Wednesday, June 23, 2010

New "Super Majority" Has Its Say On Oro Valley's 2011 Final Budget

Was it one of the first examples of the new council supporting one of the entities that supported the election of the new members?

Maybe "Yes." Maybe "No."

All we know was by a 5-2 vote (Incumbents Bill Garner & Barry Gillaspie) the council,with amendments to the 2011 budget vote decided to cut the funding for the all important Oro Valley police department study.

You can read the explanations in The Explorer article below.

Additionally, the funding that was supposed to go to the restoration of Steam Pump Ranch was also excluded from the final budget.

Well, that's democracy, where the majority rules!

Here's the article
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/06/23/news/doc4c2138d884ace276123890.txt

A Big Plus: Oro Valley Council Restores Funds For Coyote Run Bus Service

At last week's council meeting, the vote was unanimous to restore the necessary funds for Coyote Run, the bus service that serves mainly senior citizens and those with disabilities.

The council deserves the thanks of all Oro Valley residents for doing the right thing.

Read the Explorer story here.
http://www.explorernews.com/articles/2010/06/23/news/doc4c2139a44f80f110112008.txt

Volunteers Needed For Oro Valley "Sign Code" Committee

OV needs more volunteers for sign focus groups


The Town of Oro Valley needs more volunteers for focus groups regarding possible revisions to the town's current commercial sign code.

Topics include illuminated sign standards; use of A-frame, banner and special event signage; the town's process and procedures regarding permit applications; and Oro Valley's master sign programs and standards, a release said.

Focus group meetings last several hours, and occur at various times of the day.

Applicants can be residents 18 or older, as well as Oro Valley business and industry people.

Applicants can go online and complete a brief questionnaire located on the town's web site at www.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Planning_Zoning/sign-code.htm. Applications are being accepted throughout the project timeframe, which is expected to be completed by the end of July.

Anyone with questions may call Mary Davis at 229-4712, or e-mail at mdavis@orovalleyaz.gov.