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 October 15th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 14th, 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, OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.

 

1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to consider two liquor license applications (County No. LL-24-03 and LL-24-04) submitted by Andrea Lewkowitz for the transfer of a Series 009 Liquor Store License and a Series 007 Beer and Wine Bar License with interim permits to operate at the Tonto Basin Market Place located in Tonto Basin; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the licenses should be granted. (Samantha Trimble)

 

3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to consider a sealed bid for the purchase of Assessor's tax parcel number 101-07-079 and, if accepted, authorize the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed. (Samantha Trimble)

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to approve FFY 2025 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Grant Agreement No. 2025-PTS-023 in the amount of $30,574 for the period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, that will be used for overtime and employee-related expenses, LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) unit, gas system, printer and Intox 9000 unit. (Dennis Newman)

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C. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement No. 062922 with Advantage Home Performance Inc. in the amount not to exceed $300,000, and extend the term of the contract for one additional year to September 5, 2025. (Kayle Lathrop)

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D. Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval for the Chairman’s signature on the Temporary Construction Easement granted to the State of Arizona by and through its Department of Transportation for the construction of the State Route 87 – Green Valley Parkway to Houston Mesa Road Improvement Project. (Homero Vela)

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E. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of OMNIA Cooperative Contract No. 212816, with Empire Machinery and Caterpiller Inc. in the amount of $382,938.66 for the purchase of a new 2024 120-14 AWD Caterpillar motor grader. (Homero Vela)

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F. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-10-04 authorizing the purchase of ten flood-prone properties adjacent to Campaign Creek and authorize James Menlove, Gila County Manager, to sign the various related documents associated with the purchase of homes related to the Campaign Creek Buyout and other Campaign Creek homes necessary for the successful completion of the Campaign Creek Project.  (Homero Vela)

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G. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-10-03 authorizing the roadway exchange of 4,109 square feet of unneeded Roper Lane in exchange for the acquisition of 4,027 square feet of Assessor's parcel number 302-05-001W for new Forest Service 199 right of way; and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the related Quit Claim Deed. (Homero Vela)

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H. Information/Discussion/Action to review the bid submitted for Request for Proposals No. 072124 – Campaign Creek Post-Fire Project – Survey and Cleanup of Asbestos of up to 10 Homes; and award a contract to the most responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. (Alex Kendrick)

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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to review the bids submitted for Invitation for Bids No. 071924 – Campaign Creek Post-Fire Project Demolition of 10 Homes; and award a contract to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder.  (Alex Kendrick)

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J. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals No. 082924 - Design Services for Flood Protection at Campaign Creek in Roosevelt Estates Community to select an engineering firm to analyze and design a project to protect the residents of Roosevelt Estates from severe weather events that cause flood events in Campaign Creek. (Homero Vela)

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K. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. 082424 - Five (5) New Ford Vehicles to purchase one Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck, two Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup trucks, and two Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 chassis cabs. (Homero Vela)

 

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L. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 09052024 between Gila County and Community Educational Recreational and Civic Association (CERCA) in the amount of $33,500, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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M. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 09042024 between Gila County and Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction in the amount of $5,000 to provide residents with free brush removal to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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N. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 09302024 between Gila County and Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad, Inc. in the amount of $15,519.78 to purchase an Elevate Search and Rescue Motor Kit and a 7x12 tandem axle enclosed trailer, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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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. Adoption of an Order to cancel the November 5, 2024, governing board elections for certain fire districts, water and wastewater improvement districts, sanitary districts, vocational technology districts, school districts, and provisional college districts; and appoint governing board members to those districts as listed on Attachments A through D of the Order.

 

B. Approval of Professional Services Contract No. 082724 with Gina Gutierrez, Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the provision of indigent legal services for indigent clients in Gila County for the period from September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

 

C. Approval of Professional Services Contract No. 082524 with Jonathan David Lee Leitenberger, Attorney, in an amount not to exceed 78,000 for the provision of indigent legal services for indigent clients in Gila County for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

 

D. Approval of Professional Services Contract No. 08262424 with Ronald DeBrigida, Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $36,000 for the provision of indigent legal services for indigent clients in Gila County for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

 

E.  Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 113023 with San Tan Ford Partners, LLC  to increase the contract amount by $5,169.84 for a not to exceed amount of $631,529.65.

 

F. Acknowledgment of the August 2024 monthly activity report submitted by the Recorder's Office. 

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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.