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The meeting was held at the San Tan Valley County Complex at 31505 N. Schnepf Road, where the council approved leasing office space within the building, establishing the town's first dedicated municipal workspace.

First office space approved inside county complex

Council approved Resolution 2026-01, authorizing a lease agreement with Pinal County for municipal office space at the county complex.

Town Manager Brent Billingsley told council the space is located west of the Bronze Room area, with an expected move-in around early February.

State-shared revenues and population certification process begin

Billingsley also reported that the Arizona Department of Revenue has approved a method for distributing funds to the new town — meaning San Tan Valley will begin receiving multiple categories of revenue that municipalities rely on to operate.

He said the town will begin receiving vehicle license tax (VLT) funding, highway-related funding, and state shared revenues as a town.

Separately, Billingsley said the town received an invoice from the U.S. Census Bureau for population certification and planned to pay it immediately to get that process underway. The certified population figure is used to help determine portions of state-shared funding allocations.

Town hiring starts with six job postings

Billingsley announced the town has posted six positions as it builds a basic staff structure. Applicants can find those openings through the League of Arizona Cities and Towns employment listings.

First proclamation signed: January recognized as Anti-Human Trafficking Month

Mayor Daren Schnepf signed the town's first-ever proclamation, recognizing January as Anti-Human Trafficking Month and declaring "Not In Our City."

Representatives connected to the Not In Our City effort addressed council, thanked the town for taking a public stand, and invited residents to a community event, Night of Hope, scheduled for Feb. 22, 2026, at Pure Heart Church in Glendale.

"This is our first proclamation that we have done as a town," Schnepf said during the presentation, calling it a meaningful way to mark an issue he described as important to the community.

Three key "startup government" actions approved unanimously

In addition to the lease and proclamation, council voted unanimously on several foundational operational items:

Budget presentation previews major decisions ahead

Council also received an informational budget overview from the town's finance consultant outlining how Arizona municipal budgeting works - including revenue categories (like sales tax), fund structure, and statutory deadlines.

A significant topic was expenditure limitation, including how newly incorporated towns operate under state limits in the near term and how alternative options (such as "home rule") are typically handled through future elections.

A separate, more detailed presentation related to transaction privilege tax (sales tax) was referenced for a future meeting.

Billingsley confirmed upcoming agenda presentations from Pinal County departments:

Public comments push traffic safety, rezoning notifications, and town identity

During call to the public, residents urged the town to address two themes early in its life as a municipality:

The mayor indicated interest in placing town identity and traffic safety discussions on a future agenda.

Executive session held for town clerk candidate discussion

Council voted to enter executive session to discuss matters related to a town clerk candidate. No additional public agenda items were scheduled after executive session.

A man is repeatedly exposing himself to a San Tan Valley neighborhood and despite multiple calls to law enforcement, he hasn't stopped.

What they're saying:

Barbara Diaz says her street in the Johnson Ranch neighborhood in San Tan Valley is a family-friendly as it gets, with a school around the corner.

"We live in a very high traffic area where the kids are always walking by," she said.

That was until her sister's friend saw her neighbor hanging out in his driveway – all the way out.

"She was like, ‘Why is your neighbor sitting outside naked?’ I'm like, ‘What are you talking about?’" said Barbara's sister. "I was just floored. I was like, ‘That is unbelievable.’ I like I didn't even know how to react."

Diaz and her sister called the Sheriff's Office, who told them that because the friend who witnessed the exposure does not live here, there's nothing they could do. But a few days later, Diaz's sister saw her neighbor back in the driveway, leaving little to the imagination.

"Sure enough, he was sitting out there without any pants on fully exposed," said Barbara's sister.

And when they called the sheriff's office again, the deputy saw it all for himself.

"He’s like, ‘Yeah… he’s not wearing any pants,’" said Barbara's sister.

Controversy is brewing in San Tan Valley where a man living in the community apparently likes to sun himself in his own driveway while wearing nothing from the waist down. Neighbors have complained that there are children in the area, but they say nothing has been done. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

The man told the deputy he was trying to get a tan.

"He’s like, ‘Why don’t you go in your backyard?’ The sun doesn’t hit in my backyard," Barbara said.

But once again, Barbara and her sister were told nothing could be done.

"They said, 'Well, we can't really do anything because there's no actual victim,'" Barbara said. "My sister did say, ‘Well, I am the victim. I saw them.’ Like, well, unless you are a minor or there are kids around, we really can't arrest them."

But as the mother of a 10-year-old daughter, Diaz wants the nudity to stop.

"We shouldn't have to tell our kids, look away. So you don't see something in your own neighborhood, especially a family neighborhood," she said.

And while she didn't set out to expose her neighbor, she says her daughter comes first.

"I would die if my daughter sees that like I would die, literally die," she said. "There’s no therapy in the world for that."

What's next:

The sheriff's office says they've received multiple calls about the man and that they are investigating. A spokesperson also said they've also reached out to adult protective services.

The Source: FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz gathered information and interviews for this story.

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is reviewing a case about EPCOR, the company that provides water and sewer service in the San Tan area. EPCOR has asked the ACC for permission to raise water and wastewater rates, which could change how much families and businesses pay each month.

This case is officially listed as: Docket No. WS-01303A-24-0130

Because this decision affects many people, the ACC is giving the public two ways to take part: (1) intervene in the case, or (2) leave a public comment.

Below is a simple breakdown of both options.

1. How to Intervene (For People Who Want to Be Part of the Case)

Intervening means you become an official party in the case. This is more serious than commenting and gives you special rights, like:

You should only intervene if the outcome will directly affect you and you want to be actively involved.

How to Request Intervention

To intervene, you must send a written request by: January 12, 2026

You can file your request:

By Mail: Arizona Corporation Commission Docket Control 1200 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007

Online (eFiling): https://azcc.gov/hearing/efiling

Your request must include:

More details and sample forms are available at azcc.gov under: Divisions → Hearing → Intervene in a Case

2. How to Comment If You Don't Want to Intervene

You do not need to intervene to share your opinion.

Anyone can leave a simple public comment. Your comment becomes part of the case file and is reviewed by ACC staff.

Ways to Comment: Speak at the Meeting

You can give a comment in person or by phone during public comment time at ACC meetings.

Mail a Written Comment

Send a letter (include the docket number) to: Arizona Corporation Commission Consumer Services Section 1200 West Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007

To comment online. go to: azcc.gov → Divisions → Hearing → Make a Public Comment in a Docket

Follow the Docket for Updates

If you just want updates, you can click Follow the Docket on the ACC website to get email alerts without intervening.

What This Case Is About

EPCOR has filed a request to raise water and wastewater rates for customers in the San Tan Water and Wastewater Districts. This is known as a rate case.

Here's why it matters:

All documents for this case—including filings, notices, and updates—are posted on the ACC's e-Docket website and are usually available within 24 hours.

Why Public Input Matters

Rate cases affect thousands of homes and businesses. Whether you choose to intervene or simply leave a public comment, the ACC encourages residents to share their thoughts before a final decision is made.