Public Meetings - Eloy, Arizona

This special meeting began with the final regular meeting of the outgoing council, including public comment, consent agenda action, and presentation of plaques to outgoing Mayor Micah Powell and Councilmember Sylvia Rodriguez. After a sine die motion, the meeting was reconvened as an organizational meeting for the newly elected council, which administered oaths of office, appointed key positions, elected a Vice Mayor, and adopted a proclamation honoring the former mayor. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of routine items and ceremonial recognitions. Consent Calendar - Item A – Approval of Minutes from 11/12/2024 (Regular): Approved unanimously by roll call vote (7-0). - Item B – Approval of a Letter of Intent Agreement with Veregy Energy Services, LLC for engineering, construction, and construction management services on five to six projects funded by American Rescue Plan funds. Pulled for discussion, then approved unanimously (7-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Irene Higgs, Executive Director of the Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented a resolution of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Micah Powell for his four years of service, including leadership as MPO chairman and vice chairman, and for securing $11.8 million in roadway infrastructure funding for Eloy through ADOT partnerships. - Rodney Crook (address: 4625 West Hodge Road, Eloy) alleged that the city had improperly taken several acres of his property and given it to a neighbor in September 2023, and that he has since been subjected to malicious code enforcement actions. He requested an explanation from the council, noting he had left messages with no response. Discussion Items - Item B – Letter of Intent with Veregy: City Manager David Malewitz explained that the agreement would authorize negotiations with Veregy, a firm that has worked with the city on water/wastewater and solar projects, to design and oversee construction using ARPA funds for: a belt press at the wastewater treatment plant, headworks repairs, rehabilitation of the Blue Tank water reservoir at Pump Station 2, and repairs to Well Site 3. The mayor thanked Veregy representatives Ed and Nick for their partnership, noting the city has saved money through their work. No cost savings figures were provided during the meeting. Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Councilmember and Mayor - Councilmember Sylvia Rodriguez (first female vice mayor in over 30 years) and Mayor Micah Powell received plaques and heartfelt thanks from council members and staff. Council members shared personal remarks, praising their dedication, passion, and mentorship. Mayor Powell reflected on his 12 years of service (including six years as vice mayor) and expressed gratitude to staff, family, and the community. Organizational Meeting (New Council) - Oaths of Office: Administered by City Clerk Mary Myers to Mayor-Elect Andrew Sutton and Council-Elects Sara Curtis, Josephine Galindo, Daniel Snyder, and Michael Vodrazka. - Appointments (all approved unanimously): - City Clerk: Mary Myers (until January 3, 2025, due to her upcoming retirement) - City Manager: David Malewitz - City Attorney: Cooper and Rueter, L.L.P. (Stephen Cooper) - Election of Vice Mayor: Councilmember Michelle Tarango was nominated and elected unanimously to serve a one-year term effective December 1, 2024. - Proclamation: Mayor Sutton declared November 26, 2024 as "Micah Powell Day" in Eloy, recognizing Powell's accomplishments including the city's first hospital, response to the 2022 power outage, new Circle K, Gold Wand facility, Vex Science, water tower refurbishment, and new city hall/police station. Key Outcomes - Consent Item A (minutes) approved. - Consent Item B (Veregy letter of intent) approved. - Plaques presented to outgoing councilmember and mayor. - New council sworn in: Mayor Andrew Sutton, Councilmembers Sara Curtis, Josephine Galindo, Daniel Snyder, Michael Vodrazka. - City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney reappointed for new terms. - Michelle Tarango elected Vice Mayor. - Proclamation honoring former Mayor Micah Powell adopted. - Meeting adjourned with refreshments for attendees.

