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286 - Carefree/ACC sewer rates letter: 10/7/13 - The Council approved a letter for the Mayor to sign and send to the ACC re: commercial sewer rates in Carefree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K8C7tI8Qnw

285 - Carefree/Cave Creek court consolidation approved: 10/7/13 - The Carefree Council unanimously approved the consolidation of the Carefree and Cave Creek municipal courts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om54pv7ksQE

284 - Carefree amendments for open space: 10/1/13 - Carefree amended the General Plan and the zoning ordinance on the parcels designated for preservation from Low Density Residential to Open Space/Recreational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA2RFcskz-k

283 - Carefree Use Tax: 10/1/13 - The new Carefree auditor explained Use tax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqcanIfe5gQ

282 - Carefree 2012 Christmas Festival Youtubes

High Resolution: 1080P (1920x1080)

Low Resolution: 720P (1280x720)

Short version less than 2 minutes (720P (1280x720).

4 - Carefree 2012 Magic Bird Christmas Festival Gift Market

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqbPB8MKH9Y

Short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A9-7YebbxQ

3- Carefree 2012 FAR Pet Parade & Adoption Event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dMJ2PCoLks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou0lY6-6c50

Short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skrJuETuTw4

2 - Carefree 2012 Christmas Parade

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH95Tlx0Umw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWGl5_RAwwQ

Short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak76DsqNyJU

1 - Carefree 2012 Christmas Festival Fireworks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBmvLr3WX9c

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

Short version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXid89zpj4M

281 - Carefree/Cave Creek Transportation Framework Study: 9/10/13 - The Carefree/Cave Creek transportation framework study that was approved last year is now actively proceeding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJEcl6g7es

280 - Carefree Water Co. Operator certified as Grade 3: 9/10/13 - Andy Espinoza, a Carefree Water Co. employee, attained his Grade 3 Operator Certificate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enQGend8njY

279 - Potential expansion of Carefree Town Hall: 9/10/13 - To begin an informational dialogue, Gary Neiss presented the option of expanding the Town Hall building to accommodate a Council Chambers/Community Room, storage, and rest rooms when the lease expires in the current location.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHTUL5WJa0c

278 - Desert Foothills Chronicle, the new area newspaper: 9/10/13 - During Call to the Public, Sara Vanucci and Scott Dahne introduced their new online newspaper that will service the Desert Foothills area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RhSgyprNX8

277 - Carefree/Cave Creek consolidated courts discussion: 9/10/13 - Carefree Administrator Gary Neiss presented the progress of the discussions about combining the courts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb9F7oe62j0

276 - Sanderson Lincoln donation to Carefree: 9/10/13 - Sanderson Lincoln is donating $250,000 to complete the shade structure, and add lighting and sound to the amphitheater in the Carefree Gardens, which will now be know as the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_aYb9RqL5I

275 - Carefree Special Event Permit for Venues Café: 9/10/13 - The Council addressed the issue of street closures in connection with the Venues Cafe Saturday morning car shows special event permit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9w7nvDXfMo

274 - Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion: 9/10/13 - Sanderson Lincoln has graciously

donated $250,000 to complete the amphitheater.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LmVgJ-VyIU

273 - Healing of Memories For Veterans: A seminar to help veterans is being held at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat in Carefree, AZ, in October, 2013.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhMtlzLhxQ8

272 - Carefree tax revenue comparison: 8/6/13 - Carefree sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2012/13 was compared to 2011/12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV_03fkVQX4

271 - Rural/Metro Chapter 11: 8/6/13 - Although R/M is in Chapter 11, they will continue providing contracted services to Carefree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZSUhwje9Pg

270 - Carefree/Cave Creek bike lanes grant: 8/6/13 - Carefree and Cave Creek have received additional grant funds to advance the bike lanes project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqwcEs6aaEE

269 - 7/2/13 Carefree Zoning Ordinance - Discussion and Possible Action regarding Ordinance #2013-03, a text amendment to Article V, Section 5.02 of the Carefree Zoning Ordinance, allowing residential units onthe second story of existing buildings located in Commercial (C) zoning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JedddgDiY8g

