Winslow Mayor Robin Boyd advised those attending Tuesday evening’s city council meeting that a colonel and staff of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General had landed on the dike in a helicopter and reported that the Arizona Congress members were working well in support of the project, but that completion was many years In the future.
City Manager Stephen Pauken noted that there is good news on the golf course property and that the city would be getting a telescope to be installed at Homolovi. He also said that Highway User Revenue Funds would increase by $120,000.
Librarian Docia Blaylock reported on the geocaching program coming up with a geo tour of Navajo and Apache counties. Winslow needs to identify 10 significant spots.
Animal Control Supervisor Stratton Salyers reported on the animal care facility, saying how many animals had been in the facility and that he was happy that none were euthanized.
The council approved a resolution recommending that the state legislature amend state liquor laws to expand the role of local government in the license approval process by the State Liquor Board.
Rodney Tahe of the Navajo Human Rights Commission spoke in favor of the resolution, noting that similar action was being pursued in several New Mexico cities.
A request for assistance for the Native American Appreciation Days Music Festival resulted in a motion to provide assistance in the amount of $800 to $1,000.
A request from the Winslow Council on Aging for additional monetary support was heard, and will be considered as the council works on the budget.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the state of Arizona regarding the Historic Route 66 Plaza was adopted.
The council went into executive session for legal advice regarding the Goldwater Institute’s letter challenging the city’s local bidder preference ordinance. No action was taken after the executive session.
The consent calendar was approved, including the check register, minutes of March 24 council meetings, a professional services agreement with Hydro Geo Chem for consulting services at the Winslow Public Works yard for $30,446.88, an additional services agreement with Woodson Engineering for neighborhood walkways for $52,830 and Arizona mutual aid compact revisions authorizing the city manager to execute on behalf of the city.
The council met as the Winslow Housing Authority prior to its regular meeting. During that meeting, Housing Director Jesse Fernandez reported that an audit was eminent, and that the budget was being reviewed in Arkansas. A resolution was passed approving the authority’s annual plan.
