Quartzsite public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12/12/23
The Quartzsite Common Council is reviewing a resolution to establish new fees for various departments, including building permits and utilities. The meeting also includes discussions on community outreach funding and police equipment purchases.
- Proposed Resolution No. 23-08 to establish new fees for administration, building permits, and utilities
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford F150 SSV Crew Cab 4WD and outfitting for $65,897.12
- Purchase of an Intoxilyzer 9000 unit for $10,425.30 using grant funds
- Review of 2023-2024 applications for Community Outreach Funding for non-profit organizations
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $162,828.21
11/28/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss temporary road closures for the Christmas Light Parade and Hi Jolly Daze Parade. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding appointing a Town Manager to the La Paz Economic Development Corporation Board. Additionally, the Council will review modifications to the Backflow Control Program.
- Temporary road closures for Christmas Light Parade (Dec 8) and Hi Jolly Daze Parade (Jan 13)
- Appointment of Town Manager to the La Paz Economic Development Corporation Board
- Review of Title V, Chapter 53 Backflow Control Program
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $130,010.41
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $109,351.84
11/14/23
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a beer and wine license for the Pilot Travel Center on West Main Street. They will also discuss grant agreements for law enforcement supplies and a proposal to create a court diversion fee. Additionally, the Council may consider an amendment to the Town Manager's employment agreement.
- Public hearing for Pilot Travel Center #328 liquor license at 1201 W Main Street
- Grant agreement for STEP enforcement supplies totaling $13,910
- Grant agreement for DUI enforcement supplies totaling $11,418
- Proposal to create a court diversion fee and request a security officer
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $263,280.95
10/24/23
The Council will discuss directing staff to create a Quartzsite Housing Authority. They will also conduct an annual performance review and consider contract amendments for the Town Manager. The agenda includes consideration of $286,821.57 in total accounts payable and payroll.
- Discussion on creating a Quartzsite Housing Authority
- Annual performance review and contract evaluation for the Town Manager
- Approval of $196,721.31 in accounts payable
- Swearing-in of new Police Department Officers
10/10/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss and potentially adopt three new ordinances regarding business licenses, seasonal licenses, and special events. The Council will also consider authorizing bids for the Senior Center Kitchen Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, several non-profits will present reports on how community outreach funds were used during the 2022/23 fiscal year.
- Adoption of Business License Code Ordinance No. 23-07
- Adoption of Seasonal Business License Ordinance No. 23-08
- Adoption of Special Events Ordinance No. 23-09
- Authorization to advertise for bids for the Senior Center Kitchen Rehabilitation Project
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $175,607.59
09/26/23
The Common Council will consider several business items including a beer garden license for the Fall Festival and potential bids for a new splash pad. The agenda also includes discussions on commercial utility fee modifications and updating town building regulations.
- Beer Garden special event liquor license application for the Fall Festival on November 18, 2023
- Authorization to advertise bids for splash pad construction based on a design by RICK Engineering
- Modification of commercial utility wastewater base fees for Rice Ranch — Vrbetta
- Adoption of 2018 Technical Code updates for Town Code Chapter 150 Building Regulations
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $241,351.82
09/12/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss workshop dates and content for the General Plan with a VISTA representative. The agenda also includes reports on economic development activities and BLM property issues. Additionally, the council will consider approving recent meeting minutes and various payments totaling $192,437.96.
- General Plan Workshop dates and content discussion
- Economic Development Activities report
- BLM property issues report
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $100,708.18
- Approval of payroll totaling $91,729.78
08/23/23
The Town Council is reviewing amendments to the 2018 Technical Codes. These updates include changes to fire prevention language, flood hazard area references, and fee refund policies. The discussion also covers the creation of a Building Safety Division within the Community Development Department.
- Proposed amendments to 2018 International Building and Fire Codes
- Creation of the Community Development Department, Building Safety Division
- Establishment of a minimum $50 investigation fee for unpermitted work
- New guidelines for permit and plan review fee refunds
08/22/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss the adoption of new codes for business licenses, vendor licenses, and special events. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Summer Youth Program and approval of financial ledgers totaling $166,871.48.
- Adoption of Chapter 110: Business License Code
- Adoption of Chapter 111: Vendor License Code
- Adoption of the Special Events Ordinance
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $166,871.48
08/08/23
The Quartzsite Common Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve Resolution 23-06. This resolution adopts the final budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The proposed final budget contains no changes from the tentative budget adopted in July.
- Adoption of Final Budget for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of Resolution 23-06 regarding expenditure limitations
- Total budget adoption amount of $27,299,435
08/08/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Final Budget. The council will also consider a new Development Procedures Handbook and a community engagement plan for the 2024 General Plan update. Additionally, the agenda includes a temporary use permit for a concrete plant to support the Tesla project.
