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Public works staff demonstrated a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) program using vehicle-mounted scanning equipment and software (RMT) that maps pavement quality across the town. The presentation said five town vehicles are currently equipped with scanners and forward-facing cameras; data are processed and uploaded geospatially to a dashboard that breaks roads into segments and assigns PCI scores (green = very good; red = poor). The town-wide average PCI reported in the demonstration was 65.

Why it matters: The program provides analytical data to help the town prioritize maintenance, choose treatments (for example, high-density mineral bond vs. chip seal) and maximize the useful life of pavement assets. Staff said the technology allows recurring automatic scans without hiring an external consultant each year, which they estimated would cost roughly $100,000 versus an internal cost of about $12,000 per year for the current arrangement.

Contract approved: Council approved a cooperative-use contract using City of Mesa contract No. 202-2159 with Holbrook Asphalt Company (contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000) for pavement preservation services. Town staff said the request is for a multi-year (three-year as presented) agreement to provide flexibility for scheduling and response to availability, weather and project sequencing. The contract is intended for HA5 pavement-preservation treatments applied to asphalt roads (not chip-sealed main-street sections), with initial project areas highlighted including First Street and Sunrise Estates Phase 2.

Technical details from the presentation: Staff said the PCI tool records evidence (photographs and defect mapping), reports segment-level PCI scores (e.g., sample segments scored in the low 70s), and can generate historical trend data as the town collects more scans. Staff noted the tool will help determine when to intervene — for example, crack sealing or slurry treatments — before deterioration requires full reclamation. The presenter said roads typically are modeled on a 20-year useful life and that preventative treatments extend useful life; the software also tracks patch repairs, which show PCI increases after maintenance.

Council discussion: Council members praised the technology as a cost-effective asset-management tool. Vice Mayor Adam asked about the difference between outsourcing a one-time survey and the town’s ongoing approach; staff replied that an outside survey could be far more expensive and that the in-house scanning creates an ongoing baseline and a lower recurring cost. Council asked that staff use PCI data alongside traffic volume and functional classification when prioritizing projects.

What to watch: Staff said they will continue data collection and return with more detailed project recommendations and cost estimates as the PCI database grows. The council approved the cooperative-use contract by voice vote; staff indicated existing pavement preservation budget lines support planned work this year but noted out-year funding will depend on future budgets.

Contract action (recorded): Cooperative use contract with Holbrook Asphalt Company (City of Mesa contract No. 202-2159), amount not to exceed $1,500,000; motion passed by voice vote (aye).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting January 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town staff demonstrated vehicle-mounted pavement scanning and a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) map; council approved a cooperative-use contract (City of Mesa contract 202-2159) with Holbrook Asphalt Company for pavement preservation not to exceed $1.5 million.","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},6392421,"Langley Properties seeks light-industrial rezoning for 110-acre site; offers 50-foot perimeter setback",471,2557000,3028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2109778-59f3276bf854774e1819869f4bd7fec3&start=2557&end=3028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2109778-59f3276bf854774e1819869f4bd7fec3/thumbnail_2557000.jpg","/articles/6392421/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Langley-Properties-seeks-light-industrial-rezoning-for-110-acre-site-offers-50-foot-perimeter-setback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392421-d3e030e75704027a33812a2028fd1019/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816255&Signature=dCLrnquyMO3UuYvuLvEPhV1dku3wUDW6wC-UZfbUpBzY94lx5uhgUa8DGNsIpcaeCsoCz8n3dvKNeUuB0J0mMdq22RQQq2ti4x6p48aYMkb~VvBHIg7hApWjNgU2NYIV2hYQFrxm2Xc2RwXCqYJUzO0csr4WPRBFq2T4CJSTVLVEOnfj91L2VnC6XlwftNpMVdlk6MzgmaeRx8qZdBIlszllOBy2tZmkMHgDVbpjnvPNqKKQtlimZfDIpsdGQm6Liy08YkYaisXV0gn9jr0tIVlO~mXJouB5D7XJz29pWplTFkA2kcMSH6rJQLq817UnHlYbsbniXiJRxzcPoHSSLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Langley Properties on Jan. 6 presented a first reading to rezone roughly 110 acres near Diversion Dam Road and Bowling Road — identified in application materials as “Bowling Industrial 110” — from Rural Agriculture (RA-10 and RA-4) to Light Industrial (LI). The applicant told council the general plan already designates the area for employment uses and said rezoning would bring land-use zoning into alignment with the general plan.

Why it matters: The property is adjacent to existing industrially zoned parcels and near a state prison; rezoning could allow future industrial development and influence traffic, local services and neighbors’ property values. Langley Properties’ application drew neighborhood concern about traffic, safety and compatibility with adjacent residential parcels.

What the applicant proposed: Jennifer Ruby, representing Langley Properties and its ownership partnership Langley Lewis Holdings LLC and Comena Group, said the company does not yet have a specific developer or end user. The firm is seeking LI zoning to make the site marketable to industrial buyers and asked council to accept the first reading. As a voluntary mitigation, the applicant offered a minimum 50-foot building setback from all perimeter property lines; the town’s code otherwise requires varying setbacks (25 or 50 feet depending on frontage) and allows parking to encroach up to 15% of required setback area.

Public comments and neighbor concerns: Neighbors and attendees raised concerns about traffic, potential impacts on taxes and safety in relation to the nearby prison. Several residents asked that the rezoning be broadly publicized and that the town not “harvest” past candidates or decisions for other agenda items — comments offered in the same meeting’s earlier items — and asked why the process differed from previous open-application appointments. One property owner, Carl Bridal, who owns the 10 acres adjacent to the project, thanked the applicant for the 50-foot setback but asked whether perimeter walls could be raised from typical six feet to seven or eight feet to discourage potential thefts; he asked the council to consider additional buffering. Another attendee asked whether solar farms could be placed on the site; the applicant replied that solar is not a permitted use in light industrial zoning and would require an additional process.

