Bullhead City Meeting and Informational Broadcast - June 19, 2024
Bullhead City Meeting and Informational Broadcast (June 19, 2024)
This meeting on June 19, 2024, consisted of recorded city informational segments and announcements rather than formal council debate. No agenda or minutes were supplied; the summary below is drawn only from the raw transcript.
Mayor's Community Promotion
- Mayor Tom Brady welcomed viewers and highlighted Bullhead City as a rapidly growing community on the Colorado River.
- Stated that more than three million people travel through Bullhead City each year, and the city has just over 40,000 residents.
- Noted that over one million square feet of retail space has been added in the last 10 years, with major retailers reporting better-than-expected sales.
- Described Bullhead City as the economic and retail shopping hub for Mojave County and southeastern Clark County, Nevada, and one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities.
Wastewater and Sewer System
- John Traquato of the City Wastewater Division stressed that only three things should go into the sewer: human waste, toilet paper, and gray water.
- He opposed flushing wipes, paper towels, napkins, and other paper/non-paper products, showing debris (wipes, plastic, razors, pencils, candy wrappers, screws, styrofoam, and hundreds of tampon applicators) removed from the system.
- He stated these items plug pumps and cause burnouts, requiring labor and outside repairs, costing a minimum of $40,000–$50,000 in taxpayer dollars annually, and noted the city has had to replace two or three pumps at about $40,000 apiece almost every year.
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
- Rotary Park was described as Bullhead City's premier outdoor sports destination, with over 300 acres, six softball fields, a baseball field, a football field, eight lighted pickleball courts, lighted tennis/basketball/skate park, nine-hole disc golf, beach volleyball, five kilometers of walking/biking trail, and enough soccer fields to host over 200 teams.
- The park hosts two annual AYSO soccer tournaments, three annual pickleball tournaments, four annual 5K races, and a softball/baseball tournament almost every weekend.
- It includes 55 acres of lit quality fields, over one mile of free public beaches, a motorized/non-motorized boat dock, fishing jetty, fish cleaning station, 28 medium/small ramadas, and two large ramadas. Located at 2315 Balboa Drive, open 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
- Community Park was described as offering a playground, dog park, two ball fields, and almost a mile of free public beaches.
Trash and Recycling
- The city is contracted with Republic Services for solid waste collection; residential recycling has been discontinued, and both blue and green carts are now trash bins.
- Trash is collected Monday through Thursday, with specific service areas detailed for each day.
- Residents are allowed six bulky item pickups per year under the current agreement.
- Scheduling and questions: Republic Services at 928-758-0000 (transcript truncated) or city website.
Public Safety – Personal Watercraft (PWC)
- Police Chief Robert Treves presented a river-safety video for rented PWC operators.
- Per city ordinance, renters must wear a wristband after watching the safety video and signing a consumer protection form; failure can result in fines or penalties.
- Rules included maintaining at least 60 feet between watercraft above wakeless speed, counterclockwise river traffic, no-wake zones, life jacket requirements, avoiding docks and shallow brown water, checking Davis Dam release schedules, and not boating under the influence.
Senior Services
- Kim Cool, Senior Services Program Manager, promoted the Senior Campus for ages 50+, with exercise, creative, game, support-group, and educational activities.
- Congregate lunches are served Monday–Friday at 11:30 a.m. to noon, with a suggested donation of $3 for those 60+/disabled and $4 for those under 60.
- Meals on Wheels delivers lunches and wellness checks to homebound seniors; the campus also hosts the Angels Essential Area for donated durable medical equipment.
- Contact 928-763-0193; located at 2275 Train Road next to City Hall.
Mojave Community College Updates
- Recognized MCC All-Arizona Academic Team members: Jennifer Shafley, Tenny McWilliams, Samantha Covey, Kevin Gauthan, Ashley Teodosio, Fiona Petty, Mandy Price, and Alisa Hammond; university transfer team members receive tuition waivers to any Arizona public university.
- Celebrated 15 winter paramedic graduates at a coin ceremony.
- Reported the Mojave Village Student Housing Complex will be ready for students in August; applications expected online before the end of March.
- Promoted Bighorn Trek events on March 28 at Bullhead City and April 5 at Lake Havasu, including an Arizona@Work hiring event and car show.
Meeting Schedules and Viewing
- City Council meetings occur every first and third Tuesday, Planning & Zoning every first Thursday, and Parks & Recreation every third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
- All meetings can be watched on the city website at bullheadcity.com.
Key Outcomes
- No formal votes, motions, or public hearings were evident from the transcript.
