Douglas public meetings in 2022

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on December 14, 2022, contains only a link to Municode Agendas and no specific agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on December 14, 2022, contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and no substantive agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda details are not provided in this document.

City Council

The agenda for the December 14, 2022 Douglas City Council meeting consists solely of a link to Municode's agenda platform, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. This appears to be procedural boilerplate rather than a substantive agenda.

The City Council approved a loan agreement and a construction contract for the design and drilling of New Well #18. The council also authorized the acceptance of two grants for transit and library programming and held first readings for ordinances regarding personnel rules and the dissolution of the Public Housing Authority.

• Approved $2.1M loan from Water Infrastructure Authority of Arizona for New Well #18 (6-0)
• Awarded $1,132,524.02 bid to KP Ventures for New Production Water Well 18 (6-0)
• Approved $60,000 grant from Freeport McMoRan Foundation for transit bus purchase (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 grant for library 'Healthy Choices at Your Library' programming (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1154 to dissolve Public Housing Authority (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1155 amending city personnel rules (6-0)
• Approved November 2022 expenditures totaling $2,477,661.64 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for October 25 and November 9, 2022 (6-0)

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The Board approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed RV park electrical upgrades, golf course maintenance, and the potential need for a golf course superintendent.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes with modifications (unanimous)

Local Pension Board - Fire

This is the agenda for the Douglas Local Fire Pension Board meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting agenda itself and an agenda with actions, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive items listed in the provided text.

• Local Fire Board Agenda 12132022
• Local Fire Board Agenda With Actions 12132022

The Board approved the enrollment of four new Douglas firefighters into the Public Safety Pensions Retirement System (PSPRS). Members also reviewed the 2021 actuarial valuation report showing the Fire fund is 99.3% funded.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 15, 2022
• Approved enrollment of Christopher Skinner, Ruben Paco Samaniego, Paulian Duran, and Tatiana Lucio into PSPRS

Local Pension Board - Police

This is a procedural agenda for the Douglas Local Police Board meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda document and an actions version, with no specific items detailed.

• Agenda for Local Police Board meeting on 12/13/2022
• Agenda with actions document included

The Board reviewed the 2021 actuarial employer valuation, which showed the Police fund is 101% funded. This is an increase from 31.9% the previous year, attributed to the City's issuance of Taxable Pledged Revenue Obligations.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 1, 2022

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority Bylaw Committee appointed a chairperson and a designee to handle agendas and minutes. The committee also approved minutes from five previous meetings in 2022.

• Appointed Ida Pedrego as Chair of the Bylaw Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Diana LaMar as Designee to prepare Bylaw Committee Agenda and Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 29, October 13, October 20, November 17, and November 29, 2022 (unanimous)

Local Pension Board - Police

This is a procedural agenda for the Douglas, AZ Local Pension Board - Police meeting on December 1, 2022. The agenda lists two items: the standard agenda and an agenda with actions, both provided as PDF documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Local Police Board Agenda 12012022
• Local Police Board Agenda With Actions 12012022

The Local Pension Board approved the enrollment of two new police officers into the Public Safety Pensions Retirement System (PSPRS). The board also approved the meeting minutes from December 13, 2021.

• Approved enrollment of officers Jonathan Loya and Alan Mahtapene into PSPRS
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13, 2021

Merit System Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Douglas, AZ Merit System Board meeting on December 1, 2022. It lists two agenda documents, one with actions, but provides no details on specific items to be discussed or decided.

• Agenda for Merit System Board meeting on 12/01/2022
• Agenda with actions document also posted

The Board reviewed and agreed to proposed changes to the City's personnel rules and regulations. These changes, which include updates to sick leave, holiday pay, and hiring criteria, will be sent to the City Council for readings on December 14 and January 11, 2023.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 5, 2019
• Agreed to proposed personnel rule changes (unanimous)
• Proposed adding Juneteenth as an observed city holiday
• Proposed removing seniority advantages in internal hiring to prioritize merit
• Proposed updating residence requirements to align with ARS 9-500.476 for public safety employees
• Proposed allowing probationary extensions up to two years for required certifications

Industrial Development Authority

The Bylaw Committee held a work session to review and recommend revisions to the IDA bylaws. The committee agreed to change the threshold for passing bylaw revisions from a simple majority to two-thirds. A red-lined draft will be created for review by IDA directors.

• Agreed to increase bylaw revision passing threshold from simple majority to two-thirds (2/3)
• Decided to maintain the 'Other Committees' section in the bylaws
• Added requirement that committee Chairs must be a Director of the Authority
• Removed the Miscellaneous section
• Agreed to seek attorney opinion on grace periods for directors receiving loans, grants, or consultant positions
• Determined to leave Article VIII 8.5 regarding President expenditures blank pending IDA director decision

Finance Committee

The City of Douglas Finance Committee will meet to introduce a new member and receive presentations on the end-of-fiscal-year 2021-2022 financial update and the first quarter financial update for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda includes time for public comment on items not on the agenda. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Introduction of new Finance Committee member Elisa Watson
• Presentation/discussion of end of fiscal year 2021-2022 financial update
• Presentation/discussion of first quarter financial update for fiscal year 2022-2023

Finance Committee

The Douglas Finance Committee met to receive presentations and discussions on the end-of-fiscal-year 2021-2022 financial update and the first quarter update for fiscal year 2022-2023. No action was taken on these items. The meeting also included introductions and public comment opportunities, and adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Presentation/discussion of end of fiscal year 2021-2022 financial update
• Presentation/discussion of first quarter financial update for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Introduction of new Finance Committee member Elisa Watson
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The committee received financial status updates for the end of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-2023. No substantive policy or spending decisions were recorded.

