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WICKENBURG COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.
155 N. TEGNER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA 85390
A. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Bratcher called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Herchel Workman, Public Works Director
C. INVOCATION - Led by Victoria Campbell, Community Alliance Church Youth Leader
D. ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor BG Bratcher
Vice Mayor Brian Jones
Councilmember Kristy Bedoian
Councilmember Shawn Clark
Councilmember Margaret Nyberg
Councilmember Rebecca Rovey
Absent:
Councilmember Art Rubash
Staff Present:
Troy Smith, Town Manager
Jon Paladini, Town Attorney
Amy Brown, Town Clerk
Les Brown, Police Chief
Robert Martinez, Finance Director
Tarah Mayerhofer, Human Resources Director
Ed Temerowski, Fire Chief
Herschel Workman, Public Works Director
E. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
• Mayor BG Bratcher attended the following meetings: Yavapai County State of the
County, Congress Town Hall, Westmark Housing Forum, Luke West Valley
Council, Valley Metro Board, Wickenburg Ranch meeting of precinct, I-11
coalition, West Valley Mayor’s dinner and Wickenburg Christian Academy
football.
• Proclamation – Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2025
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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F. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
• Kathleen Crutchfield, Grants Administrator, received a check from Cox
Communications for $35,000 for what they call Camp BYTE (Books, Youth,
Technology & Exploration). This will blend reading, creativity, and STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, art and math) education, giving kids a fun and
enriching summer experience while preparing them for a future shaped by
knowledge and technology. Cox will be distributing 50 devices to the Town of
Wickenburg to purchase technology for the summer camp and assistive
technology for seniors and residents with disabilities.
• Town Manager Troy Smith gave the following updates:
✓ Multi-use path repaving was delayed due to rain and is expected to be
finished next week
✓ WM will start trash and recycling service on December 1, 2025 and will send
a notice in the mail to residents
✓ There will be a water and wastewater presentation on October 7th at 10:30 at
Wickenburg Ranch and 5:00 in the Council Chambers
✓ Oktoberfest will be assisted by the Elks for an event on October 18th on
Frontier Street plus the town will give away light bulbs
✓ Photo Contest will run through October 10
✓ Fall and Winter Recreation Program is now available online and at town
locations
✓ Fire Station Open House is Saturday, October 11th from 9-11
G. FINAL CALL for Request to Speak Cards to be turned into the Town Clerk.
H. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
• Rich Hostetter, In-Town Resident, talked about the airport development, the
housing report from a few years ago regarding needing affordable housing, and
was thankful for a thorough town manager report.
I. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Action on the Consent Agenda -
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Brian Jones to approve items a, b, c, and d of the
consent agenda
SECONDED BY Councilmember Rebecca Rovey
VOTE: 6 – 0 (Yes – Mayor Bratcher, Vice Mayor Jones, Councilmembers
Bedoian, Clark, Nyberg, and Rovey)
a. Consideration and Action to Approve the Minutes of the Study Session and
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2025
By a 6-0 vote under the Consent Agenda, Council moved to approve the
minutes of September 15, 2025.
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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b. Consideration and Action on Resolution No. 2384, Adopting the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Consolidated Fee Schedule for Sanitation and Recycling Fees with
the Waste Management Sanitation Services
Herschel Workman, Public Works Director, reported in his Council routing
form that at the Council meeting of August 4, 2025, the Council approved a
contract with Waste Management for sanitation services, to begin on
December 1, 2025. Staff also presented changes to the 2025-26
Consolidated Fee Schedule for sanitation and recycling fees to delete, add
and change fees associated with the new contract with Waste
Management. The town will continue to bill residents at its adopted sanitation
rates, which rose to $27.00 (per month) in July 2025 and will rise to $28.00
(per month) in July 2026. The money collected by the town will pay for an
enhanced level of service from the Town under the Waste Management
contract and provide money for the Town's Administrative costs.
As required by A.R.S. § 9-499.15, the Town gave a 60-day notice that it may
adopt the 2025-26 Consolidated Fee Schedule and posted the proposed
consolidated fee schedule on the Town’s website. Attached for the Council's
consideration is Resolution No. 2384, which adopts the changes to the 2025-
26 Consolidated Fee Schedule for sanitation and recycling fees.
By a 6-0 vote under the Consent Agenda, Council moved to approve
Resolution 2384 adopting the 2025-26 consolidated fee schedule with
changes to the sanitation and recycling fees.
c. Consideration and Action to Recommend Approval of a Temporary Extension
of Premises/Patio Permit for BPOE #2160 for October 18, 2025
Amy Brown, Town Clerk, reported in her Council routing form that BPOE
#2160 is requesting a temporary extension of the premises permit in order to
allow liquor to be brought outside their building for Oktoberfest on October 18,
2025. They currently have a liquor license for alcohol sales, service, and
consumption only inside their building. This permit requires Town Council
approval, which will then be sent to the Arizona Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control for final approval.
