GREATER CATALINA/GOLDER RANCH VILLAGE COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE SESSION

February 12, 2008

Golder Ranch Fire Department

 

 

 

Call to Order at 1918 by Mark Miller

In attendance:   Mark Miller, Mark Kendall, Sue Campbell, Kristie Foss, JoAnne Linnemann, Paulette Stark, Tommy Tucker

  1. Additions to Advanced Agenda/order of the day
    1. By Mark Miller – update on meetings that Mark Miller recently attended:

Feb. 4th meeting with OV at OV – Mark spoke with Michelle after meeting and she said that the State Land Plan is set and that OV has to conform to the State’s plan.  Pima County is trying to sit at the table, however, the State that had three choices 1) to plan autonomously  2) to use OV as partner and/or 3) to use County as partner.   State Land chose to use OV as partner – County will not be a signatory on the agreement. 

 

Monday Feb. 4th   Mark Miller met with OV where they spoke about “trust and reaching Out” as regards project.  Mark suggested they come to Catalina and discuss the issues with community.  OV wants to be the “voice” for land issues.

 

Wed Feb 6th – Mark Miller met with State Land dept (Michelle) she discussed again that usually State Land does what they want but this time they’ve reached out to the public for input.   Mark reminded her that there are four major issues involved in the project – 1) environmental open spaces; 2) Transportation; 3) water; 4) annexation of businesses.  

 

Thursday Feb 7th – Mark Miller and Sue Campbell met with Northern Pima County Chamber of Governments Affairs – Marana, OV, Ann Day & Catalina present.   Ann Day told everyone at the meeting (OV & Catalina) that Oro Valley needs to cooperate and communicate with the “Town of Catalina”.  

 

State Land says that if deal doesn’t work with OV – they, the State Land, will “piece meal” the land out.   Mark Miller reminded her that the residents of Catalina have a way of foiling developer’s plans. 

 

Next meeting Tuesday February 26th at 6pm at SIL.   State Land and OV will be present for discussion.  Wes Stolsek will support and help publicize meeting.  

 

To promote the meeting – need someone to make and send flyers.   What do we want on the flyer?    

  1. No minutes to approve
  2. No Secretaries report
  3. Treasurer’s report – the same as last report
  4. Long Range Planning – Tommy gave report – talked about Charter adopted previously in the Council’s history.   Charter was repudiated because Chair came out against committee.   But the Charter is still part of this body’s record.   Fred Schmidt really tried hard the first time but was put down and may not be willing to re-offer his services and passion to the issue.   He would need assurance that the “board” was behind him this time.   Mark Miller reinstituted the Long Range Planning Committee and reinforced the scope of the Council’s Mission statement.    Tommy didn’t think a “motion” was required – rather the council just needs to decide to reaffirm charter of the committee.   Restatement of acceptance by the body of the charter.   Mark Miller made motion that council; reaffirms the committee charter of the Long range planning committee as stated in the March 22, 2005 document.   JoAnne Seconded.   Mark Miller thought the council should not be swayed by naysayers (who are not currently present) because we are volunteers trying to find a way for the community to prosper, protect itself, and bring in needed services.   Tommy reminded us that some time ago Patrick C. brought up the success of Green Valley’s Council (same structure as ours) 45 HOA’s with representation.   As our community grows we need representation from all neighborhoods and communities within our community.   We need to explore and study issues.   Vote unanimously in favor.  

 

  1. Mark Kendall says our Website Domain name and web-hosting service needs renewing.  .     Chris Bates, Automat Web Design Company, will host website and integrate our content mgr to use site - $40/month to use website.    Mark Kendall will call Chris tomorrow to discuss. 
  2. Old/new business for future Action – Elections – What do we have to do?   Tommy indicates bylaws state that Chair has to select Election Committee in February and nominations must be made in March.   Committee plans elections and handles the nominations.   Tommy,  Kristie & Paulette will be the election committee.    1 At large, District 2, 4 & 6.   up for re-election.  
  3. Adjournment @ 2040 by Mark Miller