200 - A Frame signs - The Council discussed the second reading of an ordinance that would allow A Frame signs to become permanently legal, but restricts placement to within 35' of the business' entrance.

        Part 1: 12-4-12

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh74DvM1E3c  

        Part 2: 12-4-12

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuPZxHZ4Wek

        Part 3: 12-4-12

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqxdIDxbgQI                             

    199 - Carefree: 2012 Christmas decorations - Downtown Carefree and the Desert Gardens decorated for Christmas.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vovQDD-17Do 

    198 - 2012 Carefree Christmas Festival Fireworks - 12/8/12: 2012 Carefree Christmas Festival Fireworks slide show set to music.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYfry6PQxh0  

    197 - Carefree acquires open space - 12/4/12: Working with the Desert Foothills Land Trust, Carefree used the Open Space fund to acquire a 30 acre parcel.  An adjacent 10 acre parcel was donated to the Land Trust by the same property owner.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDCEY2W2rDU

    196 - Carefree Christmas Festival update - 12/4/12: Jo Gemmill updated the Council on the final information on the Christmas Festival.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vglUzOAX4mo&list=UUiL9eWRuc6rwuZa0Lhi9AbQ&index=1

    195 - Carefree signs - 11/13/12: The Council discussed the ramifications of permanently allowing A frame signs in the downtown commercial core within 35 ft. of the business' entrance.  Action will potentially be taken on it at the next meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riZ4LY4d49A   

    194 - Carefree audit results - clean audit - 11/13/12: The results of the independent audits of the previous fiscal year were announced.  The audits for the Town, the Court, and the Water Company were declared "clean".

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGNxKD6AGM  

    193 - Upgrade of the EKG heart monitoring devices - 11/13/12: Carefree will be upgrading the EKG heart monitoring devices.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb4b4cvQsco   

    192 - Battle Hymn of the Republic - 11/11/12: Ted Dimon read the Battle Hymn of the Republic at the 2012 Carefree Veteran's Day event.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty77k5WYi9k   

    191 - Carefree Veterans Day, Last Post and Taps - 11/11/12: Don Morosic performs bugle calls The Last Post and Taps at the Carefree Salute to Veterans event.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oawwstAHdc8               

    190 - Packages From Home - 11/11/12: Susan Haines talks about the Packages From Home Program, which sends packages to soldiers serving overseas.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW-xdlL073g   

    189 - Color Guard & National Anthem - 11/11/12: The Cactus Shadow High School students who are members of the Arizona Heritage Project walked the Presentation of Colors.  Mayor Schwan led the audience in The Pledge of Allegiance.  April Manchester-Miller sang the National Anthem.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9CsJZJuHK0  

    188 - Carefree's Arizona Heritage Project - 11/11/12: Cactus Shadows High School History teacher Barbara Hatch spoke about the Arizona Heritage Project at the Salute to Veterans event.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF-OGTaMb8U  

    187 - WWII veteran and high school students dance - 11/11/12: While the Main Event Band played "Johnny Be Good", a WWII vet danced with a girl from the high school Color Guard.  Two other girls also began to dance.  Very fun!

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYiT9ew_4Bs   

    186 - Five years - From Occupation to Liberation - 11/11/12: The Keynote Speaker was Marcelle Chase, a survivor of the WWII Nazi occupation of her hometown in Belgium. She recounted her memories of that ordeal at the Carefree "Salute to Veterans" event.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PnCQIxfY_c 

    185 - MCSO report - 10/13/12: Deputy Goza from MCSO reported on ways we can protect ourselves and our property, and encouraged residents to act as MCSO's eyes and ears, calling when anything out of the ordinary is seen or heard.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadBkXf5jdI   

    184 - Proposition 451, the Carefree General Plan - 10/13/12: At the Town Hall meeting, Carefree Mayor David Schwan wanted to make Carefree voters aware of ballot Proposition 451. Located on the upper right hand corner of the front page of the ballots, it addresses the latest update of the Carefree General Plan, which requires voter approval in order to be adopted.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d824c993kqo   

    183 - Carefree to boost WiFi signal by sundial - 10/2/12: The Wifi signal was spotty near the sundial, so the Council voted to add an antenna to boost the signal in that area.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaGtGjFVT24     

    182 - New Carefree Planning Commisioner - 10/2/12: Les Peterson was appointed to fill the seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and was sworn in at the Council meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcCmqr9x2Mo 

    181 - Carefree's Veteran's Day announcement - 10/2/12: Councilman Arthur Gimson announced that the 4th annual Veteran's Day "Salute to Veterans" will be held in downtown Carefree on November 11th, from 3-5 PM.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3TqUPOP8Ws   

    180 - Carefree Council terms - 10/2/12: The Carefree Council discussed changing the term of the next Council to conform with the new state statute requiring elections to be held on even numbered years.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWD_MXvI54    

    179 - Carefree Gardens 2013 calendars for sale - 9/4/12: 2013 calendars made with photos submitted for the 2012 Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest are now available at Carefree Town Hall. The price is $16.55, including tax.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLNwnQk45rs                           

    178 - Candidate selection to fill the vacated seat - 9/4/12: After listening to the candidates, and engaging in discussions, the Carefree Council chose John Crane to fill the seat vacated by Jim Van Allen.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC2y2nIngt8

    177- Carefree Streets Project - 8/7/12: Gary Neiss presented the 2012 Carefree Street Maintenance and Repair project and bid.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mel4lSre3BY   

    176 - Applicants requested for vacated Council seat - 8-/7/12: Mayor Schwan asked citizens who are interested in filling the Council seat vacated by Jim Van Allen to submit a one page letter to Town Hall by 4:30 PM, August 24th.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_qghKAU4Aw  

    175 - Carefree Financial Report 2011/12 - 8/7/12: Jim Keen presented the 2011/12 fiscal year financial report.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCSqzUgP_z8   

    174 - Sonoran Arts League Show - 8/7/12: Incoming SAL president Karen Smith-Lovejoy spoke about bringing the show back to Carefree.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIoVDlK2qes   

    173 - Carefree Blood Drive - 8/7-/12: Carefree will be holding a Blood Drive on August 18th at the Carefree Fire Station.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqdsM_cpv7I   

    172 - Foothills Caring Corps. awards - 8/7/12: Councilman Arthur Gimson announced 2 awards given to the Foothills Caring Corps.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMo7FHy8FLo                

    171 - APS 69 Kv project - 8/7/12: Vern Braaksma spoke about the 69 Kv project that will run additional lines for an alternative power supply, should the existing one be compromised.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWX9O2lQcPg   

