Jack Dempsey, chief executive officer of the Little Colorado Medical Center, advised the Winslow City Council Tuesday evening that the hospital is doing better this year, but still has a ways to go. He also offered his thanks to the city for its support of the facility.

City Manager Stephen Pauken reported that the hospital in Douglas had gone out of business, and Dempsey expressed concern over the governor’s proposal to increase medical costs for those on Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

Pauken and his designees reported on recent city activities. Shane Chatwin was introduced as the new code enforcement officer.

Fire Chief James Hernandez introduced new firemen Roy Lawrence, Ector Aguilera and Sharon Gonzales, who recently graduated from the Firefighters Academy.

The monthly financial report was given by Finance Director Elias Jouen.

State Senator Carlyle Begay was scheduled to make an appearance, but was unable to attend the meeting. Mayor Robin Boyd said that he had told Begay that he would be welcome anytime he could come.

No one spoke during the call to the public.

In other action Aug. 25, the council:

* Approved an intergovernmental agreement between the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office and the city regarding Byrne grant funding for the fiscal year.

This is a yearly procedure providing the police department with help in dealing with narcotics.

* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register, minutes of the Aug. 11 council meeting, a memorandum of understanding with the Arizona Department of Revenue to establish performance measures for the processing of municipal tax matters and a donation of $450 for the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony.

* Approved a proclamation setting September aside as grandfamily/kinship care month.