Sahuarita public meetings in 2024
53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The posted agenda for the Sahuarita Town Council meeting on December 9, 2024 contains no items. No items are selected, described, or attached. Therefore no decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented for this meeting.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council met in an executive session to consult with the Town Attorney. The discussion focused on legal advice and the Town's position regarding potential contract terms for solid waste management.
- Executive session regarding solid waste management contract negotiations
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Sahuarita Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council Special & Study Session scheduled for 11/18/2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers (375 West Sahuarita Center Way) contains no agenda items. The agenda displays a placeholder with no attachments or descriptions. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions.
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously and adopted the FY25 meeting calendar. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a director's update and discussion of future items.
- Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted FY25 P&R Commission meeting calendar
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM was canceled. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Sahuarita Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 375 West Sahuarita Center Way. The agenda does not contain any listed items or attachments. No decisions or discussions are scheduled in the posted agenda.
The Commission recommended approval for zoning text amendments related to state law compliance for chicken keeping and rezoning procedures. They also approved a temporary off-site sign plan for the Sahuarita Unified School District and held a study session regarding the General Plan update.
- Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Sahuarita Unified School District sign plan (3-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning amendment for chicken keeping (3-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning amendment for rezoning procedures (3-0)
Town Council Meeting
The provided agenda is for an executive session meeting. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.
The Town Council met in a public portion of an executive session on November 4, 2024, before retiring to closed session. The only substantive action was to enter executive session for legal advice and to discuss potential terms for solid waste management contract negotiations. No decisions were made in the public portion.
- Held executive session for legal advice and solid waste contract negotiations (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The provided agenda is for an executive session meeting. It contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council regular and study session is set for Oct 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 375 West Sahuarita Center Way. The agenda contains no listed items or attachments. No decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System regular meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Executive Conference Room, 375 W Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ. The agenda shows no items selected and no attachments. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
The Sahuarita Local Police Board met on October 23, 2024, and unanimously approved the consent agenda. The board voted to enter executive session to review confidential medical records regarding Officer Hector Iglecias's Accidental Disability Retirement application. After returning to open session, the board unanimously approved acknowledging receipt of the application, tabling it to obtain medical and employment records, and permitting Officer Iglecias to seek counseling through PSPRS resources. The board also discussed actuarial valuation growth assumptions and requested a trend analysis report on funding ratios.
- Approved consent agenda including July 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved executive session to discuss confidential records (unanimous)
- Approved acknowledging receipt of Officer Iglecias's Accidental Disability application (unanimous)
- Tabled Officer Iglecias's Accidental Disability application pending records (unanimous)
- Permitted Officer Iglecias to seek counseling via PSPRS attorney or Member Services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, was cancelled.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM on September 23, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were presented or decided.
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative software interface text. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed for this meeting.
The Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the March 6, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The director provided updates on the Man in the Maze Trails Park disc golf course, a shared-use fields agreement with the school district, and dog park rules, but no action was taken on these items.
- Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council approved several construction and service contracts, including those for the first phase of the Police Department expansion. The body also issued proclamations for Constitution Week, National Assisted Living Week, Fire Prevention Week, and Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week.
- Contract No. 250023 with Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Company, Inc. for roadway construction and pavement preservation not to exceed $1,500,000.00
- Contract No. 250017 with Shive Hattery for Police Department expansion construction administration services not to exceed $270,000.00
- Contract No. 250014 with Concord General Contracting for Phase 1 Police Department expansion CMAR services not to exceed $139,000.00
- Proclamation declaring October 6 through 12, 2024 as Fire Prevention Week
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 19 and August 26, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The agenda for the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on 9/5/2024 contains no listed items. The document shows "No Item Selected" and indicates that there are no attachments or proposals to discuss.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a temporary off-site sign plan for San Martin de Porres Catholic Church's Annual Fiesta. The approval was unanimous (3-0) with two commissioners absent. The meeting also included approval of the August 5, 2024 minutes and reports from the Community Development Director.
- Approved temporary off-site sign plan for San Martin de Porres Catholic Church (3-0)
- Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
Town Council Meeting
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate for an executive session meeting. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the record.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council met to approve several equipment and service contracts. The body also recognized a local student and received a report from the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance.