    170 - APS Presentation - 8/7/12: Vern Braaksma presented information about APS's settlement with the AZ Corp. Commission, alternative energy, and summer readiness.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW-wwlDvjq4  

    169 - Candidate for Sheriff - 8/7/12: Cave Creek resident Charles Jensen, who is a campaign volunteer, introduced Paul Penzone, who is running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Mr. Penzone then spoke to the Council and the audience.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X86FKI0LuY                

    168 - Carefree Oktoberfest for Parkinson's Disease - 7/10/12: The Council approved street closures for the American Parkinson's Disease Association's Fun Run and Bike event, to be held on October 20, 2012. Included is the map of the streets on which the event will take place.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZiM_P0IQfM   

    167 - Carefree financial report - 7/10/12: Carefree's sales tax revenue was up, demonstrating a positive trend. Once the next two months of sales tax, which get credited to the 2011/12 fiscal year, have been received, it appears that retiring the loans on the town hall building and the fire truck will require very little, if any funds, to come out of the reserve.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwK0MnEKt1M    

    166 - Installation of additional downtown Carefree lighting - 7/10/12: The Council voted to approve additional pedestrian street lights, and bollard lights in the Gardens, for improved safety and to make the downtown more inviting and accessible in the evenings. Councilman Jim Van Allen believed the engineer who installed the existing lights owned the specs for the bases, which were provided by MAG and are the government standard. He also wished to install downlights in the trees at the same time the bollard lights were installed. He was reminded that the Council had agreed at the workshop to wait and see where more light was needed after the bollards were in place.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR-A5PHvwLY     

    165 - Carefree merchant signs and confusion over the minutes - 7/10/12: During the 7/10/12 Council meeting, Councilman Jim Van Allen was under the impression that the minutes from the 6/12/12 Special Council meeting concerning merchant signs were incorrect. Mayor Schwan assured him that he had listened to the tapes of the meeting several times that day, and the minutes accurately reflected the motion, seconded by Mr. Van Allen. Included in this video is the part of the Special meeting in question, which clearly specifies the motion made, and shows Mr. Van Allen agreeing with and seconding it.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h2AI4SGiqY    

    164 - Carefree budget approval/Christmas Festival challenge -  7/10/12: The Carefree Council approved the final 2012/13 budget. Councilman Jim Van Allen demonstrated confusion over the funding of the Christmas Festival as presented. The funding was explained in detail at the 4/24/12 budget workshop. The workshop section on the Christmas Festival is included in this video.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qgqOHV2ITM   

    163 - Carefree merchant signs - 6/12/12: At a workshop on 6-12, the Council, merchants, and residents reviewed designs to replace the existing merchant signs, and came to a consensus. Representative signs have now been fabricated by Bertram Sign & Graphics Co, a local Carefree business, and installed at Carefree Dr. & Cave Creek Rd. on the circle, and on Pima Rd. south of Cave Creek Rd. The Town requests input from interested parties by July 23rd.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEx_Wes8Iss   

    162 - Town marketing - 6/5/12: Matt Owens of Owens and Harkey presented an overview of their Town of Carefree marketing plan for 2012/2013.

             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPkPQBUsMJk 

    161 - Carefree Business Assoc. presentation - 6/5/12: Holly Bergman, outgoing president of the CBA, reported the history and accomplishments of the CBA. Holly will be devoting her time to her business, the Wild Holly Gallery on Easy Street, and to Foothills Animal Rescue.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oAqPGvWXGQ             

    160 - Carefree fiscal year 2012/13 budget bottom line - 6/5/12: Gary Neiss presents the process for preparing the Town of Carefree annual budget.

             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wm14PSAFkE   

    159 - Carefree House Fire - 6/5/12: Rural/Metro Chief Kraetz informed the Council about a house fire in Carefree the night before. It was started by a large telescope on the patio when the sun hit the lens just right. He said this is the second time recently that this sort of fire has occurred. The other one was in Cave Creek. He advised people with large telescopes to take them inside when not in use. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrNw_ZIoMKw 

    158 - Carefree-Cave Creek joint MAG streets study- 5/1/12: Mayor Schwan presented the Maricopa Association of Government street study in which Carefree and Cave Creek will jointly participate, principally funded by MAG.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4k8xt41IbI  

    157 - Carefree General Plan presentation- 5/1/12: D.J. Stapley presented the proposed updated General Plan to the Council. It was discussed and a vote was taken.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X_W1St9s2M 

    156 - Carefree Long Range Financial Committee report, pt. 2: Gary Hayward finished his presentation. The Council members commented, and a vote was taken.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJqsFTQidUY 

    155 - Carefree Long Range Financial Committee Report, pt.1: Gary Hayward presents the Committee's report to the Council.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjeE2D0L84  

    154 - Foothills Community Foundation presentation - 5/1/12: The FCF gave a presentation to the Carefree Council, stating their history , their mission, and their associated organizations.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu6xKNOcjYs 

    153 - Jim Pierce-Call to the Public 5-1-12: During Call to the Public, Jim Pierce asked the Council members to say if they felt that Vice Mayor Price had violated Open Meeting Laws concerning 4 year staggered terms. The Council members responded.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMHTwq4XLA4

    152 - John Traynor-Call to the Public 5-1-12: John Traynor incorrectly accused Mayor Schwan of inappropriate conduct during a workshop. The Mayor conducted the workshop using the normal protocol.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4swhJNXII4c 

    151 - Carefree Budget Workshop: 4/24/12

            #1 - Carefree 2012/13 budget for streets: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tchwg9XXtQ8

            #2 - Carefree additional parking: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjwKiarVgw0

            #3 - Carefree additional downtown lights: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7n5PdhxEwI

            #4 - Carefree signs: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4FzlQ3mvQM

            #5 - Carefree additional capitol assets: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5otRf5RhEY

            #6 - Carefree marketing

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3NNLlmkpe8

               

            #7 - Carefree Christmas Festival budget: 4-24-12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvkX7koJaso

            #8 - Carefree Opportunity Marketing Fund: 4/24/12

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW23l-gCbys

            #9 - Carefree employee raises

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zGq7f1GBTU

         

    150 - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month - 4/3/12: The Carefree Council heard a presentation requesting that April be named Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. The Council unanimously approved.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZyahFUM20

    149 - Carefree 4 year staggered terms - 4/3/12: Vice Mayor Price presented the possibility of placing 4 year staggered terms on the November ballot. Citizen input is sought.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYtR0jXW-Xg

    148 - Carefree Street Light Placement - 3/17/12: Councilman Glenn Miller reviews the placement of the Phase 2 downtown lights onsite with Vice Mayor Melissa Price and Councilman Mike Farrar in attendance.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXJkH6Ojx4             

