Quartzsite public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12/13/22
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss the selection of a new Vice Mayor and updates to town fee schedules. The meeting also includes consideration of road closures for the Hi Jolly Daze Parade and potential abandonment of certain rights-of-way. Additionally, the council will review applications for community outreach funding.
- Adoption of Resolution 22-20 establishing new fees for building permits, utilities, and licensing
- Temporary road closures at Tyson/Central and Plymouth/Quail Trail for the Hi Jolly Daze Parade on January 14, 2023
- Selection of a Council member to serve as Vice Mayor
- Resolution 22-21 regarding abandonment of rights-of-way on Parcel No. 306-29-0101L
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $313,119.68
12/13/22
The Quartzsite Common Council will meet to discuss adopting a new fee schedule for services including building permits, utilities, and licensing. The Council will also work to designate a new Vice Mayor and review applications for community outreach funding. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on road closures for an upcoming parade and COVID-19 protection measures.
- Adoption of Resolution 22-20 establishing town fees for administration, permits, utilities, and licensing
- Selection of a Council member to serve as Vice Mayor
- Temporary road closures at Tyson/Central and Plymouth/Quail Trail for the Hi Jolly Daze Parade on January 14, 2023
- Review of applications for Community Outreach Funding from 2022-2023 Promotional Funds
- Resolution 22-21 regarding abandonment of rights-of-way for Parcel No. 306-29-0101L
11/08/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a resolution for a USDA Rural Development bridge loan and a new fee schedule for services including permits, licenses, and utilities. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater system expansion contracts and updated transit department policies.
- Resolution 22-19 for a USDA Rural Development bridge loan
- Contract approval for Phase 2 Wastewater System Expansion Project
- New resolution establishing fees for town licenses, permits, and utilities
- Temporary road closures for the Christmas Light Parade on December 3, 2022
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $205,952.52
10/25/2022
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special event liquor license for a beer garden at the upcoming Quartzsite Fall Festival. Members will also discuss installing a permanent crosswalk and changing speed limits near the Southern Baptist Church. The agenda includes updates on water quality and police training scenarios.
- Public hearing for a beer garden liquor license at the Quartzsite Fall Festival
- Approval of $271,047.18 in accounts payable and payroll
- Proposed crosswalk installation and speed limit change near Southern Baptist Church
- Active shooter/scenario training proposal from police departments
- Proclamation for Alzheimer's and Caregiver Awareness Month
10/11/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a vacancy on the Special Projects, Inc. Board of Directors and the town's observance of Columbus Day. The meeting includes consideration for a permanent crosswalk installation and signage at 100 N. Kofa Ave. Additionally, the council will review accounts payable and payroll totaling $479,115.73.
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $479,115.73
- Proposed permanent crosswalk, speed limit change, and signage at 100 N. Kofa Ave
- Discussion regarding a vacancy on the Quartzsite Special Projects, Inc. Board of Directors
- Discussion on the town's observance of Columbus Day
- Review of COVID-19 protection procedures for town facilities
09/27/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license application for Outback Pizza, LLC at 1170 W. Main Street. The council will also receive an update on the Wastewater Phase II Project and discuss Town Hall operating hours. Additionally, members will consider approving recent accounts payable and payroll expenditures totaling $154,495.18.
- Public hearing for Outback Pizza, LLC liquor license application (Series 7 Beer and Wine - Bar)
- Wastewater Phase II Project update from PACE Engineering
- Approval of $61,787.78 in accounts payable and $92,707.40 in payroll
- Discussion regarding continuing the four-day work week for Town Hall operations
- Designation of Chief Fiscal Officer for the FY 2023 Expenditure Limitation Report
09/13/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider a contract with T &C Seal Coating for road maintenance and a purchase of a Caterpillar Loader. The agenda also includes reviewing primary election results and addressing a vacancy on the Quartzsite Special Projects, Inc. Board.
- Contract approval for the 2022-2023 Type 3 Slurry Seal Project with T &C Seal Coating
- Cooperative purchase of a Caterpillar Loader from Empire Southwest, LLC
- Review of August 2, 2022, Primary Election results
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $296,960.45
- Discussion regarding COVID-19 protection procedures for Town facilities
08/23/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will review a request to waive the one-mile distance requirement for a second marijuana establishment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Town Manager's employment agreement and updates to the Town Procurement Code. Additionally, the council will review financial reports and accounts payable totaling $310,355.34.
- Request to waive .04 miles of the one-mile distance requirement for a new marijuana establishment
- Amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement
- Ordinance No. 22-04 amending the Town Procurement Code regarding purchase authorization
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $310,355.34
- Discussion on changing COVID-19 protection procedures in Town facilities
08/22/2022 - Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 22-17 to officially declare the results of the August 2, 2022, primary election. This includes certifying winners for two-year and four-year council terms. The action follows the presentation of official voting totals from the La Paz County Elections Department.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 22-17 regarding primary election results
- Certification of Lynda Goldberg and Loretta Warner for four-year council terms
- Certification of Devyn Rosner for a two-year council term
- Nomination of Randy Smith, Sam Saxton, Karey Amon, and Colleen O'Meara for the November 8, 2022, general election
08/09/2022
The Council will review the preliminary design status and options for the Town Park Splash Pad project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an Outback Pizza, LLC liquor license application and discussions regarding various town leases and contracts.
