All information is directly from the organizations themselves –

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office – VOC –

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.

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REMINDER: SR179 Pavement Preservation

Red Rock Ranger Station to Chapel Road
Begins June 17 – Please SHARE this information – Estimated End Date November
Flier from ADOT
State Route 179 pavement project in Village of Oak Creek begins June 17

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Sign Up for RAVE Prepare
The Rave Prepare system allows residents to register their medical information and specific access or functional needs online.  This is a part of Smart911.  This registry aids the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) in quickly identifying and contacting residents who may require assistance during an emergency.

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July 2026 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report – Link to Report
City of Sedona’s Monthly Round Up for July 2026
Nighttime Road Improvement Work in Uptown Begins Aug. 12
City seeks two Planning and Zoning Commission members
Apply Now to Participate in Fall Events in Sedona
City of Sedona Launches New Afterschool Programs
Police Detective – Job Opportunity
Police Sergeant – Job Opportunity
 Pocket Fire 100% contained, trails reopening, shuttle service resumes
Tech Support IT_PD Liaison Technician – Job Opportunity
May 2026 Sales & Bed Tax Report
ADOT update_ SR 89A guardrail replacement project in Oak Creek Canyon complete
Administrative Assistant_Customer Service Representative – Financial Services – Job Opportunity
City of Sedona’s Monthly Round Up for June 2026
Human Resources Generalist – Job Opportunity
Sedona Fire District lifts fire restrictions
June 2026 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report
Measles Case Reported in Yavapai County
Transportation Services Administrator – Job Opportunity
Court Administrator – Job Opportunity
Traffic Control Assistant – Full Time – Job Opportunity

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REMINDERS:
AZCC 10-21-26 Research & Discussion of AI, Workshop Notice
10-29-2026 REVISED SOM Winter Preparedness Workshop Notice
AZCC Oct. 13-15, 2026 Fall 2026 Joint CREPC_WIRAB Notice
AZCC Aug 31-Sept 2, 2026 WCPSC 2029 Commissioner Only Summit Notice
AZCC Aug 18-21, 2026 AZ Cities & Towns Ann. Conf. Joint Appearance
NEW
AZCC 11-19-26 Advancing Nuclear Gen. in AZ Wksp No. 3 Notice & Agenda

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July Newsletter – Update on Oak Creek to McGuireville 69kV Transmission Line

REMINDER: Public Safety Power Shutoff – A tool to reduce wildfire risk
BPC is working with APS to gather more information on this program and improve communication of PSPS events.

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Village Events Calendar
Upcoming Library Closure_ 8_17 & 8_18 (Sedona Library Only)
A Quick Correction!  Classic Lit Book Club – Sept 12 VOC
Youth Services Program Updates & Reminders!
For Each & All – August 2026 – Community Library Sedona Newsletter
IMAGINE August 2026 _ CLS’ Youth Services Newsletter
One Quick Question – – Did Summer Reading Shape your Summer Survey

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Hart and Turkey fires smolder with no significant changes
NEWS RELEASE_ Firefighters responding to Turkey Fire west of Village of Oak Creek
Hart Fire northwest of Sedona mapped at 13 acres
Wildfire northwest of Sedona creating visible smoke
NEWS RELEASE_ Volunteers sought to help plant trees in wildfire scar areas
NEWS RELEASE_ Burned Area Emergency Response team completes Soil Burn Severity map for Pocket Fire
NEWS RELEASE_ Coconino National Forest fire restrictions to lift Monday July 20
NEWS RELEASE_ Portion of Oak Creek closed due to potential flood impacts
NEWS RELEASE_ Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response team assessing fire severity from the Pocket Fire

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Sedona Fire District lifts fire restrictions, beginning Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 8:00 am

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Contact Information:
Jason Stephens – COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS DIVISION
1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F Phoenix, AZ 85007
480.751.7104
jstephens@azdot.gov

