Camp Verde public meetings in 2023
47 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Camp Verde Mayor and Council will discuss the recruitment process for a new Town Manager. The Council may also convene in executive session regarding employment considerations and legal advice.
- Recruitment process for a new Town Manager
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Council will discuss the recruitment process for a new Town Manager and the selection of an Acting Town Manager. This item may include discussion regarding employment, salary, and contract negotiations.
- Selection of an Acting Town Manager
- Recruitment process for a new Town Manager
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss the current Town Manager's employment agreement. The session also includes discussion regarding the selection of an interim Town Manager and the recruitment process for a new permanent manager.
- Town Manager's Employment Agreement
- Selection of an Interim Town Manager
- Recruitment process for a new Town Manager
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Town Council will conduct goal setting with the Town Manager. Discussion topics may include town finances, infrastructure, water resources, and public services. The Council may also convene an executive session regarding the Town Manager's performance and contract.
- Goal setting discussion including finances, infrastructure, and water resources
- Executive session regarding Town Manager performance and contract
Town Council
The Mayor and Council are holding a retreat to discuss various organizational topics. The agenda includes an environmental scan of opportunities and risks alongside discussions on roles, responsibilities, and communication.
- Environmental Scan/Opportunities and Risks
- Discussion of Roles and Responsibilities
- Internal and External Communication discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the FY25 budget calendar and consider authorizing a lawsuit against Southwestern Environmental Consultants, Inc. for construction defects. Staff will also present updates on court operations, parks and recreation, and long-range planning.
- Authorization of a construction defect lawsuit against SEC and Krishan Ginige
- Discussion of the FY25 Budget Calendar
- Court Operational Review Evaluation Report presentation
- Third Quarter 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission report
- Long Range Planning Update from Community Development
Regular Meeting/Special Executive Session/Special Meeting
The Town Council will hold a special session to discuss the town's water rights claims and potential settlement. This item involves consultation with attorneys from Steve Wene, PLC, Moyes, Sellers & Hendricks. The council may enter an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding negotiations or litigation.
- Discussion of Town’s Water Rights Claims and Settlement
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Town Council will hold an executive session regarding potential litigation against Southwestern Environmental Consultants, Inc. over sewer system defects. In open session, the council will discuss library policies and an ordinance for sexually oriented entertainment.
- Potential litigation against Southwestern Environmental Consultants, Inc. regarding sewer system defects
- An Ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Entertainment and Sexually Explicit Material
- Library Policies and Procedures
Cancelled
The regular session of the Camp Verde Town Council scheduled for September 6, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and placeholders.
Town Council
The Town Council will review library operations, policies, and procedures. The session also includes the approval of minutes from several recent special and regular meetings.
- Overview of Library Operations, Policies and Procedures
- Approval of minutes from July 12, July 26, and August 2, 2023
Town Council
The Town Council will consider awarding a contract for the Camp Verde Schools Traffic Improvements Project. The meeting includes public hearings regarding residential accessory structure setbacks and land division text edits. The council will also review a notice of intent for proposed water and wastewater rate increases.
- Awarding $283,635.13 to McDonald Bros. Construction for school traffic improvements
- Public hearing on residential accessory structure setbacks (Ordinance 2023-A477)
- Approval of $31,742.70 contract to Ligon Excavation for gazebo demolition
- Notice of intent for proposed water and wastewater rate or fee increases
- Grant revenue of up to $15,840 for Manzanita Outreach food assistance
Town Council
The Council will administer the oath of office to newly appointed Town Manager Tedmond Soltis. The session also includes discussions regarding potential updates to Section 305 of the Zoning Ordinance and current code enforcement practices.
- Oath of office for Town Manager Tedmond Soltis
- Discussion on Section 305 of the Zoning Ordinance related to animal keeping
- Presentation on current code enforcement practices and possible procedural changes
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Camp Verde Town Council is reviewing updated fees for town services and potential utility rate adjustments. The agenda also includes a real estate purchase contract of up to $790,000 and engineering services for the 7th Street sidewalk project.
- Approval of Resolution 2023-1110 adopting updated town service fees
- Discussion on water and wastewater utility rate adjustments
- Real estate purchase contract up to $790,000 near West Head Street
- Engineering services for 7th Street sidewalk project up to $60,000
- Direction to purchase soccer goal posts for the Sports Complex
Joint Work Session/Joint Special Session
The Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint work session. The meeting will focus on introductions and discussing the roles, responsibilities, and priorities for commission staff. No official action will be taken during this session.
