Agenda

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 March 11th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 10th by emailing the Clerk of the Board's office at msheppard@gilacountyaz.gov or calling 928-402-4390. 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, MARCH 11, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.

REVISED

1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-03-01 to name a road in the El Capitan area as North Millstone Trail. (Tom Homan)

3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2025-02 proclaiming March 29, 2025, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Gila County to bring awareness of the many sacrifices provided by our Vietnam War Veterans, and to publicly recognize and thank them for their service to our country. (Art Schaier)

B. Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Agreement for Local Border Support that is between the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Gila County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $624,241, of which $308,301 will be used for salary and employee-related expenses for one (1.0 FTE) K-9 Sergeant and two (2.0 FTE) deputies, and $315,940 will be used for the license plate reader program for the performance period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. (Sarah White)

C. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the utilization of State Contract No. CTR065806 with Southwest Hazard Control, Inc. as the basis for Gila County Contract No. CTR065806-GC1 for the Michaelson Building Demolition and Abatement Project in the amount of $175,000; and approve Contract No. CTR065806-GC1. (Joseph Dickison)

D. Information/Discussion/Action to award a contract in response to Request for Proposals No. 110424 - Bleachers Grandstand Project to the sole responsive and responsible bidder, Century Industries, for a total of $513,614. (Joseph Dickison)

E. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. 011425 - Globe Detention Center Dirt Removal and Fence Clearing. (Joseph Dickison)

F. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Arizona Department of Homeland Security Subrecipient Agreement No. 23-AZDOHS-HSGP-230305-02 to accept the related reallocation grant award for Gila County Active Shooter Operational Coordination in the amount of $12,000 for the performance period of January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. (Carl Melford)

G. Information/Discussion/Action to review all responsive bids submitted for Request for Proposals No. 082924 - Design Services for Flood Protection at Campaign Creek in Roosevelt Estates Community; and award Contract No. 082924 to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder in an amount not to exceed $216,000. (Alex Kendrick)

H. Information/Discussion/Action to accept Quotation No. 539106 from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) to renew a subscription to use ESRI's software program for a period of three years at a cost of $42,200 per year plus sales tax for a total of $139,133.40 beginning in May 2025 through May 2028; and approve the associated Small Enterprise Agreement. (Maryn Belling)

I. Information/Discussion/Action to appoint members to the Board of Directors of The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Gila, Arizona, as follows: Mr. Douglas Brinkerhoff through December 31, 2027, and Ms. Miranda Meyer through December 31, 2030. (Tim Humphrey/Steve Christensen)

J. Information/Discussion/Action to immediately disband the Gila County Provisional Community College Advisory Committee. (James Menlove)

K. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 020623-1 - Northern Gila County Water Storage System with JW Fansler Resources increasing the amount of the original award of $68,246 by $14,462 for a new total of $82,708. (Carl Melford)

L. Information/Discussion/Action vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(4), for discussion or consideration of Gila County's position regarding Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, et al. v. Gila County and the Gila County Recorder and to instruct its attorneys regarding the Board's position in pending litigation and/or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation regarding this case. (Joe Albo)

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. 1 to Professional Services Contract No. 063024 with Adam Susser, The Susser Law Firm, PLLC, increasing the amount of the contract by $15,000 to an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the contract term of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

B. Approval to appoint the following Republican Party Precinct Committeemen: Reyma Grace Barsness - Globe #4 Precinct, Gregory D. Barsness - Globe #4 Precinct, Denise Hunnicutt - Payson #1 Precinct, Cynthia J. Cordaro - Payson #3 Precinct, Suzanne Michaels - Payson #4 Precinct, Kathie Mehlhouse - Payson #6 Precinct, Bruce Miller - Payson #7 Precinct, Lois Ann Nelson - Payson #8 Precinct, Nancy A. Cox - Payson #8 Precinct, Phillip Mason Sr. - Payson #8 Precinct, Luiz Ribeiro - Payson #8 Precinct, Jerry Lanier - Tonto Basin Precinct, Gracie Mills - Tonto Basin Precinct, Rosan Knapp Gruetzemacker - Tonto Basin Precinct, Jeffrey Bell - Star Valley Precinct, Vicki Bell - Star Valley Precinct, Jeffrey S. Pray - Pine Strawberry West Precinct, Linda Martinez - Pine Strawberry West Precinct and Alejandro Martinez - Pine Strawberry West Precinct.

C. Approval of the reappointments of Ms. Diana Kanon; Ms. Daisy Flores; and Mr. David E. Wolak as Judges Pro Tempore for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

D. Approval to reappoint the following individuals to the Gila County Cooperative Extension Advisory Board: Mr. Clark Richins, Mr. Paul Wolterbeek and Mr. Ben DalMolin retroactive from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026; and to appoint Ms. Christine Carlson for the term beginning on March 11, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

E. Approval of the Board of Supervisors' February 18, 2025, and February 25, 2025 meeting minutes.

F. Acknowledgment of the January 2025 monthly report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.

G. Acknowledgment of the January 2025 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

H. Acknowledgment of the January 2025 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.

I. Acknowledgment of the January 2025 monthly report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office.

J. Acknowledgment of the January 2025 Monthly Activity Report submitted by Globe Regional Constable's Office.

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(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.

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.

3L. Information/Discussion/Action vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(4), for discussion or consideration of Gila County's position regarding Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, et al. v. Gila County and the Gila County Recorder and to instruct its attorneys regarding the Board's position in pending litigation and/or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation regarding this case. (Joe Albo)

IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECEPTIONIST AT (928) 425-3231 AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE THE ACCOMMODATIONS. FOR TTY, PLEASE DIAL 7-1-1 TO REACH THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE AND ASK THE OPERATOR TO CONNECT YOU TO (928) 425-3231.

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.