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 August 5th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, August 4th, by emailing the Clerk of the Board's office at casrarynezami@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, AUGUST 5, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.

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1.  CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to consider a liquor license application (Order No. LL-25-04) submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for a Series 10 Beer and Wine Store license to be used at the Roosevelt Marina Lower Store at 28085 N. AZ Hwy. 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Charlotte Asrarynezami)

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B.  Information/Discussion/Action to consider a liquor license application (Order No. LL-25-05) submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for a Series 10 Beer and Wine Store license to be used at the Roosevelt Marina Upper Store at 28085 N. AZ Hwy. 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Charlotte Asrarynezami)

 

 

3.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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P.  Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval for the submittal of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) FY 2026 Crime Victim Compensation Program Grant Application; approve ACJC FY 2026 Crime Victim Compensation Program Grant Agreement No. VC-2026-004 in the amount of $84,603 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and authorize the Board Chairman to electronically sign the Agreement. (Joe Albo)

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to accept and approve the Authorities Taxes Receivable Report submitted by the Gila County Treasurer for Tax Year 2024. (Monica Wohlforth)

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B.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000026 between Gila County and Kaitie’s Closet Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to provide new basic clothing items for marginalized children in grades K-12 of Gila County, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen) (The Board's motion was to approve this agreement in the amount of $3,000, so Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000026 was changed to reflect that amount before it was signed.)

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C.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Grant Agreement No. 2026-00000027 between Gila County and Mogollon Sporting Association, Inc. in the amount of $2,000 to support various youth and wildlife conservation projects, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen) (The Board's motion was to approve this agreement in the amount of $4,000, so Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000027 was changed to reflect that amount before it was signed.)

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D.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Gila County Superior Court's submission of the FY26 "Fill the Gap" Grant Application to the Administrative Office of the Courts to fund the Enhanced Scanning Program in the amount of $6,053.60. (Cassie Ornelas)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-08-02 supporting the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025. (Woody Cline)

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F.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 051122 - Bulk Fuel and Lubricants with Senergy Petroleum, LLC to extend the term of the contract for one additional year from July 19, 2025, through July 18, 2026, for a contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. (David LaForge)

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G. Information/Discussion/Action to consider and select one of the following two proposed projects to support in partnership with Salt River Project for Year 3: Dude Fire Restoration Project Phase 4 or Haigler Phase 1 Thinning Project. (Carl Melford)

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H.  Information/Discussion/Action to review the responsive bid for Request for Proposals No. 04232025 - Property Clean-Up Services and award a contract to the sole responsive and responsible bidder, Junk Away, LLC, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000. (Joshua Beck)

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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Grant Agreement (Federal Award No. 693JJ32540648) between the Gila County Public Health & Community Services Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety to receive funding in the amount of $519,365 to create a Safe Streets for All Plan from the date of execution through September 30, 2027. (Joshua Beck)

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J.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement No. DI25-002432 between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Gila County Community Services Division in the amount of $109,491.83 for the period of July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, regarding the Gila County Community Action Services Program. (Joshua Beck)

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K.  Information/Discussion/Action to approval of an Independent Contractor Agreement (Contract No. 07012025-26) between the Arizona Community Action Association d/b/a Wildfire and the Gila County Community Services Division, Community Action Program, whereby Wildfire will administer funding in the amount of $212,101 which will be used to provide weatherization services, utility repair, and replacement, utility deposits and bill assistance to eligible citizens residing in Gila County for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. (Joshua Beck)

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L.  Information/Discussion/Action to review the responsive bid for Invitation for Bids No. 06012025 - Globe Courthouse Parking Lot Pavement Project and award a contract to the sole responsive and responsible bidder, Perkins Cinders, Inc., for a contract amount not to exceed $768,893.85. (Troy White)

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M.  Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors’ approval for the Chairman’s signature on the Temporary Construction Easement granted to the Town of Payson, by and through its Public Works Department, for the reconstruction of a driveway as shown on the Beeline Bus Route Improvement Paving Plan & Profile for Concord Road. (Troy White/Alex Kendrick)

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N.  Information/Discussion/Action to review the only responsive and responsible bid submitted for Notice of Invitation for Bids No. 05102025 to provide all advertising, publications, and printing required to be done or made by all departments of Gila County for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and award a contract to the Payson Roundup newspaper at a cost of $8.25 per column inch for all paid publishing and advertising. (Olivia Todd)

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O.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 070725 with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. for legal services to handle each public records request that is approved by the County Manager, and ratify the Board's approval of prior engagement letters authorized by the County Manager for representation on prior/ongoing public records requests. (Jessica Scibelli, Joe Albo)

 

 

P.  Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval for the submittal of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) FY 2026 Crime Victim Compensation Program Grant Application; approve ACJC FY 2026 Crime Victim Compensation Program Grant Agreement No. VC-2026-004 in the amount of $84,603 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and authorize the Board Chairman to electronically sign the Agreement. (Joe Albo) (This item was moved before item 3A)

 

 

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.)

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A.  Ratification of the Board of Supervisors' approval for County Manager James Menlove's signature on a Soil Sampling Access Agreement with Freeport-McMoRan Miami, Inc. for the property that is owned by the State of Arizona, c/o Board of Supervisors: parcel number 206-10-021.

 

B.  Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application submitted by Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. for a special event to be held on September 20, 2025, at 3180 N. Old County Road, Pine, AZ 85544. 

 

C.  Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Contract No. 23-175-28 between the ADCRR and the Gila County Sheriff's Office regarding the use of the Correctional Officer Training Academy, increasing the cost of continued participation in the program as detailed in the amendment.

 

D.  Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Contract No. 122823 with Marian Heatherly to provide training and consultant services to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for the term of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, for a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $48,800.

 

E.  Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

 

F.  Approval of the Board of Supervisors' July 11, 2023, meeting minutes.

 

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

 

H.  Acknowledgment of the May 2025 monthly report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.

 

I.  Acknowledgment of the June 2025 monthly report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court.

 

J.  Acknowledgment of the June 2025 monthly report and FY 2024-2025 report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.

K.  Acknowledgment of the June 2025 monthly report and FY 2024-2025 report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable’s Office.

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

 

M.  Acknowledgment of the Report of County Manager-Approved Contracts Under $50,000 for the Month of June 2025.

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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(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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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.