By a 6-0 vote under the Consent Agenda, Council moved to recommend
approval of the temporary extension of premises permit for BPOE #2160 for
October 18, 2025.
d. Consideration and Action Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Maricopa County Human Services Community Development Division
for Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for $340,000 for the
El Pajarito Waterline Project
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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Kathleen Crutchfield, Grants Administrator, reported in her Council routing
form that the Town of Wickenburg received a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) for $340,000 through Maricopa County Human Services
Community Development Division for the El Pajarito waterline project. This is
a continuation of recent improvements to the infrastructure in the town. This
project includes replacing 1275’ of 2” galvanized and PVC water main, 24
service connections, valves, and adding 2 hydrants for fire protection. We will
also be adding 235’ of 8” main to “loop” the system on Avispa St. Replacing
the 2” main with an 8” DIP main will provide adequate fire flow, increase water
volume and quality to the residents.
The scope of work also includes replacing the sidewalk, adding ADA ramps,
curb and gutter in the project area and resurfacing the entire road. The utility's
manager will work with the town’s contracted engineers to design the project
and perform construction management and administration with the assistance
of other staff. These improvements will improve the safety and quality of life
for residents by providing proper fire protection and improving water volume
and quality.
By a 6-0 vote under the Consent Agenda, Council moved to approve the IGA
with Maricopa County Human Services Community Development Division
for Community Development Block Grant Funds and authorize the Mayor to
execute awarded agreements for an amount not to exceed $340,000 and
include these improvements in future operations and maintenance budgets.
2. Public Hearing and Action on a New Liquor License Application, Series #12 to
Capital Farms, 410 W. Wickenburg Way, Applicant Jared Michael Repinski, and
Forward a Recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control
Amy Brown, Town Clerk, reported that Jared Michael Repinski has applied for a
new liquor license, Series #12, for Capital Farms, located at 410 W. Wickenburg
Way. Series #12 is for restaurant bar sales on the premises. Capital Farms
currently has a series #10, Beer & Wine Store, liquor license. The application
was appropriately posted for twenty days. The Town Clerk's Office did not
receive any comments from the public.
Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Bratcher at 5:48 PM.
Public Hearing was closed with no input at 5:49 PM.
MOVED BY Councilmember Rebecca Rovey to forward a recommendation to
the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to approve Jared Michael
Repinski's application for a new Series #12 liquor license for Capital Farms
SECONDED BY Councilmember Margaret Nyberg
VOTE: 6 – 0 (Yes – Mayor Bratcher, Vice Mayor Jones, Councilmembers
Bedoian, Clark, Nyberg, and Rovey)
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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3. Public Hearing and Action on a New Liquor License Application, Series #12 to
Hassayampa Smokehouse BBQ, 169 E. Wickenburg Way, Applicant Tabitha
Danielle Sinclair, and Forward a Recommendation to the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses and Control
Amy Brown, Town Clerk, reported that Tabitha Danielle Sinclair has applied for a
new liquor license, Series #12, for Hassayampa Smokehouse BBQ, located at
169 E. Wickenburg Way. Hassayampa BBQ has recently sold, so this permit is
for the new owner and includes an interim permit since the transfer of ownership
happened in June 2025. The application was appropriately posted for twenty
days. The Town Clerk's Office did not receive any comments from the public.
Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Bratcher at 5:50 PM.
Public Hearing was closed with no input at 5:51 PM.
MOVED BY Councilmember Margaret Nyberg to forward a recommendation to
the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to approve Tabitha
Danielle Sinclair's application for a new Series #12 liquor license for
Hassayampa Smokehouse BBQ
SECONDED BY Councilmember Kristy Bedoian
VOTE: 6 – 0 (Yes – Mayor Bratcher, Vice Mayor Jones, Councilmembers
Bedoian, Clark, Nyberg, and Rovey)
4. Consideration and Action to Approve a Purchase Contract with Ferguson
Enterprises LLC to Purchase and Implement 5 Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) Collectors and Neptune My360
Herschel Workman, Public Works Director, reported that in 2018 staff was
authorized to install Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) water meters to upgrade
existing water meters to allow mobile data collection rather than antenna touch.
The existing meters have Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) capabilities
that would allow the town to collect data remotely, which saves manpower and
meter reading accuracy and lessen the liability to staff. To implement AMI we
need to purchase at most 5 collectors, 4 for System 1 and 1 for System 2. The
town will look at some of the water tanks for placement of the collectors with the
goal of 95% coverage. System 2 already has one collector, but with the growth a
second collector is needed.