The Eloy City Council met on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at approximately 6:02 p.m. in the Eloy City Council Chambers. The meeting featured roll call, moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, council and city manager announcements, a financial update for the first quarter of FY 2024-25, approval of the consent agenda, and a business item granting a 12-month time extension for the Vista De Picacho preliminary plat. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously (7-0) the following items: Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024; authorization to cancel the regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024; acceptance of three Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grants totaling $27,233 for traffic enforcement, impaired driving enforcement, and accident investigations; authorization of an agreement with Danson Construction, LLC for $77,438 for interior renovations at the Troy Thomas Center; and authorization to purchase an Eaton 9PXM UPS Tower from Safari Micro for $39,985.70 under a Mohave contract. Reports and Announcements - Council Member Announcements: Councilmember Andy reported on the Eloy PD game night event; Councilmember Sylvia promoted the CAPE (Community and Police Engagement) program for young drivers; Councilmember Sarah announced a skydiving world record attempt at the Eloy airport (November 18-22); Vice Mayor Curtis and Councilmember Michelle noted the Veterans Day parade and the opening of the new Veterans Center; Councilmember Jose highlighted the Glow event (approximately 3,000 attendees, 12-13 hot air balloons, skydivers, fireworks, beer garden); and the Mayor presented a plaque and certificate of appreciation to Larry Brown for over 30 years of service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. - City Manager Announcements: The City Manager introduced three new Eloy Police Department officers (Officers Quentin Slaughter, Brian Holmes, and Joseph Rodriguez), noted the Teen Center averages 15-18 daily attendees (peak 36), reminded of the December 14 electric light parade (75th anniversary, float applications available), announced a 4% water/wastewater rate increase (rate 3 of 5) effective end of November, reported road closures on Sunshine Boulevard (Union Pacific work starting Nov. 18) and a temporary traffic signal installation on Sunland Gin Road at Mountain View, promoted Operation Eloy Cleanup (Saturday, Nov. 16, 7-11 a.m.), and announced the Eloy 75 art contest (prizes $200, $100, $50). - Financial Update (1st Quarter FY 24-25): Finance Director Brian Rider reported that the general fund is meeting budget expectations, with local sales tax trending above projections and state shared revenues higher due to a population estimate increase from 17,000 to 18,552 (additional $524,000 in revenue). Construction sales tax is volatile due to the Gold Bond project nearing completion. Retail sales tax is above prior years, while restaurant/bar tax declined after the rate reduction from 6% to 5%. Capital projects are largely in progress. The City also launched a ClearGov transparency page on the city website, allowing residents to see budget breakdowns, demographics, and debt explanations. Discussion Items - Vista De Picacho Preliminary Plat Extension (Case PP2022-009.E1): The Council considered a request for a 12-month time extension for a 365-lot residential subdivision (106.65 gross acres) on 11 Mile Corner. The preliminary plat was originally approved on May 22, 2023, with an expiration of November 22, 2024. Staff recommended approval with no changes to the 20 conditions. Developer representative Christina Dong appeared and stated she is actively working with national builders and is engaged in forming a revitalization district with adjacent parcels to finance sewer line expansion and attract developers. In response to Councilmember Schneider’s question, she noted that the original target for entry-level homes was around $350,000, but pricing is now fluid due to market changes. The City Manager confirmed that the extension clock would run from the original expiration date (November 22, 2024). Key Outcomes - Unanimous approval (7-0) of the 12-month time extension for the Vista De Picacho preliminary plat, allowing the developer to continue working toward a revitalization district and finalize builder agreements. - Unanimous approval (7-0) of the consent agenda items A through G. - The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2024, at 6 p.m., with a reception following for the transition of council leadership.

