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TIME CRITICAL
YOUR COMMENTS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The USFS is proposing changes and additions to our local Trail System.
Comment Period ENDS – DECEMBER 19th
A Public Meeting was held December 5th.
Excerpt from the Scoping Letter:
“This project would improve the trail system within the Red Rock Ranger District by adding approximately 39 miles of non-motorized trail through new construction, adoption, and re-alignment of non-motorized trails across the district in three communities: City of Sedona; Village of Oak Creek; and Cornville. (See attached maps.) This proposed project would construct 24.42 miles of non-motorized trail; adopt 14.80 miles of user-created routes; and naturalize 10.14 miles of user-created trails.
All trails would be closed to motorized use and open to foot, bicycle, and equestrian use, unless noted otherwise. Trails would be managed as Class 3 trails, per the Forest Service National Trails Classification System, to maintain a narrow tread with a rugged character.”
The Trails being impacted by this proposal are:
Turkey Creek System (Verde Valley School Road areas)
Bell Rock Area Bypasses
Cornville School Trail
Doe Mesa Loop
Hardline Trail
Scheurman Trail Connector
Details of the proposals may be found in the following three documents. Although documents 2&3 are listed separately in the USFS Letter dated November 21st, they appear to be the same. Both are included here for completeness. Please read the following information from the USFS, including maps.
By mail to Red Rock Ranger District, Attention: Red Rock Trails Enhancement, P.O. Box 20429, Sedona, AZ 86341.
Click HERE to view or download the December Imagine Newsletter
Click HERE to view or download the December Connect Newsletter
The Verde Valley Voices Winter 2023 Concert “Bring On The Snow” will be held on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm in Immaculate Conception Church on Bill Gray Rd in Cottonwood, AZ. The afternoon will begin with a carol sing-along beginning at 2:30pm. You will be able to sing along with your friends to favorite Christmas Carols which will get you in the holiday spirit. You are invited to come and enjoy Christmas music from around the world. They will be singing songs from ‘Deck The Halls‘ to ‘Silent Night,‘ and are looking forward to sharing our love of music with you. Tickets are only $10 with children 12 and under free. The tickets are available at: Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, Mount Hope Foods, Allegra Marketing*Print*Mail, Quilter’s Quarters in Cottonwood, and Olsen’s Grain in Clarkdale.
For more information go to the Verde Valley Voices website
Click HERE to view or download the 12/1 Sedona Chamber of Commerce Local News
Click HERE to view or download the 11/28 Business Bulletin in PDF format.
DRAFT AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC. 9:00 A.M. Thursday, December 14th, 2023
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.
Guest Speaker(s):
Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels
Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization – Chair – Tom Binnings, Broadband Initiative for VOC/Sedona & Yavapai College update
Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District – Superintendent – Tom Swaninger, Interact Club
Others TBD
Call to Order
Roll Call – Mary Pope
Approval of Agenda – John Wichert
President’s Report – John Wichert
2023 Accomplishments
Holiday Mixer Recap
Secretary’s Report – Mary Pope
Approval of November Minutes
Changes in Reps/Alternates
Treasurer’s Report – Patty Reski
Current Financial Standing
Status of Annual Assessment Invoices
Unfinished Business
Call for a volunteer to keep Emergency Preparedness website information up to date.
New Business
Discussion of USFS Trail Revision proposals
Committee Reports
APS Subcommittee – Duane Thompson
P&Z – Bob Marriott
AiR – Rolf Funk
Others
Announcements
Adjourn
Reminders:
Next EB Meeting: Tuesday January 2, 3pm Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, January11, 9am via ZOOM
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Arrive 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.
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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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