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Melina (town staff) presented the draft changes and explained the rationale: while the town has not experienced a park bounce-house fatality, other jurisdictions have reported injuries and a recent child fatality in the Phoenix area prompted concern. Melina said the fire risk at some town park locations (notably Mountain Meadow) and the limitations of private companies' insurance coverage made a prohibition an option to reduce town liability. \"We can make requirements on these companies to have higher insurance' but the payout for those insurance does not cover what could possibly happen,\" Melina said, explaining the liability concern.

Councilors raised several issues: whether inflatable screens, event archways, small promotional inflatables or costume inflatables would be covered; whether exemptions should allow town-operated inflatable screens for town events; and whether the code should prohibit only inflatables intended for climbing/play and those requiring anchoring. The vice mayor suggested focusing the ordinance on the specific high-risk devices (bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses) and exempting other inflatables. Several councilors requested clearer definitions and attorney review before an ordinance publication.

Because the draft impacts scheduled events and requires precise definitions, the council moved to table the ordinance. Vice Mayor moved to table the item to the council meeting on April 3; the motion passed unanimously. Staff will consult with the town attorney and circulate revised language addressing definitions (for example, \"inflatables designed for recreational climbing or play that require anchoring\") and enumerating limited exemptions (town-operated inflatable screens and approved event archways).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-20-25 TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKESIDE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","After detailed public-safety and liability discussion, council voted to table proposed ordinance 25-482 (bounce houses and inflatables at town parks) to April 3 to refine definitions and exemptions.","taxTitle","Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona","taxId",54298,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6094615,"Council adopts 2024 International Building Codes and 2023 National Electric Code",415,3245000,3660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb&start=3245&end=3660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb/thumbnail_3245000.jpg","/articles/6094615/Arizona/Council-adopts-2024-International-Building-Codes-and-2023-National-Electric-Code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094615-7eac81efb1157e6fbc5b6aadfbce92cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114464&Signature=Cjo9aG~wK3xP~QcXIq21I3d-XMVSYDfMGvL-Rw4sDEwLdgkkmi4yEDU53oAhUrGzPAoJ3TvJ9jGj6ytb9q-TesegRb~1S1LFjQSQpNRW5miluscgnoNLTMVLOC3OFDtu9Jg3Ok8yfx-97pDcjxo905ZWAaRpTBeCt4NAXEqC5nVAAmI5Om1j3BhAhGdZ1cYPfevwVRSSCJ3fhEudvRp18gicRsjVbCbjoy22KDvNBSo8W2QqseyWD4EucxSnM7Wk~LUsm86-xqGOE7W6yrFWOfmfniq4ozi1piD5GtdrhfCMUX04u59uVklnmYAprwCI0J80nKg18RDPW9TrKTevAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following a public hearing, the Pinetop-Lakeside Town Council on March 18 voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 25-481, updating town code chapter 15.04.020 to reference the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) series and the 2023 National Electric Code.

Jeremiah (town staff) summarized the rationale: the International Code Council publishes new model codes on a three-year cycle, and the town's previous adoption was from 2018. \"Adopting the 2024 ICC building codes ensures that construction practice remain aligned with the latest advancements in safety and sustainability,\" Jeremiah said.

Staff highlighted a few practical changes included in the update: decks will require flashing where they attach to a structure to prevent water intrusion; finished-plumbing gas-tight tests are no longer mandatory (water or air tests are options); kitchen island receptacle requirements were revised so islands no longer must contain a receptacle but must have conduit run for a future receptacle. Council members asked specifically about residential sprinkler requirements; Jeremiah noted the sprinkler provision remains in the code but state statute prevents municipalities from enforcing that section for single-family residences.

Councilor Heisler moved approval of Ordinance 25-481; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote. No members of the public addressed the hearing on the ordinance.

The ordinance will be incorporated into town code and staff indicated the changes will help maintain regional alignment and reflect current construction safety standards.","Pinetop-Lakeside adopted ordinance 25-481 to update local code to the 2024 International Building Code family and the 2023 National Electric Code; council approved the ordinance unanimously after a public hearing and staff explanation of key changes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6094620,"Sheriff's office outlines drug enforcement gains; MCAT reports large seizures in 2024",1084,1771000,2855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb&start=1771&end=2855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb/thumbnail_1771000.jpg","/articles/6094620/Arizona/Sheriffs-office-outlines-drug-enforcement-gains-MCAT-reports-large-seizures-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094620-af8a108a43d499686feceffd301e9209/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094743&Signature=oHAswpfzhWtSIiEYBBHOFZJRnCPp1y6EkVeIFgXmhvxApGQajNYYvD5epUDuJwsr7z1C~W-kxPeD-r-4vACg5AgEhbVQCZv6PzU6rcLvKFK5adKGY1xgWEhP845tiwre0yGxo8eIH-Y5NJS36DAD4Oh82UNXxBPiPekQ6zuqaKD4RvfzWNQCtl524QkqtU-jsVorAe2LFL3bYnFofHT1cn1083XYTqLqwfEyusaMDpmFFEtPmmAxQv~1US2kFNZvQz07lY5GZTH54NXHjvkU-CStdCp1PF3s-kigD6lbjrUNZ1xJNg91fYrjZJO0qW2I3Hdw7jEoviyb5cAaDXqwVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Navajo County Sheriff's Office leaders updated the Pinetop-Lakeside Town Council on March 18 about regional law enforcement partnerships and results from the Major Crimes Apprehension Team, including large drug seizures and ongoing drug trafficking investigations.

