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Town Manager Bruce Walls introduced Jared Tilly (who goes by J Rod), saying Tilly joins the town from Lake Havasu and has prior experience in Chandler and Northern California. Tilly told the council he has a background in purchasing, finance, public works and water resources and that he has “very broad experience” in project management.

Walls said Tilly’s role is to take on large projects and ensure contractors comply with contracts from “A to Z” so projects are completed through to the end. “That’s what J Rod is here for,” Walls said.

Walls also introduced Lindsay Randall, who will serve as senior civil engineer in public works and lead development and right-of-way projects. Randall said she previously worked for Pinal County, oversees work in town rights-of-way and is involved in transportation projects.

Why it matters: The hires are intended to reduce delays and improve project completion by assigning dedicated staff to manage scope, contracting and delivery on capital and transportation projects.

What’s next: Both staff members will begin integrating with town departments and project teams; no budget or personnel vote was taken at the Sept. 16 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town Manager Bruce Walls introduced Jared \"J Rod\" Tilly, a project manager from Lake Havasu, and promoted Lindsay Randall to senior civil engineer to manage transportation and right-of-way projects; both were welcomed at the Sept. 16 council meeting.","taxTitle","Florence, Pinal County, Arizona","taxId",51043,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5978950,"Florence fire marshal Jennifer Peel Davis named Arizona Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year",110,782000,892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825&start=782&end=892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825/thumbnail_782000.jpg","/articles/5978950/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Florence-fire-marshal-Jennifer-Peel-Davis-named-Arizona-Fire-and-Life-Safety-Educator-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978950-7d40879ac5ebe0234a155ca2d8f61611/orig.mp4?Expires=1773788027&Signature=kgL~EDppJRq~WdO3ekx-fhvV6zkSbkwrvLwdTRNHgQEpNfnMzpOEK4XbQWMIbbmcnr5uZpnBNtQ5LAqZUoweTBHF5QAERwu84Qu2SXi7DPgv-XbxiG7qk6G1KkTfELkPbxRxyL7L6FdIszx-o9CGm2WhZNb8m-fDU2cUDYNEXaKlKwxe3wnNi6bIpro1lvtNgd--ApKTH1gpdFT0w4vKKKq8N~9Mh5250UmO7E-piv3eyGaONQwCT8KhBSjDB6KtxaiJv24VIMQa2-ciAMhGyXao5xv3Dz0Q51MvJE4ZTvFRwuL2Vqu6mqENQ1T~pzY4Y16QePRXxAYonL7CTk0hcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Florence, Ariz. — Town officials recognized Fire Marshal Jennifer Peel Davis at the Sept. 16 Town of Florence council meeting after the Arizona Fire and Life Safety organization named her its Educator of the Year.

A town speaker identified as the fire chief said Peel Davis “has been recognized by the Arizona Fire and Life Safety as educator of the year” and credited her with leading the town’s community risk reduction programs and organizing the annual open house, including a burn-trailer demonstration that the chief said she brought to Florence and to several smaller neighboring communities.

Mayor Mary Eaton said the award was presented at the state fire school opening ceremony attended by more than 800 firefighters and called the recognition “a big deal.” The mayor asked staff and council to take a photograph with Peel Davis and the award and thanked her for her work.

Why it matters: The award recognizes the fire marshal’s outreach and public-education work, which town staff described as part of community risk reduction and fire-education efforts across Florence and neighboring communities.

What’s next: The council acknowledged the recognition and requested a photo opportunity; no formal action or funding decision was part of the recognition on Sept. 16.","The Town of Florence recognized Fire Marshal Jennifer Peel Davis for receiving the Arizona Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year award; staff highlighted her community-risk-reduction programs, open house and burn-trailer demonstrations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5978955,"Florence K-6 seeks town support for 12th annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 31",207,239000,446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825&start=239&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/5978955/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Florence-K-6-seeks-town-support-for-12th-annual-Trunk-or-Treat-on-Oct-31","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978955-45eb39a05d9a1681cfa16f157110871f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773788027&Signature=ZdyIBbpoFONtXP7ru1pT~q29cjJ8FmKz-k7I~HnsCuJECHLtXgn-k36aveRdrYtRVsV9Q0FbXIukiEHRpc91dkLlx84vHYGnboUtHzumcpXWz6St4IQ~zo8S9mLVv7SKJWpIXbasU7TCfqJEilL6FEk0cHY1lbG0s8J3MZvrgEYQVxIdWEqzVOaWpt9D0Q8lRK~gZQyBJ3IlcCy5DhHWpGI7XYMNtGbmgR8BfUxqh-utkKLQXP~2hwCJ2QrD4B0AWixFGfoNwE5jSbaGXOJYzv5vN8mkixeqslSwZ4Z-K6UwYVxvybHxBS8aSSAyTlUGZ8sZ1z1l9zDK8xN7Yf~Pww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Florence, Ariz. — Donna Rankin, speaking at the Town of Florence council meeting on Sept. 16, asked the council to continue providing safety and logistical support for Florence K-6’s 12th annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Oct. 31.