This meeting was called to order at approximately 6:01 PM, though the agenda listed a 5:30 PM start. The council addressed a consent agenda, several discussion items, and held public hearings on multiple solar energy projects. All council members were present. Key actions included approval of a lease renewal with the Chamber of Commerce, a generator purchase, and three solar-related land use approvals. Awards and Recognitions - Finance Director Brian presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (12th consecutive year) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (first year). The awards were accepted by the Mayor and council. Council Member, Mayor, and City Manager Reports - Councilmember Settin reported on the Rural Transportation Summit in Prescott, where Mayor Powell received a Champion of Transportation award for bringing over $12 million in road improvement funds to Eloy. He also noted challenges with federal grant matching requirements in Arizona. - Councilmember Tarango promoted the upcoming Eloy Glow event and reminded the public of the Veterans Day ceremony. - Councilmember Garcia thanked the police department for its presence at the Harvest Festival. - Mayor Powell acknowledged the Harvest Festival's success and community engagement. - City Manager Paul announced upcoming events: Chamber Luncheon (Oct 30), homecoming parade and football game (Nov 1), Día de los Muertos (Nov 2), gang night (Nov 6), and Veterans Day (Nov 11). The next council meeting will be November 12. Consent Calendar - Items A (Approval of Minutes), B (HIDTA grant acceptance), D (Poligon shade structure purchase), and E (utility easement for APS) were approved unanimously by roll call vote. - Items C (Chamber of Commerce lease renewal) and F (generator purchase) were pulled for separate discussion. Discussion Items - Item C – Lease Renewal with Eloy Chamber of Commerce: Council debated the landlord’s termination notice period. Staff recommended keeping a one-year notice, citing the time needed for relocation. Councilmember Settin initially proposed reducing to 60 or 90 days, but after discussion, the council agreed to leave the one-year term. The item was approved unanimously. - Item F – Generator Purchase and Installation: Approval of a $225,000 contract with Commonwealth Electric for a 125 kW Cummins natural gas generator at City Hall, plus a separate $10,000–$12,000 gas hookup cost. Councilmember Settin advised inspecting the existing switchgear before installation. The item was approved unanimously. - Business Item A – Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program: Council approved a professional services contract with Property Couple LLC at $7,000 per unit, replacing the previous contractor. Unanimous. - Business Item B – CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for Toltec Senior Center: Council approved acceptance of $173,090 in grant funds for the project, $43,000 above the allocation. Unanimous. - Business Item C – Public Utilities Easement for Sewer Main: Council accepted an easement from I-10 Eloy Eleven Mile Corner LLC to facilitate sewer expansion along Eleven Mile Corner. Unanimous. - Business Item D – Public Hearing and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Eloy Valley I & II Solar: Applicant NextEra Energy presented a request for a solar and battery storage facility on 2,237 acres. Staff and planning commission recommended approval. Council voted 5-2 (Councilmembers Tarango and Garcia opposed) to adopt Resolution 24-1595. - Business Item E – Public Record for Picacho View II PAD Amendment: Resolution 24-1596 was adopted 6-1 (Councilmember Garcia opposed) to declare the PAD amendment document as public record. - Business Item F – Public Hearing and Zoning Map Amendment for Picacho View II: Ordinance 24-976 was approved 5-2 (Councilmembers Garcia and Tarango opposed) after correcting a stipulation name from “Rancho del Sol” to “Picacho View II.” The amendment allows solar and battery storage on 1,040 acres. - Business Item G – Public Record for Stevens Farms PAD Amendment: Resolution 24-1597 was adopted 6-1 (Councilmember Garcia opposed). - Business Item H – Public Hearing and Zoning Map Amendment for Stevens Farms: Ordinance 24-977 was approved 5-2 (Councilmembers Tarango and Garcia opposed) after correcting the stipulation name to “Stevens Farms.” The amendment allows solar and battery storage on 640 acres. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items (A, B, D, E) approved unanimously. - Lease renewal with Chamber of Commerce (Item C) approved unanimously. - Generator purchase (Item F) approved unanimously. - Housing rehabilitation contract (Item A) approved unanimously. - CDBG subrecipient agreement (Item B) approved unanimously. - Utility easement (Item C) approved unanimously. - Resolution 24-1595 (CUP for Eloy Valley Solar) approved 5-2. - Resolution 24-1596 (Picacho View II public record) approved 6-1. - Ordinance 24-976 (Picacho View II zoning amendment) approved 5-2. - Resolution 24-1597 (Stevens Farms public record) approved 6-1. - Ordinance 24-977 (Stevens Farms zoning amendment) approved 5-2.

