Quartzsite, Arizona

072826 Canceled

07/14/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider Resolution No. 26‑07 to adopt the final budget and expenditure limitation for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The motion is listed as approved on the agenda. No other specific items are detailed in the agenda.

• Adopt Final Budget for FY 2026‑2027 (Resolution No. 26‑07)

071426

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider adopting Resolution 26-07 to approve the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $35,412,424. The budget was published and a public hearing was held. The final budget is unchanged from the tentative budget adopted on June 23, 2026. This item is the only business on the special meeting agenda.

• Adoption of final budget for FY 2026-2027 totaling $35,412,424
• Resolution No. 26-07
• No changes from tentative budget
• Public hearing held prior to meeting

07/14/26 Action

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and a special meeting to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also consider several service agreements and personnel policy updates.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Final Budget FY 2026-2027
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,105,694.36
• Proposed four-way stop at Washington Avenue and Sunset Street
• Amendment to professional services agreement for Public Defender Fred H. Welch
• Resolution No. 26-08 to amend the Personnel Policy Manual regarding holidays

071426

The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a public hearing on the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, followed by a special meeting for adoption. Other business includes a resolution amending the holiday policy, a pavement preservation plan report, and a request to install stop signs at Washington and Sunset. The council will also consider amendments to the public defender agreement and a service agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY 2026-2027 final budget
• Resolution 26-08 adopting amendments to Section 1301: Holidays of Personnel Policy Manual
• Pavement Preservation Plan presentation by Public Works Director
• Request to add two stop signs at Washington Avenue and Sunset Street
• First amendment to Agreement of Professional Services with Public Defender Fred H. Welch

Public Hearing - Final Budget FY2027

The Town of Quartzsite has issued a public notice for a hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.

• Public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2026

06/23/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and possibly adopt the Tentative Budget and Expenditure Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Other business includes approving the Transit Department Title VI update, authorizing a Request for Qualifications for Apiary Services, and directing staff to finalize a contract with American Tower. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $1,113,404.62.

• Consider adoption of Tentative Budget for FY2026-2027
• Approve accounts payable totaling $1,113,404.62 (consent agenda)
• Approve Title VI update for Transit Department
• Authorize Request for Qualifications for Apiary Services
• Direct staff to finalize contract with American Tower

06/23/26 Regular Meeting

The Council adopted the tentative annual budget for FY 2026-2027 including an expenditure limitation of $17,265,703. They also approved an updated Title VI Plan and authorized a request for qualifications for on-call apiary services. Additionally, staff was directed to finalize a contract with American Tower.

• Approved consent agenda including ledger of accounts totaling $1,113,404.62 (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Tentative Annual Budget and $17,265,703 expenditure limitation (7-0)
• Adopted updated Title VI Plan (7-0)
• Authorized RFQ for on-call apiary services (6-0)
• Directed staff to finalize contract with American Tower (7-0)

062326

The Quartzsite Town Council will vote on adopting the Tentative Budget and Expenditure Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The council also will consider approving $1,113,404.62 in accounts payable and payroll, a Title VI update for transit, and authorizing bids for two 2026 water line projects. Additional items include finalizing a contract with American Tower and approving the Housing Authority budget for 2026-2027.

• Adoption of Tentative Budget and Expenditure Limitation for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,001,549.58 and payroll totaling $111,855.04
• Authorization to issue Request for Qualifications for Apiary Services
• Notice of bids for 2026 Water Line Project (Dome Rock Rd., Mockingbird St., E. Rodgers Pl., PRV improvements) and 2026 Water Line Project 'A' (Tyson St., Quail Trail Tank Altitude Valve)
• Discussion and possible approval to finalize contract with American Tower

062326

The Quartzsite Town Council will review and possibly approve the consent agenda payments totaling $1,113,404.62 and adopt the tentative budget and expenditure limitation for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Additional items include a Title VI update for the Transit Department, authorization for the Town Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications for apiary services, and discussion of bids for water‑line projects and a contract with American Tower. The meeting will also consider the Housing Authority budget for FY 2026‑2027 and routine reports from the Mayor, Council, and Town Manager.

