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1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION   PRESENTATIONS:
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A. Recognition of Gila County employees who have been employed for,,,,, and years as of24. (Lorissa Talamantes)   PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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H. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No.25-01 proclaiming February25 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Gila County with this year's theme of "Respect That," which will educate, empower, and provide awareness to teens. (Shaunae Casillas)
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A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Ordinance No.25-03 - Amendment to Ordinance No.-01-Gila County Rules of Procedure to add line to Rule Definitions as Section10, and correct the omission of Gila County Ordinance #08-02 – Clean and Lien in Section.2.3.  (Homero Vela)
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B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No.-02-02, which approves Gila County Community Development Case No. CUPG2412-001, a request by State Development Consulting (Applicant)/Robert Graves (Owner) for a Conditional Use Permit upon Gila County Assessor's tax parcel number1-13-032F located at07 S. Arizona Highway, Winkelman, Arizona. (Randy Pluimer)   REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
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A. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. to an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. DI20-002263) between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and Gila County Community Services Division to add the itemized service budget in the amount of $390,419.33 for the period of July24, through June,25, of which the funds will be used as rent and utility assistance. (Joshua Beck)
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B. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No.to Professional Services Contract No.2622 with Stephen B. Smith, P.E., with a not-to-exceed amount of $183,140 and extend the term of the contract through December,25. (Homero Vela)
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C. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No.-02-04, which authorizes the execution of Intergovernmental Agreement No.-0009674-I between Gila County and the State of Arizona, acting by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation for the Rail-Highway Safety Improvements project at Marion Street and Railroad Avenue in Claypool in the immediate area of the Arizona Eastern Railway crossing, Department of Transportation number2-375R, located in the southeast region of Arizona in Gila County. (Thomas Goodman)
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D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No.-02-03, which authorizes the execution of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No.-0009686-I between Gila County and the State of Arizona, acting by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation for the Rail-Highway Safety Improvements project at Grover Canyon Road in Claypool in the immediate area of the Arizona Eastern Railway crossing, Department of Transportation number2-372R, located in the southeast region of Arizona in Gila County. (Thomas Goodman)
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E. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt revised Policy No. BOS-HRS-018 - Employee Tuition Reimbursement. (Michael O'Driscoll)
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F. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the October,24 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mexican Wolf Recovery and Management; and authorize the Chairman to sign the MOU and the concurrence letter to be attached to the MOU, which affirms the designation of the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization Executive Director to represent Gila County when Gila County Supervisors are not directly involved. (Woody Cline)
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G. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No.032024 with the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,250, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Maryn Belling)    H. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No.25-01 proclaiming February25 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Gila County with this year's theme of "Respect That," which will educate, empower, and provide awareness to teens. (Shaunae Casillas)
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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No.162025 between Gila County and Rim Country Quilt Roundup, Inc. in the amount of $2,500 to support theth Rim Country Quilt Roundup Quilt Show on November8,25, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)
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J. Information/Discussion/Action to appoint Ms. Stella Gore and Mr. Mark Marcanti to the Gila County Board of Health for the term beginning on February,25, through December,28. (Samantha Trimble)
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5.CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS: (Any matter on the Consent Agenda will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed and voted upon as a regular agenda item upon the request of any member of the Board of Supervisors.)   A. Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application submitted by the Globe Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for a special event to be held on March,25, at the Cobre Valley Recreation Center in Miami.   B. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement No.052024 between Gila County on behalf of the Sheriff's Office and the Gila County Community College District, which authorizes the community college to utilize the Gila County Sheriff's Office training equipment for use in its Law Enforcement Training Program.   C. Approval of Professional Services Contract No.1125 with Tom Dean for an amount not to exceed $39,000 for the provision of indigent legal services for indigent clients in Gila County for the period from January25, to June,25.   D. Approval of Professional Services Contract No.1025 with Edwin Molina for an amount not to exceed $39,000 for the provision of indigent legal services for indigent clients in Gila County for the period of January25, to June,25.   E. Approval of Amendment No.to Contract Agreement No. CTR058878 with Woodson Engineering and Surveying, Inc., which extends the contract through September,25, regarding engineering services for the Control Road Surfacing Project.   F. Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of January25, through January,25.     G. Approval of the economic development funding report for the reporting period of October24, through December,24. H. Approval of the monthly activity reports submitted by the Human Resources Department for January25.   I. Approval of the Board of Supervisors' November24, November,24, January,25, and February25, meeting minutes.   J. Acknowledgment of the December24 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.   K. Acknowledgment of the December24 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office.
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6. CALL TO THE PUBLIC:   A call to the public is held for public benefit to allow individuals to address the Board of Supervisors on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute §-431.01(I), at the conclusion of an open call to the public, individual members of the Board of Supervisors may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Board, may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda for further discussion and decision at a future date.
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7. At any time during this meeting pursuant to A.R.S. §-431.02(K), members of the Board of Supervisors and the County Manager may present a brief summary of current events.  No action may be taken on the information presented.      IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECEPTIONIST AT (928)5-3231 AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE THE ACCOMMODATIONS. FOR TTY, PLEASE DIAL1-1 TO REACH THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE AND ASK THE OPERATOR TO CONNECT YOU TO (928)5-3231. THE BOARD MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY ON ANY MATTER LISTED ON THE AGENDA PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3). THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.
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Testing, testing. 00:00:01
OK. 00:00:16
Thank you. 00:00:17
Good morning, everyone. 00:00:19
We have a full room today. 00:00:28
Yeah, it's going to be a great day. So I'd like to call this meeting to order some regular meeting Tuesday, February 18th at 00:00:32
10:00. 00:00:36
Thank you for coming, I've asked Kaylee. 00:00:41
To lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then Marin Belling will lead us in the invocation. 00:00:44
Into the public for which it stands one nation under God. 00:00:58
Heavenly Father, we bow our heads before you this morning in gratitude for our opportunity to serve your community. 00:01:13
And in Thanksgiving for our colleagues and for our first responders and for our young people who are here today. 00:01:21
To speak out for the importance of awareness of violence in teen dating. 00:01:29
We thank you for the beautiful day and for all the ways that you provide for us. 00:01:35
And all the ways that you call us to serve and provide for others. 00:01:40
We ask this in Christ name, Amen. 00:01:43
OK, our first item is #2A presentation. 00:01:52
A lot here today that are. 00:01:57
Going to participate in that. We have recognition of Hewlett County employees who have been employed for. 00:02:00
10/15/2020, 5:30. 00:02:05
And 35 years. 00:02:08
As of 2024 and we have Louisa with us. 00:02:10
This is her first time presenting, so she's going to do a great job. Come on up. 00:02:14
All right, if the meeting is yours. 00:02:22
Good morning, Chairman and members. 00:02:24
If you guys don't mind coming up to should cancel the employees, Sure, sure. 00:02:26
As mentioned, this is recognition of the employees who met their anniversary date in 2024. 00:02:33
We ask that everyone hang out at the end to get a group photo. There are some light refreshments and if you guys could hold your 00:02:38
applause until the end. 00:02:42
Umm, whenever I call your name. If you could please come up. 00:02:46
And grab your award. 00:02:50
And we'll get started. 00:02:51
For five years we have. 00:02:53
Savannah Barajas. 00:02:59
Melissa. 00:03:04
Did you say their department as well? Would you mind? 00:03:06
You have that with you? I don't, but I can't get it from up there. Yeah, that's OK. Thanks. 00:03:09
Beatrice Bejarano Library. 00:03:20
Charity Dale. Probation. 00:03:24
Kayla Evans County Attorney's Office. 00:03:30
Katie Franklin. 00:03:35
Help. 00:03:37
Donald Garvin. 00:03:40
Peace and Justice Court. 00:03:42
Jennifer Glasscock. 00:03:45
County Attorney's Office. 00:03:47
Alex Hartman, Sheriff's Office. 00:03:51
Veronica Hernandez Library. 00:03:55
Elizabeth Holmes, Assessor's Office. 00:04:00
Ian yacht facilities. 00:04:06
Stephanie Johnson, Recorder's Office. 00:04:12
Christopher Jones Sheriff's Office. 00:04:18
David Lavario, Sheriff's Office. 00:04:22
Stephanie Mata. 00:04:27
Will Justice Court? 00:04:29
Justin Montejo. 00:04:34
Sheriff's Office. 00:04:35
Timothy Moore, Sheriff's Office. 00:04:39
Taylor Perez, Health Department. 00:04:43
Jordan Weirden. 00:04:48
Will adjust this court. 00:04:50
Linda Robertson, Health Department. 00:04:53
Danielle Rocha. 00:04:58
Health Department. 00:05:01
Jessica Skabelli. 00:05:06
County attorneys office. 00:05:08
Brenda Sullivan, Clerk of the Superior Court. 00:05:13
Noah Tassel, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:20
Carter Tatum, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:25
Cody Thomason. 00:05:29
Sheriff's Office. 00:05:31
Callan Trimble. 00:05:35
Can we tremble? I apologize. 00:05:38
Courtney White, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:41
Taylor Wilson, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:45
An Adam Wingate Sheriff's Office. 00:05:49
That is our five years. For 10 years we have Miriam Bras. 00:05:53
With the facilities. 00:05:57
Todd Beatty with. 00:06:02
The county attorney's office. 00:06:04
Deborah Blevins with the Health Department. 00:06:08
Lowell Brown with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:14
James Cross with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:20
Julianne and Siso with probation. 00:06:25
Veronica. 00:06:31
Claudiana. 00:06:34
With the Superior Court. 00:06:35
Call Labonte with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:39
Diana Moore with the assessor's office. 00:06:44
Jerry Moore with Community Development. 00:06:51
Emily Nader with the Superior Court. 00:06:57
Jessica Ortman with the county Attorney's office. 00:07:02
Penny Padgett with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:06
Barbara Romero with probation. 00:07:10
Cassidy Smith with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:17
Kimberly Smith with probation. 00:07:22
And Travis Todd with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:27
That is our ten years. For 15 years we have Deborah Glindersley. 00:07:32
And she was with probation. 00:07:37
Wade Haney, Sheriff's Office. 00:07:41
Serena Hensley, Sheriff's Office. 00:07:45
David Laforge. 00:07:50
Public works. 00:07:51
I'm Megan Miller with the clerk of the Superior Court. 00:07:56
That concludes our 15 years for 20 years. 00:08:02
We have Susan Alfredini. 00:08:05
With the school superintendent's office. 00:08:08
Sadie Bingham with the Recorder's Office. 00:08:12
Christine Fuser. 00:08:16
With the Sheriff's Office. 00:08:17
Nicole Harmon with County Attorney's Office. 00:08:20
Jared Osborne with the Sheriff's Office. 00:08:26
And Jeremy Soden with probation. 00:08:30
For 25 years. 00:08:42
We have Tom Homan. 00:08:44
With GIS. 00:08:47
Michelle Solis. 00:08:52
With the Superior Court. 00:08:55
Violetta Worthy. 00:08:59
With the Sheriff's Office. 00:09:01
Anita Zaragoza with probation. 00:09:06
For 30 years, we have Teresa Griego. 00:09:13
And for 35 years. 00:09:25
We have Mary Navarro with Globe Justice Court. 00:09:27
And for umm. 00:09:33
Gilbert Oliver's with the Sheriff's Office. 00:09:35
And that concludes our county service awards. If you guys don't mind if we could take a group photo with the employees? 00:09:51
Outside. 00:09:58
We'll step outside for disagreement. 00:10:00
A public hearing I So what I'd like to do I I can see a group of young people here today. 00:10:48
And aren't they all so good looking? 00:10:54
And I believe you are part of item H. 00:10:58
On the regular agenda. 00:11:02
So if it's appropriate. 00:11:04
And all. Can I pull that forward, Marion? 00:11:06
Item 4H and deal with that right now. 00:11:09
OK, so let's do that so that we can get you. 00:11:13
Right away, OK, So what it is, is it's information, discussion, action. 00:11:17
To adopt A proclamation. 00:11:22
Number 2025. 00:11:24
Dash 01 proclaiming February 2025. 00:11:27
As teen dating violence awareness and prevention month in Hewitt county with this year's theme of. 00:11:31
Respect that. 00:11:37
Which will educate, empower and provide awareness to team. 00:11:39
And are you Shawnee? 00:11:44
Did I say that right? OK, very good. 00:11:47
Welcome. Thank you. Good morning. 00:11:50
I'm Chairman Christensen and members of the board. We love to thank you on behalf of the Hewitt County Youth Advisory Council for 00:11:52
allowing us to present to you guys today. I'm going to hand it over to my members to read over the proclamation. 00:11:59
A proclamation of the Hewlett County Board of Supervisors proclaiming February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention 00:12:09
Month. 00:12:13
In a county. 00:12:17
Whereas every young person deserves to experience healthy, safe, respectful. 00:12:19
Relationships and. 00:12:23
Whereas one and three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or her. 00:12:25
Verbal abuse from a dating partner. 00:12:31
If it figured out, far exceeds victimization words from other types of violence affecting youth and. 00:12:33
Whereas the consequences of dating violence can include anxiety, depression. 00:12:41
Or academic performance and increase. 00:12:46
Risk of experiencing future abusive relationships and. 00:12:49
Of teens who experience dating violence report the incidence of abuse. 00:12:55
Took place in a school building or a school ground and. 00:13:00
Whereas education and awareness plays a crucial role. 00:13:03
In preventing teen baby violence by empowering young people with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and report 00:13:06
unhealthy relationships. 00:13:09
And whereas. 00:13:13
WHEREAS whereas families, schools, community community organizations and local leaders. 00:13:16
Must work together to promote safe environments and support victims of dating violence and. 00:13:21
WHEREAS Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity to amplify the voices of young survivors, encourage open 00:13:27
discussions. 00:13:30
About healthy relationships and strengthen community resources dedicated to prevention and intervention and. 00:13:34
Browse He can all take part in raising awareness and preventing teen dating violence through the following. 00:13:40
Where at Wednesday on Monday, February 10th, individuals are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of support for survivors of 00:13:47
teen dating violence. 00:13:51
By wearing orange, we wait. 00:13:56
Raise awareness and show solidarity. 00:13:58
With those affected by abuse. 00:14:01
Educational workshops and community events. Attend or host local workshops. 00:14:05
Seminars and events focused on understanding healthy relationships. 00:14:10
Identifying the signs of dating violence and supporting survivors. 00:14:14
Schools, youth organizations, and community centers can serve as a key venues for these activities. 00:14:18
Social media campaigns use your social media platforms to spread awareness about teen dating violence, share facts, resources, and 00:14:26
super. 00:14:30
Survivor stories to help educate your network, consider using the hashtags like hashtag team, DVM, hashtag and teamdb and healthy 00:14:35
and hashtag healthy relationship check out the. 00:14:40
At GCPPHCS Social for shareable posts. 00:14:46
Support local resources. Reach out to local. 00:14:51
Organizations that report. 00:14:54
Provide support to victims of teen dating violence. Consider donating time resources. 00:14:57
Or funding to help expand. 00:15:02
At least critical services. 00:15:05
Promote healthy relationship education Encourage schools and youth groups to implement programs to teach young people about 00:15:08
healthy relationships, consent, respect and communication. 00:15:13
These programs are essential to. 00:15:18
OK. Thank you. Well done. 00:15:27
And UMM Supervisor Humphrey. 00:15:31
Yeah, Thank you all. Turn the mic on. Thank you all very much for. 00:15:34
Or stepping up for what you believe in it. 00:15:38
And forming a group to be able to. 00:15:40
To make other people aware of some of the things that are going on in our schools. 00:15:43
But also too, I'm impressed that you were able to get up in front of public and all of you read very well. 00:15:47
And you were able to present yourself very well, which I find impressive from younger people. There's adults that have a hard time 00:15:52
getting up in front of people to speak so. 00:15:57
My hats off to you for both reasons and I I wish you all all the. 00:16:03
All the luck in the world going forward with with what you what you're working on. 00:16:08
Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Klein. Thank you for bringing this to us and you did a very good job. 00:16:13
Each and everyone of you and I wish all the luck in the world going forward on this and. 00:16:18
And hopefully it works out. So thank you. Did you did well. 00:16:23
Yes, and thank you SO. 00:16:28
I will continue to read this now and say now therefore. 00:16:31
We, the members of the Gila County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim February. 00:16:35
2025. 00:16:41
As teen dating violence awareness month and encourage all. 00:16:42
Citizens to join in raising awareness. 00:16:45
Promoting prevention efforts. 00:16:49
And supporting survivors in our community. 00:16:52
And we're going to pass and adopt this hopefully on this 18th day of. 00:16:55
February 2025 I will call for a motion on item 4H. 00:16:59
Mr. Chair, I move to adopt propagate propagation. 00:17:05
Proclamation number. 00:17:09
202501. 00:17:11
And Mr. Chair, I'll second that. 00:17:13
We have a motion and a second to approve. All those in favor say aye. 00:17:15
Aye, aye. Motion passes unanimous. Thank you so much for your involvement. 00:17:20
And your time here today. 00:17:24
All right, have a good day. 00:17:27
OK. So let's move on now to Item 3A, public hearing. 00:17:35
Information, discussion, action and adopt ordinance #2025-03. Amendment to Ordinance number 05/01, the Healer County Rules of 00:17:39
Procedure to add line 10. 00:17:45
The Rule 1 definitions as section 1.10 and correct. 00:17:51
The omission of Gila County ordinance. 00:17:57
08/02 clean and lean. 00:18:00
In section 21, point 2.3. Good morning, Homero, good morning. 00:18:04
And thank you. 00:18:09
Chairman and board. 00:18:11
The item before you is to consider adopting ordinance #2025 Dash 03. 00:18:13
It's an amendment to an existing ordinance number 05/01. 00:18:19
County hearing officer, Rules of procedures. 00:18:24
And it's the main purpose of this is to allow the hearing officer ordinance. 00:18:28
To be used for all ordinances in Gila County. 00:18:34
Umm, the. 00:18:38
Ordinance that we currently have 05/01 has some language in it that. 00:18:42
Almost meets that authority, but it does not. It's a little bit short, so we wanted to make it clear. 00:18:47
Rule #1 on the definition section. 00:18:53
Provides a definition for enforcement coach to mean county ordinances. 00:18:56
And Arizona Revised Statutes. 00:19:01
But then it goes on to enumerate 9 various county ordinances. 00:19:03
OK. The next one is offers when action can be taken to state that every action or proceeding brought before the hearing officer. 00:19:07
For a civil violation or any or any enforcement code shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the enforcement officer. 00:19:15
And then Rule 21 under their ruling, ruling of the hearing officer. 00:19:24
It provides that the imposition of time shall be in accordance. 00:19:29
With the fine stipulated in that ordinance, or in that or in that enforcement pro. 00:19:33
And then list. 00:19:37
8 county ordinances and concludes with the section. 00:19:39
That says for any other enforcement quote not listed above. 00:19:42
A fine of not more than $700.00 per day for continuing violation. 00:19:46
By an individual and not more than 10,000 per day for a continuing violation by an enterprise. 00:19:50
So if you. 00:19:57
Under the definition section, it enumerates 9 ordinances. 00:20:00
Under the uh. 00:20:03
Ruling of the hearing officer, it only lists 8 ordinances and that's an omission that we want to correct. 00:20:05
And so at this time. 00:20:12
We would like to propose a revision to the ordinance. 00:20:14
To not only take care of the omission, but to also make sure and clear that the ordinance that we have for the hearing officer. 00:20:18
Applies to all county. 00:20:27
County emergencies. 00:20:28
So in. 00:20:31
In Gila County, the process to amend an ordinance is to adopt A new ordinance. In this case, it would be 20. 00:20:35
2025 Dash 03. 00:20:42
With the specific changes addressed in the ordinance in this way, only the new ordinance must be published in the newspaper. 00:20:45
After adoption, the changes adopted in the new ordinance. 00:20:51
Will be incorporated into the existing ordinance. Again, that's 05 dash. 00:20:55
01 our existing ordinance. 00:21:00
And that's what we're we're trying to do today. 00:21:03
So we posted a public. 00:21:06
The notice of public hearing was published in the newspaper in January 28 of 25. 00:21:08
The ASIN Roundup. 00:21:14
If the Board of Supervisors adopts the the new ordinance, 2025 Dash 03 will be published one time in the Face and Roundup 00:21:17
newspaper in the Arizona Silver Belt newspaper. 00:21:22
And so at this time, we'd like to recommend the adoption. 00:21:27
Of the new ordinance 2025, Dash 03. 00:21:31
Which cements the old ordinance 05/01. 00:21:35
And in the sections that we would be changing as rule, rule one under the definition section. 00:21:38
1.1 We would add the following. 00:21:45
Any other statute this would be #10 of that enumerated list of ordinances, and it opens it up to all the ordinances and states 00:21:47
this. 00:21:51
Any other statute, county court ordinance or resolution authorizing the hearing officer to hear. 00:21:55
Civil Violations. This includes all past and future statutes, county codes, ordinance, or resolutions enacted or adopted. 00:22:01
After this ordinance has been adopted. 00:22:09
And so we at the same time would also then correct the omission of Gila County Ordinance at 08. 00:22:11
Dash O2. 00:22:17
Clean and lean in that section where I mentioned the omission. Section 21, point 2.3. 00:22:19
And with that thou. 00:22:25
Answer any questions you may have or any comments and look for your approval for. 00:22:28
Or this ordinance. Thank you, Humira Supervisor Humphrey. 00:22:33
Yeah, I I have no question tomorrow. I just. 00:22:38
I have a great appreciation for the hearing officer that we. 00:22:41
Started using back when we were fighting a lot of different things and. 00:22:46
And so through code enforcement. 00:22:50
We were able to turn it over to a hearing officer. 00:22:53
And I think that's helped us a lot in a lot of ways. And so I think it's it's great that now we have been adding things building 00:22:56
without a permit, you know things and now we're. 00:23:01
Getting getting more to that and to the point that we may need another hearing officer. So thank you very much for bringing that 00:23:06
before us. 00:23:10
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 00:23:15
One more thank you I. 00:23:18
We referenced the clean and lean in this. 00:23:21
I thought we already had that covered under our code enforcement. 00:23:25
And whatnot. 00:23:30
In the hearing, in the hearing officer ordinance, it's mentioned one time. 00:23:31
In the definitions, but then it's not mentioned again in another section. 00:23:36
And one of the things that we're trying to do to avoid how? 00:23:40
Having to mention a list of ordinances each and every time. 00:23:44
We've introduced the new sentence that says all county ordinances. 00:23:48
But it was. It has been used for that. 00:23:53
It's a, it's a, it's an omission. It's not. It doesn't mean that if anything other than. 00:23:57
We added it in one section, but we forgot to add it to the other section. 00:24:03
That's all I was pointing out. 00:24:06
Because I was pointing that out because we're going back and making that correction now. 00:24:08
So what other issues have we had out there that haven't been covered? 00:24:13
So we have the right of way ordinance that we're preparing. 00:24:20
We have the grading and drainage ordinance that's not mentioned in here. 00:24:24
Would now be an ordinance that we could use the hearing officer. 00:24:28
To enforce the ordinance. 00:24:31
Those are two that come to mind. 00:24:34
But it really this really talks about any. 00:24:36
Any county ordinance that. 00:24:39
Would like to use the hearing officer process. Will in the future be able to use it? 00:24:42
And so how much additional? 00:24:47
Work is just gonna put on our code enforcement officers. 00:24:50
It will of course add more work. The rating and drainage and right of way ordinances will will bring more work. 00:24:53
Director Bloomer is working on. 00:25:02
Umm and I, I'm working with him to see if we can add a second hearing officer. 00:25:06
And we're going to start by talking with the current hearing Officer 1st and then go from there. 00:25:11
We, I think, from our sense of continuity. 00:25:17
It would be appropriate to have two hearing officers in Gila County. 00:25:21
And to determine maybe they specialize, but they could cover all. 00:25:25
And those are the things that we are going to. 00:25:31
Discuss with the current hearing officer and then go from there. 00:25:34
OK, put our code enforcement. 00:25:39
Folks, they'll be able to handle this extra workload. 00:25:41
With what they've got. 00:25:46
That so different organizations take care of code enforcement. For instance, we wouldn't be using the community development. 00:25:47
Code enforcement person. 00:25:55
Or our violations. We would be using our own internal team in public works. 00:25:57
To remedy to try to remedy the violations. 00:26:04
And, and do you have somebody specifically in mind for that Homer? 00:26:07
It's our currently our project managers. 00:26:11
Oversee both the Right of way ordinance and the grading and Drainage ordinance. 00:26:16
In the future. 00:26:20
We just interviewed someone for a floodplain, the director of Floodplain as a for instance. 00:26:23
When we when we fill that position. 00:26:28
We would have folks that would be responsible for the floodplain ordinance. 00:26:31
They would be responsible for the grading and drainage ordinance and that team. 00:26:36
Of three people. 00:26:40
Will then be asked to. 00:26:42
Take care of preparing for the hearing officer. 00:26:45
On issues that violate the floodplain and the grading and drainage orness. 00:26:50
On the right of way ordinance, we do have two project managers. They currently report to Alex. 00:26:55
Kendrick, our senior engineer. 00:27:00
And they would be responsible for remedying. 00:27:04
Uh, violations through the right of way ordinance, so it is split amongst various folks. 00:27:08
And and so those folks have been doing that currently or. 00:27:14
So currently we have two project managers. They also do the grading and drainage. Our plan is to. 00:27:19
Separate grading and drainage from the right of way and from the management of our roadway projects. 00:27:27
And put the grading and drainage ordinance under the care of the floodplain administrator. 00:27:35
He would have two people reporting to him, one in Basin and one in Go. 00:27:42
There they would be new. They're not here today. 00:27:50
There would be new applications posted. 00:27:52
We we are evaluating. 00:27:56
Folks that have applied, we're not ready to start interviewing at this time for those for those two positions. 00:27:58
So more than likely the new people coming in, you would look. 00:28:06
For someone that has experience with this, correct or that would be preferable? 00:28:11
Because I you know. 00:28:15
I'm not downplaying this, but with the wrong people or whatever this could. 00:28:19
Be a train wreck. 00:28:24
So that's a good point. And there is. 00:28:25
It's a share in public works. I think in community development I can almost say the same thing. It's a shared responsibility in 00:28:30
the enforcement. The director all the way down gets involved. 00:28:36
Almost everybody gets involved. 00:28:42
And the more mature the person that's trying to remedy the ordinance is with that process. 00:28:44
It becomes easier. 00:28:51
But it always requires. 00:28:53
The attention of various levels in each organization. 00:28:56
OK, so the director and whoever else will have some input on all this as well. There'll be some checks and balances. 00:29:01
Correct. Umm. 00:29:07
That is correct. 00:29:09
OK. Thank you, Homer. 00:29:10
Thank you, supervisor. Thank you, homero. So let me close the discussion now and open it up. 00:29:13
To the public hearing portion of item 3A. 00:29:18
Lisa, do you have anyone in Payson that wishes to discuss? 00:29:23
Or make comments regarding this item. 00:29:27
OK, Cassandra. 00:29:31
No Anyone here in globe about 3A? 00:29:33
OK. No, with that, I'll close the public hearing. 00:29:37
And call for emotion. 00:29:39
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt ordinance #2025-03. 00:29:41
Mr. Gerald Second. 00:29:47
Have a motion and a second to approve. Item 3A is in favor, say. 00:29:48
Aye, aye. 00:29:53
Thank you, Romero. 00:29:54
Thank you. Next is item 3B Information discussion action to adopt resolution number. 00:29:55
25/02/02, which approves the county. 00:30:01
Community Development case number CU PG. 00:30:05
2412-001 A request by State 48. 00:30:08
Development Consulting. 00:30:13
Robert Graves, the owner for a conditional use permit. 00:30:14
Upon Gila County assessors tax parcel number. 00:30:18
101-13 Dash. 00:30:22
032 F located. 00:30:25
At 3807 S Arizona Highway 77. 00:30:27
In Winkelman. 00:30:31
He look howling. 00:30:33
Good morning, Randy. 00:30:35
Morning, Supervisors. 00:30:36
Let me start off by saying this will require you unanimous decision. 00:30:38
There are 4 property owners within the 300 feet. 00:30:42
Three of them have. 00:30:47
Questioned or proposed? 00:30:51
And their concerns are property values. 00:30:55
Radio waves. 00:30:59
Looks. 00:31:01
As a generic. 00:31:04
Reason for opposing this? 00:31:06
So again, this is State 48 consulting representing vertical bridge. 00:31:08
Is proposing to the installation of a new 190 foot. 00:31:13
Self supporting cell tower. 00:31:17
With an additional 4 foot lightning rod, the overall height will be 199 feet. 00:31:20
The tower will be located on Parcel 101 thirteen O32F. 00:31:25
And will include associated equipment within. 00:31:30
A 66 by 66 E area. 00:31:34
This area will be surrounded by a six foot high chain link fence with utilities and. 00:31:37
Access easements as shown in exhibit. 00:31:44
Per the applicant the proposed. 00:31:48
Facility is to improve coverage to access emergency 911 services for the town of Winckelmann. 00:31:50
And passing traffic on Hwy. 77. 00:31:57
Close facility will allow up to four carriers total, one acre tenant, three additional tenants. 00:32:00
Which will decrease the need for additional towers to be built in in the future. 00:32:07
See Exhibit A with a narrative that shows. 00:32:12
Coverage. 00:32:15
Planning. Zoning Commission. 00:32:17
At a duly publicized notice. Public notice. 00:32:20
For a public hearing on January 16, 2025, voted unanimously to recommend approval of subject and adherence to the conditions and 00:32:25
approved list. 00:32:29
In the sections. 00:32:34
Later on. 00:32:36
Surrounding this is forest. 00:32:38
Gu and then to the east is National Forest and to the South is also Gu. 00:32:42
Property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were notified and applicant held a citizen participation meeting via Zoom 00:32:47
on December 3rd. 00:32:52
2024. 00:32:56
There were no attendees from the notices that were sent out, however, prior to the meeting. As we stated, we've received the post 00:32:57
from three of the property owners. 00:33:02
Staff. 00:33:08
Put out legal ads on 1/28/2020 5:00 and 1:29. 00:33:10
2025 in the Pacer Roundup and Silver Belt. 00:33:15
Per the ordinance 103.8 Gila County zoning arts commercial. 00:33:19
Communications tower AKA wireless communication tower facilities are. 00:33:24
Permitted Permitted in all zoning districts subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. 00:33:28
All towers are required to be structurally engineered and shall not be located closer than its height to any adjacent property. 00:33:34
Public right away. 00:33:43
Or any other unrelated structures unless accompanied by a structural engineer plants that eliminate the need for the fall zone. 00:33:44
Staff In reviewing a CUP application, staff considers the county ordinance comprehensive master plan zoning. 00:33:53
And the current proposed land use of the property adjacent zoning. 00:34:00
Public comments, if the land is used, will be compatible and harmonious with the neighboring uses of any recorded restrictions on 00:34:04
the property. 00:34:08
In reviewing the consideration. 00:34:12
Commercial communication towers are permitted in all zoning dishes with these. 00:34:15
Cup. 00:34:19
The subject property, zoning and General Gu. 00:34:21
Permits farm, non farm, residential uses, farm tranches, recreational and commercial uses. 00:34:24
APN 10113032. F falls within the Residential .04 to 1.0. 00:34:32
Do you acre land use classification in the comprehensive master plan? 00:34:38
The residential .4 to one category denotes an area of the county where low density world detached residential development is 00:34:43
preferred. 00:34:47
The residential .04 to one point. 00:34:54
Land use nesting includes private land and rural areas. 00:34:57
And rural communities that may have access and mobility limitations. Emergency response. 00:35:01
Service limitations and are not served with the development community. 00:35:07
The board again approved this we have. 00:35:14
13. 00:35:17
Conditions. 00:35:23
Number one, development, operation and maintenance shall be in accordance with the application narrative. 00:35:24
Materials provided in the CU P application request for the Community development. 00:35:30
The maximum height of the 190 foot. 00:35:35
5 foot S tire with a four foot lightning rod of the overhaul height of 199. Include base platform and attendee. 00:35:39
Is not to exceed 199 feet above natural grade. 00:35:47
The 190 foot 5 foot cell tower within a four foot welding rod. 00:35:53
For the height of 190 feet must be structurally engineered. 00:35:58
The 195 foot. 00:36:02
Tower with a four foot light rod. The overall height 190 shall be located no closer than its height to any adjacent property. 00:36:04
Public right of way. 00:36:08
Our unrelated structures, unless accompanied by a structural engineer plants that eliminate the need for the fault zone. 00:36:12
Building permits must be obtained within one year. 00:36:18
From the date approved by the Board of Supervisors, failure of such shall avoid conditional use permit. 00:36:21
A current lease agreement with the owner of APN 10113032 F shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 00:36:27
The 195 foot cell tower with a four foot lightning rod for an over a high height of 199. 00:36:36
And all accessory equipment shall be removed immediately from the property at the owners expense if the tower becomes unusable or 00:36:42
obsolete. 00:36:47
The applicant will provide the ability to Co locate on the tower. 00:36:53
The equipment area shall be secured in vandal proof. 00:36:59
The fancy in closing this compound shall not exceed exceed 6 feet in height. 00:37:03
And no barbed wire should be placed. 00:37:07
All lighting shall comply with here county dark sky ordinance. 00:37:10
Certificate completion will be issued upon construction. Policeman of the Gila County. 00:37:14
Community Development. 00:37:20
Building department approval. 00:37:21
It is responsibility of the owner subject property of 101 thirteen O32F to obtain all necessary federal, state. 00:37:23
County local permits and shall require the issuance of condition useful does not. 00:37:29
Relieve the owner. 00:37:34
Of the liability for failing to obtain all required permits. With that, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions. Thank you, 00:37:36
Randy. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:37:40
Being this dissident Supervisor Klein's district, I'll probably speak after Supervisor Klein if that's OK. Sounds very wise. 00:37:45
Supervisor Klein. 00:37:55
Well. 00:37:58
So this is a This is a topic that just irritates the hell right out of it. 00:38:01
Just to put it real bluntly. 00:38:07
I've never thought in all the years in this position I'd kind of be dictated how to vote. 00:38:09
But this is one of them. 00:38:15
And so for the reasons listed. 00:38:17
We cannot vote against that cell tower. 00:38:20
We don't have legal behind us on this. 00:38:24
And we stand out there on a real small limb for lawsuit. 00:38:27
And so. 00:38:34
I don't think it's right. 00:38:37
I don't think it's fair. 00:38:39
And I don't think the property owners that have to live under that cell tower. 00:38:41
Should have to do that. 00:38:48
We are looking at a place that is sparsely. 00:38:51
Populated. I get that. 00:38:54
But for some reason these cell towers always are targeted on private properties. 00:38:57
And very few places is their property out there, private property that doesn't have structures and homes and dwelling power. 00:39:03
And these folks with what's? 00:39:13
With the way this is put together and the way that. 00:39:16
It's considered infrastructure, I guess, more or less critical infrastructure through FCC and some other. 00:39:20
Other outfits. 00:39:27
Stick us right in a corner who are basically property owners, don't have a say. 00:39:29
And quite honestly? 00:39:35
Neither do us unless we want to face those lawsuits. 00:39:38
And I want that said because I want everybody to understand this, you know, when you get put in these kind of a positions. 00:39:43
That I'm sitting in right here today. 00:39:50
You know, you make your best calls and you vote your conscience and we're here for the constituents whether I agree with the self 00:39:52
power or not. 00:39:56
And I'm all for communication. 00:40:00
I am. 00:40:03
But I don't have to live under it. 00:40:05
I don't have to face it every day and look at it. 00:40:07
Like every one of these other people do. 00:40:11
Some communities are good with it. 00:40:14
Some aren't. 00:40:16
And the concerns are are always the same. 00:40:18
Property values, safety, aesthetics. 00:40:24
It goes on. 00:40:27
None of which are good enough. 00:40:28
To allow us if we wanted to. 00:40:30
To vote against this without facing retribution from. 00:40:33
From attorneys. 00:40:37
So I just want to make that very well known that when I vote for this same thing, it isn't because I want to. 00:40:40
At all. It's because we're pretty much dictated to do that. It's a lot like the liquor license. 00:40:48
Didn't remember what we vote for on a liquor's license. The state has control. 00:40:55
They can go with it. They can go against it. 00:41:00
Why these things even come up in front of us as beyond me? 00:41:02
Right now. 00:41:06
I I don't get it and so. 00:41:07
So as long as we know that, and I'm on record with saying that, Mr. Chair, that's all I had to say. Thank you for your input, 00:41:10
