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City Council to hold special meeting to interview prospective City Manager after normal Thursday session

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WILLIAMS — The City Council will meet in normal session on Thursday May 24 at 7 p.m.

Among the items to be discussed, the public has the opportunity to comment on the pending City of Williams Water Master Plan. Then the Council to discuss and may approve Resolution No. 1365 adopting the finalized City of Williams Master Water Plan.

The Council may discuss and make a decision regarding Resolution No. 1366; this is a WIFA water project application.

They will listen to public input in regard to the re-zoning of parcel # 202-22-008D, 1333 W. Route 66, regarding the re-zoning from multifamily to central business district. They may, then they may discuss and have a first reading of Ordinance No. 963 regarding the rezoning.

The Council will hear the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 962 relating to permits required for one story detached accessory structures, and may adopt it.

The Council may discuss and take action on a revised lease extension with SBA Cell Towers.

Council will discuss and may take action with the proposal presented on May 10, 2018 for a new public safety data/communications system for our Police Department
to replace the existing county system.

Council will review and may approve an inter-governmental agreement with Coconino County Elections Department to conduct the 2018 Primary and General Elections.

Council may discuss and provide direction regarding the City’s
legal counsel contract.

The council will then have reservations will be made for each Council member for the August 21st-24th 2018 Annual Arizona League of Cities and Towns Conference on May 31.

On Frday at 10 a.m., the Council will meet in the city chambers and convene to executive session to interview a candidate for the
position of City Manager.

When they reconvene to regular session they may make an offer to the candidate.

Williams Council Meeting to accept resignation of City Manager

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WILLIAMS — There will be a special meeting of the City Council on Monday at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to accept the resignation of City Manager Brandon Buchanan effective February 19.

The Council will discuss the appointment of an Interim City Manager and the recruitment process for the City Manager position.

Sean Casey of Bearizona wrote in an email, “We were lucky to have him for so long I guess. He added a high level of professionalism to our Williams team.

“Good luck in your future endeavors Brandon. I am sure you and your family will be very successful wherever you land.”

Al Richmond of the Arizona State Railroad Museum added, “Williams has been the beneficiary of Brandon’s tenure and hopefully his successor will come close to being as positive for the City and community. This move is good for him professionally and in the best interests of his family. I will miss working with him.”