General ADOT Announcements
US 60 (Grand Avenue) lane restrictions planned in Phoenix Aug. 16-21
Reminder_ Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed between 75th and 51st avenues Aug. 14-17 35th Avenue overnight closure scheduled Aug. 13 and 19; Northbound I-17 ramps at Pinnacle Peak Road closed overnight Aug. 19
Expect overnight lane restrictions on SR 260 in west Show Low beginning Aug. 17 as pavement work begins
UPDATE_ Expect daytime restrictions on SR 260 east of Star Valley Aug. 18
ADOT Project Spotlight_ Westbound I-40 pavement project completed
Route 66 Centennial cleanup
Loop 303 off-ramps at Indian School Road to be restricted nightly Aug. 6 – Oct. 21
Eastbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) off-ramp at Hayden Road closed Aug. 10-Sept. 4
ADOT MVD specialty license plates surpass 1 million in FY26
ADOT News_ Two projects wrap up on US 60 in Northeast Arizona
ADOT News_ ADOT finishes work at several cross streets over I-10 in Phoenix
Adopt a Highway for National CleanUp Day, Sept. 19
MVD enhances communication accommodations for drivers and first responders
ADOT News_ ADOT joins nationwide campaign to prevent bridge strikes
SR 89A guardrail replacement project in Oak Creek Canyon complete
ADOT PODCAST_*_ Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone
Westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at McDowell Road to be closed July 19- Aug 31
Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways
ADOT News_ SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Flagstaff
State Transportation Board Meeting for August 21, 2026
ADOT PODCAST_*_ Arizona Highways Magazine is set to cover the Route 66 Centennial

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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

Rep Eli Crane – One in the Chamber Newsletter __ August 14, 2026
Rep. Crane Listens to and Advocates for Rural Arizonans

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MEETING SUMMARY
BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL

via ZOOM

August 13, 2026 at 9am

MEETING SUMMARY

Paul Jeffries, the Senior Vice President of Sales at WECOM Fiber was the speaker.  He was accompanied by Adam Winstanley, Senior Manager of Strategic Sales.  He provided the following information about WECOM and their current work in Big Park:

•  WECOM is an Arizona company; it started in 1956 in Kingman to serve rural customers, providing wireless service to an expanding list of northern Arizona counties.  In 2022, the company started expanding fiber internet service in those areas.
• Currently WECOM is installing new infrastructure to provide 1Gbps+ internet service in Big Park.  The project has three phases: (1) Microtrenching along major roads to provide a “backbone” for additional connections; this work is expected to be complete by September 4.  (2) Microtrenching extensions into neighborhoods.   (3) Activations for each subscribing house.  Work on roads is being coordinated with the County; WECOM will complete work prior to the County’s planned resurfacing of Big Park roads.  WECOM is providing advance notice of the work to affected homes through informational door hangers; during work (boring/microtrenching), WECOM is providing traffic management and will restore disturbed areas.  Questions on the work can be directed to: support@wecomfiber.com.
• The benefits of WECOM’s fiber internet service include symmetrical speeds (same speed for downloads and uploads), <5s latency (minimal buffering time), reliability (not affected by weather).  Fiber internet is much faster than cable, wireless and DSL.  WECOM’s infrastructure can support up to 10Gbps (as technology improves).
• Service is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2027.  Service includes a trenched line to the house, a box on the side of the house, and an ONT (optical Network Terminal) device in the house to plug into; homeowners may provide their own router.
• Pricing starts at $75/mo for 500x500Gbps service.  Installation is free; there are no required contracts.  For part-time residents, there is a seasonal plan (20x20Mbps for $20/mo); suspension of service is free.  VOIP is available for $15/mo.  Wifi6 is standard, Wifi7 is available.
• WECOM provided slides for the presentation; they are available at the link above.
• Contact Paul at paulj@wecomfiber.com or Adam at adamw@wecomfiber.com for additional information.