- Purchase of 19 PCWIN mobile vehicle radios from Motorola Solutions not to exceed $149,000.00
- Contract No. 250016 with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud backup services not to exceed $125,000.00
- Approval of August 12, 2024 Special Town Council Meeting minutes
- Recognition of Excellence presented to student Kimberly Allen for a perfect ACT score
- Sahuarita Photography Contest awards presented by SAACA
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council and Sahuarita Unified School District will hear a presentation by Police Chief John Noland on the current Student Resource Officer intergovernmental agreements and a newly developed school policy for the SRO program and policing incidents. A joint presentation will also review the 2023 Intergovernmental Agreement that allows shared use of Wrightson Ridge and Anza fields. Both items are informational presentations with no motions proposed.
- Presentation on Student Resource Officer (SRO) intergovernmental agreements and new school policy (Police Department)
- Joint presentation on the 2023 Intergovernmental Agreement for shared use of Wrightson Ridge and Anza fields (Parks and Recreation)
Town Council Meeting
The council will adopt Resolution No. 2024-0802, officially confirming the four candidates elected in the July 30 primary. It will also approve the June 20 and June 24 meeting minutes on the consent agenda. A public hearing will be held and the council will recommend approval of the Quail Creek Bingo Club Class A bingo license for games at 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd. The meeting includes discussion of a Financial Participation Agreement (Contact No. 250013) and a proclamation naming August 2024 Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-0802 certifying primary election results (four council members elected).
- Approve June 20, 2024 Special and June 24, 2024 Regular and Special Town Council meeting minutes.
- Recommend approval of Quail Creek Bingo Club Class A bingo license for Thursday 6 PM games at the Madera Clubhouse, 2055 E Quail Crossing Blvd., Green Valley.
- Discuss and possibly approve Financial Participation Agreement, Contact No. 250013.
- Presentation of proclamation declaring August 2024 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Sahuarita Planning & Zoning Commission met on 8/5/2024 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 375 West Sahuarita Center Way. The agenda contains no listed items, attachments, or proposals. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a major amendment to the Rancho Sahuarita Specific Plan for Pod 33 (Case SA9-24-00002), with conditions. The recommendation includes paving a secondary emergency access, restricting the southernmost lots to one-story homes with a minimum lot size, and adding a landscaped buffer with a wall. The item will go to the Town Council for final action.
- Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 meeting (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Pod 33 Specific Plan amendment with conditions (3-0)
- Condition: Pave secondary emergency access to Calle de Julio with asphalt
- Condition: Southernmost lots limited to 1-story, 5,400 sq ft minimum lot area
- Condition: 10-foot landscaped buffer with 6-foot wall on south boundary
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Sahuarita Council Chambers. The agenda is currently empty, with no items selected or details provided in the source document.
- Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024
- Location: Sahuarita Council Chambers, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way
- No agenda items or attachments listed in the source
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on July 17, 2024. The agenda included introductions of new members, department updates, and reviews of the FY25 budget and bond projects. The minutes list these items but do not record any votes, approvals, or formal decisions.
- Agenda items listed for discussion (no outcomes recorded)
- Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No topics, motions, or attachments are listed in the document.
The Board approved the membership of five officers into the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) after reviewing medical records in executive session. The Board also acknowledged the June 30, 2023, actuarial valuation report.
- Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved membership of Mathen Campbell, Joseph Daniels, Alma Morales, Angel Nunez, and Francisco Sanchez (Unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of the June 30, 2023 actuarial valuation report (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The provided text contains only procedural software interface information for the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. No specific topics, motions, or projects are included in this document.
The Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission elected Commissioner Ferguson as Chairperson and Commissioner Millet as Vice Chair. The Commission also approved meeting minutes from June 3, 2024, and participated in Open Meeting Law Training conducted by Attorney Jon Paladini.
- Elected Commissioner Ferguson as Chairperson
- Elected Commissioner Millet as Vice Chair
- Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board adopted the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget establishes a property tax levy rate of $2.3976 per $100 of net taxable valuation. Funds are allocated for administrative costs, street maintenance, and park upkeep.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 48 for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget totaling $1,104,650
- Establishment of a property tax levy rate of $2.3976 per $100 of net taxable valuation
- Approval of the May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District Board adopted Resolution No. 48, approving a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 of $1,104,650.00 and ordering an ad valorem tax to be levied on property within the District. The vote was unanimous among the six members present, with Board Member Bill Bracco absent. The Board also approved its May 28, 2024 meeting minutes on the consent agenda. No members of the public spoke during the call to the public or the public hearing.