Rankin, who identified herself as representing Florence K-6, said the event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with setup starting at 8:30 a.m. on Orlando Street. “We have approximately 650 kids this year,” Rankin told the council, and the event will now include students through sixth grade after previously stopping at third grade.

She thanked the town for past support, noting the police department has managed road closures and provided security and the fire department has distributed candy when available. Rankin said Parks and Recreation also has assisted in prior years and asked that event details be given to Jeff and other town staff for dissemination.

Council members responded with appreciation and encouragement. One council member noted that residents who do not wish to participate can watch the parade route, and Vice Mayor Adam issued a public challenge to Florence Copper to participate, praising previous years’ costumes.

Why it matters: The event involves traffic control and public-safety coordination and draws many children and families to the downtown area; the school is seeking continued town operational support.

What’s next: Rankin will provide event details to town staff for coordination of road closures, emergency services and Parks & Recreation support; no formal council action was required at the Sept. 16 meeting.","Donna Rankin, representing Florence K-6, asked council for public safety and operational support — road closures, police and fire participation — for the school's 12th annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 31, expecting about 650 children from pre-K through sixth grade.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5978960,"Florence council reviews $32,000 signage package for Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds; council asks for local bid review",301,1293000,1594000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825&start=1293&end=1594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825/thumbnail_1293000.jpg","/articles/5978960/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Florence-council-reviews-32000-signage-package-for-Charles-Whitlow-Rodeo-Grounds-council-asks-for-local-bid-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978960-422b68a2c34dc8211a414a03709c4f52/orig.mp4?Expires=1773788027&Signature=FDMaEL5ljTiVgloRaiHbFoq~WPfPfsInsWtjdCG5UBEqV24i1woqjmUDDy8obk9ATrdGrvqDnT2XLqYk~3rTSv5tNLDSwLMVfoqz9dIoBLE6LNOOYrufdZsK3Hf-XyBKD5BiKAg0l8mSbkc3ZXcHeah0lAo3q41hCNcZACAT0On0-ftyJ-DJ-JslDsy8jfzmyjfziOdEB~nPSpHq3Fnf4X9qlv7eAHYtYpGEhKbURrseVM4YolvHl-wSY4OnKw7DF0fjTpro-gRfNRSTkVUilHJujNAfRyBrjEiHQ5DrFnE4F~J5E6-i47yWl0DUtugWP4308MkLHFsd3B66ExsN~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Florence, Ariz. — Town staff presented proposed signage designs and an estimated cost just over $32,000 for the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds at the Town of Florence council meeting on Sept. 16, and council members asked staff to review local contracting options before final procurement.

Jeff (town staff) told the council the package includes a double-sided primary entrance sign with an 11-foot-by-4-foot face, two vertical 1-foot-by-8-foot pole signs mounted to existing light poles, two reflective 8-foot-by-4-foot wayfinding signs placed a half-mile north and south of the entrance (the north sign would sit on ADOT property and was designed to ADOT standards), and a 5-foot-by-3-foot single-sided exit sign inside the property. Jeff said the “estimated cost for this sign package would total just over $32,000, plus town permits and fees,” and that $41,000 had been reserved for the project within an $86,000 fiscal-year allocation for recreation facility signage.

Vice Mayor Adam praised the design as “extremely attractive” and urged more prominent placement of the rodeo logo and text emphasizing the rodeo’s youth programming, saying in part, “America's Youth Rodeo is what would grab you.” Other council members likewise supported improved marketing prominence for the rodeo logo and agreed that signage along State Route 79 is important for visitor safety and tourism.