    147 - Carefree Town signs, 3/6/12: Potential changes to the town owned signs was discussed.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X74MP0EiKGw 

     146 - 3-6-12 Pedestrian lights in the Town Center: Councilman Glenn Miller presented information for Phase 2 of the downtown Carefree lighting plan. The Council agreed to order the lamps, which are specially made by only one company and match the existing ones, since delivery will take at least 12 weeks. The installation will be done in the next fiscal year.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3eGADL-SkI             

    145 - Desert Foothills Library presentation, 3/6/12: David Court, Executive Director of the Desert Foothills Library, gave a presentation to the Carefree Council about the Library and it's services, and requested a reinstatement of funding in next year's budget that was historically provided but has been discontinued due to the economic downturn.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vylPBQj7_jA                

    144 - Contract for presiding magistrate: Councilman Jim Van Allen recommends renewing the contact with Judge Scull for the Carefree Municipal Court and presents the reasons for doing so.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99JKr6PI0Xw 

    143 - Carefree fire coverage, pt. 3: Ambulance coverage is discussed and a final recommendation is made to retain Rural/Metro.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxvwGO4lgTw

    142 - Carefree fire coverage, pt. 2: Gary Neiss presents quotes received and levels of service provided.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJnXr7JwZQQ

    141 - Carefree fire coverage contract, pt. 1: Gary Neiss presents the history leading to the decision to utilize contractual town wide fire protection and describes the mechanisms and benefits.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im6Fmimg6MQ

    140 - Carefree Town Signs, 2-7-12: Replacement of the current town signs was discussed at the Council meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H4vsjcu9lQ 

    139 - Parking area for downtown Carefree - 1/10/12: Gary Neiss presented the pros and cons of the two potential sites under consideration to increase parking in downtown Carefree.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOZfiDCAgts

    138 - Carefree A frame signs, 1/10/12: The Carefree Council discussed an extension of the moratorium on A frame signs and listened to input from merchants in town.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfikaxghB0&feature=plcp&context=C3b098f8UDOEgsToPDskIlCQldHciQJYr9x3EKamBh  

    137 - Carefree Christmas Festival 2011: Jo Gemmill presented information about the 4th annual Carefree Christmas Festival and thanked the many sponsors and volunteers who made it possible. Special thanks went to Kim Prince, of Proven Media, for the reams of free publicity she generated with various press media.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BVjh75lWTY

    136 - Carefree Christmas Festival 2011 - 12-6-11: Jo Gemmill presents information about the 4th annual Carefree Christmas Festival and thanks the many sponsors and volunteers who made it possible.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFB2-Ki_HyE

    135 - Discussion of 4 year staggered terms for the Carefree Council - 11/5/11: Mayor Schwan requested feedback from the public about 4 year staggered terms for the Council. The members of the current Council also shared their opinions on this issue.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc_UJO5HmyQ            

          

    134 - Maintaining the Carefree Desert Gardens-11/5/11: During the Town Hall meeting, the question was posed as to who would be maintaining the new Desert Gardens in the downtown park. Mayor Schwan explained that Mark W'dowiak, owner of Desert Foothills Landscape, who donated the Gardens, would be maintaining and improving it for a very modest fee.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpnOKVjs-E

    133 - DAS nodes operational schedule question-11/5/11: At the Town Hall meeting, a citizen requested that citizens be informed about the schedule for the DAS nodes becoming operational. He was pleased to find that one in his area was working, and thought that many would want to know as the service became available.

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_xkzN1azc 

    132 - Noise Complaint-11/5/11: At the Carefree Town Hall meeting, a Carefree resident complained about noise from Cave Creek. She was told that it is very helpful if complaints are put into writing, to be addressed at the joint Carefree/Cave Creek Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 5th.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgSVF5IYw7k

    131 - Carefree audited financial report-11/1/11: After the fiscal year 2010/2011 was completed, Carefree is shown to be in excellent financial condition. The Town is also debt free.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd6el7ZcSa0 

    130 - The Carefree Council "Buy Local" discussion-10/4/11: The Carefree Council discussed Kimber Lanning's presentation on the benefits of supporting locally owned and operated businesses.

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekWeiQq4ECE

    129 - Carefree-Buy Local-10/4/11: Kimber Lanning, of Local First Arizona, presented to the Council the positive impact on the economy when residents and government patronize Arizona companies and support small local businesses.

            http://www.youtube.com/user/Hitchon13#p/a/u/0/Yh7T-SJqw-I

    128 - Carefree Kiwanis donation towards the sundial restoration: The Carefree Kiwanis Club donated $6,000 towards the recent restoration of the Carefree sundial. Mayor Schwan presented a brief background of the Kiwanis' special history with our sundial.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzK2zY9M2cU

    127 - Carefree Council meeting, Call to the Public-10/4/11: During Call to the Public, Ray Arnold spoke in favor of the change in the speed limit from 25 to 30 mph on Tom Darlington Dr. and Cave Creek Rd. Lyn Hitchon agreed with him. The Hitchons are offering a website with free advertising to any Carefree based business, and in this context, Lyn has been in contact with most of the merchants. She reported that the merchants spoke very positively about the improvements to the downtown being made by the Council.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edMI4ax0tAo

    126 - CBA presentation, Part 2 - 9/13/11: Brian Malthaner continues the marketing and PR presentation to the Council. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2-3NoUMPeI

    125 - The Carefree Business Association presentation-9/13/11: Holly Bergman and Brian Malthaner presented the advertising campaign to promote Carefree. Holly is the head of the CBA and Brian owns the companies hired to provide marketing and PR.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzsdLAK-JG8

    124 - Free WiFi in downtown Carefree - 9/13/11: The Council approved funding for the installation of free WiFi throughout downtown Carefree. Carefree will be the first municipality in the Valley to offer this amenity.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zteLRZMUmg            

    123 - Lighting the Carefree Sundial, 9/13/11: Brian Gold, from Let There Be Light, a Carefree LED lighting company, presented the proposal to light the Sundial. His quote was $1000 lower than the other bidder, and the Council approved the expenditure. Let There Be Light has generously donated lighting to the Town previously, and plans to donate the LED bulbs for the landscape lamps in the new Desert Gardens in the Town park.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGWhcyVCEaM

    122 - Banners for downtown Carefree, 9/13/11: Council approved the purchase of banners for downtown Carefree, to be installed on the existing gas lamp poles.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj07V9L-tz0

    121 - Refurbishment of the Carefree Sundial, 8/2/11: Gary Neiss presents the plans to refurbish the sundial.    

