President Joe Skidmore called the meeting to order at 9:19am.

Tom Swaninger, Superintendent. Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District (SOCUSD) reported that seven bids were received and reviewed to determine which were viable in executive session of the school board. Of the seven, four met the criteria (bid must be within the reasonable $ value range and have sufficient financial backing). The broker will then obtain additional information from the selected four bidders; they will develop a potential best and final bid. Additional information obtained will include details/clarity on proposed use. This process should take approximately two weeks. Tom noted they will not entertain any offers that include rezoning, and that none of the offers required rezoning. Tom mentioned that SOCUSD is doing a survey regarding use of the property; the BPC will distribute the survey (see item #7b below for more information). Tom stated that they want this process to be as transparent as possible, and that there will be a presentation to the community to obtain in person feedback. The board will then allow 2-4 weeks to collect additional feedback prior to a vote by the board. In response to questions, Tom stated that the four bids moving forward have local ties, but further information cannot be made public at this time. Discussion regarding interest by the YC Board of Supervisors involved potential uses of the property by the county to offer community services; any uses of this type may require a zoning change.

Business Meeting:

1.Roll Call: By Secretary Bridget Bero at 9:19am. Sixteen members were present and the requirement for a quorum was met.

2.Agenda: Bob Marriott motioned to approve the agenda; Dave Norton seconded. The agenda was approved at 9:22am with none opposed.

3.President’s Report: Joe Skidmore commended Treasurer Lisa Holly for her work on required reporting to the ACC. He reported that the Position Paper regarding the Big Park School property received a quick and positive response from the broker. He noted a correction to the January P&Z report: The Hilton did not agree to upgrade Ridge Trail Dr as reported, rather, they agreed to perform a traffic study and boring analysis on the road.

4.Secretary’s Report: Recording Secretary Bridget Bero called for changes to the Draft January BPC Meeting Minutes; there were two typos to be corrected. Carolyn Fisher moved to approve the minutes as amended; Pat Robles seconded. The revised minutes were approved at 9:28am with none opposed. Bridget reported that Arland Averill is the Rep for Canyon Mesa (and not the alternate), and that La Barranca I is not a member this year. The departure of La Barranca I changes the requirement for a quorum from 13 to 12. Bridget reminded Representatives who have not yet done so to provide updated contact information (email/phone for Alternates, HOA President and Treasurer) in order to update the Roster.

5.Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Lisa Holly reported that January expenses were routine ($11.67 for the email service) and income was $1120 (from dues). Five members dues are currently outstanding; she reminded representatives to submit payment.

6.Unfinished Business: None.

7.New Business:

a. Joe Skidmore presented a list of Standing Committee members.

• Community Plan: Chair: Joe Skidmore, Rep. Members: David Gill, Jan Groves, Marianne Langridge, Alt, Kathy Nelms, Judy Poe, Jef Swan.

• Dark Sky: Co-chairs: Dave Norton, Rep, Curt Schneider. Members: none.

• Digital Media: Chair: Pat Robles, Rep. Members: Mary Pope, Rep, Fred Lenz.

• Planning and Zoning: Chair: Bob Marirott, Rep. Members: Navy Maple, Dave Norton, Rep.

• Membership: Chair: open. Members: none.

Susan Barber made a motion to approve the members as presented; Bob Marriott seconded. The motion was approved with none opposed at 9:33am.

b. Joe Skidmore presented the SOCUSD Survey regarding the sale of the Big Park School property. Carolyn Fisher made a motion that the BPC facilitate distribution of the survey; Pat Robles seconded. Discussion included applaud for having a survey for community input, being in favor of the survey but concern for restricted responses, a note that the survey has an open ended comment box for additional response, and that a public meeting is also good. Further discussion focused on whether BPC should encourage folks to fill it out, when is the due date, whether a QR code for doing the survey by phone was available, and whether there was a way to participate in the survey without online access. Bridget Bero will follow up on these questions with Tom Swaninger. Mary Pope will provide survey information in the newsletter that follows this meeting with a live link; the information will also be available in the BPC Villager article. The motion was amended to include that BPC will encourage folks to participate by the due date, and will distribute by any means we have available. The motion passed with none opposed and one abstention (VOCA) at 9:42am.

8.Committee & Liaison Reports:

a. Planning and Zoning: Bob Marriott reported that this committee could use more members.

b. Verde Valley Transportation Planning Organization: Jeff Swan reported that he had attended an ADOT meeting Feb 11. The meeting was well attended and was an informational meeting only (no decisions made) regarding needs at the I-17 / Hwy 179 interchange and traffic on Hwy 179. A report by the VVTPO is in progress. Jeff will provide Bridget Bero with contact information for ADOT District personnel so that they may be invited to a future BPC meeting.

9. Announcements: A discussion regarding persons found walking in backyards of vacant homes in the village, pet dogs being pepper sprayed in their own yards by trespassers, and disoriented elderly lost in neighborhoods occurred. It was suggested that the EB consider talking to the YC Sheriff’s Office regarding a vacation watch program.

The business meeting was adjourned at 9:58am.

Reminders: