April 8, 2026 – Regular Meeting
• Patagonia Mayor Andy Wood and the Town Council adopted Resolution 2026-08, a Fair Housing Policy, which describes actions the town can and will take to advance the cause of affordable and equitable housing, along with the posting of a Mayor’s Proclamation on Fair Housing.
• The council approved a proposal from Community Homes of Patagonia to use the Town Park’s gazebo area for an annual Cinco de Mayo Home Repair Fundraiser. The event will be held Wednesday, May 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. The town approved CHOP’s payment of the $100 administrative fee but waived the $225 daily use fee.
• The mayor and council reappointed Concepcion Bracamonte to another four-year term as town magistrate after her current term expires on April 28.
• Lawyer’s Title was given permission to use the town’s gazebo area for a picnic luncheon in appreciation of local customers. The event was scheduled for April 17.
• The mayor and council gave approval for Town Manager Ron Robinson to sign a Design and Project Management Agreement for the reconstruction of Fourth Avenue from Naugle Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. Project funding will include a mix of block grant and Highway User Revenue Fund monies. Subtracting paid invoices toward the design of the Fourth Avenue bathroom parking project, the project amount is $28,920.
April 22 – Regular Meeting
• Wood summarized the work done by the town’s Public Works department, citing projects involving maintenance, landfill, water treatment plant, waterline repairs, road signage and the Patagonia Public Library, with special mention of the planting of a Christmas tree for future use, along with a branch irrigation line to it. She added that the town held an employee appreciation event in April.
• The mayor and council approved the sale of a short piece of right-of-way along Pennsylvania Avenue west of Second Avenue. The sale affects three parcels owned by Caleb Smith, at 243 N. Second Ave., with parcel numbers listed.
•Judge Mary Helen Maley, acting pro bono, was appointed as judge pro tem for a one-year term that will end on April 27, 2027.
• A combined workshop presentation with the council and the Planning and Development Committee was planned for Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. At this workshop, Wood will present details and status for the future Patagonia daycare facility, to be located on Town of Patagonia land on Harshaw Avenue.
The council scheduled a student session on the town budget for May 6 at 6 p.m.