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufez_Pl74tA

    120 - Carefree speed limit change, 8/2/11: The Council heard a presentation by traffic engineer Paul Basha, recommending a change in the speed limit from 25mph to 30 mph on the arterial streets running along the town center. Council discussion ensued, after which the Council voted 5-2 to raise the limit on a trial basis.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMABtX-lwtQ

    119 - Carefree Economic Visioning workshop, pt. 2 - 7/19/11: The Council discusses ideas for citizen and business surveys.         

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stKdCHDc9UU

    118 - Carefree Economic Visioning Workshop - 7/19/11: The purpose of these workshops is to generate ideas for possible implementation over the next 10 years. Bike lanes and sidewalks, a Carefree Visitors' Center, a splash pad, renovation of the sundial, a downtown sound system, an expanded shade canopy, and free WiFi were discussed at length.  

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeplxMU0KJw       

    117 - The advertising plan for the Carefree Business Association is presented by Holly Bergman: Holly Bergman, owner of the Wild Holly Gallery and head of the CBA, presents the advertising plan to the new Council. The Council voted to enter into a contract with the CBA for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtqSWqjhiq4

    116 - Carefree Business Association introduction by Jo Gemmill: Jo Gemmil, owner of the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree, presented Holly Bergman's and her own credentials, and gave a history of the CBA to the new Council.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5BDuh-4vQ

    115 - Carefree speed limit potential change: The Council is considering raising the 25 mph speed limit to 30 mph. Traffic engineer Paul Basha will make a presentation at the August meeting. Citizen input is welcome.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrW43tIQwlg

    114 - Carefree Council members areas of responsibility: Carefree has a working Council and members are assigned areas of primary responsibility. Mayor Schwan reads into the record the responsibilities of each of the Council members.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq2zUMqqdm4

    113 - The Carefree Council discusses paying off the fire truck, 7/12/11: The Council made the decision to become debt-free by paying off the fire truck. The loan on the Town Hall building at 8 Sundial Circle has already been retired.    

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzlhQownwE0

    112 - July Carefree Council meeting-Ron Clarke service award: The Town of Carefree gave a service award plaque to retiring Planning and Zoning Commissioner Ron Clarke for his many contributions to the Town.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x_FHIp75mk                 

    111 - Carefree Visioning workshop #1, June 23, 2011: The Council met for the first Visioning workshop to develop a plan for Carefree's future. Council and staff will be working in conjunction with the Planning and Zoning Commission, which is currently in the process of updating the General Plan. Visioning workshops are expected to continue through the fall and into early winter. Citizen participation is welcome and desired.     

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSo_vb0Q2Dg

    110 - Carefree Planning and Zoning Commissioners 2011-2013: 6-13-11: The members of the 2011-2013 Planning and Zoning Commission were unanimously sworn in by D.J. Stapley. The Commissioners are Ray Arnold, John Crane, Tom Cross, Lyn Hitchon, Al Mascha, Scott Sperl and Dan Wainwright. Al Mascha was reelected as P&Z Chairman. John Crane is Vice Chairman.    

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrgrSkGpd78

    109 - Carefree 2011-2013 Planning & Zoning Commission appointments: The members of the 2011-2013 term Planning and Zoning Commission were unanimously appointed by the Council.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MinDio96SkA

    108 - Carefree Estate Sales: 6/7/11: The first reading of a potential amendment to the estate sale ordinance was heard. The Town requests input on this issue from interested citizens. The second reading will take place at the July 12th meeting and action will be taken at that time.

             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvo-0_PMjs

    107 - Carefree 2011-2013 Vice Mayor election: Melissa Price was unanimously elected to serve as Vice Mayor by her fellow Council members. She was sworn in by Town Clerk Betsy Wise.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXGKDfWRe4Q                        

    106 - Carefree 2011-2013 Mayor and Council swearing in ceremony: The elected Mayor and Town Council for the 2011-2013 term are sworn into office by Town Clerk Betsy Wise.  

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHuGUT1y1Os

    105 - Erik Koss lecture highlights from the Carefree Earth Day seminar: Leeds certified architect Erik Koss speaks about energy saving building designs and materials, as well as providing information on his latest project, a compressed earth house in Texas.

           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ijodkDi6yA&feature=player_detailpage

    104 - Councilman Bob Coady leaves the room after the DAS vote: The DAS node placement was approved 4-3, Councilmen Coady, Stavoe and Koteas opposed. Vice Mayor Miller stated that the people who voted to approve also care about the town and the citizens by keeping the town out of an expensive lawsuit that the town would lose. Councilman Coady took personal offense to the statement. Mayor Schwan brought the meeting back under control and Councilman Coady left the room as the next agenda item was presented.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq9_Mlpw1pY

    103 - The difference between DAS and macro wireless towers explained: Carefree Assistant Planning Director D.J. Stapley and Lynne Lagarde, the attorney representing Crown Castle, explain the difference between DAS nodes and traditional macro cell towers. Ms. Lagarde also informs the Council and the audience about Crown Castle's credentials.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxpt_kvPLCk

    102 - Carefree/Crown Castle DAS license contract agreement Pt 3: Bob Coady challenges Bob Gemmill's assertions and thinks that property values decline with the nodes in place. Mayor Schwan corrects that misconception, explaining that he talked to several Realtors who said many people will not even consider looking at homes in areas without this service. The contract was approved 5-2, Councilmen Coady and Stavoe opposed.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFjTMytBd7o           

    101 - Carefree/Crown Castle DAS license contract agreement Pt 2: Bob Gemmill talks about the advantages of state-of-the-art wireless technology.                                                 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_dK_aa6fro

    100 - Carefree/Crown Castle DAS license contract agreement Pt 1: The Council discussed and approved the license contract for wireless communication infrastructure to be placed in the street Right of Ways by Crown Castle.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq-YLM4cdqg

    99 -  State Representative Heather Carter: Ms. Carter presents information to the Council about the state budget.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLOrFgrwBQg   

    98 -  Carefree Earth Day - 4/16/11: Mayor Schwan announces the Earth Day event.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-2hiYhI37s     

    97 - Doug Stavoe implies ownership of the restaurant he sold: At the candidate forum, Doug Stavoe implied that he is still involved in the operational aspects of the restaurant business he sold, which recently became successful under the proprietorship of the new owner.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPETyYLzwww 

    96 - Carefree Councilman Stavoe questions the gardens donation: Doug Stavoe, after hearing the generous offer and extraordinary credentials of Mark Wdowiak, who offered to donate his expertise and materials to upgrade the botanical gardens, insultingly wanted to see a finished plan before proceeding.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCSv0NnnjfA

