Council approvs a three-month trial of the “activation” of an alley near the Copper Hen to create a public outdoor space called Alley Cat Alley. It is slated to open in the spring Thea Wilshire, representing the I Art Globe group, commented on the proposal. Prior to the meeting, Thea …
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Globe-Miami Authorities Discuss Post-fire Flooding Resources at Town Hall Meeting August 26
A Town Hall meeting on August 26th brought together government leaders and local agencies to discuss post flooding resources and answer questions from local residents. Held at the Miami High School auditorium, the full town hall meeting is available online. In attendance were representatives of the City of Globe, the …
Read More »City Council discusses American Rescue Plan Act funds and purchases new fire truck at August 24 meeting
City Council discusses American Rescue Plan Act funds and purchases new fire truck at August 24 meeting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzalez. All members were in attendance except …
Read More »Council discusses adding charging station for electric vehicles, and FEMA map at August 10th meeting
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzalez. All members were in attendance. COVID measures reinstated City Manager Paul Jepson noted that with the resurgence of COVID, the City is reinstating …
Read More »Council approves City budget and property tax adjustment at July 27 meeting
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzales. All members were in attendance. Announcements Mayor Al Gameros said in the week of July 17-23 there were 40 new COVID cases in …
Read More »Globe City Council adopts guidelines for Historic District
City Council discusses flooding and City salary survey, adopts updated Historic Preservation District design guidelines at July 13 meeting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzales. All members were in …
Read More »Pay increases and Tentative Budget approved by City Council at June 29th meeting.
City Council Adopts 2021-22 Tentative Budget at June 29 meeting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzalez. All members were in attendance. This was a specially scheduled meeting to give …
Read More »City Council votes to approve $500,000 for community pool after listening to public comments.Part 3.
Council engaged in a lengthy discussion and public hearing regarding the allocation of $500,000 in the City’s 2021-22 CIP plan to fund rehab of the swimming pool at the community center. Council voted to approve funding of $500,000 for the community pool rehab, in the expectation of obtaining additional funding …
Read More »Council discusses priorities and capital improvements in overview of strategic plan. Part 2.
Our coverage of the City Council meeting on June 22nd, continues with Part 2 covering the discussion and overview of the City’s Strategic Action Plan for 2020 through 2023, the City’s capital improvement budget, and the City’s operational budget for its wastewater enterprise, among other items. Members of the Globe …
Read More »Flood Mitigation discussed at June 22nd Council Meeting: Part 1
In a marathon meeting Tuesday evening – following the cancellation of Council’s previously scheduled meeting due to the Telegraph Fire – council discussed flood and mitigation efforts, the strategic action plan for 2023 and heard from residents before approving funding for the rehab of the long-neglected pool at the community …
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