Camp Verde, Arizona

Special Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council is holding a special session with three executive sessions, all closed to the public. They will receive legal advice on water resources and the Equestrian Estates water rights transfer, and discuss a separation agreement with the Town Manager. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice on Town water resources updates (Town Water Attorney Steve Wene)
• Executive session for legal advice on Equestrian Estates water rights transfer (Town Water Attorney Steve Wene)
• Executive session for legal advice and to consider position on separation agreement with Town Manager (Town Attorney Jon Paladini)

Regular Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council will accept the Town Manager's resignation effective immediately and approve a separation agreement with six months' severance. They will also discuss and possibly select an interim town manager. Other agenda items include a $481,238.75 sidewalk project bid, two liquor license applications, and a use permit for an RV park.

• Accept Town Manager's resignation with six months' severance
• Select interim Town Manager
• Award Bid No. 26-230 for Verde Lakes Drive Sidewalk Improvements to Lincoln Constructors at $481,238.75
• Public hearing for restaurant liquor license for Agustina's Fogon at 396 S. Main Street
• Public hearing for use permit to operate Jackpot Ranch RV Park at 2025 W. Reservation Loop Road

Special Session Meeting

This special session of the Camp Verde Town Council consists of a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss the employment of the Town Manager and receive legal advice regarding the Town Manager's employment agreement. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is called solely for this closed-door discussion.

• Executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) for employment discussion and legal advice on the Town Manager's agreement.
• No other business items; meeting opens with call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance, then adjourns after the closed session.

Regular Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council will hold a regular session on July 1, 2026, with two public hearings: one on a Series 10 beer and wine store liquor license for US Market Camp Verde at 1102 S. Moonrise Drive, and another on Ordinance 2026-A515 amending the town code to adopt mandatory water supply requirements, conservation, and master planning. The council will also discuss establishing an Equestrian Center Advisory Board or working group. The consent agenda includes personnel manual revisions, renewal of a facilities use agreement with Yavapai College, and a lease renewal with the Camp Verde Historical Society.

• Public hearing on Series 10 liquor license for US Market Camp Verde at 1102 S. Moonrise Drive
• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2026-A515 on mandatory adequate water supply, conservation, and infrastructure
• Discussion on creating an Equestrian Center Advisory Board or Town Manager working group
• Consent agenda: approval of Personnel Manual revisions, Yavapai College facilities use agreement renewal, and Historical Society lease renewal
• Executive session for annual performance evaluation of Town Manager Miranda Fisher

Special Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a special session to discuss and possibly approve the final budget and capital plan for fiscal year 2027. This includes a public hearing on the matter.

• Public hearing for FY27 final budget and capital plan

Special Session Meeting

The Town Council will consider the proposed FY27 tentative budget, which outlines expected revenues, expenditures, and capital projects for the next fiscal year. Staff resources include Town Manager Miranda Fisher and Finance Director Michael Showers. Council members may vote to approve the budget as presented, approve it with changes, or deny it. The decision will set the maximum expenditure authority for FY27 before the final budget is adopted on July 1, 2026.

• Discussion and possible approval of FY27 tentative budget
• Motion to approve the FY27 tentative budget as is
• Motion to approve the FY27 tentative budget with changes
• Motion to deny the FY27 tentative budget

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will consider several financial approvals, including debt service payments for the Sanitary District. The body will also discuss updates to the Town's salary range table and personnel manual. Additionally, the council will review appointments for the Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning commissions.

• FY27 special assessment levy of $222,057 for Camp Verde Sanitary District WIFA Note 910175
• FY27 debt levy of $365,451 to Yavapai County
• Proposed $48,000 contract with Landmark Aquatic, LLC for Heritage Pool Renovations Design
• Request for Qualifications #2026-232 for a Town Magistrate
• Revisions to the Town’s Permanent Salary Range Table and Personnel Manual

Special Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council will discuss and possibly approve a letter of support for the Town of Clarkdale’s designation as one of Yavapai County’s three census tracts in the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. Council members will also consider forming an Equestrian Center Working Group and review Equestrian Center projects slated for the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan. Several executive‑session items will address legal advice on public‑record requests, citizen‑complaint procedures, and complaints against the Town Manager.

