Star Valley Council to discuss proposed budget, increase in water rates

From Star Valley Council Member Paty Henderson:

Re: Agenda for Star Valley Council Meeting Tuesday, May 15

Hi Friends and Neighbors,

The agenda for tonight's council meeting is as follows:

1. Year-end financial presentation by Chancy Nutt, Finance administrator, and Tim Grier, town manager.
2. Discussion and public hearing regarding fiscal year 2012/2013 proposed budget (budget requests) for the Town of Star Valley. Presentation by Chancy Nutt, Finance administrator, and Tim Grier, town manager.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding approving the Scope of Services for the Milky Way Well Project (State Special Project Grant) prepared by Tetra Tech, and authorizing payment in the sum of $13,856.00 to Tetra Tech.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the application for $300,000 State Special Project Grant, including authorizing the Town to allocate $15,000.00 toward said Project.
5. Discussion, public hearing and possible action regarding adoption of Resolution No. R12-07--A resolution of the Mayor and Common Coundil of the Town of Star Valley, Arizona--Adopting an Increase in Water Rates.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding purchase of a street sweeper/side broom for use by the Streets and Roads crew and the Water Department, and to authorize expenditure by the Town Manager in the sum of $11,000.00 for purchase and deliver of same.

As always if you have questions, let me know. If you know someone who would like to be included on this list have them reply to me at patyhenderson@yahoo.com with SV Citizen in the subject line.

Thanks,

Paty

Police arrest Payson couple, Star Valley resident on drug charges

Domestic disturbance results in drug charges for Payson couple


Payson Police responded to a report of a disturbance at 1103 W. Crestview Drive shortly after midnight  Sunday, March 6 and, after an investigation, called out the Special Enforcement Unit to assist in the arrest of William Rinehart, 29, and Lauriena Neal-Rinehart, 29.

According to police, detectives found drugs and drug paraphenalia within the home. Rinehart and Neal-Rinehart were arrested for Use of Dangerous Drugs (methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphenalia and booked into the Gila County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing as detectives are following up on information obtained from the scene as well as from the evidence gathered.

Star Valley search warrant leads to arrest

Payson Police officers with the Special Enforcement Unit and the Gila County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m. at 190 Cornerstone Way (Space 14) in Star Valley.

Following a search of the residence, officers arrested Brent Gerberich, 24,  on charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphenalia and Aggravated DUI.
Gerberich was booked into the Gila County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing as detectives are following up on information and evidence obtained from the scene.

News from Star Valley



Photo courtesy of Dean Shields: "End of Moonlight Drive"

Star Valley to continue funding for Meals on Wheels, will use HURF funds for Moonlight Drive
By Paty Henderson

Here's what went on at SV Town Council last night:

A report on the Meals-on-Wheels program was made. There has been a slight increase in the number of Star Valley residents using the service. Star Valley will continue funding and re-evaluate in the new fiscal year. Info for this program is available at Star Valley Town Hall or at the Senior Center. A contractor for the first phase of resurfacing Moonlight Drive (from 260 to the bridge) was selected. This was given to Calvalry Paving out of Wickenburg, AZ. More information can be obtained at SV Town Hall. Money for this project comes from HURF funds (Highway-User Revenue Fund--Arizona Department of Transportation) such as fees from licenses and other related items. It was decided that well monitoring analysis would be conducted by a qualified hydrology firm. Bids will be solicited. Star Valley Councilman Gary Coon is putting together an Emergency Alert System. This system would be similar to one used by PUSD to notify students and parents of important messages. It would be used to notify residents in case of fire, road closure or some other emergency. Resident's information would never be sold or used in any other capacity. To add a name to the list, SV Town Hall can be contacted at (928) 472 - 7752. Councilman Coon hopes to have a rough system in place by early summer.