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Gila Bend council approves consent agenda, OKs airport services contract; ambulance billing tabled
Summary
Council unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims, CDBG resolution) and approved a professional services agreement with Corey Drury for airport marketing/management up to $15,000; ambulance-billing services discussion was tabled for later action.
At its June 9 meeting, the Town of Gila Bend Council approved routine business and handled three action items: the consent agenda, an airport services agreement and an item on ambulance billing that was tabled for later consideration.
Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs moved to approve the consent agenda, with Councilmember Scott Swanson seconding; the motion passed unanimously with five councilmembers present and two absent (Fernando Fernandez and Donny Young). The consent agenda included approval of minutes for May 12 and May 23, ratification and approval of claims (ratified claims $479,463.07 and approved claims $87,453.72), and Resolution No. 26‑04 confirming the Town's participation in Maricopa County's CDBG urban county program for FFYs 2027–2029.
The council considered a contract for ambulance-billing services with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc.; the item was tabled (no final approval recorded at the meeting). The council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Corey Drury to manage marketing and operations for the Gila Bend Municipal Airport, not to exceed $15,000 for FY 2026–27. The motion to approve the airport agreement passed unanimously (Ayes 5; Absent 2).
Ending: The council recessed into executive session for legal consultations and reconvened before adjourning at 7:54 p.m. No further votes were taken after the airport contract approval at the meeting.