Staff and procedural points: Planning staff (Maricella Benitez) said the Planning and Zoning Commission held a hearing Dec. 5 and recommended approval. The council opened a public hearing on the ordinance (Ordinance No. 745-25) and received public comments; the item was continued for a second reading and potential action at the council’s Jan. 25 meeting.

Next steps: The council set the second reading/possible action for Jan. 25, 2025. If rezoned, future development would require additional public review: a buyer or developer would likely submit a site plan and follow design review and site-plan approval processes that include public hearings.

Technical clarifications offered at the hearing: The applicant emphasized that the 50-foot setback was a voluntary stipulation intended to provide additional buffer for adjacent property owners; applicant representatives said parking could still occupy up to 15% of required setback area under the existing code. The applicant also clarified that Langley Properties is primarily a land investor and typically does not build vertical improvements itself, instead entitling land to make it marketable to end users.

Ordinance referenced: Ordinance No. 745-25 (first reading) — zone change of approximately 110 acres to Light Industrial (LI).","At a Jan. 6 public hearing, Langley Properties asked the Florence Town Council for first-reading approval to rezone about 110 acres known as Bowling Industrial 110 from rural agriculture to light industrial and offered a voluntary 50-foot building setback around the parcel; council set a second reading for Jan. 25.",{"_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},6392426,"Florence council appoints Arthur “Snake” Neal to vacant seat after reconsideration attempt fails",1944,55000,1999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2109778-59f3276bf854774e1819869f4bd7fec3&start=55&end=1999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2109778-59f3276bf854774e1819869f4bd7fec3/thumbnail_55000.jpg","/articles/6392426/Florence/Pinal-County/Arizona/Florence-council-appoints-Arthur-Snake-Neal-to-vacant-seat-after-reconsideration-attempt-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6392426-d0aa5fd4199629c79fb9d5a43bde1e7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816255&Signature=deA2bSg-JJip~e1sM8KX0xp3RLbFybSyqpZSAg~4J7g4wvuLA7C30H6XjSB7lFE0ZegstRfJlqPhmTLGYTlSODTnuT4OHF975UXlTiHxBJSftq0pUX1zREs2t8wfrhN9pspRZ6ChwUDgNGWPnX~bZZjwZFNzLo0s1YOM1~3CAyU6L8iKZGi4oVFcvDmTFi6aeslraRDv951As4YT9apEGod8MAwlhUIYl9A~HFzUWe0tdxcpWo2Ys442WgsH2eR2PPG7DwZjCEYAEfG4FS09FuYbnbc0HkQwkKRojLzPyJUGeMTB2LWV~mlaLpNql5qLlhGxG9ISg~jdytEt20NKsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Florence Town Council on Jan. 6 appointed Arthur “Snake” Neal to fill a council vacancy until the next regular election, after a motion to reconsider the council’s earlier December action failed in a roll-call vote.

The reconsideration motion — offered by Council Member Jose Maldonado and seconded by Vice Mayor Adam — would have reopened the Dec. 15 decision and allowed the council to revisit how the vacancy was being filled. At roll call on Jan. 6 the motion failed, and the council then proceeded to consider appointing a candidate to serve until the seat is filled by the next election. The council later voted to appoint Arthur Neal; the council administered his oath the same night.

Why it matters: The appointment fills a council seat that would otherwise remain vacant until the next election, restoring a seven-member council and allowing the body to act on pending items. The process drew sustained public comment and debate about whether the town should reopen applications or confine consideration to recent candidates.

Public comment centered on the selection process. Brian Chipman, a Florence resident, urged the council not to limit consideration to a small set of prior applicants, saying the approach excluded “about 24,000 people who are qualified adults in this town” and that past practice had favored an open application process. Resident Sherry Hart said the council should “stick by what you voted on” in December and warned that repeatedly reopening votes could set a bad precedent. Courtney Ramirez, who said she did not attend the December meeting, asked the council to explain the legal process for filling vacancies so residents could better understand why some seats are appointed rather than filled by election.

Council members framed their decision as a balance between public input and the need for continuity. Vice Mayor Adam said the special meeting was intended to give the public an opportunity to speak and to be responsive, noting council members receive the agenda at the same time as the public and cannot retroactively require residents to attend. Council Member [Bucielato] and Council Member Maldonado each said they reviewed constituent emails and stood by their prior votes; Bucielato expressed concern about reversing a prior vote absent additional information.

After discussion the council moved to appoint Arthur “Snake” Neal. The motion carried with four affirmative votes and two opposing votes; the mayor administered the oath, and Neal took his seat immediately.

Council action (recorded):
- Motion to reconsider Dec. 15 appointment: mover — Council Member Jose Maldonado; second — Vice Mayor Adam. Outcome: failed at roll-call vote (motion did not pass).
- Motion to appoint Arthur “Snake” Neal to fill the vacancy until the next election: motion moved and seconded (recorded motion carried; affirmative votes: 4; negative votes: 2). Neal was sworn in and assumed his duties immediately.

What remains: The council will hold its next regular meeting as scheduled; the appointed member serves until the seat is filled in the next election. The public comments on whether to use an open application process or limit consideration to recent candidates were not converted into a formal direction to staff at the Jan. 6 meeting.

Neal’s swearing-in concluded the agenda item; he will participate in council business going forward.","After public comment and a failed motion to reconsider a December 15 appointment, the Florence Town Council voted to appoint Arthur “Snake” Neal to fill a council vacancy; Neal was sworn in immediately.","actionData","errors"]

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