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 September 2nd Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1st, 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, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.

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1.   CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

 

2.   REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000061 between Gila County and Rim Country Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park in the amount of $1,000 to assist with covering the cost of the Taste of the Bridge fundraising event through a sponsorship, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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B.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000039 between Gila County and Mogollon Valley Pit Program in the amount of $9,845 to assist Mogollon Valley Pit Program with the purchase of tires for their 1984 CAT 950B Wheel Loader, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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C.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000023 between Gila County and Miami Genesis in the amount of $4,500 for the production of the Miami Fiesta 2025, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Tim Humphrey)

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D.   Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Treasurer's Office to abate the taxes, interest, and fees on 30 personal properties, and authorize the Chairman's signature on each of the related Certificates of Clearance for removal of uncollectible personal property. (Monica Wohlforth)

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E.   Information/Discussion/Action to accept an application from Pine Meadows Utilities, LLC to renew its franchise with Gila County for an additional 25 years to continue providing wastewater service to two small residential subdivisions in Star Valley, Arizona - Houston Creek Landing and Pine Ridge; and set a public hearing date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at which time the Board will consider granting said franchise. (Charlotte Asrarynezami)

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F.   Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals No. 07232025 - Demolition of Metal Storage Building at Russell Gulch Landfill. (Joseph Dickison)

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G.   Information/Discussion/Action to authorize advertisement of Request for Qualifications No. 08142025 - Pinal Creek Waterway Cesspool Project - Soil Evaluations, Designs, & Installation Services. (Joshua Beck)

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H.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for jail nursing staff, increasing the contract amount to $120,000 for the February 21, 2025, through February 23, 2026, term. (Raymond Fulton)

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I.   Information/Discussion/Action to review all bids submitted for Invitation for Bids No. 02242025 - Gibson Ranch Road Roadway Improvement Project and award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cactus Transport II, LLC dba Cactus Asphalt, for a contract amount of $979,472.60 plus a ten percent owner contingency of $97,947.26, for a total amount of $1,077,419.86. (Thomas Goodman)

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J.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 070825 with Policy Development Group, Inc. to provide professional lobbyist services for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount of $72,000, inclusive of allowable expenses. (James Menlove)

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K.   Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2025-08 proclaiming support of the designation of the L.F. Quinn Memorial Highway. (James Menlove)

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3.   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.   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 206-06-448.

 

B.   Approval of revised Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. DI25-002432 between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Gila County Community Services Division changing the word “annual” ISB (Itemized Service Budget) to “initial” ISB in Section 8.1.2 of the IGA.

 

C.   Approval of a revised Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) (Contract No. CTR076954) with the Arizona Department of Health Services to reflect minor verbiage changes on pages 22-24 and 28 of the IGA.

 

D.   Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CTR066876-1 (based on Arizona State Procurement Cooperative Contract No. CTR066876-1) with JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. for maintenance of the rain gauge flood ALERT system in Gila County, to renew the contract for the period of September 25, 2025, through July 31, 2026, on a time and material basis, for an amount not to exceed $95,000.

 

E.   Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 031422 with Community Bridges, Inc. for Pre-Petition Screening and Court-Ordered Evaluation Services, extending the term for one (1) final one-year term from August 2, 2025, through August 1, 2026, and increasing the contract amount by $10,000 for a new term total of $150,000.

 

F.   Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. CTR063770 - Digitizing Permit and Parcel Files with Iron Mountain, Inc., extending the term of the Contract through December 31, 2025, for a total contract amount not to exceed $538,197.46.

 

G.   Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of July 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.

 

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

 

I.   Acknowledgement of the June 2025 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

 

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

 

K.   Acknowledgment of the July 2025 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.

 

L.   Acknowledgment of the July 2025 monthly report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable’s Office.

 

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

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4.   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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5.   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.