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Springerville public meetings in 2025

20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to appoint vice mayor, fill vacancy after mayor resigns

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to address the resignation of the mayor, including appointing a new vice mayor and deciding how to fill the council vacancy. The council will also discuss a first reading of an ordinance amending the mayor's powers and duties, consider reappointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and vote on an agreement with ADOT for police database access. Consent items include approving accounts payable and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Doug Henderson as Vice Mayor, accepts Mayor Davis resignation

The council approved consent items, reappointed Anthony Contreras to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved an ADOT data access agreement. Mayor Richard Davis resigned, and the council appointed Doug Henderson as Vice Mayor (3-0-1). The council also held the first reading of Ordinance 2025-010 to amend the mayor's powers and duties.

Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to discuss dispatch IGA with Show Low, AZCORS at airport

The Springerville Town Council will hear presentations from Navopache Electric Cooperative on energy efficiency and from Better World Barbecue on the 2025 Rib Throwdown. New business items include discussion and possible action on an intergovernmental agreement for dispatch services with Show Low and an IGA with the Arizona Department of Water Resources to place an AZCORS at the municipal airport. Consent items cover ratification of accounts payable and approval of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves dispatch IGA with Show Low, AZ coordinate system IGA

The council unanimously approved two intergovernmental agreements: one with the City of Show Low for dispatch services, and one with the Arizona Department of Water Resources to maintain a continuously operating reference station. Consent items (6a-6d) were also approved 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and reports.

Tue Sep 30, 2025 · 16:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to discuss DPS investigation of Round Valley Police Department

The Springerville Town Council will discuss and possibly take action on the results of a Department of Public Safety investigation of the Round Valley Police Department. The council may also vote to enter executive session for legal advice. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council enters executive session on police investigation

The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a DPS investigation of the Round Valley Police Department. After the closed session, the mayor stated that the new Town Manager of Springerville and the manager of Eagar have authority to handle the issue per the IGA. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider rezoning 325 S Papago from agriculture to commercial

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and consent items. Key actions include a possible rezone of 325 S Papago from AG to C-1, discussion on the Lava Run Wind Farm interconnection application, and updates to financial policies, ADA compliance, and the building code.

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✓ Decided: Council approves hospital rezone, tables building code update

The council voted 5-0 to rezone 325 S. Papago Street from General Agriculture to accommodate White Mountain Regional Medical Center's long-term expansion, with a reversion clause if the sale falls through. A major update to Title 15 building and fire codes (Ordinance 2025-009) was tabled 5-0 for further review and a redlined version. The council also approved a GASB 96 financial policy, a Title VI ADA compliance plan, updated check signers, and moved the November meeting to November 12.

Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 15:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to interview and appoint interim town manager

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss, interview candidates, and potentially appoint an Interim Town Manager. The council may also enter executive session for legal consultation and employment discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Ted Soltis as interim town manager

The council voted 5-0 to appoint Ted Soltis as interim town manager, pending contract negotiation and background check. The decision followed executive session interviews with two candidates. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 17:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to vote on interim police chief agreement with state

The Springerville Town Council will discuss and possibly approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to provide an interim chief law enforcement officer for the Round Valley Police Department. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council approved IGA with DPS for interim police chief

The council voted unanimously to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for an interim Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the Round Valley Police Department. The towns are not paying for the Interim Chief for the first 12 weeks.

Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to accept town manager resignation, discuss police, road resurfacing

The Springerville Town Council will discuss and possibly accept the resignation of Town Manager Tim Rasmussen, consider two notices of claim (from Frontier Communications and Anella Wrye), and discuss a full-time Animal Control/Code Enforcement position. They will also receive information on the Round Valley Police Department and the resurfacing of Maricopa Drive over "graveyard hill." Consent items include approval of accounts payable and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts town manager's resignation 3-2

The Springerville Town Council voted 3-2 to accept the resignation of Town Manager Tim Rasmussen after an executive session. The council also approved adding a full-time Animal Control & Code Enforcement Officer position, accepted a notice of claim payment to Frontier Communications for accidental damage, and discussed using grant funds for improvements to Maricopa Drive.

Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 17:30

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to discuss possible Open Meeting Law violation

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly self-report a potential Open Meeting Law violation. The council may enter executive session for legal consultation on this item. The agenda includes public participation and standard procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to self-report open meeting law violation

The council voted 5-0 to direct staff to work with legal counsel to draft a self-report of an open meeting law violation to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The decision followed discussion about potential serial meetings involving a quorum of council members meeting individually with a resident, Bryce Hamblin, regarding police department issues. Public comment included demands for an independent investigation into police conduct and accountability for the town's financial management.

Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to vote on two liquor licenses and storage ordinance

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct public hearings and vote on liquor license applications for El Corrales LLC and Eclectica, and to discuss and possibly adopt Ordinance 2025-007, which updates regulations on storage buildings and structures, including zoning and conditional use permit requirements.

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✓ Decided: Springerville Town Council approves two new liquor licenses

The council unanimously approved liquor licenses for two new businesses: El Corrales LLC and Eclectica, both located in Springerville. A public hearing was held before the votes. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-007 regarding storage regulations.

Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to adopt FY 25/26 budget, consider fowl and storage ordinances

The Springerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed fiscal year 25/26 budget. Other items include a possible second reading of ordinances on backyard fowl and storage regulations, a request to use tourism tax funds for an LED sign, and discussion of complaints against the Round Valley Police Department.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects backyard fowl ordinance, adopts storage rules

The council voted 5-0 to not adopt Ordinance 2025-006, which would have restricted backyard chickens and roosters, after public opposition and council concerns about government overreach. They also adopted Ordinance 2025-007, allowing Conex storage containers in commercial zones without a conditional use permit. The FY 25/26 budget was approved 5-0, and $15,600 in tourism tax funds was approved for an LED sign at the Heritage Museum.

Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to hold first readings on chicken and storage ordinances

The Springerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-006 to regulate backyard fowl (chickens) in single-family detached residences, and first reading of Ordinance 2025-007 to update storage regulations including conditional use permit requirements. The council will also consider adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 and vote on four tourism tax fund requests of $750 each for community events.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 25/26 tentative budget, first reading of chicken ordinance

The council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 25/26 tentative budget. They held first readings of two ordinances: one regulating backyard fowl (allowing up to 18 hens and 1 rooster in single-family residential zones) and another loosening restrictions on Conex storage containers in commercial zones. Four tourism tax requests of $750 each were approved for community events. The meeting was largely procedural with no public comment on the ordinances.

Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 17:00

TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Council holds work session on FY 2025/2026 budget

The Springerville Town Council is holding a work session to discuss and provide direction on the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget. The session will be led by the Town Manager and Finance Director. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2025/2026 budget, no formal votes taken

The Springerville Town Council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2025/2026 budget. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was purely informational and discussion-based. Topics included one-time projects, capital improvement plans, department budgets, and shared services cost adjustments with Eagar.

Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council may settle lawsuit with White Mountains Flower

The Springerville Town Council is holding a special meeting primarily to discuss and potentially vote on a settlement agreement in litigation with White Mountains Flower. The council may enter executive session for legal consultation before taking action on the proposed settlement. The agenda contains only this substantive item along with procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Council approved settlement with White Mountain Flower (4-1)

The council voted 4-1 to approve a settlement agreement with White Mountain Flower, discussed in executive session. Councilor R. Barry Williams cast the sole nay vote as a symbolic gesture for citizens. The meeting included a brief executive session for legal consultation.

Wed May 21, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider liquor license transfer, dispatch services, and chip seal award

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Key items include a public hearing and possible action on a liquor license transfer for Avery's Waterhole, discussion on Apache County Dispatch services, and a vote on awarding a chip seal project. The council will also consider a contract with Sunstate Technology for IT services and a tourism tax request for the Fall Festival.

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✓ Decided: Council approves dispatch switch to Show Low, awards chip seal contract

The council directed staff to continue moving forward with changing dispatch services from Apache County to Show Low Police Department Dispatch, citing understaffing and safety concerns. They also awarded the chip seal project to Cactus Asphalt for $320,436.96 (lowest bid), approved a liquor license transfer to Avery's Waterhole, and approved a 5-year IT contract with Sunstate (3-1). All votes were unanimous except the Sunstate contract.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the 5 year contract agreement with Sunstate for IT services
3 yea
Richard Davis yea · Doug Henderson yea · Shelly Reidhead yea
Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to discuss and direct attorneys on White Mountains Flower litigation

The Springerville Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially direct the town's attorneys regarding the status and resolution of civil litigation in the case of White Mountains Flower v. Town of Springerville. The council may enter executive session for legal consultation. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council held executive session, no public decisions made

The Springerville Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session for legal consultation. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on home occupations, fire dept ordinance, liquor license transfer

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Key items include a second reading and possible action on ordinances regarding home occupations and the fire department, a public hearing and vote on a liquor license transfer for Tipsy K LLC at Reeds Motor Lodge, and decisions on tourism tax requests for the Round Valley Rodeo and an aviation expo. The council will also consider awarding the North Pima Street construction contract, a dispatch services agreement, and several proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Council awards North Pima Street project to Perkins Cinders Inc.

The council awarded the North Pima Street construction contract to Perkins Cinders Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder and authorized the town manager to execute the contract with 15% change order authority. They also adopted ordinances on home occupations and fire department amendments, approved liquor license transfers, donations, tourism tax requests, and several resolutions and proclamations. A code enforcement case for 306 E. Main Street was tabled.

Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 17:30

TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Council to discuss White Mountains Flower lawsuit

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly direct the town attorney on the civil litigation case White Mountains Flower v. Town of Springerville. The council may enter executive session to consult with legal counsel on the town's position and settlement strategy.

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✓ Decided: Council enters executive session on flower complaint, no public action taken

The Springerville Town Council met in special session, voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a complaint about flowers, then reconvened and adjourned without taking any substantive public action.

Wed Mar 19, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on rezone of 6.79 acres near Main Street to commercial

The Springerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a 6.79-acre parcel behind 262 West Main Street from agricultural to commercial. They will also consider second readings of ordinances on outdoor burning and zoning administrator appointment, and first readings on home-occupation delivery vehicles and fire department updates. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, a fire restriction proclamation, and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects rezone for RV park on 6.4 acres (2-3)

The council voted 2-3 to deny a rezone of parcel 105-15-010H from AR-20 to C-1 commercial for a proposed 50-space RV park. The applicant had scaled the project from 14 to 6.4 acres after public opposition. Two ordinances were adopted: one regulating outdoor fires (5-0) and one shifting zoning administrator appointment authority to the town manager (5-0).

Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to consider police chief, outdoor fire, zoning ordinances

The Springerville Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several first readings of ordinances, including one to appoint a Chief of Police, one regulating outdoor burning, and one appointing a zoning administrator. The council will also discuss a donation request for the Murph Challenge, an intergovernmental agreement for the HURF exchange program, a shared services cost-sharing agreement with Eagar, a contract extension for the Town Manager, and the status of civil litigation. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and the accounts payable register.

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✓ Decided: Council extends town manager contract 3-1, approves HURF road funds

The council voted 3-1 to authorize a contract extension for Town Manager Timothy Rasmussen after an executive session. It also approved a $600 donation to the MURPH Challenge and an intergovernmental agreement to use HURF exchange funds for pavement preservation on South Mountain Avenue. Two ordinances had first readings: one regulating outdoor fires and another updating the zoning administrator appointment process. A police chief ordinance was tabled pending changes to an intergovernmental agreement.

Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 18:00

TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Council to vote on fee updates, fence rules, and RV guest quarters

The Springerville Town Council will hold public hearings and take action on updating fees for records, police, animal control, building permits, and airport services. They will also consider second readings and final votes on ordinances regulating walls/fences and travel trailers/RVs used as guest quarters. Other business includes reappointing a planning and zoning commissioner, updating planning rules, appointing a magistrate judge, and reviewing the town manager.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts updated fees, wall/fence, and RV ordinances

The Council approved a fee schedule update, adopted ordinances on walls/fences and travel trailers/RVs, reappointed a Planning and Zoning commissioner, and renewed the magistrate judge's contract. No substantive decisions were made on the wind farm concerns raised during public participation.