Quartzsite public meetings in 2023

12/12/23

The Quartzsite Common Council is reviewing a resolution to establish new fees for various departments, including building permits and utilities. The meeting also includes discussions on community outreach funding and police equipment purchases.

• Proposed Resolution No. 23-08 to establish new fees for administration, building permits, and utilities
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford F150 SSV Crew Cab 4WD and outfitting for $65,897.12
• Purchase of an Intoxilyzer 9000 unit for $10,425.30 using grant funds
• Review of 2023-2024 applications for Community Outreach Funding for non-profit organizations
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $162,828.21

11/28/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss temporary road closures for the Christmas Light Parade and Hi Jolly Daze Parade. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding appointing a Town Manager to the La Paz Economic Development Corporation Board. Additionally, the Council will review modifications to the Backflow Control Program.

• Temporary road closures for Christmas Light Parade (Dec 8) and Hi Jolly Daze Parade (Jan 13)
• Appointment of Town Manager to the La Paz Economic Development Corporation Board
• Review of Title V, Chapter 53 Backflow Control Program
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $130,010.41
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $109,351.84

11/14/23

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a beer and wine license for the Pilot Travel Center on West Main Street. They will also discuss grant agreements for law enforcement supplies and a proposal to create a court diversion fee. Additionally, the Council may consider an amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement.

• Public hearing for Pilot Travel Center #328 liquor license at 1201 W Main Street
• Grant agreement for STEP enforcement supplies totaling $13,910
• Grant agreement for DUI enforcement supplies totaling $11,418
• Proposal to create a court diversion fee and request a security officer
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $263,280.95

10/24/23

The Council will discuss directing staff to create a Quartzsite Housing Authority. They will also conduct an annual performance review and consider contract amendments for the Town Manager. The agenda includes consideration of $286,821.57 in total accounts payable and payroll.

• Discussion on creating a Quartzsite Housing Authority
• Annual performance review and contract evaluation for the Town Manager
• Approval of $196,721.31 in accounts payable
• Swearing-in of new Police Department Officers

10/10/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and potentially adopt three new ordinances regarding business licenses, seasonal licenses, and special events. The Council will also consider authorizing bids for the Senior Center Kitchen Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, several non-profits will present reports on how community outreach funds were used during the 2022/23 fiscal year.

• Adoption of Business License Code Ordinance No. 23-07
• Adoption of Seasonal Business License Ordinance No. 23-08
• Adoption of Special Events Ordinance No. 23-09
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the Senior Center Kitchen Rehabilitation Project
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $175,607.59

09/26/23

The Common Council will consider several business items including a beer garden license for the Fall Festival and potential bids for a new splash pad. The agenda also includes discussions on commercial utility fee modifications and updating town building regulations.

• Beer Garden special event liquor license application for the Fall Festival on November 18, 2023
• Authorization to advertise bids for splash pad construction based on a design by RICK Engineering
• Modification of commercial utility wastewater base fees for Rice Ranch — Vrbetta
• Adoption of 2018 Technical Code updates for Town Code Chapter 150 Building Regulations
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $241,351.82

09/12/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included payments for accounts payable and payroll. The council discussed the 2024 General Plan draft and economic development projects, and noted the closure of the town woodchipper area due to missing BLM documentation.

• Approved accounts payable checks #51261-51285 and #51296-51307 totaling $100,708.18 (7-0)
• Approved payroll checks #51286-51295 totaling $91,729.78 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2023 Regular Council Meeting and August 23, 2023 Work Session (7-0)

09/12/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss workshop dates and content for the General Plan with a VISTA representative. The agenda also includes reports on economic development activities and BLM property issues. Additionally, the council will consider approving recent meeting minutes and various payments totaling $192,437.96.

• General Plan Workshop dates and content discussion
• Economic Development Activities report
• BLM property issues report
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $100,708.18
• Approval of payroll totaling $91,729.78

08/25/23

The Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission attended a Tesla ribbon cutting event. The notice stated that no official business would be conducted.

08/23/23

The provided document is a public notice for a work session between the Town Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission. No minutes or decisions from the meeting were included in the record.

08/23/23

The Town Council is reviewing amendments to the 2018 Technical Codes. These updates include changes to fire prevention language, flood hazard area references, and fee refund policies. The discussion also covers the creation of a Building Safety Division within the Community Development Department.

