COMMUNITY NEWS
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Reminder: Recycling Center VOC is Closed
Unfortunately, the recycling collection site behind the Element Hotel was permanently closed effective Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The collection site behind the Cornville Mercantile store was also closed effective Wednesday, June 17, 2026. For additional information, click HERE.
Update on the Big Park School Property
REMINDER: The Sedona Oak Creek Consolidated School District SOCSD has accepted a $10M offer for the Big Park School Property. Buyers are Basil and Mimi Maher who are active supporters of the community; their bid includes maintaining the library and providing community space. The County, BPC and School Board will meet with the buyers at a future date.
In response to a request to include additional government news, BPC has subscribed to the following Newsletters and will include information as received. WEBSITES:Eli Crane – Mark Finchem – Ruben Gallego – Mark Kelly
BIG PARK COUNCIL MEETING via ZOOM BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC. 9:00 A.M. Thursday, July 9, 2026
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.
Speaker – Big Park Water, Nick Gudovic
Call to Order – Joe Skidmore
Roll Call – Bridget Bero
Approval of Agenda – Joe Skidmore
President’s Report – Joe Skidmore
Secretary’s Report – Bridget Bero
Approval of Draft Minutes from June meeting
Changes in Reps/Alternates
Treasurer’s Report – Lisa Holly
Unfinished Business – none
New Business – none
Committee & Liaison Reports
Planning & Zoning – Bob Marriott
Dark Sky – Dave Norton
Digital Media – Mary Pope
VVTPO – Jeff Swan
USFS – Mary Morris
Announcement
Adjourn
Reminders:
Next EB Meeting: Tuesday, August 4 3pm Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, August 13, 9am (via ZOOM)
Identify yourself with first and last name when you set up your zoom profile.
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.
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
See the Council website for more information on meetings, activities and more. www.bigparkcouncil.org. You can also follow us on Facebook.
