Coolidge public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustments - BOA - Special Meeting
The Coolidge Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a variance request submitted by Hansen Engineering for Gerken Properties IV, LLC. The request seeks to reduce the street side yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet on a lot at 594 W Raymond Street (APN 204-06-059D) within the R‑1 Single Family Residential District. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting. The board may enter executive session for legal advice as permitted by state law.
- Public hearing to receive comments on variance request for 594 W Raymond Street
- Consider approval of variance to reduce street side yard setback from 20 ft to 15 ft
- Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2024 BOA special meeting
- Potential executive session for legal consultation per ARS 38‑431
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will discuss a public hearing on a zoning amendment that adds battery storage as a conditionally permitted use. It will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $40,000 reimbursement with Union Pacific for the Arica Road railroad crossing and a purchase of a Massey Ferguson tractor up to $96,608 for the municipal airport. The council will also consider a grant request of up to $2,003,992.37 for a new aerial platform fire truck, which requires a 5% match of about $100,199.62. Additional items include approval of bleachers for Parks & Rec and a grant for defibrillators.
- Public hearing to amend zoning code adding battery storage to Industrial Solar Facility Overlay Zone and General Industrial District
- Approval of $40,000 reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Arica Road crossing engineering
- Approval of purchase up to $96,608 for a 2023 MF4710 Massey Ferguson tractor and mower deck for Coolidge Airport
- Consideration of a grant application for up to $2,003,992.37 to buy an aerial platform fire truck (5% match ≈ $100,199.62)
- Award of $37,315.12 contract to On Deck Sports for portable indoor and event bleachers for Parks & Recreation
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the evaluation of City Manager Gilbert Lopez, as required by ARS 38-431.03 A(1). The agenda item is for discussion only, with no recommendation or fiscal impact noted. The session will be closed to the public and will resume open business afterward.
- Executive session discussion of City Manager Gilbert Lopez's performance evaluation (no decision, ARS 38-431.03 A(1))
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including re‑appointing members to the Transit Advisory Committee and the Industrial Development Authority Board, and approving equipment purchases funded by tribal grants. The agenda also contains a salary adjustment for the City Magistrate, a right‑of‑way dedication for Randolph Solar Park, and a resolution adopting the November 5, 2024 election results.
- Re‑appoint Nina Arredondo, Gussie Taylor and Gerald Smith to the Transit Advisory Committee (two‑year term ending Jan 1 2027)
- Approve purchase of a spray‑injection patcher for Public Works using Tohono O'Odham Indian Community Grant Funds – $89,450
- Approve cooperative purchasing agreement for eight Motorola APX8500 radios – $83,543.68 using State contract and Gila River Indian Community Proposition 202 grant
- Authorize salary increase for City Magistrate from $120,000 to $126,860
- Accept right‑of‑way dedication for Randolph Solar Park LLC per Conditional Use Permit
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Special Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold a special meeting to administer oaths to the newly elected mayor, Jon Thompson, and councilmembers Steve Hudson, Ian Gillespie, and Thomas Shope. The council will also recognize outgoing members Eric Daniels and Jacque Hendrie‑Henry for their service. Both items are listed as discussion only, with no formal decisions or fiscal impact.
- Swearing‑In of Mayor Jon Thompson and Councilmembers Steve Hudson, Ian Gillespie, Thomas Shope (discussion only)
- Recognition of departing Councilmembers Eric Daniels and Jacque Hendrie‑Henry (discussion only)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session to discuss an update to the City Court as outlined in paragraph 6 of the City Magistrate Employment Agreement. The session will also include an evaluation of City Magistrate Hopson. No decisions or fiscal impacts are noted; the discussion will be confidential.
- Discussion of City Court update per paragraph 6 of City Magistrate Employment Agreement
- Evaluation of City Magistrate Hopson
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning code that would change agricultural uses and data centers from principally permitted to conditionally permitted. Consent items include approval of a permanent patio expansion for Coolidge‑Florence Elk's Lodge #2350, unfreezing $200,000 to purchase replacement computers, and purchasing two electronic message boards for $42,363 for the Public Works Department. The council will also unfreeze $49,146.67 from the Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase a 2024 Silverado 1500 crew truck for the municipal airport. All items are on the November 12, 2024 agenda.
