Springerville public meetings in 2022

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including the appointment of Megan McRae as Community Development Director and a $2,000 tourism tax fund request from the Heritage Center for Main Street decorations. The council will also hear a presentation on an EPA Brownfields Grant, approve consent items (minutes and accounts payable), and enter executive session for legal and real estate matters. The agenda includes routine procedural items and reports.

• Appointment of Megan McRae as Community Development Director
• Tourism tax fund request of $2,000 from Heritage Center for reusable Main Street decorations
• Presentation on EPA Brownfields Grant awarded to Navajo & Apache County communities
• Consent items: approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (08/09/2022-09/12/2022)
• Executive session items: Saguaro Health Center LLC, S. Laney claim, Town of Eagar intergovernmental agreement, real property at 578 N. Main St., and Fennemore Law conflict waiver

The council voted 5-0 to approve the offer of employment to Megan McRae as Community Development Director. They also approved a $2,000 Tourism Tax Fund request to the Heritage Center. Consent items including the August meeting minutes and accounts payable were approved unanimously. No action was taken following executive session.

• Approved employment offer for Megan McRae as Community Development Director (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 Tourism Tax Fund request to Heritage Center (5-0)
• Approved consent items: August 17, 2022 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (5-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:48 p.m., returned at 7:22 p.m. (5-0)
• No action taken as a result of executive session

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Ordinance 2022-004, which amends Title 17 (Zoning) to address recreational vehicle parks, age limitations for mobile/manufactured homes, and mini-storage complexes. The council will also discuss and possibly adopt Resolution 2022-R008 declaring Primary Election results, approve a $750 Tourism Tax Fund request for the Heritage Center Fall Festival, and consider several administrative items including consent agenda approvals, a shared court services agreement, and an ADOT pavement preservation grant.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2022-004 amending Title 17 (zoning) for RV parks, mobile home age limits, and mini-storage
• Resolution 2022-R008 to adopt Primary Election results from August 2, 2022
• Tourism Tax Fund request of $750 to Heritage Center for Fall Festival
• Approval of accounts payable register from 7/02/2022 to 8/08/2022
• Acceptance of FY2023 ADOT grant for seal coat and pavement markings on two Runway sections

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2022/23. The council will also consider consent items, including an inspection services agreement, accounts payable, and a contract addendum, plus appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and a tourism tax fund request. Several items will be discussed in executive session, including candidate review and claims against the town.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY 22/23 final budget
• Approval of Inspection Services Agreement with AZ Department of Housing
• Approval of accounts payable register from 06/02/2022-7/12/2022
• Tourism Tax fund request of $750 to Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber for Buy Local Celebration
• Resolution 2022-007 designating the Chamber as official destination marketing organization

The Springerville Town Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 22/23 final budget, approved a $750 tourism tax fund request for the Chamber of Commerce, and appointed Daniel Torres and Christina Gardom to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council also approved several consent items, including a contract addendum with Guardian Flight, and passed resolutions related to the Destination Marketing Organization and other matters. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Adopted FY 22/23 final budget (5-0)
• Approved consent items 5a-5d (5-0)
• Approved JTJ Holdings (Guardian Flight) contract addendum (5-0)
• Appointed Daniel Torres and Christina Gardom to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $750 Tourism Tax fund request to Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-007 designating Chamber as DMO (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-006 (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 22/23 tentative budget and Ordinance 2022-003 regarding recreational marijuana regulation. The meeting also includes discussions on property bids, rezoning applications, and various fund transfers.

• Public hearing for rezoning Parcel #105-15-010H from AR-20 to C-1 Commercial
• Transfer of $100,000 from general fund contingency to Mayor & Council department
• Transfer of $500,000 from Town checking account to savings account (LGIP)
• Approval of $750 Tourism Tax application for White Mountains UTV Jamboree
• Transfer of $150,000 in FY 2019 FAA Entitlement Funds to Scottsdale Airport