The Eloy City Council met on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting included a moment of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, public comment, council reports, consent agenda, and several business items including zoning text amendments, a change order for wastewater treatment, and a liquor license recommendation. All votes were unanimous. Public Comments & Testimony - Ann Howard asked who is paying for paving Frontier Road. The mayor responded that the city cannot answer questions during public comment. Reports and Announcements - Councilmember Sutton reported attending the Panel Partner Breakfast (discussing Prop 486), RPTA meeting (where Mayor Powell received an achievement award, $80M surplus, $27M refunded to 120 of 146 applicants), Town of Superior state of the town, opening of The Den teen space at the library (funded via grants), Hope Coalition Street Fest and Car Show, Eloy Housing Authority RFQ for sale of 26 units, and Music in the Park. He noted the Music in the Park turnout was light and suggested improved promotion. - Councilmember Rodriguez echoed Sutton, praised Superior's outdoor event with dancers, and suggested a similar outdoor event for Eloy. She also noted lower attendance at Music in the Park. - Vice Mayor Curtis reported attending the 9th annual 5K benefiting food pantries, and asked about the city reinstating police log releases to the public; staff noted it is published in the newspaper. - Councilmember Snyder reported attending the opening of The Den and the movie premiere "Space Cowboy" (documentary about skydiving cinematographer Joe Jennings, featuring Eloy landmarks and local skydivers). He also noted a future council tour of The Den. - Councilmember Garcia thanked attendees for the Space Cowboy premiere and reported the opening of the Ørsted Solar Center (spanning Pinal County, Coolidge, and Eloy), noting opportunities for community partnerships. - Mayor Powell reported participating in a veterans stand down at HOHP transitional housing, giving pins to veterans. He also announced attending the Arizona Rural Transportation Summit (Oct 15-17) where he will receive a champion of transportation award. - City Manager David announced a police department fundraising letter for the annual Christmas event (checks payable to Friends of Apache Junction, memo line: CO Eloy Community Service Funds), the Adopt a Street cleanup on Oct 19 at 7 a.m. at Shomway Park, the Harvest Festival on Oct 26 (trunk-or-treat, costume contest, carnival rides), and League of Cities and Towns City Champions Week with daily video posts on the city's Facebook page. Consent Agenda - Items A (approval of 9/23/2024 minutes) and C (quote from Empire Southwest for grader brake repair, not to exceed $30,000) were approved unanimously without discussion. - Items B and D were pulled for discussion (see below). Discussion Items - Item B (Approval of proposal by Sunland Asphalt and Construction, LLC for street striping): Councilmember Curtis questioned the cost difference between Sunland and Cactus bids, particularly regarding traffic control and off-duty police officers. Staff clarified that the scope of work was identical, Sunland was lower, and traffic control without officers is sufficient. Motion to approve passed 7-0. - Item D (Recommendation for Series 10 liquor license to Food Town IGA Eloy): Councilmember Snyder noted a clerical error: the agenda packet included two applications (Lucky Star and Food Town). City Clerk Mary Myers explained the first six pages were inadvertently attached from a previous application and should be disregarded. Council approved only the Food Town IGA application. Motion passed 7-0. - Item A (Change Order 3 to contract with Sunrise Engineering, not to exceed $75,000, for belt press design at wastewater treatment facility): Staff explained that the original design omitted geotechnical analysis and a building enclosure for the belt press. Total project cost is estimated between $800,000 and $1,000,000, funded by reallocating from less urgent CIP projects. The equipment has been sitting unused for over a year; the manufacturer may honor about six months of warranty once operational. Motion passed 7-0. - Items B-C (Resolution 24-1598 and Ordinance 24-978 - Residential Walls and Fences ZTA2024-001): Staff presented a council-initiated text amendment to require opaque walls/fences on residential lots of one acre or less, excluding properties with a PAD overlay. Minimum height 5 feet, with exceptions for open space widths. Existing non-conforming fences (e.g., chicken wire) are legal non-conforming. Public hearing held; no public comment. Adopted unanimously after correcting a typo (case number changed from 2004 to 2024). - Items D-E (Resolution 24-1602 and Ordinance 24-982 - Modifications to Boards and Commissions CCTA2024-001): Staff explained the consolidation of the Board of Adjustment, Airport Board, and Revitalization Commission into the Planning and Zoning Commission (which will have designated focus members). Several existing board members expressed interest in applying. A clerical error (case number referencing walls/fences) was corrected. Adopted unanimously. - Items F-G (Resolution 24-1599 and Ordinance 24-979 - Planning and Zoning Commission Responsibilities and Reasonable Accommodations ZTA2024-002): Staff stated this amendment updates the zoning ordinance to align with the board consolidation and adds reasonable accommodation provisions for persons with disabilities (as required by federal and state law) to be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. Public hearing held; no public comment. Adopted unanimously after correcting a typo. - Items H-I (Resolution 24-1600 and Ordinance 24-980 - Historic Preservation Overlay and Miscellaneous Modifications ZTA2024-003): Staff presented a council-initiated text amendment creating a Historic Preservation Overlay zone to designate and protect historic properties, conforming with state and national guidelines. Public hearing held; no public comment. Adopted unanimously after correcting a typo. - Items J-K (Resolution 24-1601 and Ordinance 24-981 - Development Standards and Building Heights Exceptions ZTA2024-004): Staff presented a zoning administrator-initiated text amendment to clarify development standards, resolve conflicts, add a mixed-use square footage ratio (50% commercial-to-residential), update building heights to standard construction increments, allow unspecified uses in industrial zones, and incorporate building height exceptions (towers, silos, steeples, etc.) with conditional use permits for deviations. Public hearing held; no public comment. Adopted unanimously. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items (A and C) and all business items (A through K) were approved unanimously. - Council agreed to place a discussion of food truck regulations on a future agenda, following community questions about requirements and parking on Main Street. - The meeting adjourned without entering executive session.

