CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Foster 7:02 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Hobby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Foster, Vice Mayor Cowell, Council Members Anderson, Kelley, Lukkasson and Winslow.
ABSENT: Council Member Lizarraga.
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Alex Taft, Town Attorney Walsma, Town Clerk Karen Norris.
REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Anderson announces a Town Hall meeting November 30th at 3:00 pm at the Q.I.A. December 1st is Coffee with Cops. Council Member Anderson reports that the Quartzsite Scholars’ Academy football team won the State Championship for their division. Members of the football team are present and introduce themselves.
Scholars’ Academy Principle Mr. McClenning comments regarding the football team, their coach Mr. Dickson and community support.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of accounts payable (Check Series: National Bank 31042 – 31069; Horizon
Community Bank 31201 - 31242/total = $465,597.55)
2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 9, 2010.
3. Renewal of Debbie Collier’s term on the Park Board, term to expire May 2013.
4. Renewal of Kevin Cushman’s term on the Park Board, term to expire April 2013.
5. Renewal of Billie Rhine’s term on the Park Board, term to expire April 2013.
6. Renewal of Shirley Phillips term on the Park Board, term to expire August 2013.
7. Approval of Christmas Light Parade route scheduled for December 4, 2010.
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to approve Consent Agenda items 1 -7. Motion seconded by Council Member Kelley. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS:
112310 – 1. Discussion and possible approval to write a letter of support for Southern Mohave Area Rural Transit.
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to write a letter of support for Southern Mohave Area Rural Transit. Motion seconded by Council Member Kelley. Mr. Michael P. Logan C.E.O. of River City Shuttle is present. Mr. Logan gives a brief overview of his company and the services being offered. Brief discussion on whether there is any financial obligations on part of the Town. Mr. Logan states that there is not. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
112310 – 2. Discussion and possible approval of IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) with La Paz County as it relates to the 2011 Special Election scheduled for March 8, 2011 and relates to May 17, 2011, if necessary.
Council Member Kelley motioned to approve IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) with La Paz County as it relates to the 2011 Special Election scheduled for March 8, 2011 and relates to May 17, 2011, if necessary. Motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
112310 – 3. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 10-21; Prohibition on use and sale of fireworks in the Town limits.
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 10-21; prohibition on use and sale of fireworks in the Town limits. Motion seconded by Mayor Foster. Town Manager Taft explains this ordinance is an adjustment to the recently passed fireworks ordinance in order to be in compliance with State law. Town Attorney Walsma gives a brief explanation of the certain types of fireworks and this ordinance allows for sale of consumer fireworks and prohibits use. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
112310 – 4. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 10-21; establishing public record of prohibiting the use and sale of fireworks in the Town limits.
Council Member Kelley motioned to approve Resolution No. 10-21; establishing public record of prohibiting the use and sale of fireworks in the Town limits. Motion seconded by Council Member Lukkasson. Mayor Foster calls for the vote. Vote – 6 in favor, 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
112310 – 5. Discussion and possible approval of Vendor Permit application for Russell E. Neihart, Pima Propane; propane sales, location 600 E. Kuehn St. (C2 Zoning).
Council Member Lukkasson motioned to approve Vendor Permit application for Russell E. Neihart, Pima Propane; propane sales, location 600 E. Kuehn St. (C2 Zoning). Motion seconded by Mayor Foster. Brief discussion regarding Pima Propane having obtained all their permits. Council Member Kelley and Council Member Winslow both opposed to approving this item because of public safety concerns. Mayor Foster calls for a roll call vote. Mayor Foster-aye, Vice Mayor Cowell-aye, Council Member Anderson-aye, Council Member Kelley-nay, Council Member Lizarraga-absent, Council Member Lukkasson-aye and Council Member Winslow-nay. 4 in favor, 2 opposed (Council Members Kelley and Winslow) and 1 member absent. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMUNICATIONS/PETITIONS & CITIZEN COMMENTS: (call to the public)
Mr. Russell Sias, resident, comments that everyone needs to start thinking about Quartzsite and utilize in decision making what is going to benefit Quartzsite. Mr. Sias states he has a hand out for each of the Council Members and gives them each an envelope.
Mr. Paul Staudt, resident, comments regarding seeing two people arrested on Town grounds. Mr. Staudt comments regarding papers served tonight does interest Chief Gilbert and all of Council. Mr. Staudt comments regarding Council actions and present recall.
Ms. Mary Huntley, resident, comments regarding honoring the young boys that are here tonight (Scholars’ football team), and should end Call to the Public and celebrate their championship with them.
Mr. Victor Lee, resident, agrees and is proud of the boys. Mr. Lee comments regarding what he has seen here at the meeting tonight. Mr. Lee comments regarding Quartzsite being a jewel and needs to be polished. Mr. Lee comments regarding the Town’s need to unite.
Ms. Hope Barrett, resident, comments regarding the incident that happened with Mr. Sias. Ms. Barrett coments regarding the examples being set for the young men here tonight. Ms. Barrett comments regarding showing respect and care for each other.
Ms. Rain Shanana GoldenBear comments to the Scholars’ football team players, they are awesome and the community is behind them. Ms. Goldenbear comments regarding the people coming together as a community and be the amazing community that we are.
Chief Gilbert commends the Scholars’ football team. He states they did an outstanding job and is proud of them. Chief Gilbert comments regarding this being the time of year to give thanks. Chief Gilbert wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:47 p.m.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of Quartzsite, Arizona, held on the 23rd day of November 2010.
I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 14th day of December 2010.
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Karen Norris, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
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Ed Foster, Mayor