Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Library Board Leadership Turnover
Vice Chair Tracy Salmi is resigning in June due to family health issues, forcing new elections for chair and vice chair and a search for a new board member by July. The board is recruiting, and remote participation by Zoom is possible.
Billing & Operations Software Replacement (NISC)
The aging Cassell software is deteriorating under private-equity ownership, and the board agreed to move to NISC — the industry standard — at roughly $200,000-plus up front and $8,000 a month in support. Full transition will take up to two years and be budgeted next fiscal year.
Youth Advisory Commission goals and priorities
Future Youth Advisory Commission meetings will move from Coconino Community College to the PERA Community Building. Residents who attend or watch these meetings should note the new location.
City Hall Remodel on Hold
The digital sign at City Hall discussed last meeting is shelved for this budget year because city hall itself needs significant renovations — and functioning city hall wins.
Performance Stipends
The Board was scheduled to discuss and possibly act on performance stipends, which could affect utility employee pay and, indirectly, utility costs.
Consolidated Fee Schedule Update
Updated fees for the library, Para Club, and Horseshoe Bend are headed to publication, but council wants a cheaper and better-defined resident pass for Horseshoe Bend and is still sorting out whether Para Club rates unfairly compete with the Elks Club and other venues.
State Legislative Update and Rural Funding Risks
Lobbyist Tom Dorn warned the still-unfinished state budget could sweep rural road and water money (HURF, WIFA), while Page seeks $6.6 million for North Lake Powell Boulevard utilities and $3 million for a South Boulevard roundabout.
Land Sale Revenue and Buyback Practices
After several high-profile land sales that raised eyebrows about speed and transparency, council agreed to have staff walk everyone through how the process works — with possible improvements down the road.
Vacant council seat appointment process
Letters of interest for the open council seat are due February 19 at 5 p.m.; candidates must be 18+, qualified electors, and one-year Page residents. Per the January 28 process, selection happens in executive session February 25.
Bringing ambulance billing in-house
Finance wants to replace the third-party ambulance biller (which charges 10% of collections) with an in-house clerk, expecting the position to pay for itself within a year; a Councilor suggested interim office space to start sooner.