Winslow police officers and a firefighter were honored by the Winslow Elks Lodge during Tuesday evening’s meeting of the city council.
Kathy Contreras of the Elks read letters to those receiving awards, including Firefighter Ector Aguilar, Detectives Alicia Marquez, Quentin Hayes and Joseph Marquez, Lt. Jim Sepi, Sgt. Ernie Cano, Cpt. Chuck Hodge, Dispatcher Belle Dalton, Support Staff Shannon Long, and Officers Carl Calnimptewa, Lawrence Dashee and Austin Shipley.
Finance Director Teresa Foy gave her monthly report to the council.
Animal Control Officer Stratton Sayler reported on the much improved conditions at the animal care facility.
In other business March 10, the council:
* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register, minutes of Feb. 24 council meetings, and payment for firefighter I and II certification courses.
* Approved a resolution regarding a mission statement in support of the Winslow Dineh Association Little Colorado Community Development Corporation.
The resolution was amended after Mayor Robin Boyd said that it was vague and a work in progress. He was satisfied with the revisions, and the item was unanimously approved.
* At the request of Councilman Thomas Chacon, discussed the lease agreement for the city farm and French farm.
No changes were made in the agreement, but Chacon expressed concern for a city water policy to protect the city’s water rights.
During the call to the public, Sam Conner called attention to a book about legendary Winslow High School football coach Emil Nasser, and Judy Howell spoke about the animal care facility.
Prior to the regular meeting, the council met as the Winslow Housing Authority. Three resolutions were adopted, approving opening of the authority’s housing choice voucher waiting list, the authority’s administrative plan chapters 3 and 4, and the authority’s admissions and continued occupancy policy.
