We appreciate that our friend John Musolf pointed out at "Call to the Audience" at the Feb 2 Council Meeting that as of July 29, 2010,"it is required that the public bodies of Arizona, including public bodies of the state, counties, and cities and towns, to conspicuously post a statement on their website about the physical and electronic locations where all public notices of their meetings will be posted. In the alternative, cities and towns may post a statement on a website of an association of cities and towns stating where all public notices will be posted. The statement must include physical and electronic posting locations."
As John noted,concerning the Jan. 29 Budget Retreat Meeting,this was not done, nor is the agenda listed on the town web site as of today, in spite of the law that requires it be there for a period of 12 months.
To bad, our Town Attorney, when asked to comment on this, was only able to state that Mr. Musolf found his way to the meeting----as if that was the point.
John had noted, he finally found the location of the meeting that he attended, by calling Council Member Bill Garner.
Our take on this?
It's doesn't speak highly of the staff of Oro valley that can't follow a simple Az Statute.
PS--Subsequently, the town as since added the following to the web site,. We believe that was added today.
Oro Valley Calendar of Events
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Town Council Budget Retreat
Date: January 29, 2011
Time: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Hilton El Conquistador, Canyon Suites I/II
10000 N. Oracle Rd.
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Email Event
Planning for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Agenda
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Oro Valley Resident Warns: "Signs Beget Signs!"
In his letter to The Explorer, Donald Bristow couldn't say any clearer or concise
Mr. Bristow warns us, this may be our last chance to avoid having Oro Valley look like a "schlock town." (My description, not his.)
Here is Mr. Bristow's letter. Those of us concerned, may want to heed his advice.
A-frame Signs Coming to Oro Valley
At the Oro Valley Town Council, on Jan. 19, the 90-day performance data received from 16 of the 35 businesses, which participated in the Town's Temporary Sign Waiver Program, was presented. The signs requested and approved were almost evenly divided between banners and A-frames (sandwich boards).
Banners are allowed under the Town's current sign code. The business community could have used them without a temporary waiver, and can continue to use them. A-frame signs are another story.
A-frames are currently prohibited in Oro Valley's sign code. The Town staff had difficulty doing an accurate analysis of the economic data received; therefore, they could not determine if signs were the only factor leading to improvement for 12 businesses. The Town staff also evaluated the use of A-frames and recommended no use of A-frames.
In spite of this, a council member stated A-frame signs should be allowed under the new upcoming sign code. You can be assured that the very active vocal minority of the Town's stakeholders (chamber of commerce, real estate establishment, developers and builders) will be sending e-mails and/or speaking in favor of A-frame signs.
In my opinion, based on performance results submitted by only eight businesses, there is no justification for businesses or the town council to support the permanent or temporary usage of A-frames under the new sign code.
Do not expect your town council to prohibit the use of A-frame signs. It will allow them and then tell the Town's major stakeholders-the residents-that it heard no loud and clear messages from residents not wanting the Town's scenic roads lined with A-frames and additional signage.
This is the Oro Valley residents' last chance to decide if they are for or against sign clutter (including A-frames), and the resulting degradation of Oro Valley.
Don't let the vocal minority stakeholders make the choices for you. Contact the mayor and council members. Attend and speak at the March 2 council meeting. Let your opinions be known about A-frames signs coming to Oro Valley.
Signs beget signs!
Donald Bristow, Oro Valley
Mr. Bristow warns us, this may be our last chance to avoid having Oro Valley look like a "schlock town." (My description, not his.)
Here is Mr. Bristow's letter. Those of us concerned, may want to heed his advice.
A-frame Signs Coming to Oro Valley
At the Oro Valley Town Council, on Jan. 19, the 90-day performance data received from 16 of the 35 businesses, which participated in the Town's Temporary Sign Waiver Program, was presented. The signs requested and approved were almost evenly divided between banners and A-frames (sandwich boards).
Banners are allowed under the Town's current sign code. The business community could have used them without a temporary waiver, and can continue to use them. A-frame signs are another story.
A-frames are currently prohibited in Oro Valley's sign code. The Town staff had difficulty doing an accurate analysis of the economic data received; therefore, they could not determine if signs were the only factor leading to improvement for 12 businesses. The Town staff also evaluated the use of A-frames and recommended no use of A-frames.
In spite of this, a council member stated A-frame signs should be allowed under the new upcoming sign code. You can be assured that the very active vocal minority of the Town's stakeholders (chamber of commerce, real estate establishment, developers and builders) will be sending e-mails and/or speaking in favor of A-frame signs.
In my opinion, based on performance results submitted by only eight businesses, there is no justification for businesses or the town council to support the permanent or temporary usage of A-frames under the new sign code.
Do not expect your town council to prohibit the use of A-frame signs. It will allow them and then tell the Town's major stakeholders-the residents-that it heard no loud and clear messages from residents not wanting the Town's scenic roads lined with A-frames and additional signage.
This is the Oro Valley residents' last chance to decide if they are for or against sign clutter (including A-frames), and the resulting degradation of Oro Valley.
Don't let the vocal minority stakeholders make the choices for you. Contact the mayor and council members. Attend and speak at the March 2 council meeting. Let your opinions be known about A-frames signs coming to Oro Valley.
Signs beget signs!
Donald Bristow, Oro Valley
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