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The Winslow City Council presented Loy Englehardt with a proclamation from Mayor Tom McCauley last week. In the proclamation, the mayor praised Engelhardt for his 50-year-long broadcasting career and his over 40-year commitment to Winslow sports and news.
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McCauley said, “We recently wrote a resolution to rename the section of Cherry Street from Apache Avenue to East Pope, that runs in front of the indoor pool, we are renaming that Loy Englehardt Way.”
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Englehardt was recently recognized by the Arizona Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame. He will be honored in a ceremony in Phoenix on Sept. 10.
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In mayor and council member reports, Councilwoman Judy Howell mentioned her desire to begin a socialization program at the Winslow Animal Shelter. “Most of the time animals that are brought back from adoption are because they haven’t been socialized. Our shelter has improved so much and I want to thank the staff for that.”
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Councilman Rickey Jackson recounted his experience at the Rural Policy Forum in Eager last week. “One of the things we realized is that we are doing a lot of things right as a community.”
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Councilmember Samantha Crisp agreed adding, “At the forum, I followed the food and healthy communities track of sessions and classes and noticed some repeated themes. Agriculture was a big one as well as diversity and business incubators. I also realized that we are not using the support that is available. There are grants and all kinds of resources available for those wanting to start a small business in rural Arizona.” In closing Crisp motioned to create an Arboretum Exploratory Task Force consisting of 15 members.
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“We have had 40 acres of property graciously donated to the city by Paula Leppin. That land is to be turned into an arboretum, nature preserve, garden areas, walking trails and more. It will be completely self-funding. We are looking at grants and we have USDA help. I would like to establish this task force of people to help me do research on things like indigenous plants and animals, pricing on trees and plants and much more.”
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Those interested in joining the task force are asked to contact Samantha Crisp via email at Scrisp@winslowaz.gov.
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The council also heard a quarterly report from Winslow Police Chief Dan Brown. In the report, Brown explained that from May 1-July 31, there had been 11,524 calls to the Winslow Police Department Communication Center. He said, “1,862 of those were 911 calls. We made 341 arrests and issued 163 citations.”
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According to Brown, three police recruits are attending the regional academy in Taylor and two officers are in the field training process. Two officer positions are looking to be filled.
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Brown concluded, “Morale within the department is high, and the future is bright. Many citizens have approached me and commented on the visible changes at the police department.”
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In other business, the council:
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Approved a special events liquor license application, request for assistance including security detail and waiver of vendor fees for the Standing on The Corner Festival, Sept. 27 and 28.
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Accepted a grant from the Arizona Department of Administration for the 911 system in the amount of $86,765.
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Approved the personal expenditure by Mayor Tom McCauley of $160 to reimburse the city for costs related to Laguna Days. “The bill for the port-a-john was sent to the city by mistake, that was a cost accrued by my family, so I will pay it.”
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Heard a presentation from Winslow Unified School District Superintendent Cyndie Mattox. In the presentation, Mattox introduced the theme of the school year as “All In.”
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Proclaimed recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Winslow Public Library. Citizens who visit the library between Aug. 18-24 will have their over due fines waived if they wish the staff a “Happy Anniversary.”
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The next meeting of the Winslow City Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the council chambers, located at 115 E. Second St.
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