- Public hearing on zoning text amendment to change agricultural uses and data centers to conditionally permitted
- Approval of permanent patio expansion (1,925 ft) for Coolidge‑Florence Elk's Lodge #2350
- Unfreeze $200,000 in Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase replacement computers from SHI International
- Purchase of two electronic message boards for $42,363 using Gila River Indian Community grant funds
- Unfreeze $49,146.67 to purchase a 2024 Silverado 1500 crew truck for the municipal airport
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will discuss and vote on several consent agenda items, including a data‑sharing memorandum, funding to unfreeze $91,804.68 for police fitness equipment, a $89,450 Proposition 202 grant for a spray‑injection patcher, a vacuum excavator purchase up to $110,565.11, and a fire department vehicle acquisition. They will also consider September 2024 claims, a right‑of‑way dedication for Gateway Manor Drive connecting to Ruins Drive, and other routine business. All items are slated for discussion and action at the October 28, 2024 regular meeting.
- Memorandum of Understanding for data sharing between Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Coolidge Police Department, and Peregrine Technologies
- Unfreeze $91,804.68 capital sales tax fund to purchase police fitness equipment via Sourcewell contract #081120‑LFF
- Accept $89,450 Proposition 202 grant to purchase a spray‑injection patcher for the Public Works Streets Department
- Cooperative purchase agreement with Empire Machinery for one 2024 550 VX HI CFM vacuum excavator, not to exceed $110,565.11, with sealed‑bid waiver
- Purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4X4 command vehicle for Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department for $42,500, using capital sales tax funds, with sealed‑bid waiver
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will consider and vote on several contracts and grants, including a $1,609,092.70 cooperative purchasing agreement to overlay Woodruff Road, a $58,535 water‑truck purchase, and three Governor's Office of Highway Safety grants totaling $39,751. The council will also review a rezoning ordinance for a 20.7‑acre parcel near Hanna Road and State Hwy 87, and a lease renewal for land adjacent to Coolidge Airport. All items are listed for discussion and action at the October 14, 2024 regular meeting.
- Approve GOHS 2025 Accident Investigation Equipment Grant of $15,151 to Coolidge Police Department
- Approve GOHS 2025 DUI Enforcement Grant of $14,800 to Coolidge Police Department
- Approve GOHS 2024 STEP Grant of $9,800 to Coolidge Police Department
- Approve purchase of a 2019 Freightliner M2 2K‑gallon water truck up to $58,535
- Approve cooperative purchasing agreement for Woodruff Rd overlay up to $1,609,092.70
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will consider several contract waivers and funding actions, including a $160,000 release of Capital Improvement Plan funds to repair the foundation of the Coolidge Adult Center. Other items for discussion include tree removal on Macrae Rd and Coolidge Ave, a cooperative purchasing agreement for pavement maintenance up to $100,000, and a purchase of a 2023 Chevy truck for up to $30,150. The council will also vote on a resolution to apply for a Proposition 202 grant for safety upgrades at American Legion Post 54 and on the creation of a dedicated fire mechanic position.
- Waive sealed bid for removal of Tamarack Trees on Macrae Rd & Coolidge Ave, up to $91,076.44, contract with Breinholt Contracting Co.
- Cooperative purchasing agreement with Cal Portland, Inc. for pavement maintenance materials, up to $100,000 for FY 24-25 street work.
- Unfreeze $160,000 CIP funds to repair foundation at Coolidge Adult Center, waive sealed bid, authorize Mayor to sign.
- Resolution to apply for Proposition 202 grant to fund safety upgrades at American Legion Post 54.
