01 15 2026 BPC Annual Meeting Agenda & Community News

Thursday January 15 at 9:00am via ZOOM

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The original BPC Meeting Summary communication indicated that RRREMD funded the Village’s two Art in the Roundabout projects, which is incorrect. The funding for these projects was achieved by the Sedona Village Main Street Partnership and its Art in the Roundabouts Committee
The complete Dec 11 meeting summary can be found on the Big Park Council website


YC Board of Supervisors 2026 Meeting Calendar


REMINDER: Steve Brazell, Officer for Public Affairs – Community Engagement Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was a speaker at the BPC Meeting December 11, 9am on the important topic of SCAMMERS.

Beware Scammer Information


Pile burns planned Jan 7 near Mormon Lake


AZCC 1_14_2026 Open Meeting Notice & Agenda
Email Correction Only 1_12_2026 TIME_ 11_45 a.m Opening Day Ceremony
AZCC 1-12-2026 Joint Notice of Opening Day Ceremony 57th Legislature
AZCC Jan. 20-21, 2026 Joint Notice…GCSECA Annual Winter Conference
AZCC 1_20_26 Springerville Gen Station Tour & Open House Joint Notice
Coming Soon_ Arizona Business Connect to Launch on January 12, 2026
AZCC 01_09_2026 Legislative Forecast Luncheon Notice of Joint Appearance
AZCC 2-24-2026 Advancing Nuclear Power Gen. in AZ Wksp No 2

Correct Dates Inside – Jan 20 & 28
For Each & All – January 2026 – Community Library Sedona Newsletter
IMAGINE January 2026 _ CLS_ Youth Services Newsletter



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SR 74 lane restrictions between… and New River Road planned Jan 12-16

UPDATE: Eastbound Loop 101 closure between Cave Creek Road and SR 51 postponed; eastbound Loop 101 ramp to southbound SR 51 closed Jan. 10-11
Interstate 10 closures planned (Jan 9-11)
Adopt a Highway_ The sounds of change
Several Long-term Loop 101 ramp closures scheduled in January
PODCAST_*_ ADOTs partnership with native nations across Arizona
Drivers traveling on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor should plan for an overnight lane restriction (Jan. 4-10)
Nightly and weekend Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) restrictions and ramp closures planned Jan. 5-11
ADOT Blog_ Traffic Operations Center Dispatcher helps reunite lost dog, family..
ADOT News_ Northern AZ 2026 highlights include I-17 wildlife overpass completion..
ADOT PODCAST_*_ Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026
On the Road With ADOT_ 100-plus episodes and going strong
Volunteers make spirits bright
ADOT News_ The year ahead in Phoenix-area freeway projects
ADOT PODCAST_*_ Catching you up on projects and more in Northern Arizona
I-17 Improvement Project reaches substantial completion milestone

 


DRAFT AGENDA

BIG PARK COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
 via ZOOM
BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC.
9:00 A.M. Thursday, January 15, 2026

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ZOOM Meeting
The ZOOM Waiting Room opens at 8:30am.  Each attendee will need to check in prior to the 9:00am start time.  Please arrive early so you can be checked in by the host.  See meeting protocols for rules pertaining to this meeting.  


Call to Order – Joe Skidmore

  1. Roll Call – Bridget Bero
  2. Approval of Agenda – Joe Skidmore
  3. Annual Refresher Training & New Member Orienta
  4. President’s Report – Joe Skidmore
    1. Welcoming Remarks
    2. 2026 BPC Meeting Schedule
    3. Appointment of Standing Committee Chairs, Liaisons, Corresponding Secretary
    4. Appointment of Audit Committee
  5.  Secretary’s Report – Bridget Bero
    1. Approval of Draft Minutes from December Meeting
    2. Changes in Reps / Alternates
  6. Treasurer’s Report – Lisa Holly
    1. Year End Financials
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Position Paper, Big Park Community School Property (Discussion & Vote) 
  8. New Business – none
  9. Committee & Liaison Reports
    1. Planning & Zoning 
    2. Dark-Sky
    3. Digital Media
    4. Community Plan
    5. Membership
    6. USFS Liaison
    7. VVTPO Liaison
  10. Announcements

Adjourn

Reminders:

Next EB Meeting:  Tuesday, February 3, 2pm
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, February 12, 9am (via ZOOM)

Meetings are posted on the BPRCC calendar and are open to the public.  Email bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com for additional details or visit our website at Big Park Council – Connecting Residents of the Village of Oak Creek

 

BPRCC Zoom Meeting Guest Etiquette

  1. Identify yourself with first and last name when you set up your zoom profile. 
  2. Arrive at least 10-20 minutes early.  Guests will be checked against our RSVP list and admitted by the co-host.
  3. We will lock the meeting at 9:15—no late entrance to avoid distraction.
  4. Audio Settings/Options
  5. Zoom will give you audio options – choose computer audio. Other audio options can generate disruptive feedback.
  6. While in the waiting room, test your audio to make sure it is working.
  7. When admitted to the meeting, your audio will be automatically muted.  When called on to speak, you will need to Unmute your audio first.
  8. Make sure you are familiar with the Raise Hand command on the toolbar.  This is the only means that the Chair and presenters can see that you wish to speak. and helps to maintain an orderly and efficient meeting. 
  9. The BPRCC Code of Conduct and Basic Rules of Parliamentary Procedure will be in effect at this meeting.  As a reminder, you will find them included with this message.  Click here to Download PDF 

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