Several council members urged staff to consider ACI, a local correctional-industry facility that produces signage and other fabricated items in town. Council member Vincena said she preferred local production and questioned the $32,000 cost; Council member Bichelaro and Council member Maldonado also recommended evaluating ACI’s capacity, noting ACI has done local projects including furniture and metalwork. Jeff explained the town planned to use Summit West Signs under a cooperative purchasing agreement so the town could move quickly; he said using a competitive bid process now could delay installation and miss the rodeo event in November.

Town Manager Bruce Walls said he directed staff to proceed with the current vendor to meet the timeline: “this one's on me. I told him to go and get it done and get it done quickly,” Walls said. Council members asked staff to return quickly with cost comparisons and the rodeo commission’s marketing input; Vice Mayor Adam suggested returning the revised designs to the rodeo commission for review.

Why it matters: The signage package is intended to improve wayfinding and visitor safety on a busy corridor, support tourism and the rodeo grounds’ brand, and fit within an existing recreation-signage budget. The council supported the design but requested local vendor pricing and a final check with the rodeo commission before procurement.

What’s next: Staff will pursue procurement options and report back; the town manager authorized staff to move forward if needed to meet the November event timeline.","Staff presented designs and a $32,000 estimate for new signs at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds; council members generally liked the designs but asked staff to explore local vendor ACI and to return with options while the town manager said he had asked staff to proceed quickly.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5978965,"Florence holds public hearing on proposed 200-acre Skyview Farms annexation",300,471000,771000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825&start=471&end=771","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811069-777a0b4d49030f58a48cbfb2a7e43825/thumbnail_471000.jpg","/articles/5978965/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Florence-holds-public-hearing-on-proposed-200-acre-Skyview-Farms-annexation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5978965-950978f4f841d47046528881e9ed1531/orig.mp4?Expires=1773788027&Signature=oFZ8FSabFVUNT-XcO0EoVSXN5lf3Sf-89-M-fQgqdCo2QQcbBdpuV~9FCNrvmAIpLDnVNFkPnzD-IhAsZHREP95a2OMO0lc0xdYpkVT8v~ksRroWWEZdkMAtaII2lvJeC0TJuvoAaww6qzloRN8etdxkaCclIglFkygxhucwhf5m0W9js-TqmO5eh4uVC8~XxQNb24~JWj5yv2pbNUvSZj2i-DQr2yP0vZbbMQOwZTQNXJa1McNtOmpX8gVYGrYf0bK6WbDuJibuvRGzgbf~4mEQqGB8gqybsKngGSBpQwDfTNtZkMVZImfz4vEkpcig3M4J5MtO~BaxYqu0lCxFbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Florence, Ariz. — The Town of Florence on Sept. 16 received public comment and staff briefing on a petition to annex roughly 200 acres at the northeast corner of East Heritage Road and the Yeager Road alignment.

Town planner Marcela Benitez told the council the parcel is “approximately 200 acres,” that it “has a single owner” and that an authorization form has been submitted. Benitez said the parcel shares two boundaries with the town longer than 200 feet and is not a county island, which she said meets Arizona statutory requirements for annexation. She said the property is currently zoned General Rural (GR) in Pinal County and would transition to the town’s nearest residential zoning (R-1) if annexed; the owner would then seek an amendment to bring the land into the existing Skyview Planned Unit Development.

The petition and map were submitted to the Pinal County recorder on Aug. 20, Benitez said, and the town is “within the 30 day waiting period as required by the state.” Notices were placed in the Pinal Central Dispatch on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, three signs were posted on the property and letters were sent to property owners and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, she said.

No members of the public spoke at the hearing. After staff presentation and a brief exchange among council members — including a council member who said they had already discussed the petition with the director of community development — Mayor Mary Eaton closed the hearing. The council did not take a vote on annexation at the meeting.

Why it matters: Annexation would bring the land under Florence’s zoning and permitting authority and enable the owner to pursue development using the town’s Skyview PUD standards. The process remains subject to statutory timelines and future council action.

What’s next: Benitez said staff will return with the ordinance after the statutory waiting period ends; the council gave no direction to approve or deny the annexation on Sept. 16.","The Town of Florence opened and closed a public hearing on Sept. 16 for a petition to annex about 200 acres at the northeast corner of East Heritage Road and the Yeager Road alignment; no council vote was taken while the petition remains in a 30-day statutory waiting period.","actionData","errors"]

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