Mayor’s Council approves procedural items and backs conversion of Chief Brody Elementary to middle school

The Mayor’s Council of Guam conducted routine business on March 12, approving the February minutes and the treasurer’s report by voice votes, hearing an update that a hired accountant is reconciling prior‑year balances, and voting to support the Guam Board of Education’s plan to convert Chief Brody Memorial School into a middle school.

Minutes and treasurer’s report: The council took voice votes to approve the meeting minutes for February and to accept the treasurer’s report. The meeting record shows a motion to approve the minutes was made by the mayor of Telfo and seconded by the vice mayor of Tamuning; a separate motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by the mayor of Chalampago and seconded by the mayor of Dedido. Both motions carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Budget reconciliation and supplemental funds: The executive director reported that an accountant is reconciling several years of financial records and that the office cannot certify supplemental distributions to mayoral offices until the reconciliation is complete. Council leaders said past fiscal reporting contained inconsistent numbers and prior‑year obligations must be settled before funds can be released.

Recycling revolving fund and procurement: The executive director said the procurement method for the recycling revolving fund has been identified and that an abandoned‑vehicle package is ready for signature and will be forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for review. Other categories (white goods, electronics, tires) will be placed under an Invitation for Bid (IFB).

Chief Brody conversion: The council considered a motion to support the Board of Education’s action to convert Chief Brody Memorial School to a middle school. The motion was sponsored from the floor, seconded by the vice mayor of Tamuning, and carried after a voice vote. Council members requested further details from the Board of Education and one mayor said she would raise the issue at a Board meeting scheduled for March 18 to obtain feasibility and financial information. The motion recorded no roll‑call tally in the meeting record; the minutes state only that the motion carried.

Funeral escorts and emergency lights: The council’s president reminded mayors that colored lights and sirens require authorization from the chief of police and that no mayoral office has been authorized to use sirens or colored emergency lights; he said funeral escorts that use those devices are not permitted unless authorized by the police chief and urged compliance with the law.

Next steps: The council asked mayors to submit average expense budgets for FY26 preparation; the council said more discussion of the Mayor’s Council budget will continue and that public hearings are expected before final adoption. The meeting recorded no contested votes or roll‑call tallies for the items approved by voice vote.