Springerville public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council voted 4-0 to direct staff to send another letter opposing the Lava Run Wind and Solar Project, this time including concerns about the Springerville Airport and pilot safety. The council also approved an interagency agreement for the AzTraCS electronic citation system at no cost to the town, and voted 4-0 to cancel the December council meeting. Two ordinances received first readings: one amending fence regulations and another updating rules for travel trailers and RVs used as guest quarters.
- Approved sending another letter opposing Lava Run Wind and Solar Project (4-0)
- Approved interagency agreement for AzTraCS electronic citation system (4-0)
- Approved consent items: October 16 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (4-0)
- Voted to cancel the December council meeting (4-0)
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-003 amending fence regulations
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-004 updating travel trailer and RV guest quarters rules
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council approved a $273,246.10 contract with Phoenix Water Solutions for installation of automated meter-read meters, funded partly by a WIFA grant. They also adopted Ordinance 2024-002 amending the town's animal code after a second reading. Consent items including accounts payable and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved $273,246.10 bid from Phoenix Water Solutions for AMR meter installation (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-002 amending Title 6 Animals of the Town Code (5-0)
- Approved consent items: accounts payable register, Sept. 18 regular meeting minutes, Oct. 2 special meeting minutes (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss the 225 East Main Street lease, then returned to regular session and voted 5-0 to approve a two-year lease agreement with Eclectica LLC at $3,085.75 per month, contingent on reviewing the deed for restrictions. An amended motion to accept and award the RFP to Eclectica LLC contingent on no deed restrictions also passed 5-0. The lease agreement will be finalized at the next meeting.
- Approved 5-0 to enter executive session for 225 East Main Street lease discussion
- Approved 5-0 to leave executive session and return to regular session
- Approved 5-0 to accept and award RFP to Eclectica LLC for 225 East Main Street lease, contingent on no deed restrictions
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council unanimously approved consent items including accounts payable and prior meeting minutes. They held a first reading of Ordinance 2024-002, which amends animal impound and ownership rules. No public comments were made on the ordinance. The council also entered executive session for three items: two complaints and the town manager contract, but took no public action on them.
- Approved consent items 6a, 6b, 6c (5-0)
- Held first reading of Ordinance 2024-002 amending animal code
- Entered executive session for ROAF complaint (5-0)
- Entered executive session for White Mountains Flower complaint (5-0)
- Entered executive session for town manager contract (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council approved a conditional use permit for a 6-foot privacy fence at 488 South El Cajon Circle (5-0), appointed William Lucas and Tony Contreras to the Planning and Zoning Commission (both 5-0), adopted the 2024 Apache County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0), approved a new Arizona Game and Fish agreement for Becker Lake maintenance (5-0), adopted an updated employee manual with a sick leave bank, and approved a $750 tourism tax fund request for Fall Fest 2024. A rezoning application was withdrawn by the applicant before the public hearing.
- Approved conditional use permit for 6-foot fence at 488 South El Cajon Circle (5-0)
- Appointed William Lucas to Planning and Zoning Commission for term ending Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
- Appointed Tony Contreras to Planning and Zoning Commission for term ending Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-R005 adopting 2024 Apache County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
- Approved Arizona Game and Fish Agreement for Becker Lake maintenance (5-0)
- Adopted updated Employee Manual with sick leave bank (5-0)
- Approved $750 Tourism Tax Fund request for 2024 Fall Fest (5-0)
- Approved consent items: July 17 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2024-R006, canvassing the results of the Primary Election held July 30, 2024. Discussion included how the results interact with recently passed H.B. 2080. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
- Adopted Resolution 2024-R006 canvassing Primary Election results (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council voted 4-0 to grant an appeal and revoke a conditional use permit for a mobile home park at 64 North D Street, after residents voiced concerns about crime, property values, and enforcement. The council also approved the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget, a tourism tax fund request for $750, a pesticide services contract with Killum Pest Control, and a motor vehicle lease renewal with the Town of Eagar. The August regular meeting was rescheduled to August 20, 2024.
