Springerville public meetings in 2021

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the One Arizona and National Opioid Settlements, and to consider a letter of support for Apache County's FY2022 Arizona Broadband Development Grant application. The meeting is open to the public, with the option to adjourn into executive session for legal consultation on the opioid settlement item.

• Discussion and possible action on One Arizona and National Opioid Settlements
• Possible letter of support for Apache County's FY2022 Arizona Broadband Development Grant application
• Meeting may enter executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A(3) for opioid settlement legal consultation
• Public comments accepted via email to Town Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Springerville Town Council voted 3-0 to join the One Arizona Opioid settlement and national opioid settlements, authorizing the Town Manager to execute documents. It also voted 3-0 to direct the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Apache County's broadband grant application. Both actions were approved unanimously with three members present.

• Approved joining One Arizona Opioid and national opioid settlements (3-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute opioid settlement documents (3-0)
• Directed Mayor to sign letter of support for Apache County broadband grant (3-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council will meet to consider a development agreement with Finco Investments LLC for an RV park at 247 W. Main Street. The agenda also includes the potential appointment of a Community Development Director and discussion regarding a council vacancy.

• Development agreement with Finco Investments LLC for RV park at 247 W. Main Street
• Appointment of Michael Larisch as Community Development Director
• Application for acreage reversion and land split for eight parcels
• American Tower Lease amendment
• Acceptance of Councilor Ruben Llamas's resignation

The Springerville Town Council approved a development agreement with Finco Investments to address the housing shortage, hired Michael Larisch as Community Development Director, and accepted Councilor Ruben Llamas's resignation. It also approved a reversion to acreage and land split, rejected an American Tower lease amendment, and discussed filling the council vacancy. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved reversion to acreage for parcels 105-22-054A through 105-22-062 (4-0)
• Approved land split of reverted acreage into three parcels (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with Finco Investments for housing (4-0)
• Approved offer of employment to Michael Larisch as Community Development Director (4-0)
• Rejected American Tower lease amendment (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Councilor Ruben Llamas (4-0)
• Approved consent items including minutes and accounts payable (4-0)

SPRINGERVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a variance request regarding lot size and lot coverage. The board will also discuss an application for the same variance submitted by Ismael Leal.

• Public hearing for 345 S. Coconino lot size and coverage variance
• Variance application from Ismael Leal regarding 345 S. Coconino

The Springerville Board of Adjustments approved a variance request from Ismael Leal for a lot at 345 S. Coconino, which is smaller than the required 7,500 sqft for R1-7 zoning. The board voted 4-0 to grant the variance, allowing the property owner to build a home. No other variances were requested, and the town attorney found no legal concerns.

• Approved variance for Ismael Leal at 345 S. Coconino (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on variance request (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Springerville Town Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed projects for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The Council may also review the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation regarding Ordinance 2021-002, which proposes changes to Title 17 of the Town Code related to recreational marijuana regulation.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and proposed projects
• Review of P&Z recommendation on Ordinance 2021-002 regarding recreational marijuana regulation

The Town Council discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation against Ordinance 2021-002, which would have regulated recreational marijuana. The Commission and Council agreed the town cannot ban marijuana due to state law but can regulate it. Council agreed to start fresh with a new ordinance rather than amend the proposed one, with staff to draft it. No formal action was taken on the ordinance at this work session.

• Discussed ARPA funding: Town will receive $330,000 this year and $330,000 next fiscal year, total $660,000, for eligible water, sewer, or broadband projects; staff will bring ideas to January meeting.
• Agreed to start over with a new ordinance for recreational marijuana rather than adopt proposed Ordinance 2021-002.
• Directed staff to draft a new ordinance, potentially adding adult-use to existing medical marijuana code with state-law language.
• Noted Planning and Zoning Commission does not support the proposed ordinance and wants to keep current setbacks and building sizes.
• Discussed limiting the number of dispensaries to one, though no formal decision was made.
• Adjourned the work session at 5:50 p.m. with a 4-0 vote.

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution supporting a proposed redistricting map, consider entering into airport hangar ground leases with two entities, and discuss a contract modification with the U.S. Forest Service. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss pending claims and the opioid settlement, plus the zoning administrator hiring process.

