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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION HAS CHANGED
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office would like you to know that Residents need to register with this new system because their information will not be automatically transferred from the old Everbridge system.
Please go to www.smart911.com or text alert YAVAPAI to 78015 and follow the link to sign up.
REMINDER: The Rotary Club of Sedona Village proudly announces the inaugural Taste of Sedona Village, a community celebration of local flavor, fellowship, and fun. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Collective Courtyard and Grotto in the Village of Oak Creek.
REMINDER: Big Park Water Company and its subsidiary Little Park Water Company have requested permission to consolidate and also to increase their rates. There will be a public hearing by the Arizona Corporation Commission October 27, 2025, at 10am at the Commission’s offices 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ. For updated (7 15 25) information click HERE
If you have any questions concerning how the Applications may affect your bill or other substantive questions about the Applications, you may contact Big Park and Little Park at: 45 Castle Rock Road, Suite 4, Sedona, AZ 86451: Telephone (928) 284-2298 and E-Mail: info@bigparkwater.com
BIG PARK COUNCIL MEETING via ZOOM BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC. 9:00 A.M. Thursday, October 9, 2025
Representatives, Alternates and Committee members are automatically on the guest list and will receive the meeting links in a separate email message. No need to RSVP.
Guests must RSVP to receive the ZOOM link and to be on the attendees list. If you would like to join the meeting, send an email to bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com with your name and email address. You will be added to the guest list. We welcome you!
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
Speakers:
Steve Brazell, YCSO: Smart911 / RAVE system
Tom Swaninger, SOCUSD: Update on the sale of the Big Park Community School property
Roll Call – Bridget Bero
Approval of Agenda – Susan Barber
President’s Report – Susan Barber
Secretary’s Report – Bridget Bero
Approval of Draft Minutes from SEP meeting
Changes in Reps/Alternates
Treasurer’s Report and proposed 2026 Annual Budget – Lisa Holly
Unfinished Business – none
New Business:
Nominating Committee: proposed candidates for all offices
Proposed Letter to SOCUSD Selected Broker for the sale of the Big Park Community School property.
Committee & Liaison Reports (To be Confirmed)
APS Subcommittee – Joe Skidmore
Planning & Zoning – Bob Marriott
Dark-Sky – Dave Norton
Verde Valley Transportation Planning Organization – Jeff Swan
USFS – Bob Marriott
Announcements
Adjourn
Reminders:
Next EB Meeting: Tuesday, November 4, 2pm Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, November 13, 9am (ZOOM)
Identify yourself with first and last name when you set up your zoom profile.
Arrove at least 10-20 minutes early. Guests will be checked against our RSVP list and admitted by the co-host.
We will lock the meeting at 9:15—no late entrance to avoid distraction.
Audio Settings/Options
Zoom will give you audio options – choose computer audio. Other audio options can generate disruptive feedback.
While in the waiting room, test your audio to make sure it is working.
When admitted to the meeting, your audio will be automatically muted. When called on to speak, you will need to Unmute your audio first.
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.
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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