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 November 5th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, November 4th, 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, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - 10:00 A.M.

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1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

 

2. PRESENTATIONS:

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A. Presentation regarding Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold's contribution toward the Gila County Michaelson Building roof repair. (James Menlove)

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B. Presentation regarding the acknowledgment of Resolution Copper's contribution toward the Coworks Space at the Michaelson Building. (James Menlove) 

 

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-11-04 granting a 25-year franchise to Payson Water Co., Inc. to provide water service to Payson Water Company's customers in the Gisela/Tonto Creek Shores, Mead's Ranch, Deer Creek, East Verde Park, Flowing Springs, Geronimo Estates/Elusive Acres, Mesa Del Caballo, and Whispering Pines areas of Gila County. (Marian Heatherly)

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-11-05 granting a 25-year franchise to Tonto Basin Water Co., Inc. to provide water service to Tonto Basin Water Company's customers in the Lake Roosevelt Gardens East, Lake Roosevelt Gardens West, Roosevelt Lake Estates, and North Bay Estates areas of Gila County. (Marian Heatherly)

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C. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-11-02, which approves Gila County Community Development Case No. CUPP2408-001, a request by Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Inc. (Applicant and Lessee)/Gila County (Owner and Lessor) for a Conditional Use Permit upon Gila County Assessor's tax parcel number 301-27-072 located at 3180 Old County Road, Pine, AZ. (Randy Pluimer)

 

4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Lease Agreement between the Payson Senior Center and Gila County for $11,800 per month from November 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, to relocate Court services during the remodel of the Gila County Payson Courthouse. (Michael O'Driscoll).

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to review the submitted bids for Request for Proposals No. 073024 - Pharmacy Services for Gila County Detention Medical; and award a contract to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. (Ray Fulton)

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C. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Funding Agreement No. 528-25 between the Arizona Department of Housing and the Gila County Public Health & Community Services Department (Department) to receive $9,000 of the COC (Continuum of Care) Planning Funds and $64,106 of the Housing Trust Funds to be used through June 30, 2025, whereby the Department will act as the lead Gila County COC and Build Capacity for activities, discussions, and meetings directed at ending homelessness. (Joshua Beck)

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D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 24-11-01 designating Maryn Blythe Belling, Finance Director, as the Chief Fiscal Officer for Gila County as required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1279.07(E) to submit the FY 2024 Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General. (James Menlove)

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E. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of State of Arizona Contract No. CTR066876 with JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. on a time and material basis in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for maintenance of the flood ALERT system in Gila County. (Alex Kendrick)

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F. Information/Discussion/Action to approve a funding request in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office initial 18 to 24-month effort proposed by the U.S. Forest Service, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Gila County Public Works Department, and community partner collaboration to provide for the cost of towing and residual waste associated with the removal of abandoned vehicles, RVs, and travel trailers on U.S. Forest Service land. (Cole Labonte/Melanie Mendez)

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G. Information/Discussion/Action to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10 a.m. to consider increasing the tonnage rate for landfill fees by $18 while maintaining the minimum load at the current level. (Melanie Mendez)

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H. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 11-06-24, which authorizes the execution of Intergovernmental Agreement No. 24-0009775-I between Gila County and the State of Arizona, Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,041,199, which fully funds the scoping and design of Russell Road. (Tom Goodman)

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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to State Contract No. CTR0161840 with The SJ Anderson Company to extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2024, and decrease the dollar amount of the contract by $43,063.08 for a not to exceed $177,020.57. (Joseph Dickison)

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J.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Globe for the distribution of responsibilities pertaining to the renovation of the Michaelson Building for the Coworks Space. (James Menlove)

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K. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 10162024 between Gila County and Kaitie’s Closet, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to provide new clothing to marginalized children grades K through 12 of Gila County, which the Board has determined to benefit the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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L. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 10172024 between Gila County and Payson Gila County Sheriff’s Posse, Inc. in the amount of $9,000 to assist with the annual Shop With A Hero event, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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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 Amendment No. 1 to an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. CTR070140) with the Arizona Department of Health Services to revise and replace the price sheet and amend the contract term from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2029, to September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2028, to be consistent Overdose Data to Action in States grant.

 

B. Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

C.  Approval of the Board of Supervisors October 1, 2024, and October 15, 2024, meeting minutes.

 

D. Approval of the monthly activity reports submitted by the Human Resources Department for September 2024.

      

E. Acknowledgment of the September 2024 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.

 

F. Acknowledgment of the September 2024 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable's Office.

 

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

 

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

 

I. Acknowledgment of the September 2024 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office.

 

J. Acknowledgment of the report for the County Manager approved contracts under $50,000 for the month of August 2024.

 

K. Acknowledgment of the report for the County Manager approved contracts under $50,000 for the month of September 2024.

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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 § 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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7. 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.

 

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)-(4) for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding the application of Arizona Administrative Codes R18-5-408 and R18-9-A309. (Joshua Beck)