268 - Mike Farrar attempts damage control: 7/2/13 - In an attempt to counteract ex Councilman Arthur Gimson's expressed dismay at the contempt Councilman Mike Farrar showed for fellow Councilman Glenn Miller, a retired firefighter, during the May budget meeting, Mr. Farrar tried to insist that a moment of silence for the firefighters killed in the Yarnell fire was done at his request, even though the Mayor told him it had already been handled when Mr. Farrar sent the email request the morning of the Council meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvLcZ1c3Lqs

267 - Arthur Gimson says that Councils have excelled: 5/21/13 - Councilman Arthur Gimson expressed his opinion that Carefree Councils, past and present, have demonstrated their collective abilities to move the Town forward well. Councilman Mike Farrar continued to insist that the Council is incapable of doing so without outside assistance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McAytnIkXq8

266 - The meeting with Elliot Pollack is discussed: 5/21/13 - Mayor David Schwan and Gary Neiss share what economist Elliot Pollack said during their meeting, and Mr. Neiss attempted to clarify the budget figures for the proposed downtown Carefree projects.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkYrLyA4Kp4

265 - Mike Farrar is contemptuous of Glenn Miller: 5/21/13 - Mike Farrar and Glenn Miller argue about the capabilities of the Carefree Council, during which time, Mr. Farrar states that Mr. Miller has no credentials because he was a firefighter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4U0P4WJC3s

264 - Mike Farrar harasses Melissa Price: 5/21/13 - During the agenda item about the proposed splash pad, Mike Farrar interrupted and harassed fellow Council member Melissa Price as she tried to give her presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ16LGrtPKU

263 - Mike Farrar's response to Arthur Gimson: 7/2/13 - During Call to the Public, Councilman Mike Farrar responded to criticism from ex Councilman Arthur Gimson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muxxBElUiCs

262 - Arthur Gimson read a letter to Mike Farrar: 7/2/13 - During Call to the Public, ex Councilman Arthur Gimson read a letter into the public record chastising Councilman Mike Farrar's treatment of his fellow Council members, and in particular, Councilman Glenn Miller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7L_xJvniZs

261 - Betsy Wise's retirement party: 6-14-13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD2JuRo6v7Y

260 - Carefree Council Oath of Office: 6/4/13 - With Council members Marty Saltzman and Mike Farrar absent, Town Clerk Betsy Wise administered the Oath of Office to the Mayor, and the Council members who were present. Those absent were sworn in separately.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWvjzxnHL9Y

259 - Carefree Amphitheater: Shade, sound, and lighting - The Town of Carefree is proposing additional shade, as well as dedicated lighting and sound systems for the Carefree Desert Gardens Amphitheater. Let's finish what we started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNa22uFFG98

258 - Carefree Fire Station #1: This video highlights Carefree Fire Station #1. We wish to thank Captain Ryan Travis and firefighter/paramedic Jason Adam, who spoke. A special thanks to Carefree Councilman Glenn Miller, who was a proud Chicago fire fighter for 24 years, and who was instrumental in organizing the various trips to Fire Station #1 for the filming of this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XO4foQiJ3Y

257 - Carefree P&Z appointed: 6/4/3 - The Planning and Zoning Commissioners were appointed for the 2013-2016 term.

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

256 - Carefree Financial Report: 6/4/13 - Jim Keen presented the financial report. Mayor Schwan reported that the Town is not depleting reserves, but is operating with current income.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSjiWtnzR0I

255 - Carefree Town Clerk Betsy Wise's award: 6/4/13 - Mayor David Schwan awarded retiring Town Clerk Betsy Wise a plaque of appreciation, and read a letter to her from former Mayor Ed Morgan.

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

254 - Carefree 2013/14 final budget: 6-4-13 - The 2013/2014 fiscal year budget was approved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg2vdAVMGiA

253 - Carefree Vice Mayor election: 6/4/13 - Les Peterson was unanimously elected to the Vice Mayor position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4GY2fwUT5g

252 - Carefree proposed splash pad: Presentation by Melissa Price of a potential splash pad amenity for downtown Carefree, AZ.