• Letter of support for Clarkdale’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation
• Formation of an Equestrian Center Town Manager’s Working Group
• Discussion of Equestrian Center projects in the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan
• Executive session on legal advice for public‑record requirements
• Executive session on legal advice for citizen‑complaint processes and complaints against the Town Manager

The Council approved a letter supporting the Town of Clarkdale's Opportunity Zone submission. They also directed the allocation of $30,000 in cash and $625,000 in debt funding for Equestrian Center upgrades and a potential master plan.

• Approved letter of support for Clarkdale’s Opportunity Zone tract (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute support letter for Cottonwood if requested
• Directed Town Manager to provide comparative analysis of Commission vs. Working Group
• Allocated $30,000 CIP cash funding for Equestrian Center master plan or assets
• Allocated $625,000 CIP debt funding for Equestrian Center upgrades

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will discuss the allocation of FY26 Community Outreach Funds and a resolution to waive fees for three renewal use permit applications. The meeting also includes an update on funding for the Verde Lakes Drive Flood Study.

• Awarding of FY26 Community Outreach Funds not to exceed $20,000
• Resolution 2026-1218 to waive fees for Use Permits 16-955, 2006-01, and 2006-02
• Funding update for the Verde Lakes Drive Flood Study
• Administration of Oath of Office for newly hired Town employees

The Council approved the distribution of $20,000 in Community Outreach Funds to several nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution to waive renewal fees for three specific use permits.

• Approved consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and future meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved distribution of $20,000 in Community Outreach Funds to eight nonprofits (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1218 to waive renewal fees for three use permits (7-0)

Work Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council meeting will open with standard procedural items, then move to a discussion and presentation of the FY25 financial audit by Finance Director Michael Showers. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will adjourn after the audit discussion.

• Discussion and presentation of the FY25 financial audit (Finance Director Michael Showers)

The Mayor and Council held a work session to discuss the presentation of the FY25 financial audit results. Finance Director Michael Showers and external auditor Jean Marie Dietrich provided an overview of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, HURF compliance report, and expenditure limitations. No formal actions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

Special Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 consolidated fee schedule and a proposed increase in the transient lodging transaction privilege tax. The body will also review FY27 operations budgets and the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 2026-1217: 2026-2027 consolidated fee schedule for Town services, facilities, permits, and licenses
• Ordinance 2026-A513: Increase transient lodging transaction privilege tax from 3.00% to 8.00%
• Review of FY27 operations budgets for General, Highway User Revenue, and Water & Wastewater Funds
• Continued discussion of the FY27 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion on future use of Town-owned parcels and vacant buildings

The Council adopted a consolidated fee schedule that removes the fingerprinting fee. They also approved an ordinance increasing the transient lodging transaction privilege tax from 3% to 8%. Additionally, the Council directed staff to pursue the sale of specific Town-owned properties.

• Approved 2026-2027 consolidated fee schedule with removal of fingerprinting fee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-A513 increasing transient lodging tax from 3.00% to 8.00% (5-0)
• Directed staff to pursue sale of BRIC building on Main Street
• Directed staff to pursue sale of home in Verde Lakes

Special Executive Session Meeting

The Town Council will hold a special executive session to discuss the employment and annual performance evaluation of Town Manager Miranda Fisher. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) for discussion of Town Manager employment and performance evaluation.

The Council approved a consolidated fee schedule that removes the fingerprinting fee. They also passed an ordinance increasing the transient lodging transaction privilege tax from 3% to 8%. Additionally, the Council directed staff to pursue the sale of specific Town-owned properties.

• Approved 2026-2027 consolidated fee schedule with removal of fingerprinting fee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-A513 increasing transient lodging tax from 3.00% to 8.00% (5-0)
• Directed staff to pursue sale of BRIC building on Main Street
• Directed staff to pursue sale of home in Verde Lakes

Special Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session. The primary purpose is to conduct an executive session to discuss the annual evaluation of the Town Manager and receive legal advice.

• Executive session for annual evaluation of the Town Manager

Councilors voted 7-0 to enter an executive session to discuss the Town Manager’s annual evaluation. After the executive session, the council reconvened and reported that no action was taken on Agenda Item 4. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Motion to enter executive session for Item 4 approved (7-0)
• No action taken on Agenda Item 4

Budget Work Session Meeting

The Town of Camp Verde Mayor and Council will hold a budget work session to continue discussing the FY27 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider and possibly approve Resolution 2026-1214 supporting participation in the National Fitness Campaign and committing to secure required matching funds. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.

• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-1214 supporting National Fitness Campaign participation and match funding commitment
• Continued discussion of the FY27 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
• Budget work session format
• Mayor and Council attendance options: in person, telephone, or video

The council moved to table Resolution 2026-1214, which would have supported participation in the National Fitness Campaign, by a 7‑0 vote. Later, the council directed the town manager not to proceed with the grant and to secure the required $165,000 match funding. The council also gave staff direction to explore seating and shade options for the Equestrian Center and to look for future grant opportunities.

• Tabled Resolution 2026-1214 (National Fitness Campaign) pending Item 5 (7-0)
• Directed Town Manager to not move forward with National Fitness Campaign grant funding and to secure match funding
• Instructed staff to explore seating and shade structures for the Equestrian Center
• Asked staff to investigate future grant funding opportunities

Special Session Meeting-Cancelled

The Town of Camp Verde special session scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda included an executive session for legal advice regarding water resources.

• Cancelled Special Session
• Executive session for legal advice on water resources
• Meeting held at 473 S. Main Street, Suite 106

Regular Session Meeting

The Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to reduce the minimum setback for wireless communication facilities near residential zones from 5,000 to 450 feet, and another to amend enforcement procedures for town code violations. Other actions include approval of a solar power purchase agreement for the Equestrian Center, an intergovernmental agreement for the Verde Lakes Drive Sidewalk Improvements project, and a resolution authorizing debt for a water infrastructure loan. The meeting also features proclamations for Building Safety Month, National Police Week, and Public Works Week, plus a presentation on administratively approved subdivisions from Q1 2026.

• Ordinance 2026-A511: Reduce wireless facility setback from 5,000 to 450 feet near residential zones
• Ordinance 2026-A514: Amend town code enforcement procedures by hearing officer
• Solar Power Purchase Agreement with SolarEnergyLease.com for Equestrian Center system
• Intergovernmental Agreement No. 26-0011535-I for Verde Lakes Drive Sidewalk Improvements using federal funds
• Change Order No. 1 up to $50,000 to address Lagoon Notice of Violation requirements

The Town Council approved the consent agenda and a solar power purchase agreement for the Equestrian Center. It also adopted two ordinances—one reducing wireless communication setbacks to 450 feet and another updating Town Code enforcement procedures—and directed staff to prepare a memorandum addressing out‑of‑compliance use permits.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Solar Power Purchase Agreement with SolarEnergyLease.com (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-A511 reducing wireless setbacks to 450 ft (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-A514 amending enforcement procedures (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare memorandum on use permits parcel number updates

Budget Work Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to review financial planning for the 2027 fiscal year. The discussion will cover proposed capital improvements, revenue projections, debt, and grants.

• FY27 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
• General Fund Revenue Projections
• Debt and Grants discussion

The Town Council heard presentations on the FY27 proposed Capital Improvement Plan, revenue projections, debt and grants. Council members asked questions but recorded no initial changes to the FY27 CIP budget. No formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items occurred.

Regular Session Meeting

The council will consider adopting the FY27 Strategic Plan and Action Plan, and hold public hearings on an ordinance amending subdivision regulations for lot splits and a resolution to vacate a portion of an alleyway. They will also discuss a solar power purchase agreement for the Equestrian Center. Several proclamations and an executive session on election legal advice are on the agenda.

• Adoption of FY27 Strategic Plan and Action Plan
• Discussion on Solar Power Purchase Agreement for the Equestrian Center
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-A509 amending subdivision regulations for lot splits
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-1210 vacating a portion of alleyway parcel 800-15-001Z
• Proclamations for Stand with Me, Be Drug Free Week and Volunteer Appreciation Week

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the prior meeting minutes, upcoming meeting dates, and adoption of the FY27 Strategic Plan (7‑0). It voted to convene two executive sessions for legal advice (each 7‑0). The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑A509, amending the Planning and Zoning Ordinance to align subdivision lot‑split rules with state law (7‑0). It also approved Resolution 2026‑1210, authorizing a right‑of‑way vacation for parcel 800‑15‑001Z (6‑0, Mayor recused).