• Consent agenda payments: Check Series #54729‑54750, #54760‑54800, void #54796 totaling $1,001,549.58; payroll checks #54751‑54759 totaling $111,855.04 (grand total $1,113,404.62)
• Tentative Budget for FY 2026‑2027 – discussion and possible motion to adopt
• Transit Department Title VI update for 2026 – discussion and possible action
• Authorization for Town Manager to issue RFQ for Apiary Services
• Contract with American Tower – discussion and possible approval to finalize terms

06/22/26

The Quartzsite Town Council may attend a Meet the Candidates event at the Senior Center. No official business will be conducted by the council during this time.

061126

The Common Council met to discuss providing a Letter of Support to the Parker Friends of the Library. This support pertains to The Countywide Free Little Library Project, which aims to install six weather-resistant book boxes throughout La Paz County.

• Letter of Support for Parker Friends of the Library discussed

061126

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed tentative budget for FY 2026-2027. Key changes since the May 28 workshop include adjustments to state shared revenues, moving three vacant police positions to contingency, and adding a $1M AZSMART grant. The council will also review one-time purchases totaling $2,315,646 across all funds.

• Proposed total budget expenditures of $35.1M with a $221,641 deficit
• Three police department vacancies moved to contingency, saving $350,672
• $78,000 for town server replacement in Administration Services
• $1,000,000 AZSMART grant added for tracking, with no net budget impact
• One-time purchases: $525,000 long-term debt, $250,000 for Moon Mountain and Dome Rock Road crack/fog seal, and $400,000 for Quail Trail Pathway

06/11/26 Special Meeting

The Town Council approved a letter of support for the Parker Friends of the Library grant application. Following the vote, Council Member Warner directed staff to inform the group that Quartzsite does not intend to participate in the program.

• Approved Letter of Support for Countywide Free Little Library Project (6-0)

06/11/26 Budget Workshop

The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which includes a projected $273,543 deficit. Discussions focused on state-shared revenue adjustments, departmental expenditures, and a $2.315 million list of one-time purchases.

• Reviewed proposed General Fund revenues of $6.1 million and expenditures of $6.4 million
• Noted $880,646 placed into the General Fund balance for One-Time Purchases
• Identified $2,315,000 in total planned one-time purchases across various departments
• Reviewed $745,000 in Public Works (HURF) one-time purchase items including road work and vehicles
• Reviewed $400,000 in Water one-time purchase items including a new vehicle and grant match

06/09/26 Regular Meeting

The Council approved the consent agenda, a grant application for right-of-way acquisition, and a revised summer meeting schedule. Additionally, they voted to remove the gun lockers located outside Town Hall and tabled discussion on a mural proposal until September.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable totaling $475,603.64 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-06 for an Arizona SMART Fund grant application (7-0)
• Approved removal of gun lockers located outside Town Hall (4-3)
• Tabled mural proposal until the last meeting of September 2026 (7-0)
• Approved summer council meeting schedule for June, July, and August (7-0)

06/09/26 Action

The Quartzsite Town Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items including approval of $475,603.64 in accounts payable and a resolution designating the Town Manager as Chief Fiscal Officer. Business items include recognition of a police officer's promotion to sergeant, discussion of a grant application to the Arizona SMART Fund, removal of gun lockers outside Town Hall, possible addition of a town map mural, and a proposal to hold only one council meeting per month in June, July, and August.

