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Youth Day will be May 1, 2009. We will be involved with the seniors again for the Youth Day.
Our next budget meeting will be April 21, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m. We will have the outside agencies here to do their presentations to Council.
We are out advertising for Public Works Director. We have received 8 applications so far. Our PT Library Manager for the Bouse Public Library closed last Friday. We should be able to work on the candidates within the next couple of weeks. The PT Library Manager closes today. We have approximately 8 applicants. Our advertising for Public Works Director is going well. We already have 5 candidates.
We are out currently for Public Defender proposals. This RFP closes on the 20th.
Community/Economic Development
Project: 2009 CDBG Grant.
- We have completed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet which will be used to procure an architect for the project. We have sent our Project Announcement to the Parker Pioneer for publication.
- We are also working with Paul Selberg on getting a design put together for the new automatic door system for the Senior Center. This will be handled separately to expedite the installation of the doors.
Project: Task Force Facility Procurement.
- The design phase is essentially complete and final design documents will finally be available later today. We will then send the design to our town engineer for review. When the review is complete the actual construction can begin.
- A ground breaking ceremony will be scheduled sometimes in May before the start of construction.
- Preliminary prices for the security system were very high in the first set of estimates and we are dealing with a different contractor to lower the pricing. We are now awaiting design information from Colorado River Communications, a security company for the security system for the facility. This information should also be available later today.
Project: REDI Grant
- The new website is now online. Town staff received training on Friday, April 10, to familiarize ourselves on editing information on the new website. The new website seems to be working great so far. We are adding new content to it to make it more informative and useful. Please check it out at www.ci.parker.az.us.
- If you find any problems or discrepancies with the web page, please report it to the Community Development Dept. at cdev@ci.parker.az.us.
Project: ADOT Grant – West California Ave. Traffic Enhancements
- Our project, the West California Ave. Traffic Enhancements, will be an ADOT project and they will handle all the procurement and construction. We will be partnering with them to complete the sidewalks, curb and gutter and other traffic enhancement on California Ave. from 7th Street to the bridge.
- This project is now in the scoping phase. No new news on this project. ADOT may be waiting to see how the CALTRANS Bridge project progresses to time the start of this project.
Project: Stimulus Package Funding
- We are preparing, at least, two projects for possible funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Parker Cemetery Beautification Project will include cemetery fencing, portable shade structures and landscaping etc.
- We are also working on a project for the ball fields at Western Park. This project will include two new ball fields and include lighting, fencing and equipment such as backstops and dugouts.
Project: T-Mobile Cell Tower
- We are currently working with T-Mobile to permit them to install a cell tower at the Town of Parker maintenance facility located at Desert Ave. and 8th Street. This will be a 150’ monopole located by the vehicle Town of Parker maintenance yard.
- Our attorney’s have reviewed and edited T-Mobile’s lease agreement and it has been returned to T-Mobile for further action. T-Mobile is currently doing the architectural/ engineering on the project. A lease agreement is forthcoming and we are currently negotiating a rental price.
Project: RECON 2009
- We are preparing for the RECON convention which will take place in May of this year.
- We are currently making appointments with retailers for meetings and working on our displays and publications for the conference.
Project: Round 17 – ADOT Traffic Enhancement Grant
- We are preparing a new grant application for round 17 of the ADOT TE Grants. We will be applying for funds to complete the sidewalks and curb & gutter for the other side (northwest side) of West California Ave.
- We are working with PBS&J to put together this application. They will be working on the costing portions. The project will be very similar to last year’s application which was approved.
- This application is due on Friday, August 14, 2009.
Project: Zoning Violation Enforcement Program
- We are currently doing enforcement activities on several parcels in the Town. We are working with the citizens to alleviate various zoning problems. So far we are getting cooperation.
Police Dept.
Officer Bailey and Public Works staff attended traffic control training in the Council Chambers on April 9th and 10th, and Public Works attended follow up training on April 17th.
Officers conducted investigations for a robbery that was later determined to be unfounded, two thefts, and a possible suicide attempt that was also unfounded and criminal damage.
Officers arrested suspects for criminal trespass, a “run away juvenile” who was located at a friend’s house, driving on a suspended license, three cases of possession of marijuana, three cases of possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, criminal damage, a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant, shoplifting, a felony fugitive warrant on a California parole violation, and misconduct with a weapon.
Officers assisted CRIT PD with a theft, disorderly conduct and assault.
Officer Baldenegro conducted a traffic stop on a suspect involved in drug sales. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun. The suspect is a convicted felon and was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, along with weapons violations.
Officer Bailey and his K-9, Kato, conducted a classroom search at Parker High School on April 16th, with the assistance of K-9 Officers Eddie Dominguez and Ruben Villafana, of the Quartzsite Police Department.
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Tues., April 21, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m. /7:00 p.m. – Budget Work Session/Regular Council Meeting
Thurs., April 30, 2009 @ 5:15 p.m. – Streets and Traffic Committee
Fri., May 1, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. – Youth Day
Fri., May 1, 2009 @ 3:00 to 11:00 – Cinco de Mayo Dinner and Dance at the Senior Center
Sat., May 2, 2009 – Parker PD Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament @ Emerald Canyon Golf Course
Tues., May 5, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting |