PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 38-431.01, THE GILA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ HEARING ROOM, 1400 EAST ASH STREET, GLOBE, ARIZONA. ONE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL OR BY INTERACTIVE TELEVISION VIDEO (ITV).  THE MEETING IS ALSO TELEVISED TO THE GILA COUNTY TOMMIE CLINE MARTIN COMPLEX, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' CONFERENCE ROOM, 707 S. COLCORD ROAD, PAYSON, ARIZONA. THE MEETING ROOMS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 9:00 A.M.

Citizens may watch the Board meeting live-streamed at: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCHWVqrI5AmJKbvYbO-k2A/live

Citizens may submit written comments related to the June 18th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, June 17th, by emailing the Deputy Clerk of the Board at strimble@gilacountyaz.gov or calling 928-402-8757.  Citizens may also submit written comments during the meeting through YouTube.  Please include the meeting date, agenda item number, your name, and your residence address in the email.

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.

 

1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

 

2. PRESENTATIONS:

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A. Presentation of the University of Arizona's Gila County Cooperative Extension Office Annual Report and FY 2024-2025 Budget request to be considered for approval during Gila County's regular budget process. (Rene Carstens)

 

3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A. (Recess as the Gila County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors.) Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Tentative Budget for the Gila County Library District. (Elaine Votruba)(Adjourn as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors and convene as the Gila County Flood Control District Board of Directors.)

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Tentative Budget for the Gila County Flood Control District. (Maryn Belling) (Adjourn as the Gila County Flood Control District Board of Directors and convene as the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts' Board of Directors.)

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C. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Tentative Budgets for the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts per the FY 2025 Budget Schedules entitled "Street Lighting Improvement Districts." (Maryn Belling) (Adjourn as the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts' Board of Directors and reconvene as the Gila County Board of Supervisors.)

 

 

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D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Gila County Tentative Budget; authorize the publication of the summary budget; and set the public hearing for July 16, 2024, to adopt the final FY 2024-2025 Gila County Budget. (Maryn Belling)

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E. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Treasurer's Office to abate the taxes, interest, and fees on 61 properties, and authorize the Chairman's signature on each of the related Certificates of Removal and Abatement of Tax and Certificates of Clearance. (Monica Wohlforth)

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F. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract Agreement No. CTR050476 with United Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $60,029.60 for the purchase of a compressor with grant funds from the Arizona Treasurer, which would allow the dive team to maintain the equipment needed for use in search and rescue missions and dive training. (Sarah White)

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G. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Board Chairman to electronically sign the Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Control Grant Agreement (FY 2025 Award-Grant No. DC-25-004) between the Gila County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in the amount of $331,654 to provide continued funding for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and authorize signature on the Certifications and Assurances. (Travis Baxley) 

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H. Information/Discussion/Action to review the bids submitted for Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 030724-Purchase of AR-15 Rifles; award to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the contract. (Sarah White)

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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Grant Agreement No. ADOA-AZ911-25-25 between the Arizona Department of Administration, Arizona 9-1-1 Program and the Gila County Sheriff's Office for the performance period of July 1, 2024, through June 20, 2025. (Debra Williams)

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J. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the FY 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Payson and Gila County for centralized management of 9-1-1 grant funds for the performance period of July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. (Debra Williams)

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K. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Chairman's signature on documentation to submit to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the Congressionally Directed Spending allocation for the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat. (Maryn Belling)

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L.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract Agreement No. CTR061839-ez with Skyline Builders and Restoration Inc. for the Sheriff’s Squadron Patrol Room Renovation project in the amount of $81,593.46. (Joseph Dickison)

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M. Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval of its Chairman's signature on a Grant Application submitted by the Pine-Strawberry Fire District to the Tonoho O'odham Nation to replace an aging Wildland Firefighting Engine.  (Michael O'Driscoll)

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N. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 05142024 with the Tonto Basin Fire District in the amount of $6,628.58 to assist in the purchase of critically needed equipment, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Tim Humphrey)

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O. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Intergovernmental Agreement No. 060524 with the San Carlos Apache Tribe in the amount of $8,250 to support the 6th Annual Small Business Plan Competition that supports tribal member small businesses and entrepreneurship, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)

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4. 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 Amendment No. 4 to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 07012020 with the Town of Payson for consolidated administration and operation of Limited Jurisdiction Courts to renew the IGA for one year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

 

B. Adoption of an Order designating polling places and the appointment of poll workers and election board workers for the purpose of conducting the July 30, 2024, Primary Election.

 

C.  Acknowledgment of the April 2024 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.

 

D. Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024.

 

E. Approval of the Board of Supervisors' May 21, 2024 and June 4, 2024, meeting minutes.

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5.  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 § 38-431.01(H), 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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6. At any time during this meeting pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(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.