• Introduced new committee member Elisa Watson
• Reviewed end of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 financial status
• Reviewed first quarter financial status of Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority voted to apply for the Thriving Community Program. The board also authorized the contact of a CPA to audit financial records and communicate with the IRS.

• Approved application to work with the Thriving Community Program (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to allow Patrick to contact a CPA for a financial records audit and IRS contact (Unanimous)
• Outsourcing for a new attorney: No action taken

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on November 16, 2022, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda details are not provided in this document.

The City Council approved the purchase of a property at 1300 N. San Antonio Avenue for $900,000 using unrestricted general fund reserves. Other actions included approving a land sale, accepting a Walmart grant, and establishing airport hangar lease fees.

• Approved sale of land at 15th Street and Van Buren to Encarnacion and Nadia Denise Baez (5-0)
• Approved $900,000 purchase of 1300 N. San Antonio Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted $3,500 grant from Walmart (6-0)
• Approved $21,500 transfer to Society of St. Vincent de Paul for a community garden (6-0)
• Approved airport T-hangar lease fees at $100 for 25X44 and $125 for 25X65 units (6-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and appointed a Secretary to ensure compliance with bylaws. The board discussed the use of their current attorney and the need for a qualified CPA for audits.

• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ida Pedrego as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda provides only a link to the Municode agendas page and lists no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

The City Council approved the first reading of two ordinances regarding land transactions and authorized a transit agreement with the City of Bisbee. The council also approved October 2022 expenditures totaling $1,908,761.41.

• Approved October 2022 expenditures of $1,908,761.41 (5-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 22-1152 to sell land at 15th Street and Van Buren to Encarnacion and Nadia Denise Baez for $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 22-1153 to purchase property at 1300 N. San Antonio Avenue for $900,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1529 for an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bisbee for public transit services at an annual cost to Bisbee of $227,125.00 (5-0)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on October 25, 2022, contains only a link to Municode agendas and no specific agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council approved the donation of 80 acres of land and utilities to the United States for a new commercial port of entry. The agreement includes a reverter clause returning the land to the city if construction does not begin within five years. Council also directed staff to continue negotiations for real estate purchases for economic development.

• Approved Ordinance No. 22-1151 to donate 80 acres of land and utilities to the U.S. for a commercial port of entry (7-0)
• Approved entering into executive session to discuss real estate acquisition (7-0)
• Approved adjourning executive session (7-0)
• Directed staff to continue negotiations to purchase property for economic development
• Directed staff to proceed with lawful foreclosure process of city lien properties

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. Discussion focused on the golf course's financial status, RV park improvements pending apartment sale proceeds, and maintenance updates including irrigation system recommendations and staffing. No binding decisions were made on substantive items beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting of October 12, 2022, contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the detailed agenda is not included in this document.

• No specific agenda items provided

The council held a special meeting primarily to conduct an executive session regarding the potential sale of several city-owned properties and the annual performance evaluation of the city manager. After the closed session, the mayor reported that staff was instructed to pursue a second bidder for the 15th Street and Van Buren property, develop a bid package for five lots at Rancho La Perilla, and take possession of the T-hangars at the airport when the lease expires on November 12, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss property sales and city manager evaluation (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only a link to the Municode agendas platform and contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

The council voted 6-0 to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-1151, authorizing the donation of 80 acres of city-owned land near James Ranch Road to the U.S. government for construction of a new commercial port of entry. The council also approved several resolutions, including accepting a $168,960 Tohono O'odham Nation grant for a fire engine, a $95,238 FEMA grant for a fire sprinkler system, and the sale of city-owned property on Pan American Ave and 11th Street to Cox Communications for $130,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 22-1151 to donate 80 acres for a new commercial port of entry (6-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1525 ratifying an intergovernmental agreement with Cochise County for plan review and building inspection services (6-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1526 accepting a $168,960 Tohono O'odham Nation grant for a Type 6 fire engine (6-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1527 accepting a $95,238.09 FEMA AFG grant for a fire protection sprinkler system (6-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1528 adopting final rule revisions to the Family Self Sufficiency Program Action Plan (6-0).
• Ratified Resolution No. 22-1519 transferring the housing program from the City of Douglas Housing Authority to the Housing Authority of Cochise County (6-0).
• Approved acceptance of Cox Communications' $130,000 bid to purchase city-owned property on Pan American Ave and 11th Street (6-0).
• Approved a first amendment to the T-Mobile West LLC site easement agreement at Copper King Baseball Stadium to relocate a generator (6-0).