- Granted appeal and revoked conditional use permit for mobile home park at 64 North D Street (4-0)
- Approved fiscal year 2024/2025 budget (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax fund request for Artists and Authors expo (5-0)
- Approved Killum Pest Control for pesticide services and authorized contract execution (5-0)
- Approved motor vehicle lease agreement between Springerville and Eagar (5-0)
- Rescheduled August regular meeting to August 20, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved consent items including minutes, accounts payable, Resolution 2024-R004, and IGA for law enforcement training (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council voted 5-0 to approve the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement and authorized the mayor, clerk, and attorney to execute it, subject to conditions including legal review by Brown & Brown Law Offices. The meeting included a 66-minute executive session for legal consultation on the Little Colorado River Adjudication. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement (5-0)
- Authorized mayor, clerk, and attorney to execute agreement upon conditions (5-0)
- Entered executive session for legal consultation on Little Colorado River Adjudication (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council awarded a $314,068.21 contract to Aquaflow Solution, Inc. for automated meter reading equipment, funded by a WIFA grant, and adopted the fiscal year 2024/2025 tentative budget. It also approved Resolution 2024-R003 designating Heidi Wink as Chief Fiscal Officer, and authorized participation in the National Opioid Settlement with Kroger. All votes were 5-0.
- Awarded $314,068.21 AMR meter contract to Aquaflow Solution, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted fiscal year 24/25 tentative budget (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-R003 designating Heidi Wink as CFO for FY2025 (5-0)
- Authorized participation in National Opioid Settlement with Kroger (5-0)
- Approved consent items including May 15 and May 29 meeting minutes and accounts payable register (5-0)
- Tabled 578 N. Main Street sale; directed staff to re-bid with a sign on the property
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
The Springerville Town Council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2024/2025 budget, including expenditures, revenues, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken; the session was solely for discussion and review of budget schedules and departmental budgets.
- No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the work session
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council voted 5-0 to send a letter of no support for the ConnectGen Lava Run Wind and Solar Project to Apache County and state representatives, following public opposition and council concerns about environmental and community impacts. The council also adopted an animal code update, halted an airport wildlife fence project, approved a $750 tourism grant for a quilt show, and directed staff not to budget $1.1 million for a police station renovation at 225 E Main Street, instead exploring lease options. A $500,000+ grant application for seven police vehicles was approved, and the town manager received a 10% performance pay increase.
- Approved sending letter of no support for Lava Run Wind and Solar Project (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-001 amending Title 6 (Animals) of town code (5-0)
- Directed staff to halt ADOT airport wildlife fence project and pay back ~$39,000 (5-0)
- Approved $750 Tourism Tax Fund donation for Round Valley Quilt & Fiber Arts Show (5-0)
- Directed staff not to budget $1.1M for police station at 225 E Main St, explore leasing (5-0)
- Approved submitting Gila River Indian Community grant application for 7 police vehicles (5-0)
- Adopted updated Employee Manual dated May 15, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved UpAhead software contract at $199/month for public alerts (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council approved three tourism tax fund requests totaling $2,250: $750 for the Round Valley Rodeo Jr., $750 for the Round Valley Rodeo, and $750 for the White Mountain UTV Experience. A $2,000 request for the AZ Alpine Trail failed due to lack of a second. The council also approved a first addendum to the Eagar/Springerville police and fire IGA, adopted an updated employee manual, and proclaimed April 2024 Fair Housing Month.
- Approved $750 tourism tax fund for Round Valley Rodeo Jr. (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax fund for Round Valley Rodeo (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax fund for White Mountain UTV Experience (5-0)
- AZ Alpine Trail $2,000 tourism tax request failed (no second)
- Approved first addendum to Eagar/Springerville police and fire IGA (5-0)
- Adopted updated Town of Springerville Employee Manual (5-0)
- Proclaimed April 2024 Fair Housing Month (5-0)
- Approved agreement with AZ Department of Housing for manufactured home installation enforcement (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council approved the sealed-bid sale of 560 N. Main Street, jointly owned with Eagar, with a minimum bid of $250,000. They also denied two donation requests (AZ Alpine Trail and White Mountain UTV Experience) and approved several tourism tax fund requests. The annual audit showed a clean report and increased fund balances.