    95 - Carefree Botanical Garden upgrade: June Reilly and Marilyn Malone approached Mark Wdowiak, renowned landscape architect and owner of Desert Foothills Landscape, with their desire to improve the Town Center Botanic Gardens in the Park. Mr. Wdowiak enthusiastically embraced the idea and offered to donate both his services and the materials. Many thanks to these ladies and to Mr. & Mrs. Wdowiak for this wonderful donation to our Town.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnB-Jc7qtQU

    94 - Carefree mayoral candidate Doug Stavoe tries to side step his abuse of Town Staff, 2-8-11: Doug Stavoe again refused to admit he said members of the staff were incompetent or deliberately breaking the law. He accused Mayor Schwan of trying to "politize" the staff. Mayor Schwan treats the staff with dignity and respect. Doug Stavoe has historically been derisive, when he was not out-and-out refusing to even acknowledge them.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQXpKeERexc

    93 - Carefree signs, "Where has Doug Stavoe gone wrong?  Let me count the ways."  2-8-11: Doug Stavoe, speaking about the new signs in the Carefree right of ways, makes it clear that he has no understanding of the responsibilities of Council vs. Planning and Zoning, and that he failed to understand any of the presentations made to Council about the signs for which he voted.  Or, as Mayor Schwan said, upon hearing Mr. Stavoe's opinions, "Where has Doug Stavoe gone wrong?  Let me count the ways." , after which he explained the facts.       

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbB47ArXZE4

92 - Carefree mayoral candidates discuss cash flow and who has authorization to spend money 2-8-11: When discussing town finances and spending procedures at the candidate forum, Doug Stavoe was completely ignorant. Despite his time spent on council, which included an incorrect accusation against Mayor Schwan concerning funds to Caring Corps in which Mr. Stavoe was one of the accusers, he professed to be unaware that no checks for more than $4000 could be written by the mayor without prior council approval. Mr. Stavoe seemed oblivious to how town government functioned, although he condescendingly offered his lesson on "Carefree government 101" to Mayor Schwan and the audience. He was wrong on all counts.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4GLmRKpKl0            

    91 - Carefree mayoral candidates discuss attendance, or lack thereof, at educational conferences. 2-8-11: When asked at the candidate forum, David Schwan enumerated the many educational conferences he regularly attends. Mr. Stavoe has not attended any. Mr. Stavoe also makes excuses about why he never established the financial long range planning committee he talked about, and which was part of his council responsibility. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGcNPGe_6qw

    90 - Carefree mayoral candidates discuss positions on props and the recall attempt, 2-8-11: David Schwan and Doug Stavoe discuss their differing opinions on propositions past and present, and on the recall attempt. Doug Stavoe denies supporting the failed recall. David Schwan points out that Stavoe did support the recall, and that he couldn't "weasel word" his way out of it.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWKy-FNuO98

    89 - Carefree Council Candidate Marty Saltzman: Opening statement from Marty Saltzman at the 2/2/11 candidate forum.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqH7NDhz3Rw

    88 - Carefree Council Candidate Glenn Miller: Opening statement from Glenn Miller at the 2/2/11 candidate forum. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBkzj11Q0m0

    87 - Carefree Council Candidate Melissa Price: Opening statement from Melissa Price at the 2/2/11 candidate forum.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWzETzPaNzw

    86 - Carefree Council Candidate Michael Farrar: Opening statement from Michael Farrar at the 2/2/11 candidate forum.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktEvN11r_R4

    85 - Vice Mayor Glenn Miller discusses the fire house and Town Hall building, 2-2-11: Mayor Glenn Miller discusses the fire station and equipment, and the Town Hall building, at the candidate forum.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gleKuGIi6_s

    84 - Schwan closing statement 2-2-11: Mayor Schwan makes his closing statement at the candidate forum.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLmg0At8zig

    83 - Mayor Schwan reviews accomplishments during his term as mayor, 2-2-11:

At the candidate forum, Mayor Schwan reviews accomplishments during his term as mayor and asks for your vote.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrsBl_yoZJo

    82 - Mayor Schwan discusses the fire house and Town Hall, 2-2-11: Mayor Schwan, when questioned at the candidate forum, explained why he believes the fire house, the equipment, and the Town Hall building were good and important investments in Carefree's future. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qauF4wb06IA

    81 - Jim Van Allen at the candidate forum, 2-2-11: Carefree write-in council candidate Jim Van Allen explains why he decided to enter the race and speaks of his credentials and priorities. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ4qGRbOw3o

    80 - Jim Van Allen is awarded a plaque, 2-1-11: After many years as a volunteer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse, Jim Van Allen recently retired. Mayor Schwan read a letter of appreciation from former Mayor Ed Morgan, and presented Mr. Van Allen with a plaque from the town expressing thanks for his many years of service to Carefree.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKaHTxWQFaU

    79 - Meeting at water company, 2-2-11: At the candidate forum, a meeting between 3 past and 3 present council members was questioned. Vice Mayor Miller, who requested the meeting, explained that he did so to get opinions about town marketing from the past members. Mayor Schwan said that he meets with people all the time and can only surmise that an issue was made of this particular meeting for the sole purpose of selling newspapers.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p9ATimUjSQ

    78 - Carefree mayoral candidate Stavoe talks about the town staff, 2-2-11: Doug Stavoe says that he does not know the town staff members, as he does not interact with them. When asked about a very negative comment he made to the Sonoran News, he denied making it. Reporter Linda Bentley sat shaking her head that he did say it to her, and Mayor Schwan confirmed it, saying he was left to clean up the mess.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4WuhK3hRo

    77 -  Carefree mayoral candidate Stavoe's roads scare tactic, 2-2-11: Doug Stavoe tells the audience at the candidate forum that all the streets in Carefree will need to be replaced. Mayor Schwan corrects the misstatement with the explanation that the streets will last indefinitely with the maintenance program that is in place.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXHpcszwyVA

    76 - Carefree mayoral candidate incorrectly claims that he had a building permit, 2-2-11: When questioned if he applied for and received building permits for his 2009 restaurant renovations, he said that he did. When a publics records request was entered, no such permit was found.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SEcBWXqh-4

    75 - Carefree mayoral candidate Stavoe denies proposing a cut in staff hours: At the candidate forum, Doug Stavoe denied ever initiating a discussion about cutting town staff hours to a 4 day, 32 hour work week, which would trigger a 20% cut in salaries and benefits. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR6kc7WFKzI

    74 - Doug Stavoe denies favoring a 32 hour, 4 day staff work week for staff. December 7, 2010 Town Council Meeting: Mayoral candidate Doug Stavoe denies ever wanting the staff work week reduced to a 32 hour, 4 day work week.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7NrOSpcnN0   

    73 -  Carefree resident requests removal of fence, 2-1-11: During Call to the Public, Carefree Palms HOA president Herbert Kauhl requested that the town do something about a screening fence around a bankrupt development adjacent to Carefree Palms. Town administrator Gary Neiss explained that the town had gone through the proper legal procedures, which required numerous notices to the current owner. The fence was already scheduled to be removed by the town's Public Works Department the following morning. It was subsequently done.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrU9RQ_58jM

    72 -  Carefree play ground, 2-1-11: The Council approved a playground for the downtown park. Included in this video is a description of the equipment to be purchased and installed.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc5vd2RZWRs

     71 - Carefree Financials, 2-1-11: Despite claims of "financial crisis" by 2 candidates, Carefree is in a very strong position. The finances are public record, and both Town accountant Jim Keen and Mayor David Schwan invite the public to view the regularly audited records at Carefree Town Hall, or to view them on the Carefree Town website, where they are posted.   