- Presentation on the Town Park Splash Pad preliminary design status
- Public hearing for Outback Pizza, LLC liquor license application
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $77,844.23 and payroll totaling $71,069.90
- Review of the 2022 WACOG Transit Contract
- Discussion regarding the Eve’s Place, Inc. lease amendment
07/26/2022 - Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and potentially vote on Resolution No. 22-16 to adopt the final budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The proposed final budget includes no changes from the tentative budget adopted on July 12, 2022. Total projected revenues for the fiscal year are $10,405,008.00.
- Adoption of Final Budget and Expenditure Limitation (Resolution No. 22-16)
- Total projected budget revenues of $10,405,008.00
- Total projected budget expenditures of $9,991,274.00
07/26/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council is conducting a public hearing for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 22/23 Final Budget. The council will also consider liquor license applications for Horney Toad Saloon, LLC and discuss changes to employee retirement plans and COVID-19 procedures.
- Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Final Budget
- Liquor license applications for Horney Toad Saloon, LLC at 960 Main Street #3 and 4
- Resolution to terminate the Town's 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with Newport Trust Company
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $174,688.42
- Discussion regarding COVID-19 protection measures for Town facilities
07/26/2022- Amendment to
The Town of Quartzsite Common Council will receive a presentation regarding the Quartzsite Elementary building plans. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month in August 2022.
- Presentation on Quartzsite Elementary Building Plans
- Proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month
07/12/2022
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed increases to water and wastewater rates via Resolutions 22-11 and 22-12. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2022 water and wastewater rate study and financial forecast. Additionally, members will discuss emergency operations plans and water conservation.
- Public hearing for increased water and wastewater rates (Resolutions 22-11 and 22-12)
- Presentation of the 2022 Wastewater and Water Rate Study & Financial Forecast
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $603,211.69
- Review of the Town Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Response Team Directory
07/06/2022 Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the tentative budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This budget covers revenue and expenditures for town services including water, wastewater, and highway user revenue.
- Adoption of Tentative Budget for FY 2022-2023
- Approval of Expenditure Limitation for FY 2022-2023
- Proposed total budget revenues of $10,405,008.00
- Proposed total budget expenditures of $9,991,274.00
06/22/2022 Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council is meeting to discuss the current status of the town's expenditure limitation. The council will also consider providing direction to staff regarding budget adjustments needed to comply with these limits.
- Discussion of expenditure limitation and current status
- Direction to staff on budget adjustments needed for expenditure limitation compliance
06/14/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license for Grubstake and a property rezoning on North Plymouth Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on expanding the town's non-discrimination policy.
- Rezoning 310 N. Plymouth Avenue from General Commercial to Suburban Ranch
- Liquor license application for Grubstake at 725 North Central
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $195,629.78
- Approval of payroll totaling $150,008.50
- Discussion on expanding the town's non-discrimination policy
05/24/2022
The Quartzsite Town Council is reviewing a notice of intention to increase water and wastewater rates, fees, and charges. The council will also consider a contract for New Kofa Well #4 improvements and an agreement with La Paz County for the 2022 elections.
- Notice of Intention to increase water and wastewater rates, fees, and charges
- Contract award for New Kofa Well #4 Improvements with AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for the 2022 Primary and General elections
- Review of Town of Quartzsite Code of Ordinances, Section 30.09
05/24/2022 Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council will conduct a budget workshop to present and review the prepared proposed budget. The session is intended for discussion and direction from the Council regarding the budget overview.
- Review of the prepared Proposed Budget
05/18/2022 Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss the qualifications of Steve Schue regarding his eligibility to run in the August 2, 2022 primary and November 8, 2022 general elections. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice from the Town Attorney.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Steve Schue's eligibility for the August 2, 2022 primary and November 8, 2022 general election ballots
- Executive session for consultation with the Town Attorney for legal advice
05/10/2022 Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a budget workshop to review proposed budget changes. The session includes reviewing versions of the budget featuring different pay scales.
- Review of proposed budget with $14.25 pay scale
- Review of proposed budget with $15.00 pay scale
04/28/2022 Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council will conduct a budget workshop to discuss various town departments. Topics include police, finance, transit, and community development. The council will also review budget priorities.
- Department discussions including Police, Finance, and Transit
- Review of budget priorities
04/27/2022 Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council is conducting a budget workshop to discuss municipal funds. The meeting includes discussions regarding HURF, water, wastewater, and a review of capital project priorities.
- HURF discussion
- Water budget discussion
- Wastewater budget discussion
- Review of capital project priorities
04/26/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss amending ordinances related to the qualifications of council candidates. The agenda also includes reviews of the Eve’s Place lease and a temporary use permit for a power line project construction yard. Additionally, the council will consider approving recent accounts payable and payroll checks.