• Proposed amendments to 2018 International Building and Fire Codes
• Creation of the Community Development Department, Building Safety Division
• Establishment of a minimum $50 investigation fee for unpermitted work
• New guidelines for permit and plan review fee refunds

08/23/23 Work Session

The Common Council held a work session to review the proposed adoption of 2018 Technical Codes to replace the 2006 codes adopted in 2009. The session focused on the benefits of updating codes for safety, consistency, and liability. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

08/22/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss the adoption of new codes for business licenses, vendor licenses, and special events. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Summer Youth Program and approval of financial ledgers totaling $166,871.48.

• Adoption of Chapter 110: Business License Code
• Adoption of Chapter 111: Vendor License Code
• Adoption of the Special Events Ordinance
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $166,871.48

08/22/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council approved updated language for the Business License Code and the Seasonal Business License code. The Council also adopted a Special Events Ordinance and voted to move to a condensed version of meeting minutes.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $166,871.48 (6-0)
• Approved July 25, August 8 Regular, and August 8 Special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved updated language for Chapter 110: Business License Code (6-0)
• Adopted Chapter 111: Seasonal Business License with modifications (6-0)
• Adopted Special Events Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved use of condensed meeting minutes (5-1)

08/08/23

The Quartzsite Common Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve Resolution 23-06. This resolution adopts the final budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The proposed final budget contains no changes from the tentative budget adopted in July.

• Adoption of Final Budget for FY 2023-2024
• Approval of Resolution 23-06 regarding expenditure limitations
• Total budget adoption amount of $27,299,435

08/08/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a 45-day temporary use permit for Salome Concrete to support the Tesla project. They also authorized a budget modification for the Parks Department and approved over $200,000 in accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved $200,721.45 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Tabled July 25, 2023 minutes for corrections (7-0)
• Approved budget modification to use Line Item 5061 for Splash Pad surcharge (7-0)
• Approved 45-day Temporary Use Permit for Salome Concrete (7-0)

08/08/23 Special Council Meeting

The Town Council adopted Resolution No. 23-06 to establish the annual budget and expenditure limitation for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-06 for the Annual Budget and Expenditure Limitation for FY 2023-2024 (7-0)

08/08/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Final Budget. The council will also consider a new Development Procedures Handbook and a community engagement plan for the 2024 General Plan update. Additionally, the agenda includes a temporary use permit for a concrete plant to support the Tesla project.

• Public hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Budget
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-05, establishing a new Development Procedures Handbook
• Temporary Use Permit for Salome Concrete to operate a batch plant for the Tesla project
• $21,368.78 budget modification for Town Park improvements and splash pad
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $200,721.45

07/25/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council approved an ordinance to remove a specific 30-foot setback requirement for churches in the zoning code. This change ensures setbacks follow the standard density schedule guidelines for the current zoning district. The council also approved a legal services contract addendum and routine accounts payable.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-03 to remove 30' setback for churches (7-0)
• Approved Addendum No. 2 to Gust Rosenfeld PLC legal services contract (7-0)
• Approved accounts payable checks #51129-51159 totaling $123,572.06 and payroll totaling $70,694.56 (7-0)
• Approved June 27 and July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

07/25/23

The Quartzsite Common Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the town zoning code regarding church setbacks. The agenda also includes discussing a partnership with the La Paz Economic Development Corporation and an addendum to a legal services contract.

• Proposed amendment to remove 30-foot setback for churches in Town Zoning Code Article V
• Addendum No. 2 to the Gust Rosenfeld, PLC Legal Services Contract
• Potential partnership with La Paz Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $123,572.06 and payroll totaling $70,694.56

07/11/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider the adoption of the tentative budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a financial consulting contract and an amendment to the Eve’s Place lease agreement.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Tentative Budget and Expenditure Limitation
• Financial consulting services contract with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
• Second Amendment to the lease agreement with Eve’s Place, Inc.
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $321,570.21

07/11/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council approved the tentative annual budget and expenditure limitation for fiscal year 2023-2024. The council also approved a financial consulting contract and payment of accounts, while tabling the previous meeting's minutes for corrections.

• Approved ledger of accounts paid totaling $413,582.83 (7-0)
• Tabled June 27, 2023 meeting minutes for corrections (7-0)
• Adopted Tentative Annual Budget and Expenditure Limitation for FY 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved FY24 Engagement Letter for Professional Consulting Services with Heinfeld, Meech, & Co., P.C. (7-0)

06/29/23

The meeting was a Citizen Review Meeting attended by the Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. No official business was conducted.

