Pinal County

The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and an invocation. The council approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025, regular meeting and the November 19, 2025, special and regular meetings. During current events, council members discussed attending a light the world ceremony supporting local charities, a tour of the SRP watershed to review water system projects, and participation in a turkey trot and the town's first jingle jog. Informational items included a report on the availability of election information for the 2026 Town Council elections, and a report from the town attorney summarizing guidance from the Arizona League of Cities and Towns regarding sales tax and Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) application based on physical addresses versus zip codes, particularly concerning online purchases. The council also received a presentation from AMR regarding ground ambulance service, covering their history, leadership, coverage area, and response times, although no action was taken on this item.

The Planning and Zoning Meeting addressed three consolidated cases (PZPA018-25, PZ 021-25, PZPD015-25) concerning a property within the newly incorporated town of Santan Valley. Key discussions revolved around a minor comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from Suburban Neighborhood to Urban Transitional, increasing the residential density from 1-4 up to 5.2 dwelling units per acre. Concurrently, a rezoning request was considered to change the zoning from General Rule to R7 single-resident zoning for 65.67 acres and C2 community commercial zoning for 3.59 acres, accompanied by a Planned Area Development (PD) overlay district. Concerns were raised regarding the small allocation and placement of the commercial area adjacent to railroad tracks, lack of commercial landscaping plans, and insufficient road access (Jud Road and Drifter Pass Road). The staff noted stipulations regarding adherence to future requirements from the Town of Santan Valley upon its full incorporation, and rules limiting minor PD amendments in the future to manage density increases.

The meeting agenda included procedural items such as roll call and call to order. Key discussion and action items focused on the election of principal officers, including nominations for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The agenda also covered a discussion and vote regarding a LEPC Tabletop Exercise, a discussion concerning partnering with Abbot Nutrition, and nominations for potential new voting members across various groups. Future agenda items and individual member announcements were also scheduled.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. During the Call to the Public section, several citizens addressed the Board concerning various matters, including commentary on election integrity, controversy surrounding the Peralta Canyon and Sleepy Hollow Trail road/gate, and a request for the Board to advocate for constituents regarding communication failures by an appointed official. The Board also recognized four employees for 20 years of service from the Sheriff's Office, Air Quality, and Finance departments. The County Manager provided an update on the ongoing development code update, which is a comprehensive rewrite involving 77 sections and requires review by the Zoning Commission before public hearing and work session presentations, with a goal to deliver the draft by the end of the calendar year. The Purchasing Division Report requested approval for several contract amendments, including extensions for WIOA One Stop Operator, WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker/Rapid Response Services, a price increase and extension for Detention Food Service, and an extension for Public Defense Services Attorney services.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of minutes from the December 17, 2025, regular town council meeting. Council members provided reports, covering plans to meet with the Rotary Club regarding starting a local chapter, attending the Combmes Cafe event, and Council Member Wolford attending the Arizona Association for Economic Development luncheon regarding legislative matters. The Town Manager reported on the Pinal County PENS (Pinal Emergency Notification System) enrollment, the upcoming JO Combmes Cafe event, the execution of a lease for the town's first office space, receipt of an invoice for population certification from the Census Bureau, and the Arizona Department of Revenue's agreement on fund disbursement methodology. Additionally, announcements were made regarding future Pinal County presentations on planning and zoning cases (January 21st) and public works/traffic signals (February 18th), and the commencement of the state legislative session. Finally, the Mayor read and signed a proclamation declaring January as Anti-Human Trafficking Month, with the town joining communities in taking a public stand against this crime.