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Mayor Hosler presented Councilmember Neil Gambell with a sculpture as a recognition and appreciation for his service to the Kearny Town Council. Gambell has served the town for eight years and did not seek re-election. His term will end in December. Hosler remarked that Councilmember Gambell was always the go to person on understanding many of the complex issues the town faced in Public Works and also through his involvement in other advisory committees. Gambell will be presented with an 8 year service award from the League of Arizona Cities and Towns in August of 2015.
Mayor Hosler and the Kearny Town Council presented a cash award and certificate to two talented students at Ray Unified School District. Ada Wilhelmi was awarded $100 for her poster on how everyone can help keep Kearny beautiful and John Ink won $100 for his slogan. The poster and slogan will be used in marketing materials to encourage residents to participate in community clean ups and other beautification projects.
Copper Basin News
The Kearny Town Council approved a service disconnection and reconnection fee increase and amendment to the Kearny Town Code at last week’s meeting. The increase will help improve the efficiency of utility operations. Currently the fee for reconnection is $10 for both the disconnect fee and the reconnect fee. The Council studied this item at the September meeting and it shall take effect within 30 days. The new fee is $35.
After months of searching, the council voted to offer an employment contract to Alfred Alameda as the new police chief for Kearny. The employment offer is contingent upon him passing necessary background checks and health physicals.
During the regularly scheduled meeting the council also approved a road closure request for the Copper Basin Chamber, approved a work contract with the Arizona Department of Corrections for inmate labor, and voted to approve repairs to the old well number 2 and the lake well pump repair.
Mila Besich is a resident of Superior with two children. She volunteers for many local organizations. She is an experienced fundraiser and event planner for Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition. She covers some of the area town councils and schools.
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