The benefits of AMI include the following:
1. Real-Time Data Access: AMI allows for continuous monitoring and immediate
detection of issues, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
2. Improved Accuracy: Reduces human error associated with manual readings
and provides more precise consumption data.
3. Enhanced Customer Engagement: Customers can access their usage data,
leading to better energy management and conservation efforts.
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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4. Operational Cost Savings: Although the initial investment may be higher, AMI
can lead to long-term savings by reducing manual labor and improving
efficiency.
There is also an optional capability for customers to utilize an app called Neptune
My360 to view their water usage in real time. The benefits of Neptune My360
improve utility customer service and consumer experience with an intuitive self-
service portal solution that is part of the Neptune 360 platform and provides
better visibility into customer water consumption and support your utility’s
conservation efforts.
Neptune My360 gives residents the ability to create usage alerts, set a water
budget, and view their own consumption data 24/7. Easy-to-read charts and
graphs help customers detect potential leaks and unplanned water usage faster.
This web-based solution works on any desktop or mobile device for easy
customer access and helps reduce customer service inquiries. Staff will also
have the tools to address customer concerns quickly with visibility into individual
usage along with a robust reporting dashboard.
The cost for the 5 AMI collectors is estimated at approximately $110,000. The
cost of Neptune My360 is based on how many water customers the town has
and is estimated to be approximately $30,000 for the set-up and first year. Then
there would be an annual cost of $15,000. There are benefits to the AMI meters
without the use of the App. These benefits primarily revolve around reduced staff
time for reading meters, re-reading meters, and collecting data when residents
question why their water bill is high. Staff, however, recommends the purchase of
the App as it provides customers with real-time alerts as to their water usage.
This is especially helpful for those residents who only reside here during part of
the year. The cost of the App on a yearly basis would be approximately 30 cents
per month per customer. The initial purchase and set-up cost for the APP
($30,000) could be charged to the Water 1 & 2 account, and Council could
address the issue further when staff puts forth next year's fee schedule.
Councilmember Bedoian asked if a resident has more than one address, can all
locations be on the app. Director Workman thought that you could set the app up
by account numbers, so you could get notices for more than one location.
Vice Mayor Jones asked if it was only available through this one company.
Director Workman stated that they are Neptune Technology meters with their
collectors, so this would be the only app that would connect to their technology.
Councilmember Clark asked how long the collectors will last. Director Workman
estimated that they should last ten years, but the town doesn’t have a high
usage, so they could last longer.
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Town Manager Smith stated that this was not a planned expense for this year but
surfaced because a resident had a high water bill and staff was able to pull up a
report to show him how much he was using in water. He thought he was watering
his landscaping two times a day for 25 minutes, but it was actually 4 hours at a
time. This should help residents to know when there is a leak or something is off
in their watering. This needs to come out of contingency from system 1 and
system 2 water since it was not planned.
Mayor Bratcher clarified that $140,000 was for the first year, then the town would
look at charging the residents the cost of the app for the second year. Director
Workman confirmed that that was the plan.
MOVED BY Councilmember Margaret Nyberg to approve a purchase contract
with Ferguson Enterprises LLC to purchase AMI collectors and Neptune My360
in the amount of $140,000 from the Water Fund Contingency and authorize the
Town Manager to execute the contract
SECONDED BY Councilmember Rebecca Rovey
VOTE: 6 – 0 (Yes – Mayor Bratcher, Vice Mayor Jones, Councilmembers
Bedoian, Clark, Nyberg, and Rovey)
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION - (Council May Vote to Go Into Executive Session Pursuant
to A.R.S §38-431.03(A)(3) to Receive Legal Advice from the Town Attorney on Any
of the Above Agenda Items.)
K. SCHEDULING OF FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
• Councilmember Nyberg would like a discussion regarding the BNSF project on
the November 3rd meeting possibly with a presentation from BNSF and the
opposition and the impact on Wickenburg. This was seconded by
Councilmember Bedoian.
• Vice Mayor Jones would like a presentation from BNSF regarding the project.
This was seconded by Councilmember Bedoian.
L. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Councilmember Kristy Bedoian to adjourn at approximately 6:06 PM
SECONDED BY Councilmember Rebecca Rovey
VOTE: 6 – 0 (Yes – Mayor Bratcher, Vice Mayor Jones, Councilmembers Bedoian,
Clark, Nyberg, and Rovey)
BG Bratcher, Mayor
Town Council Minutes of October 6, 2025
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ATTEST:
Amy Brown, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Amy Brown, the duly appointed and qualified Town Clerk of the Town of Wickenburg,
do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Town Council of Wickenburg, Arizona held on October 6,
2025. I further certify the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was
present.
Amy Brown, MMC
Town Clerk