• Approval of $475,603.64 in accounts payable and $107,919.63 in payroll
• Resolution No. 26-05 designating Town Manager as Chief Fiscal Officer for FY2027 AELR submission
• Resolution No. 26-06 authorizing application to Arizona SMART Fund for a Right of Way Grant
• Recognition and swearing in of Officer Elliana Cabrera to Sergeant of Quartzsite Police Department
• Discussion on removing gun lockers and adding a map mural of Quartzsite in their place

060926

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider approval of consent agenda items including $475,603.64 in payments and Resolution No. 26-05 designating the Town Manager as Chief Fiscal Officer. The Council will also recognize and swear in Officer Elliana Cabrera promoted to Sergeant, discuss removing gun lockers outside Town Hall and adding a town map mural, consider applying for an Arizona SMART Fund Right of Way Grant, and discuss reducing summer meetings to once per month in June, July, and August. A presentation on Colorado River Regional Crisis Services is also scheduled.

• Recognition and swearing in of Officer Elliana Cabrera promoted to Sergeant of Quartzsite Police Department
• Discussion and possible action to remove gun lockers located outside Town Hall
• Discussion and possible action to add a mural of a map of Quartzsite where gun lockers are if removed
• Resolution No. 26-06 authorizing application to Arizona SMART Fund for Right of Way Grant
• Discussion and possible approval to hold only one Council meeting per month in June, July, August

052826

The Common Council is reviewing the proposed FY2027 budget, including department revenues, expenditures, and one-time purchases. The session includes discussions on sick leave and holiday policies, as well as transaction privilege tax rates.

• Proposed $80,000 for Council Chambers sound system
• Proposed $525,000 for AZ Community Foundation bridge loan (wastewater)
• Proposed $800,000 for Housing Authority outside service providers
• Proposed $400,000 for Quail Trail Pathway construction
• Proposed $300,000 for NW Quadrant project engineering

05/28/26 Budget Workshop

Staff presented updates for the fiscal year 2027 budget, including wage adjustments, equipment purchases, and capital projects totaling over $2.5 million across general fund and enterprise accounts. Council discussed a proposal to hire a consulting firm for $60,000 annually to manage federal and state agency projects, debated economic development funding allocations between the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation, and reviewed proposed changes to sick leave payout policies and holiday scheduling. The council agreed to revisit the budget to determine a specific allocation for legal contingency fees; no final budget or contract approvals were recorded at this workshop.

• Council agreed to revisit budget allocation for legal contingency fees

05/26/26 Regular Meeting

The Council approved the appointment of Craig Cochran to the Planning & Zoning Commission and reappointed Mark Goldberg to the Municipal Property Corporation. Additionally, the Council approved a July 4th mural ribbon-cutting ceremony and passed the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including $170,137.94 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Appointed Craig Cochran to Planning & Zoning Commission through June 1, 2029 (7-0)
• Reappointed Mark Goldberg to Municipal Property Corporation through June 1, 2029 (6-0)
• Approved America250 Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for July 4 at 10 a.m. (7-0)

052626

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider approving accounts payable and payroll totaling $170,137.94, ratifying a Planning & Zoning appointment and a Municipal Property Corporation board reappointment, and discussing an America250 Mural Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Two proclamations (Elder Abuse Awareness Month and National Safety Month) will be presented, and a Chamber of Commerce budget report will be given.

• Consent agenda: approval of Accounts Payable ($62,592.05) and Payroll ($107,545.89), total $170,137.94
• Planning & Zoning appointment of Craig Cochran with term to expire June 1, 2029
• Reappointment of Mark Goldberg to Municipal Property Corporation Board to expire June 1, 2029
• Discussion of America250 Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony proposed for July 4th at 10am at Quartzsite Community Center Annex
• Proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Month and National Safety Month for June 2026

05/26/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a regular meeting to approve accounts payable and payroll totaling $170,137.94, consider appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Municipal Property Corporation Board, and discuss a July 4th ribbon cutting for the America250 mural. The agenda also includes proclamations for Elder Abuse Month and National Safety Month, and a budget report from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approve Accounts Payable checks #54655–54673 totaling $62,592.05 and Payroll checks #54645–54654 totaling $107,545.89
• Appointment of Craig Cochran to Planning & Zoning Commission (term to expire June 1, 2029)
• Reappointment of Mark Goldberg to Municipal Property Corporation Board (term to expire June 1, 2029)
• Discussion of America250 Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 4th at 10am at Quartzsite Community Center Annex
• Proclamations for Elder Abuse Month and National Safety Month

051226

The Town of Quartzsite Common Council will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the La Paz Unified Fire-Medical District. The agreement concerns quarterly controlled burn services for the town’s Green Waste Pile.

• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $233,005.54
• MOU with La Paz Unified Fire-Medical District for Green Waste Pile controlled burns
• Approval of Town Council minutes from April 22, 23, and 28, 2026

05/12/26 Regular Meeting

The council voted 7‑0 to approve the consent agenda covering $233,005.54 in accounts payable checks. It also approved the minutes from prior meetings with a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the council adopted the Memorandum of Understanding with La Paz Unified Fire‑Medical District for quarterly controlled burns, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda for $233,005.54 payments (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for quarterly controlled burns (7-0)

05/12/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with La Paz Unified Fire-Medical District for quarterly controlled burn services for the town's green waste pile. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $233,005.54 and minutes from previous meetings. Reports from the mayor, council, and town manager are also scheduled.

• Consider approval of MOU with La Paz Unified Fire-Medical District for quarterly controlled burn services for the town's green waste pile
• Consent agenda: Approval of accounts payable totaling $233,005.54 (checks #54598-54609 & 54621-54644, payroll #54610-54619)
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from April 22, 23, and 28, 2026 meetings

05/04/26

The Quartzsite Town Council posted a notice that a quorum might be present at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 4, 2026. The notice states that no official business will be conducted by the council at that time. No decisions were made.

04/28/29 Regular Meeting

The council approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of $180,514.67 in accounts payable checks. It decided to keep the existing informal community liaison system rather than create a formal program. Several council members volunteered as informal liaisons for specific organizations.

• Approved consent agenda for accounts payable checks totaling $180,514.67 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14 and April 16 meetings (7-0)
• Decided to continue with the existing informal liaison system
• Council Member Goldberg self‑assigned as Senior Center liaison
• Council Member Warner self‑assigned as Chamber of Commerce liaison
• Council Member Nichols self‑assigned as Quartzsite Improvement Association liaison and Rock & Gem Club liaison
• Vice Mayor Amon self‑assigned as Salvation Army liaison
• Mayor Simpson self‑assigned as Hospital liaison

042826

The council will consider a consent agenda approving $64,094.88 in accounts payable and $116,419.79 in payroll, totaling $180,514.67, along with minutes from April 14 and April 16 meetings. They will also discuss and possibly assign council members as liaisons to community organizations. Proclamations will be issued for Municipal Clerks Week and National Small Business Week, both May 3–9, 2026.

• Approve accounts payable $64,094.88 and payroll $116,419.79, total $180,514.67
• Approve minutes from Regular Council Meeting of April 14 and Budget Meeting of April 16
• Discussion and possible assignment of council members as community liaisons
• Proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week (May 3–9, 2026)
• Proclamation for National Small Business Week (May 3–9, 2026)

04/28/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will approve the payment of $180,514.67 in accounts payable and review minutes from previous meetings. The meeting will also include proclamations for Municipal Clerks Week and National Small Business Week.

• Accounts Payable totaling $180,514.67
• Approval of April 14 and April 16 Council minutes
• Proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week
• Proclamation for National Small Business Week
• Discussion on assigning Council liaisons to community organizations

04/23/26 Budget Workshop

The council voted to modernize meeting support by purchasing lighter tablets costing $1,000‑$1,500 each. A $10,000 line item was re‑allocated to Code Compliance to fund a two‑day townwide cleanup. The Economic Development budget will provide a $10,000 placeholder contract for the Chamber, with a possible additional $5,000 later.

