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Record of Proceedings

Eloy City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

Meeting Portal — Monday, November 24, 2025
BodyEloy, Arizona
SessionMeeting Portal
DateMonday, November 24, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:21

No.

0:23

But I don't know if it is not myself.

0:32

Great.

0:45

Michael can be the only chapter.

0:48

Yeah, all the time.

0:58

Yes.

1:03

People are not nice.

1:07

They're never in this change.

2:25

Yes.

2:30

Okay.

2:31

Can it feel like you have solutions?

3:26

So we have a P document.

3:27

Yes, we do.

3:41

When you're ready.

3:42

Thank you.

3:51

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

3:53

And welcome to tonight's Eway City Council meeting.

3:56

Today is Monday, November twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-five.

4:00

The time is six PM.

4:02

And Madam Clerk may have a roll call, please.

4:05

Councilmember Rajaska is excused.

4:08

Councilmember Curtis.

4:09

Here.

4:10

Vice Mayor Terengo.

4:12

Here.

4:13

Councilmember Schneider?

4:15

Here.

4:16

Councilmember Garcia.

4:17

Present.

4:18

Councilmember Galindo.

4:20

Here.

4:20

Mayor Sutton.

5:07

Okay, next on the agenda is public appearances.

5:10

Ah, I have a sheet right here.

5:14

Those wishing to address the city council may do so beside on the form provided by the city clerk identifying topics, agenda items, action to be taken as a result of public comment regarding non-agenda items will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or researching the matter for further consideration or a decision at a later date.

5:32

Speakers shall be limited to three minutes in first up uh the shoes are all here, but we're gonna hold you off till your item comes up.

5:46

All right.

5:47

Um next up is Dora.

5:53

If you just for the record state your name in the city where you live, Dora, but I know where that is.

6:06

I attended the planning meeting on Wednesday, November 19th and 2025.

6:12

I was surprised to hear the comments from those on the committee.

6:16

They were complaining about over about the over the hundred pages of re-material they had to read for the Peterson Group application in a very short time.

6:28

I'm near to this, but I believe most applications are lengthy.

6:33

And isn't it this isn't this part of their position to read each page?

6:39

Makes me think they didn't read this application entirely and just give it over it.

6:46

Also, this commute committee needs to be given ample time to read and study all applications that they are voting on.

6:54

These are important things that are coming to them to make Eloy a much better place to live and work in.

7:01

Thank you for listening to my concerns.

7:04

Thank you for addressing this council.

7:06

Next up we have Mr.

7:08

Sayed Taha.

7:10

How are you, sir?

7:12

Good evening, sir.

7:13

All right, state your name and the city where you live.

7:16

So you talk and my address is 310 south.

7:20

Oh, wait, hold it up.

7:21

Excuse me.

7:23

I'm sorry.

7:25

Uh mayor council members, uh, this speaker this afternoon sent some items to the city clerk to pass on to you, which she did, and to address the matter in the call to the public, which he's entitled to do.

7:36

I just wanted to caution the council that this is an active matter that he's talking about in the magistrate court involving code enforcement.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural█████████████████17%
Water And Wastewater Management█████████9%
Capital Improvement Planning████████8%
Miscellaneous████4%
Veterans Affairs████4%
Public Engagement████4%
Personnel Matters████4%
Pending Litigation███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Eloy City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

The Eloy City Council met on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent items, a major audio-visual upgrade for the council chambers, and discussion of a water line extension project, along with public comments and reports. Several items were tabled to future meetings.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Dora (resident): Expressed concern that the Planning and Zoning Committee did not have adequate time to read lengthy application materials (over 100 pages) for the Peterson Group application, and urged the council to ensure committee members have sufficient time to study applications.
  • Sayed Taha (property owner, 310 South, Eloy): Alleged harassment by the city’s code enforcement and a law firm (Mr. Cooper’s firm) regarding zoning violations on his 160-acre property (zoned C2). He stated a judge issued a judgment to remove items from his property, and he requested the council help process his applications for allowed uses. The city attorney cautioned the council that this is an active court matter and advised against commenting.
  • Taheem Hussein (child, likely resident): Pleaded for the council to save his community park, stating that Mr. Cooper wants to remove toys, games, fences, nets, and a community building, and that the city would have to pay for it. He asked for help to keep the park so children can play and become better citizens.
  • Martha Shu and Bob Shu (residents, 5010 and 610 West Houser Road): Addressed the council during the Houser Road Water Line Extension item. They thanked the council for tabling the item and invited council members to tour the area to better understand the situation.

Reports and Announcements

  • Mayor Sutton: Reported on the successful Veterans Day parade on Main Street, thanking veterans, families, and organizers.
  • Councilmember Schneider: Reported on a public meeting (attended by about 50 people) regarding the Peterson property (old Samuel Golf Course) at the Toltec Grade School. Noted discussion on the zoning process and that the next step requires more detailed proposals from the Petersons.
  • City Manager David Malewitz: Announced the following:
    • Operation Eloy Cleanup (Nov 15): 42 volunteers cleaned two properties, collecting 5.65 tons (11,000 pounds) of trash.
    • Drive-through vaccination event (Nov 22): 164 vaccinations administered, 23 animals microchipped, 29 animals licensed.
    • City offices closed Thursday and Friday, Nov 27-28 for Thanksgiving, reopening Monday.
    • Employee appreciation luncheon on Dec 4, with city offices closing at noon that day.

