Community Development Director Jeremiah Loyd talks about a Land Use Map.

What it is and what it means in the overall scope of the Town's Plan.

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The Town Clerk of Pinetop - Lakeside, Kristi Salskov, talks about what a Referendum is, how the process works, and the approximate cost of a special election from the Town Budget.

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Councilman Tabor Heisler and Town Manager Keith John discuss the Call to The Public section of last week's meeting.

Councilman Heisler responds to the misrepresentation of his statements in the 1-5-23 Town Council Meeting.

The two audio recordings from the Meetings can be viewed as follows.

Councilmen Heisler's Original statement in this video starting around 17:30 - https://youtu.be/Y2rRjCq2DFg

Statement made in Call to the Public in this video, starting around 8:00 - https://youtu.be/sT5huxTt7KQ

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Here is the quick ReCap of the January 19, 2023 6 pm Town Council Meeting.

Full Meeting recording can be found here - https://youtu.be/wFeL1aZ0ljg

AGENDA as Published

Call to Order (Ascertain Quorum, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation)

Call to the Public

Consent Agenda (approval of routine matters)

Business Before the Council 

D-1 Consider approving Resolution No. 23-1653 authorizing a Watercraft Rental Contract with J&T’s Wildlife Outdoors to provide watercraft rentals at Woodland Lake Park.

D-2 Consider approving Resolution No. 23-1654 awarding the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department Project No. PW 20-006 contract to Sierra Building System.

D-3 Consider Resolution No. 23-1656 approving the 2023 Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Highway Safety Contract #2023-405c-011, through the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Plan for the AZ TraCS Implementation Project.

D-4  Reports from Council Committee Liaisons and Town Manager.

Adjournment

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Vickie Solomon with the NEXUS Coalition for Drug Prevention stops by and talks about their partnership with the Town and how they fulfill their mission.

Be sure to visit www.ncdp.rocks for more information.

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Mayor Stephanie Irwin and Councilman Taber Heisler join the Podcast to give a more In-Depth understanding of Item D.8 from last week's meeting.

Item D.8

Consider options regarding Referendum No. 2022-01.
1. Consider Resolution No. 23-1651 authorizing a Call of
Election for the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside to be held on
мау 16, 2023.
2. Consider Resolution No. 23-1652 repealing Resolution No.
22-1634 Major Amendment of the Land Use Elements of
the 2015 General Plan.

Option 1 was passed unanimously.

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YouTube Links for the Meeting

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/U7HdNy_b64U

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/FePZio3Bsts

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/Y2rRjCq2DFg

Agenda

Call to Order (Ascertain Quorum, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation)

Call to the Public

Consent Agenda (approval of routine matters)

Business Before the Council

D-1 Recognition of Council Member Jerry Smith for his service as Vice Mayor.

D-2 Notification of the resignation of Richard Smith from the Planning & Zoning Commission and recognition for his 15 years of service.

D-3 Public Hearing – Discussion and legal action regarding property maintenance.

D-4 Consider Resolution No. 23-1647 pertaining to a grant award from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.

D-5 Interviews for possible appointment to fill two vacant seats on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Possible Executive Session to discuss and consider Planning & Zoning Commissioner appointments.

Executive Session Occurred

D-6 Consider Resolutions No. 23-1649 and 23-1650 appointing two members to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

D-7 Possible Executive Session to discuss and obtain legal advice regarding Referendum No. 2022-01.

Executive Session Occurred

D-8 Consider options regarding Referendum No. 2022-01.

Adjournment

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Let's address some common complaints we receive:

• Why can't the drivers NOT leave a berm in front of my driveway as soon as I get done clearing it! Why can't they turn the blade the other direction? • I live on a cul de sac… why can't the plows clear it better? • Why does it take so long to get my road plowed? • Why aren't you ticketing people parked in the road that block my road from being plowed? ◦ I know this is more of a PD issue but maybe talk about what a plow driver can and cannot do in this event. • Can you do more to help with the ice on my road? • The plow pushes snow that blocks my mailbox. • Why don't you offer the berm removal service anymore?

For Navajo County Snow and Road (928) 532-6080

For ADOT at (928) 532-2315

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Mayor Stephanie Irwin and Annie DeRosier Tourism Marketing Coordinator discuss - Community Engagement - Community Events

Community Engagement – This fall, the Town launched a community survey to measure resident sentiment and to solicit input on establishing priorities for future projects. More than 1,000 responses were received, and Town staff is working to analyze the data. In the spring of 2023, our plan is to conduct a series of public meetings to present the results and to gather additional community feedback.

Community Events – Once again, the Town hosted several special community events that have continued to grow increasingly popular with residents and visitors alike. Last spring, hundreds of children and children at heart gathered at Jack Barker Memorial Park for the Town Easter Celebration, complete with live music, games, picture with the Easter Bunny and thousands of eggs for the kids. In June, we staged the 5th annual White Mountains Balloon Festival, which drew more than 9,000 people to watch 18 balloons fly over our town. September saw the return on the Fall Festival Parade with hundreds of spectators lining White Mountain Boulevard to view the spectacular entries. In October, more than 100 people braved cold, rainy, windy conditions for our second annual Color Run at Woodland Lake Park. The smiles on the faces of participants helped warm the experience. October also welcomed Trunk or Treat, where local businesses and organizations distributed candy to about 1,500 children. December marked the start of the Holiday Season with our annual Christmas Fair and Tree Lighting ceremony at Jack Barker Memorial Park. The event once again featured food vendors, a hot air balloon glow, craft activities and an appearance by Santa Claus. We are grateful to businesses, non-profit organizations and community members who continue to support our events and activities.

As we move into a new calendar year, we hope you will join us in looking back to celebrate the many accomplishments we have achieved as a community. Our successes are your successes, and we want you to know we will continue to work hard every day to continue to make Pinetop-Lakeside a thriving, beautiful community. Here is to a great year ahead!

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Mayor Stephanie Irwin and Police Chief Dan Barnes discuss - Police Department Building - Police Department

Police Department Building – Our Public Works and Police departments have been working very closely on construction of a new facility. Design work has been completed and utility lines have been installed in preparation to turn the project over to a contractor. While construction timelines are fluid due to supply chain issues, our hope is to have this project completed by early 2024.

Police Department – It has been a very busy and successful year for the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department. After several years of struggling to fill staffing positions, the department is nearly at full staffing levels. Among the more notable hires in 2022 were Daniel Wilkey as commander and Mike Abujejo, Billy Chief, and Randall Keith as officers. Additionally, Michaela Raimo was promoted to patrol sergeant. The increase in staffing can be attributed in part to a new pay plan for sworn officers approved by the Town Council. It was a great year for grants awarded to the department. In total, the police department received more than $207,000 in grants, including a $110,000 Proposition 202 award from the Gila River Community that was used to purchase two new patrol vehicles. The department also received a $54,000 Proposition 207 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety used to purchase a DUI enforcement vehicle. Other equipment upgrades included improved communications equipment, new ballistic vests, a new Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), new ballistic helmets and shields, and new body cameras. Finally, Sgt Raimo was honored by the Timber Mesa Fire District for her actions in saving a person's life on a medical call. Public Safety is among the highest priorities in our community, and we could not be more proud of the work being done by Chief Dan Barnes, Commander Wilkey, our sworn officers, Volunteers in Policing (VIPS) and all police department personnel to keep us safe.

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