Globe Plants Tree for Arbor Day

Last Friday the City of Globe planted a tree for Arbor Day.

A young cottonwood tree was planted next to the tee-pee on South Broad Street.

The Globe City Council invites everyone to stop by and see the new tree, and maybe take a picture to share with your family in the future.

Community Center Pool Meeting

The City of Globe is having a meeting for everyone who is interested in the future of the Community Center pool.

The meeting will be held at 5:30pm Tuesday at the pool on Jesse Hayes Road.

Globe Community Center Pool Will Not Be Open This Summer

The City of Globe has announced that it will not be able to open the Community Center Pool this summer because of structural problems.

The City says it will be pursuing partners and funding sources to resolve the pool issues.

If you would like to be part of the team that will bring a pool back to the community, contact Globe’s Development Services Director Chris Collopy at ccollopy@golobeaz.gov .

Globe to Receive $5.5 Million WIFA Loan

The Arizona Silver Belt reports that the City of Globe will receive a $5.5 million loan from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority.

The money will go to buy new water meters and to other water and wastewater costs.

Yuma Street Closed for Emergency Water Line Repair

The City of Globe has closed Yuma Street in both directions to make an emergency water line repair.

The street is closed from the intersection of Yuma Street and Broad Street to the intersection of Yuma Street and High Street until about 2:pm.

If you have any questions call 928-812-0550.

Globe Trash Collection Pushed Back One Day for Thanksgiving

If you normally have trash pickup in Globe on Thursdays, Right Away Disposal will provide collection service this week on Friday. Friday’s service will also be pushed back one day to Saturday.

For more information call Right Away Disposal at 480-983-9100.

Stapleton Wins Globe Council District 4

Mike Stapleton has won the runoff election in Globe Council District 4.

Unofficial results show Stapleton with 128 votes. Desmond Baker had 84.

Miami Road Closed During Repaving

The City of Globe announces that Sullivan Paving is repaving Miami Road this week. They start today (Tuesday) and plan to finish on Thursday.

Miami Road will be temporarily closed between 7:30 and 3:30 while the work is being done.

If you have any questions, call Sullivan Paving at 928-701-4434.

Globe Hires New City Clerk and Finance Director

The Globe City Council has hired longtime city employee Shelly Salazar to serve as Globe’s next City Clerk.

Salazar currently serves as the Payroll Clerk. She replaces longtime City Clerk Gina Paul who retired in October.

Joseph Jarvis has been hired as Globe’s next Finance Director. Jarvis is a seventh generation Arizona resident who has served as a Budget/Management Analyst and Department Manager for organizations in Arizona and Florida.

He replaces longtime Finance Director Teresa Williams, who retires on November 8.

Globe General Plan Open House for Districts 1 & 2

A Public Open House meeting for Globe Districts 1 and 2 will be held Thurday at 6:pm at Besh Ba Gowah.

They will be discussing the City of Globe General Plan.

Globe Announces New Police Chief

The Globe City Council announced Monday night that they have extended an offer to Timothy Truett to be Globe’s next Police Chief.

Truett is a 1986 graduate of Globe High School. He has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Maricopa County Community College District and the City of Maricopa. Most recently, he was the Professional Standards Unit Supervisor for the Maricopa Police Department.

The Council is still in the process of negotiating with Mr. Truett and is waiting for some required documentation. They will take a more formal action at a future Council meeting.

It is expected that Chief Truett will start in mid to late November.

Globe General Plan Open House

The first of two Open House sessions this week concerning the Globe General Plan will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00. 

This is for Globe Districts 5 and 6. It will be at the Chamber of Commerce building.

An Open House meeting for Districts 1 and 2 will be held Thursday at 6:pm at Besh Ba Gowah.

Bicycle Race This Saturday at Globe Community Center

The Globe Community Center is hosting a bicycle race around the park this Saturday (October 19) from 9:am to 2:pm.

Everybody is invited to participate or to bring a lawn chair and watch.