• Approved purchase of lighter tablets ($1,000‑$1,500 each) to replace paper packets and laptops
• Re‑allocated $10,000 to Code Compliance for a two‑day townwide cleanup
• Approved $10,000 placeholder contract for the Chamber in the Economic Development budget

042326

The Town of Quartzsite Common Council held a budget workshop on April 23, 2026. Council members and the public discussed various departmental budget items, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was purely informational and procedural.

042226

The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a communication from the Interim Chief of Police. The agenda includes an executive session for legal advice under state law, followed by an open-session discussion and possible council action or direction on the matter.

• Executive session for legal advice on communication by Interim Chief of Police
• Open session discussion and possible council action on the same communication

042226

The Quartzsite Common Council is conducting a budget workshop to examine the FY2026‑27 budget proposals for each town department. Council members will discuss adopted, expensed, estimated and proposed figures for the Town Clerk, Magistrate Court, Facility Maintenance and other departments. The session will set priorities and consider changes such as increased allocations for small tools and equipment. No actions can be taken on items not listed on the agenda.

• Town Clerk budget proposal totals $63,614
• Magistrate Court budget proposal totals $305,951
• Facility Maintenance budget proposal totals $175,476
• Increase in Facility Maintenance small tools allocation from $2,660 to $5,160
• Increase in Town Clerk small tools allocation from $5,160 to $5,160 (as listed)

04/22/26 Action

This is a special meeting with an executive session for legal advice on a communication from the Interim Chief of Police. The only public business is a discussion of that same communication, with no action expected.

• Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice on Interim Chief of Police communication
• Communications report discussion on the same topic, with motion noted as 'NO ACTION'

04/22/26 Budget Workshop

The Town Council reviewed budget proposals for the Clerk, Magistrate's Court, Public Works, Parks, Community Center, and utilities. Staff presented adjustments, new projects, and funding needs, and council members discussed priorities and constraints. No vote tallies or formal approvals were documented in the minutes.

04/22/26 Special Meeting

Town Manager Jim Ferguson reported that Interim Chief of Police Ned Hyduke submitted a resignation effective April 30, 2026, and offered to extend the date by two months if needed. The council did not discuss reasons for the resignation and deferred further questions to an executive session with Mr. Hyduke. No other actions or votes were taken.

041626

The Town of Quartzsite Common Council will meet for a budget workshop. The session includes a strategic planning discussion regarding the General Plan and updates on projects.

• Review and discussion of the General Plan
• Project updates

04/16/26 Budget Workshop

The council reaffirmed the need to continuously revisit the General Plan and voted to maintain a proactive, year‑long, community‑engaged planning process ahead of the next formal update. Staff presented updates on water system projects, cost‑saving measures, and infrastructure work, but no budget items were formally approved or denied. The meeting concluded without any recorded votes on specific expenditures.

• Agreed to maintain a proactive year‑long community planning process for the General Plan (no vote tally recorded)

04/14/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorer police vehicles for $133,067.54, and authorize a water/wastewater rate study contract with Willdan. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $388,742.16 and March 24 minutes. Presentations from First Steps First, the Police Department, and QSP Inc., along with proclamations for Arbor Day, Fair Housing Month, and National Library Week, are also on the agenda.

• Purchase of two fully outfitted 2026 Ford Explorer police vehicles for $133,067.54
• Authorization for Town Manager to sign contract for water/wastewater rate study by Willdan
• Consent agenda: approval of accounts payable $388,742.16 and payroll $227,340.75, total $388,742.16
• Proclamations: Arbor Day (April 24), Fair Housing Month, National Library Week (April 19-25)
• Police Department interim presentation by Town Manager Ferguson

041426

The Town of Quartzsite Common Council will meet to discuss the purchase of two new police vehicles and a water/wastewater rate study. The body will also review financial reports and issue proclamations for Arbor Day and Fair Housing Month.