06/27/23

The Council will consider a proposal for beer garden services for upcoming town events, including the Fall Festival. They will also discuss modifying zoning laws to allow temporary permits for boarding camels. Additionally, members may consider installing a Peace Pole on town property in September.

• Proposal for beer garden services for the Fall Festival and Buck Connors Western Days
• Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 23-02 regarding camel boarding permits
• Proposed installation of a Peace Pole on Sept 21, 2023
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $364,652.55
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $103,219.80

06/27/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a proposal letter to seek bids for beer garden services at upcoming town events. A motion to reconsider an ordinance regarding the boarding of camels was denied. The meeting included public testimony regarding a proposed peace pole installation.

• Approved Event Beer Garden Proposal Letter for Fall Festival and Buck Connors Western Days (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $467,872.35 (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied motion to reconsider Ordinance No. 23-02 regarding camel boarding permits (2-4)

06/13/23

The provided document is a public notice for a Town Council work session. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions are recorded in this document.

06/13/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss ordinances to change the speed limit on Kofa Drive and allow temporary permits for boarding camels. The council will also consider personnel updates, including the Town Manager's employment agreement and a new director for QSP, Inc. Additionally, the meeting includes financial reports and municipal court activity reviews.

• Speed limit change on Kofa Drive from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Zoning update for temporary permits to board camels
• Approval of $264,749.03 in accounts payable and payroll
• Appointment of Pamela Tague as Director for QSP, Inc
• Update to the Town Magistrate Service Contract with Judge Pamela Shirley

06/13/23 Work Session

The Council discussed the Special Event Ordinance (Town Code Chapter 22) to establish a process for permitting temporary activities. No final action was taken; the Deputy Manager will update the document for future review and approval.

• Requested updates and corrections to the Special Event Ordinance draft
• Tabled final approval of the Special Event Ordinance pending a clean copy

6/13/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council adopted ordinances to regulate the temporary boarding of camels and reduced the speed limit on a portion of Kofa Drive. Other actions included approving a Town Manager employment agreement and appointing a director to QSP, Inc.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $264,749.03 (6-0)
• Appointed Pamela Tague as Director of QSP, Inc for a two-year term (6-0)
• Approved updated Town Magistrate Service Contract with Judge Pamela Shirley (6-0)
• Approved amended employment agreement for the Town Manager (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-02 to allow temporary use permits for boarding camels with a $100 fee (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-03 reducing speed limit on Kofa Drive from 35 mph to 25 mph between Cowell Street and Quail Trail (6-0)
• Tabled QSP, Inc Financial Report Presentation until July 25

06/13/23

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a work session to review proposed changes to the town's business and vendor license ordinances. The discussion includes reviewing draft chapters for business licenses, vendors, and special events.

• Review of Draft Chapter 110: Business License Code
• Review of Draft Chapter 111: Vendors
• Discussion of Special Events Ordinance
• Proposed $75 annual business license fee
• Review of penalties for ordinance violations up to $2,500

05/23/23

The Town Council attended a groundbreaking event for Tesla at 370 Main Event Way. The document states that no official business was conducted.

05/23/23

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a work session to review proposed updates to the town's business and vendor license ordinances. The discussion includes reviewing draft chapters for business licenses, vendors, and special events.

• Review of Draft Chapter 110 regarding Business Licenses
• Review of Draft Chapter 111 regarding Vendors
• Discussion of Special Events Ordinance
• Proposed $75 annual business license fee
• Proposed penalties for ordinance violations up to $2,500

05/23/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved the updated Title VI Plan and the re-appointment of Mark Goldberg to the Municipal Property Corporation Board. The body also approved a consent agenda including accounts payable totaling $359,296.40. Discussions were held regarding town code reviews and speed limit adjustments on Kofa Dr. and Plymouth Rd.

• Approved accounts payable checks totaling $359,296.40 (7-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted updated Title VI Plan for transit (7-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Mark Goldberg to Municipal Property Corporation Board for a term expiring June 1, 2026 (7-0)

05/23/23 Work Session

The Common Council held a work session to review draft chapters and ordinances regarding business and vendor licenses. No formal decisions were made, as the Town Manager stated further meetings are required to resolve the topics.

05/23/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider adopting an updated Title VI Plan and discussing reviews of the Town and Zoning Codes. The agenda also includes potential speed limit changes on Kofa Dr. and Plymouth Rd., as well as discussions regarding contracts for the Town Manager and Town Magistrate.

