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Record of Proceedings

Bullhead City Council Regular Meeting – August 4, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, August 4, 2026
BodyBullhead City, Arizona
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, August 4, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:26

Good evening.

1:27

Today is Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, 5 30 PM.

1:31

We're here for a regular city council meeting.

1:34

Can I get a roll call, please?

1:35

All council members are present.

1:38

We have tonight Dr.

1:39

Ryan Proctor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints here to do our invocation.

1:44

If you are so inclined, please stand to join us.

2:18

We love thee, Lord.

2:19

We're grateful for thee.

2:20

Please watch over us during this immense heat.

2:22

Please bless those that have to be out and work in it, that they will be safe and take proper precautions.

2:26

Uh again, Lord, we're grateful for all that we have in this great nation that we live in.

2:30

And we say these things in the name of Jesus Christ.

2:32

Amen.

2:34

Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:56

Okay, tonight we have a presentation from Am Vets Post 19, presenting to the city and military moms.

3:04

If I could have Chris join me and military moms join me at the uh microphone.

3:41

Thank you for giving me a few minutes of your time.

3:43

I am here to present a patriot patriotism award to you and the Tri-State Military Moms for the military banners placed on the polls throughout the city.

3:53

I've been privileged enough to see the joy on the mother's face who has had their son posted on one of the banners.

4:10

At this time with your approval, I would like to present both the city council and tri-state military moms with the patriot patriotism award for your sport and gratitude toward uh banner program.

4:33

Thank you for your help too.

4:43

We are just very grateful to the city and the community for supporting our service members, especially those that are deployed right now.

4:51

And it is true when they see their child's banner up on the highway.

5:02

So thank you very much, and thank you to all you that have served before.

5:10

I want to give a special thank you to MVES for um recognizing military moms and what they do, and the city is more than proud to be a part of this program and help out any way we can.

5:22

Thank you.

5:49

All right, moving light along.

5:52

Call to the public is open for citizens wishing to address the council on issues within the jurisdiction of the city but not listed on tonight's agenda.

6:01

Please state your name clearly for the meeting record.

6:04

Comments are limited to three minutes per individual.

6:07

And if you're speaking on behalf of a group present at the meeting, the limit is five minutes.

6:13

If you are represent representing the group, um please notify vice mayor so he can readjust the timer accordingly.

6:21

If your comments relate to an item on tonight's agenda, please wait until that item is called for discussion to address the council.

6:29

At the conclusion of call to the public, individual members of the council may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the council, may ask staff to review the matter, or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda item on a future agenda, excuse me.

6:47

However, members of the council cannot discuss or take legal action on matters not out already on the agenda.

6:54

A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for call to the public.

6:58

I see we have Harvey here.

7:03

Good afternoon, everybody.

7:04

My name is Harvey Pryor.

7:05

Uh this last call to the public that we had.

7:08

Apparently the uh timer ran out, but people still got to talk.

7:12

But um that had me thinking, I went looking, and uh apparently Bullhead City does have an according to the internet and God does have a rule that you know we can have all these people talking, and it's okay for state representatives and everybody else to come up here, but that's only gonna allow 10 people to talk three minutes at a time.

7:35

And that 30 minutes is gonna get wiped out pretty quick.

7:38

And there's a lot of times there's a lot more organizations here to talk, and so that gets a little smaller and smaller for each individual person.

7:46

But that's okay because apparently there isn't a thing, it's called the overflow rule.

7:53

You ever heard of that, Toby?

7:54

Or anybody?

7:56

Because it's written in here, and I mean, that's where we're happy to share this with anybody when I'm when this is over.

8:04

The overflow rule is if you find yourself out of the box because officials or other residents have filled the initial 30-minute time limit, you still have the right to be heard.

8:13

Bullhead city holds a second call to the public at the end of every meeting to capture the remaining comments that did not fit into the first 30 minutes.

8:27

It's obviously been into the internet and it's been written in that Bullhead City does have this.

8:34

I don't know why.

8:36

It's not maybe somebody, some other previous administration may have removed it.

8:41

It doesn't say that, but it does say it's there.

8:44

So what I'm asking politely, if this overflow rule is there, can we please start observing it?