Supervisor Humphrey. 00:41:14
I think enough said. 00:41:20
OK. Thank you. 00:41:22
So are any of the well. 00:41:24
Let me close the discussion. I'm going to open it up to the public hearing portion. Are any of the complaints? 00:41:26
With us today, Lisa. 00:41:33
OK, Cassandra. 00:41:37
And are any of the complainants here? 00:41:39
In glow, No. 00:41:42
All right. 00:41:43
So then I'm going to ask Cassandra, do you? Is there anyone that wishes to speak to this subject on the Internet? No. 00:41:46
And Lisa, do you have anyone in Payson that wishes to speak on item 3B? 00:41:53
Cancel OK. 00:42:00
And, umm. 00:42:01
We have one person here. 00:42:03
Is there anyone else that has? 00:42:05
That would like to speak here other than the one person that has already indicated that. 00:42:07
OK. So please come forward. 00:42:12
I'd like to. 00:42:15
Have you keep your comments to about 3 minutes? 00:42:16
And this is Shirley Cohan. 00:42:19
Cohen And you're from Queen Creek. 00:42:23
And she is. 00:42:26
In favor of the issue and she's requesting a unanimous approval. 00:42:28
For the conditional use permit, OK please. 00:42:33
Let us know what you're thinking. Well, good morning and good morning, and thank you to the members of the Board for allowing me 00:42:37
this opportunity to speak to you today. 00:42:41
And I do want you to know that I am here in support of that tower for coverage, for capacity. 00:42:44
Or connectivity for your constituents and for your community. 00:42:50
I would also like to bring up the E 911 factor. 00:42:54
With this tower, that will help with those things, the connectivity. 00:42:57
And the communications in this area. 00:43:01
So based on that, I would like to request your unanimous approval today. And again, thank you for giving me the opportunity to 00:43:04
speak to you. 00:43:08
Thank you very much Supervisor hunt for anything. 00:43:12
Sure that no. 00:43:15
And Supervisor Klein, thank you. Thank you. So thank you very much for that. So I'll close the public hearing portion. 00:43:16
Randy, is there anymore to present? 00:43:23
OK. And I believe the reason it's before us right now and I do agree with a lot of what Advisor Klein said it's. 00:43:25
We're almost incumbent to vote for these things or were subject to liability. 00:43:32
But it's because it's a CUP. 00:43:37
In our zoning ordinance, it requires the CEP. We are in the process of working on that. 00:43:40
If we're directed, we could take that out. There's it's in our zoning ordinance and that's why it comes before us. 00:43:46
For all the districts. 00:43:54
I'm not sure if I'm recommending that or not. I'm just saying that's why we're, that's why we're, that's why we're. 00:43:56
In this corner. So with that I will call for a motion. 00:44:01
Mr. Chair, I move to adopt resolution #25-02-02. 00:44:04
OK. I will second it. We have a motion and a second to approve Item 3B. 00:44:10
All those in favor say aye. 00:44:15
Aye, aye. Motion carries unanimous. 00:44:17
Thank you. Thank you, Randy. 00:44:20
All right, thanks. Thanks, everyone. Let's move on to our regular agenda item 4A. 00:44:23
You're trying to order a pizza over there. 00:44:41
OK. 00:44:57
Item 4A is information discussion action. 00:44:59
To approve amendment #12 to an integr. 00:45:02
Intergovernmental agreement contract number D. 00:45:05
I, 20002263 between the Arizona Department. 00:45:08
Of the Economic Security and Hila County Community Services Division. 00:45:13
To add the itemized service budget in the amount of $390,410.33. 00:45:18
For the period of July 124 through June 3025, in which the funds. 00:45:25
Will be used as rent and utility assistance. 00:45:30
Good morning, Josh. 00:45:34
Good morning, Chairman Christensen, Supervisor. So this is our primary allocation for our. 00:45:35
African Community Action Program that we receive every year. 00:45:41
Pays for .9 of a person that does the case work here in Globe for the southern part of the county, and .9 for the person and 00:45:44
Payson that does the. 00:45:48
Casework and Payson. 00:45:52
A little bit. I think 15% of our finance person, another 15% of the program manager for the community services programs. 00:45:54
Other than that, it's for people that meet the. 00:46:01
Defined. 00:46:05
Economic. 00:46:07
Status for receiving services does the services for the North and the South. 00:46:08
And it increases with the funds that we came before the board. 00:46:13
Last month with the LIHEAP funds that add other energy assistance to that. So if you look. 00:46:16
On this, it's about half the funding for this is for our staffing that provides the services and about half of it. 00:46:21
Is for those services and then realize that that other pile of money, the LIHEAP funds or those dollars that come from. 00:46:26
The state and vector and Zephyr and Gatson and those come together to form all of that utility assistance, so. 00:46:32
And that's it. All right. Thank you, Josh. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:46:40
Just one question that says. 00:46:44
For utility and rental services. 00:46:47
For citizens eligible in Gila County. 00:46:50
The level of eligibility does that come from the from the state or from us or comes from the fence the feds OK yeah no that 00:46:55
that's. 00:47:00
That's great. I just wanted it said. So here we are and I think it's great that we're able to help people. 00:47:05
That do qualify because a lot of people do. 00:47:12
I just wanted it to be stated on. 00:47:15
Where those rules come from? 00:47:17
Thank you. 00:47:20
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 00:47:20
Umm, Josh, you know that. 00:47:23
That's that's good. The. 00:47:26
The rent and utility assistance does. Do we usually get more people wanting that than we're able to provide? 00:47:29
Hundreds more, usually. Just like our Section 8 program vouchers, we usually have to cap the list or close the list for periods of 00:47:38
a year or two while we wait. 00:47:42
For us to work through that list so we're not giving false hope to people that. 00:47:47
You know would be way behind on this list, so. 00:47:51
Typically we'll open them every couple of years or sometimes more depending on how many people are dropping on and off. But. 00:47:53
Most of the time, yes, the list is closed. 00:47:59
Put those thoughts out there at The list is 2 or 300 people long. 00:48:02
Wow. OK, well, thank you. 00:48:06
Yes, Thank you, Josh. 00:48:09
Anticipate any cutbacks given the current political. 00:48:10
Changes that are being made. 00:48:15
So far it looks like the funding is probably going to stay about the same as Supervisor Humphrey mentioned. What will probably 00:48:17
change would be the parameters of what would be considered low income would be what we see change like what percent of the federal 00:48:22
poverty rate would be counted as low income. 00:48:26
OK. Thank you for that. And with that, I'll call for motion. 00:48:32
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to approve amendment #12 to the Arizona Department of Economic Security intergovernmental 00:48:36
agreement. 00:48:39
Contact number DI 20002263 as pretended. 00:48:44
Mr. Chair, I'll 2nd that I have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:48:50
Aye, aye. Thank you, Josh. 00:48:56
Item 4B. 00:48:58
Information Discussion. Action to approve amendment #3. 00:49:00
To professional services contract numbers 0726. 00:49:04
Tutu with Stephen B Smith. 00:49:08
With a not to exceed amount of one $83,140. 00:49:11
And extend the term of the contract through December 31st, 20. 00:49:17
25 We have Melanie. Good morning. Good morning, Chairman and members of the Board. This item is for the contract renewal for 00:49:21
Stephen B Smith. He is our landfill contractor. 00:49:26
This is going to be our third gear. 00:49:33
So the first year what it came in at $259,000 and that included the expansion for the quality assurance that we were doing. 00:49:36
On the expansion and then we renewed last year for $189,000. This year we're coming in about $3000 less. 00:49:44
This includes. 00:49:52
All of our methane reporting, our water monitoring and then in 2025 the ADEQ has increased. 00:49:54
Our water Water monitoring. 00:50:03
Monthly opposed to quarterly, so that's in there as well. 00:50:06
We're still finishing up the pond removal for the Buckhead Mesa Landfill and then we're working on the storm water pollution 00:50:10
prevention. 00:50:14
Plan for the Russell Gold Swamp as well, so those are all included. 00:50:18
So the recommendation of the department is to award the contract renewal for a. 00:50:22
106. 00:50:29
183,100 and $4000 if you have any questions. OK, thank you and the supervisor. 00:50:30
Humphrey, I have a question. Supervisor Klein. 00:50:37
Only this is. 00:50:41
Amendment #3 Is it a four year contract? 00:50:43
It was a. 00:50:48
It was a one year contract with three renewals. So this is the last renewal, correct or last amendment? 00:50:49
OK. Thank you. 00:50:57
All right. Thank you. I have no questions. I'll call for a motion. 00:50:59
Mr. Chair, I move to approve amendment #3 professional service. 00:51:02
Contract number 072622. 00:51:06
With Stephen B Smith, PE as presented, and I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:51:10
Aye, thank you very much. 00:51:18
Item 4C is information discussion action to adopt. 00:51:20
Resolution number 250204, which authorizes the execution of intergovernmental agreement #24. 00:51:24
0009674. 00:51:33
I between Gila County and the State of Arizona acting. 00:51:37
By and through the Arizona Department of Transportation. 00:51:41
For the rail Highway safety improvement project at. 00:51:44
Marion St. and Railroad Ave. and Claypool in the immediate area of the Arizona Eastern Railway crossing. 00:51:49
Department of Transportation number 742375 are located in the Southeast region of Arizona in Gila County. 00:51:58
Good morning, Alex. 00:52:07
Good morning, Chairman and Board of Supervisors. Thank you for having me. 00:52:09
Again, I apologize all these igas with. 00:52:12
A dot have really long numbers. 00:52:15
So what this is is. 00:52:18
We have several railroad crossings. 00:52:21
Throughout Gila County and a dot in cooperation with Arizona Eastern Railway. 00:52:23
Have gone through over the last few years and evaluated all of them. 00:52:30
And have come up with a list of those that need repair and. 00:52:34
Safety modifications. 00:52:38
We brought one before you guys. 00:52:40
At Kala Loma. 00:52:43
About a year ago. 00:52:45
I have two more for you today. 00:52:46
These projects will be funded by ADOT and the railway and then as soon as it's done. 00:52:49
Heal County Public Works will take over maintenance of the road and the railway will continue to maintain the rails. 00:52:55
So this is the first of the two that I'm bringing for you today and this is at. 00:53:00
Street and Railroad Ave. in Clayton. 00:53:06
Thank you, Alex. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:53:09
Yeah, it's great to see that they did do some evaluation because I think all of them need some help and some of them even need. 00:53:11
Even need arms on them because. 00:53:17
They're they're pretty busy intersections, so. 00:53:20
Thank you very much for bringing this to us. 00:53:22
Supervisor Klein, Alex, thank you. 00:53:25
Yes, thank you for that. With that, I'll call for motion. Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt the resolution #25-02-04. 00:53:28
I'll second that. 00:53:37
We do have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 00:53:38
Aye, thank you, Alex. 00:53:43
That all you have. 00:53:45
No, I have one more for you. 00:53:47
Item 4D There we go. 00:53:50
Information, discussion, action and adopt resolution number 25/02/03. 00:53:53
Which authorizes the execution of an intergovernmental agreement number 240009686. 00:53:58
I between Gila County and the State of Arizona acted by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation for the Rail Highway 00:54:06
Safety Improvement project at Grover Canyon Rd. in Claypool. In the immediate area. They are on the Eastern railroad crossing. 00:54:13
Department of Transportation number 742372 are located in the southeast region of Arizona and he left county. 00:54:21
So thank you, Mr. Chairman, Board. So again, this is the second of the two we're bringing before you today, this one. 00:54:30
Is almost identical, except that it's now Grover Canyon Rd. Versus. 00:54:35
Marion Ave. and it's all the same. 00:54:41
IGA requirements will be implemented. 00:54:43
Thank you, Alex. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:54:46
Yeah, Grover Canyon, that crossing is the one where all of the big trucks leaving the rod plant. 00:54:48
Go to go back over to hit a streetlight instead of having to cross traffic, correct? 00:54:54
Yeah, then that one might take a little special because it has a lot of heavy truck traffic on it. 00:54:59
And I would like the state engineers to know that. 00:55:05
When they're when we're doing some design on it because it's not just regular. 00:55:08
People that live there, it's all the heavy trucks that are leaving the rod plant. 00:55:13
Use that to go back to a. 00:55:17
So that they can go east or West. 00:55:21
All right, so I'll make a note of that and let the state engineer know. 00:55:23
Yeah. Thank you very much. 00:55:26
Supervisor client. 00:55:28
Things again, Alex. 00:55:30
OK. Thank you. With that, I'll call for a motion. 00:55:32
Mr. I move to adopt resolution #25-02. 00:55:35
Dash 03. 00:55:40
And I'll second that, Mr. Chair. OK, we have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:55:42
Aye, aye. Thank you, Alex. Thank you. 00:55:47
All right, next is item 4, E Information Discussion action to adopt. 00:55:51
Revised policy number The OS Hours 018. 00:55:55
Employee tuition reimbursement. Good morning, Michael. Good morning, Chairman, members of the board. So on April 2nd, 2024. 00:56:00
This board. 00:56:08
Tuition reimbursement policy. 00:56:09
This item is just to clarify a particular section in there regarding student loans. So what we did was to just clarify it if you 00:56:12
look. 00:56:17
On page five of eight we added a #5. 00:56:24
Just to clarify, student loans are allowed to be reimbursed. 00:56:28
So the employee is allowed to take a student loan. 00:56:32
And then we reimburse them the amount of money of the tuition that's been approved by the county administration, then they can 00:56:35
choose to pay off the student loan, so. 00:56:39
That's basically the change to this policy. It's an issue that came up and working with the County Attorney and the HR department, 00:56:44
everybody felt that we need to clarify this. So what I would be asking is to just. 00:56:50
Have the board consider approving that new tuition? 00:56:56
See what those changes? 00:57:00
OK. Thank you, Michael. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:57:02
Yeah, I think it's a great program to help people that want to. 00:57:05
Educate themselves. So thank you very much for. 00:57:09
Forgetting that. 00:57:12
To be in better than it was. 00:57:13
Welcome, Sir. Thank you, Supervisor Klein. How many folks do we have in it now, Michael? 00:57:15
Currently we had. I believe we have one employee with the. 00:57:21
Health Department. 00:57:26
She went through the course. 00:57:27
And it was reimbursed. 00:57:30
And then also county administration is looking at. 00:57:31
Department. Uh. 00:57:35
Directors and managers and deputy directors within there to utilize this or. 00:57:36
For further training for management. 00:57:42
So that a lot more employees will. 00:57:46
I hope so because I, I really had high hopes for this and I think it's really good for our people so. 00:57:50
Thank you. 00:57:57
Right. Thank you. And So what you're really doing is you're adding that? 00:57:59
Someone doesn't have to do an out of pocket tuition. 00:58:04
Payment in other words like a check or cash or something, they can get along and and have it reimbursed, correct? They can either 00:58:07
pay up front or. 00:58:11
You know, if they choose to get a loan, if they go that way, if they don't have the cash right, don't have the funding up front, 00:58:16
then yes, it sounds like a logical thing to do with that. I'll call promotion. 00:58:20
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt revised policy number BOS Dash Hours, Dash 018. 00:58:25
I'll second that we have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye, aye aye. 00:58:32
Hey, Michael. 00:58:37
All right, let's move on here. Item 4F information discussion action. 00:58:39
To approve the October 18th, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. 00:58:45
For the Mexican wolf recovery and management and authorized the chairman to sign. 00:58:49
The MOU and the concurrence letter to. 00:58:55
The attached and be attached to the MOU which affirms the designation of the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization Executive 00:58:59
Director. 00:59:03
To represent Gila County when Gila County supervisors are not directly involved. 00:59:07
And Woody, this is your item. 00:59:12
It is. 00:59:15
Thank you, Mr. Chair, and. 00:59:16
Mexican wolf issues been going on now for a very long time. There's. 00:59:18
Quite a few folks involved in the Pascal. 00:59:23
On our. 00:59:27
Committee is handling the charge on this. 00:59:28
And this is just bringing it back up. 00:59:31
With this Mou. 00:59:35
Or involvement. 00:59:36
An individual placed on the board, which more likely will be Pascal out up with it. 00:59:39
There's some language in there that's gonna determine the cause of the. 00:59:44
Of the death of the animal and things like that. So this is a just continuance of the Mexican spot of Mexican spotted. Well, yeah. 00:59:49
Anyway, this is just another part of this that is a total. 00:59:59
Waste of money, but we gotta do it so. 01:00:05
I'd be happy to answer any questions. 01:00:07
Thank you. Goodbye the client supervisor Humphrey. 01:00:10
Yeah, when I read this, can I put, can I read it Mexican Wolf management and not leave out recovery? 01:00:12
I wish we could just delete it all but. 01:00:19
Anyway. 01:00:22
So that's the only question I have. Yeah, it's a, it's a political. 01:00:24
Situation is the problem. 01:00:28
And we all love our wolves and even the spotted ones, you know? 01:00:30
But uh. 01:00:34
OK, they are a hungry group though and so. 01:00:38
Let me let me say a little bit more about this, OK? All right. Near and dear to my heart. You know, I don't have any I deal with 01:00:43
yet. 01:00:46
But I don't think people realize the real impact. 01:00:51
That are out there because of this program, right? 01:00:55
In the eastern side of Arizona and the western side of New Mexico, it is putting a lot of people out of business. 01:00:59
And not only is it putting them out of business, it's making it. 01:01:07
Such that. 01:01:10
They're not even. 01:01:12
Able to sell out. 01:01:14
Because of the impact. 01:01:16
So it isn't like they could just gather their cattle, go to the auction, sell the ranch and. 01:01:18
Go somewhere else. They they can't do that. They can't sell it because who wants it? 01:01:23
What you're doing is you're raising cattle to feed the wolves. 01:01:29
Uh, the wolf that was. 01:01:32
Killed back in the early years for a reason. 01:01:35
That reason is very valid. 01:01:39
They're they're not a good thing. 01:01:41
It's a huge impact on our game, animals and everything else, so every time we have a. 01:01:44
An administration change. I really wish somebody would look at that program and do something with it, because it's a. 01:01:50
Huge burden on taxpayers. 01:01:56
That's a huge burden on Game and Fish. 01:01:59
In wildlife management, and it's only getting worse. 01:02:02
And now they're talking about the reintroduction of the northern Gray wolves and bringing them down. 01:02:07
Well, they've already started bringing them into Colorado. 01:02:15
That were trapped in Canada, which our problem was that they're just dumping on on us. 01:02:18
And so it's, it's, it's not, it's not a healthy deal at all. 01:02:24
Yeah, thank you for that. The. 01:02:30
People don't realize that umm. 01:02:32
Management of species is important, and if you take away the element of management. 01:02:35
And you don't have any control. 01:02:40
And it's not just with the wolves, it's with. 01:02:43
Burrows and horses and. 01:02:46
Every other kind of thing that. 01:02:49
You can't control it. 01:02:52
Then it's out of control. If it's out of control, then it's devastating. 01:02:54
And. 01:02:59
To me, that is the worst thing you can do to an animal species. 01:03:02
In trying to protect it, to allow it to be devastated. 01:03:05
And so the romance of wolves to me is what we're after because we don't need them in the environment. It's their romance. 01:03:09
And they're talking about introducing the grizzly bear. 01:03:18
Wouldn't that be nice to have in the room country? 01:03:22
And. 01:03:26
You know, the Jaguar and all that. These animals are not really endangered, they're just, they just don't exist. 01:03:27
In large numbers north of the Mexican border, so. 01:03:34
And Mr. Chair, you're right, at one time we did have grizzly bears, the same reason. 01:03:38
Umm, and that as we grew. 01:03:44
As people moved in and settled this country. 01:03:46
There's there's not the areas down here in the lower 48 for these kind of animals. 01:03:50
Everybody thinks a wolf is pretty and. 01:03:56
He liked listening to him. 01:03:58
I can tell you when you watch them kill an animal and eat it, but they don't kill it. They eat it until it's dead. 01:04:01
That is not a cool site, and so whether it's your milk cow in the backyard or an elk out there on the hillside somewhere, that's 01:04:07
the way they operate. 01:04:12
They kill it by consuming it and so there's a lot of instances when animals still alive and there's no way you can move. 01:04:17
And that's that gets to be the part that. 01:04:27
I don't know if people don't want to acknowledge that or refuse to. 01:04:30
To look at that or what, but anyway. 01:04:34
There's a little big impact. 01:04:36
With any of these remote communities that we have these little places out in the woods where there's. 01:04:40
Pets and backyard animals. It's not just the ones out there on the range they're actually killing. 01:04:46
Horses. 01:04:53
And livestock in Barnes Trails, backyards, the whole 9 yards. So. 01:04:54
Thank you, Miss very good. So we could go on and on about this topic. Supervisor Humphrey anymore before we go to what I said 01:05:00
management, but I will, I will. 01:05:04
OK, so I move to approve. 01:05:10
The October 18th, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. 01:05:13
Of Mexican wolf recovery and management. 01:05:19
And authorized the chairman to sign the MOU. 01:05:22
And the concurrence letter. 01:05:26
To be attached. 01:05:30
To the MO U. 01:05:31
As presented. 01:05:33
Mr. Chair, I'll 2nd that I have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:05:34
Aye, aye, aye. 01:05:40
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 01:05:42
Thank you. 01:05:44
I think you demonstrated tremendous restraint. 01:05:46
I did well on that one thing. 01:05:49
Oh, it can be very irritating. 01:05:52
All right, let's go to item 4G. We're wrapping this up. Information, discussion, action to approve economic development agreement 01:05:55
number 12032024 with the Globe Miami Regional. 01:06:00
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,250. 01:06:06
Which the board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. And Mary, you're going to tell us a little bit about it. 01:06:10
Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair, Supervisor Humphrey, Supervisor Klein. 01:06:16
With us today, we have Alexis Rivera. 01:06:20
Angel Ruiz and Jesse Latham from the Globe Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce. 01:06:22
And they have a presentation for you. 01:06:27
Thank you very much. Please come forward, let us know who you are. 01:06:29
Anyway, just just. 01:06:33
Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the Board. 01:06:37
I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Angel Reese. 01:06:40
And I am the director for the Global Miami Chamber of Commerce. 01:06:44
I'm here to discuss our partnership with Healey County and how we can create win win opportunities. 01:06:48
For our community. 01:06:54
CS Can I do it? 01:06:58
So the global Miami Chamber of Commerce is more than a Business Network. 01:07:02
We are a pillar of support for residents, businesses and visitors. 01:07:07
We operate six days a week. 01:07:12
Not only as the chamber, but also as the official, official visitor center. 01:07:14
Welcoming travelers and locals alike. 01:07:19
Every day people walk through our door for a variety of reasons. 01:07:22
Tourists seeking adventure. 01:07:26
Directions to Beth Magala Corporate Valley Center of the Arts Hiking trails, rocking rock hunting spots. 01:07:28
Or just a great place to eat? 01:07:35
Locals in need of resources, whether it be Wi-Fi access, restroom facilities or community information. 01:07:38
Business owners looking for guidance, networking and advocacy. 01:07:46
On Hwy. front location. 01:07:51
We are a highway front location on Hwy. 60. 01:07:53
Makes us a gateway to the region at first, a first impression for visitors and trusted resource for the community. 01:07:57
Beyond tourism business development, we serve serve as a community rallying point in times of need. 01:08:06
Emergency response. 01:08:14
When wildfires surrounded us, our conference room became the fire command Center for emergency teams. 01:08:16
COVID-19 assistance. 01:08:23
We serve as a drop off location for food hygiene, cleaning supplies, helping them struggle to find essentials. 01:08:25
We also arranged grocery delivery for elderly and hometown residents. 01:08:33
Supporting local organizations. 01:08:38
We donate our space to groups like the Copper Corridor. 01:08:40
Of compassionate friends providing a safe place to support their mission. 01:08:45
The annual Coat Drive Every year we help collect and distribute warm clothing to those in need. 01:08:50
I don't know, I don't know. 01:09:07
Wait, that's the next 1 I think. 01:09:10
Uh, one more. 01:09:13
So we promote. 01:09:16
And organize key community events. 01:09:18
At the Arizona Poppy Fest month. 01:09:21
Celebrating our beautiful wildflowers, drawing visitors from across the state. 01:09:23
Which by the. 01:09:29
By the way, I don't know about this year because of no rain. They're kind of worried about the poppies. 01:09:30
Our camaraderie, annual dinner, honoring community leaders and strengthening local partnerships. 01:09:35
The Apache G Festival. 01:09:41
A vibrant collaboration celebration that showcases Native American artisan performers and traditions. 01:09:44
Our annual golf tournament. 01:09:51
Is a major fundraising event that brings businesses and residents together in support of our chambers mission, which, by the way, 01:09:53
in three weeks is our. 01:09:57
Golf tournament. 01:10:02
And these are just a few of the events we offer. We're. 01:10:04
We have year round ribbon cuttings. 01:10:06
And live after 5 chamber mixers. 01:10:09
We're going to bring our lunch and learns back here anytime. 01:10:11
Sometime soon. 01:10:15
So the work we do is critical. 01:10:18
But it is achieved with a limited budget. 01:10:21
And through the dedication of our staff, volunteers and community supporters, we are here today to strengthen our partnership with 01:10:24
Healy County. 01:10:27
And explore ways we can collaborate. 01:10:32
So together, we can ensure Will Miami remains a thriving, connected and resilient community. 01:10:34
So this is going to talk about our. 01:10:41
Good morning, Chairman, members of board. 01:10:43
Thank you for having me. 01:10:47
I just didn't come on the president of the Chamber of Commerce. 01:10:49
I'm just here to highlight some of the things that we use this funding for. 01:10:52
The funding funding like like Angel has stated, is for to create and collaborate. 01:10:56
Vitalism within the community through economic growth. 01:11:03
Whenever there's a need that a community member has or business has. 01:11:08
Whether they're a member or not, we reach out to them. 01:11:12
We offer those services. 01:11:16
Or curtailed towards our members. 01:11:17
But we help all businesses need. 01:11:20
Umm, we, as you know previously, we approved you approved a. 01:11:22
Donation for the LED sign. We are currently waiting for radar approval for that. 01:11:27
Once we get that approval, we have all the contractors lined up, we're ready to go. 01:11:32
We serve as a source of information for residents and visitors. 01:11:37
We are now looking towards. 01:11:41
Starting a. 01:11:44
501 C Three leg off of the chamber to help support us. 01:11:45
Because of the C6, we are limited in what we can get, what grants we can get. 01:11:49
So we want you aware that we are looking for other opportunities, other venues to help sustain us as a chamber as we grow. 01:11:53
So with that, I just want to thank you. 01:12:01
Immensely for all of your support throughout the years and. 01:12:03
Hopefully currently. Thank you. 01:12:07
And Chairman, board supervisor, thank you for the opportunity in addition to what the President say. 01:12:12
These board is going to help the community too. In case of any kind of emergency we can. 01:12:18
Placid on that screen in every single either Miami globe. 01:12:24
He'll account and can. 01:12:29
Presented and used it in emergency state. 01:12:30
Would happen. Thank you for the opportunity. 01:12:34
Thank you. Thank you. So Supervisor Hunter. 01:12:40
Yeah, First, Mr. Chair, I'd like to thank Jesse Latham. He's not only on the chamber, but he's also one of our City Globe City 01:12:43
Council members. 01:12:47
And Alexis Rivera is town of Miami manager. 01:12:51
So, so yeah, I would like to recognize them also for the parts that they play in our community and so. 01:12:55
Thank you all for helping. 01:13:02
Us with the community and tourism and things that we do. And I remember when we started discovering Gila County, people thought, 01:13:04
well, it's going to be it's going to be in competition with our chambers and it's like, well, no, it's not. It's just going to 01:13:08
help. 01:13:13
Everybody do better. 01:13:18
With what they do and so. 01:13:20
You know, it just works well. So thank you all very much for what you do for us. 01:13:22
Umm, as. 01:13:27
Manager and Council and as members of the Chamber, thank you. 01:13:29
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 01:13:34
Same goes with me, you guys have done an awesome job. 01:13:36
On all of this and. 01:13:40
One question I would have and. 01:13:41
If you know, great. If not, that's fine too. But are we increasing the like the walk insurance into the chamber for information? 01:13:44
Is that increasing with people or? 01:13:49
We still tend to hold them about same. What do you think lately because of the new road work over there in superior it's it's 01:13:53
slowed down a little bit, but. 01:13:58
Yeah. No, it's slowed down because of that. 01:14:02
Oh yeah. 01:14:05
Yeah, yes, visitor winners are. 01:14:08
Winter visitors, we get them. 01:14:10
We're still getting them. 01:14:13
Good, that should be ending soon. I hope it rains in the poppy fest will do something. You know, it really needs to rain pretty 01:14:14
quick though, so yeah. 01:14:19
Thank you all for what you do though, you do an awesome job. 01:14:23
Thank you. And just to let everyone know, so this money. 01:14:28
Goes we actually purchased something from you. We purchased a membership. 01:14:32
And we purchase advertising. 01:14:36
And so that is why we say we can say that it is for the benefit of the public because it benefits the public if we. 01:14:38
Can do these things in conjunction with you. 01:14:48
So thank you for your presentation and with that I'll. 01:14:51
I'll call for a motion, Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to approve Economic Development Agreement number 12032024. 01:14:53
With the Globe Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce incorporated, which the board has determined to be for the benefit of the 01:15:03
public. 01:15:06
As presented. 01:15:10
Mr. Chair, I'll second that motion. We have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:15:11
Aye, aye, thank you very much. Have a great day. Thank you all very much. We've already done item 4H, We'll skip now to item 4. 01:15:17
Information discussion action approved. Economic development agreement number 01162025. 01:15:25
Five between Healer County and the Rim Country Quilt Roundup Incorporated. 01:15:30
It's in the amount of $2500. 01:15:35
To support the 17th. 01:15:38
Rim Country quilt roundup. 01:15:40
Hope show. 01:15:42
It'll be in November. 01:15:43
The 7th and 8th 2025 which the Board is determined to be for the benefit of the public. 01:15:44
This is my item. 01:15:49
It's a reoccurring item and with us this morning we have Marine Pastika. 01:15:51
And she's a member of the club. And do you have anything you'd like to? 01:15:57
Say. 01:16:01
For our cars. 01:16:10
And thank you for past support. 01:16:12
No, thank you very much. You guys put on. 01:16:14
You put on a great event, it's going to be at the. 01:16:17
Marisel casino again, I presume? 01:16:21
And this helps you to. 01:16:23
Purchase the rent and things like that that are required for that. 01:16:27
Yes for the rims and we also award scholarships. 01:16:31
Maybe 3 in here. 01:16:36
$500 to graduating seniors here at Broadcasting High School. 01:16:38
Along with we bring in 1000 to 1500 people that use the restaurants and hotels. 01:16:43
Golf courses for the ladies are watching looking at the quilts without yourself. 01:16:51
Thank you. Thank you for that and you guys do a great job and. 01:16:58
Keeping the quilting tradition alive in Gila County. I really appreciate that. 01:17:02
And so with that, I'll take any questions. Supervisor Humphrey. 01:17:06
I have no questions, Supervisor Klein. No, I don't have any questions, just a comment that you guys do. Sounds like you're an 01:17:10
awesome job with all this, so. 01:17:14
Good deal. Yep. Thank you very much. And so with that, I'll call for a motion. 01:17:18
Mr. Chair, I move to approve economic development Agreement number 01162025 with. 01:17:22
Rim Country Quilt Roundup Incorporated, which the board has. 01:17:29
Determined to be for the benefit of the public as presented. 01:17:33
And Mr. Chair, I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:17:38
I unanimous thank you, Marine. 01:17:45
We'll see you in November. 01:17:47
OK. 01:17:49
One more item. Here we have item 4 J which is information, discussion, action to appoint. 01:17:51
Miss Stella Gore and Mr. Mark. 01:17:57
Mark Canty to the Gila County Board of Health. 01:17:59
The term beginning on February 18, 2025. 01:18:02
Through December 31st. 01:18:06
2028. 01:18:07
And Marian, are you presenting this OK? 01:18:09
OK, Thank you, Chairman Christensen and board members. This item was presented. 01:18:13
By Paula Horne of the Public Health and Community Services Division. 01:18:20
As you know, we always have trouble trying to find people to fill these slots, and we're still very grateful. 01:18:24
Sherry, Dorothy and Cheryl Taylor both served on this board, but their terms expired December 31, 2024. 01:18:30
And they decided not to serve another term. 01:18:38
We can understand that. 01:18:41
And so we do thank them publicly. 01:18:43
Umm and Paula went out and found two other people. 01:18:46
And they would like to fill the slots for the terms that January 1, 2025, but that's when the term began. 01:18:49
And this would. 01:18:57
This would be. 01:18:59
Upon. 01:19:00
Your appointment today. 01:19:01
OK. Thank you, supervisor. 01:19:04
I'm sorry. 01:19:08
Supervisor Humphrey, let me call on you. 01:19:09
No question. 01:19:12
Supervisor Klein. 01:19:13
I'm good. I'm good as well. I'll call for a motion. 01:19:14
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to appoint Miss Stella Gore and Mr. Mark Markanti to the Gila County Board of Health as presented. 01:19:18
I'll second that motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 01:19:26
Thank you. Let's move on to Item 5, our consent agenda action items we have. 01:19:30
Items A through K. 01:19:38
Supervisor Humphrey, do you would you like to remove one or more of these for? 01:19:41
Klein. 01:19:48
I believe I'm good as well. OK. 01:19:49
And so am I, So I will call for a motion to approve the consent agenda item 5A through K. 01:19:51
Mr. Chair, I move to approve consent agenda items 5A through K. 01:19:58
And I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 01:20:03
Aye, thank you, called the public. 01:20:08
Cassandra. 01:20:13
At least you're consistent. 01:20:15
There's never that. 01:20:18
And Lisa, anyone there? 01:20:19
OK, call to the public here in Globe. 01:20:23
Now moving on to Item 7, which will be our summary of current events. 01:20:26
And I will turn it over to Manager Menlo. 01:20:33
Mr. Chairman, members of the Board just wanted to acknowledge today. 01:20:37
Marianne Shepherd Heatherly, who was filling in on short notice. We had a separation. 01:20:40
Of our clerk of the. 01:20:46
Or supervisors and so appreciate. 01:20:48
Marian stepping in on short notice to be able to cover a meeting today. 01:20:51
Want to let you know that we will open up. We have two positions that are budgeted. 01:20:55
To open both those positions up. 01:20:59
And at whatever level we can. 01:21:01
To attract person that we have. 01:21:05
In the past, we're revoking this up. 01:21:07
I've had a lot of interest. 01:21:14
And so we were trying to grow our own. 01:21:18
And moving on to our next phase, next step. 01:21:21
And we'll open up whatever level of position we can attract to. 01:21:24
Clerk to the Boards. 01:21:28
Department. 01:21:30
Within the. 01:21:31
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 01:21:32
That's OK, Supervisor Klein. 01:21:34
Mr. Chair, thank you. 01:21:38
Here The other day I traveled, I went to Phoenix. 01:21:41
Tuesday the 11th and did a video interview. 01:21:44
For Representative David Marshall, he's gonna be presented with a Copper Shield award for his. 01:21:48
His support for veterans and veteran services, I was really happy to do that. 01:21:55
Umm, I think there. I think the guy told me there was like four of us. 01:22:01
4-5 of us doing these interviews and these can take them all and put them together. 01:22:05
And make one one video out of it. 01:22:10
And it'll be played during the. 01:22:12
During his. 01:22:15
Getting his his award and that award is going to be the first Friday in May. So I'm really happy David's getting this. It's a real 01:22:17
distinguished award and he just, he deserves it. He does a lot of work for vets and so. 01:22:23
And then I was, I had a meeting with Homero and Alex up there in Young on the 13th. 01:22:30
Talk about some a road or two and a really good meeting had a few folks from the public. 01:22:37
Went very well and I really appreciate you guys coming young to do that. 01:22:42
And then today I'll be visiting Janet Dean with APS and it's going to be about the. 01:22:47
Public safety power shut off for this upcoming season. 01:22:54
Which as long as it keeps dry and like we are right now. 01:22:59
Folks might want to buy some generators. 01:23:04
So I'll have that discussion today with her. 01:23:07
And kind of see what. 01:23:11
What's gonna happen? What they're thinking? 01:23:13
That's it, Mr. Chair. OK, thank you. And on that note. 01:23:16
I will be. We have already started to organize our pre fire season. 01:23:21
Meeting and we've sent out the emails. 01:23:26
Any of the supervisors that wish to attend, just make sure that you. 01:23:29
Post that. 01:23:34
So it's March 26th and I've already had my meeting with Janet Dean. 01:23:35
And so I really like her. She's really great. 01:23:41
Great employee with APS. 01:23:45
It's like I can hear myself almost. 01:23:48
And then? 01:23:52
Monday the 10th I had the honor. 01:23:54
Of going down to the Legislature to speak. 01:23:57
In support of House Bill 2664. It's a. 01:24:01
David Marshall, Bill. 01:24:05
He's the chairman of the committee. 01:24:06
And it's asking for. 01:24:09
$3,000,000 in essence for our. 01:24:11
Sheriff's Office. 01:24:14
And. 01:24:16
That's kind of a grueling process, I just got to say. 01:24:19
But anyway, made it, did it spoke for just a minute. 01:24:22
And, umm. 01:24:27
I was pleasantly surprised that the entire room, all Democrats and Republicans, voted. 01:24:29
To move it forward. 01:24:36
With only one that said they were going to pass on the vote. 01:24:37
I don't know why, but anyway. 01:24:40
Prior to that, all of the other bills that were. 01:24:42
Presented. 01:24:46
Were that had tremendous opposition. 01:24:48
On both sides, lots of arguments and stuff like that. I'm glad I wasn't that guy, yeah. 01:24:50
So we'll see where that goes. It now goes to the appropriations or then it goes to several more things. 01:24:55
All right. And the LPC which I attend 115 represent healer county. 01:25:03
There's been 16178 bills so far. 01:25:09
There's, there's a few moving through that we as the group say, OK, we like that. We approve most of them. We say, hey, that's no. 01:25:15
And one is being able to do publications of public notices online. 01:25:22
That seems to make sense these days, and so that's kind of moving forward. 01:25:30
We oppose those things though that. 01:25:34
It cuts funding to the courts. 01:25:37
Cuts, property taxes. These are all what I call feel good. 01:25:40
Things where a legislator can say, look what I've done, my constituents, I've asked to eliminate all your property tax. 01:25:45
Or I've said we're going to reduce. 01:25:53
Sales taxes on this or that or the other, the impact is 10s of millions of dollars to the counties and. 01:25:55
These guys that are promoting that. 01:26:03
Are not paying for it. 01:26:05
So we're left to pay for it if it comes down to that. And so we generally don't ever. 01:26:06
Like those? 01:26:12
And so. 01:26:13
That's it's kind of starting to slow a little bit at the LPC. I wanted to mention though that locally in Payson. 01:26:15
There was at the middle school. 01:26:22
A call to do a patriotic essay. 01:26:26
For the students to do it. 01:26:30
7th and 8th grade. 01:26:32
And there was quite a number that did it. Maybe there was. 01:26:33
12 to 15 in each class. 01:26:37
And I am happy to say that. 01:26:40
And she doesn't want me to. Melissa's daughter. 01:26:44