• Speed limit ordinance for Kofa Dr. and Plymouth Rd.
• Audit request for Quartzsite Special Projects, Inc.
• Modification of Town Manager Jim Ferguson's contract
• Approval of Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley's contract
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $266,443.73

05/09/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved modifications to the contract for Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley and passed a consent agenda including $161,562.90 in payments. A motion to hold a work session to review the budget and increase staff was denied. The Council also scheduled a workshop for May 23 to discuss licensing and special events ordinances.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $161,562.90 (7-0)
• Approved April 11, April 19, and April 25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled workshop for Business Licenses, Vendor Licenses, and Special Events Ordinance for May 23 (7-0)
• Denied motion to set a Work Session to review budget and increase staff (3-4)
• Approved modifications to the contract for Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley (7-0)

05/09/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will meet to consider setting dates for work sessions on business, vendor, and special events ordinances. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the modification of Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley's contract. Additionally, the Council will review recent accounts payable and payroll totals.

• Approval of $69,566.54 in accounts payable and $91,996.36 in payroll
• Setting a work session date for business, vendor, and special events ordinances
• Setting a date to discuss the proposed FY2024 budget
• Discussion regarding modifying the contract for Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley

04/25/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a project sponsor agreement with the Arizona State Parks Board regarding the Splash Pad Project. The meeting also includes a mid-year financial presentation and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Discussion of Project Sponsor Agreement for the Splash Pad Project
• FY 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Presentation
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $54,191.56
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $93,561.44
• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month

04/25/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a Project Sponsor Agreement for a splash pad and town improvement project funded by state and federal grants. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable and payroll. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved $971,308 grant agreement for splash pad, lighting, and fencing (7-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $147,753.00 (7-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

04/19/23 Special Council Meeting

The Council approved a resolution to hold an election on November 7, 2023. This election will determine whether to repeal Ordinance No. 23-01, which amended the Town Code regarding the Mayor and Council.

• Approved resolution to call an election on November 7, 2023 to repeal Ordinance No. 23-01 (7-0)

04/19/23 Budget Workshop

The Town Council reviewed proposed budget modifications that decreased expenditures across multiple departments, including Police and Facility Maintenance. Staff outlined a plan to educate the public on Expenditure Limitations and a one-time override. No formal votes were recorded during the workshop.

• Reviewed proposed $110,465 decrease for Police Services
• Reviewed proposed $80,000 decrease for Facility Maintenance
• Reviewed proposed $43,018 decrease for Water Expenditures
• Reviewed proposed $43,011 decrease for Wastewater Expenditures
• Reviewed proposed $31,344 decrease for HURF Revenue & Expenditures
• Reviewed proposed $27,664 decrease for Finance Services
• Reviewed proposed $20,000 decrease for Legal Services
• Proposed public education plan for Expenditure Limitations and one-time override

04/19/23 Budget Workshop

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget overview. This includes reviewing changes from previous workshops and receiving direction from the Council. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding expenditure limitation.

• Review of proposed budget overview
• Discussion regarding expenditure limitation

04/11/23

The Quartzsite Town Council will discuss potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque in the cemetery. The council will also consider approving financial ledgers totaling $188,144.88. Additionally, the Town Manager is scheduled to report on gravestone restoration and a citizen request regarding the 95N and Tyson intersection.

• Discussion of cleaning or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $91,977.68
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $96,167.20
• Proclamation of Arbor Day for April 28, 2023
• Town Manager report on cemetery gravestone restoration

04/11/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque located at the cemetery. The council also considers re-appointing Paul Bigley to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of recent payroll and accounts payable.

• Potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque
• Re-appointment of Paul Bigley to the Planning and Zoning Commission through March 2026
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $91,977.68
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $96,167.20
• Proclamation of Arbor Day for April 28, 2023

04/11/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a consent agenda including accounts payable and previous meeting minutes. They also provided direction for the restoration of the Hi Jolly monument and reappointed one member to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda including accounts payable totaling $188,144.88 and four sets of meeting minutes (7-0)
• Directed Town Manager to coordinate with the Historical Society for the restoration of the Hi Jolly monument plaque
• Reappointed Paul Bigley to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 3-year term (7-0)

03/28/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 audited financial statement and annual expenditure limitation report. The council also reappointed one member to the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda including $285,943.06 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Approved and accepted FY 2021-2022 audited financial statement and annual expenditure limitation report (7-0)
• Nominated Council Member Rosner to the League Policy Committee for Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Works (7-0)
• Reappointed Nancy Nichols to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three-year term (5-1-1)
• Tabled reappointment of Paul Bigley to the Planning & Zoning Commission (7-0)

03/28/23

The Quartzsite Town Council will review the 2022 audit report and audited financial statement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding committee appointments and Planning and Zoning Commission re-appointments. Additionally, the council will consider approving recent accounts payable and payroll payments.