8:52

Because if there's more than enough people here, and there's five or six people that didn't get a chance to speak, we're five or six groups that didn't get a chance to speak at the end of the agendas when the meeting is over.

9:04

That's when the second call to call to the public comes in.

9:08

Anyone that wants to stick around that long and still be heard, gets a chance to still be heard.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Engineering And Infrastructure████████████████████20%
Procedural█████████████████17%
Public Safety██████████████14%
Public Engagement█████████9%
Tourism Promotion█████████9%
Water And Wastewater Management██████6%
Transportation Safety█████5%
Community Engagement█████5%
Veterans Affairs████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Bullhead City Council Regular Meeting – August 4, 2026

The Bullhead City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included a presentation from AMVETS Post 19, a Chamber of Commerce update, public comments on various topics, and action on multiple agenda items. All votes were unanimous (6-0) unless noted.

Presentations and Proclamations

  • AMVETS Post 19 presented a Patriotism Award to the City and to Tri-State Military Moms for the military banners displayed on Highway 95.

Manager’s Report

  • Chamber of Commerce Report: Jen McGuire, new Executive Director of the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce, gave an overview of her first months, highlighting 538 members, 91% retention, and a goal to add 100 new members by January. She discussed digital marketing successes (3,000+ social impressions, 21,000 monthly engagements, 7,800 itinerary hits over July 4th weekend) and plans for events like Christmas on the Colorado and a possible night market.
  • Community Cat Colony Program: A workshop is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM to discuss cat ordinances.
  • Splash Bash Recap: The annual pre-school event was held the prior weekend with water slides; capacity was regulated due to pool limits.
  • Next Meeting Date Change: The August 18 meeting was moved to Monday, August 17, 2026.

Call to the Public

Several residents addressed the council on non‑agenda items:

  • Harvey Pryor requested the city adopt an “overflow rule” for public comments and provide an overhead projector for presentations.
  • Scotty criticized the previous meeting’s time management and called for better enforcement of the three-minute limit.
  • Nick Childs (Desert Source Community Baptist Church) announced a youth event called the Extreme Tour, with 60 gift cards and four churches involved, aiming to support underserved youth.
  • Nina Weaver alleged discrimination at the Senior Center; Tammy LaFon supported her and criticized the city’s investigation.
  • Kelly Grunder requested a traffic light on Highway 95 near Rio Lomas, citing speeding and safety concerns.
  • Julie Hassett promoted Mojave College Bighorns soccer (first preseason game August 5 at 7:00 PM) and Colorado River Concerts.
  • Lori Toonforce suggested improving street marking, standardizing speed limits on North Oatman Road, and creating a new exit from the Perkins/McDonald’s shopping center.
  • Paula Fontes Hampi compared presidential administrations’ handling of veterans’ benefits and urged voters to research.
  • Ryan Proctor (Bullhead City Barracudas swim team) thanked the city for pool access, requested a meeting to improve communication, and asked to be involved in plans for a new pool.
  • Melody Yurksen (Colorado River Republican Women) invited council to their August 5 meeting and promoted a Black Bear Diner fundraiser on August 11.

Consent Calendar

  • The minutes of July 7 and July 21, 2026 regular meetings were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items and Votes