Bevan, uh. 01:26:47
Won first place in her grade. 8th grade. 01:26:49
And it was a It was a great essay, and I further remember back when I was in. 01:26:53
Middle school. And when you're in middle school, you don't generally think about patriotism. You don't really think, you know, I 01:26:58
have no idea what that even means. 01:27:02
And so it's really good to see that this kind of thing goes on. 01:27:06
And then as. 01:27:10
Another thing that's really pretty nice is that the Payson High School. 01:27:11
Girls basketball. The varsity team. 01:27:15
Is well on their way to the state championship only a couple of games away. 01:27:18
From securing that they're doing really well this year. 01:27:24
So I was on the radio. 01:27:28
Monday. 01:27:30
And it went really great. Tamil G had a lot of calls. 01:27:31
The people that call in Kmoji are very pro order supervisors. They're very supportive of us in what we do here at the county. I 01:27:37
appreciate that. So. 01:27:42
That's all I have. 01:27:47
Anything else that you want? 01:27:48
OK, Kim, have some updates. 01:27:51
Yeah, I do. And I want and I want out of order here. Yeah. No, that's OK. I apologize. It was, it was necessary for me to leave 01:27:53
the room for a minute. 01:27:58
Mr. Men, love. Not that I didn't want to listen to what you had to say. It's just. 01:28:03
Yeah, it would have been embarrassing if I wouldn't have taken a short break. 01:28:08
But anyway. 01:28:12
Yeah, I attended a monthly meeting. 01:28:13
With well, Mr. Miller was unable to be there because he was out, but with Michael O'Driscoll and. 01:28:16
Facilities and IT. 01:28:23
And we have a monthly meeting at this time just to kind of keep everybody on the same page of what's going on in District 2. 01:28:25
And Hilda Roosevelt community meeting on the 10th was on KQSS radio. 01:28:33
At 5:30. 01:28:41
And then I went to the. 01:28:43
Town of Miami council meeting after that. 01:28:45
And then I spoke at the Brownsville on the 15th. Laurie does those. 01:28:48
Agricultural events for the youth. 01:28:53
Well, she did one for 25 Navy Seals. 01:28:55
Which was really a neat deal and she asked me to. 01:28:59
Talk on ranching and Hewlett County. 01:29:02
So so I did that and the BBQ was really good. 01:29:05
And so anyway, and then I'll hold a Guy Sila public meeting on the 22nd. 01:29:10
Mr. Chair, other than that. 01:29:16
I I don't have anything else. 01:29:20
Thank you for that report and if there is nothing else. 01:29:21
Mr. Menlo, Mr. Chairman. 01:29:25
We do have, I want to kind of give you a report of there's been some movement on grants and things that we. 01:29:28
Hit here at the town. 01:29:36
As of now, I just wanted to report to you that. 01:29:38
Most of our grants. 01:29:41
They are not. 01:29:42
In question of whether we'll continue to get them. 01:29:44
Or whether we see those dollars, there's one that we have in an environmental justice. 01:29:46
Grant, regarding the copper quarter that? 01:29:50
There may be some question on that you're not moving forward on those project yet because the that grant particular grant is a 01:29:53
reimbursement grant. 01:29:57
But looking forward to the. 01:30:02
Nako Conference that is coming up in a couple of weeks. 01:30:05
Who can go and advocate for counties, be able to go in and tell how essential the funding is on a federal level? 01:30:09
To ensure that we keep moving forward and. 01:30:16
New programs. We talked about the housing programs. 01:30:18
Of having that approved, that's all essential to us and look forward to that advocating for county. 01:30:21
On the federal level and receiving those grants. 01:30:28
The most of our grants other than one identified. 01:30:30
I don't believe there are any issues, but. 01:30:35
To continue to monitor that on a local level. 01:30:37
County supervisors, association, state level and on the federal level. 01:30:39
To ensure that the funding does not. 01:30:44
And not interrupted. 01:30:46
For healing county. So I just wanted to update that and then also. 01:30:48
Again, the Naco. 01:30:52
Conference the first week of March. 01:30:53
But we'll continue to advocate for Healer County and funding from the federal government for Gila County. 01:30:56
Thank you, Mr. Chair, Thank you. Thank you for all that work. And so if there's nothing else, then I'll adjourn our meeting. 01:31:03
Thank you. 01:31:08
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Testing, testing. 00:00:01
OK. 00:00:16
Thank you. 00:00:17
Good morning, everyone. 00:00:19
We have a full room today. 00:00:28
Yeah, it's going to be a great day. So I'd like to call this meeting to order some regular meeting Tuesday, February 18th at 00:00:32
10:00. 00:00:36
Thank you for coming, I've asked Kaylee. 00:00:41
To lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then Marin Belling will lead us in the invocation. 00:00:44
Into the public for which it stands one nation under God. 00:00:58
Heavenly Father, we bow our heads before you this morning in gratitude for our opportunity to serve your community. 00:01:13
And in Thanksgiving for our colleagues and for our first responders and for our young people who are here today. 00:01:21
To speak out for the importance of awareness of violence in teen dating. 00:01:29
We thank you for the beautiful day and for all the ways that you provide for us. 00:01:35
And all the ways that you call us to serve and provide for others. 00:01:40
We ask this in Christ name, Amen. 00:01:43
OK, our first item is #2A presentation. 00:01:52
A lot here today that are. 00:01:57
Going to participate in that. We have recognition of Hewlett County employees who have been employed for. 00:02:00
10/15/2020, 5:30. 00:02:05
And 35 years. 00:02:08
As of 2024 and we have Louisa with us. 00:02:10
This is her first time presenting, so she's going to do a great job. Come on up. 00:02:14
All right, if the meeting is yours. 00:02:22
Good morning, Chairman and members. 00:02:24
If you guys don't mind coming up to should cancel the employees, Sure, sure. 00:02:26
As mentioned, this is recognition of the employees who met their anniversary date in 2024. 00:02:33
We ask that everyone hang out at the end to get a group photo. There are some light refreshments and if you guys could hold your 00:02:38
applause until the end. 00:02:42
Umm, whenever I call your name. If you could please come up. 00:02:46
And grab your award. 00:02:50
And we'll get started. 00:02:51
For five years we have. 00:02:53
Savannah Barajas. 00:02:59
Melissa. 00:03:04
Did you say their department as well? Would you mind? 00:03:06
You have that with you? I don't, but I can't get it from up there. Yeah, that's OK. Thanks. 00:03:09
Beatrice Bejarano Library. 00:03:20
Charity Dale. Probation. 00:03:24
Kayla Evans County Attorney's Office. 00:03:30
Katie Franklin. 00:03:35
Help. 00:03:37
Donald Garvin. 00:03:40
Peace and Justice Court. 00:03:42
Jennifer Glasscock. 00:03:45
County Attorney's Office. 00:03:47
Alex Hartman, Sheriff's Office. 00:03:51
Veronica Hernandez Library. 00:03:55
Elizabeth Holmes, Assessor's Office. 00:04:00
Ian yacht facilities. 00:04:06
Stephanie Johnson, Recorder's Office. 00:04:12
Christopher Jones Sheriff's Office. 00:04:18
David Lavario, Sheriff's Office. 00:04:22
Stephanie Mata. 00:04:27
Will Justice Court? 00:04:29
Justin Montejo. 00:04:34
Sheriff's Office. 00:04:35
Timothy Moore, Sheriff's Office. 00:04:39
Taylor Perez, Health Department. 00:04:43
Jordan Weirden. 00:04:48
Will adjust this court. 00:04:50
Linda Robertson, Health Department. 00:04:53
Danielle Rocha. 00:04:58
Health Department. 00:05:01
Jessica Skabelli. 00:05:06
County attorneys office. 00:05:08
Brenda Sullivan, Clerk of the Superior Court. 00:05:13
Noah Tassel, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:20
Carter Tatum, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:25
Cody Thomason. 00:05:29
Sheriff's Office. 00:05:31
Callan Trimble. 00:05:35
Can we tremble? I apologize. 00:05:38
Courtney White, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:41
Taylor Wilson, Sheriff's Office. 00:05:45
An Adam Wingate Sheriff's Office. 00:05:49
That is our five years. For 10 years we have Miriam Bras. 00:05:53
With the facilities. 00:05:57
Todd Beatty with. 00:06:02
The county attorney's office. 00:06:04
Deborah Blevins with the Health Department. 00:06:08
Lowell Brown with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:14
James Cross with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:20
Julianne and Siso with probation. 00:06:25
Veronica. 00:06:31
Claudiana. 00:06:34
With the Superior Court. 00:06:35
Call Labonte with the Sheriff's Office. 00:06:39
Diana Moore with the assessor's office. 00:06:44
Jerry Moore with Community Development. 00:06:51
Emily Nader with the Superior Court. 00:06:57
Jessica Ortman with the county Attorney's office. 00:07:02
Penny Padgett with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:06
Barbara Romero with probation. 00:07:10
Cassidy Smith with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:17
Kimberly Smith with probation. 00:07:22
And Travis Todd with the Sheriff's Office. 00:07:27
That is our ten years. For 15 years we have Deborah Glindersley. 00:07:32
And she was with probation. 00:07:37
Wade Haney, Sheriff's Office. 00:07:41
Serena Hensley, Sheriff's Office. 00:07:45
David Laforge. 00:07:50
Public works. 00:07:51
I'm Megan Miller with the clerk of the Superior Court. 00:07:56
That concludes our 15 years for 20 years. 00:08:02
We have Susan Alfredini. 00:08:05
With the school superintendent's office. 00:08:08
Sadie Bingham with the Recorder's Office. 00:08:12
Christine Fuser. 00:08:16
With the Sheriff's Office. 00:08:17
Nicole Harmon with County Attorney's Office. 00:08:20
Jared Osborne with the Sheriff's Office. 00:08:26
And Jeremy Soden with probation. 00:08:30
For 25 years. 00:08:42
We have Tom Homan. 00:08:44
With GIS. 00:08:47
Michelle Solis. 00:08:52
With the Superior Court. 00:08:55
Violetta Worthy. 00:08:59
With the Sheriff's Office. 00:09:01
Anita Zaragoza with probation. 00:09:06
For 30 years, we have Teresa Griego. 00:09:13
And for 35 years. 00:09:25
We have Mary Navarro with Globe Justice Court. 00:09:27
And for umm. 00:09:33
Gilbert Oliver's with the Sheriff's Office. 00:09:35
And that concludes our county service awards. If you guys don't mind if we could take a group photo with the employees? 00:09:51
Outside. 00:09:58
We'll step outside for disagreement. 00:10:00
A public hearing I So what I'd like to do I I can see a group of young people here today. 00:10:48
And aren't they all so good looking? 00:10:54
And I believe you are part of item H. 00:10:58
On the regular agenda. 00:11:02
So if it's appropriate. 00:11:04
And all. Can I pull that forward, Marion? 00:11:06
Item 4H and deal with that right now. 00:11:09
OK, so let's do that so that we can get you. 00:11:13
Right away, OK, So what it is, is it's information, discussion, action. 00:11:17
To adopt A proclamation. 00:11:22
Number 2025. 00:11:24
Dash 01 proclaiming February 2025. 00:11:27
As teen dating violence awareness and prevention month in Hewitt county with this year's theme of. 00:11:31
Respect that. 00:11:37
Which will educate, empower and provide awareness to team. 00:11:39
And are you Shawnee? 00:11:44
Did I say that right? OK, very good. 00:11:47
Welcome. Thank you. Good morning. 00:11:50
I'm Chairman Christensen and members of the board. We love to thank you on behalf of the Hewitt County Youth Advisory Council for 00:11:52
allowing us to present to you guys today. I'm going to hand it over to my members to read over the proclamation. 00:11:59
A proclamation of the Hewlett County Board of Supervisors proclaiming February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention 00:12:09
Month. 00:12:13
In a county. 00:12:17
Whereas every young person deserves to experience healthy, safe, respectful. 00:12:19
Relationships and. 00:12:23
Whereas one and three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or her. 00:12:25
Verbal abuse from a dating partner. 00:12:31
If it figured out, far exceeds victimization words from other types of violence affecting youth and. 00:12:33
Whereas the consequences of dating violence can include anxiety, depression. 00:12:41
Or academic performance and increase. 00:12:46
Risk of experiencing future abusive relationships and. 00:12:49
Of teens who experience dating violence report the incidence of abuse. 00:12:55
Took place in a school building or a school ground and. 00:13:00
Whereas education and awareness plays a crucial role. 00:13:03
In preventing teen baby violence by empowering young people with the knowledge and skills to recognize, avoid, and report 00:13:06
unhealthy relationships. 00:13:09
And whereas. 00:13:13
WHEREAS whereas families, schools, community community organizations and local leaders. 00:13:16
Must work together to promote safe environments and support victims of dating violence and. 00:13:21
WHEREAS Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity to amplify the voices of young survivors, encourage open 00:13:27
discussions. 00:13:30
About healthy relationships and strengthen community resources dedicated to prevention and intervention and. 00:13:34
Browse He can all take part in raising awareness and preventing teen dating violence through the following. 00:13:40
Where at Wednesday on Monday, February 10th, individuals are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of support for survivors of 00:13:47
teen dating violence. 00:13:51
By wearing orange, we wait. 00:13:56
Raise awareness and show solidarity. 00:13:58
With those affected by abuse. 00:14:01
Educational workshops and community events. Attend or host local workshops. 00:14:05
Seminars and events focused on understanding healthy relationships. 00:14:10
Identifying the signs of dating violence and supporting survivors. 00:14:14
Schools, youth organizations, and community centers can serve as a key venues for these activities. 00:14:18
Social media campaigns use your social media platforms to spread awareness about teen dating violence, share facts, resources, and 00:14:26
super. 00:14:30
Survivor stories to help educate your network, consider using the hashtags like hashtag team, DVM, hashtag and teamdb and healthy 00:14:35
and hashtag healthy relationship check out the. 00:14:40
At GCPPHCS Social for shareable posts. 00:14:46
Support local resources. Reach out to local. 00:14:51
Organizations that report. 00:14:54
Provide support to victims of teen dating violence. Consider donating time resources. 00:14:57
Or funding to help expand. 00:15:02
At least critical services. 00:15:05
Promote healthy relationship education Encourage schools and youth groups to implement programs to teach young people about 00:15:08
healthy relationships, consent, respect and communication. 00:15:13
These programs are essential to. 00:15:18
OK. Thank you. Well done. 00:15:27
And UMM Supervisor Humphrey. 00:15:31
Yeah, Thank you all. Turn the mic on. Thank you all very much for. 00:15:34
Or stepping up for what you believe in it. 00:15:38
And forming a group to be able to. 00:15:40
To make other people aware of some of the things that are going on in our schools. 00:15:43
But also too, I'm impressed that you were able to get up in front of public and all of you read very well. 00:15:47
And you were able to present yourself very well, which I find impressive from younger people. There's adults that have a hard time 00:15:52
getting up in front of people to speak so. 00:15:57
My hats off to you for both reasons and I I wish you all all the. 00:16:03
All the luck in the world going forward with with what you what you're working on. 00:16:08
Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor Klein. Thank you for bringing this to us and you did a very good job. 00:16:13
Each and everyone of you and I wish all the luck in the world going forward on this and. 00:16:18
And hopefully it works out. So thank you. Did you did well. 00:16:23
Yes, and thank you SO. 00:16:28
I will continue to read this now and say now therefore. 00:16:31
We, the members of the Gila County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim February. 00:16:35
2025. 00:16:41
As teen dating violence awareness month and encourage all. 00:16:42
Citizens to join in raising awareness. 00:16:45
Promoting prevention efforts. 00:16:49
And supporting survivors in our community. 00:16:52
And we're going to pass and adopt this hopefully on this 18th day of. 00:16:55
February 2025 I will call for a motion on item 4H. 00:16:59
Mr. Chair, I move to adopt propagate propagation. 00:17:05
Proclamation number. 00:17:09
202501. 00:17:11
And Mr. Chair, I'll second that. 00:17:13
We have a motion and a second to approve. All those in favor say aye. 00:17:15
Aye, aye. Motion passes unanimous. Thank you so much for your involvement. 00:17:20
And your time here today. 00:17:24
All right, have a good day. 00:17:27
OK. So let's move on now to Item 3A, public hearing. 00:17:35
Information, discussion, action and adopt ordinance #2025-03. Amendment to Ordinance number 05/01, the Healer County Rules of 00:17:39
Procedure to add line 10. 00:17:45
The Rule 1 definitions as section 1.10 and correct. 00:17:51
The omission of Gila County ordinance. 00:17:57
08/02 clean and lean. 00:18:00
In section 21, point 2.3. Good morning, Homero, good morning. 00:18:04
And thank you. 00:18:09
Chairman and board. 00:18:11
The item before you is to consider adopting ordinance #2025 Dash 03. 00:18:13
It's an amendment to an existing ordinance number 05/01. 00:18:19
County hearing officer, Rules of procedures. 00:18:24
And it's the main purpose of this is to allow the hearing officer ordinance. 00:18:28
To be used for all ordinances in Gila County. 00:18:34
Umm, the. 00:18:38
Ordinance that we currently have 05/01 has some language in it that. 00:18:42
Almost meets that authority, but it does not. It's a little bit short, so we wanted to make it clear. 00:18:47
Rule #1 on the definition section. 00:18:53
Provides a definition for enforcement coach to mean county ordinances. 00:18:56
And Arizona Revised Statutes. 00:19:01
But then it goes on to enumerate 9 various county ordinances. 00:19:03
OK. The next one is offers when action can be taken to state that every action or proceeding brought before the hearing officer. 00:19:07
For a civil violation or any or any enforcement code shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the enforcement officer. 00:19:15
And then Rule 21 under their ruling, ruling of the hearing officer. 00:19:24
It provides that the imposition of time shall be in accordance. 00:19:29
With the fine stipulated in that ordinance, or in that or in that enforcement pro. 00:19:33
And then list. 00:19:37
8 county ordinances and concludes with the section. 00:19:39
That says for any other enforcement quote not listed above. 00:19:42
A fine of not more than $700.00 per day for continuing violation. 00:19:46
By an individual and not more than 10,000 per day for a continuing violation by an enterprise. 00:19:50
So if you. 00:19:57
Under the definition section, it enumerates 9 ordinances. 00:20:00
Under the uh. 00:20:03
Ruling of the hearing officer, it only lists 8 ordinances and that's an omission that we want to correct. 00:20:05
And so at this time. 00:20:12
We would like to propose a revision to the ordinance. 00:20:14
To not only take care of the omission, but to also make sure and clear that the ordinance that we have for the hearing officer. 00:20:18
Applies to all county. 00:20:27
County emergencies. 00:20:28
So in. 00:20:31
In Gila County, the process to amend an ordinance is to adopt A new ordinance. In this case, it would be 20. 00:20:35
2025 Dash 03. 00:20:42
With the specific changes addressed in the ordinance in this way, only the new ordinance must be published in the newspaper. 00:20:45
After adoption, the changes adopted in the new ordinance. 00:20:51
Will be incorporated into the existing ordinance. Again, that's 05 dash. 00:20:55
01 our existing ordinance. 00:21:00
And that's what we're we're trying to do today. 00:21:03
So we posted a public. 00:21:06
The notice of public hearing was published in the newspaper in January 28 of 25. 00:21:08
The ASIN Roundup. 00:21:14
If the Board of Supervisors adopts the the new ordinance, 2025 Dash 03 will be published one time in the Face and Roundup 00:21:17
newspaper in the Arizona Silver Belt newspaper. 00:21:22
And so at this time, we'd like to recommend the adoption. 00:21:27
Of the new ordinance 2025, Dash 03. 00:21:31
Which cements the old ordinance 05/01. 00:21:35
And in the sections that we would be changing as rule, rule one under the definition section. 00:21:38
1.1 We would add the following. 00:21:45
Any other statute this would be #10 of that enumerated list of ordinances, and it opens it up to all the ordinances and states 00:21:47
this. 00:21:51
Any other statute, county court ordinance or resolution authorizing the hearing officer to hear. 00:21:55
Civil Violations. This includes all past and future statutes, county codes, ordinance, or resolutions enacted or adopted. 00:22:01
After this ordinance has been adopted. 00:22:09
And so we at the same time would also then correct the omission of Gila County Ordinance at 08. 00:22:11
Dash O2. 00:22:17
Clean and lean in that section where I mentioned the omission. Section 21, point 2.3. 00:22:19
And with that thou. 00:22:25
Answer any questions you may have or any comments and look for your approval for. 00:22:28
