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Committee finalized to help search for new city attorney
Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun
Along with giving staff permission to apply for grant funding for various projects, the Benson City Council Monday night selected resident Nick Maldonado to assist a committee in hiring a new city attorney.
The city has received 11 proposals to replace City Attorney Thomas Bena-videz, who has opted not to renew his contract with the city. In the Feb. 9 meeting, the council voted to create a committee to include staff, council and member of the public to find a replacement.
Councilwoman Lori McGoffin, who is on the committee, motioned that Maldonado be appointed to the committee. Maldonado, a former councilman, and Mark Suagee submitted applications.
In other business, Benson Fire Chief Keith Spangler was given permission to apply for a grant of more than $20,000, with a 5 percent city match. Jim Cox, the city finance director, said there is plenty of money to match the grant.
Spangler wants the grant funding to purchase fire prevention and safety props to educate the public at local schools and during community events such as Butterfield Stage Days and the July 4 celebrations.
Public Works Director Brad Hamilton was given permission to seek a $1.7 million federal grant for design of a new helipad. Hamilton said the state continues to struggle with funding, so the city is now seeking federal dollars.
With the city's match expected at about $3,403, Cox assured the council there is money in the airport fund for grant matches.
In other business, council approved a liquor license for the Palatiano's Restaurant on the corner of 4th Street and Ocotillo Avenue. Palatiano purchased Galeano's restaurant.
The council also held an executive session to seek advice from Benavidez regarding impact of a recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision in the case of Turken v. Gordon.
While it was a closed-door meeting, Interim City Manager Glenn Nichols said the city is not in any legal trouble, but needed to discuss the case with the attorney.
In a work session earlier in the evening, the council also discussed new fire regulations being proposed by Spangler. The amended regulations should be approved during a March meeting.
Along with giving staff permission to apply for grant funding for various projects, the Benson City Council Monday night selected resident Nick Maldonado to assist a committee in hiring a new city attorney.
The city has received 11 proposals to replace City Attorney Thomas Bena-videz, who has opted not to renew his contract with the city. In the Feb. 9 meeting, the council voted to create a committee to include staff, council and member of the public to find a replacement.
Councilwoman Lori McGoffin, who is on the committee, motioned that Maldonado be appointed to the committee. Maldonado, a former councilman, and Mark Suagee submitted applications.
In other business, Benson Fire Chief Keith Spangler was given permission to apply for a grant of more than $20,000, with a 5 percent city match. Jim Cox, the city finance director, said there is plenty of money to match the grant.
Spangler wants the grant funding to purchase fire prevention and safety props to educate the public at local schools and during community events such as Butterfield Stage Days and the July 4 celebrations.
Public Works Director Brad Hamilton was given permission to seek a $1.7 million federal grant for design of a new helipad. Hamilton said the state continues to struggle with funding, so the city is now seeking federal dollars.
With the city's match expected at about $3,403, Cox assured the council there is money in the airport fund for grant matches.
In other business, council approved a liquor license for the Palatiano's Restaurant on the corner of 4th Street and Ocotillo Avenue. Palatiano purchased Galeano's restaurant.
The council also held an executive session to seek advice from Benavidez regarding impact of a recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision in the case of Turken v. Gordon.
While it was a closed-door meeting, Interim City Manager Glenn Nichols said the city is not in any legal trouble, but needed to discuss the case with the attorney.
In a work session earlier in the evening, the council also discussed new fire regulations being proposed by Spangler. The amended regulations should be approved during a March meeting.
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