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On June 25, Holbrook Mayor Merrill Young called the city council meeting to order at 6 p.m. During the meeting the council adopted the 2019-2020 Tentative Budget with a motion from Councilwoman Francie Payne, a second from Councilman Earl Kester and “aye” from all other council members who were present.
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Councilmembers in attendance at the meeting included Vice-Mayor Francie Payne, Tim Dixon and Earl Kester. Young briefly noted the absence of councilmembers Adam Marsh and Mike Nilsson, as well as the vacant seat on the council.
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A public hearing will be open for comments from the public regarding the budget at 6 p.m. on July 23. The budget is available for review at City Hall.
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Young then shared highlights from his meeting with the League of Cities and Towns. During their visit he learned that the city would receive funding from HURF (Highway User Revenue Funds) in the amount of $197,802. According to Young, this would be the “first time in several years” that Holbrook will receive funding from HURF. City Manager Ted Soltis explained that they have not yet decided on how the funds will be allocated.
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Young turned the attention to Soltis and his efforts to continue clean up of the city. Soltis opened with information on the theme of cleanup for Holbrook. Soltis informed the council that the city would be sending out trash coupons as an incentive to encourage cleanup. The coupon is good for $10 toward one load at the transfer site, drop off only and does not include pick up service. They were to be mailed out to all residential utility customers with their bill at the end of June. Soltis did note that customers who are electronically billed will need to pick one up at City Hall.
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Workers were credited by Soltis who stated, “Crews are working really hard this week and next week in preparation for the holiday.” Not only are the drainage ditches being cleaned but they will soon begin cleanup on the Star Inn property on Hopi Drive. The golf course signs are also set to get a new coat of paint according to Soltis who has arranged to have them redone.
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Soltis also noted that Officer Joshua Parra has submitted his resignation and that a candidate has submitted an application for the police academy.
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In new business, the council:
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* Approved payment to Patton Electronic LLC in the amount of $6,144 for a new gear box that will include a four year warranty.
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* Approved an agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue for the administration of the transaction privilege tax.
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* Approved an amendment to the agreement with Navajo County Court Collection and Criminal Justice Services.
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* Approved an agreement with Navajo County regarding employment of the magistrate court clerk.
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* Approved invoices totaling $93,229.
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