05 14 26 BPC Meeting Summary & Community News

May 14, 2026
Big Park Council Meeting
via ZOOM –


COMMUNITY NEWS –
* MEETING SUMMARY DELAYED *

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6446 Hwy 179, Suite 217 – Corner of SR179 & Castle Rock Rd
Open M-F 8:00am to 4:00pm   PH: (928) 649-6449
If you need to report a crime or speak with a deputy outside of these hours, the YCSO’s main non-emergency line is (928) 771-3260.  If you have an emergency dial 911.

REMINDER: The YCSO Vacation Watch program is active. There’s a form to fill out in person. The house must be an owner-occupied home, not a vacation home, not rented out while the owner is away. Max 3 months at a time.  Local Office is on the north end of Pago’s / Maria’s complex facing the Chevron.

REMINDER: YCSO would like to highlight the following: Yavapai County Emergency Notification System (Smart911 – RAVE) signup at smart911.com .

Found Property may be claimed through May 29, 2026



Red Flag Warning – High Winds & Fire Danger


Meeting Notices
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Council Compensation Work Group May 18
April 2026 Investment  Cash Flows Report
Sedona Housing Think Tank May 18
City of Sedona’s Monthly Round Up for April 2026
Human Resources Analyst – Job
City will not appeal ruling from YC Superior Ct judge regarding Cultural Park Preservation Initiative
Efficiency Arizona Application Assistance Workshop May 18
May Marks a Month of Wildfire Awareness
February 2026 Sales & Bed Tax Report
Red Dirt Concert Series
Free To Be Me Drumming May 23



REMINDER: AZCC 7-16-2026 14th BTA Workshop I Notice & Agenda



April Update on Oak Creek to McGuireville 69kV project
REMINDER: Public Safety Power Shutoff – A tool to reduce wildfire risk
May Newsletter



Village Events Calendar



Coconino NF to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions May 21
REMINDER: Coconino National Forest seeking volunteer campground hosts for summer
REMINDER: USFS Prescribed burn planned on the Mogollon Rim
BPC Comments submitted to USFS wrt APS Fire Mitigation Plan
Fossil Creek permits now available seven days per week


REMINDER:  How to avoid being a potential title and registration victim

Public comment period begins for ADOT 5 Year Plan
The public comment period for the FY 2027-2031 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program ends at 5 p.m. May 22.The public can provide comments on the tentative Five-Year Program in the following ways:

  • Call the bilingual phone line at: 1-855-712-8530
  • Mail ADOT at: Attn: Nancy Becerra, c/o ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson, Room 179, MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Big Park Council adopted a Resolution Regarding Ongoing Unsafe Traffic
Conditions at Exit 298 of the Interstate Highway I-17 in April 2024 and affirmed that resolution March 2026.
04 11 2024 Big Park Council Resolution – ADOT
BPC Letter submitted to ADOT 05 09 26

General ADOT Announcements
Reminder to provide your comments on ADOT’s Tentative Five-Year Construction Program
Steves Boulevard closed between Rte. 66 and Industrial Drive Flagstaff May 19
Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) lane restrictions and ramp closures betwn Shea and Princess May 19-22
Full closures of Lindsay Road at Loop 202 scheduled May 15-25
Restrictions scheduled at the SR87-SR260 intersection in Payson May 17-21
UPDATE_ Eastbound Loop 303 closures betwn 43 Ave and I-17 now scheduled through May 31
REMINDER_ Southbound Loop 101 closed betwen Indian School Rd and I-10 May 15-18.
ADOT shares tips to help motorists reduce risk of sparking wildfires
US 60 (Grand Avenue), 85th Aven to I-17 begins May 11
ADOT to launch Loop 101_I-10 interchange improvement project May 15-18
PODCAST_*_  ADOT gets the Game and Fish Depts perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass S of Flagstaff
Arizona Wallet can now hold vehicle documents



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BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
MEETING SUMMARY

BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
 via ZOOM – May 14, 2026

A video recording of this meeting is available

Meeting summary will be sent separately in a week or so.  In the interim, please use the 35minute video recording and transcript link above.

Reminders:

  • The next Big Park Council meeting is Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9am In person and via Zoom 
  • The next Executive Board meeting is June 2, 2026 at 3pm
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