Or this ordinance. Thank you, Humira Supervisor Humphrey. 00:22:33
Yeah, I I have no question tomorrow. I just. 00:22:38
I have a great appreciation for the hearing officer that we. 00:22:41
Started using back when we were fighting a lot of different things and. 00:22:46
And so through code enforcement. 00:22:50
We were able to turn it over to a hearing officer. 00:22:53
And I think that's helped us a lot in a lot of ways. And so I think it's it's great that now we have been adding things building 00:22:56
without a permit, you know things and now we're. 00:23:01
Getting getting more to that and to the point that we may need another hearing officer. So thank you very much for bringing that 00:23:06
before us. 00:23:10
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 00:23:15
One more thank you I. 00:23:18
We referenced the clean and lean in this. 00:23:21
I thought we already had that covered under our code enforcement. 00:23:25
And whatnot. 00:23:30
In the hearing, in the hearing officer ordinance, it's mentioned one time. 00:23:31
In the definitions, but then it's not mentioned again in another section. 00:23:36
And one of the things that we're trying to do to avoid how? 00:23:40
Having to mention a list of ordinances each and every time. 00:23:44
We've introduced the new sentence that says all county ordinances. 00:23:48
But it was. It has been used for that. 00:23:53
It's a, it's a, it's an omission. It's not. It doesn't mean that if anything other than. 00:23:57
We added it in one section, but we forgot to add it to the other section. 00:24:03
That's all I was pointing out. 00:24:06
Because I was pointing that out because we're going back and making that correction now. 00:24:08
So what other issues have we had out there that haven't been covered? 00:24:13
So we have the right of way ordinance that we're preparing. 00:24:20
We have the grading and drainage ordinance that's not mentioned in here. 00:24:24
Would now be an ordinance that we could use the hearing officer. 00:24:28
To enforce the ordinance. 00:24:31
Those are two that come to mind. 00:24:34
But it really this really talks about any. 00:24:36
Any county ordinance that. 00:24:39
Would like to use the hearing officer process. Will in the future be able to use it? 00:24:42
And so how much additional? 00:24:47
Work is just gonna put on our code enforcement officers. 00:24:50
It will of course add more work. The rating and drainage and right of way ordinances will will bring more work. 00:24:53
Director Bloomer is working on. 00:25:02
Umm and I, I'm working with him to see if we can add a second hearing officer. 00:25:06
And we're going to start by talking with the current hearing Officer 1st and then go from there. 00:25:11
We, I think, from our sense of continuity. 00:25:17
It would be appropriate to have two hearing officers in Gila County. 00:25:21
And to determine maybe they specialize, but they could cover all. 00:25:25
And those are the things that we are going to. 00:25:31
Discuss with the current hearing officer and then go from there. 00:25:34
OK, put our code enforcement. 00:25:39
Folks, they'll be able to handle this extra workload. 00:25:41
With what they've got. 00:25:46
That so different organizations take care of code enforcement. For instance, we wouldn't be using the community development. 00:25:47
Code enforcement person. 00:25:55
Or our violations. We would be using our own internal team in public works. 00:25:57
To remedy to try to remedy the violations. 00:26:04
And, and do you have somebody specifically in mind for that Homer? 00:26:07
It's our currently our project managers. 00:26:11
Oversee both the Right of way ordinance and the grading and Drainage ordinance. 00:26:16
In the future. 00:26:20
We just interviewed someone for a floodplain, the director of Floodplain as a for instance. 00:26:23
When we when we fill that position. 00:26:28
We would have folks that would be responsible for the floodplain ordinance. 00:26:31
They would be responsible for the grading and drainage ordinance and that team. 00:26:36
Of three people. 00:26:40
Will then be asked to. 00:26:42
Take care of preparing for the hearing officer. 00:26:45
On issues that violate the floodplain and the grading and drainage orness. 00:26:50
On the right of way ordinance, we do have two project managers. They currently report to Alex. 00:26:55
Kendrick, our senior engineer. 00:27:00
And they would be responsible for remedying. 00:27:04
Uh, violations through the right of way ordinance, so it is split amongst various folks. 00:27:08
And and so those folks have been doing that currently or. 00:27:14
So currently we have two project managers. They also do the grading and drainage. Our plan is to. 00:27:19
Separate grading and drainage from the right of way and from the management of our roadway projects. 00:27:27
And put the grading and drainage ordinance under the care of the floodplain administrator. 00:27:35
He would have two people reporting to him, one in Basin and one in Go. 00:27:42
There they would be new. They're not here today. 00:27:50
There would be new applications posted. 00:27:52
We we are evaluating. 00:27:56
Folks that have applied, we're not ready to start interviewing at this time for those for those two positions. 00:27:58
So more than likely the new people coming in, you would look. 00:28:06
For someone that has experience with this, correct or that would be preferable? 00:28:11
Because I you know. 00:28:15
I'm not downplaying this, but with the wrong people or whatever this could. 00:28:19
Be a train wreck. 00:28:24
So that's a good point. And there is. 00:28:25
It's a share in public works. I think in community development I can almost say the same thing. It's a shared responsibility in 00:28:30
the enforcement. The director all the way down gets involved. 00:28:36
Almost everybody gets involved. 00:28:42
And the more mature the person that's trying to remedy the ordinance is with that process. 00:28:44
It becomes easier. 00:28:51
But it always requires. 00:28:53
The attention of various levels in each organization. 00:28:56
OK, so the director and whoever else will have some input on all this as well. There'll be some checks and balances. 00:29:01
Correct. Umm. 00:29:07
That is correct. 00:29:09
OK. Thank you, Homer. 00:29:10
Thank you, supervisor. Thank you, homero. So let me close the discussion now and open it up. 00:29:13
To the public hearing portion of item 3A. 00:29:18
Lisa, do you have anyone in Payson that wishes to discuss? 00:29:23
Or make comments regarding this item. 00:29:27
OK, Cassandra. 00:29:31
No Anyone here in globe about 3A? 00:29:33
OK. No, with that, I'll close the public hearing. 00:29:37
And call for emotion. 00:29:39
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt ordinance #2025-03. 00:29:41
Mr. Gerald Second. 00:29:47
Have a motion and a second to approve. Item 3A is in favor, say. 00:29:48
Aye, aye. 00:29:53
Thank you, Romero. 00:29:54
Thank you. Next is item 3B Information discussion action to adopt resolution number. 00:29:55
25/02/02, which approves the county. 00:30:01
Community Development case number CU PG. 00:30:05
2412-001 A request by State 48. 00:30:08
Development Consulting. 00:30:13
Robert Graves, the owner for a conditional use permit. 00:30:14
Upon Gila County assessors tax parcel number. 00:30:18
101-13 Dash. 00:30:22
032 F located. 00:30:25
At 3807 S Arizona Highway 77. 00:30:27
In Winkelman. 00:30:31
He look howling. 00:30:33
Good morning, Randy. 00:30:35
Morning, Supervisors. 00:30:36
Let me start off by saying this will require you unanimous decision. 00:30:38
There are 4 property owners within the 300 feet. 00:30:42
Three of them have. 00:30:47
Questioned or proposed? 00:30:51
And their concerns are property values. 00:30:55
Radio waves. 00:30:59
Looks. 00:31:01
As a generic. 00:31:04
Reason for opposing this? 00:31:06
So again, this is State 48 consulting representing vertical bridge. 00:31:08
Is proposing to the installation of a new 190 foot. 00:31:13
Self supporting cell tower. 00:31:17
With an additional 4 foot lightning rod, the overall height will be 199 feet. 00:31:20
The tower will be located on Parcel 101 thirteen O32F. 00:31:25
And will include associated equipment within. 00:31:30
A 66 by 66 E area. 00:31:34
This area will be surrounded by a six foot high chain link fence with utilities and. 00:31:37
Access easements as shown in exhibit. 00:31:44
Per the applicant the proposed. 00:31:48
Facility is to improve coverage to access emergency 911 services for the town of Winckelmann. 00:31:50
And passing traffic on Hwy. 77. 00:31:57
Close facility will allow up to four carriers total, one acre tenant, three additional tenants. 00:32:00
Which will decrease the need for additional towers to be built in in the future. 00:32:07
See Exhibit A with a narrative that shows. 00:32:12
Coverage. 00:32:15
Planning. Zoning Commission. 00:32:17
At a duly publicized notice. Public notice. 00:32:20
For a public hearing on January 16, 2025, voted unanimously to recommend approval of subject and adherence to the conditions and 00:32:25
approved list. 00:32:29
In the sections. 00:32:34
Later on. 00:32:36
Surrounding this is forest. 00:32:38
Gu and then to the east is National Forest and to the South is also Gu. 00:32:42
Property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were notified and applicant held a citizen participation meeting via Zoom 00:32:47
on December 3rd. 00:32:52
2024. 00:32:56
There were no attendees from the notices that were sent out, however, prior to the meeting. As we stated, we've received the post 00:32:57
from three of the property owners. 00:33:02
Staff. 00:33:08
Put out legal ads on 1/28/2020 5:00 and 1:29. 00:33:10
2025 in the Pacer Roundup and Silver Belt. 00:33:15
Per the ordinance 103.8 Gila County zoning arts commercial. 00:33:19
Communications tower AKA wireless communication tower facilities are. 00:33:24
Permitted Permitted in all zoning districts subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. 00:33:28
All towers are required to be structurally engineered and shall not be located closer than its height to any adjacent property. 00:33:34
Public right away. 00:33:43
Or any other unrelated structures unless accompanied by a structural engineer plants that eliminate the need for the fall zone. 00:33:44
Staff In reviewing a CUP application, staff considers the county ordinance comprehensive master plan zoning. 00:33:53
And the current proposed land use of the property adjacent zoning. 00:34:00
Public comments, if the land is used, will be compatible and harmonious with the neighboring uses of any recorded restrictions on 00:34:04
the property. 00:34:08
In reviewing the consideration. 00:34:12
Commercial communication towers are permitted in all zoning dishes with these. 00:34:15
Cup. 00:34:19
The subject property, zoning and General Gu. 00:34:21
Permits farm, non farm, residential uses, farm tranches, recreational and commercial uses. 00:34:24
APN 10113032. F falls within the Residential .04 to 1.0. 00:34:32
Do you acre land use classification in the comprehensive master plan? 00:34:38
The residential .4 to one category denotes an area of the county where low density world detached residential development is 00:34:43
preferred. 00:34:47
The residential .04 to one point. 00:34:54
Land use nesting includes private land and rural areas. 00:34:57
And rural communities that may have access and mobility limitations. Emergency response. 00:35:01
Service limitations and are not served with the development community. 00:35:07
The board again approved this we have. 00:35:14
13. 00:35:17
Conditions. 00:35:23
Number one, development, operation and maintenance shall be in accordance with the application narrative. 00:35:24
Materials provided in the CU P application request for the Community development. 00:35:30
The maximum height of the 190 foot. 00:35:35
5 foot S tire with a four foot lightning rod of the overhaul height of 199. Include base platform and attendee. 00:35:39
Is not to exceed 199 feet above natural grade. 00:35:47
The 190 foot 5 foot cell tower within a four foot welding rod. 00:35:53
For the height of 190 feet must be structurally engineered. 00:35:58
The 195 foot. 00:36:02
Tower with a four foot light rod. The overall height 190 shall be located no closer than its height to any adjacent property. 00:36:04
Public right of way. 00:36:08
Our unrelated structures, unless accompanied by a structural engineer plants that eliminate the need for the fault zone. 00:36:12
Building permits must be obtained within one year. 00:36:18
From the date approved by the Board of Supervisors, failure of such shall avoid conditional use permit. 00:36:21
A current lease agreement with the owner of APN 10113032 F shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 00:36:27
The 195 foot cell tower with a four foot lightning rod for an over a high height of 199. 00:36:36
And all accessory equipment shall be removed immediately from the property at the owners expense if the tower becomes unusable or 00:36:42
obsolete. 00:36:47
The applicant will provide the ability to Co locate on the tower. 00:36:53
The equipment area shall be secured in vandal proof. 00:36:59
The fancy in closing this compound shall not exceed exceed 6 feet in height. 00:37:03
And no barbed wire should be placed. 00:37:07
All lighting shall comply with here county dark sky ordinance. 00:37:10
Certificate completion will be issued upon construction. Policeman of the Gila County. 00:37:14
Community Development. 00:37:20
Building department approval. 00:37:21
It is responsibility of the owner subject property of 101 thirteen O32F to obtain all necessary federal, state. 00:37:23
County local permits and shall require the issuance of condition useful does not. 00:37:29
Relieve the owner. 00:37:34
Of the liability for failing to obtain all required permits. With that, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions. Thank you, 00:37:36
Randy. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:37:40
Being this dissident Supervisor Klein's district, I'll probably speak after Supervisor Klein if that's OK. Sounds very wise. 00:37:45
Supervisor Klein. 00:37:55
Well. 00:37:58
So this is a This is a topic that just irritates the hell right out of it. 00:38:01
Just to put it real bluntly. 00:38:07
I've never thought in all the years in this position I'd kind of be dictated how to vote. 00:38:09
But this is one of them. 00:38:15
And so for the reasons listed. 00:38:17
We cannot vote against that cell tower. 00:38:20
We don't have legal behind us on this. 00:38:24
And we stand out there on a real small limb for lawsuit. 00:38:27
And so. 00:38:34
I don't think it's right. 00:38:37
I don't think it's fair. 00:38:39
And I don't think the property owners that have to live under that cell tower. 00:38:41
Should have to do that. 00:38:48
We are looking at a place that is sparsely. 00:38:51
Populated. I get that. 00:38:54
But for some reason these cell towers always are targeted on private properties. 00:38:57
And very few places is their property out there, private property that doesn't have structures and homes and dwelling power. 00:39:03
And these folks with what's? 00:39:13
With the way this is put together and the way that. 00:39:16
It's considered infrastructure, I guess, more or less critical infrastructure through FCC and some other. 00:39:20
Other outfits. 00:39:27
Stick us right in a corner who are basically property owners, don't have a say. 00:39:29
And quite honestly? 00:39:35
Neither do us unless we want to face those lawsuits. 00:39:38
And I want that said because I want everybody to understand this, you know, when you get put in these kind of a positions. 00:39:43
That I'm sitting in right here today. 00:39:50
You know, you make your best calls and you vote your conscience and we're here for the constituents whether I agree with the self 00:39:52
power or not. 00:39:56
And I'm all for communication. 00:40:00
I am. 00:40:03
But I don't have to live under it. 00:40:05
I don't have to face it every day and look at it. 00:40:07
Like every one of these other people do. 00:40:11
Some communities are good with it. 00:40:14
Some aren't. 00:40:16
And the concerns are are always the same. 00:40:18
Property values, safety, aesthetics. 00:40:24
It goes on. 00:40:27
None of which are good enough. 00:40:28
To allow us if we wanted to. 00:40:30
To vote against this without facing retribution from. 00:40:33
From attorneys. 00:40:37
So I just want to make that very well known that when I vote for this same thing, it isn't because I want to. 00:40:40
At all. It's because we're pretty much dictated to do that. It's a lot like the liquor license. 00:40:48
Didn't remember what we vote for on a liquor's license. The state has control. 00:40:55
They can go with it. They can go against it. 00:41:00
Why these things even come up in front of us as beyond me? 00:41:02
Right now. 00:41:06
I I don't get it and so. 00:41:07
So as long as we know that, and I'm on record with saying that, Mr. Chair, that's all I had to say. Thank you for your input, 00:41:10
Supervisor Humphrey. 00:41:14
I think enough said. 00:41:20
OK. Thank you. 00:41:22
So are any of the well. 00:41:24
Let me close the discussion. I'm going to open it up to the public hearing portion. Are any of the complaints? 00:41:26
With us today, Lisa. 00:41:33
OK, Cassandra. 00:41:37
And are any of the complainants here? 00:41:39
In glow, No. 00:41:42
All right. 00:41:43
So then I'm going to ask Cassandra, do you? Is there anyone that wishes to speak to this subject on the Internet? No. 00:41:46
And Lisa, do you have anyone in Payson that wishes to speak on item 3B? 00:41:53
Cancel OK. 00:42:00
And, umm. 00:42:01
We have one person here. 00:42:03
Is there anyone else that has? 00:42:05
That would like to speak here other than the one person that has already indicated that. 00:42:07
OK. So please come forward. 00:42:12
I'd like to. 00:42:15
Have you keep your comments to about 3 minutes? 00:42:16
And this is Shirley Cohan. 00:42:19
Cohen And you're from Queen Creek. 00:42:23
And she is. 00:42:26
In favor of the issue and she's requesting a unanimous approval. 00:42:28
For the conditional use permit, OK please. 00:42:33
Let us know what you're thinking. Well, good morning and good morning, and thank you to the members of the Board for allowing me 00:42:37
this opportunity to speak to you today. 00:42:41
And I do want you to know that I am here in support of that tower for coverage, for capacity. 00:42:44
Or connectivity for your constituents and for your community. 00:42:50
I would also like to bring up the E 911 factor. 00:42:54
With this tower, that will help with those things, the connectivity. 00:42:57
And the communications in this area. 00:43:01
So based on that, I would like to request your unanimous approval today. And again, thank you for giving me the opportunity to 00:43:04
speak to you. 00:43:08
Thank you very much Supervisor hunt for anything. 00:43:12
Sure that no. 00:43:15
And Supervisor Klein, thank you. Thank you. So thank you very much for that. So I'll close the public hearing portion. 00:43:16
Randy, is there anymore to present? 00:43:23
OK. And I believe the reason it's before us right now and I do agree with a lot of what Advisor Klein said it's. 00:43:25
We're almost incumbent to vote for these things or were subject to liability. 00:43:32
But it's because it's a CUP. 00:43:37
In our zoning ordinance, it requires the CEP. We are in the process of working on that. 00:43:40
If we're directed, we could take that out. There's it's in our zoning ordinance and that's why it comes before us. 00:43:46
For all the districts. 00:43:54
I'm not sure if I'm recommending that or not. I'm just saying that's why we're, that's why we're, that's why we're. 00:43:56
In this corner. So with that I will call for a motion. 00:44:01
Mr. Chair, I move to adopt resolution #25-02-02. 00:44:04
OK. I will second it. We have a motion and a second to approve Item 3B. 00:44:10
All those in favor say aye. 00:44:15
Aye, aye. Motion carries unanimous. 00:44:17
Thank you. Thank you, Randy. 00:44:20
All right, thanks. Thanks, everyone. Let's move on to our regular agenda item 4A. 00:44:23
You're trying to order a pizza over there. 00:44:41
OK. 00:44:57
Item 4A is information discussion action. 00:44:59
To approve amendment #12 to an integr. 00:45:02
Intergovernmental agreement contract number D. 00:45:05
I, 20002263 between the Arizona Department. 00:45:08
Of the Economic Security and Hila County Community Services Division. 00:45:13
To add the itemized service budget in the amount of $390,410.33. 00:45:18
For the period of July 124 through June 3025, in which the funds. 00:45:25
Will be used as rent and utility assistance. 00:45:30
Good morning, Josh. 00:45:34
Good morning, Chairman Christensen, Supervisor. So this is our primary allocation for our. 00:45:35
African Community Action Program that we receive every year. 00:45:41
Pays for .9 of a person that does the case work here in Globe for the southern part of the county, and .9 for the person and 00:45:44
Payson that does the. 00:45:48
Casework and Payson. 00:45:52
A little bit. I think 15% of our finance person, another 15% of the program manager for the community services programs. 00:45:54
Other than that, it's for people that meet the. 00:46:01
Defined. 00:46:05
Economic. 00:46:07
Status for receiving services does the services for the North and the South. 00:46:08