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, meeting dates, FY27 Strategic Plan) – 7-0
• Moved to executive session for legal advice at 7:16 p.m. – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑A509 amending subdivision lot‑split regulations – 7-0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑1210 authorizing right‑of‑way vacation for parcel 800‑15‑001Z – 6-0
• Moved to executive session for Item 11 at 8:09 p.m. – 7-0

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will review and discuss the draft FY27 Strategic Plan and Action Plan. The meeting includes several proclamations and updates from the Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning commissions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and claims against the Town.

• Review and discussion of draft FY27 Strategic Plan and Action Plan
• Executive session regarding pending notices of claims and litigation
• Parks and Recreation Q1 2026 Update
• Planning and Zoning Commission Q1 2026 Update
• Proclamations for National 9-1-1 Education Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Fair Housing Month, and Week of the Young Child

The council approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the minutes from the March 11, March 12, and March 18 meetings and setting the dates for the next regular and work sessions. The vote was unanimous, 7‑0. The council also voted to enter an executive session to receive legal updates on pending litigation. That motion also passed unanimously, 7‑0.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 12, 2026 work session minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Set April 15, 2026 regular session (7-0)
• Set April 22, 2026 work session (7-0)
• Set April 29, 2026 work session (7-0)
• Set May 6, 2026 regular session (7-0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (7-0)

Special Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will discuss and possibly approve notices of intent for two financial changes. These include proposed increases to town rates and fees for FY27 and a specific tax increase for transient lodging.

• Proposed increase to Town rates, fees, or service charges for FY27
• Proposed increase to transient lodging transaction privilege tax from 3% to 8%

The Town Council voted 7-0 to approve the Notice of Intent for FY27 increases to town rates, fees, and service charges. The Council also voted 7-0 to approve the Notice of Intent to raise the transient lodging transaction privilege tax from 3% to 8%. A public review period for the FY27 rate changes begins March 26, 2026, and a public hearing on both proposals is scheduled for May 27, 2026.

• Approved FY27 Notice of Intent for rate, fee, and service charge increase (7-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent to raise transient lodging tax from 3% to 8% (7-0)

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including sports complex upgrades and sidewalk improvements. The body is also considering a workforce housing agreement and a telecommunications license.

• Bid No. 25-226 for Sports Complex Irrigation Improvements to Pronghorn Services, LLC for $701,448.75
• Bid No. 25-227 for Sports Complex Walkway and ADA Parking Improvements to Tierra Verde Builders for $609,855.24
• Resolution 2026-1208 for CDBG funds for sidewalk improvements on 7th Street between Head Street and General Crook Trail
• Resolution 2026-2012 for workforce housing at 360 North Homestead Parkway by Woda Cooper Development, Inc.
• Wired telecommunications license and right-of-way use agreement with Wecom LLC

The Town Council approved a wired telecommunications license for Wecom LLC and authorized staff to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to fund sidewalk improvements on Seventh Street (both 7‑0). It awarded two contracts for the Sports Complex—irrigation improvements to Pronghorn Services, LLC ($701,448.75) and walkway/ADA parking improvements to Tierra Verde Builders ($609,855.24), each 7‑0. The council also approved staff submission of projects to the NACOG 2027 Regional Priority List (6‑1) and denied a resolution to provide a GAP loan and fee waivers for a low‑income housing project (7‑0).

• Approved consent agenda and meeting schedule, including cancellation of April 8 work session (7‑0)
• Approved Wired Telecommunications License and Right‑of‑Way Use Agreement with Wecom LLC (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑1208 to submit CDBG application for Seventh Street sidewalk improvements (7‑0)
• Approved award of Bid No. 25‑226 to Pronghorn Services, LLC for Sports Complex irrigation ($701,448.75) (7‑0)
• Approved award of Bid No. 25‑227 to Tierra Verde Builders for Sports Complex walkway and ADA parking ($609,855.24) (7‑0)
• Approved staff submission of projects to NACOG 2027 Regional Priority Projects List (6‑1)
• Denied Resolution 2026‑2012 for GAP loan, development fee waiver, and employment center support for low‑income housing (7‑0)

Work Session Meeting

The Town Council will hold a work session focused on reviewing and updating the Town’s Strategic Plan, assessing goals and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, and discussing results from the Community Satisfaction and Capital Improvement Program Surveys. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and strategic planning only.