- Review of ordinance regarding disqualifying council candidates with delinquent fines or fees
- Possible approval of a temporary use permit for the #10 West power line project construction yard
- Discussion on extending the current ED options lease arrangement
- Review of the Eve’s Place lease
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $158,993.36
04/20/2022 Council Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council will hold a budget workshop to review council goals. The session includes discussions regarding departmental priorities and capital projects.
- Review and discussion of Council Goals
- Discussion of Departmental Priorities
- Discussion of Capital Projects
04/12/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider a request to rezone approximately 140 acres in the Desert Gardens area from suburban ranch to commercial use. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2022 wastewater and water rate study and financial forecast. Additionally, the council will review an agreement with La Paz County for building inspector services.
- Rezone application #8910 for 140 acres in the Desert Gardens area to General Commercial and Heavy Commercial
- Presentation on the 2022 Wastewater & Water Rate Study & Financial Forecast
- Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for building inspector services
- Ordinance No. 22-02 changing zoning at 1240 Acacia Street to C-2 and C-3
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $371,783.41 and payroll totaling $86,749.13
04/12/2022 Work Session
The Quartzsite Common Council is reviewing potential guidelines for water utility bill adjustments and payment agreements. The discussion focuses on establishing criteria for leak-related adjustments and procedures for managing past-due balances. This follows a review of recent years where adjustments totaled $78,547.87 in FY20.
- Discussion regarding utility bill adjustments for leaks and pool filling
- Review of payment plan options for past due utility balances
- Analysis of lost revenue from utility adjustments, including $78,547.87 in FY20
- Evaluation of staff time required to process adjustment requests
04/07/2022 Special Council Meeting
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss the qualifications of three individuals for upcoming elections. The council will consider if Mike Roth, Dennis Vosper, and Sam Saxton are eligible for the August 2, 2022 primary and November 8, 2022 general election ballots.
- Eligibility review for Mike Roth
- Eligibility review for Dennis Vosper
- Eligibility review for Sam Saxton
03/22/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss modifying Town Hall business hours to a four-day work week starting March 28, 2022. The agenda also includes appointing trustees for the town's retirement program and reviewing lease options for police and code compliance space.
- Discussion of moving Town Hall to a four-day work week starting March 28, 2022
- Approval of Resolution No. 22-05 to appoint trustees for the employment retirement program
- Review of lease extensions and rental space for QPD and Code Compliance
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $127,211.90 and payroll totaling $77,610.25
- Appointment of a council member to the WACOG Regional Council on Aging
03/08/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss Ordinance No. 22-01, which proposes new amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda also includes a proposal to reallocate funds from a new street sweeper purchase to repair a Vactor truck. Additionally, members will consider potential changes to future compensation for the Mayor and Council.
- Ordinance No. 22-01 establishing Article 22 of the Zoning Code
- Reallocation of funds budgeted for a new street sweeper to repair a Vactor truck
- Consideration of salary and benefit changes for future Council members and the Mayor
- Approval of $197,455.19 in accounts payable and payroll checks
02/22/2022
The Quartzsite Town Council will consider approving a new USPS Lease Agreement and authorizing the Town Manager to sign it. The Council will also discuss designating a Council seat to a two-year term for the 2022 election. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of recent accounts payable and payroll expenditures.
- Approval of USPS Lease Agreement
- Designation of a Council seat to a two-year term
- Accounts payable totaling $85,096.02
- Payroll totaling $80,598.50
02/22/2022
The Common Council will hold a special meeting to discuss procedures and training for several advisory boards. The discussion includes the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Committee. Topics include membership numbers, chair elections, and committee restructuring.
- Discussion on Planning and Zoning Commission membership (five or seven members)
- Process for electing a Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Restructuring of the Parks and Recreation Committee to include Beautification, Library, and Cemetery
01/25/2022
The Council will discuss Resolution No. 22-03, which supports a proposed Commnet Broadband project for La Paz County. Members will also review potential changes to COVID-19 protection procedures in Town facilities. The meeting includes swearing in new council members and approving various financial payments.
- Resolution No. 22-03 supporting the Commnet Broadband project
- Discussion of COVID-19 protection procedure changes for Town facilities
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $86,048.15
- Approval of payroll totaling $83,739.86
- Swearing in of new Council members
01/15/2022
The Town of Quartzsite Common Council will conduct interviews with candidates for a vacant council seat. The council will also consider appointing an applicant to fill the vacancy left by Beverly Cunningham until the August 2022 election.
- Interviews of applicants for one vacant Town Council seat
- Appointment to fill a vacancy created by the passing of Beverly Cunningham
01/11/2022
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss integrating Camel Express into the Google GTFS transit system. The meeting also includes discussions on park improvements and lease renewals for the 80-acre Town Park property. Additionally, the Council will review COVID-19 protection measures for town facilities.
- Authorization for Camel Express to join the Google GTFS transit system
- Resolution 22-01 regarding the Arizona State Parks Grant Program for park improvements
- Resolution 22-02 for a lease renewal with the BLM for the 80-acre Town Park property
- Approval of a contract with Cliff O’Neill dba Trebol Consulting for technical assistance
- Discussion on COVID-19 protection measures for Town facilities