- Adopted Resolution No. 48 approving the FY2025 Final Budget of $1,104,650.00 (6-0, Bracco absent)
- Ordered an ad valorem tax levied on property within the District per the resolution (6-0, Bracco absent)
- Approved the May 28, 2024 meeting minutes on the consent agenda (6-0, Bracco absent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The District Board met to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $17,408,770.00. The resolution establishes a property tax levy rate of $4.99 per $100 of net taxable valuation. The board also approved meeting minutes from May 28, 2024.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 budget totaling $17,408,770.00
- Establishment of a property tax levy rate of $4.99 per $100 of net taxable valuation
- Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
The District Board approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $17,408,770.00. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the May 28, 2024, meeting.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0031 for $17.4M FY2025 budget (6-0)
- Approved May 28, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council recognized several outgoing board and commission members for their volunteer service. The Council also reviewed updates on the 2024 state legislative session and the Town Manager's monthly report. Additionally, the Council approved an amendment to election services with Pima County to reflect a new primary election date.
- Recognition of outgoing members from Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Appeals
- Presentation on 2024 state legislative session updates
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-0788 regarding election services with Pima County
- Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
Town Council Meeting
The provided text contains only procedural information and metadata for a Sahuarita Town Council Special & Study Session. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are detailed in this document.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council reviewed updates from the 2024 state legislative session regarding the state budget and active bills. They also approved a new memorandum of understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police and funding for a multi-use path project.
- New MOU with FOP Pima Lodge 20 with an annual cost impact under $150,000
- Funding agreement for La Villita and El Toro Roads Multi-Use Path construction
- Appointment of Maryjo Belongia as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer
- Update on the 2024 state legislative session
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Sahuarita Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
The Commission approved the public portion of the March 18, 2024, executive session meeting minutes. A study session regarding the Town General Plan update was held, but no action was taken on the matter.
- Approved March 18, 2024 Executive Session (public portion) meeting minutes (4-0)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council approved a consent agenda including a one-year, $354,481 contract amendment with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for police dispatch services, a $56,514 fire prevention IGA with Green Valley Fire District, a $150,000 sewer repair contract with Hunter Contracting, and FY2025 employee benefits with no medical premium increase. The council also heard a presentation on the 2024 legislative session and a citizen meritorious award.
- Approved Resolution 2024-0783: one-year extension of dispatch IGA with Pima County Sheriff’s Department at $354,481
- Approved Resolution 2024-0782: IGA with Green Valley Fire District for fire prevention services at $56,514/year with 2% annual escalation
- Approved Contract No. 240085 with Hunter Contracting Company for sewer repair on La Villita Road, not to exceed $150,000
- Approved FY2025 employee benefits with 0% medical premium increase; office visit co-pays rise to $25/$50
- Presentation of Citizen Meritorious Award to Walmart Loss Prevention Manager Sarah Mallard
Quail Creek CFD Meeting
The Quail Creek Community Facilities District board will consider adopting a tentative budget of $1,104,650 for fiscal year 2025 and setting a public hearing for final adoption on June 24, 2024. The budget covers debt service on $5.13 million in outstanding bonds, operations and maintenance, and park costs. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and heard no public comment.
- Tentative budget of $1,104,650 for FY2025, with a proposed combined property tax rate of $2.3976 per $100 NTAV
- Public hearing set for June 24, 2024, for final budget and tax levy adoption
- Outstanding bond principal of $5.13 million, to be paid off by 2030
- Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The Rancho Sahuarita Community Facilities District board approved a tentative budget of $17,408,770 for fiscal year 2025 and set a public hearing for June 24, 2024, to adopt the final budget and tax levy. The board also approved the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. The budget includes property tax revenues, developer contributions, and capital outlay for infrastructure.
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-0030 for a tentative FY2025 budget of $17,408,770
- Set June 24, 2024 as the public hearing date for final budget and tax levy adoption
- Proposed combined property tax rate of $4.99 per $100 net taxable assessed value
- Up to $15,460,630 in capital outlay for roadways and sewer lines from bond proceeds
- Approved minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council heard a presentation on a recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., where the delegation advocated for funding for La Villita South road improvements, inclusive playground equipment, and other projects. The Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a $299,516 Operation Stonegarden Grant for the police department and an agreement to split consultant fees up to $250,000 with Pima County to develop a regional wastewater service framework.