• Presentation and discussion of Strategic Plan update and fiscal year priorities
• Review of Community Satisfaction and Strategic Priorities Survey results
• Review of Capital Improvement Program Survey results
• Development of Council working agreements

Special Session Meeting

This special session includes a public hearing on adoption of the 2026 General Plan, along with decisions on a solar energy system at the wastewater plant, a courtroom recording system upgrade, disposal of contaminated soil, and approval of congressional spending priorities. The council will also hold executive sessions on contract negotiations.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Resolution 2026-1205 adopting the 2026 General Plan
• Discussion and possible approval of agreement with SiteLogIQ for solar energy system at wastewater treatment plant (Resolution 2026-1209) and associated lease-purchase financing (Resolution 2026-1211)
• Possible approval of contract with Justice AV Solutions, Inc. to upgrade courtroom recording system for up to $67,000
• Possible approval to dispose of contaminated soil from wastewater lagoon to Gray Wolf Landfill for up to $175,000
• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2026-1207 approving Congressionally Directed Spending priorities

The council approved several key actions, including adopting the 2026 General Plan, authorizing a solar energy system at the wastewater treatment plant and related financing, contracting a courtroom recording system upgrade, approving contaminated soil disposal, setting Congressionally Directed Spending priorities, and amending the Boulder Creek development agreement. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-1205 adopting the 2026 General Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1209 authorizing execution of a solar energy system agreement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1211 authorizing an equipment lease‑purchase and escrow agreement for energy conservation measures (7-0)
• Approved contract with Justice AV Solutions, Inc. to upgrade courtroom recording system, not to exceed $67,000 (7-0)
• Approved disposal of contaminated soil from the Wastewater Treatment Plant West Lagoon to Gray Wolf Landfill, not to exceed $175,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1207 adopting Congressionally Directed Spending priorities (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1208 amending the Development Agreement with Boulder Creek Camp Verde LCC (7-0)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including minutes of prior meetings and future meeting schedule (7-0)

Regular Session Meeting - CANCELLED

This regular session meeting of the Camp Verde Town Council was cancelled. The posted agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance.

Special Session Meeting

The Town Council will hold a special session to discuss the potential removal of Renee Hall from the Vice Chair position of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting also includes presentations on emergency management and fire district agreements.

• Discussion and/or action to censure Planning and Zoning Commissioner Renee Hall and remove her from the Vice Chair position
• Presentation from Chief Johnson regarding a potential joint powers agreement between Verde Valley and Copper Canyon Fire Districts
• Presentation from APS on emergency management approach

The council voted to issue a public censor of Planning and Zoning Commissioner Renee Hall and to remove her from the Vice Chair position. The motion was made by Councilor Foreman, seconded by Councilor Seybold, and passed unanimously 7‑0. Hall may continue to serve as a regular member of the commission. No other actions were taken.

• Censored Planning & Zoning Commissioner Renee Hall and removed her as Vice Chair (7-0)

Special Session Meeting

The Town Council will conduct interviews with three applicants who submitted proposals under RFQ #25-224 for the operation and management of the Camp Verde Equestrian Center. Following the interviews, the Council will hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and lease terms. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is a special session with a single substantive item.

• Interviews with applicants for Equestrian Center operation: Arizona Rally LLC, Bryson Ranch LLC, and The Sports Facilities Companies
• RFQ #25-224 – Operation and Management of the Town of Camp Verde Equestrian Center
• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations and lease terms under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4) and (A)(7)

The council voted 7-0 to move Item 5 into executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the town's Equestrian Center. The executive session was held, after which the council reconvened and gave staff direction on Item 5. No other actions were recorded.

• Motion to enter executive session on Item 5 approved (7-0)

Special Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council will hold three executive sessions for legal advice on water resources, park ponds, and negotiations with the Yavapai Apache Nation. The council will then discuss and possibly approve Resolution 2026-1206, which would authorize the mayor to sign an updated water settlement agreement with the Yavapai‑Apache Nation. The meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Executive session on legal advice regarding Town water resources
• Executive session on legal advice concerning ponds at Verde Lakes Community Park
• Executive session on legal advice and negotiations for water settlement with the Yavapai Apache Nation
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-1206 to authorize the mayor to sign an updated water settlement agreement with the Yavapai‑Apache Nation

The council voted 7‑0 to approve Resolution 2026-1206, authorizing the mayor to sign an update to the town's Water Settlement Agreement with the Yavapai‑Apache Nation. Earlier, the council also voted 7‑0 to enter executive session for agenda items 4, 5 and 6. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2026-1206 updating water settlement (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for items 4‑6 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m.