The Springerville Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-003, adopting amendments to Title 17 regulating recreational marijuana, by a 3-2 vote. The council also denied a rezoning request for parcel 105-15-010H, approved a rezoning for parcel 105-15-004A, and adopted the tentative FY 22/23 budget. Several other actions included approving a property sale, tourism funds, and a well drilling contract.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-003 (recreational marijuana regulations) (3-2)
• Denied rezoning for parcel 105-15-010H (4-0)
• Approved rezoning parcel 105-15-004A from R1-7 to AR-20 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 22/23 tentative budget (5-0)
• Accepted bid for 809 W. Airport Road property ($210,210) (5-0)
• Approved $750 tourism funds for UTV Jamboree (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $150,000 FAA funds to Scottsdale Airport (5-0)
• Awarded Wilkins Well drilling project to R. Davis Drilling ($180,309) (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Springerville Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and provide direction on the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget, led by Town Manager Collopy and Finance Director Wink. The agenda includes only this budget discussion, along with routine items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and direction on FY 2022/2023 budget
• Led by Town Manager Collopy and Finance Director Wink
• Meeting at Town Hall, 418 East Main Street, Springerville, AZ
• Possible executive session for legal consultation

The Springerville Town Council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2022/2023 budget, covering departmental budgets, capital projects, and grant-funded initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with council questions and staff explanations. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned work session (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a second reading and possible action on Ordinance 2022-003 to regulate recreational marijuana, a rezoning request for a parcel on AR-20 to C-1 Commercial, and the appointment of a new councilor to fill a vacancy. The council will also consider awarding the River Well Rehabilitation Project to R. Davis Drilling LLC and approve consent items such as meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Second reading and action on Ordinance 2022-003 amending Title 17 (zoning) and Title 9 (tax code) to regulate recreational marijuana, prohibit marijuana on public property, and set penalties
• Rezoning of Parcel #105-15-010H from AR-20 Agricultural Residential to C-1 Commercial
• Appointment of a new councilor to fill vacancy from resignation of Councilor Shelly Reidhead, term ending December 31, 2024
• Award of WIFA River Well Rehabilitation Project to R. Davis Drilling LLC
• Ratification of accounts payable register from 4/09/2022 to 5/03/2022

The Springerville Town Council held a special meeting on May 11, 2022. The proposed Ordinance 2022-003, which would have amended Title 17 to regulate recreational marijuana, failed after a motion to approve received no second. The council also appointed Don Scott to fill a council vacancy, awarded the River Well Rehabilitation Project to R. Davis Drilling LLC, and approved consent items including the April 20 meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Ordinance 2022-003 (recreational marijuana) failed - motion lacked a second
• Appointed Don Scott to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Awarded River Well Rehabilitation Project to R. Davis Drilling LLC, not to exceed $40,001.22 (3-0, Davis recused)
• Adopted consent items: April 20 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session for legal consultation (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:56 p.m. (4-0)

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a fee schedule, Ordinance 2022-003 (recreational marijuana regulations), and a rezoning request. They will also consider consent items, tourism tax funding requests, a conditional use permit appeal, and the appointment of a new councilor.

• Public hearing and possible action on rezoning Parcel 105-15-010H from AR-20 to C-1 Commercial
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-003 amending Title 17 on recreational marijuana
• Appeal of Planning and Zoning denial of conditional use permit for Springerville Smoke at 245 W. Main St.
• Resolution 2022-R004 updating fee schedule to include Police impound and Fire training fees
• Tourism Tax requests: $500 for Rib Throwdown, $500 for Buses by the Lake, and increase committee authorization to $750

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Town Council will consider several rezoning requests and a new ethics policy for elected and appointed members. The meeting also includes discussions on tourism tax applications and the ratification of a sewer easement.

• Rezoning Parcel # 105-15-010H from AR-20 to C-1 Commercial
• Rezoning Parcel # 105-15-005 from AR-20 to C-1 Commercial
• $500 tourism tax application for Chrome in the Dome
• $500 tourism tax application for Round Valley Quilt & Fiber Arts Show
• Adoption of Ethics Policy via Resolution 2022-R003

The Springerville Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-002, which removes the Battalion Chief position and adds an Assistant Chief, in a 5-0 vote. The council also approved two $500 tourism tax requests, a rezone, an ethics policy resolution, a sewer easement, and a short-term lease for a property on W. Airport Rd. One rezone was tabled due to opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-002 removing Battalion Chief, adding Assistant Chief (5-0)
• Approved $500 tourism tax for Chrome in the Dome event (5-0)
• Approved $500 tourism tax for Round Valley Quilt & Fiber Arts Show (5-0)
• Tabled rezone at parcel 105-15-0010H due to opposition (5-0)
• Approved rezone at parcel 105-15-005 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R003 adopting ethics policy (5-0)
• Accepted sewer easement on 200 block of West Main St. (5-0)
• Approved short-term lease for 809 W. Airport Rd., not to exceed six months (5-0)

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The Springerville Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and review employee compensation in light of inflation, and to receive a draft Ethics Policy from Manager Collopy for discussion at a future meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and direction only.