Consent Calendar

  • Items A (Approval of minutes – October 13, 2025), C (Sunland Asphalt contract for Sunshine Blvd chip seal, $210,000), and E (APS Toltec Substation final plat) were approved unanimously by roll call vote.
  • Items B (Toltec Rd chip seal, $375,000) and D (water meters and antennas from Core and Main, $56,192.73) were pulled for discussion by Councilmember Schneider.
    • Item B: Councilmember Schneider clarified that the city’s portion of Toltec Rd paving (Aztec to Chiricahua) is being approved; Robeson is responsible for the remainder (Chiricahua to Hannah). The city is adding a layer to ensure 28-foot consistency. The item was approved unanimously.
    • Item D: Vice Mayor Tarango questioned the sole-source contract for water meters. Staff explained it is an existing contract to finish the fiscal year, and other suppliers are being considered. The item was approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Item 8A: Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrade Project – Presented by Celine Kidwell (E1 Audiovisual Technologies). The proposal for $197,205.35 (under the $225,000 CIP budget) includes individual monitors at dais positions, two 86-inch displays, wireless microphones, automated camera system (AI voice-activated), improved audio, assistive listening, digital signage, and 16 hours of on-site training. The vendor is an Arizona State Contract vendor. Councilmembers asked about:
    • Installation timeline: 6-8 weeks for equipment, 2-3 weeks for installation.
    • Cloud storage and streaming to YouTube/Facebook: Included via a device, with content management by the city (Civic Plus platform).
    • Remote participant capability: Supports Zoom, Teams, etc.
    • Service contract: The $197,205 includes 18-month labor warranty (8-5, next-day service). Extended service contract (after-hours support) is not included and would be a separate reoccurring cost (estimated $48,000 over five years), to be brought back for approval after installation. The council approved the item unanimously.
  • Item 8B: Houser Road Water Line Extension Project – Phase I Completion Update and Phase II Alternatives – Councilmember Schneider moved to table the item to the first meeting in January 2026, citing a new option that had been presented and the need for full council attendance (Councilmember Rajaska was excused). The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. The Shus (property owners) expressed support for the tabling and invited council members to tour the area.
  • Item 8C: Appointment of Vice Mayor for a one-year term effective December 1, 2025 – Councilmember Garcia initially recommended Vice Mayor Tarango for reappointment, but legal interpretation was debated. The city attorney noted the council’s rules of procedure state a vice mayor may serve more than one term provided terms are non-consecutive, but several councilmembers recalled a different intent (one term per elected term). Councilmember Snyder declined nomination due to personal commitments. Councilmember Garcia moved to table the item until a full council is present (Councilmember Rajaska was absent). The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Consent items A, C, E; Consent items B and D (after separate discussion); Council Chambers AV Upgrade project ($197,205.35).
  • Tabled: Houser Road Water Line Extension Project (to January 2026); Appointment of Vice Mayor (to a future meeting with full council).
  • Next Steps: Staff to bring back extended service contract for AV system for approval; council to receive additional information on the water line extension and review rules for vice mayor appointment.

Meeting Transcript

No. But I don't know if it is not myself. Great. Michael can be the only chapter. Yeah, all the time. Yes. People are not nice. They're never in this change. Yes. Okay. Can it feel like you have solutions? So we have a P document. Yes, we do. When you're ready. Thank you. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. And welcome to tonight's Eway City Council meeting. Today is Monday, November twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-five. The time is six PM. And Madam Clerk may have a roll call, please. Councilmember Rajaska is excused. Councilmember Curtis. Here. Vice Mayor Terengo. Here. Councilmember Schneider? Here. Councilmember Garcia. Present. Councilmember Galindo. Here. Mayor Sutton. Okay, next on the agenda is public appearances. Ah, I have a sheet right here. Those wishing to address the city council may do so beside on the form provided by the city clerk identifying topics, agenda items, action to be taken as a result of public comment regarding non-agenda items will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or researching the matter for further consideration or a decision at a later date. Speakers shall be limited to three minutes in first up uh the shoes are all here, but we're gonna hold you off till your item comes up. All right. Um next up is Dora. If you just for the record state your name in the city where you live, Dora, but I know where that is. I attended the planning meeting on Wednesday, November 19th and 2025. I was surprised to hear the comments from those on the committee. They were complaining about over about the over the hundred pages of re-material they had to read for the Peterson Group application in a very short time. I'm near to this, but I believe most applications are lengthy. And isn't it this isn't this part of their position to read each page? Makes me think they didn't read this application entirely and just give it over it. Also, this commute committee needs to be given ample time to read and study all applications that they are voting on. These are important things that are coming to them to make Eloy a much better place to live and work in. Thank you for listening to my concerns. Thank you for addressing this council. Next up we have Mr.

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