Lorenza Gonzales

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call. Key discussions included noting that no action was taken on items where persons wished to address the committee regarding matters not on the agenda. A subsequent agenda item involved the financial report for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, which was noted but resulted in no action taken at this time. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

The Finance Committee meeting included a call to order and roll call. Key discussion points were the overview of the Finance Committee functions and a review of the Financial Report for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The committee adjourned after these items.

The agenda for the meeting included calling the meeting to order, conducting a roll call, and allowing persons to address the Industrial Development Authority members regarding items not on the agenda. The primary substantive discussion and decision item involved authorizing an Executive Session. The Executive Session was planned to consider the Authority's position and obtain legal advice regarding prospective real property west of the City of Douglas, and to consider its position and instruct representatives regarding professional services rendered by Ramirez Advisors LLC.

The committee meeting included a financial status update, highlighting the submission of reimbursement requests and the acceptance of funds by ADOT without issues. A ridership report was presented, showing an increase in rides provided in August compared to July. There was discussion regarding a glitch in the system, which was resolved, and clarification on the categories and fees for passengers. The committee also addressed unfilled vacancies for a driver position and a dispatcher. Board members commented on the quality of Douglas's transit services for students and seniors.

The meeting included a financial status update, a ridership report, a 5307/5339 Grant update, a staffing update, an ADOT Compliance Review, and an announcement from Bisbee of an RFP for their transportation services.