- Waive sealed bid to purchase one 2023 Chevy Regular Cab 1500 from Garrett Motors, up to $30,150 using capital sales tax funds.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss and take action on several consent items, including service agreements for dispatch equipment and court payments. The body will also consider approving street closures for Coolidge Days, the CHS Homecoming Parade, and the Electric Light Parade.
- 2024 street closures for Coolidge Days (Oct 8-13), CHS Homecoming Parade (Oct 3), and Electric Light Parade (Dec 13)
- Service agreement and addendum with Motorola Solutions for dispatch equipment
- Letter agreement with Catalis Payments, LLC for Municipal Court electronic payment processing
- Approval of claims for the month of July 2024
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will consider a series of consent items, including street closures for a VFW car and bike show, maintenance agreements for airport equipment, and several cooperative purchasing contracts. The agenda also contains resolutions on right‑of‑way abandonment, transit funding, a solid‑waste fee amendment, and the purchase of up to five vehicles. All items will be discussed and voted on at the regular meeting on August 26, 2024.
- Approve VFW Post #3712 street closures for the annual Car and Bike Show on Oct. 19, 2024
- Enter a Support and Maintenance Services Agreement with DBT Transportation Services for the airport weather observation system
- Enter a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with T.Y. Lin International for on‑call engineering services for Arica and Vail Roads, not to exceed $306,133
- Enter a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Ellison‑Mills Construction for on‑call maintenance of Central Avenue, not to exceed $125,455.11
- Unfreeze Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase up to five budgeted vehicles from Garrett Motors, not to exceed $230,000
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will consider a series of approvals, including a cooperative purchasing agreement for pavement maintenance and repair services up to $810,000. Other items include a license plate reader purchase for $16,130, a water‑truck acquisition for up to $59,535, and several grant‑funded projects for a dog park, message boards, radios, and housing rehabilitation. The council will also discuss a permanent patio extension for the Coolidge‑Florence Elk's Lodge and lease extensions for airport facilities.
- Approve a cooperative purchasing agreement with Cactus Asphalt for pavement maintenance & repair services up to $810,000
- Approve purchase of one license plate reader and service agreement with Vigilant Solutions for $16,130
- Approve purchase of a 2K water truck for up to $59,535, waiving sealed‑bid requirements
- Approve $200,000 fog‑seal road contract with Western Emulsions using capital improvement funds
- Approve $100,000 Proposition 202 grant for the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Program
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The City Council is holding an executive session to discuss and interview applicants for the City Manager position. This meeting is for the purpose of obtaining legal advice and reviewing personnel qualifications.
- Interviews and qualification reviews for the recruitment or appointment of a City Manager
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will hold an executive session to obtain legal advice and discuss personnel matters. Council members will interview applicants and review qualifications for the recruitment or appointment of a City Manager. No formal decision is indicated; the agenda notes discussion only.
- Interview and qualification review of City Manager candidates (executive session)
- Legal advice on City Manager recruitment and appointment
City Council - Executive Session Meeting
The City Council is holding an executive session to discuss and interview applicants for the City Manager position. This meeting is for discussion only and is closed to the public for legal advice and personnel matters.
- Interviews and review of qualifications for the recruitment of a City Manager
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Coolidge City Council will consider several consent items, including unfreezing funds to buy fitness equipment for the police department ($116,371.74) and a cooperative purchase of a dump truck for Public Works ($205,171.30). The council will also act on the June 2024 claims, an amended property‑tax levy ordinance, and a one‑year lease of the building at 670 W. Pima Avenue for Cool‑Image Dance and Gymnastics.
- Unfreeze Capital Sales Tax Fund to purchase police fitness equipment – $116,371.74 (Source: Item 3)
- Cooperative purchasing agreement for a new dump truck for Public Works – $205,171.30 (Source: Item 4)
- Approval of June 2024 claims (Source: Item 5)
- Amended Ordinance No. 24-11 adjusting primary and secondary property‑tax levy rates (Source: Item 6)
- One‑year lease of 670 W. Pima Avenue building to Cool‑Image Dance and Gymnastics, LLC (Source: Item 7)