Snowflake council unanimously approves rezoning, permits, $294,300 WIFA grant and town manager contract
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At its March 1, 2022 meeting, the Snowflake Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning ordinance, multiple land-use permits and variances, procurement and engineering contracts, an intergovernmental library agreement, a $294,300 WIFA grant agreement for water-rights legal counsel, and a new town manager employment contract following executive session.
The Snowflake Town Council on March 1 approved a package of routine and project items, including a rezoning ordinance, land-use permits, several procurement and design awards, and a $294,300 grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to support legal work on water rights.
Joe Jarvis, town planning staff, told the council a rezoning request for parcel 202-30-009Q is consistent with surrounding land use; the council read and then approved Ordinance 2022-03 to rezone the parcel from agricultural (AG) to R-2. Jarvis also presented a special-use permit for Rogers to allow a second residence for an immediate family member; Planning & Zoning recommended approval with a 12-month time limit, and the council approved that permit with the recommended stipulation.
Council also approved a variance request for three Rhoton parcels (202-31-034, 035 and 036) to allow parcels smaller than five acres in AG zoning, contingent on certain sections being absorbed into existing parcels, following staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations.
Chief Martin briefed the council on vehicle procurement after Dodge canceled a fleet order affecting several agencies. The town anticipates acquiring replacement Chevrolet patrol vehicles from Holiday Autogroup between October and December; the council unanimously approved the purchase.
Ella McAdams presented an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Show Low to exchange computers for library staff hours on behalf of the Snowflake-Taylor Library; the council approved the IGA.
Town Manager Brian Richards presented a new Water Line Extension Policy that includes provisions allowing flexibility and potential reimbursement for property owners who initially finance an extension; the council adopted the policy.
On infrastructure contracting, Richards said staff received requests for qualifications for sewer system improvement design and recommended Ironside Engineering and Development over other proposers, in part because that firm is more local than an alternative, Woodson. The council approved the design services award.
Richards also reported that Arizona Senate Bill 1823 enables WIFA funding to help communities secure legal counsel to defend water rights; the Town of Snowflake has been awarded $294,300 through WIFA. The council approved accepting the grant agreement.
The council approved a proposed change to the personnel policy manual intended to better incentivize employees to work weekend funerals.
After moving into executive session under Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03(A)(1) to discuss the Town Manager employment agreement, the council returned to open session and, on a motion by Allison Perkins seconded by Bob Flake, approved the employment agreement for Brian Richards; councilmembers praised his work during the post-executive-session discussion.
All motions recorded during the meeting passed unanimously; Cory Johnson was noted as absent for votes. The meeting concluded with councilmember reports and a manager’s update on capital projects, including drainage work at the fire station and football field, a pending pool project affected by supply-chain delays, and a planned trail between Snowflake and Taylor. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.