- Presentation on D.C. lobbying trip: Delegation met with lawmakers to request funding for La Villita South improvements, inclusive playground equipment, Walden Grove High School intersection upgrades, odor control at the wastewater plant, and new police radios.
- Approved Resolution 2024-0779: Authorized a $299,516 Operation Stonegarden Grant from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for police overtime and mileage to combat drug and human smuggling.
- Approved Resolution 2024-0781: Authorized a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement with Pima County for consultant fees (up to $250,000) to develop a framework for a regional wastewater service agreement.
- Approved Contract 240058 with Dell, Inc.: Authorized up to $300,000 over three years for computer equipment and services, including replacing workstations and laptops.
- Approved Resolution 2024-0778: Renewed an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County for video court hearings for municipal prisoners at an hourly rate of $40.08.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss and seek legal advice on two matters: general Town Council policy and procedure, and the construction of the El Toro Road extension project. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to closed-door legal consultations.
- Executive session for legal advice on Town Council policy and procedure (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3))
- Executive session for legal advice on the El Toro Road extension project
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss and possibly adopt a development agreement with Vulcan Lands Inc. and CalMat Co. that would allow Vulcan to continue mining on Parcel 303-67-002H but permanently withdraw its application for a hot mix asphalt plant. The agreement resolves a 15-month public controversy over the proposed plant, which drew organized opposition from residents concerned about health, environmental, and traffic impacts.
- Resolution No. 2024-0780 authorizing a Development Agreement with Vulcan Lands Inc. and CalMat Co.
- Vulcan withdraws its Conditional Use Permit for a hot mix asphalt plant and gives up the right to operate one on the property in perpetuity
- Town acknowledges Vulcan's vested mining rights from a 2000 development agreement
- Vulcan waives potential takings claims under Prop. 207 and Arizona Constitution
- Town agrees to abandon and extinguish a right-of-way on the property
Town Council Meeting
This is a budget retreat and study session of the Sahuarita Town Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council met for a Budget Retreat & Study Session on April 23, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
The Town Council held a two-day budget retreat and study session to review the Town Manager's recommended budget of $119,504,150.00. The sessions included department budget requests, a five-year capital improvement plan, and discussions on bonding and solid waste. No final votes on the budget or bond projects were recorded in these minutes.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss and possibly adopt an ordinance adding the Assistant Town Manager as a town officer. They will also consider three options to increase the Town Manager's purchasing authority from the current $50,000 limit, with options up to $100,000 general and $500,000 for specific purchases. The consent agenda includes a $1.5 million contract with A5 Design and Construction for facility improvements and a 5-year, $102,116 agreement with Arizona Game and Fish for the community fishing program. Public comment included concerns about a proposed hot mix asphalt plant.
- Resolution No. 2024-0777: three options to raise Town Manager's purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000 or $500,000 for certain purchases
- Ordinance No. 2024-173: adding Assistant Town Manager to list of town officers
- Contract No. 240077 with A5 Design and Construction, LLC, up to $1,500,000 for facility and site improvements
- Resolution No. 2024-0773: 5-year IGA with Arizona Game and Fish for community fishing program, total $102,116
- Discussion on joint regional wastewater reclamation facility with Pima County, with $125,000 financial impact noted
The Council adopted a resolution establishing the Town Manager's maximum purchase amount authority and an ordinance designating the Assistant Town Manager as a Town officer. Other actions included approving a $1.5 million construction contract and a community fishing program agreement.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0777 (Option 2) regarding Town Manager purchase authority (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-173 designating Assistant Town Manager as a Town officer (Unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 240077 with A5 Design and Construction, LLC up to $1,500,000 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0773 for a community fishing program with Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved March 25, 2024 Executive Session and Regular Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss two items. First, they will consult with the Town Attorney for legal advice regarding building safety plan review and inspections. Second, they will conduct the annual performance review of Town Magistrate Maria Avilez. No votes or public decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session for legal advice on building safety plan review and inspections (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3))
- Executive session for annual performance review of Town Magistrate Maria Avilez (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1))
- Meeting held at 375 W Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
The Town Council met in executive session to receive legal advice and conduct a performance review. No public actions or votes were taken other than the motion to enter executive session.
- Approved motion to meet in Executive Session (Unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 Arizona legislative session and consider possible action. The consent agenda includes approving a $269,736 intergovernmental agreement with Sahuarita Unified School District to decommission a sewage lift station and install a gravity system, and a $270,000 contract for the work.