Transit Advisory Committee

The Douglas Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to review quarterly financial statements, vehicle status, and new hires, and to discuss the final budget for the 2022-2024 5311 grant, a renewal of the Bisbee intergovernmental agreement, and an award from Freeport-McMoRan. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Quarterly operations financial statement handout
• Vehicle report
• New hires/driver update
• 2022-2024 5311 grant final budget awarded
• Bisbee IGA renewal

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority approved a $75,000 loan to Efren Bracamonte for the New Warehouse Bar project at 2.5% interest, with interest-only payments for one year and a maximum term of 7 years. The motion included conditions requiring quarterly progress reports, insurance, and Pioneer Title due diligence. The board also discussed updating IDA bylaws and scheduled training for October 21.

• Approved $75,000 loan for New Warehouse Bar at 2.5% interest, interest-only for 1 year, max 7-year term (unanimous)
• Required quarterly progress reports from borrower as condition of loan
• Discussed updating IDA bylaws; next meeting date changed due to member availability
• Set training for October 21 at 1 p.m.; only excused members may attend virtually

Douglas Community Housing Corporation

The board unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement for the sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments for $4.934 million. They also authorized a Project Capital Needs Assessment not to exceed $8,000, engaged Addington & Associates for the FY 2021/2022 financial audit, and contracted with Trees “R” Us for tree pruning at $9,400. Meeting minutes from July 7 and July 12, 2022, were approved.

• Approved sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments for $4.934M (unanimous)
• Authorized PCNA inspection report not to exceed $8,000 (unanimous)
• Engaged Addington & Associates for FY 2021/2022 financial audit (unanimous)
• Contracted with Trees “R” Us for tree pruning at $9,400 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 7 and July 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas met and took several actions. They unanimously approved hiring Larry Moss, CPA, to audit IDA financials, approved past meeting minutes, and voted to hire attorney Charles Lotzar for a mandatory IDA 101 training session. Funding for 'The New Warehouse Bar' was tabled with no action, and a discussion on bylaws was held without action.

• Hired Larry Moss, CPA, to audit IDA financials (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2021 and 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled funding for 'The New Warehouse Bar'
• Hired Charles Lotzar to provide IDA 101 class (unanimous)
• Discussed IDA bylaws; no action taken

The Industrial Development Authority voted to hire Larry Moss, a CPA from H&R Block, to conduct a major audit of the IDA's financials. The board also approved past meeting minutes, tabled a decision on funding for The New Warehouse Bar pending contractor quotes, and voted to purchase a filing cabinet for records. A motion to hire attorney Charles Lotzar to provide an IDA 101 class on board member duties was also approved.

• Approved hiring Larry Moss as CPA for IDA financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved past meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled funding decision for The New Warehouse Bar until next meeting
• Approved purchase of a filing cabinet for IDA records (unanimous)
• Approved hiring attorney Charles Lotzar for IDA 101 class (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only a link to the Municode agendas platform and contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The City Council held a work session to discuss two downtown revitalization initiatives: the Downtown Streetscape Project and a Historic Preservation Program. No formal votes were taken; the session was for presentation and discussion only. Council members expressed concerns about the streetscape project's cost and impact on historic character, while the historic preservation program was introduced as a concept for future consideration.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the work session
• Discussed Downtown Streetscape Project with estimated construction cost of $3.9 million
• Introduced Historic Preservation Program concept for downtown Douglas

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit (CUP-2022-03) for an accessory dwelling unit on a mobile home residence parcel. The commission will also discuss staff communications and other routine items.

• CUP-2022-03: Accessory dwelling unit in MHR zoning district (APN 41016089)
• Action agenda from August 16, 2022 meeting
• Building Specialist position open and posted online
• Updated City Zoning Districts Maps available in October
• City of Phoenix General Design Guidelines for Historic Properties (1996)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

The council approved a $231,318.30 contract with KP Ventures for slip-lining Well 14, which has been out of service for 12 years due to arsenic levels. A contract award for a broadband network and telecommunications plan was tabled. The council also approved rezoning a parcel at N. Washington Avenue and E. Highway 80 from single-family residential to general commercial, and authorized the transfer of the Housing Authority Voucher Program to Cochise County.

• Approved $231,318.30 bid award to KP Ventures for Well 14 slip-lining (7-0)
• Tabled contract award to Native Network Inc. for broadband network and telecommunications plan (7-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1150 rezoning parcel at N. Washington Avenue and E. Highway 80 to General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1516 naming Veteran's Park playground as Korean War Hero Playground (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1517 submitting CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1518 authorizing grant application for Housing Choice Voucher Family Self Sufficiency Program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1519 authorizing intergovernmental agreement to transfer Housing Authority Voucher Program to Cochise County (7-0)
• Approved four highway safety grants totaling $54,427 for occupant protection, DUI enforcement, pedestrian/bicycle safety, and selective traffic enforcement (6-0, Councilmember Acosta recused)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the September 14, 2022 meeting of the Douglas City Council, only a link to the Municode agendas platform.

The council held a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance No. 22-1150, which would rezone a property (APN 410-10-008) from Single-Family Residential 32000 (SFR32) to General Commercial (GC). No public comments were submitted. The meeting was adjourned without a vote on the ordinance.

