On the agenda: Quartzsite 08/11/26 Regular Meeting — Data Center (Aug 11)

MINUTES
TOWN OF QUARTZSITE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Please see https://Awww.ci.quart z.us for audio or video of this Council meeting.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Simpson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION: Vice Mayor Amon gave the Invocation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Ensunsa led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Wamer, Council Member Goldberg,
Council Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

Staff Present: Jim Ferguson, Town Manager; Joe Estes, Town Attorney; Kiki Tunnell, Assistant Town
Manager; Lieutenant Burnett, Quartzsite Police Department, Emmett Brinkerhoff, Public Works Director; Nicci
Collier, Public Works Administrative Assistant

1. CALL TO THE PUBLIC, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS:

Public Comment:

Leesa Bolden, Town resident: A woman who was in on doing the wells initially, let me know that we are good
with the supply of water, but she would like clarification on how much money we have on the reserves on the
water raises have been initiated every year.

Town Manager Ferguson stated that this is not on the agenda but the information will be provided.
CONSENT AGENDA:

2-a. LEDGER OF ACCOUNTS PAID - Consider approval of accounts payable checks series #54858 —
54880, #54890 — 54913 & #54924 — 54953 Totaling $1,096,221.25

Payroll Check Series paid #54881 — 54889 & #54914 — 54923 Totaling $213,015.43
Grand Total — $1,309,236.68

2-b. MINUTES - Consider approval of the following Town Council minutes:
e Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026
e Special Meeting of July 14, 2026
Vice Mayor Amon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read.
Council Member Warner seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Warner, Council Member Goldberg, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

BUSINESS:
3. Abbey, Stubbs, & Ford, LLC Consulting Agreement

Town Manager Ferguson stated that purpose of this agreement is to assist with long-standing BLM-related
projects including property acquisition. The agreement is month-to-month, cancellable at any time if

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performance is unsatisfactory, and outlines specific projects including rights-of-way such as Main Street
extension and park expansion.

Public Comment:
Craig Cochran

Council Member Goldberg made a motion to approve the Consulting Agreement between the Town of
Quartzsite and Abbey, Stubbs, & Ford, LLC.

Council Member Bearcat seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

4. Chamber of Commerce Services Agreement

Town Manager Ferguson requested to table this item due to additional wording and questions from both the
Chamber and Council Members. We will be having a meeting with the Chamber on Thursday morning to
resolve concerns. The agreement will still be effective as of July Ist retroactively but Town Attorney Estes
clarified that Council can also modify terms and conditions at adoption of the agreement.

Council Member Goldberg made a motion to continue this item to our next Council meeting.
Council Member Ensunsa seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

5. Award Bid for 2026 Waterline Projects

Public Works Director Emmett Brinkerhoff stated that the design and bid process has been completed. This
project is funded by grants and includes pressure-reducing valves and line extensions to address pressure
distribution across town. We received seven (7) bids ranging from 1.57 million to 2.3 million dollars with
Kincaid Civil Construction LLC was the low bidder at 1,574,535 dollars. Everything has been verified by the
town engineer. The project consists of installing three (3) pressure reducing valves at Kofa, Moon Mountain
Ave., and Loma Vista (utility easement). The goal is to reduce pressure in the northern portion (currently about
99 psi, cannot exceed 100) to allow increased pressure in the south for fire code compliance. Adjustable target
pressures in the north could be in the 75-80 psi range based on resident needs. Project will start in September
with anticipated completion in the first week of January.

Public Comment:
Leesa Bolden

Vice Mayor Amon made a motion to approve the contract with Kinkade Civil Construction in the
amount of $1,574,535.00 for the 2026 Waterline Projects.

