December 18, 2024
The first item of New Business was a presentation by Jim Usevitch of the results of the audit of the Town’s books for fiscal year (FY) 2024. The eight summary pages of the journal continue to show progress, with this most recent FY putting the town $350,000 better than last year.
Valley Telecom was approved for the use of the Town’s Central Park for a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 21, 2025 to mark the start of construction to connect new residential customers to the company’s fiber-optic line for internet service.
The Pac Tour bicycle group was given approval to use the parking area at Section ‘C’ of the Town Park for an R-and-R stop for 30 cyclists doing fundraising for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The event will take place on March 10, 17 and 24. At the group’s request, use fees were waived. They will make a donation to the Town.
A special event permit was approved for the Daydreamer Run, a foot-race to be hosted at the Patagonia Lumber Company on Feb. 28-March 1, 2025.
Town Manager Robinson was approved to contract with KG & E Construction for emergency repairs, on the sealant and corrugated seals at the perimeter of the Town’s reservoir, and draining and cleaning the reservoir for a contract amount of $21,437.
A use permit was finalized for Noe Mencias to add a small coffee service to the back room of the Patagonia Bikes shop at the corner of McKeown and Third Aves. Philip Brister inquired if there would be music, because of his past annoyances with loud music that comes from the Lumber Company venue next door. Mencias assured him not.
A second use permit application was considered, for Jose Delgado’s proposed multi-purpose retail and residential complex on a half-lot on Smelter Ave. After extensive review and discussion at its Dec. 3 meeting, Planning and Development had recommended denying this application, and the council and Mayor, with one realtor abstention, voted to agree with the denial.
Lastly, Manager Robinson was approved to contract with CPE Consultants for design, drawings, specifications and structural calculations for replacement of two aging cabanas at Beatty Lane.