- Discussion of roles, responsibilities, and priorities for Parks and Recreation Commission staff
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Town Council will hold a special session on July 19, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session to consult with the Town Attorney regarding the enforcement of livestock count points within the Zoning Code.
- Executive session for legal advice regarding enforcement of Zoning Code livestock count points
Town Council
The Camp Verde Town Council will hold a special session to receive a consultation from Water Works Engineers Consultant Rob Bryant regarding critical water infrastructure. The council may enter an executive session to discuss security or safety related to these systems.
- Consultation with Water Works Engineers Consultant Rob Bryant on critical water infrastructure
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Camp Verde Town Council will meet to discuss and provide direction regarding the negotiation of a Town Manager contract. This includes reviewing the draft contract for Tedmond Soltis. The council may enter an executive session to discuss this personnel matter.
- Discussion regarding Town Manager contract negotiations for Tedmond Soltis
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct interviews for the Town Manager position with candidates Scott Meszaros and David Williams. The council also plans to discuss potential contract negotiation terms for a possible appointment.
- Interviews of Town Manager finalist candidates Scott Meszaros and David Williams
- Discussion regarding contract negotiation terms for a possible Town Manager appointment
Town Council
The Camp Verde Town Council will hold a special session to conduct interviews for the Town Manager position. The candidates being interviewed include John Barkley, Gary Edwards, and Scott Meszaros. This item may be discussed in an executive session.
- Interviews of Town Manager finalist candidates: John Barkley, Gary Edwards, and Scott Meszaros
Special Meeting/Special Executive Session
As a continuation from the June 7 session, the Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of Resolution 2023-1107. This item involves an agritourism use permit application for a roping arena on parcels 404-12-422D and 404-12-422C.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Resolution 2023-1107
- Agritourism Use Permit 20230137 for a roping arena on parcels 404-12-422D and 404-12-422C
Town Council
The Council will consider an agreement with Local First Arizona for a regional workforce development project up to $50,000. They will also review a $74,642 change order for electrical work at the Camp Verde Sports Complex. The meeting includes reviews of the FY 24 Capital Improvement Plan and community outreach funding requests.
- Agreement with Local First Arizona for workforce development up to $50,000
- Change Order #14 for Camp Verde Sports Complex electrical work totaling $74,642
- Review of FY 24 proposed Capital Improvement Plan
- Community Outreach Funding requests for local organizations
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Town Council will meet for a special session to consider instructions regarding the purchase, sale, or lease of real property. The discussion includes an executive session for legal advice concerning specific parcels.
- Negotiations for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property near W. Head Street and S. 1st Street (APN 404-28-055N, 404-28-062C, and 404-28-062B)
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the selection process for a new Town Manager. This includes potential discussion of finalist candidates during an executive session. No evaluations of current employees will be conducted.
- Discussion on the Town Manager interview process
- Potential discussion of Finalist Candidates for the Town Manager position
Town Council
The Town Council is considering a grant application of up to $500,000 for a drainage project at Dickison Circle. The meeting also includes discussions regarding utility rate adjustments and the review of the FY24 recommended budget.
- Grant application for Dickison Circle drainage project (up to $500,000)
- FY24 debt levy certification for Camp Verde Sanitary District ($661,530)
- FY24 special assessment levy for Sanitary District WIFA note ($222,057)
- Potential sponsorship for Verde Valley Sanctuary’s 30th Anniversary Gala ($500–$10,000)
- Budget adjustment moving $41,035 from Risk Management to Public Works Admin
Cancelled
The scheduled regular session for the Town of Camp Verde on May 17, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items and committee reports.
- No substantive items were listed on the agenda.
Town Council
The Council will consider approving a grant application for up to $3 million to fund wastewater infrastructure along Highway 260. This project is intended to support local development and protect the Verde River watershed. The Council will also discuss the selection process and timeline for Town Manager candidates.
- Grant application for up to $3M for Hwy 260 wastewater infrastructure
- Selection process for Town Manager semi-finalist candidates
- Interview timeline for Town Manager finalist candidates
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Council will discuss or act on amending the professional service agreement with Interim Public Management LLC regarding interim town management services. The amendment relates to recruiting an Interim Deputy Town Manager to transition into the role after June 7, 2023. This occurs while the search for a permanent Town Manager is underway.
