The Winslow City Council approved an ordinance July 26 providing for the sale of wastewater system revenue obligations of the city, authorizing the completion, execution and delivery, and declaring an emergency.
It was noted that this is a good time to sell bonds, and the city will be selling $7.4 million in bonds for the project.
City Manager Stephen Pauken reported that there is a vacancy on the planning and zoning commission for which there is a candidate.
Allen Rosenbaum reported that he will be bringing a change order to the manhole replacement project to include replacing a broken line recently discovered.
Former Navajo County treasurer Manny Hernandez introduced new County Treasurer Debby Kester to those in attendance.
Five people spoke during the call to the public. Pete Henderson spoke of a Sept. 14 meeting of the NAACP.
Navajo County District II County Supervisor Jesse Thompson spoke about the police shooting of a Navajo woman on Easter Sunday, and asked how we move forward from here. He said that shooting a woman with scissors could probably have been avoided.
Kenn Evans spoke about Homolovi State Park and activities there.
Sandra Curry spoke, asking that people stop stirring the pot and criticizing the police. She said that they were doing an important and difficult job, and should not have to hear constant criticism.
Ray Rardin spoke, saying the use of deadly force in defense against a small woman with scissors was not necessary. He was very critical of the police department.
In other action, the council:
* Approved a request from the Just Cruis’n Car Club for assistance with the 22nd annual car show scheduled Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, and a waiver of vendor fees. The show will include a group of motorcycle stunt riders this year.
* Proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month and Aug. 6 as Suvoyuki Day in the city.
* Cancelled the Nov. 23 council meeting.
* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register, minutes of the July 12 council meeting, appointment of Heather Pruett to the Board of Adjustment and an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Prior to the regular meeting, the council met as the Winslow Public Housing. A resolution amending the capital fund grant for 2016 was adopted, which moved some funds around.
Public Housing Director Jesse Fernandez presented a report, including praise of the work of new employee Mr. French.