• Discussion and review of employee compensation due to inflation
• Manager Collopy to distribute a draft Ethics Policy for future discussion
• Meeting open to public in person or by phone at (928) 220-3684, conference ID #677597
• Written comments accepted by email to [email protected] until 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting held at Springerville Town Hall, 418 East Main Street, at 5:45 pm

The Town Council held a work session and directed staff to implement a 6% cost-of-living raise for all employees, effective the next pay period. The raise will cost about $188,000 next fiscal year, with $122,000 from the general fund, and includes increases to employee insurance. Council also reviewed a draft ethics policy for boards, commissions, and councilmembers, but took no action, asking for further review and discussion. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Directed staff to implement a 6% cost-of-living raise for all employees at the next pay period
• Reviewed a draft ethics policy but took no action, deferring to a future meeting
• Adjourned the work session with a unanimous 5-0 vote

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will review the annual audit and receive a project update on Little Colorado Meats. The agenda includes discussions on floodplain ordinances, police and fire department fees, and updates to the PSPRS funding policy.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-001 regarding building management in floodplains
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-002 regarding adding an Assistant Chief and removing a Battalion Chief
• Update to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) funding policy
• Notice of intent for Fire Department and Police Department service fees
• Annual audit presentation by Colby & Powell, PLC

The Council approved Resolution 2022-R001 adopting Ordinance 2022-001 on floodplain management, and adopted a Public Safety Personnel Retirement System funding policy. Consent items (minutes, accounts payable, proclamation, fee notice) were approved 5-0. The Council heard a clean audit report and presentations on Little Colorado Meats and staff updates, and directed staff to explore leasing irrigation water.

• Approved consent items 7a-7e (minutes, accounts payable, proclamation, fee notice) 5-0.
• Approved Resolution 2022-R001 adopting Ordinance 2022-001 (floodplain management) 5-0.
• Adopted Public Safety Personnel Retirement System funding policy 5-0.
• Directed staff to contact irrigation office about leasing irrigation water.
• Held executive session; no action taken afterward.
• Adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance on floodplain management, an appointment to fill a council vacancy, and an executive session on legal claims. The meeting also includes an annual audit presentation and routine consent items.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-001 on floodplain building management
• Appointment to fill council vacancy left by Councilor Ruben Llamas (term ends Dec 31, 2022)
• Executive session on Robbie & Chris Corp and Sirmer notices of claim
• Annual audit presentation by Colby & Powell, PLC
• Approval of accounts payable register from 12/08/21-1/10/2022

The Springerville Town Council appointed Doug Henderson to fill the council vacancy left by Ruben Llamas's resignation, voting 4-0. The council also approved a settlement agreement in litigation against the town with Robbie and Chris Corporation, subject to revisions discussed in executive session. The annual audit presentation was tabled, and the first reading of Ordinance 2022-001 on floodplain management was completed. Consent items, including prior meeting minutes and accounts payable, were approved.

• Appointed Doug Henderson to fill vacant council seat (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Robbie and Chris Corporation (4-0)
• Tabled annual audit presentation (4-0)
• Approved consent items: Dec 15 and Dec 21 meeting minutes, accounts payable register (4-0)
• Completed first reading of Ordinance 2022-001 on floodplain management

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal consultation regarding a notice of claim from Robbie & Chris Corp. The Council may enter an executive session for updates on this matter, though no action will be taken during the closed session.

• Legal consultation on Robbie & Chris Corp notice of claim

The Springerville Town Council met in special session on January 12, 2022, and voted unanimously to enter executive session for legal consultation. After reconvening in regular session, no action was taken as a result of the executive session, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)