• Resolution 2021-R009: supporting proposed redistricting map to keep rural Arizona united
• Airport hangar ground leases with Moreman Family Trust and Mountain Gales, LLC
• Contract modification request from U.S. Forest Service on airport apron lease
• Executive session on pending notices of claim and One AZ Opioid Settlement
• Discussion on hiring process for Zoning Administrator

The Council voted 4-0 to reject the United States Forest Service's proposed contract modification for the Airport apron lease, with members citing it as a vaccination mandate. The Council also approved two airport hangar ground leases, adopted a redistricting resolution, and approved consent items. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved consent items 5a and 5b (October 20 meeting minutes and accounts payable register) 4-0.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R009 supporting a proposed redistricting map for rural Arizona 4-0.
• Approved both airport hangar ground leases (Moreman Family Trust Agreement and Mountain Gales, LLC) 4-0.
• Rejected the USFS contract modification for the Airport apron lease 4-0.
• Held an executive session from 7:06 p.m. to 7:48 p.m.; no action was taken afterward.
• Adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a liquor license for Safire Restaurant and fee schedule changes for event rentals and Casa Tours. The council will also discuss a 20-year airport lease with the Moreman Family Trust, consider two resolutions including an Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant, and may enter executive session on pending claims and the opioid settlement. Several consent items, including contracts and minutes, are also on the agenda.

• 20-year airport lease with Moreman Family Trust for a hangar on space A5
• Liquor license application for Safire Restaurant (Miguel Gonzalez Toquinto)
• Fee schedule changes for event rentals and Casa Tours
• Resolution 2021-R007: Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant for Round Valley Boys and Girls Club
• Ratification of accounts payable register 9/14/2021-10/12/2021

The Springerville Town Council approved a liquor license transfer for Miguel Gonzalez Toquinto at 411 East Main Street (3-0, with Councilor Reidhead recused), adopted Resolution 2021-R008 updating event rental and Casa Malpais Tour fees (4-0), and adopted Resolution 2021-R007 accepting the Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant for the Round Valley Boys and Girls Club (4-0). The airport lease agreement with the Moreman Family Trust was tabled for further revisions. All consent items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved liquor license transfer to Miguel Gonzalez Toquinto at 411 E. Main St. (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R008 updating event rental fees and Casa Malpais Tour rates (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R007 accepting Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Grant for Round Valley Boys and Girls Club (4-0)
• Tabled airport lease agreement with Moreman Family Trust (4-0)
• Adopted consent items including NACOG contracts, meeting minutes, and accounts payable (4-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to new Town Manager Christopher Collopy

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Town Council unanimously appointed Christopher Collopy as Springerville Town Manager and approved his contract. The council entered executive session for legal consultation before the appointment. All votes were 4-0 with Councilor Llamas absent.

• Appointed Christopher Collopy as Town Manager (4-0)
• Approved Town Manager contract with Christopher Collopy (4-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:01 p.m. (4-0)
• Exited executive session and reentered regular session at 6:12 p.m. (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to appoint a new Town Manager and approve their contract. The body will also consider rezoning two specific parcels from residential to general commercial use and renew an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Additionally, the Council will take a second reading on Fire Department ordinance amendments and discuss legal claims filed against the town.

• Appointment of a new Town Manager and approval of their contract
• Rezoning of parcels 105-22-016 and 105-22-017C from MF-7 to C1 - General Commercial
• Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Revenue
• Second reading and possible action on Ordinance 2021-003 regarding Fire Department amendments
• Discussion of notices of claims from Reeds Lodge, White Mountains Flowers LLC, and Matthew Sirmer

The council adopted Ordinance 2021-003 amending the fire department chapter, approved a rezoning application for two parcels from residential to commercial, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Revenue. The council also voted not to appoint a new town manager at this time and tabled the town manager contract item. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one councilor absent and one recused from the rezoning vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-003 amending Title 2 Chapter 2.44 Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of parcels 105-22-016 and 105-22-017C from MF-7 to C1-General Commercial (3-0, Reidhead recused)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Department of Revenue for tax administration (4-0)
• Voted not to appoint a new Town Manager at this time (4-0)
• Tabled Town Manager Contract item (4-0)
• Approved consent items including August meeting minutes and accounts payable register (4-0)

CANCELLED TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for September 15, 2021, has been cancelled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• No old or new business items listed

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Town Manager. The Council may enter an executive session to discuss these interviews.