- Public hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Budget
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-05, establishing a new Development Procedures Handbook
- Temporary Use Permit for Salome Concrete to operate a batch plant for the Tesla project
- $21,368.78 budget modification for Town Park improvements and splash pad
- Approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling $200,721.45
07/25/23
The Quartzsite Common Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the town zoning code regarding church setbacks. The agenda also includes discussing a partnership with the La Paz Economic Development Corporation and an addendum to a legal services contract.
- Proposed amendment to remove 30-foot setback for churches in Town Zoning Code Article V
- Addendum No. 2 to the Gust Rosenfeld, PLC Legal Services Contract
- Potential partnership with La Paz Economic Development Corporation
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $123,572.06 and payroll totaling $70,694.56
07/11/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider the adoption of the tentative budget and expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a financial consulting contract and an amendment to the Eve’s Place lease agreement.
- Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Tentative Budget and Expenditure Limitation
- Financial consulting services contract with Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.
- Second Amendment to the lease agreement with Eve’s Place, Inc.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $321,570.21
06/27/23
The Council will consider a proposal for beer garden services for upcoming town events, including the Fall Festival. They will also discuss modifying zoning laws to allow temporary permits for boarding camels. Additionally, members may consider installing a Peace Pole on town property in September.
- Proposal for beer garden services for the Fall Festival and Buck Connors Western Days
- Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 23-02 regarding camel boarding permits
- Proposed installation of a Peace Pole on Sept 21, 2023
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $364,652.55
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $103,219.80
06/13/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss ordinances to change the speed limit on Kofa Drive and allow temporary permits for boarding camels. The council will also consider personnel updates, including the Town Manager's employment agreement and a new director for QSP, Inc. Additionally, the meeting includes financial reports and municipal court activity reviews.
- Speed limit change on Kofa Drive from 35 mph to 25 mph
- Zoning update for temporary permits to board camels
- Approval of $264,749.03 in accounts payable and payroll
- Appointment of Pamela Tague as Director for QSP, Inc
- Update to the Town Magistrate Service Contract with Judge Pamela Shirley
06/13/23
The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a work session to review proposed changes to the town's business and vendor license ordinances. The discussion includes reviewing draft chapters for business licenses, vendors, and special events.
- Review of Draft Chapter 110: Business License Code
- Review of Draft Chapter 111: Vendors
- Discussion of Special Events Ordinance
- Proposed $75 annual business license fee
- Review of penalties for ordinance violations up to $2,500
05/23/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider adopting an updated Title VI Plan and discussing reviews of the Town and Zoning Codes. The agenda also includes potential speed limit changes on Kofa Dr. and Plymouth Rd., as well as discussions regarding contracts for the Town Manager and Town Magistrate.
- Speed limit ordinance for Kofa Dr. and Plymouth Rd.
- Audit request for Quartzsite Special Projects, Inc.
- Modification of Town Manager Jim Ferguson's contract
- Approval of Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley's contract
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $266,443.73
05/23/23
The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a work session to review proposed updates to the town's business and vendor license ordinances. The discussion includes reviewing draft chapters for business licenses, vendors, and special events.
- Review of Draft Chapter 110 regarding Business Licenses
- Review of Draft Chapter 111 regarding Vendors
- Discussion of Special Events Ordinance
- Proposed $75 annual business license fee
- Proposed penalties for ordinance violations up to $2,500
05/09/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will meet to consider setting dates for work sessions on business, vendor, and special events ordinances. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the modification of Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley's contract. Additionally, the Council will review recent accounts payable and payroll totals.
- Approval of $69,566.54 in accounts payable and $91,996.36 in payroll
- Setting a work session date for business, vendor, and special events ordinances
- Setting a date to discuss the proposed FY2024 budget
- Discussion regarding modifying the contract for Town Magistrate Pamela Shirley
04/25/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a project sponsor agreement with the Arizona State Parks Board regarding the Splash Pad Project. The meeting also includes a mid-year financial presentation and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.
- Discussion of Project Sponsor Agreement for the Splash Pad Project
- FY 2022-2023 Mid-Year Financial Presentation
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $54,191.56
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $93,561.44
- Proclamation for Fair Housing Month
04/19/23 Budget Workshop
The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed budget overview. This includes reviewing changes from previous workshops and receiving direction from the Council. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding expenditure limitation.
- Review of proposed budget overview
- Discussion regarding expenditure limitation
04/11/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque located at the cemetery. The council also considers re-appointing Paul Bigley to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of recent payroll and accounts payable.
- Potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque
- Re-appointment of Paul Bigley to the Planning and Zoning Commission through March 2026
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $91,977.68
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $96,167.20
- Proclamation of Arbor Day for April 28, 2023
04/11/23
The Quartzsite Town Council will discuss potential cleaning, restoration, or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque in the cemetery. The council will also consider approving financial ledgers totaling $188,144.88. Additionally, the Town Manager is scheduled to report on gravestone restoration and a citizen request regarding the 95N and Tyson intersection.
- Discussion of cleaning or repairs for the Hi Jolly Monument Plaque
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $91,977.68
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $96,167.20
- Proclamation of Arbor Day for April 28, 2023
- Town Manager report on cemetery gravestone restoration
03/28/23
The Quartzsite Town Council will review the 2022 audit report and audited financial statement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding committee appointments and Planning and Zoning Commission re-appointments. Additionally, the council will consider approving recent accounts payable and payroll payments.
- Review of 2022 Audit Report by Scott Graff
- Approval of FY2022 Audited Financial Statement and Annual Expenditure Limitation
- Payment of accounts payable totaling $189,988.26 and payroll totaling $95,954.80
- Re-appointment of Paul Bigley and Nancy Nichols to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Appointment of a Council Member to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Works Committee
03/28/23
The Council will discuss the FY2022 audit report, which includes findings regarding internal controls and federal award management. Members will also consider re-appointing two individuals to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the Council will address committee vacancies for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.
- Approval of FY2022 Audited Financial Statement and Annual Expenditure Limitation
- Re-appointment of Paul Bigley and Nancy Nichols to the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Appointment of a Council Member to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Works committee
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $189,988.26
- Approval of payroll checks totaling $95,954.80
03/14/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will consider approving settlement agreements for five additional opioid litigation cases. The agenda also includes discussions on negotiating architect contracts for Senior Center renovations and reviewing a community survey regarding future town growth.
- Discussion of settlement agreements for five additional opioid litigation cases
- Authorization to negotiate architect contracts for Senior Center renovations
- Review of Community Survey results for the town's comprehensive plan
- Conditional Use Permit #9080 application for seasonal horses at 375 W Tyson Street
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $111,924.76 and payroll totaling $95,287.03
03/14/23
The Quartzsite Common Council held a special meeting to discuss guidelines for council procedures, the code of ethics, and conflict of interest protocols. The session provided guidance on official duties, the distinction between ordinances and resolutions, and the legal consequences of violating conflict of interest laws. The agenda also included information regarding citizen rights during public meetings.
- Discussion of Town Council procedures and rules
- Review of the Code of Ethics for council members
- Guidance on identifying and disclosing conflicts of interest
- Information on citizen rights and speaking protocols
02/28/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will review potential adjustments to sewer fees for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC. Members will also consider an agreement with La Paz County for a special election on November 7, 2023. Additionally, the Council will discuss themes for the I-10 billboard sign and COVID-19 procedures in town facilities.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with La Paz County for a November 7, 2023 election
- Review of sewer fee adjustments for Desert Gardens Holdings, LLC
- Discussion regarding a theme for the I-10 billboard sign
- Discussion on COVID-19 protection measures for Town facilities
02/28/23Agenda
The Quartzsite Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss Arizona Open Meeting Law, town council procedures, the code of ethics, and conflict of interest. The session includes guidance on maintaining transparency and following legal requirements for public meetings.
- Discussion of Arizona Open Meeting Law
- Review of Town Council Procedures
- Review of Code of Ethics
- Review of Conflict of Interest policies
01/24/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a new town fee schedule and potential changes to COVID-19 protection measures. The meeting also includes decisions regarding special event liquor licenses and the direction of an upcoming election for an expenditure limit override.
- Adoption of Resolution 23-03 establishing new fees for permits, licensing, and utilities
- Decision on proceeding with a November 7, 2023, election for an expenditure limit override
- Review of commercial utility fee modifications for property at 55 E Kuehn St
- Renewal of contract with Cliff O’Neill (TREBOL CONSULTING) for community development assistance
- Approval of special event liquor licenses for Buck Connors Western Days and Quartzsite Glow
01/10/23
The Quartzsite Common Council will discuss a resolution establishing new fees for building permits, utilities, and licenses. The meeting also includes reviewing applications for community outreach funding and considering the appointment of a new Town Clerk.
- Resolution 23-01 establishing fees for administration, building permits, utilities, and licensing
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $358,107.36
- Review of applications for Community Outreach Funding from the 2022-2023 Town Promotional Funds
- Renewal or modification of a contract with TREBOL CONSULTING for community development assistance
- Appointment of Flora Romero as Town Clerk