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Ordinance on electronic participation: Council approved Ordinance No. 2025‑952, amending Town Code Article 2‑4 to clarify when council members may appear and participate in meetings through electronic means. The ordinance was adopted on second reading by unanimous vote. The ordinance text, as read on the record, states it becomes effective 30 days after passage.

Citizens Recreation Facility Advisory Committee: Council approved by a 5‑2 vote a proposed list of members for the 2025 Citizens Recreation Facility Advisory Committee after the item returned from subcommittee review. A vice mayor commended staff for following direction from the subcommittee in the selection process.

Consent agenda and appointments: The council approved the remaining consent agenda items by a single motion, including the appointment of Christa to the Library Board of Trustees; the consent motion passed unanimously.

Other procedural notes: The council removed item 10C (flag display/town policy) from the agenda for later discussion and approved the remainder of the agenda at the start of the meeting.

What's next: Items remanded or removed from tonight's agenda will be rescheduled for future meetings as appropriate; staff will proceed with onboarding for approved advisory committee members and the appointed library trustee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Town Council Meeting Thursday, April 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of formal council actions on April 10, including passage of an electronic participation ordinance, Citizens Recreation Facility Advisory Committee appointments (5‑2), approval of several consent items and a library trustee appointment.","taxTitle","Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona","taxId",3936,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6598150,"Prescott Valley awards $1.35 million contract for Summit Tank 18‑inch waterline",194,1462000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae&start=1462&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae/thumbnail_1462000.jpg","/articles/6598150/Prescott-Valley/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Prescott-Valley-awards-135-million-contract-for-Summit-Tank-18inch-waterline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598150-c43880a4a9873fe29b5fadac051eb105/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447594&Signature=k4YmTLHIan~TaYcDxnX2u2734ekvGW-C4t4Q2YM0kh91-AhDQDYzDRalICHfMYzCoC0y-EwYkxRznbahJYyGz49wSmrJUI6z9QQaEJYe12xkbShBcaMyP9NlZkJuFBa-t6IbQT~iaCGLTHQnY~8dttzb8Z9SmswySixO-pVldAuqp8DTWWAR~rWFF7Z~mDX7R8wJUcHM6D04pfM5PMdd184~RHK~lFyBV6XORDK9v0l4myw~nnUc2QWZwHjj-sinIeaMiWu~Lo~sAgIiDfcsyHAzPhw8pXaZL7NkBWW4w943CEs3sO41lFmx6ADZg7ErHCNaHa79b7VCmlcEaQqXVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott Valley Town Council voted unanimously on April 10 to award a construction contract to Earth Resources Corporation for the Summit Tank 18‑inch Waterline Project (CIP CW2507) in the amount of $1,346,462.

The project is intended to increase water flow into the area served by the Summit Tank, including the Jasper neighborhood and Castle Canyon Mesa, and to better utilize the 4,000,000‑gallon Summit Tank storage. Staff described the award as the second phase of a multi‑phase effort that expanded the tank in a prior phase; a future third phase will upsize the booster station at the bottom of the hill.

Public works staff told council they received nine bids, with the low bidder withdrawing and the next low bid from Earth Resources Corporation becoming the recommended award. The contract awards and scope were presented to council, and staff recommended entering contract with Earth Resources Corporation for the stated amount.

Council approved the contract by unanimous vote. Town staff will proceed with contract execution and coordinate construction scheduling, required locates and public notifications with the contractor.

What's next: Execution of the contract and preconstruction coordination; staff said additional phases may follow, including booster station upsize work to complete system improvements for the Summit Tank storage.","Council awarded Earth Resources Corporation the contract for the Summit Tank 18‑inch waterline project (CIP CW2507) for $1,346,462 to improve water flow to Jasper and Castle Canyon Mesa; vote was unanimous.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6598155,"Prescott Valley council adopts updated 2025 drainage manual with green stormwater guidance",492,3091000,3583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae&start=3091&end=3583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae/thumbnail_3091000.jpg","/articles/6598155/Prescott-Valley/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Prescott-Valley-council-adopts-updated-2025-drainage-manual-with-green-stormwater-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598155-917685ce08de5f8bd79d4437bda41cfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447594&Signature=I6CYTCXpxAwrIL8MBmJ-LrQ29LhVt6BuOoF2V9Ekz6hjljCSHI9lIsocWUJaaACbluBYh7JXlgMJH0olaT3irUK9Qiej5IrOsD7gKZfs2MlQzRxh6g7AP0QQGBmniBbuGdR6j0T7Dn7HuxGWw1l7~eypS9rUf9B-~657oZiSrAobwxpPzoims0SL6~VQS3orBSB0WOrxEre56xtfuseThcX4bgBwVtgov4DVF5GrcuV9kNm0j~Dzq9PF3QKZhmmpyXfaq8RmvT9uNb7hd-qY7K-gUV3hg2DmoatDm9JUAs5NLTmjSrBQ-F7h7CE0YlQdssfy8yThDfIiflSd8ZsAxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott Valley Town Council on April 10 authorized the mayor to sign a resolution adopting the 2025 Prescott Valley Uniform Drainage Policies and Standards Manual, a comprehensive update to the town's February 2006 manual. The resolution passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The update consolidates traditional drainage standards with green stormwater infrastructure and low‑impact development practices to improve stormwater management and long‑term water security for the town.