• Town Manager interviews

The Springerville Town Council held a special meeting on August 21, 2021, primarily to conduct town manager interviews. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session for the interviews and later voted to exit and reconvene the public meeting. No substantive decisions were made during the open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Entered executive session for town manager interviews (3-0)
• Exited executive session and returned to open meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (3-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council approved a subdivision application for four residential parcels on North Becker Lake Road, with Councilor Reidhead recused. They also approved a $508.75 tourism tax donation to the Heritage Center, accepted a Notice of Intent for a fee schedule with a public hearing set for October 20, 2021, and directed staff to appraise two properties (23 S. Papago and property east of Town Hall) for potential sale or acquisition. A claim against the town (Reeds Lodge) was tabled after executive session.

• Approved subdivision application for North Becker Lake Road parcels 105-15-017C and 105-17-017D into 4 residential parcels (3-0, Reidhead recused)
• Approved $508.75 donation from Tourism Tax fund to Heritage Center for Weekend Warrior Hike Book ad (4-0)
• Accepted Notice of Intent on fee schedule; public hearing set for October 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent items: July 21, 2021 minutes and accounts payable register 07/03-07/31/2021 (4-0)
• Tabled Reeds Lodge claim after executive session, to proceed as directed (4-0)
• Directed staff to appraise 23 S. Papago property to explore selling it
• Directed staff to appraise property east of Town Hall for potential acquisition

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is meeting to discuss and take possible action on the final FY 21/22 budget, a broadband letter of support, a rezoning request, and an interim fire chief appointment. The agenda also includes appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board, a finance policy update, and a proposed FAA grant agreement.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the FY 21/22 Final Budget
• Discussion on broadband future and possible letter of support for Sparklight
• Rezone application for 67 South Pinal Street from R1-7 to C1
• Appointments to fill Planning and Zoning Board vacancies
• Proposed FAA grant agreement for runway pavement rehabilitation design

The Springerville Town Council adopted the fiscal year 2021/2022 final budget of $12,722,889 and approved a finance policy update increasing the reserve fund target to $2 million. They also approved a rezoning, appointed an interim fire chief, and directed staff to provide a letter of support to Sparklight for broadband expansion.

• Adopted FY2021/22 final budget of $12,722,889 (5-0)
• Approved finance policy update raising reserve fund target to $2 million (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 67 South Pinal from R1-7 to C1 (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Pena III as Interim Fire Chief (3-2)
• Appointed Trinity Raymer to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0, Reidhead recused)
• Appointed Will Sands to Planning and Zoning Commission for 1 year 5 months (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant of $160,820 for runway design, with $7,188.66 town match (5-0)
• Approved renewal of inmate work contract with Arizona State Prison Complex (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the fire chief's contract, and to discuss the future of a hearing officer and the zoning administrator role in the town code. These are discussion and direction items, with no final decisions guaranteed.

• Discussion and possible action on the Fire Chief's contract
• Discussion on the future of a hearing officer
• Discussion on Chapter 17.20 Zoning Administrator in the Springerville Town Code

The council voted 2-3 against reappointing Robert Pena as Fire Chief and authorizing the interim town manager to renegotiate his contract. Council directed staff to advertise the position via a request for qualifications (RFQ). No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included discussions on finding a new hearing officer and reviewing zoning administrator appointment procedures.