• Review of 2022 Audit Report by Scott Graff
• Approval of FY2022 Audited Financial Statement and Annual Expenditure Limitation
• Payment of accounts payable totaling $189,988.26 and payroll totaling $95,954.80
• Re-appointment of Paul Bigley and Nancy Nichols to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Works Committee

03/28/23

The Council will discuss the FY2022 audit report, which includes findings regarding internal controls and federal award management. Members will also consider re-appointing two individuals to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the Council will address committee vacancies for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

• Approval of FY2022 Audited Financial Statement and Annual Expenditure Limitation
• Re-appointment of Paul Bigley and Nancy Nichols to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Works committee
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $189,988.26
• Approval of payroll checks totaling $95,954.80

03/23/23 Budget Workshop

The Town Council held a budget workshop to discuss departmental expenditures, staffing, and grant allocations. Council members reached a concurrence to add uniforms and pins to the Mayor and Council budget. No formal votes were recorded for the broader departmental budget adjustments.

• Concurred to add uniforms and pins to the Mayor and Council budget
• Identified $27K Arizona Department of Tourism grant for lighting and copy changes

03/23/23 Budget Workshop

The provided document is an agenda for a budget workshop. The record contains no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

03/22/23 Budget Workshop

The provided document is an agenda for a Budget Workshop. There are no recorded decisions, votes, or outcomes in this text.

03/22/23 Budget Workshop

The Town Council conducted a budget workshop featuring department discussions and a financial overview. Deputy Manager Kiki Tunnell presented revenue and expenditure figures for the current fiscal year and the FY 2023-2024 revenue budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

03/21/23

The provided document is a notice of a possible quorum for Town Council members attending superintendent candidate interviews for Quartzsite School District #4. No official business was conducted by the Town Council.

3/20/23 Budget Workshop

The provided document is an agenda for a Budget Workshop. There are no recorded decisions, votes, or outcomes in this text.

03/20/23 Budget Workshop

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the 2014 General Plan and update the strategic plan. Discussions focused on land use, transportation, water resources, and economic development growth. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

03/14/23

The Quartzsite Common Council held a special meeting to discuss guidelines for council procedures, the code of ethics, and conflict of interest protocols. The session provided guidance on official duties, the distinction between ordinances and resolutions, and the legal consequences of violating conflict of interest laws. The agenda also included information regarding citizen rights during public meetings.

• Discussion of Town Council procedures and rules
• Review of the Code of Ethics for council members
• Guidance on identifying and disclosing conflicts of interest
• Information on citizen rights and speaking protocols

03/14/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council authorized contract negotiations for Senior Center kitchen renovations and approved five national opioid settlement agreements. A conditional use permit for seasonal horses was approved after a reconsideration vote. The Council also voted to remove COVID-19 protection measures from future agendas.

• Approved $207,211.79 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Approved January 24 and February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Authorized contract negotiations for Senior Center kitchen renovations (7-0)
• Approved five national opioid settlement agreements (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #9080 for two seasonal horses at 375 W Tyson Street for 5 years (6-1)
• Decided to remove COVID-19 Protection Measures for Town Facilities from future agendas

03/14/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider approving settlement agreements for five additional opioid litigation cases. The agenda also includes discussions on negotiating architect contracts for Senior Center renovations and reviewing a community survey regarding future town growth.

• Discussion of settlement agreements for five additional opioid litigation cases
• Authorization to negotiate architect contracts for Senior Center renovations
• Review of Community Survey results for the town's comprehensive plan
• Conditional Use Permit #9080 application for seasonal horses at 375 W Tyson Street
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $111,924.76 and payroll totaling $95,287.03

03/14/23 Special Council Meeting

The Town Attorney provided a PowerPoint presentation covering council procedures, the Code of Ethics, and conflict of interest laws. The session detailed the rules of order, enforcement of ethical conduct, and legal penalties for official misconduct. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

03/14/23

The provided document is a public notice for a special meeting. It states that no official business would be conducted by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

02/28/23 Special Council Meeting

The Town Attorney provided a PowerPoint presentation and guidance to the Council and Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the Arizona Open Meeting Law. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Received guidance on Arizona Open Meeting Law compliance
• Scheduled continuation of Open Meeting Law presentation for March 14 at 6 p.m.