• Public hearing held for Ordinance No. 22-1150 zoning map amendment
• No public participation requests were submitted
• Meeting adjourned without voting on the ordinance

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting on September 14, 2022, contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and no listed agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

The City Council held a special meeting public hearing to discuss the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). No decisions were made; the meeting was solely for public comment. Two residents spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was a public hearing only

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas will discuss and decide on funding for The New Warehouse Bar, review its bylaws with Diana LaMar, and consider hiring an attorney for a board member duties class. The meeting also includes routine items like the treasurer's report and approval of past minutes.

• Discussion/Decision on funding for The New Warehouse Bar
• Discussion on IDA Bylaws with Diana LaMar
• Discussion/Decision to bring in an IDA Attorney for IDA 101 class
• Approval of minutes from 2021 and 2022 meetings

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The board received a Troon agronomy report showing severe turf, irrigation, and equipment deficiencies at the golf course. No binding decisions were made on the report; discussion focused on staffing and potential funding from sale of La Perilla apartments. The board approved minutes from prior meetings with corrections.

• Approved May 24 and July 19, 2022 meeting minutes with modifications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas met and approved the treasurer's report unanimously. A funding request for the New Warehouse Bar was tabled with no action taken. Consent agenda items, including several meeting minutes, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved treasurer's report
• Tabled funding request for New Warehouse Bar
• Deferred approval of meeting minutes from Jan 11, Jan 26, Mar 8, Apr 12, Jul 12, and Aug 9, 2022

The Industrial Development Authority approved the Treasurer's report unanimously. A funding request for the New Warehouse Bar was tabled with no action taken. Consent agenda items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Tabled funding request for New Warehouse Bar
• Deferred consent agenda items to next meeting

Local Pension Board - Fire

This is a procedural meeting of the Douglas, AZ Local Pension Board for Fire. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and an agenda with actions; no substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting agenda for August 15, 2022
• Agenda with actions document

The Douglas Local Pension Board (Fire) met on August 15, 2022, and approved the minutes from December 13, 2021. The board voted unanimously to table Jairo Lopez's disability retirement application, pending medical evaluations by board-selected doctors and receipt of relevant records, including an incident report and witness statement. The board also entered executive session for legal advice and confidential medical review, and reconvened without Lopez, who did not rejoin after the session.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice and confidential medical review (unanimous)
• Tabled disability retirement application for Jairo Lopez (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting of August 10, 2022, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform and no specific agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Douglas City Council approved the consent agenda, including the July 2022 expenditure report of $1,855,378.14 and meeting minutes, with item 7C (committee appointments) discussed separately. The council also approved five resolutions: an intergovernmental agreement with the school district for internships, the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan, a lease amendment for the animal shelter, a SEAGO transit service renewal, and a grant for ADA gaming tables. Additionally, the council approved a T-Mobile lease amendment and held an executive session on potential property sales, directing staff to continue with the airport IFB and negotiate with the second bidder for the 15th Street property.

• Approved consent agenda items 7A & 7B (expenditure report, minutes) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 7C (committee appointments) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1511: IGA with school district for internships (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1512: FY 2022 Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1513: Animal shelter lease amendment at $3,121.80/month (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1514: SEAGO transit service renewal for $35,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1515: $3,500 grant for ADA gaming tables at Castro Park (6-0)
• Approved First Amendment to T-Mobile lease, rent increase to $300/month (6-0)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists only a link to the Municode agendas platform, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Douglas City Council met in a special public hearing to allow comment on the CDBG Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2022. No members of the public spoke, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned after the hearing.

• Held public hearing on CDBG Annual Action Plan FY2022 (no public comment)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m. (motion by Morales, second by Acosta)

Industrial Development Authority

The board tabled a loan request for The New Warehouse bar after discussion about collateral and repayment, and voted to consult attorneys before making a decision. They also approved continued funding for Ramirez Advisors LLC for Two-Port Solution consulting, contingent on discussing concerns with the City of Douglas. A dispute with OVA Enterprises was tabled pending legal guidance.

• Tabled loan for The New Warehouse bar to consult attorneys (unanimous)
• Approved continued funding for Ramirez Advisors LLC for Two-Port Solution consulting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on City of Douglas IDA vs. OVA Enterprises pending legal guidance (unanimous)
• Tabled funding procedures for IDA by President's direction

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The Douglas Public Facility Municipal Property Corporation board approved its FY 2022/2023 budget unanimously. The city subsidy remains at $180,000. Discussion covered Troon's site audit, a water grant, and potential funding for reseeding, including a possible sale of La Perilla Apartments. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved MPC FY 2022/2023 budget (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

The City of Douglas Mayor and Council adopted the final operating budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 at $59,938,892 via Resolution No. 22-1509, passing 5-0. The budget includes a 2% COLA, market salary adjustments, police trainee funding, and capital projects. A proposed amendment to add $3,000 for a youth drug prevention program failed 2-3.

• Adopted FY 2022/23 final operating budget of $59,938,892 (5-0)
• Amendment to add $3,000 for Douglas Youth Coalition/La Frontera from Vision 2032 line item failed (2-3)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on July 13, 2022, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included here.