And it increases with the funds that we came before the board. 00:46:13
Last month with the LIHEAP funds that add other energy assistance to that. So if you look. 00:46:16
On this, it's about half the funding for this is for our staffing that provides the services and about half of it. 00:46:21
Is for those services and then realize that that other pile of money, the LIHEAP funds or those dollars that come from. 00:46:26
The state and vector and Zephyr and Gatson and those come together to form all of that utility assistance, so. 00:46:32
And that's it. All right. Thank you, Josh. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:46:40
Just one question that says. 00:46:44
For utility and rental services. 00:46:47
For citizens eligible in Gila County. 00:46:50
The level of eligibility does that come from the from the state or from us or comes from the fence the feds OK yeah no that 00:46:55
that's. 00:47:00
That's great. I just wanted it said. So here we are and I think it's great that we're able to help people. 00:47:05
That do qualify because a lot of people do. 00:47:12
I just wanted it to be stated on. 00:47:15
Where those rules come from? 00:47:17
Thank you. 00:47:20
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 00:47:20
Umm, Josh, you know that. 00:47:23
That's that's good. The. 00:47:26
The rent and utility assistance does. Do we usually get more people wanting that than we're able to provide? 00:47:29
Hundreds more, usually. Just like our Section 8 program vouchers, we usually have to cap the list or close the list for periods of 00:47:38
a year or two while we wait. 00:47:42
For us to work through that list so we're not giving false hope to people that. 00:47:47
You know would be way behind on this list, so. 00:47:51
Typically we'll open them every couple of years or sometimes more depending on how many people are dropping on and off. But. 00:47:53
Most of the time, yes, the list is closed. 00:47:59
Put those thoughts out there at The list is 2 or 300 people long. 00:48:02
Wow. OK, well, thank you. 00:48:06
Yes, Thank you, Josh. 00:48:09
Anticipate any cutbacks given the current political. 00:48:10
Changes that are being made. 00:48:15
So far it looks like the funding is probably going to stay about the same as Supervisor Humphrey mentioned. What will probably 00:48:17
change would be the parameters of what would be considered low income would be what we see change like what percent of the federal 00:48:22
poverty rate would be counted as low income. 00:48:26
OK. Thank you for that. And with that, I'll call for motion. 00:48:32
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to approve amendment #12 to the Arizona Department of Economic Security intergovernmental 00:48:36
agreement. 00:48:39
Contact number DI 20002263 as pretended. 00:48:44
Mr. Chair, I'll 2nd that I have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:48:50
Aye, aye. Thank you, Josh. 00:48:56
Item 4B. 00:48:58
Information Discussion. Action to approve amendment #3. 00:49:00
To professional services contract numbers 0726. 00:49:04
Tutu with Stephen B Smith. 00:49:08
With a not to exceed amount of one $83,140. 00:49:11
And extend the term of the contract through December 31st, 20. 00:49:17
25 We have Melanie. Good morning. Good morning, Chairman and members of the Board. This item is for the contract renewal for 00:49:21
Stephen B Smith. He is our landfill contractor. 00:49:26
This is going to be our third gear. 00:49:33
So the first year what it came in at $259,000 and that included the expansion for the quality assurance that we were doing. 00:49:36
On the expansion and then we renewed last year for $189,000. This year we're coming in about $3000 less. 00:49:44
This includes. 00:49:52
All of our methane reporting, our water monitoring and then in 2025 the ADEQ has increased. 00:49:54
Our water Water monitoring. 00:50:03
Monthly opposed to quarterly, so that's in there as well. 00:50:06
We're still finishing up the pond removal for the Buckhead Mesa Landfill and then we're working on the storm water pollution 00:50:10
prevention. 00:50:14
Plan for the Russell Gold Swamp as well, so those are all included. 00:50:18
So the recommendation of the department is to award the contract renewal for a. 00:50:22
106. 00:50:29
183,100 and $4000 if you have any questions. OK, thank you and the supervisor. 00:50:30
Humphrey, I have a question. Supervisor Klein. 00:50:37
Only this is. 00:50:41
Amendment #3 Is it a four year contract? 00:50:43
It was a. 00:50:48
It was a one year contract with three renewals. So this is the last renewal, correct or last amendment? 00:50:49
OK. Thank you. 00:50:57
All right. Thank you. I have no questions. I'll call for a motion. 00:50:59
Mr. Chair, I move to approve amendment #3 professional service. 00:51:02
Contract number 072622. 00:51:06
With Stephen B Smith, PE as presented, and I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:51:10
Aye, thank you very much. 00:51:18
Item 4C is information discussion action to adopt. 00:51:20
Resolution number 250204, which authorizes the execution of intergovernmental agreement #24. 00:51:24
0009674. 00:51:33
I between Gila County and the State of Arizona acting. 00:51:37
By and through the Arizona Department of Transportation. 00:51:41
For the rail Highway safety improvement project at. 00:51:44
Marion St. and Railroad Ave. and Claypool in the immediate area of the Arizona Eastern Railway crossing. 00:51:49
Department of Transportation number 742375 are located in the Southeast region of Arizona in Gila County. 00:51:58
Good morning, Alex. 00:52:07
Good morning, Chairman and Board of Supervisors. Thank you for having me. 00:52:09
Again, I apologize all these igas with. 00:52:12
A dot have really long numbers. 00:52:15
So what this is is. 00:52:18
We have several railroad crossings. 00:52:21
Throughout Gila County and a dot in cooperation with Arizona Eastern Railway. 00:52:23
Have gone through over the last few years and evaluated all of them. 00:52:30
And have come up with a list of those that need repair and. 00:52:34
Safety modifications. 00:52:38
We brought one before you guys. 00:52:40
At Kala Loma. 00:52:43
About a year ago. 00:52:45
I have two more for you today. 00:52:46
These projects will be funded by ADOT and the railway and then as soon as it's done. 00:52:49
Heal County Public Works will take over maintenance of the road and the railway will continue to maintain the rails. 00:52:55
So this is the first of the two that I'm bringing for you today and this is at. 00:53:00
Street and Railroad Ave. in Clayton. 00:53:06
Thank you, Alex. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:53:09
Yeah, it's great to see that they did do some evaluation because I think all of them need some help and some of them even need. 00:53:11
Even need arms on them because. 00:53:17
They're they're pretty busy intersections, so. 00:53:20
Thank you very much for bringing this to us. 00:53:22
Supervisor Klein, Alex, thank you. 00:53:25
Yes, thank you for that. With that, I'll call for motion. Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt the resolution #25-02-04. 00:53:28
I'll second that. 00:53:37
We do have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 00:53:38
Aye, thank you, Alex. 00:53:43
That all you have. 00:53:45
No, I have one more for you. 00:53:47
Item 4D There we go. 00:53:50
Information, discussion, action and adopt resolution number 25/02/03. 00:53:53
Which authorizes the execution of an intergovernmental agreement number 240009686. 00:53:58
I between Gila County and the State of Arizona acted by and through the Arizona Department of Transportation for the Rail Highway 00:54:06
Safety Improvement project at Grover Canyon Rd. in Claypool. In the immediate area. They are on the Eastern railroad crossing. 00:54:13
Department of Transportation number 742372 are located in the southeast region of Arizona and he left county. 00:54:21
So thank you, Mr. Chairman, Board. So again, this is the second of the two we're bringing before you today, this one. 00:54:30
Is almost identical, except that it's now Grover Canyon Rd. Versus. 00:54:35
Marion Ave. and it's all the same. 00:54:41
IGA requirements will be implemented. 00:54:43
Thank you, Alex. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:54:46
Yeah, Grover Canyon, that crossing is the one where all of the big trucks leaving the rod plant. 00:54:48
Go to go back over to hit a streetlight instead of having to cross traffic, correct? 00:54:54
Yeah, then that one might take a little special because it has a lot of heavy truck traffic on it. 00:54:59
And I would like the state engineers to know that. 00:55:05
When they're when we're doing some design on it because it's not just regular. 00:55:08
People that live there, it's all the heavy trucks that are leaving the rod plant. 00:55:13
Use that to go back to a. 00:55:17
So that they can go east or West. 00:55:21
All right, so I'll make a note of that and let the state engineer know. 00:55:23
Yeah. Thank you very much. 00:55:26
Supervisor client. 00:55:28
Things again, Alex. 00:55:30
OK. Thank you. With that, I'll call for a motion. 00:55:32
Mr. I move to adopt resolution #25-02. 00:55:35
Dash 03. 00:55:40
And I'll second that, Mr. Chair. OK, we have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 00:55:42
Aye, aye. Thank you, Alex. Thank you. 00:55:47
All right, next is item 4, E Information Discussion action to adopt. 00:55:51
Revised policy number The OS Hours 018. 00:55:55
Employee tuition reimbursement. Good morning, Michael. Good morning, Chairman, members of the board. So on April 2nd, 2024. 00:56:00
This board. 00:56:08
Tuition reimbursement policy. 00:56:09
This item is just to clarify a particular section in there regarding student loans. So what we did was to just clarify it if you 00:56:12
look. 00:56:17
On page five of eight we added a #5. 00:56:24
Just to clarify, student loans are allowed to be reimbursed. 00:56:28
So the employee is allowed to take a student loan. 00:56:32
And then we reimburse them the amount of money of the tuition that's been approved by the county administration, then they can 00:56:35
choose to pay off the student loan, so. 00:56:39
That's basically the change to this policy. It's an issue that came up and working with the County Attorney and the HR department, 00:56:44
everybody felt that we need to clarify this. So what I would be asking is to just. 00:56:50
Have the board consider approving that new tuition? 00:56:56
See what those changes? 00:57:00
OK. Thank you, Michael. Supervisor Humphrey. 00:57:02
Yeah, I think it's a great program to help people that want to. 00:57:05
Educate themselves. So thank you very much for. 00:57:09
Forgetting that. 00:57:12
To be in better than it was. 00:57:13
Welcome, Sir. Thank you, Supervisor Klein. How many folks do we have in it now, Michael? 00:57:15
Currently we had. I believe we have one employee with the. 00:57:21
Health Department. 00:57:26
She went through the course. 00:57:27
And it was reimbursed. 00:57:30
And then also county administration is looking at. 00:57:31
Department. Uh. 00:57:35
Directors and managers and deputy directors within there to utilize this or. 00:57:36
For further training for management. 00:57:42
So that a lot more employees will. 00:57:46
I hope so because I, I really had high hopes for this and I think it's really good for our people so. 00:57:50
Thank you. 00:57:57
Right. Thank you. And So what you're really doing is you're adding that? 00:57:59
Someone doesn't have to do an out of pocket tuition. 00:58:04
Payment in other words like a check or cash or something, they can get along and and have it reimbursed, correct? They can either 00:58:07
pay up front or. 00:58:11
You know, if they choose to get a loan, if they go that way, if they don't have the cash right, don't have the funding up front, 00:58:16
then yes, it sounds like a logical thing to do with that. I'll call promotion. 00:58:20
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to adopt revised policy number BOS Dash Hours, Dash 018. 00:58:25
I'll second that we have a motion in a second to approve. Those in favor say aye, aye aye. 00:58:32
Hey, Michael. 00:58:37
All right, let's move on here. Item 4F information discussion action. 00:58:39
To approve the October 18th, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. 00:58:45
For the Mexican wolf recovery and management and authorized the chairman to sign. 00:58:49
The MOU and the concurrence letter to. 00:58:55
The attached and be attached to the MOU which affirms the designation of the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization Executive 00:58:59
Director. 00:59:03
To represent Gila County when Gila County supervisors are not directly involved. 00:59:07
And Woody, this is your item. 00:59:12
It is. 00:59:15
Thank you, Mr. Chair, and. 00:59:16
Mexican wolf issues been going on now for a very long time. There's. 00:59:18
Quite a few folks involved in the Pascal. 00:59:23
On our. 00:59:27
Committee is handling the charge on this. 00:59:28
And this is just bringing it back up. 00:59:31
With this Mou. 00:59:35
Or involvement. 00:59:36
An individual placed on the board, which more likely will be Pascal out up with it. 00:59:39
There's some language in there that's gonna determine the cause of the. 00:59:44
Of the death of the animal and things like that. So this is a just continuance of the Mexican spot of Mexican spotted. Well, yeah. 00:59:49
Anyway, this is just another part of this that is a total. 00:59:59
Waste of money, but we gotta do it so. 01:00:05
I'd be happy to answer any questions. 01:00:07
Thank you. Goodbye the client supervisor Humphrey. 01:00:10
Yeah, when I read this, can I put, can I read it Mexican Wolf management and not leave out recovery? 01:00:12
I wish we could just delete it all but. 01:00:19
Anyway. 01:00:22
So that's the only question I have. Yeah, it's a, it's a political. 01:00:24
Situation is the problem. 01:00:28
And we all love our wolves and even the spotted ones, you know? 01:00:30
But uh. 01:00:34
OK, they are a hungry group though and so. 01:00:38
Let me let me say a little bit more about this, OK? All right. Near and dear to my heart. You know, I don't have any I deal with 01:00:43
yet. 01:00:46
But I don't think people realize the real impact. 01:00:51
That are out there because of this program, right? 01:00:55
In the eastern side of Arizona and the western side of New Mexico, it is putting a lot of people out of business. 01:00:59
And not only is it putting them out of business, it's making it. 01:01:07
Such that. 01:01:10
They're not even. 01:01:12
Able to sell out. 01:01:14
Because of the impact. 01:01:16
So it isn't like they could just gather their cattle, go to the auction, sell the ranch and. 01:01:18
Go somewhere else. They they can't do that. They can't sell it because who wants it? 01:01:23
What you're doing is you're raising cattle to feed the wolves. 01:01:29
Uh, the wolf that was. 01:01:32
Killed back in the early years for a reason. 01:01:35
That reason is very valid. 01:01:39
They're they're not a good thing. 01:01:41
It's a huge impact on our game, animals and everything else, so every time we have a. 01:01:44
An administration change. I really wish somebody would look at that program and do something with it, because it's a. 01:01:50
Huge burden on taxpayers. 01:01:56
That's a huge burden on Game and Fish. 01:01:59
In wildlife management, and it's only getting worse. 01:02:02
And now they're talking about the reintroduction of the northern Gray wolves and bringing them down. 01:02:07
Well, they've already started bringing them into Colorado. 01:02:15
That were trapped in Canada, which our problem was that they're just dumping on on us. 01:02:18
And so it's, it's, it's not, it's not a healthy deal at all. 01:02:24
Yeah, thank you for that. The. 01:02:30
People don't realize that umm. 01:02:32
Management of species is important, and if you take away the element of management. 01:02:35
And you don't have any control. 01:02:40
And it's not just with the wolves, it's with. 01:02:43
Burrows and horses and. 01:02:46
Every other kind of thing that. 01:02:49
You can't control it. 01:02:52
Then it's out of control. If it's out of control, then it's devastating. 01:02:54
And. 01:02:59
To me, that is the worst thing you can do to an animal species. 01:03:02
In trying to protect it, to allow it to be devastated. 01:03:05
And so the romance of wolves to me is what we're after because we don't need them in the environment. It's their romance. 01:03:09
And they're talking about introducing the grizzly bear. 01:03:18
Wouldn't that be nice to have in the room country? 01:03:22
And. 01:03:26
You know, the Jaguar and all that. These animals are not really endangered, they're just, they just don't exist. 01:03:27
In large numbers north of the Mexican border, so. 01:03:34
And Mr. Chair, you're right, at one time we did have grizzly bears, the same reason. 01:03:38
Umm, and that as we grew. 01:03:44
As people moved in and settled this country. 01:03:46
There's there's not the areas down here in the lower 48 for these kind of animals. 01:03:50
Everybody thinks a wolf is pretty and. 01:03:56
He liked listening to him. 01:03:58
I can tell you when you watch them kill an animal and eat it, but they don't kill it. They eat it until it's dead. 01:04:01
That is not a cool site, and so whether it's your milk cow in the backyard or an elk out there on the hillside somewhere, that's 01:04:07
the way they operate. 01:04:12
They kill it by consuming it and so there's a lot of instances when animals still alive and there's no way you can move. 01:04:17
And that's that gets to be the part that. 01:04:27
I don't know if people don't want to acknowledge that or refuse to. 01:04:30
To look at that or what, but anyway. 01:04:34
There's a little big impact. 01:04:36
With any of these remote communities that we have these little places out in the woods where there's. 01:04:40
Pets and backyard animals. It's not just the ones out there on the range they're actually killing. 01:04:46
Horses. 01:04:53
And livestock in Barnes Trails, backyards, the whole 9 yards. So. 01:04:54
Thank you, Miss very good. So we could go on and on about this topic. Supervisor Humphrey anymore before we go to what I said 01:05:00
management, but I will, I will. 01:05:04
OK, so I move to approve. 01:05:10
The October 18th, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. 01:05:13
Of Mexican wolf recovery and management. 01:05:19
And authorized the chairman to sign the MOU. 01:05:22
And the concurrence letter. 01:05:26
To be attached. 01:05:30
To the MO U. 01:05:31
As presented. 01:05:33
Mr. Chair, I'll 2nd that I have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:05:34
Aye, aye, aye. 01:05:40
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 01:05:42
Thank you. 01:05:44
I think you demonstrated tremendous restraint. 01:05:46
I did well on that one thing. 01:05:49
Oh, it can be very irritating. 01:05:52
All right, let's go to item 4G. We're wrapping this up. Information, discussion, action to approve economic development agreement 01:05:55
number 12032024 with the Globe Miami Regional. 01:06:00
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,250. 01:06:06
Which the board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. And Mary, you're going to tell us a little bit about it. 01:06:10
Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair, Supervisor Humphrey, Supervisor Klein. 01:06:16
With us today, we have Alexis Rivera. 01:06:20
Angel Ruiz and Jesse Latham from the Globe Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce. 01:06:22
And they have a presentation for you. 01:06:27
Thank you very much. Please come forward, let us know who you are. 01:06:29
Anyway, just just. 01:06:33
Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the Board. 01:06:37
I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Angel Reese. 01:06:40
And I am the director for the Global Miami Chamber of Commerce. 01:06:44
I'm here to discuss our partnership with Healey County and how we can create win win opportunities. 01:06:48
For our community. 01:06:54
CS Can I do it? 01:06:58
So the global Miami Chamber of Commerce is more than a Business Network. 01:07:02
We are a pillar of support for residents, businesses and visitors. 01:07:07
We operate six days a week. 01:07:12
Not only as the chamber, but also as the official, official visitor center. 01:07:14
Welcoming travelers and locals alike. 01:07:19
Every day people walk through our door for a variety of reasons. 01:07:22
Tourists seeking adventure. 01:07:26
Directions to Beth Magala Corporate Valley Center of the Arts Hiking trails, rocking rock hunting spots. 01:07:28
Or just a great place to eat? 01:07:35
Locals in need of resources, whether it be Wi-Fi access, restroom facilities or community information. 01:07:38
Business owners looking for guidance, networking and advocacy. 01:07:46
On Hwy. front location. 01:07:51
We are a highway front location on Hwy. 60. 01:07:53
Makes us a gateway to the region at first, a first impression for visitors and trusted resource for the community. 01:07:57
Beyond tourism business development, we serve serve as a community rallying point in times of need. 01:08:06
Emergency response. 01:08:14
When wildfires surrounded us, our conference room became the fire command Center for emergency teams. 01:08:16
COVID-19 assistance. 01:08:23
We serve as a drop off location for food hygiene, cleaning supplies, helping them struggle to find essentials. 01:08:25
We also arranged grocery delivery for elderly and hometown residents. 01:08:33
Supporting local organizations. 01:08:38
We donate our space to groups like the Copper Corridor. 01:08:40
Of compassionate friends providing a safe place to support their mission. 01:08:45
The annual Coat Drive Every year we help collect and distribute warm clothing to those in need. 01:08:50
I don't know, I don't know. 01:09:07
Wait, that's the next 1 I think. 01:09:10
Uh, one more. 01:09:13
So we promote. 01:09:16
And organize key community events. 01:09:18
At the Arizona Poppy Fest month. 01:09:21
Celebrating our beautiful wildflowers, drawing visitors from across the state. 01:09:23
Which by the. 01:09:29
By the way, I don't know about this year because of no rain. They're kind of worried about the poppies. 01:09:30
Our camaraderie, annual dinner, honoring community leaders and strengthening local partnerships. 01:09:35
The Apache G Festival. 01:09:41
A vibrant collaboration celebration that showcases Native American artisan performers and traditions. 01:09:44
Our annual golf tournament. 01:09:51
Is a major fundraising event that brings businesses and residents together in support of our chambers mission, which, by the way, 01:09:53
in three weeks is our. 01:09:57
Golf tournament. 01:10:02
And these are just a few of the events we offer. We're. 01:10:04
We have year round ribbon cuttings. 01:10:06
And live after 5 chamber mixers. 01:10:09
We're going to bring our lunch and learns back here anytime. 01:10:11
Sometime soon. 01:10:15
So the work we do is critical. 01:10:18
But it is achieved with a limited budget. 01:10:21
And through the dedication of our staff, volunteers and community supporters, we are here today to strengthen our partnership with 01:10:24
Healy County. 01:10:27
And explore ways we can collaborate. 01:10:32
So together, we can ensure Will Miami remains a thriving, connected and resilient community. 01:10:34
So this is going to talk about our. 01:10:41
Good morning, Chairman, members of board. 01:10:43
Thank you for having me. 01:10:47
I just didn't come on the president of the Chamber of Commerce. 01:10:49
I'm just here to highlight some of the things that we use this funding for. 01:10:52
The funding funding like like Angel has stated, is for to create and collaborate. 01:10:56
Vitalism within the community through economic growth. 01:11:03
Whenever there's a need that a community member has or business has. 01:11:08
Whether they're a member or not, we reach out to them. 01:11:12
We offer those services. 01:11:16
Or curtailed towards our members. 01:11:17
But we help all businesses need. 01:11:20
Umm, we, as you know previously, we approved you approved a. 01:11:22
Donation for the LED sign. We are currently waiting for radar approval for that. 01:11:27
Once we get that approval, we have all the contractors lined up, we're ready to go. 01:11:32
We serve as a source of information for residents and visitors. 01:11:37
We are now looking towards. 01:11:41
Starting a. 01:11:44
501 C Three leg off of the chamber to help support us. 01:11:45
Because of the C6, we are limited in what we can get, what grants we can get. 01:11:49
So we want you aware that we are looking for other opportunities, other venues to help sustain us as a chamber as we grow. 01:11:53
So with that, I just want to thank you. 01:12:01
Immensely for all of your support throughout the years and. 01:12:03
Hopefully currently. Thank you. 01:12:07
And Chairman, board supervisor, thank you for the opportunity in addition to what the President say. 01:12:12
These board is going to help the community too. In case of any kind of emergency we can. 01:12:18
Placid on that screen in every single either Miami globe. 01:12:24
He'll account and can. 01:12:29
Presented and used it in emergency state. 01:12:30
Would happen. Thank you for the opportunity. 01:12:34
Thank you. Thank you. So Supervisor Hunter. 01:12:40
Yeah, First, Mr. Chair, I'd like to thank Jesse Latham. He's not only on the chamber, but he's also one of our City Globe City 01:12:43
Council members. 01:12:47
And Alexis Rivera is town of Miami manager. 01:12:51
So, so yeah, I would like to recognize them also for the parts that they play in our community and so. 01:12:55
Thank you all for helping. 01:13:02
Us with the community and tourism and things that we do. And I remember when we started discovering Gila County, people thought, 01:13:04
well, it's going to be it's going to be in competition with our chambers and it's like, well, no, it's not. It's just going to 01:13:08
help. 01:13:13
Everybody do better. 01:13:18
With what they do and so. 01:13:20
You know, it just works well. So thank you all very much for what you do for us. 01:13:22
Umm, as. 01:13:27
Manager and Council and as members of the Chamber, thank you. 01:13:29
Thank you, Supervisor Klein. 01:13:34
Same goes with me, you guys have done an awesome job. 01:13:36
On all of this and. 01:13:40
One question I would have and. 01:13:41
If you know, great. If not, that's fine too. But are we increasing the like the walk insurance into the chamber for information? 01:13:44
Is that increasing with people or? 01:13:49
We still tend to hold them about same. What do you think lately because of the new road work over there in superior it's it's 01:13:53
slowed down a little bit, but. 01:13:58
Yeah. No, it's slowed down because of that. 01:14:02
Oh yeah. 01:14:05
Yeah, yes, visitor winners are. 01:14:08
Winter visitors, we get them. 01:14:10
We're still getting them. 01:14:13
Good, that should be ending soon. I hope it rains in the poppy fest will do something. You know, it really needs to rain pretty 01:14:14
quick though, so yeah. 01:14:19
Thank you all for what you do though, you do an awesome job. 01:14:23
Thank you. And just to let everyone know, so this money. 01:14:28
Goes we actually purchased something from you. We purchased a membership. 01:14:32
And we purchase advertising. 01:14:36
And so that is why we say we can say that it is for the benefit of the public because it benefits the public if we. 01:14:38
Can do these things in conjunction with you. 01:14:48
So thank you for your presentation and with that I'll. 01:14:51
I'll call for a motion, Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to approve Economic Development Agreement number 12032024. 01:14:53
With the Globe Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce incorporated, which the board has determined to be for the benefit of the 01:15:03
public. 01:15:06
As presented. 01:15:10
Mr. Chair, I'll second that motion. We have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:15:11
Aye, aye, thank you very much. Have a great day. Thank you all very much. We've already done item 4H, We'll skip now to item 4. 01:15:17
Information discussion action approved. Economic development agreement number 01162025. 01:15:25
Five between Healer County and the Rim Country Quilt Roundup Incorporated. 01:15:30
It's in the amount of $2500. 01:15:35
To support the 17th. 01:15:38
Rim Country quilt roundup. 01:15:40
Hope show. 01:15:42
It'll be in November. 01:15:43
The 7th and 8th 2025 which the Board is determined to be for the benefit of the public. 01:15:44
This is my item. 01:15:49
It's a reoccurring item and with us this morning we have Marine Pastika. 01:15:51
And she's a member of the club. And do you have anything you'd like to? 01:15:57
Say. 01:16:01
For our cars. 01:16:10
And thank you for past support. 01:16:12
No, thank you very much. You guys put on. 01:16:14
You put on a great event, it's going to be at the. 01:16:17
Marisel casino again, I presume? 01:16:21
And this helps you to. 01:16:23
Purchase the rent and things like that that are required for that. 01:16:27
Yes for the rims and we also award scholarships. 01:16:31
Maybe 3 in here. 01:16:36
$500 to graduating seniors here at Broadcasting High School. 01:16:38
Along with we bring in 1000 to 1500 people that use the restaurants and hotels. 01:16:43
Golf courses for the ladies are watching looking at the quilts without yourself. 01:16:51
Thank you. Thank you for that and you guys do a great job and. 01:16:58
Keeping the quilting tradition alive in Gila County. I really appreciate that. 01:17:02
And so with that, I'll take any questions. Supervisor Humphrey. 01:17:06
I have no questions, Supervisor Klein. No, I don't have any questions, just a comment that you guys do. Sounds like you're an 01:17:10
awesome job with all this, so. 01:17:14
Good deal. Yep. Thank you very much. And so with that, I'll call for a motion. 01:17:18
Mr. Chair, I move to approve economic development Agreement number 01162025 with. 01:17:22
Rim Country Quilt Roundup Incorporated, which the board has. 01:17:29
Determined to be for the benefit of the public as presented. 01:17:33
And Mr. Chair, I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye. 01:17:38
I unanimous thank you, Marine. 01:17:45
We'll see you in November. 01:17:47
OK. 01:17:49
One more item. Here we have item 4 J which is information, discussion, action to appoint. 01:17:51
Miss Stella Gore and Mr. Mark. 01:17:57
Mark Canty to the Gila County Board of Health. 01:17:59
The term beginning on February 18, 2025. 01:18:02
Through December 31st. 01:18:06
2028. 01:18:07
And Marian, are you presenting this OK? 01:18:09
OK, Thank you, Chairman Christensen and board members. This item was presented. 01:18:13
By Paula Horne of the Public Health and Community Services Division. 01:18:20
As you know, we always have trouble trying to find people to fill these slots, and we're still very grateful. 01:18:24
Sherry, Dorothy and Cheryl Taylor both served on this board, but their terms expired December 31, 2024. 01:18:30
And they decided not to serve another term. 01:18:38
We can understand that. 01:18:41
And so we do thank them publicly. 01:18:43
Umm and Paula went out and found two other people. 01:18:46
And they would like to fill the slots for the terms that January 1, 2025, but that's when the term began. 01:18:49
And this would. 01:18:57
This would be. 01:18:59
Upon. 01:19:00
Your appointment today. 01:19:01
OK. Thank you, supervisor. 01:19:04
I'm sorry. 01:19:08
Supervisor Humphrey, let me call on you. 01:19:09
No question. 01:19:12
Supervisor Klein. 01:19:13
I'm good. I'm good as well. I'll call for a motion. 01:19:14
Mr. Chair, I'll make the motion to appoint Miss Stella Gore and Mr. Mark Markanti to the Gila County Board of Health as presented. 01:19:18
I'll second that motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 01:19:26
Thank you. Let's move on to Item 5, our consent agenda action items we have. 01:19:30
Items A through K. 01:19:38
Supervisor Humphrey, do you would you like to remove one or more of these for? 01:19:41
Klein. 01:19:48
I believe I'm good as well. OK. 01:19:49
And so am I, So I will call for a motion to approve the consent agenda item 5A through K. 01:19:51
Mr. Chair, I move to approve consent agenda items 5A through K. 01:19:58
And I'll second that we have a motion and a second to approve. Those in favor say aye aye. 01:20:03
Aye, thank you, called the public. 01:20:08
Cassandra. 01:20:13
At least you're consistent. 01:20:15
There's never that. 01:20:18
And Lisa, anyone there? 01:20:19
OK, call to the public here in Globe. 01:20:23
Now moving on to Item 7, which will be our summary of current events. 01:20:26
And I will turn it over to Manager Menlo. 01:20:33
Mr. Chairman, members of the Board just wanted to acknowledge today. 01:20:37
Marianne Shepherd Heatherly, who was filling in on short notice. We had a separation. 01:20:40
Of our clerk of the. 01:20:46
Or supervisors and so appreciate. 01:20:48
Marian stepping in on short notice to be able to cover a meeting today. 01:20:51
Want to let you know that we will open up. We have two positions that are budgeted. 01:20:55
To open both those positions up. 01:20:59
And at whatever level we can. 01:21:01
To attract person that we have. 01:21:05
In the past, we're revoking this up. 01:21:07
I've had a lot of interest. 01:21:14
And so we were trying to grow our own. 01:21:18
And moving on to our next phase, next step. 01:21:21
And we'll open up whatever level of position we can attract to. 01:21:24
Clerk to the Boards. 01:21:28
Department. 01:21:30
Within the. 01:21:31
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 01:21:32
That's OK, Supervisor Klein. 01:21:34
Mr. Chair, thank you. 01:21:38
Here The other day I traveled, I went to Phoenix. 01:21:41
Tuesday the 11th and did a video interview. 01:21:44
For Representative David Marshall, he's gonna be presented with a Copper Shield award for his. 01:21:48
His support for veterans and veteran services, I was really happy to do that. 01:21:55
Umm, I think there. I think the guy told me there was like four of us. 01:22:01
4-5 of us doing these interviews and these can take them all and put them together. 01:22:05
And make one one video out of it. 01:22:10
And it'll be played during the. 01:22:12
During his. 01:22:15
Getting his his award and that award is going to be the first Friday in May. So I'm really happy David's getting this. It's a real 01:22:17
distinguished award and he just, he deserves it. He does a lot of work for vets and so. 01:22:23
And then I was, I had a meeting with Homero and Alex up there in Young on the 13th. 01:22:30
Talk about some a road or two and a really good meeting had a few folks from the public. 01:22:37
Went very well and I really appreciate you guys coming young to do that. 01:22:42
And then today I'll be visiting Janet Dean with APS and it's going to be about the. 01:22:47
Public safety power shut off for this upcoming season. 01:22:54
Which as long as it keeps dry and like we are right now. 01:22:59
Folks might want to buy some generators. 01:23:04
So I'll have that discussion today with her. 01:23:07
And kind of see what. 01:23:11
What's gonna happen? What they're thinking? 01:23:13
That's it, Mr. Chair. OK, thank you. And on that note. 01:23:16
I will be. We have already started to organize our pre fire season. 01:23:21
Meeting and we've sent out the emails. 01:23:26
Any of the supervisors that wish to attend, just make sure that you. 01:23:29
Post that. 01:23:34
So it's March 26th and I've already had my meeting with Janet Dean. 01:23:35
And so I really like her. She's really great. 01:23:41
Great employee with APS. 01:23:45
It's like I can hear myself almost. 01:23:48
And then? 01:23:52
Monday the 10th I had the honor. 01:23:54
Of going down to the Legislature to speak. 01:23:57
In support of House Bill 2664. It's a. 01:24:01
David Marshall, Bill. 01:24:05
He's the chairman of the committee. 01:24:06
And it's asking for. 01:24:09
$3,000,000 in essence for our. 01:24:11
Sheriff's Office. 01:24:14
And. 01:24:16
That's kind of a grueling process, I just got to say. 01:24:19
But anyway, made it, did it spoke for just a minute. 01:24:22
And, umm. 01:24:27
I was pleasantly surprised that the entire room, all Democrats and Republicans, voted. 01:24:29
To move it forward. 01:24:36
With only one that said they were going to pass on the vote. 01:24:37
I don't know why, but anyway. 01:24:40
Prior to that, all of the other bills that were. 01:24:42
Presented. 01:24:46
Were that had tremendous opposition. 01:24:48
On both sides, lots of arguments and stuff like that. I'm glad I wasn't that guy, yeah. 01:24:50
So we'll see where that goes. It now goes to the appropriations or then it goes to several more things. 01:24:55
All right. And the LPC which I attend 115 represent healer county. 01:25:03
There's been 16178 bills so far. 01:25:09
There's, there's a few moving through that we as the group say, OK, we like that. We approve most of them. We say, hey, that's no. 01:25:15
And one is being able to do publications of public notices online. 01:25:22
That seems to make sense these days, and so that's kind of moving forward. 01:25:30
We oppose those things though that. 01:25:34
It cuts funding to the courts. 01:25:37
Cuts, property taxes. These are all what I call feel good. 01:25:40
Things where a legislator can say, look what I've done, my constituents, I've asked to eliminate all your property tax. 01:25:45
Or I've said we're going to reduce. 01:25:53
Sales taxes on this or that or the other, the impact is 10s of millions of dollars to the counties and. 01:25:55
These guys that are promoting that. 01:26:03
Are not paying for it. 01:26:05
So we're left to pay for it if it comes down to that. And so we generally don't ever. 01:26:06
Like those? 01:26:12
And so. 01:26:13
That's it's kind of starting to slow a little bit at the LPC. I wanted to mention though that locally in Payson. 01:26:15
There was at the middle school. 01:26:22
A call to do a patriotic essay. 01:26:26
For the students to do it. 01:26:30
7th and 8th grade. 01:26:32
And there was quite a number that did it. Maybe there was. 01:26:33
12 to 15 in each class. 01:26:37
And I am happy to say that. 01:26:40
And she doesn't want me to. Melissa's daughter. 01:26:44
Bevan, uh. 01:26:47
Won first place in her grade. 8th grade. 01:26:49
And it was a It was a great essay, and I further remember back when I was in. 01:26:53
Middle school. And when you're in middle school, you don't generally think about patriotism. You don't really think, you know, I 01:26:58
have no idea what that even means. 01:27:02
And so it's really good to see that this kind of thing goes on. 01:27:06
And then as. 01:27:10
Another thing that's really pretty nice is that the Payson High School. 01:27:11
Girls basketball. The varsity team. 01:27:15
Is well on their way to the state championship only a couple of games away. 01:27:18
From securing that they're doing really well this year. 01:27:24
So I was on the radio. 01:27:28
Monday. 01:27:30
And it went really great. Tamil G had a lot of calls. 01:27:31
The people that call in Kmoji are very pro order supervisors. They're very supportive of us in what we do here at the county. I 01:27:37
appreciate that. So. 01:27:42
That's all I have. 01:27:47
Anything else that you want? 01:27:48
OK, Kim, have some updates. 01:27:51
Yeah, I do. And I want and I want out of order here. Yeah. No, that's OK. I apologize. It was, it was necessary for me to leave 01:27:53
the room for a minute. 01:27:58
Mr. Men, love. Not that I didn't want to listen to what you had to say. It's just. 01:28:03
Yeah, it would have been embarrassing if I wouldn't have taken a short break. 01:28:08
But anyway. 01:28:12
Yeah, I attended a monthly meeting. 01:28:13
With well, Mr. Miller was unable to be there because he was out, but with Michael O'Driscoll and. 01:28:16
Facilities and IT. 01:28:23
And we have a monthly meeting at this time just to kind of keep everybody on the same page of what's going on in District 2. 01:28:25
And Hilda Roosevelt community meeting on the 10th was on KQSS radio. 01:28:33
At 5:30. 01:28:41
And then I went to the. 01:28:43
Town of Miami council meeting after that. 01:28:45
And then I spoke at the Brownsville on the 15th. Laurie does those. 01:28:48
Agricultural events for the youth. 01:28:53
Well, she did one for 25 Navy Seals. 01:28:55
Which was really a neat deal and she asked me to. 01:28:59
Talk on ranching and Hewlett County. 01:29:02
So so I did that and the BBQ was really good. 01:29:05
And so anyway, and then I'll hold a Guy Sila public meeting on the 22nd. 01:29:10
Mr. Chair, other than that. 01:29:16
I I don't have anything else. 01:29:20
Thank you for that report and if there is nothing else. 01:29:21
Mr. Menlo, Mr. Chairman. 01:29:25
We do have, I want to kind of give you a report of there's been some movement on grants and things that we. 01:29:28
Hit here at the town. 01:29:36
As of now, I just wanted to report to you that. 01:29:38
Most of our grants. 01:29:41
They are not. 01:29:42
In question of whether we'll continue to get them. 01:29:44
Or whether we see those dollars, there's one that we have in an environmental justice. 01:29:46
Grant, regarding the copper quarter that? 01:29:50
There may be some question on that you're not moving forward on those project yet because the that grant particular grant is a 01:29:53
reimbursement grant. 01:29:57
But looking forward to the. 01:30:02
Nako Conference that is coming up in a couple of weeks. 01:30:05
Who can go and advocate for counties, be able to go in and tell how essential the funding is on a federal level? 01:30:09
To ensure that we keep moving forward and. 01:30:16
New programs. We talked about the housing programs. 01:30:18
Of having that approved, that's all essential to us and look forward to that advocating for county. 01:30:21
On the federal level and receiving those grants. 01:30:28
The most of our grants other than one identified. 01:30:30
I don't believe there are any issues, but. 01:30:35
To continue to monitor that on a local level. 01:30:37
County supervisors, association, state level and on the federal level. 01:30:39
To ensure that the funding does not. 01:30:44
And not interrupted. 01:30:46
For healing county. So I just wanted to update that and then also. 01:30:48
Again, the Naco. 01:30:52
Conference the first week of March. 01:30:53
But we'll continue to advocate for Healer County and funding from the federal government for Gila County. 01:30:56
Thank you, Mr. Chair, Thank you. Thank you for all that work. And so if there's nothing else, then I'll adjourn our meeting. 01:31:03
Thank you. 01:31:08
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