The Eloy City Council met on Monday, September 23, 2024, at approximately 6:08 p.m. (the agenda listed 5:30 p.m., but the meeting was called to order later). The meeting included a consent agenda, a presentation by Pinal County, public hearings, and several business items. Key actions included approval of a conditional use permit for an AT&T wireless facility, adoption of a zoning amendment for a large solar and battery storage project, and updates to the city clerk's appointment and position status. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the September 9, 2024, regular meeting. - Recommended issuance of a liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. - Adopted Resolution 24-1590 accepting a $98,284.04 grant from the Tohono O’odham Nation for playground shade structures at Jones and Trekell Parks. - Approved the final plat for Sonoran Sales Company (FP2024-001), replatting 41.54 acres into four industrial lots and dedicating Ivy Court as a public right-of-way. - Adopted Resolution 24-1594 authorizing an application for $84,005.98 in Proposition 202 grant funds from the Gila River Indian Community for two cardiac monitors for the Eloy Fire District. - All consent items were approved unanimously by roll call vote. Public Comments & Testimony - A speaker representing approximately 40 property owners and other residents opposed the solar farm project (Item D). He argued that the solar panels would cause glare for drivers on Sunshine Boulevard, reduce property values, hinder future commercial development, and that the city would receive less tax revenue compared to commercial or residential development. He also disputed the applicant's claim that few trees would be cut, stating that one square mile of trees would be removed. - Tom Lozy (Las Vegas, Nevada) spoke in support of the solar project, thanking the council and staff for their work and requesting approval. Discussion Items - Presentation by Pinal County on Proposition 486: County Engineer Chris Wanamaker presented on the continuation of the half-cent sales tax for roadway maintenance and pavement preservation. The tax has been in place for nearly 40 years and is up for renewal. Eloy received approximately $1.6–$1.7 million per budget year from this fund. Council members discussed the population-based allocation formula, which may disadvantage Eloy, and public outreach efforts. The measure will appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot. - Item B – Conditional Use Permit for AT&T Wireless Facility: Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval for co-locating antennas on the existing 180-foot city-owned tower at 95 W. 7th Street. Council members asked about existing antennas, weight capacity, and emergency communications redundancy. The public hearing was held, and no additional public comments were made. The resolution was adopted unanimously. - Item C – Resolution 24-1593 (Public Record for 1st Amendment to Rancho Del Sol Brillante PAD): This action made the PAD amendment document a public record without requiring full publication. Councilmember Snyder asked about public access and fees. The resolution passed 6-1, with Councilmember Garcia opposed. - Item D – Ordinance 24-975 (Zoning Map Amendment for Solar/ Battery Storage): The applicant, Savion (a Shell subsidiary), requested to modify the Rancho Del Sol Brillante PAD to allow solar utility-scale generation and battery storage on approximately 1,584 acres. Presenter Court Rich highlighted benefits: 8.3 miles of roadway improvements, water savings, tax benefits for schools/fire district, construction jobs, and a scholarship program with Central Arizona College. The project received support from the nearest neighbors, the Chamber of Commerce, and the fire district. A public hearing was held with two speakers (one opposed, one in support). The ordinance was adopted 5-2 (Councilmembers Tarango and Garcia opposed). - Item E – Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Financial Services: Staff requested $34,000 for an update to the water and wastewater rate study and long-term financial plan. The existing rate plan includes incremental increases (4% years 1-3, then 11% for years 4-5) to fund $13 million in capital projects. The study will assess whether current rates cover increased costs and inform future rate adjustments. The agreement was approved unanimously. - Item F – Change Order 1 for Sunrise Engineering: For the design of Sunland Gin Road and Arica Road improvements, a hydrology and hydraulic analysis was needed unexpectedly. The additional $35,000 change order covers this work. The design is approximately 60% complete. The change order was approved unanimously. - Item G – Adoption of 2024 Eloy Strategic Plan: Staff presented the final plan, which incorporates actionable verbs and a linear project layout. The plan is a living document, linked online to the budget for deeper justification. The resolution was adopted unanimously. - Item H – Ordinance 24-974 (City Clerk Appointment by City Manager): This ordinance amends city code to remove the city clerk’s appointment from the city council and place it under the city manager. The effective date is no later than January 3, 2025, or upon hiring a new clerk. The current clerk (Mary Myers, who is retiring after 35 years) will remain under council until then. Councilmembers discussed ensuring the job description includes liaison duties to the council. The ordinance passed unanimously. - Item I – Resolution 24-1591 (Removing City Clerk from At-Will Exceptions): This administrative change updates personnel policy to remove the city clerk from the list of at-will positions, making the new clerk subject to standard personnel policies. The resolution passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Votes: All consent items approved unanimously. Items C, D, H, and I were approved with recorded votes (6-1, 5-2, and unanimous). - Next Steps: The city manager will proceed with hiring a new city clerk. The Pinal County sales tax renewal will be on the November ballot. The solar project will move forward pending further permits. The rate study with Willdan will be completed in 90 days, with a presentation to council in early 2025. - Administrative: The 2024 Strategic Plan is adopted; staff will align CIP projects accordingly. The change order for road design hydrology work is approved. - No executive session was held (agenda listed an executive session, but the meeting adjourned without entering one).

