Archive for April, 2010
Surprise Police have also released the locations of the photo radar system on the police webpage of www.surpriseaz.gov. The Council voted 6-0 to restore $372,600 in funds for Dial A Ride, and $78,000 in funds for the Express bus route, after public input at hearings, council meetings and online indicated residents opposed reducing Dial A Ride and eliminating one of three Express bus routes.
The Council also voted to direct funding to maintain normal hours of operation at The Hollyhock and Aquatic Center swimming pools and the Sierra Montana recreation Center. An earlier version of the budget had proposed reducing hours at these facilities
The Environmental Division of Surprise Public Works will host a class on water conservation-plumbing with Ben Franklin Plumbing, Tuesday, May 11.
The class is scheduled for 6 p.m. - 7:30 pm., and will be in the Public Safety Auditorium of the Public Safety Building, 14250 W. Statler Plaza.
Surprise wants to maximize use of stadium
Council Meeting
City of Surprise
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| Regular City Council Meeting | May 06, 2010 - 6:00 PM |
It appears that the City of Surprise is holding their first meeting in May on the first Thursday, don’t get shut out.
Lily Leung, Surprise City Hall reporter
They were the two city employees who attended the weekend budget retreat at City Hall to oppose the city’s proposal to eliminate every Economic Development position and replace them with two contract employees.
Griego spoke during the council meeting, while Jerkovic did not.
Both women declined to comment.
The city also has remained mum on the reasons for their departures.
SURPRISE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GRAND OPENING PROMISES FAMILY FUN FOR ALL
Fun, food, prizes, surprises and entertainment are all slated for the May 1st relocation and grand opening celebration of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce at their new offices, immediately adjacent to Surprise City Hall.
Festivities begin with Boy Scouts presenting a salute to the colors at 9:45 a.m., followed at 10 a.m. by a brief ribbon cutting ceremony with David Moss, Chamber President and CEO Officiating.
Arizona Public Service (APS) has notified the City of Surprise that the street lights in the Sierra Montana (Parcel 14) neighborhood will be disconnected on May 15, 2010. This is due to non-payment, which is the result of a Street Light Improvement District (SLID) not being formed in this area.
The Surprise City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, April 29, at 3 p.m., to continue discussions regarding the City Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2011.
The City of Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department Senior Center is proud to sponsor the Spring Fashion Show “Sale Away” on Tuesday, April 27 at 1 p.m. The Fashion Show will feature affordable resort and cruise fashions from Eve’s Treasures Thrift Shop. Proceeds of the show and sales will benefit Eve’s Place Women’s Shelter. Admission donation is $1.00. The show will be located at the Surprise Senior Center located at 15832 N Hollyhock Street.
For more information, please call 623.222.1500.
The great majority of Surprise residents are happy with their city, with 87% saying the overall quality of life in Surprise is “excellent” or “good,” according to a first-ever survey.
The City of Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is offering three Youth Sports Camps this summer- Youth Girls Volleyball Camp; Youth Basketball Camp; and Youth Baseball Camp.
No reason
City of Surprise
Coronado did not give the names of the employee’s laid off.
Under Acting City Manager Mark Coronado no names or reasons will be given.
In answer to a question about my contentious remark that the City of Surprise Council has no “Guts”.
Look at the council meeting held on the 22nd of April and ask yourself why Vice-Mayor Richard Alton and Councilman Mike Woodard did not want a discussion on Consent Item #9, was it because it was brought forward for approval by April Reynolds, Human Resources? This gives the appearance that the Human Resource Dept. was advocating how much to pay our Interim City Manager.
Previous councils have always gone into an Executive Session to discuss the city manager’s salary.
Names of 2 departed city workers confirmed
Mayor bans public comment on chief
Stormwater fee proposed in Surprise
Surprise residents sound off on police chief
Resident opposes councilman’s Luke plan
Arizona governor signs immigration law; foes promise fight
Arizona immigration bill: Lawyers group to boycott Arizona
Valley charities struggle with drop in donations
Hispanics fear profiling under immigration law
Court fight looms on new immigration law
Opponents to asphalt plant expected
Audit: city has outgrown financial practices
Lyn Truitt
Surprise, Arizona Mayor Lyn Truitt has a petulant nature.
What was the game plan?
With all that is going on (Budget & Police Dept.), it was bad timing for the Council to fire our City Manager.
Why was Acting City Manager Kolb replaced so quickly? With some one who doesn’t want the job.
Hope that the Block of Four that used “Without Cause”
Vice-Mayor Richard Alton, Council Members Sharon Walcott, John Williams and Mike Woodard
Have a plan B.
It will be interesting to see how staff has the City Council reconfigure the Budget.
Shut out
It is my view that the elected officials of Surprise, Arizona believe that its citizens are their servants, because at their Budget Retreat held on April the 23rd and 24th we were not allowed to give any input on the agenda items.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
BUDGET RETREAT
CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
INSTRUCTIONS: In order to address the City Council, you will need to fill out a Call to the Public Form available at the front counter, and then turn it in to the City Clerk before the meeting begins.
Note: A.R.S. 38-431.01(H) - During this time members of the public may address City Council on any item not on the agenda. At the conclusion of the open call, City Council may respond to criticism, may ask staff to review the matter or may ask that the matter be put on a future agenda. No discussion or action shall take place on any item raised.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM - NON-PUBLIC HEARING:
# District Overview: Capital Improvement Plan
1 Citywide Policy Decisions
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