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WINSLOW — During the Winslow City Council meeting on Feb. 26, Vice Mayor Bob Schlesinger shared with the Winslow City Council his experience at the same day Navajo County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. “There were several things on the agenda that were applicable to Winslow. First, and probably the biggest thing, is the levee. The Board of Supervisors received a signed report from the Army Corps of Engineers that we met with in October. The letter states that (they) are in full support of the project and have recommended to congress that they approve the first part of the levee project. The Board of Supervisors did approve the letter and the recommendation and it will be discussed during our next council meeting.”
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The first step in the project will be the design phase for the levee. Winslow has been working to improve and replace their levee for over 10 years to be in compliance with federal FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) mandates. Being in compliance has the potential to lower flood insurance rates as well as redraw the flood zone map in Winslow, according to Schlesinger.
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Schlesinger also spoke about the approval of the Board of Supervisors to allocate county funds to improve and maintain county roads around Winslow. “North Park is one of them, it will be sealed and part of it will be replaced. Highway 99 will also be resealed and have some maintenance done.”
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Winslow City Manager John Barkley gave a status report. In it, he explained that his goal for Winslow is to make it a business-friendly community. “We are looking at our permitting process, trying to make it efficient. We want to stand out amongst our neighboring jurisdictions as a business-friendly community in Navajo County. We are also implementing a ‘buy local’ initiative to further that business-friendly feel.”
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In other business, the council:
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* Approved the monthly financial report for January 2019. The citywide revenues for the month totaled $1.42 million bringing year to date totals to $4.16 million. Citywide expenditures totaled nearly $2 million bringing year to date totals to $10.35 million.
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* Approved the creation of and the bylaws for a Rodeo Exploratory Advisory Committee. The temporary committee has yet to appoint members.
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* Approved the creation of and bylaw for a Winslow Economic Advisory Committee. The temporary committee has yet to appoint members.
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* Approved a resolution allowing a property split located north of and adjoining Papago Blvd. and south of the former golf clubhouse.
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* Approved the quarterly Recreation Department report. Recreation Department Director Sandra Knight stated, “Coming up we have men’s basketball, beginning in March. We also have lifeguard certification training beginning in April. The baseball field in Southside will be renamed Philly’s Field. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 6. We have water aerobics, adult lap swim and open swim year-round at the indoor and outdoor pools, and those schedules are available on our website and the City of Winslow Facebook page.”
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Absent from the meeting were councilmembers Judy Howell, Marshall Losey and Mayor Tom McCauley.
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The next meeting of the Winslow City Council will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, in the council chambers, located at 115 W. Second Street.
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