- Amendment to Professional Service Agreement with Interim Public Management LLC
- Recruitment of an Interim Deputy Town Manager
Joint Special Meeting
The Town Council will consider approving a grant application to the USDA for up to $500,000 to fund a commercial kitchen project. This initiative aims to support local food producers and address food access in the area. A joint work session will also cover updates on water utilities and the Opportunity Zone.
- Grant application for up to $500,000 for a commercial kitchen
- Update on Town’s Water and Wastewater Utilities
- Overview of the Camp Verde Opportunity Zone
- Discussion of Growth and Development Policies
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a professional service agreement with Interim Public Management LLC for interim town management services. The Council may also enter an executive session to interview applicants Barbara Goodrich and Josh Copley for the roles of Interim Deputy Town Manager or Interim Town Manager.
- Professional Service Agreement with Interim Public Management LLC
- Interviews for Interim Deputy Town Manager/Interim Town Manager applicants Barbara Goodrich and Josh Copley
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Council will consider a final site plan for a UPS Logistics Center and a request from MATForce to terminate their lease at 600 South Main Street. The meeting also includes a work study session regarding water and wastewater rate studies. Additionally, the council will discuss amendments to the Town Personnel Manual.
- Final site plan for a 12,800 square foot UPS Logistics Center
- MATForce lease termination request with up to $9,155.00 reimbursement
- Work study session on water and wastewater rate analysis
- Amendment of the Town Personnel Manual
- Proclamation for Arbor/Earth Day Celebration 2023
Special Meeting/Cancelled
The agenda included a presentation and discussion regarding the FY24 manager-recommended operational budgets for several funds. This meeting was marked as cancelled.
- FY24 General fund budget presentation
- FY24 HURF Fund budget presentation
- FY24 Wastewater fund budget presentation
- FY24 Water Fund budget presentation
Town Council
The Town Council will review the manager's recommended operational budgets for fiscal year 2024. This presentation includes the General fund, HURF Fund, Wastewater fund, and Water Fund.
- FY24 General fund budget presentation
- FY24 HURF Fund budget presentation
- FY24 Wastewater fund budget presentation
- FY24 Water Fund budget presentation
Regular Meeting/Special Meeting
The Town Council will discuss negotiations regarding the purchase, sale, or lease of real property at the intersection of Finnie Flat Road, Montezuma Castle Highway, and Main Street. They will also consider a contract with Interim Public Management, LLC for an executive search to find an Interim Deputy Town Manager.
- Negotiations for the purchase, sale, or lease of property at the intersection of Finnie Flat Road, Montezuma Castle Highway, and Main Street
- Contract with Interim Public Management, LLC for an executive search for an Interim Deputy Town Manager
Work Session
The Camp Verde Mayor and Council will review requested operational budgets for Fiscal Year 2024. The presentation covers the General, HURF, Wastewater, and Water funds. This session includes discussions regarding departmental staffing levels and new position requests.
- Presentation of FY24 department requested operational budgets
- Review of proposed new positions including GIS Analyst ($70,283) and IT Sys Admin ($89,440)
- Discussion of General, HURF, Wastewater, and Water funds
Work Session
The Town of Camp Verde Mayor and Council are reviewing requested operational budgets for Fiscal Year 2024. This work session includes presentations regarding the General, HURF, Wastewater, and Water funds. The sessions cover proposed staffing levels and departmental expenditures.
- Review of FY24 department requested operational budgets
- Proposed increase in total FTE staffing levels to 143.5
- New position requests including GIS Analyst and Water Operator II
- Projected total revenues of $21,351,374 for FY24
Work Session
The Mayor and Council will hold a work study regarding the Town’s water system. The review covers equipment needs, arsenic treatment, and storage tanks. This study aims to address capital improvement needs and may lead to future updates for connection fees and user rates.
- Review of Water System Master Plan
- Discussion on arsenic treatment and water storage tanks
- SCADA system replacement
- Lead/copper service line study
- Neptune Automatic Meter Reader review
Regular Meeting/Work Session
The Town Council will discuss several grant applications and infrastructure projects. This includes a potential $926,500 grant for road corridor improvements. The Council will also consider increasing funding for the Camp Verde Sports Complex.