• Purchase of two 2026 4WD Ford Explorers for $133,067.54
• Authorization for a new water/wastewater rate study by Willdan
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $388,742.16
• Proclamations for Arbor Day, Fair Housing Month, and National Library Week
• Review of League of Arizona Cities and Towns Policy Committee positions

04/14/26 Regular Meeting

The Quartzsite Town Council voted to approve the purchase of two 2026 4WD Ford Explorers, fully outfitted for the police department, at a cost of $133,067.54. The council also approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of accounts payable checks totaling $388,742.16, and ratified the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. All motions carried with six affirmative votes.

• Approved purchase of two 2026 4WD Ford Explorers for police ($133,067.54) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda payment of accounts payable checks #54475-54484, #54503-54523, #54533-54544 totaling $161,401.41
• Approved payroll check series totaling $227,340.75
• Approved total ledger of accounts paid $388,742.16
• Approved March 24, 2026 council minutes (motion carried, 6 ayes)

03/24/26 Regular Meeting

The council approved the consent agenda, including payment checks totaling $354,939.31, with a 7‑aye vote. The Transit Department Title VI update was tabled for the next meeting, also by a 7‑aye vote. Council members voted 7‑aye to locate the America250 children’s mural at the Community Center Annex building.

• Approved consent agenda for accounts payable checks totaling $354,939.31 (7 ayes)
• Tabled Transit Department Title VI Update to be revisited next meeting (7 ayes)
• Assigned location for America250 Celebration Mural to the Community Center Annex (7 ayes)
• Adjourned to Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. (7 ayes)
• Returned to open session at 8:21 p.m. (7 ayes)

032426

The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a regular meeting on March 24, 2026, to consider several action items. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $354,939.31 and minutes from prior meetings. Business items include a vote on the 2026 Title VI update and assigning a location for a children's America250 mural. The meeting also features presentations on the Fall Festival budgets, town finances, and a police operations update.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $354,939.31 (checks #54427-54468 and #54416-54424)
• Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Title VI update for the transit department
• Discussion and possible action to assign a building for the children's America250 Celebration Mural
• Budget reports for Fall Festival 2024/2025 and Buck Connors Western Days 2025 (presentation only)
• Proclamation declaring April 11-17, 2026 as Week of the Young Child

03/24/26 Action

The Common Council is meeting to provide direction on appointing interim leadership for the Quartzsite Police Department. The body is also reviewing town financial reports and assigning a location for a children's mural.

• Appointment of Interim Leadership for the Quartzsite Police Department
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $354,939.31
• Assignment of a building location for the children’s America250 Celebration Mural
• Budget report for Fall Festival 24/25 and BCWD 25
• Town of Quartzsite Financial Overview

032426

The Quartzsite Town Council will discuss and possibly appoint interim leadership for the Police Department following an executive session. Other business includes a Title VI update for transit, assigning a location for a children's America250 mural, and approving a proclamation for the Week of the Young Child. The council will also hear budget reports for recent festivals and approve accounts payable totaling $354,939.31.

• Appointment of Interim Leadership for the Quartzsite Police Department
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $354,939.31 (checks #54427–54468 and payroll)
• Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Title VI update for the Transit Department
• Assignment of a building location for the children's America250 Celebration Mural
• Proclamation for Week of the Young Child (April 11–17, 2026)

031026

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider a consent agenda that includes payment of $249,613.66 and approval of recent meeting minutes. Council members will discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 26-03 to set the primary election for July 21, 2026 and the general election for November 3, 2026. They will also review Resolution 26-04, authorizing the Transit Manager to apply for ADOT Section 5311 funds for a rural transit system, and an intergovernmental agreement with La Paz County for the 2026 elections. Additional items include reports from the mayor, council and town manager.

• Ledger of accounts paid – total $249,613.66
• Approval of Town Council minutes for February 24, 2026 and March 2, 2026
• Resolution 26-03 – set primary election July 21, 2026 and general election Nov 3, 2026
• Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for 2026 elections
• Resolution 26-04 – authorize Transit Manager to apply for ADOT Section 5311 transit grant

03/10/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will vote on several items, including approval of the ledger of accounts paid, adoption of minutes from prior meetings, and resolutions related to the 2026 elections and a transit grant. The key decision is the adoption of Resolution No. 26-03, which sets the primary election for July 21, 2026 and the general election for November 3, 2026, and the accompanying intergovernmental agreement with La Paz County.

