The Winslow City Council approved a resolution Tuesday evening ordering a special election on May 15 extending or rejecting the existing two percent transaction privilege tax rate on the transient lodging rentals for a period of five years from July 1, 2012.
Tom McCauley was appointed to the Winslow Planning and Zoning Commission.
A level B project services agreement with Woodson Engineering for city street improvements, including pavement and striping rehabilitation of highest priority streets, for $32,600 was approved in a 5-1 vote. Councilwoman Marsha Juergens opposed the motion and Councilman Peter Cake was not present.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the status of Renaissance Five plans and a vote to not have bump outs in the areas involved on Second and Third streets. Engineer Mark Woodson said that the goal was to have the project finished before cold weather next fall. This project is paid for with turnback funds from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and grants.
An agreement between the state of Arizona, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the city for the benefit of the Little Colorado Medical Center was approved. This allows money from the city sales tax to be used by the hospital.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the city to accept a Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) of Arizona loan of $1,583,750 to be used to get a seventh well drilled.
There was discussion regarding upright headstones at the cemetery, and a motion passed to allow both upright and level headstones.
A request for proposals for purchase of the old Two Stars Cafe building was approved for use for sale of the building. The motion passed 5-1, with Councilman Chacon opposing it.
An agreement with C and S Engineers Inc. to provide engineering design and bidding services pertaining to reconstruction of a runway at the airport was approved, as was an agreement with the firm regarding perimeter fencing at the airport. Funds for these projects became available were provided by ADOT.
A discussion was held regarding funding of the city employees’ Christmas party at Councilman Chacon’s request, and it was agreed that there should be a line item in the budget for it.
Judy Howell complained about unanswered questions and action regarding problems at the animal control facility during the call to the public.
The council set aside January as National Mentoring Month. Jennifer Nez of Big Brothers, Big Sisters accepted the proclamation, and said that the organization is seeking to recruit more people to act as Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
The consent calendar was adopted, approving the check register and minutes of Dec. 13 meetings.