This regular meeting of the Eloy City Council was called to order at 6:07 PM on Monday, September 9, 2024, in the Eloy City Council Chambers. All council members were present (Councilmembers Sutton and Vice Mayor Curtis participating by phone). The meeting included a scheduled public comment, approval of the consent agenda with one item pulled for discussion, and concluded with an executive session. Public Comments & Testimony - Tony Smith, President and CEO of Panell Partnership, spoke in support of Proposition 486, a county road maintenance tax originally established in 1986. He emphasized that this is a renewal every 20 years, not a new tax or increase, and that funds are split between communities by population and used for road repair, safety improvements, and limited new construction. He urged the council to help clarify that Prop 486 is unrelated to a failed proposition from two years ago. Mayor Powell echoed that the tax is ongoing and benefits Eloy. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously (7-0) were the following items: - A. Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 (Regular). - C. Purchase of two Fleet 3 dash-camera systems from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for $20,707.31. - D. Emergency equipment up-fit services for two Chevrolet Tahoe from MHQ of Arizona, not to exceed $61,000.00. - E. Emergency equipment up-fit services for two Ford F150 Responder trucks from MHQ of Arizona, not to exceed $67,000.00 (using AZDOHS grant funds). - F. Purchase of five Fleet 3 dash-camera systems for five Ford F150 police trucks from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for $51,789.19 (using DEMA grant funds). - G. Emergency equipment up-fit services for five Ford F150 police trucks from MHQ of Arizona, not to exceed $155,000.00 (using DEMA grant funds). Discussion Items - Item B – Recommendation to ADLLC for liquor license for Eloy OK Market: Mayor Powell noted a discrepancy on the application: the distance to the nearest school (Curiel Primary School) was listed as two miles, but measurements show approximately 1,356 feet. City Attorney Steve confirmed that the statutory minimum is 300 feet, so the license is still compliant even with the corrected distance, and the application may be a renewal of a grandfathered license. Council voted to forward a favorable recommendation with the amended distance noted. Motion passed unanimously (7-0). Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved with items A, C, D, E, F, G passed as presented. Item B removed and approved separately with a correction. - Liquor license recommendation forwarded to the state with an amended distance of 1,356 feet from the school. - Executive session (two hours) was held to discuss retirement of the City Clerk, the City Clerk position under the organizational chart, and the process to appoint a new City Clerk, as well as legal advice (A.R.S. § 38-431.03). No formal action was taken in open session. - Reports and announcements included: upcoming Fiestas Patrias celebration (Sept. 13-14), a film featuring Eloy at the Toronto Film Festival and upcoming Tucson Film Festival, a field trip to Paradise Valley for AV system insights, city events (Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball on Sept. 13, 9/11 memorial events), and two new police cadets starting the academy.