The Douglas City Council approved the consent agenda, including $3.24M in June expenditures, meeting minutes, committee appointments, and a gas/diesel bid award. They also passed three ordinances and one resolution, all by 5-0 votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,242,522.62 June expenditures (5-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1147 accepting donated property from Richard & Debra Holman (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1149 selling land at 15th St & Van Buren Ave to Byrd's Sheet Metal (5-0)
• Approved revised third reading of Ordinance 21-1141 amending water and sewer fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1510 designating City Treasurer Luis Pedroza as Chief Fiscal Officer (5-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council met in a special public hearing on July 13, 2022, for the final hearing on the annual budget adoption for fiscal year 2022/2023. No members of the public addressed the council during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions or votes recorded.

• Held final public hearing on FY 2022/2023 annual budget adoption (no public comment)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:21 p.m. (motion by Grijalva, second by Acosta)

Douglas Community Housing Corporation

The Douglas Community Housing Corporation tabled discussion on a new 10-year Project Capital Needs Assessment (PCNA) report until more information is received from the loan servicer, Walker-Dunlap. The board unanimously accepted the bid from Sierra Carmichael USA, LLC for the sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments, allowing negotiations to begin. The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2022.

• Tabled PCNA report discussion until more info from Walker-Dunlap (unanimous)
• Accepted Sierra Carmichael USA, LLC bid for Rancho La Perilla sale (unanimous)
• Directed city to start legal process for sale negotiations
• Scheduled next regular meeting for October 6, 2022

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas held a special meeting on July 12, 2022, taking action on several funding requests. They unanimously tabled a decision on funding for Ramirez Advisors LLC for LPOE consulting services, declined funding requests from A&S International for a grocery store and from Marlin's, and tabled a request for the New Warehouse Bar until the next meeting. They also tabled a discussion on funding request procedures to a work session.

• Tabled funding for Ramirez Advisors LLC for LPOE consulting services
• Declined funding request from A&S International for grocery store
• Declined funding request for Marlin's
• Tabled funding request for New Warehouse Bar
• Tabled funding request procedures discussion

The Industrial Development Authority tabled a decision on continued funding for Ramirez Advisors LLC's consulting services, pending further discussion. The board unanimously declined funding requests from A&S International for a grocery store and from Marlin's, and tabled a funding request for the New Warehouse Bar. A discussion on funding request procedures was also tabled to a work session.

• Tabled funding decision for Ramirez Advisors LLC consulting services (unanimous)
• Declined funding request from A&S International for grocery store (unanimous)
• Declined funding request from Marlin's (unanimous)
• Tabled funding request for New Warehouse Bar (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on funding request procedures to work session (unanimous)

Douglas Community Housing Corporation

The Douglas Community Housing Corporation board tabled a decision on awarding a bid for the sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments, pending review of the two proposals in a special meeting. The board also approved purchasing a connex box for storage and directed staff to obtain quotes for a new 10-year Project Capital Needs Assessment (PCNA) inspection, as required by HUD. Minutes from April 7, 2022, were corrected and approved.

• Corrected and approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of connex box and placement on apartment property (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining quotes for PCNA inspection (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on awarding bid for sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments (unanimous)

City Council

The Douglas City Council held a special meeting and approved four items: a 10-year lease with Sun State Towers for a communications facility, a rezoning of a parcel at N. Washington Ave and E. Highway 80 from residential to commercial, a resolution to join the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool for insurance, and a contract renewal for City Magistrate Alma Vildosola with a salary increase to $30,000. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included a certificate of recognition for Firefighter Andres Escojido for assisting residents during a structure fire in Bisbee.

• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1148, Sun State Towers lease (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1150, rezoning at N. Washington Ave & E. Highway 80 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1507, joining Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1508, magistrate contract renewal, amended to $30,000 salary (5-0)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting of June 8, 2022, contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and no specific agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on June 8, 2022, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform and no listed agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

The Council approved the FY2022-23 tentative budget (Resolution 22-1506) and the third reading of the property tax levy ordinance (22-1146), keeping the rate at 1.1519. It also approved naming the Veterans Park playground for SFC Frank G. Vejar and three other missing-in-action heroes, and approved several other resolutions and ordinances. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-1506 adopting FY2022-23 tentative budget (6-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1146, property tax levy at 1.1519 rate (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1503 naming Veterans Park playground for SFC Frank G. Vejar and 3 missing heroes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1504 MOU with Douglas Veterans Memorial Committee (6-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1147 accepting donated lots from Richard & Debra Holman (6-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1148 lease with Sun State Towers for communications facility (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1149 sale of land to Byrd's Sheet Metal and Construction (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1150 rezoning at N. Washington Ave & E. Highway 80 to General Commercial (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Douglas Finance Committee met and voted to recommend approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget for the City of Douglas. The recommendation will go to the Mayor and Council. The vote passed 4-0.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget recommendation (passed 4-0)

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget as presented. The committee also decided not to fund the Douglas Community Coalition request at this time, and discussed but did not require DARC to rebrand. Staff will present the budget recommendations to Mayor and Council.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 operating budget (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Douglas Community Coalition request
• Decided staff will present budget recommendations to Mayor and Council
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m.