- The meeting served as an information broadcast for city services, recreation, public safety, and community updates.
- Notable operational change: residential recycling is discontinued; blue carts are now trash bins.
Meeting Transcript
Baby wipes, paper towels, napkins, or any other paper or non-paper products, as this will cause a major sewer backup. And when I say major sewer backup, this is what I mean. This is our drawing bed, and this is um our trucks pump this out, clean it out of the sewer lines, and they come here and dump. And what it's supposed to be is basically grease and human waste. And as you can see, it is more than that. We have wipes, we have plastic bag, razors, pencils, candy wrappers, screw, pieces of styrofoam. There's just a piece of plastic. Hundreds and hundreds of tampon plastic applicators that should be thrown in the trash, never down the sewer. This these clumps of stuff here that we're looking at, the white and the green stuff that you're seeing is baby wipes, wipes, and paper. It plugs our pumps, and then it's labor and pulling the pump and labor and diagnosing it. We have to send it out to a company when it burns up the pump, and we're talking minimum 40, 50,000 of taxpayers' dollars that can be avoided very easily. With over 300 acres of space, six softball fields, a baseball field, firebird football field, eight lighted pickleball courts, a lighted tennis court, lighted basketball courts, a lighted skate park, a nine-hole regulation disc golf course, a beach volleyball court, five kilometers of hard surface walking and biking trail, and enough soccer fields to host over 200 teams in one location. Rotary Park is Bullhead City's premier outdoor sports destination. Rotary Park is located at 2315 Balboa Drive in Bullhead City and is open from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Republic services will be collecting trash Monday through Thursday. Monday's service area includes the general area of Silver Creek Road north, including the areas on the west side of Highway 95 between Silver Creek and Raymar Road. Monday's service will also include the areas surrounding the airport, McCormick Road, and both subdivisions on the north side of Highway 68. Tuesday's service area includes the area west of Highway 95 between Hancock Road and Riverview Drive all the way to the Colorado River, plus the Chaparral Terrace Subdivision. Wednesday service area includes Riviera area from Hancock Road north to the Colorado River, as well as the area south of Raymar Road to Mojave Drive. Thursday service area includes Chaparral Golf Course, Fox Creek, Arroyo Vista, and Clearwater Hills. Under the current agreement with the public services, residents are allowed six bulky item pickups per year. To schedule or learn more about the services, visit the city's website at bullheadcity.com and navigate to the community tab that to Trash, Recycling, and Bulky Item Pickups. If you have questions concerning trash and recycling or to schedule a bulky item pickup, please contact Republic Services at 928-758-000. Rotary Park is the home of two annual AYSO soccer tournaments, three annual pickleball tournaments, four annual 5K races, and a different softball or baseball tournament almost every weekend of the year. We have 55 acres of quality fields that are lit. We are kind of the premier sports tourism hub because we have not only the facilities but we also have the hotel rooms. Rotary Park also offers many other great amenities for locals and visitors to enjoy. Over one mile of free public beaches at Rotary Park lie right along the Colorado River and are enjoyed year-round by swimmers, boaters, fishermen, and more. Rotary Park is located at 2315 Balboa Drive in Bullhead City and is open from 4 30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Bullhead City welcomes thousands of visitors to our community each year for special events and to enjoy the Colorado River, Lake Mojave, and City Recreational Amenities. I invite you to visit us through these online videos, and then come and see for yourself what makes Bullhead City such a popular destination. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here in Bullhead City, that statement is really true. Nestled along the Colorado River at the point where Arizona, California, and Nevada meet. Every view of Bullhead City is a postcard. Bullhead City is the economic and retail shopping hub for all of Mojave County and Southeastern Clark County, Nevada region. More than three million people travel through Bullhead City every year to enjoy our warm weather and even warmer hospitality. Bullhead City hosts many special events throughout the year. We have just over 40,000 residents who get to enjoy all Bullhead City has to offer all year round. Come visit Bullhead City to see how you too can enjoy this paradise in the desert. Bullhead City is a rich recreational playground with amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Bullhead City's beauty provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying a day of hiking, off-roading, swimming, or just relaxing in one of the many parks in the community. The warm temperatures allow outdoor activities any day of the year. Outdoor lovers can choose between the cool, fast flowing Colorado River or the warm, smooth waters of Lake Mojave for water sports like boating, water skiing, personal watercraft, and sports fishing throughout the year. Special events as the Splash Bash provides locals with extra excitement throughout the year. Many sports tournaments also provide an increase in recreation and in tourism for city residents and visitors.
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