WESTERN PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting
May 6, 2010

The meeting was called to order by chair Lil Jones at 7:00 p.m..

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carol Yokum.

Roll was taken by Ernie Green. Present: Lil Jones, Deb Morrow, Ken Freese, Carol Yokum, Chris Dimitrakopoulus and Ernie Green. Excused: Arlene Dreste and Jimmie Lou Guzman. Quorum attained.

The Minutes of the last meeting, April 1, 2010, were approved by the council and are available at the library and on our website at www.WPCCC.info.

Treasurer Report was given by Ken Freese. Reported $1,362.72 as present bank balance. The motion to accept the report was passed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None Noted

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Deb Morrow, Pima County Animal Care Center, spoke regarding the new ordinance regarding barking dogs. Phone complaints anonymously called in are now accepted. It must be more than one person and more than one time. This should prevent retaliation problems. Barking lasting 15 minutes is a violation. Stray dogs can be reported by calling 387-7502.

SPEAKERS:

  1. Sgt. Michael Seeley, Pima County Sheriffs Ajo Office, was introduced by Ken Freese. Regarding new laws and enforcement thereof is being withheld for 90 day until clarification is received.

  2. Deb Miller, Supervisor Bronson’s Office, was introduced by Ernie Green. Noted Bronson’s next Ajo Community Forum will be June 3. Noted GSA is still seeking local feedback regarding the Saguaro 55 property.

    Lil Jones, Council Chair, added that GSA has asked WPCCC to host another meeting in June meeting. If WPCCC chooses to do so the number of speakers and their speaking time will be limited. It was asked how the County was going to handle the Ajo Unified vs. Superintendent Horn and the financial dispute. Miller noted Lukeville is Pima county jurisdiction and the person to call is Linda Lee Arzoumanian. That number is 520-740-8451.

  3. Devon Reno, U.S. Border Patrol Public Relation Officer was introduced by Deb Morrow. Reported large groups of illegal’s continue to be apprehended and Ajo Station still leads in narcotic seizures nationally. The SBInet surveillance tower system continues to move forward. It was questioned why U.S. cars were stopped before entering Mexico. Reno answered searches were for weapons, ammunitions and large sums of money in an agreement with Mexico to help stop illegal contraband heading south to the cartels. It was noted skybox towers were being used along 85 and 87. Signs are posted noting their presents by ADOT rules.

  4. Brad Holland, Pima County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, was introduced by Deb Morrow. His job is to improve safety and quality of life for Ajo and its neighborhoods by encouraging community activism and participation. First is to recognize the many good things. Next is to evaluate the problems. Many were noted from slum condition, arson, unsanitary conditions, weed growth, trash collection, fire hazards and retribution. Suggested the value of homeowner associations to increase legal power. Forming groups to confront problems. Determine ownership through county GIS site and contact owner. May not be aware of problem. If renters are engaged with drugs or other activities owner could lose property. County laws are minimal and difficult to address. Groups are better than one. Community cleanups work wonders. Holland will be in Ajo the last week of each month.

  5. Norma Gomez, local victim advocate for Pima County Attorney’s Office, announced training classes in victimology and crises intervention in June. Call 387-3664.

  6. Note: If the SKID is not approved, the grant funds will be retuned to the T.O. Indian Gaming and the lights will go out on 01.01.2011.

On the motion of Ken Freese, seconded by Ernie Green the meeting was adjourned by Chair Lil Jones at 8:10 p.m.

Submitted:
Ernest Green
Secretary

 

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