The Eloy City Council met on Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included recognition of a transportation award, numerous departmental reports, a quarterly financial update, approval of a consent agenda, and three business items. Key decisions included authorizing up to $500,000 for wastewater treatment plant repairs, tabling the strategic plan for a work session, and appointing a new housing authority commissioner. The council then entered executive session. Recognition & Reports APWA Project of the Year Award: Matt from Pinal County presented the City of Eloy with the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association’s Transportation Project of the Year Award (category $5M–$25M) for the Houser Road and Hanna Road project on State Route 87. The project was funded by a BUILD grant and included safety improvements, a new traffic signal, use of Tensar TriAx Geo Grid, and pre-cast box culverts. The project was recognized as a team effort among Pinal County, Eloy, Coolidge, and ADOT. Council Member Announcements: Andy Sutton reported attending the Eloy Chamber luncheon where Cypress Creek Renewables donated $25,000 to the Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum, a Pinal Alliance breakfast on solar power, and a water needs forum. The mayor apologized for audio/video issues at the prior meeting and noted a planned system upgrade. He also highlighted a visit by Congressman Juan Ciscomani who secured a $1 million grant for the Frontier Street milling and overlay project. Several council members will attend the League of Arizona Cities and Towns annual conference. City Manager’s Announcements: David reported two new lateral police officers starting, two future academy recruits, the last weekend for the city pool (with free swim on Labor Day), the teen center soft opening with 32 teens attending, a photo display change-out on September 9, and pole painting in parks. The city will be closed on September 2 for Labor Day. Quarterly Financial Report (ending June 30, 2024): Brian Wright presented the report. The general fund ended the fiscal year with a $4.8 million surplus ($31M fund balance). Key factors: construction sales tax exceeded budget by $1.2 million, service charges and interest revenue were up, and state shared revenues exceeded projections by $584,000. The city’s final population estimate from the state was 18,500, about 1,100 more than the preliminary figure used in the adopted budget, which will add $500,000+ to current year revenues. Consent Calendar All items were approved unanimously by roll call (7-0): - Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024 (regular meeting). - Authorization for the Eloy Police Department to renew the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and approve the FY2024-2025 Annual Certification Report. - A two-year time extension for eight preliminary plats (Units 1, 2, 5, 8, 25, 26, 27, 28) totaling 1,326 residential lots for Sun Lakes-Casa Grande Development, LLC. Discussion Items A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs Matt presented a proposal from Joseph Painting Company, Inc. (JPCI Services) through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Town of Gilbert to repair the influent wet well at the wastewater treatment facility. The work is required due to a Notice of Violation from ADEQ. The original repair proposal was $200,000, but a bypass system needed during repairs added $247,000, plus a $50,000 contingency, for a total not to exceed $500,000 (plus taxes). The council approved the proposal and authorized the mayor to execute agreements. B. 2024 Eloy Strategic Plan (Resolution No. 24-1588) City Manager David introduced the strategic plan developed over the past year. Some council members had not yet reviewed the document due to email issues. The council decided to table the resolution and hold a work session on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the plan and then bring it back for final approval on September 23. The motion to table passed. C. Appointment of Andrew Sutton to Eloy Housing Authority Board (Resolution No. 24-1589) David explained that the Housing Authority Board needed a quorum to continue dissolution discussions with HUD. Councilmember Andrew Sutton was appointed as a citizen commissioner for a term effective August 26, 2024, through December 31, 2025. The resolution was read by title and approved unanimously (7-0). Key Outcomes - Approved: Consent agenda (3 items) – unanimous. - Approved: Cooperative purchase agreement with JPCI Services for wet well repair, cost not to exceed $500,000 – unanimous. - Tabled: Adoption of the 2024 Eloy Strategic Plan; work session scheduled for September 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with final vote on September 23. - Approved: Appointment of Andrew Sutton to the Eloy Housing Authority Board – unanimous. - Executive Session: The council moved into executive session for up to two hours with the city manager, city clerk, and city attorney to discuss the retirement of the city clerk and related personnel matters.

