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Update on the Big Park School
Tom Swaninger, Superintendent. Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District (SOCUSD), updated the Council on the status of the potential sale of the Big Park School at BPC’s Feb. 12 meeting. For more details, follow the link to 02 12 26 BPC Meeting Summary & Community News – Big Park Council, Village of Oak Creek.
Important Meeting: The SOCUSD Governing Board will be holding an information forum regarding the potential sale of the Big Park property on Tuesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM at the Big Park School.
At the meeting, the Board will share the results of its recent community survey, as well as the proposed property use associated with each viable proposal. Following the presentation, interested community members will have up to three minutes each to share their thoughts during a Call to the Public.
Update to the APS Transmission Line Project
Year End 2025 – BPC APS Subcommittee completed its objectives. In addition to keeping the community informed and communicating with the USFS and APS, the subcommittee succeeded in having the powerline buried along Beaverhead Flat Rd and under SR179 as it enters the Village. An infrared camera will be placed on one of the new poles south of the Village for significantly enhanced fire detection with 24-hour monitoring. All lines and guy wires will be non-specular (non-shiny) and darker insulators will be used. Legal reviews were completed, and the Council opted not to initiate a lawsuit at this time. BPC reiterated its support of private landowners and P&Z will continue to monitor the situation,
Follow link to the APS Transmission Line section of the Big Park Council’s website for further details.
Update to the Yavapai County Wildlife Feeding Ordinance
Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Approved Ordinance to Prohibit Unlawful Feeding of Wildlife Yavapai County, AZ – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has officially approved Ordinance 2025-14, a measure designed to prohibit the unlawful feeding of wildlife within the unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. This decision aligns the County with state safety standards and aims to mitigate the rising number of dangerous interactions between residents and wild animals.
Yavapai County Dark Sky Ordinance
In July, Yavapai County adopted new outdoor lighting standards. Every time a light burns out, you can make a change. Click Yavapai County Dark Sky Flyer 2025 for a copy of the flyer and follow link to the Dark Sky section of the Big Park Council’s website for further details.
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Who We Are And What We Do
Since its incorporation in 1997, the Council has provided the Big Park Region, including the Village of Oak Creek, with a structured, representational organization to serve the community’s interests.
We represent more than 6,100 citizens
Today the Council includes 23 Residential, Business and Educational organizations, who in turn, represent more than 6,100 citizens. The Council’s focus is not limited to our members. Unlike individual HOA’s and enterprises – our mission embraces the best interests of the entire community.
The Big Park Council acts as the voice of the Village to government and private organizations affecting Village life. The Council provides unique value to the region in the form of communication, education, and collaboration.
The Council meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 9am. Currently, all meetings are via Zoom. Sign up for our Newsletter to receive Community News and meeting details. Check the calendar for future meeting dates.
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