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Patagonia council approves subdivision code updates, fees, contracts and event license
Summary
At its May 27 meeting, the Town of Patagonia council adopted 2026 amendments to its subdivision code and a related fee schedule, approved a one‑year MOU with South32 for up to $100,000 per road‑repair project, authorized a townwide cleaning contract, recommended a special‑event liquor license, and approved routine payments.
The Town of Patagonia council on May 27 adopted several measures intended to update local land‑use rules, fund routine maintenance and support a community fundraiser.
The council unanimously adopted amendments to Town Code Chapter 15 (Subdivisions), which the agenda said were drafted to conform to recent statutory changes and to update preliminary and final plat requirements. Mayor Andrea Wood asked about the modifications during discussion; Council Member Retherford answered questions from the dais before the ordinance was adopted on a 4‑0 vote (Council Member Claverie was absent).
In a related action, the council adopted Resolution 2026‑07, approving a schedule of administrative fees for reviewing and approving subdivision plats and lot splits. Mayor Wood moved the resolution; Council Member Retherford seconded, and the motion passed 4‑0.
The council also approved an annual contract services agreement with Micaela de la Ossa to clean town buildings and public restrooms. Council Member Finch moved the contract’s approval; Vice‑Mayor Stabile seconded and the motion carried 4‑0.
Council members approved a one‑year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with mining company South32 to support minor road repairs, with project caps not to exceed $100,000 per project. During discussion Council Member Retherford questioned why the document was titled a 'Contribution Agreement' while the town manager characterized it as an MOU; Town Manager Robinson said the agreement is framed as an MOU, is for one year, and could be incorporated into the town’s broader CPBA agreement when that agreement is finalized. The MOU passed 4‑0.
The council voted 4‑0 to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve a special event liquor license for the Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc.'s annual steak fry fundraiser, scheduled June 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Central Park gazebo in front of the Senior Center, 100 Quiroga Lane.
The meeting also included routine business: the council approved accounts payable on a 4‑0 vote and accepted departmental reports as submitted.
Votes at a glance - Approval: annual cleaning contract with Micaela de la Ossa — motion by Council Member Finch; second Vice‑Mayor Stabile; outcome: approved 4‑0 (Claverie absent). - Ordinance: adopt 2026 amendments to Town Code Chapter 15 (Subdivisions) — motion by Council Member Finch; second Vice‑Mayor Stabile; outcome: adopted 4‑0. - Resolution 2026‑07: administrative fee schedule for plats and lot splits — motion by Mayor Andrea Wood; second Council Member Retherford; outcome: adopted 4‑0. - MOU with South32 for minor road repairs (≤ $100,000/project) — motion by Council Member Finch; second Council Member Retherford; outcome: approved 4‑0. - Recommendation: special event liquor license for Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc. (June 27, 2026) — motion by Mayor Andrea Wood; second Vice‑Mayor Stabile; outcome: recommended 4‑0. - Accounts payable — motion by Council Member Finch; second Vice‑Mayor Stabile; outcome: approved 4‑0.
The council adjourned at 6:12 p.m. and certified the minutes on June 10, 2026. The town clerk attested the record.
