Moving Forward
Potucek receives statewide recognition for professional excellence
At Thursday's City Council Meeting, Sierra Vista Mayor Rick Mueller recognized City Manager Chuck Potucek for recently receiving the John J. DeBolske Professional Excellence Award at the Arizona City/County Managers Association Winter Conference.
As the top honor ACMA can bestow upon a member, the award recognizes city, county, and town managers who demonstrate the highest level of professional excellence in local government and who have made life contributions in serving the profession. Potucek has served Sierra Vista for 36 years, including 26 as city manager.
“They have finally figured out what we have known for years and years in the City of Sierra Vista, that we have the best city manager in the state,” Mayor Mueller said on Thursday.
Potucek said it is honor to be recognized by his peers in the state and to receive an award named in honor of Jack DeBolske, who served as executive director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns for 40 years. DeBolske was the father of the Phoenix freeway system, Arizona’s state shared revenue system, and the state’s groundwater laws.
“I just want to thank the community that my wife Maureen and I have been able to call home over the last 36 years. It’s been a great community to live in, and work in, and raise our kids in,” Potucek said.
Potucek thanked the current mayor and council, in addition to their many predecessors for allowing him the privilege of serving the community for so long. He said anyone in a position like his cannot do it alone and he’s been fortunate to work with an extraordinary staff both past and present.
“I’ve had tremendous people to work with through the years … without them I wouldn’t be standing here tonight,” Potucek said.
More information from Thursday’s City Council meeting is available in the supporting documents for the Thursday, Feb. 10, City Council meeting. They can be accessed via the “City Council” folder on the City’s document server at docserve.sierravistaaz.gov/.
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City News
Meetings set for CDBG proposals
The City of Sierra Vista invites local residents and organizations to share their input and project proposals for the City to consider funding with its next allocation of Community Development Block Grant dollars.
The City expects to receive about $260,000 of CDBG dollars in program year 2022, which starts July 1. CDBG funding must benefit low- and moderate-income people and areas, alleviate slum and blight, or address an urgent need.
The City will also host an in-person public hearing before the City Council on Thursday, March 10, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Anyone unable to attend the meeting or hearing may submit written comments or a proposal to Community Development Director Matt McLachlan prior to 4 p.m. on March 4. For any project or program to be considered, it must be presented at the meeting, hearing, or in writing.
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Extraordinary Activities
Enjoy some of Arizona’s best vintages, micro distilled spirits, and craft beers at Sierra Vista’s Fifth Annual Wine, Beer, & Spirits Festival in Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, May 28, from noon to 7 p.m. Listen to live music throughout the grassy venue, while perusing handmade crafts between samplings. Get your advance tickets today!
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Uncommon Recreation
Improve your quality of life through guided exercise with our Fit & Fabulous class!
Taught by a certified senior exercise instructor and Army veteran, this class will help you maintain your strength, fitness, and flexibility. The next session starts March 2 and the class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (520) 458-7922 to learn more!
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Sierra Vista is world-renowned for its birding opportunities and was officially designated the Hummingbird Capital of Arizona in 2021. You can spot many different species of birds at the Sierra Vista Public Library's botanical garden.
To share the variety birds we have around the library, we are starting a new series: Feathered Friends of the Library (#FeatheredFotL)! Read more.
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City Announcements
The City of Sierra Vista Public Works Department will conduct controlled burns at the Environmental Operations Park beginning as early as Wednesday, Feb. 16, and continuing for several weeks, based on weather conditions. Learn more.
City customers will be unable to make payments online or in-person for many bills and services from Friday, Feb. 11, until Monday, Feb. 14, while a cashiering software update is completed. Leisure facilities and programs are not impacted by the update, so residents will still be able to register for events, classes, and sports. The Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center will also not be impacted by the update. Learn more.
Recent Business Licenses
- Casas Adobes OMS, PLLC — 2151 S. Hwy 92, Ste. 116
- PNC Bank, NA — 211 S. Carmichael Avenue
Upcoming Meetings
There are no City Council meetings scheduled for next week.
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Accommodations
For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.
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City of Sierra Vista
(520) 458-3315
1011 N. Coronado Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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