- $926,500 AZ SMART Fund Grant application for Finnie Flat Road & Montezuma Castle HWY project
- Purchase of turf equipment for Sports Complex and Parks up to $152,000
- Request to increase LWCF grant for Camp Verde Sports Complex from $2.5M to $3M
- Discussion regarding proposed Town Fees for FY24
- Resolution 2023-1105 A approving Congressional Directed Funding Requests
Cancelled
The scheduled work session for the Town of Camp Verde Mayor and Council was cancelled. The agenda included discussions regarding potential CIP project prioritization and a review of proposed Town Fees for FY24.
- Prioritization of potential CIP projects
- Review of proposed Town Fees for FY24
Work Session
The Camp Verde Mayor and Council will discuss prioritizing potential Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the next five years. The session includes presentations on departments such as streets, stormwater, wastewater, and water. This discussion aims to provide direction to staff regarding project prioritization based on community survey results.
- Prioritization of potential Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
- Review of community survey results regarding town priorities
- Presentations on infrastructure including streets, stormwater, and water
- Review of current CIP and ARPA expenditures to date
Town Council
The Town Council will consider a contract with Wilson & Company for an aerial mapping and area drainage master study. The Council will also authorize the Mayor to execute documents related to National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlements. Additionally, there will be a presentation regarding local load growth and projects.
- Contract for Aerial Mapping and Area Drainage Master Study up to $275,000
- Authorization for Mayor to execute documents for National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlements
- Presentation on Camp Verde Load Growth and Projects by APS
- Proclamation designating March 29, 2023, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Work Session
The Town Council is reviewing potential adjustments to the FY24 Fee Schedule. The session involves discussing current town fees and comparing them with fee schedules from neighboring cities. This meeting aims to provide direction to staff regarding upcoming fee recommendations.
- Proposed updates to Clerk's Office duplication rates
- Potential changes to Business and Liquor License fees
- New 3% technology fee for all Parks & Recreation permits
- Adjustments to Animal Shelter impound fees based on sterilization status
- Review of Public Works plan review and inspection fees
Town Council
The Camp Verde Town Council will consider several resolutions and appointments. This includes a use permit for a power utility substation on N. Commonwealth Drive and an agreement with the Yavapai County Flood Control District regarding financial contributions. The Council will also discuss appointing seven members to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
- Approval of Use Permit 20220782 for a power utility substation on N. Commonwealth Drive
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Yavapai County Flood Control District for FY 2022-2023 funding
- Appointment of seven members to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting/Special Executive Session/Cancelled
The Council will review presentations from firms regarding the recruitment of a new Town Manager. They will also consider a $3.5 million budget adjustment related to pension balances and various contract change orders.
- $3.5 million budget adjustment for PSPRS unfunded balance
- Selection of an executive recruitment firm for Town Manager
- $50,000 grant and matching funds for library canopy construction
- Change orders totaling $285,691.52 for Tierra Verde Builders contract
- Indefinite hold on Part-Time Town Attorney recruitment
Work Session
The Town Council is conducting a work session focused on strategic planning for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The session includes reviewing recent community survey results from residents and high school students regarding town priorities. This discussion aims to identify critical issues and outcomes to guide future resource allocation.
- Strategic Planning for FY24 Budget session
- Review of Town-wide strategic planning survey (422 responses)
- Review of CVHS student strategic planning survey (193 responses)
Regular Meeting/Special Executive Session
The Camp Verde Mayor and Council will hold a special executive session. The session involves consultation with a water rights attorney regarding settlement negotiations with the Yavapai Apache Nation.
- Legal consultation regarding water rights settlement negotiations with the Yavapai Apache Nation
Work Session
The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to review the status of the Sports Complex. Public Works Director Ken Krebbs will present information regarding project milestones, timelines, and budget estimates. The discussion includes details regarding the AZ State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant.
- Update on Sports Complex projects, milestones, and budgets
- Review of AZ State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant status
Town Council
The Town Council is considering a zoning amendment to create a new overlay district near a highway interchange. Members will also discuss establishing an IT department with new staff positions. Additionally, the council may review a body camera contract and library construction funding.
- Zoning Ordinance 2022-A470 amendment for a new overlay district
- Body camera contract with LensLock not to exceed $136,652.45
- Establishment of an IT Department with System Administrator and Tech positions
- $50,000 grant and $50,000 matching funds for library canopy construction
- Approval of 2023 School Resource Officer IGA