Photos of the Fountain Hills splash pad by Herbert Hitchon.

Music: "Martinis at the Waldorf No Trumpet" By: Music Candy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwCqif9ZDUM

251 - Carefree Budget workshop donations discussion: 5/21/13 - Mayor Schwan said that is is important to coordinate requests for donations for the various projects, so they are not competing with each other, the Christmas Festival, and the projects of other local non profit organizations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuzDv39b0b8

250 - Carefree Budget workshop Veteran's Memorial: 5/21/13 - The Council discussed the proposed Veteran's Memorial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uImbYqOrlRk

249 - Carefree Budget workshop amphitheater shade discussion: 5/21/13 - Melissa Price gave a presentation about adding more shade and an integrated sound system to the amphitheater.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8TWzpJdHAU

248 - Carefree Budget workshop-splash pad discussion: 5/21/13 - Vice Mayor Melissa Price made a presentation of reasons for, and designs of, a potential splash pad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgXN9ryCA3w

247 - Carefree Budget workshop-Grants: 5/21/13 - The Council passed a resolution that allows the Town Administrator to begin the process of seeking grants from Native American communities for economic development.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvd1ljP_kTc

246 - Carefree Budget Workshop discussion on ULI: 5/21/13 - The Council discussed hiring the Urban Land Institute for advice on economic development priorities, and becoming a member of ULI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfpaLkNDpmc

245 - Carefree budget workshop: 5/21/13 - The Council discussed hiring the Urban Land Institute to perform a study to produce a holistic economic development roadmap for downtown Carefree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF3R4TVw5KE

244 - Carefree Town Hall history: A short history of the Carefree Town Hall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GtmnQsTA2MQ

243 - Carefree financial update: 5/7/13 - Jim Keen and Gary Neiss updated the Council on the sales tax figures and on pending construction projects. The drop in sales tax revenue has been primarily due to the lack of construction. New home construction is now on the rise within Carefree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqGwKes0RyQ

242 - Carefree citizen input on the 2013/14 budget: 5/7/13 - After Council discussion, several speakers expressed opinions about the proposed budget. The bottom line was approved 6-1, Councilman Mike Farrar opposed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxaiku3KWM8

241 - Carefree 2013/14 budget bottom line: 5/7/13 - Gary Neiss talked about the accomplishments over the past 2 years that were done using grants and donations, explaining that they would not have been possible had they not been included in the budgets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8h6GoHgyOE&list=UUiL9eWRuc6rwuZa0Lhi9AbQ&index=1

240 - Patti Meese - Parkinson's Disease inspirational speaker: Patti Meese, Parkinson's Disease inspirational speaker, patient advocate, and Parkinson's patient speaks about her experience. Filmed in the Carefree Arizona Desert Gardens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fp-WyBw7p8

239 - Carefree Council Call to the Public: 5/7/13 - Margo and Russ Wittenberg lamented the state of the U.S. and global economy, and urged Carefree not to spend money, and to prepare instead for the possibility of upcoming global financial collapse, Marshall Law, and World War III.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YCkeCg6Sfw

238 - Carefree Councilman Gimson's Award: 5/7/13 - Retiring Councilman Arthur Gimson received an award for his services to the Town, and he gave a farewell speech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itcbDFg8ivs

237 - Carefree Mayor/CC Water Advisory Committee: 4/15/13 - Carefree Mayor David Schwan addressed the Cave Creek Council to request that Carefree be allowed to choose those who would represent Carefree on the new Cave Creek Water Advisory Committee, and suggested that the finances for the Water Company and the Town be separated to insure that monies collected by the Water Company be used for Water Company improvements and quality assurance, as is done in Carefree.

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

236 - Cave Creek Water Advisory Committee: 4/15/13 - The Council discussed reactivating the Water Advisory Committee, and heard citizen input. This discussion was prompted by citizens who obtain their water from Cave Creek but live outside of the Cave Creek voting district, and felt they needed representation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkdJoggIgi4

235 - John Traynor criticizes the budget items: 4/16/13 - John Traynor, the losing candidate in the failed recall attempt, was critical of the budget and the of Town. On his way out, he was arguing with Councilman Glenn Miller's wife, Michelle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L62_P9ke0WA

234 - Budget workshop public input: 4/16/13 - Several audience members gave their input on the proposed capital projects.