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will discuss and possibly approve several major items including a refinancing of the Highway 260 Sewer Line loan from $1.2M to $1.873M, adoption of updated international building codes, a solar project funding proposal for the wastewater treatment plant, and amendments to the personnel manual and town marshal residency requirements. The agenda also includes executive sessions on a town-owned property and an ethics complaint against a commissioner.

• Refinance WIFA Highway 260 Sewer Line loan, increase from $1,200,000 to $1,873,000 and extend project timeline
• Adopt 2024 International Building, Fire, Plumbing, and other codes with local amendments
• Discuss SiteLoqIQ solar project funding proposal for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Remove position-specific residency requirement for Town Marshal via Ordinance 2026-A510
• Authorize up to $307,560 in additional WIFA grant funding for water main replacement utility locating

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the SiteLogIQ solar project funding proposal for the Wastewater Treatment Plant with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to revise the Town Personnel Manual for take‑home vehicles was denied 7‑0. The council then approved Ordinance 2026‑A510, requiring the Town Marshal to establish residency within 30 minutes of the marshal’s office within 180 days, by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved SiteLogIQ solar project funding for wastewater plant (7-0)
• Denied revisions to Town Personnel Manual on take‑home vehicles (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑A510 adding 30‑minute marshal residency requirement within 180 days (6-1)

Special Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council is holding a special session featuring an executive session closed to the public. The council will discuss legal advice and negotiations regarding proposals submitted for the Equestrian Center in response to the Town's Request for Qualifications, including possible lease terms.

• Executive session under A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4), (A)(7) for legal advice and contract negotiations on Equestrian Center proposals
• Review of proposed uses and lease terms for the Equestrian Center property

The council approved a motion to go into executive session for Agenda Item 4, which concerns proposals for the Equestrian Center. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. After the executive session, the regular session reconvened and the mayor directed staff to proceed with Item 4.

• Motion to enter executive session on Item 4 carried 7-0

Regular Session Meeting

The Camp Verde Town Council will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a wired telecommunications license with Wecom LLC and an amendment to the Financial Operations Guide adding an Emergency Expenditure provision. They will consider a contract award of up to $63,100 to Mulcaire & Son Contracting for excavation, hauling, and disposal of contaminated soil at the West Lagoon of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional agenda items include amendments to the Town Personnel Manual and Ordinance 2026-A510, which would remove residency requirements for the Town Manager and Town Marshal, and direction on the annual Community Satisfaction and Strategic Priorities Survey.

• Wired telecommunications license and right‑of‑way agreement with Wecom LLC
• Amendment to Financial Operations Guide adding Emergency Expenditure provision
• Contract award to Mulcaire & Son Contracting, up to $63,100 for soil cleanup at West Lagoon, Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 2026‑A510 to remove residency requirements for Town Manager and Town Marshal
• Amendments to the Town’s Personnel Manual

The Council unanimously approved an amendment adding an Emergency Expenditure provision to the Financial Operations Guide and approved a contract award of up to $63,100 to Mulcaire & Son Contracting for soil cleanup at the West Lagoon. It also approved revisions to the Personnel Manual sick‑leave bank policy, tabled Ordinance 2026‑A510 on residency requirements until February 18, and authorized the release of the Community Satisfaction and Strategic Priorities Survey on February 5.

• Approved amendment to Financial Operations Guide adding Emergency Expenditure provision (7-0)
• Approved contract award to Mulcaire & Son Contracting, not to exceed $63,100 (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Personnel Manual sick‑leave bank policy (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2026‑A510 on residency requirements until Feb 18 (7-0)
• Authorized release of Community Satisfaction and Strategic Priorities Survey (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and meeting schedule (7-0)

Special Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will meet for a special session featuring two executive sessions. These sessions involve legal consultation regarding an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Consent Order and a performance evaluation for Town Manager Miranda Fisher.

