The Pinetop Lakeside Town Council on a two-step vote approved appointments to the town Planning and Zoning Commission, naming Mary Jane “Mimi” Sorensen and Derek (Cavey/Cavy) to serve through July 27, 2028. Councilor Heisler moved both resolutions, which the council adopted with differing tallies: the Sorensen appointment carried unanimously; the Derek appointment carried by a vote of 5 to 1.

The council recessed and then resumed the meeting to announce the results of the internal vote for the second P&Z seat. A meeting participant reported, “Harry Turner voted for Larry McCormick, and the remainder of counsel sitting up here tonight voted for Derek Cavey. So we have a majority vote for Derek Cavey for seat number 2 on the planning and zoning commission.”

The council then considered formal resolutions. Councilor Heisler moved to approve Resolution No. 251781, “appointing Mary Jane Mimi Sorensen to serve on the Pinetop Lakeside Planning and Zoning Commission with a term ending 07/27/2028.” The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. For the second appointment, Heisler moved approval of Resolution No. 251782, “appointing Derek [Cavey/Cavy] to serve on the Pinetop Lakeside Planning and Zoning Commission with a term ending 07/27/2028.” That motion was seconded and approved by a vote of 5 to 1.

Council remarks at the meeting thanked both appointees for stepping forward. The mayor told the new commissioners, “Derek and Mimi, welcome. We appreciate you stepping forward and look forward to working with you.” The council indicated staff would follow up with orientation and next steps for the commissioners.

No other debate, amendments, or referral to committees were recorded on these agenda items.

The appointments conclude formal action on two vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission; the council did not schedule additional related items at the meeting.