• Reappointment of Robert Pena as Fire Chief failed (2-3)
• Council directed staff to advertise Fire Chief position via RFQ

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will consider adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 21/22, discuss and possibly give first reading to an ordinance changing the start time of regular council meetings, and discuss the fire chief's contract. They will also explore options for the Community Center to become a nonprofit and possibly acquire the White Mountain Historical Society event trailer. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Adoption of tentative FY 21/22 budget
• Ordinance 2021-001: changing start time of regular council meetings (first reading)
• Discussion on Fire Chief's contract
• Exploring nonprofit status for Community Center
• Possible acquisition of White Mountain Historical Society event trailer

The Council voted 3-2 to table the reappointment of Robert Pena as Fire Chief until the Town Attorney reviews the nepotism policy, after concerns were raised about his son serving as Battalion Chief. The Council also approved the FY 2021/2022 tentative budget, adopted consent items, and directed staff to acquire the event trailer from the White Mountain Historical Society.

• Tabled the reappointment of Robert Pena as Fire Chief pending attorney review of nepotism policy (3-2).
• Approved the FY 2021/2022 tentative budget as presented (5-0).
• Adopted consent items: May 19, 2021 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (5-0).
• Directed staff to acquire the event trailer and contents from the White Mountain Historical Society.
• Directed the Town Clerk to enter a float in the Fourth of July Parade.
• Authorized the Fire Department to hire one additional full-time contracted employee for one year.
• Decided to keep the Community Center under the Town rather than pursue independent 501C3 status.
• Decided to keep Council meetings at 6:00 p.m. rather than starting earlier.

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Springerville Town Council is holding a work session to discuss, provide direction on, and review the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion and direction on FY 2021/2022 budget

The Town Council held a work session to review the FY 2021/2022 budget. They discussed a proposed 3% cost of living adjustment for employees and a significant increase in the fire department budget. Council agreed to support hiring one contract firefighter for a one-year trial period, with the possibility of converting to a regular employee if the budget allows. They also directed staff to place the tentative budget on the next meeting agenda.

• Supported hiring one contract firefighter for a one-year trial period
• Directed staff to place tentative budget on next Council meeting agenda
• Directed Chief Merrill to look into a secure impound lot for forfeiture vehicles
• Discussed acquiring property east of Town Hall for parking/park expansion (no decision)
• Reviewed budget items including COLA, fire department increase, and capital projects

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including appointing a town attorney, awarding a roof project, and renewing the fire chief's contract. They will also consider a donation request for the 2021 Rib Throwdown, a tourism tax donation for the UTV Jamboree, and approving the Title VI Plan and a resolution designating the CFO.

• Appointment of town attorney candidate Tosca Henry
• Award Town Hall roof project to Quality 1st Roofing In
• Discussion on Fire Chief's contract
• Donation request for 2021 Rib Throwdown
• Resolution 2021-R006 designating Heidi Wink as CFO for FY2022

The Springerville Town Council approved a $106,490 roof repair bid to Quality 1st Roofing, Inc., appointed Tosca Henry as Town Attorney, and approved a $2,000 donation to the Rib Burn event. The council also approved a $500 tourism tax donation to the White Mountain UTV Jamboree, the Title VI Plan, and Resolution 2021-R006 designating Heidi Wink as CFO. The fire chief contract was tabled.

• Approved $106,490 roof bid to Quality 1st Roofing, Inc. (4-0)
• Appointed Tosca Henry as Town Attorney (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Rib Burn (4-0)
• Approved $500 tourism tax donation to White Mountain UTV Jamboree (4-0)
• Approved Title VI Plan for ADA compliance (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R006 designating Heidi Wink as CFO (4-0)
• Tabled fire chief contract (4-0)
• Approved consent items including April 21 minutes and accounts payable (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a possible contract award for a water line, sewer line, and pavement project on Merrill, Sheldon, and Hualapai streets. The council will also discuss and possibly appoint a Town Attorney, update an intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement training, and proclaim Fair Housing Month. Consent items include a $45,000 fund transfer and approval of prior minutes and accounts payable.