The City Council met on August 12, 2024, at 13:45 UTC (per stated meeting time) in the Council Chambers. The agenda included the call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, public appearances, council reports, a consent agenda of routine items, and business items including a presentation on the investment portfolio, contracts, and public hearings for the Sawtooth Energy Center and Milligan Energy Center. No transcript or minutes are available; this summary is based solely on the agenda. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from July 22, 2024. - Resolution No. 24-1584 authorizing officers/agents to deposit/transfer/withdraw monies with First Interstate Bank. - Resolution No. 24-1585 authorizing same for the Magistrate Checking Account. - Resolution No. 24-1586 adopting results of the July 30, 2024 Primary Election. - Recommendation to Arizona Department of Liquor for Series 10 license for Lucky Star Market. - Continuance of Case RZPAD2004-018.A1 (Rancho Del Sol Brillante PAD – Milligan Energy Center) to September 23, 2024. - Purchase of Telehandler Forklift and Aerial Manlift from Herc Rentals (not to exceed $113,447.20). - Intergovernmental Agreement with Pinal County for Public Works employees to participate in Annual Safety Roadeo. - Approval of Annual Development Impact Fee Report for FY ending June 30, 2024. Public Comments & Testimony The agenda provided for scheduled and unscheduled public appearances. No details on actual comments are available. Discussion Items - VIII.A: Presentation by Annette Gaston (PFM Asset Management) on the City’s investment portfolio as of June 30, 2024. (Listed as presentation only.) - VIII.B: Approval of contract with RSM US LLP for tax services. - VIII.C: Authorization to purchase a used Caterpillar scraper with warranty from Empire-Caterpillar (up to $850,000) for the Municipal Landfill. - VIII.D: Approval of IGA with Pinal County for temporary traffic signal at Sunland Gin and Arica Road. - VIII.E: Adoption of Resolution No. 24-1577 declaring public record for “Eloy Valley Specific Plan PAD – 1st Amendment – Sawtooth Energy Center.” - VIII.F: Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 24-971 (Zoning Map Amendment for Sawtooth Energy Center on 50.61 acres and 2,106 gross acres for solar/utility-scale generation/BESS). - VIII.G: Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 24-1587 (Conditional Use Permit for Milligan Energy Center on 33 acres). Key Outcomes No decisions are recorded in the agenda. Under normal procedure, consent items are typically approved en masse, and business items may have been discussed and voted. However, without minutes or transcript, the outcomes cannot be confirmed. Note: The meeting included an executive session (Item IX) for legal advice under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) and (4).

The Eloy City Council met on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included announcements, approval of consent agenda items, and a business item for the purchase of a new landfill bulldozer. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (July 8, 2024 regular meeting) – Approved unanimously. - Approval to enter into a contract with Air Comm to remove and install a new cellular Bi-directional Amplifier (BDA) system for City Hall under Arizona State contract ADSPO19-00008376, not to exceed $60,000 – Approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public appearances were made. Reports and Announcements - Councilmember Seton reported attending a SCAMPO meeting (Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization) on July 9, a Pinal Public Transportation Subcommittee meeting on July 10 (where Matt Rentra represented Eloy via Zoom, advocating for public transportation), and visiting a new market opening on Frontier Street. The market owners are a husband-and-wife team, with an anticipated opening in mid-August. - Mayor Powell noted he is on the SCAMPO board and echoed Seton’s comments. He also mentioned wearing a mask due to COVID-19 exposure, urging the community to protect themselves. - City Manager Steve Cooper (via phone): - Announced the passing of longtime employee Francisco “Pancho” Balanos, who worked for the city for over 13 years. Funeral services will be held on July 23, 8-11 a.m., potentially causing service disruptions as staff attend. - Reminded of the Eloy Council Candidates Meet and Greet on Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m. at the Bent Prop Saloon (Skydive Arizona campus). - Announced “Fantastic Fridays” programming at Troy Thomas Community Center starting August through April on the first and third Fridays (registration required). - Movie under the stars on July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Park (Scooby-Doo movie). - Community yard sale on August 3 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Main Street Park (reservations filling quickly). - Primary election on Tuesday, July 30, with polling locations at Eloy Public Library, Talley Tech Senior Center, and the community room at City Hall. Councilmember Seton noted the Pinal County website only shows the library location; the city manager will request an update. Discussion Items - Purchase of a new Caterpillar D7 Landfill Bulldozer (Item VIII-A): The city manager requested authorization to purchase the dozer from Empire-Caterpillar under the Arizona State Procurement Contract for up to $1,000,000 plus taxes. The current equipment is beyond its service life; the purchase was included in the FY 2024-25 CIP budget. Council discussed: - Location: Empire-Caterpillar is in Eloy; a location discount and free freight were negotiated. - No trade-in; the existing landfill scraper will be kept in reserve. - Typical heavy equipment life: 7-10 years; the current dozer is over 20 years old. - Lease-purchase option was explored but would cost about $20,000 more than outright purchase. - Councilmember Seton asked about sales tax exemption; the city manager noted they are working on that. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda (Items VII-A and VII-B) approved unanimously by roll call vote (7-0). - Business Item (Item VIII-A) approved unanimously by roll call vote (7-0) to authorize the purchase of the Caterpillar D7 bulldozer for up to $1,000,000. - No executive session items; meeting adjourned.