The proposed design for the new Fire Station #2 project will be back on the Town Council agenda this week after a vote to delay its approval last month.

At the Dec. 15 session Councilman Dennis Brown expressed concerns about the proposed design, particularly related to the facility layout and use of sustainable materials.

Brown is a general contractor and was asked by the council to meet with architects and fire department staff to discuss his concerns.

Brown met with Hunt and Caraway architects and fire department staffers to review the site and discuss materials.

At that meeting Dec. 19, it was agreed that the proposed design utilized the site to its fullest potential. Also, Brown made recommendations related to sustainable and energy conserving materials. It was agreed that the project could move forward but the submittal for 60 percent design should also be forwarded to Brown for review and comment.

Thursday’s meeting this week will ask the council to formalize the design plan with a vote.

The council will also consider naming the town’s public art sculpture garden for former Mayor Jerry Miles.

Miles is being recognized for his efforts to develop the public art program and acquisition of sculptures. Over 10 years the town has collected more than 150 pieces of public art with a value of over $1 million dollars.

Nearly all of that art has been donated to the town through fundraising efforts by Miles and the Public Art Committee he founded.

The council will also consider a service agreement to implement a community emergency notification system.

Town Manager Grady Miller had asked technology staff to investigate such a program after a significant shooting incident along the Beeline Highway outside Fountain Hills last May, as well as periods of extreme heat over the summer months.

Staff will present a proposed agreement with The Emergency Communication Network (CodeRed). The company has the ability to target notifications to specific areas as well as community-wide alerts.

The system uses a high speed, high capacity network to send messages via voice mail, email, text and social media networks.

The cost is $12,757 annually.

The council will also be considering the names of five individuals to serve on the town’s Community Services Advisory Commission for two-year terms that began effective Jan. 1.

Also, representatives with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns will be making a presentation to the council related to the 2017 session of the Arizona State Legislature.

The council will meet on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public.