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

233 - Carefree Budget workshop, negative public comments: 4/16/13 - A few Carefree citizens who were opposed to any downtown improvements by the Town, and were opposed to events that brought outside people to town, attended the meeting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjTaeL6Cvx4

232 - Charitable donations discussed: 4/16/13 - The Council discussed resuming charitable donations to local 501(c)3 organizations. This discussion was prompted by requests from both 501(c)3 groups and a couple of citizens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s0BF9QNpw4

231 - Budget workshop discussion of streets: 4/16/13 - The Council discussed the street maintenance projects and the 10 Year Streets General Plan.

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

230 - Proposed outside study for capital expenditures: 4/16/13 - Councilman Mike Farrar suggested adding a $5000 line item to the budget to hire an outside firm to perform a study on the proposed capital expenditures before proceeding. The line was added.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xSuWnThis

229 - Carefree budget workshop, pt. 2: 4/16/13 - Future expansion of Town Hall, vehicle and backhoe replacements, staff salaries, and marketing were discussed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCKmTwKfABA

228 - Carefree budget workshop overview: 4/16/13 - An overview of the 2013/2014 FY Carefree Town budget was discussed at a workshop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmYS-B6DaU

227 - Town Hall Agenda violation: 4/16/13 - The AG's office said that every potential topic at the annual Town Hall type meetings to exchange information with citizens must appear on the agenda.

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

226 - OML violation & resolution: 4/16/13 - The Council discussed an "inadvertent" OML violation by the Vice Mayor and agreed to the resolution suggested by the AG's office.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUr8qUj4vY8

225 - Carefree selects a new Town Clerk: 4/2/13 - The Town Council voted to hire Kandace French to replace retiring Town Clerk Betsy Wise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MhZ18L-UA

224 - Carefree Board of Adjustment change: 4/2/13 - The Planning and Zoning Commission will become the Board of Adjustment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm--XVJij54

223 - Carefree Open Space and Recreation designation: 4/2/13 - The Council discussed creating a new designation for the parcels purchased by and donated to the Town for preservation/recreation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o11E82ngEz8

222 - Carefree/Cave Creek Earth Day Event: 4/2/13 - A joint Carefree/Cave Creek Earth Day event will be held in the Carefree Desert Gardens.

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

221 - MG Car Show in Carefree: 4/2/13 - The application to hold a car show featuring MGs was presented. An international crowd is expected.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eNTF3na04g

220 - The Wild Holly Gallery Beatles Block Party report: 4/2/13 - Holly Bergman, owner of the Wild Holly Gallery on Easy Street reported on her Beatles Block Party event, and thanked the Council for their support. The event was an raging success, benefitting surrounding businesses as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYzUfGoFA44

219 - Carefree meeting Pledge of Allegiance: 4/2/13 - Mayor David Schwan asked Holly Bergman's visiting granddaughters El and Evan to lead the audience and the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the meeting.

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

218 - Carefree tax revenue information: March & April 2013 - Mayor David Schwan provided information about tax revenue to the Council at the March and April meetings

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

217 - Carefree/Maricopa County/State of AZ IGA Disaster Management Plan: 3/5/13

- Carefree will enter into a disaster relief Inter Government Areement with the Maricopa Association of Governments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRJtcif4KW0

216 - Carefree/Cave Creek/MAG Study: 3/15/13 - Carefree and Cave Creek will be participating in a joint transportation study with the Maricopa Association of Governments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Dw0i2P5tg

215 - Greg Gardner spoke on behalf of the 501(c)3s: 3/5/13 - Greg Gardner spoke on behalf of the 501(c)3s, citing Carefree's history of providing grants to the local non-profit organizations for many years. He asked that the Council consider doing so again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHLVXB5Bux8

214 - David Court gave a report on the Library: 3/5/13 - Desert Foothills Library Executive Director David Court reported on the events hosted by the Library, as well as on the many collaborations between the Library and other local non profit organizations, and spoke of the technical upgrades. The goal is to make the Library a social gathering place.