- Presentation and possible action on 2024 Legislative Session updates from League representatives
- Resolution 2024-0774: IGA with SUSD to decommission sewage lift station and install gravity system, not to exceed $269,736
- Contract No. 240054 with KE&G Construction for lift station bypass and sewer project, not to exceed $270,000
- Resolution 2024-0775: IGA with SUSD for 2024 Youth Art Program, not to exceed $20,375
- Proclamation recognizing April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day
The Town Council approved a new Economic Development Master Plan and recommended approval for a liquor license for Goyita's 2. The Council also authorized several contracts for sewer projects, financial services, and legal counsel, and approved the purchase of a Kubota Skid Steer Loader.
- Approved Economic Development Master Plan (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Series 12 Liquor License for Goyita's 2 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0774 for SUSD sewage lift station project, not to exceed $269,736.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 240054 with KE&G Construction, Inc. for SUSD sewer project, not to exceed $270,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 240068 with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for financial advisory services, not to exceed $500,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Contract No. 240072 with Greenberg Traurig, LLP for bond counsel services, not to exceed $500,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Kubota Skid Steer Loader from Bingham Equipment, not to exceed $58,651.63 (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0775 for 2024 Youth Art Program with SUSD, not to exceed $20,375.00 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
This Sahuarita Planning & Zoning Commission special meeting agenda for March 18, 2024, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and interface text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved moving into executive session. The session was held to receive legal advice from the Town Attorney regarding the Vulcan Materials Company's application for a Type 3 Conditional Use Permit for a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant. No public decisions on the permit itself were made during this portion of the meeting.
- Approved motion to meet in Executive Session (Unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Meeting
The Sahuarita Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting on March 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Sahuarita Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
- No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
The commission met to review updates from the PRCS Director and a presentation on Sahuarita Public Improvements. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Sahuarita Town Council. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
The Town Council and the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation|Phoenix Zoo held an informal discussion about a proposed Imperiled Animal Conservation Park. Staff reviewed the process for annexing 970 acres of the proposed park site into the Town. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were made during this special meeting.
- Discussed proposed Imperiled Animal Conservation Park on 1070 acres
- Reviewed proposal to annex 970 acres into the Town
- No action was taken
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 Legislative Session and receive the Fiscal Year 2023 audit results. Several residents spoke during Call to the Public opposing the proposed Vulcan Hot Mix Asphalt Plant near schools and a retirement community. The consent agenda includes approval of final plats for Quail Creek II Unit 27 (132 lots) and Entrada del Toro park replat.
- Public comments opposing Vulcan Hot Mix Asphalt Plant near schools and retirement community
- Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2023 audit results by CWDL CPAs
- Approval of Final Plat for Quail Creek II Unit 27, 132 lots on 53.90 acres
- Approval of Final Plat for Entrada del Toro Block 1 (Park/Recreation) and Block 2 (Neighborhood Services)
- Presentation on Arizona State Trust Land Hazard Information Project at former Sahuarita Air Force Range
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included final plats for Quail Creek II and Entrada del Toro. The Council also approved amendments to Town Manager Shane Dille’s employment contract and appointed Grace Marrero to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Additionally, the Council received presentations on the FY2023 audit, state legislative updates, and a cleanup plan for a former military site, but took no formal action on the latter items.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0 unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat for Quail Creek II Unit 27
- Approved Final Plat for Entrada del Toro Blocks 1 & 2
- Approved amendments to Town Manager Shane Dille’s employment contract (7-0 unanimous)
- Appointed Grace Marrero to Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0 unanimous)
- Re-appointed Ronald H. Schneider to Board of Appeals (7-0 unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council will meet in executive session to discuss the annual performance review of Town Manager Shane Dille, as permitted under state law. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no other substantive public business.
- Executive session for annual performance review of Town Manager Shane Dille
The Town Council met in executive session to discuss the annual performance review of Town Manager Shane Dille. No substantive public decisions were recorded in these minutes.
- Approved motion to meet in Executive Session (Unanimous)
Rancho Sahuarita CFD Meeting
The District Board approved the minutes from November 13, 2023, and adopted a resolution regarding bond depository agreements. No other substantive items were discussed.