  1. Election Canvass (Item 10) – Resolution 2026R-25 declaring the July 21, 2026 primary election results as official. Approved 6-0.
  2. Personal Watercraft Insurance Ordinance (Item 9) – Ordinance 2026-13 amending Chapter 5.30 to allow either commercial general liability ($1 million) or commercial auto liability ($1 million) for launch ramp permits. Public testimony was split: Greg Isnis and Nazir Akbari argued for marine insurance; Barry and Christopher urged approval to avoid burdening small businesses. The council noted the change aligns with a 2019 administrative practice. Passed 6-0.
  3. Liquor License – Wing It (Item 2) – Series 12 (Restaurant) license for 742 Hancock Road. Recommended for approval; no public comment. Approved 6-0.
  4. Liquor License – Riviera Beer and Wine (Item 3) – Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) license for 506 Riviera Boulevard. Recommended for approval; no public comment. Approved 6-0.
  5. Slurry Seal Sand Contract (Item 4) – Contract with S&S Concrete for $166,446 (FY 2026‑2027). Price per ton $33.29, same as last year. Only one bid received. Approved 6-0.
  6. Asphalt Emulsion Contract (Item 5) – Contract with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for $1,117,956 (FY 2026‑2027). Lowest of two bidders; price per ton $798.54 (up from $771.68). Approved 6-0.
  7. Water Transmission Main Contract (Item 6) – Contract with Mountain High Excavating for $1,562,754.60 for 4,700 feet of 16-inch water main. Base bid only; two bidders, Mountain High was lowest by $827.70. This is Phase 3 of the South Supply Line project, which will improve water pressure in the Riviera, Riverbend, Holiday Shores, and Miracle Mile areas. Approved 6-0.
  8. Police Vehicle Upfits (Item 7) – Agreement with Airwave Communications for $245,247.61 to outfit seven 2026 Ford Expeditions with emergency equipment, using a City of Phoenix cooperative contract. Approved 6-0.
  9. Police Radios (Item 8) – Purchase of seven APX8500 radios for $79,493.46 from Motorola (waiving competitive bidding as in the city’s best interest). Approved 6-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All action items passed unanimously (6-0).
  • The city will hold a cat colony workshop on September 15, 2026.
  • The next regular council meeting is moved to Monday, August 17, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. Today is Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, 5 30 PM. We're here for a regular city council meeting. Can I get a roll call, please? All council members are present. We have tonight Dr. Ryan Proctor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints here to do our invocation. If you are so inclined, please stand to join us. We love thee, Lord. We're grateful for thee. Please watch over us during this immense heat. Please bless those that have to be out and work in it, that they will be safe and take proper precautions. Uh again, Lord, we're grateful for all that we have in this great nation that we live in. And we say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. Okay, tonight we have a presentation from Am Vets Post 19, presenting to the city and military moms. If I could have Chris join me and military moms join me at the uh microphone. Thank you for giving me a few minutes of your time. I am here to present a patriot patriotism award to you and the Tri-State Military Moms for the military banners placed on the polls throughout the city. I've been privileged enough to see the joy on the mother's face who has had their son posted on one of the banners. At this time with your approval, I would like to present both the city council and tri-state military moms with the patriot patriotism award for your sport and gratitude toward uh banner program. Thank you for your help too. We are just very grateful to the city and the community for supporting our service members, especially those that are deployed right now. And it is true when they see their child's banner up on the highway. So thank you very much, and thank you to all you that have served before. I want to give a special thank you to MVES for um recognizing military moms and what they do, and the city is more than proud to be a part of this program and help out any way we can. Thank you. All right, moving light along. Call to the public is open for citizens wishing to address the council on issues within the jurisdiction of the city but not listed on tonight's agenda. Please state your name clearly for the meeting record. Comments are limited to three minutes per individual. And if you're speaking on behalf of a group present at the meeting, the limit is five minutes. If you are represent representing the group, um please notify vice mayor so he can readjust the timer accordingly. If your comments relate to an item on tonight's agenda, please wait until that item is called for discussion to address the council. At the conclusion of call to the public, individual members of the council may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the council, may ask staff to review the matter, or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda item on a future agenda, excuse me. However, members of the council cannot discuss or take legal action on matters not out already on the agenda. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allotted for call to the public. I see we have Harvey here. Good afternoon, everybody. My name is Harvey Pryor. Uh this last call to the public that we had. Apparently the uh timer ran out, but people still got to talk. But um that had me thinking, I went looking, and uh apparently Bullhead City does have an according to the internet and God does have a rule that you know we can have all these people talking, and it's okay for state representatives and everybody else to come up here, but that's only gonna allow 10 people to talk three minutes at a time. And that 30 minutes is gonna get wiped out pretty quick. And there's a lot of times there's a lot more organizations here to talk, and so that gets a little smaller and smaller for each individual person. But that's okay because apparently there isn't a thing, it's called the overflow rule. You ever heard of that, Toby? Or anybody? Because it's written in here, and I mean, that's where we're happy to share this with anybody when I'm when this is over.

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