ROLL CALL:

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:

Mayor Kuykendall

Councilman Blair

Councilman Hanna

Councilman Lamerson

Councilwoman Lopas

Councilman Scamardo

Councilwoman Suttles

I. RECOGNITIONS

A. Introduction of new businesses

B. Fire Department Promotion Ceremony

It was a great ceremony. Eight Fire Department members got promoted and new badges. Family members helped to pin on the badge. Afterwards, Mayor Kuykendall said simply, "I'm overwhelmed," and congratulated them on their accomplishments and achievement. Acting City Manager Craig McConnell explained that he was still "studying the book and on probation himself." He then congratulated the men on their honors.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

A. August 2011 as Prescott MS Walk Month

The Walk will take place in October. Prescott Women Magazine has a cover story about a person who is coping with MS. 

B. August 2011 as Drowning Impact Awareness Month

Although there aren't many drownings in Pescott, it is one of the leading causes of death in the State of Arizona for children under 4. 

C. August 2, 2011 as National Night Out

That's tonight, folks! Take place in Neighborhood Block Parties. The City of Prescott has won two national awards for their success, and they hope to win a third tonight. Over two dozen neighborhood associations 

III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

A. Carol Friedman re Symphony Guild Update.

Carol came to offer the Symphony Guild's thanks for all the City of Prescott does. 

B. Representatives re Yavapai HelpLine

On any given Sunday, there are 800 people who face the night homeless in Yavapai County. Resources are frequently underutilized - people in need don't know where to ask for help. Yavapai HelpLine is a new non-profit organization to provide a toll free number that people in need can call to connect them to organizations that can help them. Funded locally, and staffed locally. 

Different in 4 ways:

A collaborative relationship with trauma invervention specialists. Volunteers trained in empathy, compassion and interview techniques to respond to someone in need. 

Access to database for agencies and organizations that can help. It's updated daily. 

Partner with faith based communities throughout the county. Perhaps have emotional needs, lonely, etc.

An outcomes driven organization. A lot of companies won't know if their "clients" were helped. They will call back and see if they were helped. 

Roll-out plan - tiered.

1. Educate most organizations, CCJ, Salvation Army, Catholic Social Services.

2. Undergoing education of first responders. Laminated cards to be handed out.

Staffed by local volunteers, funded by the community businesses and organizations. Small business, philanthropic organzations, faith-based organizations. Part of their bylaws that they will not accept any funds from any governmental organizations. Open 9-5 M-F. For assistance needs after hours, they will be referred to Trauma Intervention.

855-807-4807

Councilman Hanna thanks them for their efforts. "You're going to be overwhelmed when people figure out you're there."

Mayor Kuykendall thanks them, and also offers a copy of the directory the City created for help services. 

C. Sally Barton re Radio Shine

Introducing 90.9 FM. She thanks councilmembers for their support and friendship. They won't take government funding, either. Hopes that local radio stays local. 

D. Mike Vax re Prescott Jazz Summit

Mike actually played his trumpet - a song called Back Home Again in Ashfork, err... Indiana. "I'm really thrilled with what's happening this year." 

They are living here full time now, easier to run a Jazz Festival!

Second year of pairing with the Highlands Center, last concert was in the rain, was oversold, turned away 40 carloads of people. Next one is August 13. Rene' Patrick from Phx. is coming up this month.

The last time a big name touring band played in the Elks Theater was Woody Herman in 1983. 

The Stan Kenton Band is performing at the Elks on October 23. 

August 26-28 of this month. Presales of tickets are way up. Sponsorships are way up, and the foundations are supporting. 

Last year did assemblies for 5 elementary school. "We turned a whole bunch of people on to Jazz music." Will be adding more schools this year. 

Bringing the music to young people with workshops. 

Friday noon on the 26th, free concert at the square. Saturday dance at St. Michaels. Saturday night a gala concert at Ruth Street Theater. 

"I'm happy to be here full time, I'm happy the festival is going so well. We will be doing workshops all year long. The Prescott Jazz Summitt is now going to be here year round... I'm so excited with what's going on with Jazz Summit."

E. Representatives of Firehouse Kitchen re the Firefighter Charities Volleyball and Luau Fundraiser

Christy Gagnon is here to present information about the Charities organization. Sometimes they are the first people to see the need. About 4000 people down at the event throughout the day, and raised $10,000. Every penny goes straight back to the community, no paid staff. "$10,000 goes straight back to the community..." For example, charities paid for a plumber to help a family of four with carbonmonoxide poisoning. 

Mary Ann Suttles asked how they help. 

Can apply through their website. Also support other organizations, such as BBBS, Yavapai Food Bank, Community Pregnancy Center, etc. Making a push to work with the schools. 

http://www.prescottffcharities.org/

The FireHouse Restaurant is being recognized for their help and donations. 

Blair and Hanna thanks both of them. 

Additionally thanks the City of Prescott and their crews. Thanks Parks and Rec, Streets, etc.

"Next year will be better and hopefully, bigger," Gagnon said. 

"That's what Prescott does, and that's what Prescott is," Hanna said. 

The Charities was able to purchase a tent that usually costs about $2K to rent for a day, now they can use it and even rent it out. 

IV. PRESENTATIONS

A. Presentation by County Assessor Pam Pearsall re new legislation regarding property taxes.

Basic tax information. 

Basically, taxes will remain the same if the budgets remain the same.

Some properties are classified differently, and then there is a Tax Shift. 

Three elements:

Assessments: Assessor

Legislature (legal class code)

Tax Rate: Taxing jurisdictions

Jobs bill will lower property taxes on Commercial property. 

Owner occupied property can pay no more than 1%.

All properties will be class 4 until owners fill out an affadavit that they live here in a Primary Occupancy. If you don't, you could pay up to $600 more on your property taxes. 

The maximum the price could be is $600.

Immediate family members can live in the property, and it can be considered a primary residence and get the state aid to Education 

B. Presentation by the Civil Air Patrol.

Rescheduled.

V. ADJOURNMENT