02/28/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a sewer fee credit for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC following a history of leaks. They also approved an agreement with La Paz County for a call of election and authorized several sets of account payments.

• Approved Ledger of Accounts Paid for Feb 14 ($184,499.99) and Feb 28 ($505,939.03) (7-0)
• Tabled minutes of February 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for a Call of Election for November 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $36,798.47 sewer base fee credit for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC, applied at $1,839.92 monthly for 20 months (7-0)
• Directed Council members to provide top three billboard themes to Town Manager by end of week
• Decided to maintain current COVID-19 mask postings in town facilities

02/28/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will review potential adjustments to sewer fees for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC. Members will also consider an agreement with La Paz County for a special election on November 7, 2023. Additionally, the Council will discuss themes for the I-10 billboard sign and COVID-19 procedures in town facilities.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for a November 7, 2023 election
• Review of sewer fee adjustments for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC
• Discussion regarding a theme for the I-10 billboard sign
• Discussion on COVID-19 protection measures for Town facilities

02/28/23Agenda

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss Arizona Open Meeting Law, town council procedures, the code of ethics, and conflict of interest. The session includes guidance on maintaining transparency and following legal requirements for public meetings.

• Discussion of Arizona Open Meeting Law
• Review of Town Council Procedures
• Review of Code of Ethics
• Review of Conflict of Interest policies

02/14/23 Regular Council Meeting

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made.

02/14/23 CANCELED

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, was canceled. No substantive decisions were made. Meetings are scheduled to resume on February 28, 2023.

01/24/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council called for an election on November 7, 2023, to override state-imposed expenditure limitations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Other actions included approving a technical contract for Trebol Consulting and recommending liquor licenses for two upcoming events.

• Adopted Resolution 23-02 calling for an election on November 7, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-01 amending qualifications for Council candidates (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $184,163.09 in accounts payable and payroll (6-0)
• Appointed Council Member Rosner to the RCOA Committee for WACOG (6-0)
• Approved technical contract for Cliff O’Neill dba Trebol Consulting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of beer garden liquor license for Buck Connors Western Days (6-0)
• Recommended approval of beer garden liquor license for Inaugural Quartzsite Glow with modifications (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 23-03 regarding the fee schedule until a business license workshop (6-0)

01/24/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a new town fee schedule and potential changes to COVID-19 protection measures. The meeting also includes decisions regarding special event liquor licenses and the direction of an upcoming election for an expenditure limit override.

• Adoption of Resolution 23-03 establishing new fees for permits, licensing, and utilities
• Decision on proceeding with a November 7, 2023, election for an expenditure limit override
• Review of commercial utility fee modifications for property at 55 E Kuehn St
• Renewal of contract with Cliff O’Neill (TREBOL CONSULTING) for community development assistance
• Approval of special event liquor licenses for Buck Connors Western Days and Quartzsite Glow

01/18/23

The Town Council attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at 200 N Kofa Ave. No official business was conducted.

01/10/23 Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved Resolution 23-01 to establish fees for administration, building permits, community services, police, utilities, and zoning. They also awarded community outreach funding to four local organizations and appointed a new Town Clerk.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $496,239.70 (7-0)
• Appointed Council Members Amon and Bearcat as alternate elected designated check signers (7-0)
• Awarded $3,200 each to Quartzsite Salvation Army, Quartzsite Historical Society, Quartzsite Senior Center, and Friends of the Food Bank (7-0)
• Set vendor fee at $25 for up to 5 days (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 adopting the Town fee schedule (6-1)
• Tabled contract renewal and modification for 'Cliff' pending corrections (7-0)
• Appointed Flora Romero as Town Clerk (7-0)

01/10/23

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a resolution establishing new fees for building permits, utilities, and licenses. The meeting also includes reviewing applications for community outreach funding and considering the appointment of a new Town Clerk.

• Resolution 23-01 establishing fees for administration, building permits, utilities, and licensing
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $358,107.36
• Review of applications for Community Outreach Funding from the 2022-2023 Town Promotional Funds
• Renewal or modification of a contract with TREBOL CONSULTING for community development assistance
• Appointment of Flora Romero as Town Clerk