• Executive session regarding Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Consent Order WS-05-23
• Executive session for performance evaluation check-in of Town Manager Miranda Fisher

The council approved a motion to go into executive session for agenda items 4 and 5. The motion was made by Councilor Seybold, seconded by Vice Mayor Escoffier, and passed with a 6-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved to executive session for items 4 and 5 (6-0)

Work Session Meeting

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to review a proposal for sewer rates in response to public requests for usage-based billing. The body will also discuss potential changes to the 2024 International Building Code for future adoption.

• Discussion of sewer rate proposal including fixture-based rates and usage-based billing
• Discussion of 2024 International Building Code changes for future adoption

The council discussed three sewer‑rate options and noted that the FY27 rate will stay on the current fixture‑count model. Council members agreed to reach out to the Willdan Group to explore a capacity‑fee study under an amended scope. No other actions were adopted.

• Agreed to contact Willdan Group for a capacity‑fee study (no vote tally recorded)

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-A508 regarding wedding venues, but the applicant has withdrawn the request so it will not proceed. The Council will discuss and possibly award a contract for the Sports Complex concession/restroom building to AW Contracting for up to $125,000, along with a $50,000 change order for the same project. Other action items include ratifying change orders for the Community Park Irrigation project and awarding engineering design for the Moonrise Drive Watermain Replacement to Valentine Environmental Engineers for up to $75,000.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-A508 (wedding venues zoning) withdrawn by applicant
• Possible award of Sports Complex concession/restroom building to AW Contracting, not to exceed $125,000
• Possible approval of Change Order 1 for Sports Complex building to Restroom Facilities, Ltd., not to exceed $50,000
• Ratification of Change Orders 1 and 2 for Community Park Irrigation Improvements
• Possible award of engineering design for Moonrise Drive Watermain Replacement to Valentine Environmental Engineers, not to exceed $75,000

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes and upcoming meeting dates. They awarded AW Contracting up to $125,000 to build a concession and restroom facility at the Sports Complex and approved a $50,000 change order for storage fees. The council also formed a subcommittee to evaluate FY26 Community Outreach Funds and directed staff to explore an emergency fund for FY27, while agreeing to work with ADOT and hold a neighborhood meeting about the McCracken entrance.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and meeting dates) – Motion carried 6-0
• Awarded contract to AW Contracting for Sports Complex concession/restroom building, up to $125,000 – Motion carried 6-0
• Approved Change Order 1 to Restroom Facilities, Ltd. for storage fees, up to $50,000 – Motion carried 6-0
• Formed subcommittee to evaluate FY26 Community Outreach Funds – consensus reached
• Directed staff to assess possibility of an FY27 emergency fund – consensus reached
• Agreed for staff to engage ADOT and organize a neighborhood meeting on McCracken entrance concerns – consensus reached

Special Session Meeting

The Town Council will discuss and possibly approve funding for water meter replacements and system integration. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding library operations and a real property lease agreement with the Camp Verde Unified School District.

• Possible approval of up to $250,000 from WIFA infrastructure grant for water meter replacement
• Executive session regarding library operations contracts
• Executive session regarding a real property lease Intergovernmental Agreement with Camp Verde Unified School District

The council voted 7‑0 to authorize up to $250,000 from the existing WIFA infrastructure grant to replace the town’s remaining water meters, integrate them with town systems, and conduct visual inspections. The installation contract will be awarded to Tierra Water Management. The council also voted 7‑0 to move Items 5 and 6 into executive session for legal discussion on library operations and a lease agreement with the school district. No other actions were taken.

• Approved up to $250,000 water‑meter replacement grant (7-0)
• Authorized award of installation contract to Tierra Water Management (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for Items 5 and 6 (7-0)

Regular Session Meeting

The Town Council will discuss providing two loans of $125,000 each to Atlantic Development and Investments, Inc. for the Sycamore Vista Low Income Housing Tax Credit project. The body will also consider appointments and contracts for the Municipal Court and authorize the Mayor to advocate on 2026 legislative matters.

• Proposed $125,000 loan for Phase 1 and $125,000 loan for Phase 2 of the Sycamore Vista affordable housing project
• Appointment of Court Administrator Veronica Pineda as Assistant Magistrate for a two-year term
• Proposed contract with Daniel B Kaiser for Municipal Court defense attorney services for a three-year term
• Resolution 2026-1203 to authorize the Mayor to advocate on 2026 legislative matters
• Update on the Draft 2026 General Plan outreach efforts