Supes reverse Topock concert venue approval

MOHAVE COUNTY – The new state budget approved in Phoenix last week allocates more than $61-million for Mohave County projects, according to Nic Ponder, legislative lobbyist for Mohave County. Ponder told supervisors during their Monday meeting in Kingman that the Arizona budget provides $35.5-million for a bridge initiative at Lake Havasu.

Ponder said $8-million is earmarked for Highway 95 right hand turn lanes in Bullhead City, $9-million for Mohave County Sheriff’s Office substations and $3.4-million for a recharge basin along the Mohave Wash.

Supervisors approved Board Chairman Travis Lingenfelter’s allocation of $46,000 in America Rescue Plan Act funds to keep the Club For Youth operating on the Lee Williams High School campus through June. Owner Bill Ward provided one-day notice before closing the club April 28.

The Kingman Unified School District is working to develop a long-term plan to operate the club that helps approximately 200 Kingman area families with after school care and youth activity and enrichment programs.

The Board took steps to reverse its April 3 approval of rezoning for an RV camp, outdoor concert venue and storage facility project that has drawn significant opposition by residents of Topock and Golden Shores. The board will conduct another public hearing on June 5 and may vote to deny the zoning it previously approved.

The Board also approved the recommendation to employ Erin Shrecengost to succeed former Administrative Services Director Barbara Spoonhour. Manager Sam Elters said the White Hills resident who currently works for a Las Vegas gaming company will be a good fit for Mohave County.

Shrecengost said she’s excited about her new position.

“It looks challenging and rewarding and I’m happy to bring my pride and passion for Mohave County for doing what I love with project management and process improvement,” she said. Shrecengost begins work for the county on July 10.

Dave Hawkins