Council Member Bearcat seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

6. Award Bid for 2026 Waterline Projects “A” Tyson St. and Quail Trail

Public Works Director Emmett Brinkerhoff stated that this project will extend the water line down Tyson Street
to the medical facility and install altitude valves at Quail Trail to automatically keep tanks full. This project will

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be grant funded by the Army Corps of Engineers. We received one bid from Standard Construction Company
Inc. at 695,740 dollars. References were checked and the bid was within budget. This project will provide direct
water service improvements for the clinic and fire station and support hospital district plans to expand the clinic
and future development in the area.

Public Comment: None

Vice Mayor Amon made a motion to approve the contract with Standard Construction Company in the
amount of $695,740.00 for the 2026 Waterline Projects “A”.

Council Member Ensunsa seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Council Member Goldberg made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:28 pm.
Council Member Warner seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:

Council Member Goldberg made a motion to return to Open Session at 7:50 pm
Council Member Nichols seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

7. Reconsideration of the American Tower Lease

Council Member Warner gave direction to staff and Town Attorney to continue with negotiations with
the American Tower Lease.

Council Member Goldberg seconded the motion.

Vote: MOTION CARRIED (summary: Ayes = 7)
Aye: Mayor Simpson, Vice Mayor Amon, Council Member Goldberg, Council Member Warner, Council
Member Bearcat, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Ensunsa

COMMUNICATIONS:
13. Reports from the MAYOR on current events.

Mayor Simpson commented that he has been busy catching up on doctor’s appointments.

14. Reports from the COUNCIL on current events.

Council Member Goldberg stated that there were 38 ladies in attendance at the Ladies Luncheon with one being
new to town. Visitors are starting to come back. The Senior Center continues to hold their Jams on Mondays
and also Brown Bag Bingo on Fridays. Lunch is being offered Monday through Friday. Also, I received an
email informing the La Paz Regional Tourism Team that we are the recipient of the Arizona Governor’s
Conference on Tourism Award. The award will be presented during the Arizona Governor’s Conference

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Celebration on August 13" at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass. They did not specify which award was won.
The Town of Quartzsite has been an instrumental part of the tourism team and you're the first ones to see the
Passport for this year. Council Member Goldberg also displayed a letter opener that will be a giveaway at the
Yuma Welcome Back Winter Visitor Bash and the Tourism Expo that will be held in Quartzsite this year.
Hopefully in September we can bring some of the main players in the tourism team so we can thank them for all
their volunteer service. I will be having dinner with the Governor on Thursday.

Vice Mayor Amon stated that WACOG has a new director of Human Resources, Thomas Ryan from Yuma. At
our meeting today, there was so much excitement due to the reorganization happening at WACOG. One of Mr.
Ryan’s goals is to use more CDBG funds, allowing community development projects to be a priority.
Community services and family boarding, including utilities, rent, deposits, and emergency power is handled
immediately. If you have any questions, contact the WACOG board in Parker and speak with Janine, our local
representative. Also, there is a vacancy for a community member on the WACOG Board if anyone would like
to join.

Council Member Bearcat commented that she attended the Ladies Luncheon and the La Paz County Board of
Supervisors Special Meeting for the Data Centers item. I did voice my opinion and my position is no to Data
Centers around Quartzsite. We will have concerns if the Federal Government or the State decides to have one
here. Council Member Goldberg added that she attended the meeting too and La Paz County is not open to Data
Centers coming to the county due to concerns with water and power issues.

15. Reports from the TOWN MANAGER on current events.

Town Manager Ferguson reported that the Town Manager Meeting will be tomorrow and that we’re all getting
ready to be at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference next week. The Library is coming along well
and Maverick has provided their submittal to Willdan for review.

16. Future Agenda Items

Vice Mayor Amon would like to go over the policies and procedures for Executive Sessions. Council Member

Ensunsa concurs.
Council Member Goldberg would like to discuss a policy on cell phones on the dais. Vice Mayor Amon

concurs.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 11, 2026 of the Town Council of Quartzsite, Arizona.
I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

DATED this 8th day of September 2026. ~~
0.

Flora Romero, Town Clerk

On behalf of the Common Council
Approved:

Norm Simpson, Mayor

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