7. League Annual Survey Results 8. Report of AZ Cities @ Work Campaign 9. Recap of 2013 Annual Conference; Future Conference Locations 10. 2012-2013 Audit Report 11. Report from NLC and UCM Additional informational materials are included in the agenda packet but are not part of the agenda. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, November 22, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Agenda Item #1 Review and Adoption of Minutes Summary: Minutes of the previous meeting and minutes from the annual business meeting are enclosed for your review and approval. Responsible Person: Vice President Mark Mitchell Attachments: August 28, 2013 Executive Committee Minutes August 29, 2013 Annual Business Meeting Minutes Action Requested: Approval MINUTES LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:45 a.m. Hilton El Conquistador Resort, Catalina Room 10000 North Oracle Road Oro Valley, Arizona MEMBERS President Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana Vice President Scott Smith, Mayor, Mesa Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe Kenny Evans, Mayor, Payson Bob Barrett, Mayor, Peoria Treasurer Greg Stanton, Mayor, Phoenix* Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler Harvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley Lynne Skelton, Vice Mayor, Sahuarita W.J. "Jim" Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor, Avondale Rob Adams, Mayor, Sedona Gilbert Lopez, Councilmember, Coolidge Rick Mueller, Mayor, Sierra Vista Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise John Lewis, Mayor, Gilbert Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson John Salem, Mayor, Kingman Alan Krieger, Mayor, Yuma *Not in attendance The meeting began with Agenda Item 4, a report from the League Communications Subcommittee. REPORT FROM LEAGUE COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE President Doug Von Gausig recognized League Communication and Education Director Matt Lore and League Legislative Director Renè Guillen, to report on the Communications Subcommittee. Mr. Lore reviewed the intent of the League’s Arizona Cities @ Work Campaign and updated the Executive Committee on the progress of the campaign since May. Mr. Lore and Mr. Guillen informed the committee that Arizona Cities @ Work Campaign presentations were given during the League’s annual summer legislative tours. Over the course of the summer, League staff traveled to various communities to give updates on the legislative session and introduce communities to the AZ Cities @ Work Campaign. Mr. Lore also discussed upcoming events for the campaign, including Cities and Towns Week, which will take place October 20 – 26. 1 League President Doug Von Gausig called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. He drew attention to the positive focus of the Arizona Cities @ Work Campaign and thanked League Staff, Communications Subcommittee and Ideas Collide for their continued efforts on the campaign. 1. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES Move to approve minutes of May 10, 2013 Executive Committee meeting and June 13, 2013 Special Executive Committee Meeting as presented: Mayor Bob Rivera; second: Mayor Scott Smith. Vote: unanimous. 2. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE TOUR/ LEAGUE OUTREACH; LEGISLATIVE ISSUES League President Von Gausig recognized League Legislative Director Renè Guillen, to report on the legislative tour and outreach. Mr. Guillen reported that the League had visited 14 cities and towns during the annual legislative recap tour. He noted that although there were 14 specific stops on the tour, a number of additional municipalities attended the presentations, including the Greater Arizona Mayor’s Association and the Tri-City Council. Mr. Guillen remarked that there were two specific issues from the legislative session that were prevalently discussed during the tours: transaction privilege tax and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Mr. Guillen noted that in the upcoming legislative session, possible issues that could be facing cities and towns are the Marketplace Fairness Act and budget transparency. 3. MAYORS – BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE League President Von Gausig recognized League Vice President Mayor Mark Mitchell, to report on the business roundtable. He noted that Mayor Mitchell had been working closely with business leaders throughout Arizona. Mayor Mitchell said that CEOs of businesses are often disconnected from government relations. The idea was to create a roundtable to communicate with CEOs directly and create a partnership between businesses and local governments. Mayor Mitchell stated that the purpose of the roundtable was to create dialogue with CEOs on upcoming legislative issues and work together. This group will be comprised of mayors and business leaders meeting twice a year. Other mayors commended the idea, citing the importance of being proactive by creating a presentation for those CEOs, which will showcase all the successes of Arizona cities and towns. Mayor Mitchell then asked the members of the Executive Committee to send in any recommendations for other businesses not already listed or for ideas on the business roundtable. 4. REPORT FROM LEAGUE COMMUNICATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE (see above) 2 5. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER President Von Gausig read the Resolution of Appreciation to John Salem, former mayor of Kingman. He recognized him for his work as a mayor and member of the Executive Committee and Communications Subcommittee. A motion was made by Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers and was seconded by Mayor Tom Schoaf. The resolution of appreciation passed unanimously. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATION The committee moved to convene in executive session to conduct the annual evaluation of Executive Director Ken Strobeck: Mayor Tom Schoaf; second: Mayor Rick Mueller. Seeing no further business, President Von Gausig adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. 3 MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING of the LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS Thursday, August 29, 2013 Hilton El Conquistador Oro Valley, Arizona IN ATTENDANCE Voting Delegates from Member Cities and Towns as follows: MEMBERS Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor, Avondale Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana Charles German, Mayor, Camp Verde Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale Scott Smith, Mayor, Mesa Gilbert Lopez, Vice Mayor, Coolidge Bill Diak, Mayor, Page Diane Joens, Mayor, Cottonwood Kenny Evans, Mayor, Payson Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage Bob Barrett, Mayor, Peoria Jerry Nabours, Mayor, Flagstaff Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low John Lewis, Mayor, Gilbert Rick Mueller, Mayor, Sierra Vista Jerry Weiers, Mayor, Glendale Sharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise Georgia Lord, Mayor, Goodyear Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe Rebecca Jimenez, Mayor, Guadalupe Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher Nikki Check, Mayor, Jerome Greg Bryan, Mayor, Tusayan Sam Hosler, Mayor, Kearny John Moore, Mayor, Williams Janet Watson, Mayor, Kingman Mike Levault, Mayor, Youngtown Don Callahan, Councilmember, Lake Havasu City Alan Krieger, Mayor, Yuma Thomas Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfield Park I. CALL TO ORDER President Doug Von Gausig, Mayor of Clarkdale, called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. II. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS President Von Gausig welcomed the delegates to the meeting and reminded everyone that each city and town has one vote. III. REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE AND ADOPTION OF 2014 MUNICIPAL POLICY STATEMENT Mayor Von Gausig gave the Resolutions Committee report on behalf of Chairman Mayor Greg Stanton. He reported that the resolutions adopted by the Resolutions Committee were before them and asked if there were any objections. Hearing none, he then moved to adopt the Resolutions as adopted by the Resolutions Committee. Mayor Kenny Evans of Payson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Resolutions are attached and made a part of these minutes. IV. REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Rob Adams of Sedona, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, was recognized by President Von Gausig to give the Nominating Committee's report. Mayor Adams thanked the Nominating Committee members for their participation and announced that since there were no openings on the Executive Committee six weeks prior to the conference,