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApDrDVGFCpk

    70 -  Carefree/CBA video update: Holly Bergman presents the information about the video made to promote Carefree by the Carefree Business Association and Arizona Key Magazine.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2-hFcdELU

    69 - Carefree resident and business owner Jo Gemmill thanked Mayor Schwan during Call to the Public: Jo Gemmill, owner of the English Rose Tea Room in downtown Carefree, thanked Mayor David Schwan for his support of the Carefree businesses and for his daily involvement in bringing people together to help make our town successful.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_SuoJBYR4

    68 - Carefree downtown signs: Several merchants praised the effect the new signs are having in terms of bringing customers into the downtown area, saying the traffic is instrumental in their economic survival. Mayor Schwan explained that when the blue business names are placed on the signs, it will go far to mitigate the brightness, and asked that everyone wait to see the finished product before making a final judgement.      

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnKQyXBzGdY

    67 - Carefree Business Association Update, 1-4-11: Holly Bergman, owner of the Wild Holly Gallery on Easy St. in Carefree, and head of the Carefree Business Association (CBA), gave an update on their progress and successes to the Carefree Council during the January meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jOqOm-HIzU

    66 - Carefree Town Attorney Tom Chanal: Carefree Town Attorney Tom Chanal was given the honor of a high position with the AZ Attorney General's office. He presented his resignation as the Carefree town attorney, and we all wish him the best in his new position.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JSw1HFGtBI

    65 - Carefree Christmas Festival - 2010: Jo Gemmill presents the Carefree Christmas Festival information to the Council.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq9FzwYf_h8  

     64 - Carefree indemnification ordinance amendment: The Carefree Council voted 6-1 (Bob Coady dissenting) to amend the ordinance to clarify council indemnification. Bob Coady dissented because he said it was not automatic, even though it was explained repeatedly that it is automatic and would only cease if it were determined that the council member had been acting outside the scope of duty. The amendment clarified the town's responsibility, as was recommended by attorney Bill Simms, after the latest Coady legal affair.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNvXMe8NtG0

    63 - Holly Bergman gives an update on the Carefree Business Assoc.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGzdTl256E

    62 - Carefree grant for fire company radios: Carefree Fire Chief John Kraetz and Captain Ryan Travis of Rural/Metro wrote for and received a grant of approximately $92,000 for new radio communications equipment for the Carefree fire station.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgr3Fr3_aBA

    61 - Carefree Fire Hydrants: Inspections of the Carefree fire hydrants is being transferred to Rural/Metro, which will be performing the service as an addition to the contract with the town for no additional fee, saving approximately $50,000 per year.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8Ba3zHZ64

    60 - Carefree Town finances explained to Doug stavoe: Carefree accountant Jim Keen explains basic Carefree finances to Councilman Doug Stavoe during the October, 2010 meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdkMJ1LbUHw

    59 - Bob Coady doesn't understand the difference between a petition and an ballot argument: Councilman Bob Coady wanted the price lowered to enter an argument in the election pamphlets. However, he failed to understand what arguments are, claiming they were petitions to the government. He was reading from a script and still failed to understand the issue. Mayor David Schwan clarified it.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54qXuYgB0AQ

    58 - Carefree Financial Audit for fiscal year 2009/2010: Carefree accountant Jim Keen presents the completed audit, which matched his June report. Carefree ended the fiscal year well into the black.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkG3alos0DM

    57 - Carefree indemnification debate: After a large bill was presented to the Town for legal advice given to Councilman Bob Coady regarding a public records request, proposed changes in the indemnification law were debated during the October Council meeting. The item was continued until the November meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QOLZMKiS7A    

    56 - Lyn Hitchon’s response to Sue Coady: Lyn Hitchon reminds everyone that ex Mayor Ed Morgan did not hire a lawyer when Bob Coady lodged a complaint against him with the Attorney General, because it was an investigation, not an indictment, Mr. Coady is the only Council member who has ever wanted lawyers for insignificant issues.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejkn211JdUE

   55 - Sue Coady haragues the Carefree Mayor and Vice Mayor: Sue Coady makes incorrect statements and accusations against Mayor Schwan and Vice Mayor Miller. The letter of which she speaks states that "advice" and "direction" would be provided for her husband concerning the issue of public records. Sue Coady, who snapped that the Mayor "misspoke", was the one who misspoke.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ5G2sqvVoI

     54 - New Path Network: Councilmen Bob Coady and Doug Stavoe vote against granting New Path their legal right to install underground fiber optic cable to connect their system to the hub in Carefree. These cables will be installed in the right of ways and Carefree will receive $75,000 administrative fee.  

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSXJMMtWwAw            

     53 - The Carefree Business Association: The CBA has recently been formed, dedicated to marketing the Town of Carefree and its business community. Sales tax provides approximately 1/2 of the revenue generated for the operation of the Town. The Town entered into a contract with the CBA and will supply 1/3 of their operating budget. The CBA will provide expenditure and progress reports to the Town.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCic9KXMAe8

     52 -  Carefree budget balancing process explained: Carefree town accountant Jim Keen explains to Doug Stavoe how the budget is adjusted and balanced, according to the ongoing revenue stream throughout each fiscal year.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJvStn_w4_A

     51 - Carefree September, 2010 Financial Report: Town accountant Jim Keen presents the monthly financial report.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUxpvEZjhE8

    50 - Carefree Water Company energy grant improvements: D.J. Stapley presents the information about the work being done by LEEDS certified architect Mike Uhler to update the Carefree Water Company, utilizing funds from the competitive grant awarded to the Town.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdMlDVcOvuA

    49 - Carefree gateway monuments improvement proposal: Councilwoman Susan Vanik brought a proposal to the Council for the improvement and maintenance of the gateway entry monuments which would utilize the services of Desert Foothills Landscaping, which donated approximately $50,000 in landscaping design and plants to the Carefree Fire Station, and Let There Be Light, which would provide LED lighting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9iKELEdmC0

    48 - Carefree fireworks ordinance/Coady challenge to the Fire Chief: Councilman Bob Coady incorrectly challenges Chief Kraetz' right to be called the Carefree Fire Chief. 