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The Douglas Public Facility Municipal Property Corporation board met and discussed a potential management agreement with Troon, a golf management company, including a $10,000 advisory service fee. The board also reviewed the FY 2022/2023 budget, which includes a $180,000 subsidy, and discussed the condition of the golf course shed, which was not condemned. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only action taken was approving the April 26, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Troon management, including $10,000 advisory fee (no action)
• Discussed FY 2022/2023 budget with $180,000 subsidy (no action)
• Discussed shed condition; OSHA violations corrected (no action)

Finance Committee

The Douglas City Council and Finance Committee will hold a special joint meeting to certify the May 17, 2022 general election results on 18 proposed charter amendments, approve the Douglas Rides implementation plan and policy statement, and discuss employee health insurance contracts. The council will also receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Resolution 22-1501: Adopt results of May 17, 2022 general election on 18 proposed City Charter amendments
• Resolution 22-1502: Approve Douglas Rides Implementation Plan and Policy Statement (Title VI, ADA compliance)
• Employee health insurance contracts discussion
• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget presentation

City Council

The Douglas City Council certified the May 17, 2022 charter election results, approving all 18 proposed amendments. It also approved the Douglas Rides implementation plan and renewed employee health insurance contracts with increased city contributions. The FY 2022/2023 budget was presented for discussion but no formal action was taken.

• Certified charter election results, approving 18 charter amendments (7-0)
• Approved Douglas Rides implementation plan and policy statement (7-0)
• Approved health insurance contract renewals with Marpai Health, Aetna, American Health Holding, and Broadreach Medical Resources, plus new contract with Berkley (7-0)
• Set monthly city health insurance contributions at $616.08 for employee-only and $968.50 for employee + family (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 amendment to keep Plan A family coverage costs flat (7-0)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only a link to the Municode platform for accessing meeting materials. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Douglas City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 22-1146, setting the property tax rate at 1.1519, which will levy $669,226 for FY 2022-23. They also awarded contracts for a new well (#18) and the sale of city-owned property, and approved resolutions for airport security fencing, a WIFA loan application, an entertainment district, and several intergovernmental agreements. All votes were 7-0 except the airport fencing grant, which passed 6-1.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1146, property tax levy of $669,226 (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Stantec for Well #18 design and construction management (7-0)
• Awarded bid to Byrd's Construction for sale of city property at 15th St & Van Buren Ave (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1147, accepting donated lots from Holman (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1148, Sun State Towers lease for communications facility (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1494, creating Bryan's Way artistic crosswalks (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1495, ADOT grant for airport security fencing (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 22-1499, creating entertainment district in Historic Preservation Overlay (7-0)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

The City Council held a special meeting with presentations on alley cleanup and facility naming guidelines, then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the potential sale of the Douglas Municipal Airport and city-owned property at 15th Street and Van Buren. No formal decisions were made on the presentations; the only action was the executive session vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss airport sale (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss 15th & Van Buren property sale (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session (6-0)

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The Douglas Public Facility Municipal Property Corporation board approved the March 15, 2022 minutes with corrections. They discussed a potential golf course management contract with Troon, including a webinar and requested documents, but took no action. The board also reviewed the FY 2022/2023 budget, including capital items and water system concerns, but made no formal decisions on those topics.

• Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Discussed Troon golf management proposal, no action taken
• Discussed FY 2022/2023 budget, no formal decision
• Discussed capital improvement priorities, no vote
• Discussed irrigation and water use, no action
• Discussed maintenance and fundraising ideas, no formal action

City Council

The agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on April 13, 2022, consists solely of a link to the Municode agendas page. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, indicating the agenda is procedural boilerplate.

The City Council held a special meeting that included a public hearing on the City of Douglas Housing Authority's Section 8 Administrative Plan, an annual document required by HUD. No public participation forms were submitted, and no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned shortly after the hearing.

• Held public hearing on Housing Authority Administrative Plan (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m.

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only a link to the Municode agendas portal.

The Douglas City Council held a special meeting on April 13, 2022, primarily to conduct a public hearing on zoning regulations related to the third readings of Ordinances 22-1143 and 22-1145. No members of the public addressed the council during the hearing, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Held public hearing on Ordinances 22-1143 and 22-1145 (no public comment)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m.

City Council

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The Douglas City Council approved a $89,830 Parks and Recreation Master Plan contract with Pros Consulting, a departmental reorganization ordinance, zoning regulation amendments, a rezoning of three parcels on N. Leslie Canyon Rd to Heavy Industry, and the first reading of the FY2023 tax levy ordinance keeping the rate at 1.1519. The council also approved resolutions for the Public Housing Authority's FY2022 Administrative Plan, a $648,719 Operation Stonegarden grant, and ratification of the March 8 primary mail ballot election results. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $89,830 Parks and Recreation Master Plan contract with Pros Consulting (6-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1142 departmental reorganization (6-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1143 zoning regulation amendments (6-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 22-1145 rezoning three parcels on N. Leslie Canyon Rd to Heavy Industry (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1146 FY2023 tax levy at 1.1519 rate (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1491 PHA Administrative Plan FY2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1492 accepting $648,719 Operation Stonegarden grant (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1493 ratifying March 8 primary mail ballot election results (6-0)

Douglas Community Housing Corporation

The Douglas Community Housing Corporation approved a motion to have the city prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the Rancho La Perilla Apartments, following direction from the Mayor and Council. The board also approved the January 13, 2022 meeting minutes and received financial and management reports, including a 92% occupancy rate with five vacant units.

• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to prepare RFP for sale of Rancho La Perilla Apartments (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The Douglas Public Facility Municipal Property Corporation board approved increases to RV park and bar prices, with existing RV renters grandfathered for 6-8 months. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings with a correction. Updates were provided on the golf course sale, maintenance, and OB Sports discussions, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved RV park and bar price increases (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Nov 23, 2021 and Jan 19, 2022 as corrected (unanimous)

City Council

The Douglas City Council approved the March 8 primary mail ballot election results, adopted a departmental reorganization ordinance, and awarded a contract for Well #14 consulting services. A zoning code amendment was tabled, and a related rezoning request was approved contingent on that amendment. A separate rezoning for Foothills Addition lots was denied.

• Approved Resolution 22-1489 adopting primary mail ballot election results (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1142 for departmental reorganization (4-0)
• Tabled second reading of Ordinance 22-1143 (zoning code amendments) (3-1)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 22-1145 rezoning Leslie Canyon Rd parcels to Heavy Industry (4-0)
• Denied first reading of Ordinance 22-1144 rezoning Foothills Addition lots to SFR6 (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Stantec Consulting for Well #14 construction management (4-0)
• Entered executive session on Rancho La Perilla Apartments sale (4-0)
• Directed staff to reject last offer and reopen bid for La Perilla Apartments

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only a link to the Municode agendas portal.

The Douglas City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-1143, which adopts amendments to the zoning regulations for the Heavy Industry and Historic Preservation Overlay districts, and Ordinance No. 22-1145, which rezones three parcels on N. Leslie Canyon Road from residential and commercial to Heavy Industry. The council also approved Resolution No. 22-1488 to adopt the zoning amendments by reference as a public record, and approved the consent agenda including February expenditures and a well rehabilitation bid award. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $1,456,955.47 February expenditures and Well 14 bid award to Layne Christensen Co. (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1143 amending zoning regulations for Heavy Industry and Historic Preservation Overlay districts (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1488 declaring zoning amendments as public record to reduce publication costs (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 22-1145 rezoning three parcels on N. Leslie Canyon Road to Heavy Industry (5-0)

City Council

This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting of March 10, 2022, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Douglas Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing and regular meeting to consider four city-proposed zoning amendments. These include changes to heavy industrial and historic preservation overlay regulations, plus two zoning map amendments. The commission will vote to approve, amend, table, or deny each recommendation.

• ZCA-2022-01: Amend Title 17, Article 5, Section 510 (HI Heavy Industry) to allow HI uses on parcels under 5 acres with impact mitigation agreements
• ZCA-2022-02: Amend Title 17, Article 5, Section 513 (HP Historic Preservation Overlay) to expand commercial and craft manufacturing uses near Downtown Douglas
• ZMA-2022-01: Rezone 1.5 acres (E. 15th St between N. Jackson Ave and N. Van Buren Ave) from SFR8 to SFR6
• ZMA-2022-02: Rezone three parcels (4.39 acres total) on N. Leslie Canyon Rd to Heavy Industrial or Light Industrial

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas held a special meeting with presentations and discussions on several funding requests and loan terms, but no action was taken on any item. The meeting was procedural, covering a public comment period, project updates, and scheduling.

• Presentation on upcoming project by Alicia Buckhanan
• Funding request for Safe House by Ralph Robles
• Funding request from Biannca Dominguez
• Discussion on loan terms for 1303 F Ave

City Council

The agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on February 23, 2022, consists solely of a link to the Municode meetings page, with no listed agenda items. This appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

The City Council held a special meeting and voted 5-0 to award the bid for the Rancho La Perilla Apartments to Build Investments LLC, directing staff to prepare a purchase agreement. The council also discussed establishing an entertainment district and historic overlay zone in downtown, and heard a presentation on creating an endowment fund, but took no action on these items. The meeting included an executive session on the apartment sale and personnel evaluations.

• Awarded Rancho La Perilla Apartments bid to Build Investments LLC (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a purchase agreement for the apartment sale
• Entered executive session to discuss the bid and personnel evaluations (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session at 7:28 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Douglas City Council met in a special public hearing to receive input on the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration 5311 Grant Program for public transportation. No public comments were submitted, and no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Douglas City Council held a special public hearing to gather input on proposed amendments to the City Charter, which will be voted on by residents at the May 17, 2022 general election. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with staff presenting amendments covering election cycles, term limits, stipends, and other changes. The council adjourned without voting on any items.

