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The Holbrook City Council met on Oct. 24 with Holbrook Public Librarian Wendy Skevington and Holbrook Police Chief Nathan Christensen addressing the council.
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After City Manager Ted Soltis gave his bimonthly report, the council welcomed Chief Christensen to the podium to speak in recognition of two officers, Michael Kennedy and Matthew Theobald, who were honored with the department’s Life Saving Award.
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According to Christensen, on Sept. 14 both officers responded to a call where they found a male subject who was unresponsive. Due to the symptoms exhibited by the subject and the materials at the scene, it was determined that the man was experiencing an opioid drug overdose. Officer Kennedy began lifesaving efforts while officer Theobald administered Naloxone, a narcotic used to treat narcotic overdoses in emergency situations. After administering one dose of the medicine. EMTs arrived and took over, and within minutes the 42-year old male subject regained consciousness. The officers were commended for their diligence in assessing the situation and quick thinking to begin life-saving efforts.
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In another presentation by Wendy Skevington, the council gained insight to what’s happening at the Holbrook Public Library. Skevington provided a brief overview of what this year entailed for the library. The librarian reported that over the last fiscal year, the library welcomed 44,042 visitors.
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In Skevington’s breakdown, she reported that books remain in the lead making up 67 percent of the total of items that were checked out last year. Movies came in second at 39 percent, audio at two percent and video games and music both at one percent.
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Skevington reported that the large number of patrons is not only the bookworms but the various members of the community who take advantage the diverse activities the library staff hosts year-round.
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Skevington noted that activities include the Gerifit Program for those 65 years and older who would like to learn strength training. Leap into Science, Universe of Stories, Dinovember, and Fun with Math and Science for youth and families. For times and dates the staff can be reached at (928) 524-3723.
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In a final note before adjournment, Mayor Merrill Young took a moment to acknowledge that would be the last council meeting City Clerk Cher Reyes would attend as she is set to retire this month after 32 years of service with the City of Holbrook. Young said, “I would like to thank you personally for the years I’ve worked with you and my brief time as the mayor, thank you for everything you’ve done.”
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City Manager Soltis recognized many community organizations for their efforts to help beautify Holbrook. He thanked members of the Holbrook Alumni who cleaned up areas throughout the town. He also commended the Eagle Scouts on a job well done for their work on the pavilions at Heward Park (also known as West End Park), adding that the city is also in the process of getting new signage for the parks in Holbrook.
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Soltis also noted water tanks in Sun Valley have been deep cleaned by the Holbrook Water Department saying that testing on the water came back good. Soltis thanked the crew again for the work they did on the Romero lift station, which like the Sun Valley water tanks will need a long-term solution which is being sought pending further evaluation of available finances.
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In other business, the council:
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* Approved the purchase of a new John Deer 524 loader in the amount of $148,998 to replace the current one which is “on its last leg” according to Serna.
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* Approved a $111,401 expenditure for the purchase of three vehicles for the Holbrook Police Department proposed by Chief Christensen.
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