14 September BPC Meeting Agenda

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• * Great News! *

  – Fundraising Goal Met for Legal Research Related to APS Powerline Proposal –

We are happy to report that our Big Park Council fundraising effort reached its goal of $10,000, thanks to the many generous donors to this campaign including the very generous matching gift from the Sedona Village Partnership!  We will suspend our fundraising for now and only resume fundraising in the event Coconino National Forest gives approval for construction of the transmission line and Earthrise Law Center reports that we have a high likelihood of success pursuing litigation to stop the construction of the line. It is so gratifying to see how our community stepped up to support a common cause!

Free use firewood collection area open near Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Sept. 5, 2023 – Free firewood is available on a new area of the Coconino National Forest’s Flagstaff Ranger District for valid permit holders.  The free use area is located roughly 1.5 miles down Little Elden Springs Road (Forest Road 556). Additional information and directions are included in the attached map.

Friends of the Forest – Welcome Event
14 September at 2pm

On Thursday September 14 at 2:00pm the Friends of the Forest (FOF) is hosting a new member welcome event at 360 Brewer Road in Sedona.  FOF looks forward to seeing not only new members, but also anyone interested in learning about and hopefully joining our organization.

Click HERE to view or download the September Imagine Newsletter
Click HERE to view or download the September Connect Newsletter

Reminder:  The Novel Night VOC library fundraiser is September 30th. 
Click HERE for an initiation to the Sedona International Film Festival dinner party and additional information. 
Sedona Public Library – Sedona Public Library (sedonalibrary.org)

NOTICE – The September 24th Brunch is POSTPONED!!

Sister Cities International announces a change in plans regarding the upcoming Sedona Sister Cities Association brunch, originally scheduled for September 24th, 2023. After careful consideration, they have decided to postpone this event. 
Click HERE for additional information.

Click HERE to view or download the 9/1 Sedona Chamber of Commerce Local News in PDF format
Click HERE to view or download the 9/4 Business Bulletin in PDF format.

Mission → Ensure any underserved resident of the Verde Valley has access to quality food.
Where → Big Park Community School 25 Saddlehorn Drive Village of Oak Creek
Day → Last Saturday of Every Month
Time → 11:00 am. to 2:00 pm

Click HERE for more information.

DRAFT AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC.
9:00 A.M. Thursday, Sept 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):
Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District President – Randy Hawley
Yavapai County Sheriff. Department – Seargent Anthony Horn…………

1. Call to Order
2. Chat instructions
3. Roll Call – Mary Pope
4. Approval of Agenda – John Wichert
5. President’s Report – John Wichert
   1. APS Transmission Line Possible Legal Action – Fundraising status
   2. Meeting w/Supervisor Michaels & Planning Development re possible Noise Ordinance
6. Secretary’s Report – Mary Pope
   1.  Approval of August Minutes
   2. Changes in Reps/Alternates
7.  Treasurer’s Report – Patty Reski
   1. Current Financial Standing
8. New Business
   1. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
9. Committee Resports
   1. Art in the Roundabouts – Rolf Funk
   2. Dark-Sky – Dave Norton
   3. USFS Liaison – Rick Harroun
      1. FOF Gathering – 9/14 at 2pm
   4. Others
10. Announcements
11. Adjourn

Reminders:

Next EB Meeting: Tuesday October 3, 3pm, via ZOOM
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, October 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

See the Council website for more information on meetings, activities and more.  www.bigparkcouncil.org.  You can also follow us on Facebook.