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-lDK5kfHvg

    47 - Carefree amended initiative and referendum law: The Council passed an amendment so that the number of signatures required to get initiatives and referendums on the ballot is in line with the State standards.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QabrPQBF-d8

    46 - Carefree Council votes on the proposed public records law: The proposed public records law clarifies what is to be considered a matter of public record.  The Council voted 5/1/1 to approve the law, with Councilmen Coady opposed and Stavoe abstaining.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrqjelhufkY

    45 - Carefree Councliman Coady/public records: Councilman Bob Coady questions how to circumvent the public records law.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN67MfAJ2sA

    44 - Carefree public records law conclusion: Bill Sims, Esq. concludes with the explanation that, like hard copy letters with return addresses, email addresses are part of the public record.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuBDRE6TDdM

    43 - Carefree Councilman Koteas/public records: Councilman Peter Koteas explores ways to circumvent the public records laws.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG8uwGlNEGo

    42 - Coady/Miller public records mediation: Bill Sims Esq. discusses the mediation between Councilman Coady and Vice Mayor Miller that resolved the short term issue of the public records request, and explains the public records laws.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7flDOndhm3A

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUNACS6terI

    41- Open Meeting Law: Carefree Town Council Meeting 7/7/09

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Open_Meeting_Law.html

    40 - Carefree Vice Mayor Glenn Miller - Hero: Carefree Vice Mayor, Glen Miller, was a Chicago firefighter. In this news segment, he is shown rescuing the victims of a fire, including a baby which he is carrying down the ladder. Vice Mayor Miller was also a member of the team that rode to the rescue when a Carefree citizen had a near fatal medical emergency recently at a Council meeting.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj73maTVG40

    39 - Doug claims there were Carefree staff raises: Doug Stavoe challenges me to research Carefree staff raises.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daTrao6cMIo

    38 - Doug Stavoe-Dog Park: Doug Stavoe discusses a dog park and does not consider liability to be a serious issue.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXfUHwHlXjw

    37 - Councilman Bob Coady’s Email surveys: Vice Mayor Glenn Miller requested copies of email responses from Mr. Coady's Carefree Matters survey on raising the speed limit, as his vote was based on that input. Mr. Coady provided incomplete responses, with no names or method of verification. Mr. Miller did not believe that his request for these public records was satisfied and made a second request, at which point, Mr. Coady requested a legal consultation at Town expense.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQzb-2fI0js

       

    36 - Lyn Hitchon - Call to the public 8-3-10: Lyn thanks the Carefree staff for a job well done.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKvdh7V7wWM

    35 - CAP Water 2: Carefree Councilman Bob Coady fails to understand the presentation by the CAP general manager and, as evidenced by his questions, demonstrates little to no understanding of "green" power limitations or the difference between CO2 emissions and particulate emissions.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaKGzGZYgKA

    34 - CAP Water 1: The general manager of CAP describes the problems they are facing with potential EPA regulations for their power supply station.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqL3nkRN7qY

    33 - Carefree fiscal year end report: Town accountant Jim Keen gives the year end fiscal report. Carefree ended the year in the black.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z07dIELUAU0

   

    32 - IGA authority question: Mayor Schwan, Town Attorney Tom Chanal, and Town Administrator Gary Neiss attempt to explain the operational aspect of forming Intergovernmental Agreements to Councilmen Stavoe and Koteas, in this case the ability to contract with MCSO for police protection. Councilman Stavoe is opposed to this standard operating procedure, wherein the Administrator negotiates the IGA for Council approval. Mr. Stavoe claims that "subordinates" should not have this responsibility, apparently failing to comprehend that it is a normal part of the Administrator's job.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsV2eU_tXts

    31 - Councilman Coady’s Question of the Month disclosure issues: Councilman Bob Coady spoke of input from readers of his monthly editorial. Vice Mayor Glenn Miller said that they fall within the domain of Public Records and requested that Mr. Coady supply the entire Council with the results of which he spoke at that meeting, and any future responses to his editorials. Mr. Coady agreed to do so.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsfQcl1yEA

    30 - Town Marshall Role: The town attorney explains the modern role of the town Marshall, as opposed to the historical one. The Mayor explains to Councilman Coady that there is no conflict of interest for Kevin Stuckey to act as a bailiff as well as being the Town Code Enforcement Officer.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmFwqyDlgx4

    29 - Revised initiative for direct election of Carefree Mayor: Carefree Town attorney Tom Chenal explains the conflicts with pre-extisting state and local laws included in the initiative that was implemented in March of 2009. He outlined the negative effects that could beset the town if the language is not corrected via the revised initiative that will be on the ballot in November.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOjkwJmniyc

    28 - Carefree Town Council Meeting 7-13-10: Vice Mayor Glenn Miller reports on the May financials, showing Carefree's strong position.

                 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx7_Hsjj-w0

    27 - Budgt - Town Marshall 5-17-10: Bob Coady fails to understand the responsibility of the Town Marshall, which is explained to him.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOnLP2-fv50

    26 - Carefree Council discusses radiation safety of New Path cell towers 5-4-10: Bob Coady insists that the proposed cell towers in the Boulders will cause brain tumors, despite all the safety information presented to the contrary, and wanted New Path to assume responsibility for medical treatment of anyone who lives near a cell tower and is diagnosed with cancer in the future.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHC24pDU04s

    25 - Council Meeting 5-4-10: The Heritage Project Quilt and Book makes a presentation to the Carefree Town Council about the veteran's quilt stitched by the Cactus Shadows high school students and the books on veteran's stories.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOqh_ISxz0Q

    24 - Judi Combs Veterans Art Program: Judi Combs, founder of Thunderbird Artists Inc., has begun a non-profit organization that gives free art lessons to veterans.  Judi gave the following presentation to the Carefree Town Council about her wonderful charity.  If you would like more information, Judi can be contacted at:

Thunderbird Artists, Inc.

Tel: (480) 837-5637

Fax: (480)837-2355

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31VOhDvA_rc

    23 - Council Meeting 4-6-10: The Council discusses the potential lay off of the Town Marshall due to budget restraints.

