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Regular Agenda Item 4. J.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/05/2019
Submitted For:	Woody Cline	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 3

Information

Request/Subject

Town of Hayden's Short- and Long-Term Concerns Regarding Future Town Operations

Background Information

In June 2019, Supervisor Cline was informed about the Town of Hayden's budgetary concerns for the future operation of its Senior Center. At that time, he provided $20,000 of his constituent funds to assist the Town with its Senior Center. Pinal County also provided some financial assistance for the Senior Center. Due to a lack of funding, the Town Library was closed. Gila County is assisting the Town by providing library services at a different location in Hayden. Town officials have been adjusting the Town's current fiscal year budget to accommodate the shortfall until additional funds could be collected. Some of the adjustments include closing the public pool this summer, reducing staff, reducing other services, and increasing various fees.

In light of a recent strike on October 13, 2019, by the Steelworkers Union at the ASARCO Mine in Hayden, and ASARCO's decision to close this mine for an indefinite period, there are even further concerns about the future funding for the Town of Hayden's operations. A meeting was held in Hayden on October 23, 2019, to discuss the Town's issues. In attendance were Supervisor Cline; Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant to Supervisor Cline; Jeff Gregorich, Hayden-Winkelman School Superintendent; Dean Hetrick, Town of Hayden Mayor; Bobby Smith, Town of Hayden Vice-Mayor; and Louis Bracamonte, Town of Winkelman Mayor.

Evaluation

Supervisor Cline would like to share the information that was discussed on October 23rd with Supervisors Martin and Humphrey and the County Manager to determine future actions that may be taken by the County with regard to the Town of Hayden's short- and long-term issues of concern which could possibly include taking action for disincorporation of the Town of Hayden.

Conclusion

It would be beneficial for Supervisor Cline to share information from the most recent meeting held on October 23rd to discuss the Town of Hayden's financial situation and possible solutions.

Recommendation

N/A

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to obtain an update on the Town of Hayden's short- and long-term financial concerns for the future operation of the Town. (Supervisor Cline)

Attachments
Town of Hayden Presentation