Camp Verde, Town of

The meeting agenda included the approval of minutes from a previous session. Key discussions involved the administration of an Oath of Office for reappointed and newly appointed members. Subsequent actions included the appointment of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for one-year terms. A training session was conducted by the Town Attorney covering authority on appeals, variances, parliamentary procedures, and open meeting law. The board held a public hearing and approved a variance request to reduce the residential setback for a Wireless Communications Tower to 240 feet, addressing concerns over cellular service dead zones, despite significant skepticism regarding the large reduction from the standard 5,000 feet. A second public hearing addressed an appeal concerning subdivision replat requirements and a Conditional Use Permit at Montezuma Heights Airpark. After hearing arguments from the appellant regarding adopted rules of procedure and interpretations of legal opinions, the Board voted to uphold the Town Manager/Zoning Administrator's decision on the matter.

The agenda for the Regular Session included the approval of minutes from previous Special and Regular Sessions held in January and February 2026. Key discussion items involved the acceptance and acknowledgement of a gaming fund distribution check from the Yavapai-Apache Nation and an overview of the Polco Capital Improvement Projects Survey scheduled for release in February 2026. Action items included the discussion and possible approval of the SiteLoqIQ solar project funding proposal for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including authorization to proceed with lender due diligence. The Council also considered amendments to the Town's Personnel Manual, specifically regarding sick leave bank usage, while tabling discussion on take-home vehicle policy updates. Furthermore, the Council discussed Ordinance 2026-A510 concerning residency requirements for the Town Marshal, ultimately tabling it for later consideration on February 18, 2026, and Ordinance 2026-A512 related to adopting updated International Code Council (ICC) Codes and related public codes. Other matters involved authorizing the lease-purchase agreement for a new crew cab truck for the Streets Division and the purchase of a 1-Ton Dump Truck for the Utilities Wastewater Division, along with authorizing a Debt Authorization to refinance the WIFA Highway 260 Sewer Line loan.

The agenda focused heavily on matters concerning the Town's Water Resources and related legal consultations. Key discussions included executive sessions for legal advice with the Town Water Attorney regarding general water resources updates and specific issues concerning the ponds at Verde Lakes Community Park. A significant item involved executive sessions related to consultation regarding negotiations with the Yavapai Apache Nation concerning water settlement agreements. The Council was set to discuss, consider, and possibly approve Resolution 2026-1206, which authorizes the Mayor to sign an update to the Town's Water Settlement Agreement with the Yavapai-Apache Nation. This update was necessary to align the previously approved agreement (from August 7, 2024) with minor revisions in the re-introduced federal settlement legislation.

The key discussions focused on several informational presentations and consent agenda items. The Commission heard presentations regarding plans for a new track and facility at the Camp Verde Unified School District campus, updates on Camp Verde Sports Complex projects, the use of partnership agreements with non-profits utilizing Town facilities (including a draft agreement with Camp Verde Little League), updates on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan survey efforts, and the rollout of the new ActiveNET registration software. Further updates covered current programming and events. During the January 5, 2026 meeting (referenced in the agenda), the Commission appointed a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and discussed liaison responsibilities. Other topics involved updates on the Heritage Pool, including negotiations with the School District regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement, and an update on the Draft 2026 General Plan Outreach Efforts.

The agenda for the meeting included several items presented for approval under the Consent Agenda. These items involved the approval of minutes from prior meetings (Joint Work Session of December 11, 2025; Work Session and Regular Session of December 17, 2025), setting future meeting dates, considering a resolution to appoint Veronica Pineda as an Assistant Magistrate for a two-year term, and considering a contract approval for defense attorney services with Daniel B Kaiser for a three-year term with an increased fee structure. Additionally, the Council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to advocate on legislative matters impacting Camp Verde. Key discussion items outside the Consent Agenda included the administration of the Oath of Office for newly hired Town Employees, updates from Northern Arizona Healthcare and the Verde Valley Community Development Organization (VVCDO), an update on the Draft 2026 General Plan outreach efforts, and a discussion concerning the granting of two Town-financed loans to Atlantic Development and Investments, Inc. for the Sycamore Vista Low Income Housing Tax Credit Affordable Housing Project.