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Votes at a glance: Bullhead City Council, Sept. 16, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken by the Bullhead City Council during the Sept. 16 meeting, including planning, grant, acquisition, rate and fee items.
The Bullhead City Council took several formal actions at its Sept. 16 meeting. This roundup lists each voted item, the outcome and key details.
• Waive reading of ordinances and resolutions — Motion to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions: Passed 7‑0.
• Consent agenda — Motion to approve the consent agenda: Passed 7‑0.
• Item 4 — Ordinance 2025‑9: Approval of an amendment to zoning stipulations to allow additional time to record the final plat for Palm Villas Estates (Palm Villas Rancharos Tract). Planning staff said this is the sixth extension request; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Vote: Passed 7‑0.
• Item 5 — Turf reduction water conservation grant for Arroyo Vista Park (see separate article for details): Approved 7‑0. Agreement: $500,000 WIFA grant with $100,000 local match (HOA $50,000; City $50,000).
• Item 6 — Resolution 2025R‑41: Approving acquisition of Chaparral Golf Course. City to assume specified liabilities (~$406,000) and assets; staff to assume maintenance immediately and operations by Nov. 1; agreement includes a 10‑year operating commitment as a golf course before repurposing. Vote: Passed 7‑0.
• Item 7 — Authorize application for Series 5 liquor license for Chaparral Golf Course facilities and premises; staff to submit application and post state notice required for the process: Authorized 7‑0 (final licensing requires state review and additional hearings).
• Item 8 — Resolution 2025R‑42: Adopt water and sewer rate increases effective Jan. 1, 2026 (three‑year phased schedule). Staff cited $10M water and $17M wastewater investments and roughly $100M acquisition debt. Also approved reinstatement of a Utilities Assistance and Discount Program for eligible households. Vote: Passed 7‑0.
• Item 9 — Resolution 2025R‑43: Change Colorado River water safety consumer protection fee from $20 per multi copy form to $10 per multi copy form (reduction). Staff said the original $20 helped pay for a commercial launch ramp and that the ramp is now paid for, allowing the fee reduction. Vote: Passed 7‑0.
• Item 10 — Agreement with EPS Group Inc. for professional assessment engineering services for the City Center Improvement District in an amount not to exceed $61,750; staff said fees will be reimbursed by developer. Vote: Passed 7‑0.
Several proclamations and public presentations preceded these votes; the council also recognized outgoing Police Chief Robert E. Trebes Jr. for his service.
For full motions, roll call and discussion context see the meeting minutes and agenda packet.