• Approve Ledger of Accounts Paid totaling $249,613.66
• Adopt minutes from the February 24 and March 2, 2026 meetings
• Resolution No. 26-03: Set 2026 primary (July 21) and general (Nov 3) election dates
• Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for 2026 elections
• Resolution No. 26-04: Authorize Transit Manager to apply for ADOT Section 5311 transit grant

03/10/26 Regular Meeting

The council approved the consent agenda, excluding the March 2 work session minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 26-03 to call the 2026 primary and general elections. The council also approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for the 2026 elections and adopted Resolution No. 26-04 for the transit grant. All motions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Approved Consent Agenda (excludes March 2 work session minutes) – 7 ayes
• Approved Resolution No. 26-03, Calling and Ordering 2026 Primary and General Election – 7 ayes
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for 2026 elections – 7 ayes
• Approved Resolution No. 26-04, Transit Grant – 7 ayes

030226

The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a work session to discuss direction for staff regarding recreational vehicle and mobile home parks. The meeting agenda includes a review of current standards and proposed changes for these developments.

• Review of RV Parks and Mobile Home Parks direction to staff
• Discussion of RV park standards (minimum 2.5 acres, 1,500 sq ft spaces)
• Discussion of mobile home park standards (minimum 2.5 acres, 3,000 sq ft sites)
• Review of Arizona Recreational Vehicle Long-Term Rental Space Act
• Public speaking limited to three minutes per person

03/02/26 Work Session

The Quartzsite Town Council convened a work session to hear input and discuss state legislative updates affecting RV and mobile home parks. Council members and staff provided briefings on Arizona bills, rent‑cap limits, and code enforcement challenges. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.

02/24/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will consider Ordinance 26-04, which updates operating hours for medical and adult marijuana dispensaries. The agenda also includes a discussion-only item on closing I-10 Exit 17 for approximately three months during interchange construction, reappointments to the Parks, Cultural, and Beautification Advisory Board, approval of a special event liquor license for Buck Connors Western Days, and discussion of returning to a five-day work week. An executive session will address the annual review of Police Chief Clay Romo.

• Ordinance 26-04: updating medical and adult marijuana dispensary hours
• Discussion on closure of I-10 Exit 17 (TI-17 Interchange) for 3 months
• Reappointment of Leesa Bolden and Sally Cooper to Parks, Cultural, and Beautification Advisory Board
• Special event liquor license application from QSP, Inc. for a beer garden at Buck Connors Western Days
• Discussion and possible action on returning to a five-day work week

022426

The Town Council will consider the closure of Exit 17 for approximately three months during interchange construction. The body will also discuss updating operating hours for medical and adult marijuana dispensaries and the potential return to a five-day work week.

• Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $801,284.44
• Discussion on closing Exit 17 for approximately 3 months for interchange construction
• Ordinance 26-04 to update operating hours for medical and adult marijuana dispensaries
• Special event liquor license application from QSP, Inc. for a beer garden at Buck Connors Western Days
• Annual review of Chief of Police Clay Romo

02/24/26 Regular Meeting

The council adopted Ordinance No. 26-04, allowing dispensaries to operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It also voted to keep the town’s four‑day work week, approved a special event liquor license for a beer garden at Buck Connor’s Western Days, and authorized all America250 celebration events for the year. Reappointments for two advisory board members and the consent agenda for $801,284.44 in payments were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26-04 extending dispensary hours (6‑yes, 1‑no)
• Retained the four‑day work week schedule (6‑yes, 1‑no)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License for Buck Connor’s Western Days beer garden (7‑yes)
• Approved all America250 celebration events for the year (7‑yes)
• Reappointed Leesa Bolden and Sally Cooper to advisory board (7‑yes)
• Approved consent agenda paying $801,284.44 in accounts and payroll checks (7‑yes)

