Eloy City Council Meeting - October 13, 2025
Eloy City Council Meeting - October 13, 2025
The Eloy City Council met on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 595 North C Street, Eloy, Arizona. The meeting included a moment of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, proclamations, reports, consent agenda, business items, and an executive session. Key actions included approval of a solar facility final plat, a site maintenance agreement, and the appointment of an interim city manager.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes – Approved minutes from September 8 and September 22, 2025, regular meetings.
- Change Order for Airport Drainage – Approved a change order with Rummel Construction, Inc. for Eloy Municipal Airport Drainage Improvements Phase II (Alternate Bid Project), not to exceed $158,055.76, funded through the Airport Grants Fund.
- Final Plat for Exceptional Healthcare – Approved Case No. FP2025-005: a two-lot final plat on approximately 9.5 acres at the southeast corner of East Milligan Road and South Sunshine Boulevard.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public appearances were made under this agenda item.
Discussion Items
- Kitt Solar Final Plat (FP2025-006) – Dan Symer, AICP, presented a request for approval of a one-lot final plat encompassing approximately 645 acres at the southwest corner of West Milligan Road and South Eleven Mile Corner Road. The plat consolidates three existing lots into one and dedicates right-of-way per city code. The applicant was present. Council discussed the plat as a housekeeping issue.
- Site Maintenance Agreement for Kitt Solar – Resolution No. 25-1634 authorizing the mayor to execute Contract No. COE-2025-014, a site maintenance agreement with 301 AK 8ME LLC (Kitt Solar developer – Avaintus, LLC). The agreement requires the property owner to maintain landscaping per city code, with a $75,000 bond for six months of maintenance if the developer fails. Council discussed dust control, which is regulated by Pinal County, and the bond requirement.
- Appointment of Acting City Manager – Following an executive session, Council moved to appoint Mackenzie Lecture as interim city manager for an initial six-month period beginning November 15, 2025, at a salary of $148,856 per year, plus a vehicle allowance of $600 per month and a cell phone allowance of $150 per month.
Key Outcomes
- Consent Agenda – Approved unanimously by roll call vote (7-0).
- Kitt Solar Final Plat (FP2025-006) – Approved by a vote of 5-2 (Councilmembers Garcia and Vice Mayor Tarango dissenting).
- Resolution 25-1634 (Site Maintenance Agreement) – Approved by a vote of 6-1 (Councilmember Garcia dissenting).
- Appointment of Acting City Manager – Approved unanimously (7-0) to appoint Mackenzie Lecture as interim city manager with salary and benefits as stated, effective November 15, 2025.
Reports and Announcements
- Mayor's Announcements – Mayor Sutton reported attending a Women in Transportation fundraiser (October 2), Pinal County 150th birthday celebration (October 4), homecoming parade and football game (October 10), and the 5K Heroes Against Hunger Walk. He also proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing lithium-ion battery safety.
- Council Members' Announcements – Councilmember Schneider noted a meeting with Exceptional Health Hospital and behavioral health agencies; attended a Pinal Partnership water meeting; praised community services yard sale. Councilmember Curtis mentioned the U.S. Parachuting Association national competition (October 15 – November 1). Councilmember Garcia attended the Pinal Partnership meeting.
- City Manager's Announcements – David Malewitz announced upcoming events: joint planning and zoning special session for the Air Park Master Plan (October 15 at 5 p.m.), National Night Out (October 15, 5-8 p.m. at Trukko Park), Eloy General Plan mapping events (October 18 at Robeson Ranch and October 22 at City Hall), and the Harvest Festival with Trunk or Treat (October 25, 6-9 p.m. at Main Street Park). He also invited volunteers for the Adopt-a-Street program (October 18, 7 a.m. at Shomway Park).
- Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting – Finance Director Brian Wright presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, marking the 13th consecutive year the city has received this award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
- Police Chief Council Briefing – Chief Ben Alice provided a detailed briefing on September activities, including officer awards, community partnerships (cops and clergy, spay/neuter clinic), response to incidents (firearms and narcotics recovery, school threats), and honoring fallen Polish soldiers. He emphasized departmental growth and community trust.
Meeting Transcript
Well where you want to check out the same picture. So you might want to talk about this one because I think it's hard for the test for the right one. I can't say all the time. And question. And then you feel something about that. Mayor, when you're ready. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to tonight's Eloy City Council meeting. It is Monday, October 13th, 2025, and the time is 6 p.m. May I have a roll call, Madam Clerk? Councilmember Valley. Here. Councilmember Curtis. Here. Councilmember Schneider. Here. Councilmember Garcia. President. Councilmember Ganinda. Here. Here. Okay, I'd like to ask everyone to please rise for a moment of silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Golinda. And to the Republic, which is one nation under God in the visible with liberty and justice for all. And when public appearances were shown clear, right? Correct. Okay. So that comes to Mayor's announcements. And you know your mayor. He loves his announcements. On Thursday, October 2nd, Finance Director Brian Wright and myself attended the woman in transportation fundraiser. As someone who has spent four decades in the transportation industry, it was inspiring to see so many talented and women thriving and leading in what was a once very male-dominated field. The future of transportation is cool in capable hands. Then on Saturday, October 4th, I had the honor of attending the Panel County 150th birthday celebration in Florence. It was an incredible event, a true celebration of everything that makes Pennell County special. We gave out light up sunglasses to all the kids. It was just such a hit. So with that again, thank you all. Then on Friday, October 10th, Chief Ben Alice and I joined others to help judge the homecoming parade right here on Main Street. We had over 20 floats this year. We even had two horses and yes, a fire truck. Thank you, guys. Later that evening we gathered at the football game for the homecoming King and Queen announcement. As always, it was a great night for Eloy. But it was a tough week for our dust devils, again. But I will commend the players and staff for improving as they have each week, and that dedication builds character, and that's really what we want to do with these sports is build the character. And lastly, along with other council members present tonight, we attended the 5K heroes against Hunger Walk right here at Eloy. And a big shout out to the Sparrow campaign for putting together such a well-run event for an amazing purpose. The weather held and we finished without getting what that was a good thing. So with that we have a proclamation.
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