- Approved November 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-0029 to reduce face amounts of letters of credit for Series 2020 and 2022 bonds (Unanimous)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council held a study session to hear from contracted consultants Ninyo & Moore and Stantec about their review of Vulcan Materials' air dispersion modeling report for a proposed hot mix asphalt plant. The consultants discussed methodology, potential public health and environmental impacts, and mitigation strategies. No action was taken; the session was for presentation and discussion only.
- Presentation and discussion on consultants' review of Vulcan asphalt plant air modeling study
- Ninyo & Moore tasked with reviewing Vulcan's air dispersion report for best practices
- Stantec performed an independent air dispersion study based on Vulcan's parameters
- Discussion of potential public health and environmental impacts and mitigation strategies
The Town Council held a study session to review consultant qualifications and air modeling for a proposed Vulcan asphalt plant. Council members identified missing information regarding fuel sources and requested additional data on chemical emissions and mitigation strategies. No formal votes were taken during this session.
Town Council Meeting
The Sahuarita Town Council is meeting for a planning retreat. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.
- No specific items listed
The Town Council held a planning retreat to review budget forecasts, a potential 2024 bond election, and fee schedules. Council directed staff to draft a procurement policy increasing purchase thresholds and an ordinance for a consolidated solid waste and recycling program.
- Directed staff to draft a procurement policy increasing purchase thresholds, generally granting the Town Manager authority up to $100,000
- Directed staff to draft a solid waste service collection ordinance and execute a request for proposal process
- Directed staff to develop a fee schedule philosophy for future review
- Requested staff distribute a monthly procurement report itemizing contract activity
Town Council Meeting
This is a planning retreat for the Sahuarita Town Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
The Council held a planning retreat to review budget forecasts and strategic goals. They directed staff to draft a new procurement policy with higher purchase thresholds and an ordinance for a consolidated solid waste and recycling program.
- Directed staff to draft a procurement policy increasing Town Manager purchase authority up to $100,000
- Directed staff to draft a solid waste service collection ordinance and conduct an RFP process
- Directed staff to create a fee schedule philosophy for future review
- Requested monthly procurement reports itemizing contract activity
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council is meeting in executive session to discuss two items: the process for the annual performance review of the Town Magistrate, and legal advice regarding potential contract terms for solid waste management. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to closed-door discussions.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters for the annual performance review of the Town Magistrate
- Executive session for legal advice on potential contract terms for solid waste management
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved a motion to enter Executive Session. The session covered the annual performance review of the Town Magistrate and legal consultations regarding potential solid waste management contracts. No public decisions on these topics were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved motion to meet in Executive Session (Unanimous)
- Conducted Executive Session for Town Magistrate performance review
- Conducted Executive Session for legal advice on solid waste contracts
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council heard extensive public comment opposing the Vulcan Hot Mix Asphalt Plant conditional use permit, with residents citing health, traffic, and water concerns. The council also discussed the 2024 legislative session and approved consent agenda items including contract amendments for concrete services and wastewater billing.
- Public comment period featured 15 speakers opposing the Vulcan Hot Mix Asphalt Plant conditional use permit
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 210015-02 with Mikey's Concrete LLC for up to $100,000
- Approved Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 220027 with MuniBilling for wastewater billing services, up to $100,000
- Approved Contract No. 240038 with Lloyd Construction Co., Inc for job order contracting, up to $1,000,000
- Presentation and discussion on the 2024 Arizona Legislative Session and proposed bills affecting the town
The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing several service contracts and extensions. The Council also unanimously recommended approval for a bar liquor license and a bingo license to state agencies. During a study session, the Council directed staff to formalize a proposal for electric vehicle chargers and agreed to schedule meetings to amend the Town Code regarding RV parking on residential properties.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0 unanimous)
- Approved $1M contract with Lloyd Construction Co. for job order contracting
- Approved $400k contract with Sentinel Technologies for computer equipment
- Approved $225k contract with Insight, Inc. for computer equipment/software
- Approved $165k contract with Michael Baker International for General Plan update
- Recommended approval of Series 6 Bar Liquor License for The Garage ASBBQ (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Class A bingo license for Green Valley RV Resort (7-0)
- Directed staff to formalize EV charger proposal for future action
Parks and Recreation Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Sahuarita Parks & Recreation Commission held on January 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Sahuarita Council Chambers. The agenda text provided contains only technical interface elements and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.
The commission approved the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. The commission also agreed to reschedule the March 13, 2024, meeting to March 6, 2024.
- Approved October 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved rescheduling March 13, 2024 meeting to March 6, 2024