Children 18 and under will get to race for free. Adults will be required to pay a $10 insurance fee to ride or you can race in the three lap “Fun Ride.” If you want to compete against the experts who are coming to town you will need to pay a $35 entry fee plus the insurance fee.

All bicycle riders will need to have a helmet and the bicycles must not have bar-ends or pegs.

Children under 18 will need to have a parent present to sign a waiver.

Open House Discussions About Globe General Plan

The City of Globe will have two more Open House sessions next week to discuss the Globe General Plan Update.

The session for Districts 5 and 6 will be held next Tuesday, October 22 at 6:pm at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The session for Districts 1 and 2 will be held Thursday, October 24 at 6:pm at Besh Ba Gowah.

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

What is important to the quality of life in Globe?

What type of development is appropriate for the City of Globe? And

Does Globe provide enough support for walking and biking?

The open house format is informal and is designed to encourage open dialogue.

City of Globe Investigating Stealing Allegations

The City of Globe has issued a press release about allegations that City employees may have been stealing public property. The Globe Police Department is investigating the allegations and will release a report when the investigation is complete. One employee has been arrested.

The City believes that this is an isolated incident and that it does not reflect the behavior of any City employees other than those who are directly involved.

City Administration is making policy changes to make sure that these alleged activities do not occur again.

Globe Announces Finalists for Police Chief

The City of Globe has announced the three finalists who are being considered for the position of Globe Police Chief. They are:

Simon Brown of  Wasilla, Alaska. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Alaska Army National Guard and retired Commander of the Alaska State Troopers.

Timothy Truett of Maricopa, Arizona is the Professional Standards Unit Supervisor for the Maricopa Police Department.

And Jeffrey Kirkham of Mesa, Arizona is a Compliance Specialist with AZ Post, former Nogales Police Chief, and a retired Mesa Police Lieutenant.

The finalists are undergoing intensive background review and the City Council is conducting interviews.

Globe Election Results

The City of Globe has released  unofficial  results of  the Municipal Election.

The Home Rule Option—Proposition 300-- passed with about 64% of the votes.

Roberta Johnson defeated James Gillette for Globe City Council in District 3. Johnson had  a little less than 53% of the votes, Gillette around 46%.

Larry Alderman was unopposed in District 6.

Desmond Baker received 43 write-in votes in District 4, Sam Palmer 22, Bernard Wohlforth 21 and Mike Stapleton 17.

Globe City Clerk Gina Paul says there are still about 50 ballots that need to be scanned. They hope to have official results by this afternoon.

Tuesday is Globe Election Deadline

Tuesday (August 27)  is the last day to submit your ballot for the City of Globe Election. The deadline is 7:pm.

Ballots may be mailed or dropped off at the Globe City Office, the Globe Library or the Gila County Recorder’s Office.

Lt. Moya Named Interim Police Chief

The City of Globe announces that Lt. Rosann Moya has been named Interim Police Chief effective July 1 until the Globe Police Chief position is filled.

Chief Lee Kinnard is retiring from the Globe Police Department and is accepting a position as Transportation Director with the Globe School District.

Chip Sealing in Globe

The City of Globe announces that chip sealing is taking place today (Thursday), Friday and Saturday on:

Escudilla Drive

Skyview Drive

Amarilla Avenue

Hackney Ave. from Highway 60 to Gleason Street

East Maple from S. Hill Street to S. Sixth Street

S. Sixth Street from E. Maple to the school property line

S. East Street from Highway 60 to E. Maple Street

Linda Vista Drive from Hunter to Roja Drive

Blazer Dr. from Crestwood to Prospect Dr.

Agave Dr. from Skyline to Sanders Dr.

Work hours are 7:am to 5:pm. Some of these streets may be temporarily closed during this process.

The City asks that you do not wash your car or water your lawn on the day before and the day the work is scheduled.

You are also asked to continue to park off the street for two days after the work so that they can sweep excess material.

If you have any questions, call the City of Globe Water Office at 425-7146 ext 14 or 15.