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Mr. Vukanovich, In response to your questions, ACM Kathy Rice is the interim Community Development Director, following Mr. Chesney’s departure last month and ACM Doug Sandstrom has been the interim HR Director ever since Mr. Wood left this past summer. As for the HR Director position, the city hired an outside recruiter to recruit for the position nationwide from the very beginning of the process. In fact, Mr. Bowers (who begins as the HR Director Jan. 14) comes from Ohio.
If you need anything else, please let me know. Thank you and enjoy your day,
Where are the Christmas decorations?
There is always a dark hole when we ask questions from the city, I hope that when the new council takes office that our questions will be answered.
When I was on the council we spent between 100 to 200 thousand dollars for decorations, after Christmas in a council meeting I asked where were the decorations being kept. The answer that we received, they were stored in the warehouse, I asked the question whose warehouse, staff replied in the suppliers whom we had purchased them from.
Since that time I have never seen them again, maybe staff could explain, but I have a problem getting answers.
News By You
Nov. 27, 2007 08:20 AM
This information about a Surprise fundraiser was submitted by Ellen Bedwell, a member of the Shine in the Sun Tournament public relations committee.
The Surprise Senior Center accepted a check last week from the Sun City Grand Tennis Club for $12,000. The money was raised by the tennis club’s annual Shine in the Sun tournament, 113 teams of active seniors from as far away as Florida and Canada.
The Surprise Senior Center accepted a check last week from the Sun City Grand Tennis Club for $12,000. The money was raised by the tennis club’s annual Shine in the Sun tournament, 113 teams of active seniors from as far away as Florida and Canada. The Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise, will use the funds to renovate the kitchen and dining facilities to provide hot meals on site to the hundreds of seniors who gather there to make new friends, learn new skills, exercise and partake in games and entertainment. Senior Center supervisor Leslie Rudders said the donation was the largest the center had ever received.
The Sun City Grand Tennis Club hosts the five-day tournament every year, but this year was the largest and most successful ever. Tournament directors Shirley Williams and Kit Brennan of Sun City Grand attributed their success to the support of local businesses and individuals. Discount Tires was the major sponsor this year.
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Things like this hurts our city, I have not seen an article saying this….Bob Vukanovich |
Just when we think we’ve seen everything, this council can come up with the unexpected, there is no rhythm nor reason how they conduct these meetings. In the meeting last night I thought they lost complete credibility in the way the cities business is conducted.
Surprise official questions recall effort, defends work
Tony Lombardo
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMThe Arizona RepublicOct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMSurprise City Councilwoman Gwyn Foro maintains that her council efforts have been in city residents’ best interests, and said she does not understand efforts to recall her.The Arizona RepublicOct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMSurprise City Councilwoman Gwyn Foro maintains that her council efforts have been in city residents’ best interests, and said she does not understand efforts to recall her.”Nothing I have done is illegal or unethical,” she recently said. “I have achieved many goals I set out to do.”The Arizona RepublicOct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMSurprise City Councilwoman Gwyn Foro maintains that her council efforts have been in city residents’ best interests, and said she does not understand efforts to recall her.”Nothing I have done is illegal or unethical,” she recently said. “I have achieved many goals I set out to do.”But Coyote Lakes resident Donna Schiazza launched a recall on Thursday by signing paperwork at City Hall. She has 120 days to collect 320 valid petition signatures to force a recall electionThe Arizona RepublicOct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMSurprise City Councilwoman Gwyn Foro maintains that her council efforts have been in city residents’ best interests, and said she does not understand efforts to recall her.”Nothing I have done is illegal or unethical,” she recently said. “I have achieved many goals I set out to do.”But Coyote Lakes resident Donna Schiazza launched a recall on Thursday by signing paperwork at City Hall. She has 120 days to collect 320 valid petition signatures to force a recall election
The Arizona RepublicOct. 23, 2007 12:00 AMSurprise City Councilwoman Gwyn Foro maintains that her council efforts have been in city residents’ best interests, and said she does not understand efforts to recall her.”Nothing I have done is illegal or unethical,” she recently said. “I have achieved many goals I set out to do.”But Coyote Lakes resident Donna Schiazza launched a recall on Thursday by signing paperwork at City Hall. She has 120 days to collect 320 valid petition signatures to force a recall election
surpriseaz.com Official Website - Surprise, Arizona - StartAidHi Bob,I cannot figure out how you got to this link from our website. Do you happen to remember what page you were on and what you may have been looking for?Stephanie WilsonAssistant to the City ManagerCity of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D100
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-222-1026 Direct (NEW)623-222-1100 Main623-222-1021 Fax
From: Stephanie Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 1:38 PM
To: John Hagen
Cc: Jeanine Jerkovic
Subject: NW Valley Chamber of commerce
John, I had a call from Bob Vukanovich (former Councilman) who was wondering when the NW Valley Chamber of Commerce would be changing its name and logo to Surprise Chamber of Commerce. Can you shed some light on that? Stephanie Wilson Assistant to the City Manager City of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D100
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-222-1026 Direct (NEW)
623-222-1100 Main
623-222-1021 Fax
From: John Hagen
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:28 PM
To: Stephanie Wilson
Subject: RE: NW Valley Chamber of commerce
Yes. They are required to change their name as part of the contract. They are going through a process that will involve members choosing between some alternatives, such as Greater Surprise Chamber, Surprise Area Chamber, etc. They are also creating a new logo and collateral materials, etc. So this may take 90-120 days to complete, as spelled out in the contract. I expect that sometime early next calendar year–say, late January or early February–they will start rolling it out, probably with a big announcement.
John L. Hagen, CEcD
Economic Development Director
City of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road D100
Surprise, Arizona 85374
Bob, This should answer your question regarding the Chamber of Commerce.
Stephanie Wilson
Assistant to the City Manager City of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D100
Surprise, AZ 85374 623-222-1026 Direct (NEW) 623-222-1100 Main 623-222-1021 Fax
Bloggers on the newszap website continue to knock me down and say that I should fade away in the blue yonder, because of my concern for this city, that is not going to happen.
All of us must work together with our newly elected Mayor Lyn Truitt so that he can accomplice his goals.
But let me tell you folks, it is a pipe dream to believe that we will have any control over the City Council (by elections or recall) without a City Charter.
SURPRISE, AZ (November 19, 2007) In an effort to keep old cell phones from piling up inside of our landfills, the Surprise Senior Center is partnering with the National Council on Aging & Cellular Recycler to recycle old cell phones. Most parts of cell phones are not bio-degradable and many users get new model phones every two years creating a surplus of throw-away phones.“This is a win-win opportunity for the environment and our seniors,” says Senior Center Supervisor Leslie Rudders. “Not only are we reducing the number of phones in the landfills, but recycling rebates offered by Cellular Recycler, will benefit and support Senior Center Programs.”Drop bins are available at the Surprise Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock Street.The Senior Center is open Monday –Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. For further information please call 623-222-1500.
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