• Consider award of water, sewer, and pavement project for Merrill, Sheldon, and Hualapai to McCauley Construction
• Discuss and possibly appoint a Town Attorney from candidates
• Update IGA with Northeastern AZ Law Enforcement Training Academy for AZPOST cadets and officers
• Proclaim April 2021 Fair Housing Month
• Approve $45,000 transfer from General Fund grant match to General Fund legal department

The Springerville Town Council voted 4-0 to cancel the development and lease agreement with White Mountain Flower after Councilor Llamas recused himself due to a conflict. The council also voted 5-0 to open negotiations with Tosca Henry for the Town Attorney position. Several other items were approved, including a $428,307 construction contract and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Cancelled White Mountain Flower development and lease agreement (4-0)
• Opened negotiations with Tosca Henry for Town Attorney (5-0)
• Awarded $428,307 construction contract to McCauley Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 transfer from General Fund grant match to legal department (5-0)
• Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Ratified accounts payable register from 3/08/21 to 4/12/21 (5-0)
• Tabled Coconino flood mitigation item (5-0)
• Declined to move forward with AZ Parks and Trails Grant application (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Council appointed Tim Rasmussen as the Interim Planning and Zoning Administrator by a 4-1 vote, despite his prior resignation and one councilor's objection. The Council also approved the ADOT/5310 Grant Agreement for $57,209, a $500 donation to Chrome in the Dome from the tourism tax fund, and budget adjustments totaling $222,000 for roof repairs and other transfers. A motion to table the appointment failed for lack of a second.

• Appointed Tim Rasmussen as Interim Planning and Zoning Administrator (4-1).
• Approved ADOT/5310 Grant Agreement totaling $57,209.00, including a $12,339.00 local match.
• Approved $500.00 donation to Chrome in the Dome from the Tourism tax fund.
• Adopted budget adjustments 11a, 11b, and 11c as presented, transferring funds for roof repair and other needs.
• Approved consent items 5a, 5b, and 5c, including minutes and accounts payable register.
• Held a public hearing on civil traffic enforcement fees; no action taken, as the Police Department needs more time.

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss possible settlements regarding two town-owned properties on West Airport Road: 809 W. Airport Road, sold in 2020, and 760 W. Airport Road, under a development agreement and lease with White Mountains Flower. The council may enter executive session for legal consultations and then take possible action or direction on both matters. The agenda also includes routine reports from the mayor, council, staff, and the interim town manager.

• Possible settlement for 809 W. Airport Road property sale contract
• Possible action on White Mountains Flower development agreement and lease for 760 W. Airport Road
• Executive session authorized under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 for legal consultations
• Interim Manager Heidi Wink to provide summary updates and presentations

The Springerville Town Council authorized the Interim Town Manager to complete a settlement with the Leflers regarding 809 W. Airport Road, as proposed in a February 25, 2021 letter, and to formalize it in an agreement approved by the Town Attorney. The Council also authorized staff to take several actions regarding White Mountains Flower, including hiring an FAA attorney and an outside building code firm, and issuing cease and desist orders for construction lacking permits, but excluding greenhouses. Both actions passed unanimously (4-0) after Councilor Llamas recused himself from these items.

• Authorized settlement with Leflers for 809 W. Airport Road (4-0)
• Authorized hiring FAA attorney to eliminate FAA restrictions on Town properties (4-0)
• Authorized hiring outside building code firm to review property and assist enforcement (4-0)
• Authorized staff to issue cease and desist orders for unpermitted construction, excluding greenhouses (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will consider awarding a construction bid for ADA improvements at Town Hall Park funded by a Community Development Block Grant, and will vote on a resolution authorizing a lease-purchase agreement for SCBA equipment. The meeting also includes routine consent items (minutes, accounts payable) and updates on COVID-19 and committee activities.

• Award bid to McCauley Construction for CDBG ADA project at Town Hall Park
• Resolution 2021-R005: lease-purchase agreement for SCBA equipment
• Ratify accounts payable register from 1/13/2021 through 02/09/2021
• Approve minutes from Jan 20 regular and Jan 26 special meetings
• COVID-19 discussion and updates

The council approved a $126,654 bid for CDBG park improvements, authorized change orders up to 10%, and adopted a lease-purchase agreement with Zions Bank for fire department breathing apparatus equipment. Consent items, including prior meeting minutes and accounts payable, were approved unanimously. Public comments included requests to review zoning for recreational marijuana and calls for resignations, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Approved consent items: Jan 20 and Jan 26 minutes, accounts payable register (5-0)
• Awarded CDBG park improvements bid to McCauley Construction, Inc. for $126,654 (5-0)
• Authorized 10% change order authority and document execution for interim town manager (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-R005 for Zions Bank lease-purchase of fire department breathing apparatus (4-1)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General regarding the opioid crisis. The Council will also consider possible action regarding the retention of Joseph Jarvis as Town Manager.

