When the Town Council takes up a final version of the new sign regulations at its May 18 session it will likely include a provision that prohibits temporary signs in the public right-of-way.
During a discussion by the council on March 20, Vice Mayor David Spelich and Councilman Gerry Friedel were firm in their opposition to restricting the temporary signs for businesses. The remainder of the council supported the ban in the right-of-way. The council was unanimous in wanting to keep the signs off sidewalks.
There were no formal votes, just a consensus arrived at during discussion. The finished proposal will be back for a public hearing and final consideration by the council at its regular session on Tuesday, May 18.
The Town of Fountain Hills Community Services staff is proposing improvements to enhance the Community Center and is asking that $550,000 be earmarked in the capital budget for next fiscal year to begin a longer-term vision for the facility.
The staff summary of the plan states that the facility is now 20 years old, and âThe efficiency and usability of the facility has changed over 20 years and requires modifications to remain relevant to all users.â
The council-adopted strategic plan for Community Services states there is a need to enhance facility use to promote a sense of community. This objective is supported by residents requesting more options for users of all ages, including dedicated fitness space, a youth/teen space and a place to gather informally for a community connection.
The Town Council has approved an agreement between the Town of Fountain Hills and Precision Sweeping Services, LLC for street sweeping services in town.
The Town Council spent several hours of its meeting time on Jan. 19 discussing two items that seem to frequently return for updates or clarification. One of those is the
Based on recommendations from area healthcare providers concerned with the surge of COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County and Fountain Hills, as well as infection rates reaching unprecedented levels, Mayor Ginny Dickey, after seeking Town Council guidance at the Council meeting on Jan. 5, is prohibiting public events with more than 50 people gathering, which are required to receive special event permits.
While the Town Council did not vote on the question, Mayor Dickey and Councilmembers Alan Magazine, Sharron Grzybowski, and Peggy McMahon supported temporarily suspending the issuance of special event permits for public events over 50 people. Vice Mayor David Spelich and Councilmembers Mike Scharnow and Gerry Friedel were opposed.