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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1975
Page
2
Arizona Attorney General Bruce Babbitt issued a legal opinion mandating sealed competitive bids for state purchases. He noted possible exemptions for the secretary of state and stressed agencies must operate economically, warning lack of bidding often raises costs and invites abuse.
Scottsdale School Board authorized architect Robert Bigler to draft preliminary plans for a 40 percent expansion of the education center at 3811 North 44th Street. Fire safety concerns and crowding prompted the move, with $750000 in levy funds available. Discussion continues on relocating the education and distribution centers, which could influence costs and timing.
Last night at the Scottsdale School Board meeting, trustees James Wellington and president Gloria Welch announced their resignations effective December 29. Fellow board member Usdane praised them and they hinted they may attend future meetings as observers.
The Scottsdale school board spent over 90 minutes weighing computer options before delaying a final decision. The Citizens Computer Committee recommended Univac 70/7 at 695416 over five phases, after narrowing from a dozen proposals from seven vendors and Bernie Lambert. Burroughs 1726 priced at 736314 was deemed to fail the RFP. The board plans to vote on the recommendation next month.
Paradise Valley officials canceled the town planning and zoning meeting due to a quorum shortage. Two commissioners were ill and another was out of town, leaving only three to seven members. Three items were continued to January 6 with Foothills Tennis and Swim Club seeking an amendment for lighting and Lincoln Plaza Medical Center pursuing ownership name changes.
Marie M Klingler 83 of 2700 N Hayden Rd died Monday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Born in Paulding Ohio she lived in the Valley 1% years She was active in Disciples of Christ Church Grange in Paulding and attended Mountain View Church of Christ Survivors include her husband Raymond son John Erickson of Houston Texas sisters in Toledo Ohio one grandchild and two great grandchildren Services 2 p m Friday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel Cremation will follow Friends may call noon to 9 p m Thursday at the mortuary
An AP report notes most Arizona motorists travel between 58 and 65 mph nearly two years after a 55 mph limit was set. The annual DOT study indicates overall speeds have declined since the limit, with passenger car speeds dropping but truck speeds rising.
Melvin Burrell, longtime Navajo County School Superintendent, resigns after discovering teachers earned more. He will return to teaching at Holbrook Junior High School, citing higher pay and less responsibility as the motive.
Donald F. Lory 46, president of Lory Meat Co., Inc., pleads guilty to offering a gratuity to a public official in a federal case tied to 26 bribery counts involving 4700 dollars paid to federal meat inspectors. Arizona Heart Institute plans to move offices from St. Joseph's Hospital amid a rift with hospital admin. Dr Edward Diethrich suspended as head of cardiovascular department. Arizona Education Association calls for separate bilingual education division as state budget allocates 850000 dollars for migrant programs.
Phoenix city council unanimously adopted a meet-and-confer ordinance Tuesday night authorizing bargaining discussions with most of the citys 7500 employees. The chamber of commerce and three council members urged postponement. The measure allows formal talks on wages and working conditions.
Mayor William C. Jenkins informs SAM that a general public hearing on the sign ordinance would not be productive. The council will not reopen hearings though changes since 1969 followed public reviews. Jenkins invites specific proposed changes while declining a broad review.
Camelback Country Club Estates No 5 owners seek final plat approval at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Paradise Way residents push to rename their street to Canyon Road Place or Lane. Also on agenda are a front yard ordinance refinement, Tatum Canyon utility land abandonment, and a bid call for a new police vehicle with quotes from four bidders.
State Adjutant Gen. J G Smith Jr proposes moving most of Arizona's MP brigades to other states in exchange for field artillery units. Training would convert MPs to cannoniers across Sunnyslope and multiple cities, with plans to shift MP HQ from Phoenix to California and swap command between Michigan and Arizona units.
Mayor William C. Jenkins thanked Sharon Henning president of the organization for a gift to Chaparral Park aimed at purchasing two picnic tables. The Lazy J's are wives of Scottsdale Jaycees members.
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