CITY OF ST. JOHNS CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL ACTIONS
November 9, 2016
The meeting was duly posted. Mayor Ryan Patterson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ryan Patterson, Vice Mayor Spence Udall, Councilman Michael Cirivello, Councilman Pete Hancock, Councilwoman Kay Hauser, Councilman Tony Raykovitz, and Councilman JR Richardson.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Paul Ramsey, Financial Director/City Clerk Timothy Hinton, Deputy City Clerk Cindy Lee, Police Chief Daniel Brown, Fire Chief/Airport Manager Gary Liston, Assistant Fire Chief Jason Kirk, and City Attorney Bryce Patterson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Greene, Tanya Badger, Christine Ballard, Becki Christensen, Butch Gunnels, Father Harold Nash, and Brindy Platt.
PLEDGE: Chief Daniel Brown
INVOCATION: Timothy Hinton
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
· Tanya Badger – All Bout Clothing opening soon.
· Mike Greene – Food Bank is open.
· Becki Christensen - Apache County Chamber of Commerce – St. Johns Beautification Award.
· Father Nash – Thanksgiving Dinner at the BUB.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. Presentation to Councilman Michael Cirivello.
1. Seating of Council Members Ryan Patterson, Spence Udall, and Anthony Lindsey. Administer the Oath of Office. Judge Butch Gunnels.
2. Consider appointing a member of Council to the Office of Mayor.
MOTION
Motion was made by Councilwoman Kay Hauser to appoint Ryan Patterson as Mayor of the City of St. Johns. Motion was seconded by Councilman Tony Raykovitz.
Motion passed 7-0
3. Consider appointing a member of the Council to the Office of Vice Mayor.
MOTION
Motion was made by Councilwoman Kay Hauser to appoint Spence Udall as the Vice Mayor of the City of St. Johns. Motion was seconded by Councilman JR Richardson.
Motion passed 7-0
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consider approval of October 12, 2016 City Council minutes.
6. Request approval for payment of bills from October 1-31, 2016. Special details of bills can be requested at City Hall.
MOTION
Motion was made by Councilman Tony Raykovitz to approve the consent agenda as stated. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kay Hauser.
Motion passed 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA
7. Consider approval of new pay scale for the swimming pool.
Item was table.
8. Consider approval of purchase of compressor and filling equipment for the Fire Dept. (Using the Gila River Indian Community Grant)
MOTION
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Spence Udall to approve the purchase of compressor and filling equipment with the Gila River Indian Community Grant. Motion was seconded by Councilman Tony Raykovitz.
Motion passed 7-0
9. Appointing the liaison for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
MOTION
Motion was passed to have Councilman Tony Lindsey as the Planning & Zoning Commission Liaison. Motion was seconded by Councilman JR Richardson.
Motion passed 7-0
10. Discussion of employee evaluation.
No action taken.
11. Discussion regarding Apache County Fair Horse Races.
Item was tabled.
12. Consider Purchase of the ALCO building.
No action taken.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
· MOU with Apache County regarding the Heritage Grant.
· CDBG 2017
CITY POLICE CHIEF REPORT
· 2 New VIP’s
· Officer Miles Crosby’s last day 10/31/2016.
· Show Low – Office Darrin Reed.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Councilman Raykovitz – Item 11 on the next agenda.
· Councilman Hancock – Lights on 13th West.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Spence Udall to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pete Hancock.
Motion passed 7-0
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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City Council Regular Meeting
Legal Actions
November 9, 2016
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