Regular Meeting of the Council of the Town of Kearny Monday, November 20, 2023 07:00 PM Kelly Haddad Administration Building, 355 Alden Road, Kearny, AZ

The Agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.INVOCATION / MOMENT OF SILENCE

4.ROLL CALL

5.CALL TO THE PUBLIC

This is the time for citizens who would like to address the Town Council on any non-Agenda item. The Mayor and Council will listen to comments, but may take any one of the following actions:

A.     Respond to criticism.
B.     Request that staff investigate and report on the matter.
C.     Request the matter be scheduled on a future agenda. 

6.PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED INCREASES TO GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION FEES

This is the time for citizens who would like to address the Town Council specifically regarding the proposed increases to the Town of Kearny's garbage and trash collection fees in 2024.

7.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.MINUTES

   i.    October 16, 2023, Regular Council Meeting
   ii.   November 6, 2023, Special Council Meeting

2. B.REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

   i.    Mayor's / Councilmember’s Announcements
   ii.   Town Manager's Report
   iii.  Department Reports

3. C.LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF KEARNY (LESSOR) AND JACKSON HEWITT (LESSEE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $463.05 PER MONTH FOR FIVE MONTHS BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2023 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A LOCAL INCOME TAX PREPARER SERVICE.

   i.    Council Letter No. 2121
   ii.   Lease Agreement

8.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.PRESENTATION ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE RESOLUTION COPPER MINING PROJECT.

   i.    Resolution Copper Presentation by Vicky Peacey

2. B.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF INCREASES TO THE TOWN OF KEARNY GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION FEES IN THE AMOUNT DETAILED IN EXHIBIT A. THE PROPOSED INCREASES ARE IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED CONTRACT RATES WITH THE TOWN'S WASTE CONTRACTOR, WASTE CONNECTIONS OF ARIZONA.

   i.    Council Letter No. 2122
   ii.   Exhibit A - Notice of Garbage and Trash Fees Increase

3. C.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF KEARNY AND THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TO ENABLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO COLLABORATE WITH TOWN OFFICALS AND STAFF ON VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

   i.    Council Letter No. 2123
   ii.   Town of Kearny Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State University

4. D.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF KEARNY AND THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AUDIT, AND/OR LICENSING OF TRANSACTION PRIVELEGE TAX, USE TAX, SEVERANCE TAX, JET FUEL EXCISE AND USE TAXES, AND RENTAL OCCUPANCY TAXES IMPOSED BY THE STATE, TOWN, AND OTHER ARIZONA MUNICIPALITIES. 

   i.    Council Letter No. 2124
   ii.   Town of Kearny Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue

9.INFORMATION ITEMS

1. A.Town Management has approved an agreement with the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce to use Alden Road for the 2023 Light Parade and Winter Wonderland on December 16th. The agreement also includes the use of Pioneer Park on March 7-10, 2024 for the annual Pioneer Days celebration.

   i.    Chamber Events Use Agreement

2. B.Town Management has approved an agreement with the Kearny Little League for use of the ballparks located at 1153 Emery Drive during the 2024 Little League season. The agreement also covers the use of the ballparks during Pioneer Days (March 7-10, 2024) and Little League Baseball Camp (dates to be determined).

   i.    Kearny Little League Use Agreement

10.ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor and Town Council may require an Executive Session pursuant to ARS Section 38-431.03 for consultation with Staff and Counsel for discussion and advice for any of the above matters, personnel matters and real estate. Individuals with special accessibility needs may contact the Town of Kearny, at (520) 363-5547 or (800) 367-8938 (TDD Relay).  If possible, such requests should be made 72 hours in advance. Persons who require materials in accessible format or require a foreign language interpreter or materials in a language other than English for this event, call (520) 363-5547 or (800) 367-8938 (TDD Relay) at least five business days in advance. 

Las personas que requieran materiales en un formato accessible o que requieran un interprete de un idioma extranjero o materiales en un lenguaje que no sea ingles para este evento, hablen al (520) 363-5547 o al (800) 367-8938 (TDD) al menos cinco dias laborables por adelantado.               

Posted By: Amanda Kenney, Town Clerk               Posted On: November 17, 2023 @ 3:30pm