02/10/26 Regular Meeting

The Quartzsite Town Council voted 5‑2 to adopt Ordinance No. 26‑03 text amendment allowing RVs as permanent dwellings on commercial parcels. The council also approved the preliminary transit budget for FY 2026‑2027 and adopted Resolution No. 26‑02 supporting the U.S. semi‑quincentennial, each with unanimous 7‑aye votes. The consent agenda, including $135,771.49 in accounts payable checks, was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26‑03 RV amendment (5‑2)
• Approved Preliminary Transit Budget FY 2026‑2027 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26‑02 America 250 (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda accounts payable checks totaling $135,771.49 (7‑0)

02/10/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a public hearing to consider authorizing the Transit Department to apply for federal financial assistance for public transportation for FY 2026-2027, followed by discussion and possible approval of the preliminary transit budget. The Council will also consider adopting Resolution 26-02 supporting the America 250 semi-quincentennial, and Ordinance 26-03, a text amendment to the zoning article. The consent agenda includes approval of $135,771.49 in accounts payable and payroll, and minutes from the January 27 meeting.

• Public hearing on transit grant application for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of preliminary transit budget for FY 2026-2027
• Adoption of Resolution 26-02 America 250
• Ordinance 26-03 Text Amendment 25-01 to zoning article
• Consent agenda approval of $135,771.49 (accounts payable $28,430.71, payroll $107,340.78)

012726

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and possibly approve Ordinance No. 26-02, establishing a Housing Authority. Other business includes reviewing the four-day work week, adjusting legal billing rates from Pierce Coleman PLLC, and setting a work session date for RV parks. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $253,944.73.

• Ordinance No. 26-02 to establish a Housing Authority (new Town Code Chapter 37)
• Review and possible action on the four-day work week (permanent since 2022)
• Billing rate adjustment for legal services from Pierce Coleman, PLLC
• Accounts payable approval: $141,288.34 in checks and $112,656.39 in payroll
• Work session date for RV parks discussion (Feb. 9 or 23, or Feb. 11 or 25)

01/27/26 Regular Meeting

The council adopted Ordinance No. 26-02 establishing a Housing Authority, voting 7‑0 in favor. It also approved a billing rate adjustment for legal services (6‑1) and set a work session on RV park regulations for March 24 (7‑0). The five‑day work week proposal was tabled pending more information (7‑0).

• Approved consent agenda for $253,944.73 in accounts payable (7‑0)
• Approved billing rate adjustment for Pierce Coleman, PLLC (6‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-02, Housing Authority (7‑0)
• Approved work session on RV parks for March 24 at 1 pm (7‑0)
• Tabled five‑day work week discussion pending further data (7‑0)

01/27/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and possibly approve Ordinance No. 26-02 establishing a Housing Authority, review the town's four-day work week, and consider a billing rate adjustment for legal services. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $253,944.73.

• Ordinance No. 26-02 to create a new Town Code Chapter 37 establishing the Quartzsite Housing Authority
• Discussion and possible action on the four-day work week (review of previous decision)
• Billing rate adjustment for legal services from Pierce Coleman, PLLC
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $253,944.73 (checks #54112–54254 and payroll)
• Discussion on setting a work session date to discuss RV Parks

01/13/26 Regular Meeting

01/13/26 Action

The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and possibly approve Resolution No. 26-01, a federal USDOT discretionary grant for the I-10/Exit 17 Traffic Interchange improvements project, and authorize Assistant Town Manager Tunnell to sign the Offer and Acceptance form. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $666,809.44 and minutes from previous meetings. Presentations include a new police employee and the World's Largest Camel Project.

• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 26-01 for I-10/Exit 17 interchange improvements grant
• Consent agenda: Accounts payable checks totaling $666,809.44
• Consent agenda: Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 16, 2025
• Presentation by Police Chief Clay Romo on a new employee
• Presentation by Dana Tague on the World's Largest Camel Project