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Town Volunteer Spirit Not Held By All

14 May

Opinion from contributor Hal Davidson:

OPEN LETTER TO THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND PEOPLE OF QUARTZSITE

Mr. Mayor Council and people of Quartzsite I would like to present to you some of the salaries that our State and other States pay their Governors. These are the salaries of the highest elected executives in their respective states. The reason I bring this to your attention today is because, in my opinion and that of others, Quartzsite is paying a salary to our Town Manager that we can neither afford or should be willing to afford.

The salary for the Governor of Colorado is $90,000

The salary for the Governor of Oregon is $93,000

Last but not least, the salary for the Governor of the State of Arizona is $95,000.

That is $1,000 less than the Quartzsite Town Manager is paid.

We can just not afford this high salary in Quartzsite under the current economic constraints we are faced with. That is just one of the reasons there is a recall going on right now. We, the people, feel that under your leadership, we as a community are making the same financial mistakes over and over again. We are not going to allow you to continue on this path.

If you want to sign petition just call 928-581-0039 or 928-916-2888

 
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Quartzsite Town Council 2013 April 9 Audio

09 Apr

Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDCaTtObXyQ&feature=share&list=UUpOI84ohKOfpWoXxuiFTAXA

 

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJha-f_c89A&feature=share&list=UUpOI84ohKOfpWoXxuiFTAXA

 
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Quartzsite Council & Bruno Lovefest – Video

26 Feb

The Council has failed to mount a search for a qualified Town Manager for the last six months. So, given the absence of competition, the council found Laura Bruno to be the best qualified candidate when compared to the others. Hired for over $96,000.

Thank you to video contributor Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Council Picks Zoning Commission & Laura Bruno As Town Manager

23 Feb

Following an executive session, Council returned to public portion of meeting to act.

Thank you to video contributor Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Police Unsolved Crimes #1

09 Feb

A Photo Speaks 1,000 words:

Discovered February 8 2013 at Quartzsite Town Hall sidewalk connecting to Children’s Library. The evidence indicates that the evildoers acted in broad daylight. Dana Stadler and Michael Roth were recently convicted for a chalking crime such as this. No investigation is known to be underway by QPD.

 
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Video: Quartzsite Council Special Meeting February 6

07 Feb

Council votes to demand records from Mayor Foster. Deadline March 7 set for Mayor’s response.

Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Video: Quartzsite Town Council Meeting February 4

04 Feb

1. Ordinance No. 13-2, repealing Ordinance No. 90-16 adopting new requirements for Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Notify Chief of Police Jeff Gilbert that his contract dated February 8, 2011 will not be extended. Motion passed unanimously.

Town Manager Bruno then prepared the way for Jeff Gilbert by stating that the contract change had nothing to do with performance. Council members Anderson and Jewitt then set up a speaking opportunity for Jeff Gilbert by insisting on public discussion. Even though Bruno had just asserted that the contract change was not related to job performance, Gilbert went to the podium and made political statements including his performance. He suggested that Mayor Foster and Councilwoman Workman should both recuse from the vote. Gilbert accused Mayor Foster of making “numerous false complaints”. Gilbert also lobbied against eliminating his position.

Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Councilwoman Workman Reverses

31 Jan

Pat Workman, Quartzsite Town Council member, resigned at 2 pm today, but by 5 pm she had changed her mind and has rescinded her letter of resignation.

 
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Video: Quartzsite Town Council Meeting January 22

31 Jan


Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Council Special Meeting Video

03 Jan

The Council met Wednesday January 2 for the following agenda:

  1. Approve new insurance coverage
  2. Set rental rates Community Center
  3. Executive Session

Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Council Met December 21 2012

03 Jan

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve ledger of accounts paid …total  $394,529.65

2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting December 11, 2012

3. Appoint Dennis A. Dole to the Municipal Utility Administration Committee to serve a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2013

4. Appoint John (Jack) Brown to the Municipal Utility Administration Committee to serve a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2013.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Executive Session … discussion … appointment of Lawrence King as Town Magistrate … discussion … to consider its position … regarding the Town’s position regarding an employment contract with Lawrence King … discussion …to consider its position … regarding settlement discussions … to avoid litigation … former Town Manager.

2. Presentation by Dan Jackson from economists.com on the water and sewer rates.

3. Approval to authorized bids for expansion of the waste Water treatment plant.

4. Discussion and possible action to nominate and approve three appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Town Council Meeting Video

11 Dec

The Council met today for a short agenda. Community Center Grand Opening soon. “Abrasive matter” between council and Richard Oldham regarding his emergency airport is near a compromise agreement.

Video much appreciated, contributed by Southwest Desert News / MPI, LLC (copyright)

 
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Quartzsite Local Hospitals – Choose Carefully

09 Dec

An online report names one of the hospitals that is local to Quartzsite as being among the 25 worst in the nation: Health.com

 

 

 
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Quartzsite Judge King Reprimanded And Sent To School For New Judges

05 Dec

Judge Lawrence King

Judge Lawrence “Larry” King has received a public reprimand and been ordered to attend school for new judges. This is a result of a complaint brought by an Arizona resident who wishes not to be identified.  Her/his complaint spelled out multiple offenses by King in his own court, the details verified by audio and written records and witnesses.

Judge King is right now seeking a contract renewal with the Town. Mayor Foster suggested and the Council agreed to postpone any new contract in order to see this ruling of the State of Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Commission chose only to reprimand Judge King for his actions in Florian v Jones where he shouted and improperly directed defendant Jennifer Jones.

===== Text from the Commission: =====

ORDER
The complainant alleged that a pro tem municipal court judge was biased, engaged in improper ex parte communications, improperly failed to disqualify himself, exhibited an improper demeanor, engaged in a pattern of legal error, and treated pro se litigants unfairly.
After reviewing the allegations, the relevant recordings and legal documents, and the judge’s response, the Commission finds that Judge King violated the Code of Judicial Conduct as to one allegation, warranting an informal sanction. Specifically, during a hearing in the injunction against harassment case of Florian v. Jones, Judge King displayed an improper demeanor in violation of Rule 2.8(B) of the Code. While the Commission did not find that Judge King violated the Code with regard to the remaining allegations, the members did determine that his evidentiary rulings in Florian v. Jones suggest that he lacks a complete understanding of the Arizona Rules of Evidence. The Commission therefore directs Judge King to attend the portion of Limited New Judge Orientation in 2013 that deals with the Arizona Rules of Evidence.
Accordingly, Judge Lawrence King is hereby reprimanded for his conduct as described above and pursuant to Commission Rule 17(a). The record in this case, consisting of the complaint, the judge’s response, and this order, shall be made public as required by Rule 9(a). The Commission also directs the judge to attend the educational course described above, pursuant to Commission Rule 17(b).
The Commission dismissed the remaining allegations against the judge pursuant to Rule 16(b), with a private warning letter limited to the issues of evidentiary rulings and ex parte  communications.
Dated: December 4, 2012.

 
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Brannan, Yackley, Johnson Freeze Town Of Quartzsite Firings

20 Nov

READ RESTRAINING ORDER HERE

Judge Michael Burke issued a temporary injunction yesterday Monday November 19. It restrains the Town of Quartzsite from pursuing the terminations of Janet Brannan, Nora Yackley, and Al Johnson. The ruling was made in spite of a seriously flawed petition by the plaintiffs’ attorney: Martin Brannan. In the document, on page one Brannan first  petitions for “the Town of Quartzsite”. On Page 8 Brannan then signs as “Attorney for the Town of Quartzsite”

 
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