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

213 - Carefree/Sonoran Arts League "April For the Arts Month": 3/5/13 - The Sonoran Arts League is requesting the area communities to declare April "Arts Month". Carefree agreed to participate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS2InHQ7U3k

212 - Carefree Gardens Photo Contest Awards Ceremony: 3/9/13 - The 12 winners of the 2013 Gardens Photo Contest are presented with their awards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq0yF7gZW4Y

211 - Councilmen Van Allen and Farrar voting to reduce Christmas Festival budget: 4/24/12 - Councilmen Jim Van Allen and Mike Farrar voted to reduce the Town's contribution to the 2012 Carefree Christmas Festival. The budget number for the Festival remained as written, since the 5 other Council members favored maintaining the original figure budgeted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uta7oKWBcS0

210 - Christmas Festival discussion at budget workshop: 4/24/12 - Councilman Jim Van Allen argued that the budget commitment from the General Fund for the Christmas Festival should be cut. He was mistaken about the number from the previous year, but refused to change his view.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKjpEy9WypM

209 - Carefree Candidate Forum: 2/11/13

Part #1: 1st question - Moderator Tim Reilly asked, "The Town is in good fiscal shape, with no debt and a cash surplus. What are your plans to keep us on this path, and what are your priorities going forward?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxqDaVsI-hg

Part #2: Carefree Candidate Forum, 2nd question: 2/11/13 - Robert Gabrick, owner of the restaurant Carefree Station, represented business interests. He asked, "Can you explain your positions on where you would sit in that relationship between citizens and business, and if you would like, please feel free to use the sign controversy that has grabbed a substantial amount of the business community and the citizenry over the past two years."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ZiMIzA9tU

Part #3: Carefree Candidate Forum, 3rd question: 2/11/13 - Karen Smith-Lovejoy was there to represent the citizen community. Part one of her question was, "On a scale of 1-10, how critical is that to you that we fill those storefronts, that we work on economic development?" Part two was, "With all the talk of us being conservative, rightly so, on our reserves, and how important that is, are you, as a candidate, willing to spend money on economic development to fill those storefronts and bring new businesses into town? So, how do you rate it from 1-10, 10 being the highest, and are you willing to propose that we spend money on that?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ViNXG3b_w

Part #4: Carefree Candidate Forum, 4th question: 2/11/13 - Debbra Determan, Executive Director of the Foothills Caring Corps., represented the non-profit sector. She asked, "What key roles should Carefree town play in infrastructure issues and in service sector issues?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_zETZySLPI

Part #5: Carefree Candidate Forum, closing remarks: 2/11/13 - The candidates give their closing remarks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GGh0gGSk3c

208 - Betsy Wise retirement announcement - 2/5/13: Mayor Schwan read the letter submitted by Town Clerk Betsy Wise. Betsy received a standing ovation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHxqM5teUW0

207 - Petroglyphs - 2/3/13: Be sure to play it in full screen mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d8UbSGcjtg

206 - Carefree Marketing, Pt. 2 - 1/8/13: The Council discussed the marketing strategy presented by Matt Owens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4nRj740Vd4

205 - Carefree Marketing Presentation - 1/8/13: Matt Owens gave a synopsis to the Council of what has been done, and shared what is planned for PR in the upcoming Season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUOfBCqcw90

204 - Carefree additional preserve land - 1/8/13: A citizen has offered to donate an additional 10 acre parcel to be preserved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6VXit47FY8

203 - Mayor's Award presented to Jo Gemmill - 1/8/13: Mayor David Schwan presented the Mayor's Award to Joanne Gemmill for outstanding service to the community.

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

202 - Christmas Festival Final Update - 1/8/13: Jo Gemmill gave the final update after the 2012 Christmas Festival, and thanked all those who made it successful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZaoKzMXVq0

201 - A new Crested Saguaro - 1/8/13: The Carefree Desert Gardens has once again got a rare Crested Saguaro due to the dedication of Mark and Juanita Wdowiak, who found and planted a replacement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCcp5f1wqKU

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