- Approved sealed-bid sale of 560 N. Main St. with $250,000 minimum bid (5-0)
- Denied AZ Alpine Trail donation request (5-0)
- Denied White Mountain UTV Experience sponsorship request (5-0)
- Approved $257.80 tourism tax donation to Danielle Hummel for Fall Fest face painting (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax donation to Rib Throw Down (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax donation to Round Valley Animal Rescue for Aviation Expo (5-0)
- Approved Community Broadband Advocates LLC to pursue EDA grant for industrial park utilities (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council approved an interim intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Eagar for animal control services, while a long-term agreement and code modifications are still being developed. The interim agreement was needed because without it, three animal control cases had been dismissed. The vote was unanimous (5-0).
- Approved interim IGA with Eagar for animal control services (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The council approved a $16,000 professional services contract with Community Broadband Advocates LLC to help update the town's general plan, and passed Resolution 2024-R004 to move the primary election to July 30, 2024, per state law. Other actions included approving a $750 tourism tax donation for Chrome in the Dome, a $250 sponsorship for the Round Valley Futbol Club, an intergovernmental agreement for shared court services with Eagar, and a finance policy update increasing purchasing and travel reimbursement thresholds. The council also directed staff to proceed with a friendly peer review of the police department after an executive session.
- Approved $16,000 contract with Community Broadband Advocates LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-R004 amending election date to July 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved $750 tourism tax donation to Chrome in the Dome (5-0)
- Approved $250 sponsorship for Round Valley Futbol Club (5-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement for shared court services with Eagar (5-0)
- Approved finance policy update increasing purchasing and travel reimbursement thresholds (5-0)
- Approved consent items including January 17 meeting minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
- Directed staff to proceed with friendly peer review of police department (5-0)
Municipal Property Corporation
The Municipal Property Corporation approved a Special Warranty Deed to transfer 225 E Main Street to the Town of Springerville, ending a USDA loan requirement. The board also elected officers and approved prior meeting minutes.
- Approved Special Warranty Deed for 225 E Main Street from MPC to Town of Springerville (3-0)
- Elected Donald Scott as Chairperson, Heidi Wink as Treasurer, Kelsi Miller as Secretary (3-0)
- Approved October 12, 2020 MPC meeting minutes (2-0, Wink abstained)
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
The council approved an amended professional services agreement with Ardurra for engineering services, a finance policy update adding lease reporting, and a resolution setting the election date and candidate filing deadlines. They also removed and appointed members to the Municipal Property Corporation, and discussed a town-owned property at 760 West Airport Road, directing staff to split the parcel and research easements.
- Approved finance policy update adding 'Lease Reporting' section (5-0)
- Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement with White Mountain Historical Society (5-0)
- Approved Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra for engineering services (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-R001 calling election and setting deadlines (5-0)
- Removed Gracie Becker, Bill Lucas, and Ginger Wiltbank from Municipal Property Corporation (5-0)
- Appointed Don Scott to Municipal Property Corporation (4-0, Scott recused)
- Appointed Heidi Wink to Municipal Property Corporation (5-0)
- Appointed Kelsi Miller to Municipal Property Corporation (5-0)
TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
The Town Council held a work session to review Town Manager Tim Rasmussen's list of approximately 40 ongoing and completed projects. Council discussed specific items including an impound yard for police, the Weinma Bridge project, and purchasing electronic meters with grant funds. Councilors expressed support for shifting from complaint-driven to active code enforcement, with an initial focus on Main Street. No formal votes were taken; the session was procedural and informational.
- Reviewed Town Manager's list of ~40 projects (no vote taken)
- Discussed creating a police impound yard on Town property (discussion only)
- Discussed Weinma Bridge project goals (discussion only)
- Discussed purchasing electronic meters with grant funds (discussion only)
- Council expressed support for active code enforcement starting on Main Street (consensus, no formal vote)