• Held public hearing on proposed charter amendments (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved Resolution No. 22-1485, ordering charter amendment questions for the May 17, 2022 special election, including aligning general elections with state elections and updating fine/penalty disposition. An amendment adding 'Councilperson' to Article II, Section 6(B) was also approved. The Council then held an executive session and directed staff to continue negotiations on city-owned properties, including the Golf Course, RV Park, and La Perilla Apartments.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-1485 ordering charter amendment vote for May 17, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Amended motion to add 'Councilperson' to Article II, Section 6(B) (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:21 p.m. to discuss negotiations on city-owned properties (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)
• Directed staff to continue negotiations on La Perilla Apartments based on invitation for bids

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Douglas held a work session and approved a $70,000 loan to Studio Architecture at market rate, with conditions requiring detailed expense reporting. The board also voted to discuss purchasing the Joyson building with Joyson. No public comment was taken.

• Approved $70,000 loan to Studio Architecture at market rate
• Voted to discuss purchasing the Joyson building
• Loan requires detailed expense reporting to the IDA

The Industrial Development Authority approved a $70,000 loan to Studio Architecture at market rate, requiring detailed expense reporting and a lien on the property as collateral. The board also voted to negotiate with Joyson about purchasing its building to lease to Terra Tough, which lacks U.S. credit history. No public comments were made, and the next meeting is set for February 8, 2022.

• Approved $70,000 loan to Studio Architecture with market rate and expense detail requirement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to speak to Joyson about purchasing the Joyson building (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Douglas Finance Committee is meeting to approve past minutes and discuss the mid-year financial review for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda includes public comment on non-agenda items and adjournment. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2017, June 1, 2021, and September 20, 2021
• Presentation/discussion of mid-year financial review FY 2021-2022

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from November 1, 2017, June 1, 2021, and September 20, 2021. The committee also discussed the mid-year financial review for FY 2021-2022, noting that the closure of Food City and COVID-related border closures impacted retail sales tax revenue, but revenue is expected to increase now that the border is open. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Nov 1, 2017, Jun 1, 2021, and Sep 20, 2021 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Douglas Finance Committee met and approved minutes from three prior meetings (November 1, 2017; June 1, 2021; September 20, 2021) by a 4-0 vote. The committee also held a presentation and discussion of the mid-year financial review for FY 2021-2022, but took no action on it. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2017, June 1, 2021, and September 20, 2021 (4-0 vote)
• Presentation/discussion of mid-year financial review FY 2021-2022 (no action taken)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course

The board heard updates on ongoing negotiations for the sale of the golf course, RV park, and La Perilla apartments, but took no formal action. Staff is researching management options, including a model used by Tucson, and addressing water and capital needs. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with reports on finances and maintenance.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Douglas Community Housing Corporation

The Douglas Community Housing Corporation board approved the October 2021 meeting minutes, ratified the Certificate of Mortgagor, and approved the 2020/2021 audit and related certification. The board also received financial and management reports, noting reserves and occupancy improvements, and discussed a potential sale of the Rancho La Perilla Apartments.

• Approved October 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Certificate of Mortgagor (unanimous)
• Approved 2020/2021 audit and ratified signed audit certification dated 11/08/2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a consent agenda including $3.8M in December expenditures and a grant for Airport Park lighting. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Cochise County for election services and a lease with A&P Southwest LLC for 42,000 sq. ft. of vacant land at Joe Causey Park for contractor parking. Council directed staff to proceed with sale/lease of several city properties after an executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,809,203.43 December expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1483 for election services agreement with Cochise County (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-1484 leasing Joe Causey Park land to A&P Southwest LLC for $500/month (5-0, Lindemann recused)
• Directed staff to move forward with sale/lease of city properties (consensus)

Transit Advisory Committee

The Douglas Transit Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and introducing new members. They will discuss new business items such as a financial statement, vehicle report, a new ridership tracking application, and new hires. The committee will also review the 2022-2024 5311 grant application and receive updates on COVID-19 and the transit facility.

• Approval of July 28, 2021 minutes
• Introduction of new members John Vaughn and Matthew Gurney
• Discussion of new ridership tracking application
• Review of 2022-2024 5311 grant application
• Transit facility update

Industrial Development Authority

The Douglas Industrial Development Authority held a regular meeting with a full agenda. Members voted to table a funding request from Terra Tough, removed Robert Marrufo and Howard Henderson from all IDA financial accounts, and re-elected officers. A funding request from Studio Architecture was discussed with no action taken.

• Tabled Terra Tough funding request
• Removed Robert Marrufo and Howard Henderson from all Douglas IDA financial accounts
• Re-elected Patrick Scherden as President, Robert Fernandez as Vice President, Florencio Lopez as Treasurer
• Discussed Studio Architecture funding request with no action

The Industrial Development Authority tabled a funding request from Terra Tough, a fiberglass autobody parts manufacturer seeking to establish operations in Douglas, after discussion of building and financing needs. The board also voted unanimously to remove Robert Marrufo and Howard Henderson from all IDA financial accounts, and re-elected officers. No action was taken on a separate funding request from Studio Architecture.

• Tabled Terra Tough funding request (unanimous)
• Removed Robert Marrufo and Howard Henderson from all Douglas IDA financial accounts (unanimous)
• Re-elected Patrick Scherden as President, Robert Fernandez as Vice President, and Florencio Lopez as Treasurer (unanimous)
• No action taken on Studio Architecture funding request