Staff and a consultant from West Consultants summarized the changes and emphasized new guidance on green stormwater infrastructure, soil‑based infiltration, permeable block pavements and active systems such as rainwater cisterns. The consultant described combining drainage and low‑impact development guidance into a single manual, saying the approach was intended to increase clarity for the development community and to make green infrastructure more accessible than in the previous document.

The manual updates reference several other manuals and regulatory sources used in the region, including the Flood Control District of Maricopa County's policies, ADOT hydrology guidance and Yavapai County standards, while adding local adaptations for Prescott Valley's conditions. The consultant highlighted examples such as chicanes that provide traffic calming and plantable areas for harvesting runoff, permeable block surfaces chosen for lower clogging risk, and deep infiltration systems intended to accelerate percolation to benefit the local aquifer.

Council members asked clarifying questions about specific practices; when asked to define a \"chicane,\" the consultant described it as a roadway feature that slows traffic and provides space to harvest stormwater for landscaping. The resolution adopting the manual directs staff to implement the updated standards in plan review and development permits.

What's next: The updated manual will be used in evaluating future development and retrofit projects. Staff said the document aims to provide clearer guidance for applicants and promote practices the town described as advancing long‑term water security.","The town adopted a revised Drainage Policies and Standards Manual that incorporates green stormwater infrastructure and low‑impact development practices, replacing the 2006 manual.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6598159,"Prescott Valley council approves five-year license for MetroNet fiber build",1450,1605000,3055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae&start=1605&end=3055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048323-ed7653bb0b0e8fbefb06b2bc58852aae/thumbnail_1605000.jpg","/articles/6598159/Prescott-Valley/Yavapai-County/Arizona/Prescott-Valley-council-approves-five-year-license-for-MetroNet-fiber-build","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598159-edc935b09861dd8864067a3a377a2362/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447594&Signature=diGbvKE2PDfMG0Wg0IAVe2aQ8fiHFTnlNAx3BVrz7VW4IhHgDv-rl6C-glQ-OeoX7DQxDfTZVGYYrpgMv8RwshS2MIpFys5Xr8E7hyoo5JPUfW-YqpDef2hhBOxgRg44MFtefWzjXbcz8q6saE1zG4ddqsw4dMlTuT1qyUVELVFtxBS6RW7LHJ2o2onVUnXzuE~F74cueba9McYzW35sLAaohVi1wL-GGhNEmJlVFw1c~9P5e8jVoqSH78hAoJ9z4ltvnulmeRbt3OjwrrRavLuVwGTUi1kk5P-Iio2mvSFmtANVEvpTzySqh79j1TsLfILdWsutQGb0XA9ekJnJFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prescott Valley Town Council on April 10 approved a five‑year license allowing VEXUS Fiber LLC, doing business as MetroNet, to construct, operate and maintain a fiber optic network in the town's rights of way. The motion passed by voice vote with a 5‑1 tally and one abstention.

The license authorizes MetroNet to build a fiber network designed to pass about 15,500 homes and represents a private investment MetroNet estimated at approximately $18.5 million. MetroNet representatives said the build will be conducted neighborhood‑by‑neighborhood over about 12 to 18 months, with an initial construction start and customer availability targeted for July or August of the year discussed.

Why it matters: Council approval allows MetroNet crews to begin permitting and onsite construction work in public rights of way and starts the town's process of accommodating a new internet service provider. MetroNet said it would be the internet service provider (ISP) after construction and will employ local technicians for installations and maintenance.

MetroNet representatives described technical and customer‑service features of the planned network. A company presenter said MetroNet is “the nation's largest independently owned fiber optic company” and that service tiers would range from about 150/150 Mbps up to multi‑gigabit symmetrical options for residential and business customers. MetroNet said enterprise and institutional customers could receive larger dedicated bandwidth packages.

Company staff described a multi‑step community notification plan and a ticketing process for construction issues. The field operations manager said residents can report damages or concerns through a ticket system; contractors aim to make repairs within seven days and generally resolve problems within 24 to 48 hours, with follow‑up calls from MetroNet management to confirm satisfaction.

The council and MetroNet also discussed permitting and construction methods. MetroNet said crews will work in public right of way and will bore under roads as needed. The company said most above‑ground cabinets will be flush‑mounted to reduce visual impact, and it expects to use a mix of its own crews and a limited number of subcontractor crews, all licensed per state requirements.

On the company's regulatory status, MetroNet's attorney, Joan Burke, told the council that a MetroNet subsidiary holds a certificate of convenience and necessity and that MetroNet has an application pending for a statewide certificate. Burke said the subsidiary operating the license has the authority to build while regulatory filings are in process.

The motion approved by the council referenced state statute language in the license paperwork. One council member announced an abstention before the vote, citing employment with another communications company; the abstention was recorded and the motion passed 5‑1.

What's next: With the license approved, MetroNet said it will begin community notifications, permitting and the first neighborhood construction sequence this summer. The company said it will continue coordinating required locates, permits and daily street sheets with town staff during construction.","The Prescott Valley Town Council approved a five-year license allowing VEXUS Fiber LLC, doing business as MetroNet, to build a fiber‑to‑the‑premises network in town; council recorded a 5‑1 vote with one abstention.","actionData","errors"]

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