Tres Alamos Community Alliance

Tres Alamos Community Alliance is a local community organization dedicated to preserving our rural way of life and environmental conservation. We bring together residents, ranchers and farmers to promote sustainability, protect natural resources, and foster a greener, more eco-friendly community. Through education, advocacy, and collaborative projects, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and improve the quality of life for all in the Tres Alamos area.

Current Issues

Important Dates

Meeting our new Supervisor for Cochise County District 3.

Many in this area of Cochise County are aware that Tres Alamos Community Alliance (TACA) organized itself in 2024 to address and resolve some challenging local problems. Most of these are associated with the behavior and performance of Cochise County officials – including certain leadership employees and the elected Board of Supervisors. For nine months last year, we increasingly experienced such poor performance and felt the growing frustration caused by a non-responsive local government.

During that quest we were sustained by hope that the November elections would help end the unsatisfactory behavior and bring improved leadership for the county as we push forward, seeking the honesty, openness, and positive values of great leadership. We still hold that hope, which has been refreshed by recent experience.

Aware that the newly elected County Supervisor for District 3, Mr. Frank Antenori, has been a US military combat veteran, a career executive in local industry and a member of the Arizona State Senate, we decided to seek interaction with him here on our own turf. Our goal has been to learn about his values, his attitudes and his positions on important matters confronting our county. This seems especially important because the former county supervisors - despite our repeated requests - refused to place us on their meeting agendas or even meet to talk with us.

A single early and informal inquiry – a simple outreach - was all it took to enable our goal. Mr. Antenori readily and eagerly agreed to meet with our group, even before he took office, and demonstrated openness to discuss all matters related to our thoughts as citizens and his upcoming role as a leader.

Very early in January, he took time from his personal life and spent four hours with us addressing our questions, key concepts and realities about our situations and the governance of Cochise County. This was not political in any way – it was discussion in depth, on a breadth of topics, and the polite exchanges were open and sincere. Sometimes voluminous. Mr. Antenori did not exit that afternoon until every inquiry was answered – every concern addressed.

As a result of that session, TACA is even more focused on the behaviors that require correction and the performance problems that need to be resolved. Our understanding is increased - our concerns and needs are clarified. We anticipate due and proper opportunities to address these concerns and solutions with the Supervisors, and expect very effective corrections.

Mr. Antenori provided some informative comments during our meeting:

1. He committed to placing our complaint issues on the Board of Supervisor agendas for discussion and action.

2. In discussion of our concerns about any industrial activity within the Tres Alamos Area, he expressed understanding and support, and explained the logical preference for industrial/business related activity along the I-10 corridor, specifically within 2 miles near major roadway exits.

3. He explained that continuing to raise property values is not a sensible way to increase tax income in this county. Enhanced business revenue would be preferable and should be sought.

4. The District 3 Supervisor makes at least two appointments from this district to the County Planning and Zoning Commission and he would like to consider making an appointment of a citizen from the Tres Alamos Area.

5. The Supervisors are taking action to reconfigure the organizational structure and employment agreements to insure their direct oversight and control of key supervisory positions in county departments. This will enable them to properly assess personnel performance and make well informed decisions regarding assignments, retention, and dismissal.

On the basis of this meeting, we anticipate effective and rewarding working relationships with our

current Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Antenori, it has been a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

If the reader has questions or wishes additional information regarding this meeting, please contact TACA here.

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Important Dates

October 1st 2024 Annual meeting

Tres Alamos Comprehensive Plan

Tres Alamos Area Plan

The Tres Alamos Area Plan consists of the Vision Statement, the Policies and a Land Use Map.

The Land Use Map identifies the boundaries of the Plan Area. The land use designation within

the Plan Area is the “Rural Residential” (RR) designation within a Category “D” Rural Area.

designation.

Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan land use designations do not change the underlying

zoning district designations for any parcel lying within the Plan area. The underlying zoning

remains until a property owner seeks to change the zoning through a rezoning process.

Vision Statement

“In the year 2020 the Tres Alamos communities will maintain a rural quality characterized by

quiet, peacefulness, neighborliness, the beauty of the rural environment and large lot sizes. The

community will maintain a trail network while protecting wildlife pathways, green open spaces

and dark night skies. New development will contribute to this Vision and will honor the rich

ranching history of the area and will preserve historic sites and trails.”

Land Use Policies

1. Heavy industry is not appropriate.

2. Legal subdivisions are preferable to lot splitting.

3. All approvals for rezonings to a higher density shall be conditioned with the requirement

that new development proceed under the subdivision process.

4. Improved roads should be required as part of new development and should be designed to

(a) be safe for residential traffic; (b) reflect a rural residential character; and (c) be

pedestrian-, bicycle- and equestrian-friendly.

5. Water resources should be protected, particularly groundwater levels for home sites and

watersheds serving the San Pedro River. Unique natural water features, such as natural

springs and ponds, should be preserved.

Tres AlamosCommunityAlliance By-Laws

TRES ALAMOS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

I. Title, Description and Bylaws

The Tres Alamos Community Alliance has been formed by citizens who live in the area encompassed by the Tres Alamos Area Plan (TAAP) as adopted by Cochise County in 2015. Geographically, this plan area extends northward from Aviation Rd in Benson to the north boundary of the San Pedro NRCD*. The San Pedro River is central to the TAAP and the east/west reach extends eastward past Cascabel Road and westward past Ocotillo Road. Virtually all residents living north of Benson along those two main roads reside in the TAAP.

II. Purposes

The core purpose is to enable and encourage community efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and ecology of the area as well as the quiet, safe and peaceful conditions we appreciate and came here to enjoy.

Monitor, stay abreast of and become involved in any governmental plans and activities which might affect the above core purpose.

Remain aware of activities and operations that might bear on the core purpose of TACA, communicate with one another about such matters, and join together in action as proper and appropriate to our core purpose.

Where sensible and appropriate, cooperate with and support other such community groups exercising similar and complementary purposes.

III. Mission Statement

Enhance the well-being of our community by raising awareness, engaging in proactive initiatives, and advocating for positive change.

IV. Membership

TACA is open to all community residents who have interest in and will work together to achieve the stated mission and purposes. Members have the right to participate in meetings and vote in matters open to the group with the understanding that members must actively support the organization's mission and purposes.

V. Governance

TACA is governed by a Board of Directors/Officers consisting of five members: President, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer and two Directors at Large. Director duties are defined in the operating procedures.

The Board Members/Officers will be elected to one-year terms at the time of each annual meeting, as decided by majority vote on each position

VI. Meetings

Normally, meetings are held quarterly or as needed to address specific issues. Notice will be given at least seven (7) days in advance of any meeting. An annual meeting will be held to enable thorough update and review, discussion of currently cogent issues, and election of Board members/officers. Meeting will be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.

VII. Committees

Committees may be formed by the Board to address specific projects or areas of interest. Each committee will have a chair appointed by the Board, and the committee will report to the Board.

VIII. Finances

Budget: The Secretary/Treasurer will prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board.

Funds: TACA may receive donations, grants, and funding from other appropriate sources.

Reporting: The Secretary/Treasurer will document all financial transactions and report these monthly to the Board

IX. Amendment of the Bylaws

These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board members present at a regular meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment was given at least two weeks in advance.

X. Dissolution

In the event of dissolution, all assets will be distributed by the Board to a similar organization focused on community/environmental issues.

Tres Alamos Community Alliance

Tres Alamos Community Alliance

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Tres Alamos Comprehensive Plan