• Discussion and possible action on Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General regarding the opioid crisis
• Discussion and possible action regarding retaining Joseph Jarvis as Town Manager

The Springerville Town Council voted 5-0 to request withdrawal from the opioid crisis Memorandum of Understanding with the Arizona Attorney General, after discussion about a lawsuit naming a local business. The council also voted 5-0 to terminate Town Manager Joseph Jarvis's contract effective immediately, but that motion failed 1-0. Following an executive session, the council voted 5-0 to appoint Heidi Wink as interim town manager starting February 3, 2021.

• Approved motion to withdraw from opioid MOU (5-0)
• Motion to terminate Town Manager Joseph Jarvis's contract failed (1-0)
• Appointed Heidi Wink as interim town manager starting Feb 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:41 p.m. and returned at 7:18 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:21 p.m. (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold public hearings on small-cell wireless facility fees and White Mountains Flower LLC, then vote on a fee schedule resolution. They will also discuss adult-use marijuana code changes, consider retaining Joseph Jarvis as Town Manager, and act on several resolutions including a drug and alcohol testing policy.

• Resolution 2021-R002: small cell wireless facility application and annual fees in right-of-way
• Discussion on adult-use marijuana Town Code changes
• Resolution 2021-R003: Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy; possible partnership with WMRMC for testing
• Retention of Joseph Jarvis as Town Manager
• Reappointment of Brian Carpenter to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year term)

The Springerville Town Council held a public hearing on White Mountains Flower LLC, a marijuana cultivation operation, with extensive public comment both supporting and opposing it. The council tabled proposed changes to the town code that would allow adult-use marijuana, with Mayor Hanson and Councilor Llamas recusing themselves due to conflicts of interest. The council also approved a resolution establishing fees for small cell wireless facilities in the right-of-way and tabled several other items, including a contracted town manager discussion and a planning and zoning administrator appointment.

• Tabled proposed adult-use marijuana code changes (3-0, with recusals)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R002 establishing small cell wireless facility fees (5-0)
• Approved consent items including minutes, accounts payable, and P&Z reappointment (5-0)
• Approved Limited Release and Settlement Agreement with Lockhart Building LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R004 regarding Lockhart Building easement (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2021-R003 on drug and alcohol testing policy (5-0)
• Tabled Contracted Town Manager item (5-0)
• Tabled Planning and Zoning Administrator item (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on proposed Town Code changes, a resolution on traffic enforcement fees, utility rate definitions, and the acquisition of several properties. The agenda includes discussion of the Harper Property, Udall Estate parcels, and properties on North Main Street in Eagar and South Papago. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person and 10 minutes per topic.

• Discussion of proposed Town Code changes
• Resolution 2021-R001: Notice of Intent for traffic enforcement fees
• Utility rate definitions/report discussion
• Acquisition of Harper Property parcel 105-18-021F
• Acquisition of Udall Estate parcels 104-18-004C, 104-17-003A, 104-19-001F

The Council adopted Resolution 2021-R001 setting fees for traffic enforcement (4-1), and directed staff to revise the Town Code to allow police to cite traffic violations via ordinance rather than state law. They also directed staff to keep most appointments with the Council, create an emergency management plan, and charge residential rates for airport hangar water/sewer. The Council declined to purchase the Udall and Harper properties and directed sale of the former fire station and 578 North Main Street.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-R001 for traffic enforcement fees (4-1)
• Directed code changes to allow traffic citations via town ordinance, with Council approval
• Kept Council as appointing authority for Fire and Police Chiefs and other positions
• Directed staff to create an emergency management plan
• Directed airport hangars be charged residential utility rates
• Declined to purchase Harper property (105-18-021F)
• Declined to purchase Udall estate parcels (104-18-004C, 104-17-003A, 104-19-001F)
• Directed sale of 578 North Main Street and 23 South Papago via RFP