            #1 Carefree Town Council Meeting 4-6-10, Town Marshall position

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M-7vL1Iq8w

            #2 Carefree Town Council Meeting 4-6-10, Town Marshall position

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4sXqpGy00

            #3 Carefree Town Council Meeting 4-6-10, Town Marshall position

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iOA90mkFXc

            #4 Carefree Town Council Meeting 4-6-10, Marshall Pat Farmer speaks:    

                 Marshall Farmer addresses Council comments and concerns.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jviy3DXJXKA

    22 - Council Meeting 4-6-10, Call to the Public-Ned Dobak. Ned Dobak addresses the failed recall attempt on Mayor Schwan, which was backed by Councilmen Coady, Stavoe and Koteas.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGnFzuWmx1o

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Carefree_Truth_46.html

    21 - Bob Coady's response to recycling account investigation. Bob Coady complains about being investigated for mishandling town recycling funds by opening a private bank account in his name.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIs19RS6lWA

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Carefree_Truth_43.html

    20 - David Schwan’s qualifications to be mayor. David Schwan describes his qualifications to be mayor.

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/David_Mayor.html

    19 - Ralph Pipp defends Kiwanis. Ralph Pipp responds to a false accusation that Carefree Kiwanis is not a legitimate non profit organization.  He explains how Kiwanis operatates and what it does to support the Desert Foothills community.

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Ralph_Pipp_Quainas.html

    18 - Bob Coady-Limit free speech. Councilman Coady defends the Sonoran News. It’s OK for the Sonoran News to bash and criticize the Town, Council, Mayor, and individuals but no one should be allowed to disagree with the Sonoran News, Mr. Coady’s free PAC.

    Councilman Coady then procedes to ask Tom Chenal, the town lawyer, if there is a way to block public input. When the attorney is asked to investigate an issue, the Town is billed for his time, a fiscally irresponsible expenditure.

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/B_of_R__Free_Sp..html

    17 - Bob Coady-Support Cave Creek.  Our merchants don’t count

    This is from the 12/09 Carefree Town Council Meeting. Concilman Bob Coady states that, in this economy we need to support our neighbor, Cave Creek.  Why he would think that we should support Cave Creek over one of our own merchants is beyond comprehension, especially in this economy.  Mayor Schwan, quite correctly, supported Lowe’s by choosing not to compete with their tree recycle program with a separate Town sponsored program.

    See Carefree Truth #30.

    Fact: 90% of the people who droped of trees took advantage of the 10% discount offered by Lowe’s.  They dropped off their trees and proceded inside to shop.  Mr. Coady cited this as an incentive for the bulb drop off at Ace Hardware, when discussing the bulb recycling at another meeting, so he is aware of this marketing tool.

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/B_of_R_Christmas.html

    16 - Carefree Budget - Vice Mayor Miller: Vice Mayor, Glenn Miller explained the monthly financial report to the audience. He stated that he personally reviews it each month. He pointed out the savings achieved so far this fiscal year, and showed that the actual income and expenses predicted by Town accountant Jim Keen were on the mark.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNuHoO9yWvg

To view the flow chart document being discussed see below.

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Carefree_budget_2010.html 

    15 - Mayor Schwan-Update on the Carefree Resort: Mayor Schwan met with the new management of the Resort, who shared their plans for the Resort with him. They plan to spend a lot of money to renovate it, and to market it aggressively as a destination. They said they are in it for the long term and will make it very successful.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX0yTKQtgrg

    14 - Court #3: The Beginning

            http://www.carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Court_3.html

    13 - Court #2: Mayor Schwan, Vice Mayor Miller, Council members Vanik and Gemmill all accepted the Judge's invitation to meet with him. Councilman Coady refused to speak to the Judge, insisting that he come before the Council. Mayor Schwan said that the last time Judge Scull came before Council, he was assaulted by certain members of the Council for political reasons about items not germaine to the agenda.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aToWCThGPgM

    12 - Court #1: Bob Coady says he does not trust Judge Scull and Adrian Larson to be honest about suggestions for reducing court costs. Mayor Schwan says the judge has always been above reproach, even to the point of paying for his educational conference out of pocket to save Carefree money last year.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nEWXH0bTao

    11 - Discussion on implimenting an ethical contract

Councilwoman Vanik suggests implementing an ethical contract, dictating proper and improper behavior and standards for council members, due to numerous complaints. Councilman Coady stridently opposed this proposal.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy4ks20dxUI

    10 - I am special goes to Washington: Bob Coady grandstands about his trip to D.C. and incorrectly states that the Mayor refused to pay the bills he submitted. Although the trip had no prior authorization, Mayor Schwan agreed to pay the submitted amount, using funds from the Green Initiative budget. Mr. Coady then refused the reimbursement.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYZDzshcUws

    9 - November 2009 Financial Report: Town accountant, Jim Keen, explains the June 30th, 2009 audit to the Council. It shows the strong financial position of the Town. With a motion and a second, the report was accepted by all members of the Council as accurate.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_h3f09mRSY

   

    8 - CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: Carefree Council meeting Call to the Public addressing Bob Coady's Treecycle event and the negative effect it had on Lowe's tree recycling event.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_wOPnEp5nA

    7 - Pre-meeting huddle: Sonoran News reporter, Linda Bentley, holds the pre-meeting huddle with Carefree Councilmen Peter Koteas and Bob Coady. See Support Our Mayor, Call to the Public, YouTube #5, Shirley Arnold. 

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1brD-PhiI

    6 - SUPPORT OUR MAYOR: February Carefree Council meeting Call to the Public statements by citizens.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5TXzgoIIm8

    5 - Carefree Caring Corps #3: Bob Coady combatively grills the Mayor and the town accountant about the check issued to Caring Corps without understanding the logical answers supplied by both. While claiming it's the Council's job to ask hard questions, he continues to argue after those questions are answered. He states, "If you don't like it, don't come."

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5sStid6Yqk

    4 - Carefree Caring Corps #2: Carefree Councilman Koteas responds to audience comments re: Caring Corps. check. Councilman Gemmill, Bill Rintelmann and Lyn Hitchon respond to Mr. Koteas' comments.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRB7ppJJc1Y

    3 - Carefree Caring Corps #1: The Carefree Town attorney and accountant     attempting  to explain the budget protocol to Councilmen Stavoe and Koteas, re: the check issued to Caring Corps.  

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8MwWxo6_Ng

    2 - "I Am Special" Bob Coady: Carefree Councilman Bob Coady complains about being required to pay for a CD recording of a town meeting, which all citizens must. This is town policy and has been. Mr. Coady obviously feels that he is above the "ordinary" citizen and should get these for free. He is heard here accusing the Mayor of suppression of citizen rights. Meanwhile, Mr. Coady is refusing public input when running the Green Initiative meetings. Hmmmm......

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCI7yBBBxzg

    1 - Carefree Truth #37: Peter Koteas' and Doug Stavoe's SN Guest Editorials

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnIMVivMfzM