Bits and Pieces

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Oro Valley Council Members questioned the unlimited maintenance to which the town would commit related to the "experimental" panels on the sound wall that will built by ADOT.  The problem is that the burden of cost falls on Oro Valley and not on ADOT.  The wall will be 18' tall, that will look like 8' from road level.  The fact that it is an experiment troubled council members.  The item was continued. The council members simply did not have sufficient information on which to make a decision.
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The council re-elected Lou Waters Oro Valley Town Council Vice Mayor.
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Oro Valley Council Member Waters noted, during this Wednesday's council meeting, that there have been 300 school shooting incidents nationwide since Columbine (1999).  Chief Sharpe then discussed the SRO program, introducing the SRO's in the audience.  Mayor Hiremath praised the officers.  As you know, we also have written of this excellent program.
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This week, the Oro Valley Town Council approved four liquor licenses for Great American Playhouse, CVS, CMG Chinese Bistro, and Sprouts.  No discussion was needed. Actually, it was quite an entertaining five minutes.
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"A-frame" signs are not permitted under the Oro Valley sign code.  However, this week, the Oro Valley Town Council Council approved the extension of the temporary use of "A-frame" signs." This is the second extension of the original permission. Looks more like it's a permanent addition to the sign code!
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"Oro Valley has hired Kristy Diaz-Trahan as its next Parks and Recreation Director." (source)  Welcome to Oro Valley, Kristy.
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