1.   Roll Call: By Recording Secretary Bridget Bero at 9:32am.  Fifteen members were present; the requirement for a quorum was met.
2.   Agenda: John Wichert motioned to approve the agenda; Dave Norton seconded.  The agenda was approved at 9:36am with none opposed.
3.    President’s Report:
   1. President Joe Skidmore stated that Supervisor Check will be the speaker at next month’s meeting, and requested members who have questions for her provide them in advance so that she can be prepared to answer them.  Questions should be sent to bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com.
   2. The Art in the Roundabout project “Village Treasures” has been delayed by ~4-6 weeks.
   3. Yavapai County’s Citizenserve website has been replaced by OpenGov; County staff are in the process of transferring all files to the new system.  The Council will provide instructions on using that site in the near future.
   4. Joe called for members to reach out to their constituents who would consider volunteering for the Membership Committee; the Executive Board would like to activate this Standing Committee so that we can reach out to additional HOAs, neighborhoods and business associations for membership.
   5. Joe had no information on the work being done at the APS Substation at Jack’s Canyon Rd.
4. Secretary’s Report:  Recording Secretary Bridget Bero called for changes to the Draft July BPC Meeting Minutes; there were none.  Patti Reski motioned to approve; Mary Beth Bassett seconded.  The minutes were approved at 9:39am with none opposed. There were no changes in Reps/Alternates.
5.   Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Lisa Holly reported that July income was $0 and that expenses were $238 (general liability insurance, annual PO Box rental, and monthly email service).
6.    Unfinished Business:  None.
7.    New Business: President Joe Skidmore called for volunteers for the annual Nominating Committee.  Although all current officers are willing to extend their terms, the Nominating Committee will formally acknowledge that, and also seek to find interested future officers.  No one came forward to volunteer; interested individuals should contact Joe.
8.    Committee & Liaison Reports
   1. Dark Sky – Dave Norton
      1. On 8/12 a Dark Sky celebration at Outbound in Sedona was held; despite the clouds some meteors were seen.
      2. Complaints regarding Dark Sky Ordinance violations are not being followed up on by the County; this concern will be discussed with Supervisor Check next month.
   2. VVTPO – Jeff Swan
      1. The next VVTPO meeting will be at the end of September.
      2. VVTPO is updating their master plan, and plans to do a review of trails in September; a report is expected mid-October.
      3. The AZ Transportation Board meets on August 21 in Prescott Valley; the next meeting will be in October in Flagstaff.  Discussion ensued regarding in-person attendance at this meeting in order to keep the I17-SR179 interchange issue in the forefront.  ADOT is operating under the approved 2026-2031 5-Year Plan.
      4. The AZ Transportation Board will have a new Chair in January.
   3. USFS – Joe Skidmore presented information provided by Liaison Mary Morris
      1. USFS personnel area still monitoring the Pocket Fire; post-fire Burned Area Emergency Response funding is providing fencing, signage and drainage studies.  Two large areas remain closed to the public, with limited access to Oak Creek.
      2. An Acting Deputy District Ranger position is being filled by personnel on a four-month rotation.  This position supports District Ranger Alex Schleuter.
9.    Announcements
   1.   Dave Norton of RRREMD noted that the delay in the Art in the Roundabout is due to detailed metalworking on the piece.  He showed a photo of the piece as currently built; it is a beautiful three-dimensional structure.  There will be a dedication event when it is installed.
   2.   Tom Binnings of VVREO noted that VVREO has a new Executive Director, Connie Capiotis.  VVREO has two efforts regarding broadband now that high speed internet is becoming a reality throughout the Verde Valley.  These include:
      1. A program to support digital equity and to help residents more universally access broadband while protecting themselves from the many internet scams, fraud, and abuses against people, especially seniors.
      2. Working to insure a competitive market in the Verde Valley among internet providers. This is especially important  in the Verde Valley as our major provider, Altice (under the Optimum and previously Suddenlink brands), is in serious financial trouble.
   2. Lisa Holly, YC Firewise Board, noted that $296,451 of Title 3 funds are available for Firewise Certified Communities for mitigation projects.  If interested, send an email to bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com and Lisa will forward the information.  Applications are due August 21.
   3. Carolyn Fisher noted that Judy Poe, Executive Director of the Community Library Sedona is retiring, and that the Board is seeking a replacement.  She also noted that no contract has been signed between the School District and the buyers of the Big Park School property.

The business meeting was adjourned at 10:21am.

Big Park Regional Coordinating Council