Gila Bend public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council approved a one-year extension for the Community Center Expansion Project. The council also ratified and approved claims totaling $77,731.38 and received a progress report on the local pond expansion project.
- Approved Community Center Expansion Project Amendment #4 to extend the agreement term to September 30, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including ratification of $69,738.94 in claims and approval of $7,992.44 in claims (7-0)
- Approved August 8, 2023 regular Council meeting minutes (7-0)
Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council adopted Ordinance 23.05, setting the property tax rate at $.6232, which is the same as the previous fiscal year. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including the payment of claims.
- Approved Ordinance 23.05 to set the property tax rate at $.6232 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda, including July 25 and July 27 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Ratified claims of $60,671.65 and approved claims of $117,315.39 (6-0)
Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-04 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. A public hearing was held regarding the budget and property tax levy, though the tax vote was noted as scheduled for August 8, 2023.
- Approved Resolution 23-04 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget (5-0)
Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council approved a contract with 65th North Group for a forensic audit and vulnerability study. They also designated the Town Manager as the Chief Fiscal Officer for the FY 2024 Expenditure Limitation Report. Additionally, the Council approved a consent agenda covering meeting minutes and claims payments.
- Approved agreement with 65th North Group for fraud and embezzlement vulnerability study and forensic audit, not to exceed $35,000 (6-0)
- Waived bidding requirements for the 65th North Group agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-03 designating Town Manager Katherine Valenzuela as Chief Fiscal Officer (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including July 11, 2023 minutes and claims totaling $64,828.73 (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for legal advice on HR investigation and audit proposals (6-0)