Sheriff Klaus described a close working relationship between the sheriff's office and local police departments and noted state legislative appropriations that fund joint operations. \"This last year, we secured for the third year a million dollar appropriation from the state to help with what you're gonna see a presentation on MCAT,\" the sheriff said, describing funding that supports joint drug and investigative activity.

Chief Brian Swaney, speaking for the Major Crimes Apprehension Team, summarized 2023's and 2024's enforcement outcomes. He reported sharp seizures including roughly 622 pounds of methamphetamine seized countywide, 82 pounds of fentanyl pills (about 372,000 dosage units) in one large stop, and an increase in cocaine seizures (from 30 grams in 2023 to about 80 pounds in 2024). \"A million fentanyl pills'that is an incredible amount,\" Swaney said, adding that cartels adapt distribution based on market conditions.

Swaney described several case examples: a local investigation that recovered 7,300 fentanyl pills and one firearm, producing a sentence of seven years of intensive probation for the primary subject; a separate multi-jurisdictional case that resulted in four arrests, over a pound of cocaine seized and a multi-year prison sentence for a subject with prior convictions; and a canine stop that recovered roughly 14 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value the presentation listed at about $2 million.

Council members asked about the task force's staffing and funding mechanisms. Swaney said MCAT detectives are assigned full-time to the unit; they do not perform additional patrol duties. The sheriff's office noted that changes in Arizona law in 2021 have significantly restricted highway interdiction asset forfeiture, limiting a traditional revenue source for some task forces and increasing the importance of legislative appropriations and multiagency partnerships.

Sheriff Klaus and MCAT leaders emphasized continued information-sharing and regional collaboration with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and municipal police departments. The presentation did not include any council action; councilors thanked the sheriff's office for the update.","Navajo County Sheriff and MCAT leaders told the council about drug seizures, trafficking investigations, and regional partnerships; the presentation highlighted multiagency successes and ongoing challenges with cartel supply and forfeiture rules.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6094624,"Pinetop-Lakeside accepts clean annual audit and expenditure limitation report",1233,535000,1768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb&start=535&end=1768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842350-55aee4c0cb9593a5841a9c79cf606adb/thumbnail_535000.jpg","/articles/6094624/Arizona/Pinetop-Lakeside-accepts-clean-annual-audit-and-expenditure-limitation-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6094624-306441408ef06034ec1eee08991a9477/orig.mp4?Expires=1771094743&Signature=KxRvvbpLW4yuZMizs2VxX9WsKuYnKI1UxsRxzb4HV4xqv66FDJB7O0B3BY1DrMovpAMFji4FsBImaODdi73Iwz7BXiyO3-T2bLWdNVjbTsA70zn8B30ZoNBhDzI~AofhnwlcCQggBqAMl2TNyuYrRQr-uIhAEA4R5qTAHVFNBCDmZHiGSP7O7IlP1frQ23HPEEMwXirBLzkoOrpLsCx4rd~KppyVbx0O7sHGnnTxS4CwkCmapVF~pLGO9yeOmkpBriLDi-HvfF-Tpuh9Sq2pGYNSbsUKpaFTy8H5EaQPuDgWkaYJBxFAwviYmZYa2E712~AOqbkZ9IJDUDjrQFQ1Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pinetop-Lakeside Town Council on March 18 accepted the town's annual comprehensive financial report and the annual expenditure limitation report for the year ended June 30, 2024, after auditors presented a clean opinion and staff answered council questions.

Auditors from Hinton Burdick presented highlights of the audit and issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the town's financial statements. \"There was an unmodified or, in other words, a clean opinion on the financial statements,\" auditor Crimson Singleton said. Singleton told the council there were no reportable deficiencies in internal control or state compliance findings.

The council heard summary numbers: total government-wide net position increased by about $793,000 to roughly $7.2 million; total government expenses were presented at about $12.3 million; sales tax revenue for the year was shown at about $7.4 million. Auditor Crimson Singleton said the general fund's unassigned fund balance was about $3.2 million, roughly five months of operating expenses, which she described as a healthy position.

Council members asked for and received clarifications during the presentation. Kevin (town finance staff) introduced the audit package and noted the packet included the ACFR, management's discussion and analysis, and a letter to management listing two reportable items; auditors described overall results as favorable. Councilor Heisler moved to accept the annual expenditure and limitation report; the motion carried unanimously.

The council also approved the consent agenda by a single motion earlier in the meeting; there was no separate discussion of those routine items.

The votes recorded on the floor were unanimous; individual roll-call votes were not specified in the meeting transcript. The town will file the accepted audit documents and the annual expenditure limitation report as required by state reporting rules.","Council accepted the town's annual comprehensive financial report and annual expenditure limitation report after a presentation by the auditors; both votes carried unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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