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 7th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 6th, 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, OCTOBER 7, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.

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1.  CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

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2.  PRESENTATIONS:

A.  Public recognition of 15 Public Works Department employees through the County's Spotlight on Employees Program for their exceptional work. (Tim Humphrey)

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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-10-03 granting a 25-year franchise to Pine Meadows Utilities, LLC for the delivery of wastewater utility service to Pine Meadows Utilities' customers in the subdivisions of Houston Creek Landing and Pine Ridge, which are in the unincorporated areas of Star Valley, Arizona. (Charlotte Asrarynezami)

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4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

A.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the 2025 update of the Gila County Emergency Operations Plan (GCEOP), and authorize the Board Chairman’s signature on the Letter of Promulgation and County Manager's and Emergency Management Program Manager’s signatures on the Letter of Approval, all of which are part of the GCEOP. (Carl Melford)

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B.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-10-02 accepting grant funds from Arizona Public Service in the amount of $50,000 and authorizing the funds to be used for preparing a County vehicle with custom graphics that will invite/encourage Gila County residents to sign up for the Emergency Notification System. (Carl Melford)

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C.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000075 between Gila County and Payson Gila County Sheriff’s Posse Inc. in the amount of $9,000 to support the Shop With A Hero Program, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

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D.  Information/Discussion/Action to reappoint Bryan Goslin to the Gila County Board of Adjustment for the term of office that will begin on January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. (Tim Humphrey)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. 22-02PV-18-GC2 - Azure Local with Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for the term of October 7, 2025, through December 8, 2025, in the amount of $330,281.86 for the replacement of the current infrastructure proposed in the Azure Local solution. (Carrie Bartling)

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F.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000088 between Gila County and the Pleasant Valley Community Library Board of the Young Public Library in the amount of $15,000 to assist with upgrades and repairs to the exterior of the Library building which will provide protection for the building and the contents of the Library, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)

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G.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-00000089 between Gila County and the Town of Winkelman in the amount of $2,500 to support the Town's Annual Halloween Event and the Town's Annual Christmas Event, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)

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H.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract No. 012924 - Federal Relations Services with Bose Public Affairs Group, LLC, to renew the contract for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $91,000. (James Menlove)

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I.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve a modification to the previously-approved Schedule F to the Professional Services Agreement dated April 2, 2013, with Interim Public Management, LLC, extending the consulting services of Interim Public Works Department Director Troy White through October 17, 2025, for a total contract amount not to exceed $160,000. (James Menlove)

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J.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. 23-02P-05-E3-GC1 with Heinfeld Meech & Co., P.C. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 through June 30, 2026, and ratify the Board's approval for Maryn Belling's signature as Chief Financial Officer on the engagement letter with Heinfeld Meech agreeing to assist with Gila County's annual financial statement preparation. (Maryn Belling) 

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K.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the Federal Code of Federal Regulation 200 Cost Allocation Plan and Indirect Cost Rate Proposal from MGT for Fiscal Year 2026. (Maryn Belling)

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L.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. 025-0444 and Amendment No. 1 to said contract between the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging, Region V, and Gila County Public Health and Community Services Department to receive funding in the amount of $191,421 to continue providing eligible citizens with home repair, renovations, and housing supportive services from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. (Joshua Beck)

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M.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Funding Agreement No. 224-23 between the Arizona Department of Housing and the Gila County Public Health and Community Services Department, Housing Services, to provide Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program, Bipartisan Infrastructure law funding in the amount of $190,994 that will be used to provide weatherization services to 17 eligible households in Gila County and extend the contract expiration date to June 30, 2029. (Joshua Beck)

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N.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Memorandum of Understanding #26-0 between the Gila County Community Action Program (CAP) and Arizona Community Action Association dba Wildfire whereby Wildfire will provide CAP an administrative fee up to $25,000 for CAP to continue to provide diapers and supplies to eligible Gila County families from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026. (Joshua Beck)

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O.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Service Contract No. 042425 with BMS CAT of Arizona, LLC for CDBG 120-24-06, increasing the contract amount by $11,221.47 for a new contract total not to exceed $75,737.21. (Joshua Beck)

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P.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-CAT for heavy equipment with related accessories, attachments, supplies, parts, labor, and purchases; as well as Sourcewell Contract No. 040924-CAT for rental of Caterpillar equipment with Empire Machinery and Empire Southwest for one 12-month period, with both contracts not to exceed the amount of $800,000. (Troy White)

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Q.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract No. 072622 - Solid Waste Landfill Services with Stephen B. Smith, increasing the current term amount to a new maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $232,601.10. (Troy White/Alex Kendrick)

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R.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-10-01 for the installation of regulatory ‘Yield’ signage at the intersection of S. Forest Street and E. Punkin Center Road located in Tonto Basin. (Alex Kendrick)

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S.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Chairman of the Board to sign the Cancellation of Agreement letter from the Arizona Department of Transportation, thereby canceling IGA No. IGA 24-0009581-I under Section III, item 4 "Cancellation" to be come effective once both Parties have signed. (Alex Kendrick)

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T.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract Agreement No. ADOA CTR058876 - Forest Service Highway 512 Environmental Documents and Clearances with Kimley-Horn & Associates, extending the contract end date to February 7, 2026. (Thomas Goodman)

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U.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. CTR058876 - Houston Mesa Road Safety Improvements-Cultural Resources with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $19,934 to a new contract total not to exceed $62,744. (Thomas Goodman)

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V.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 06102025 - Scrap Metal Recycling Services for the collection and recycling of scrap metal from both of the County's landfills. (Thomas Goodman)

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W.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 06012025 - Globe Courthouse Parking Lot Pavement Project with Perkins Cinders, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $122,485.40 for a new contract total not to exceed $821,479.81. (Thomas Goodman)

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X.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 071125-Legal Services - Juvenile Dependency with Diana G. Montgomery PLLC for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $55,000. (Rick Husk)

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Y.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 071525-Legal Services - Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief with The Susser Law Firm, PLLC for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $70,000. (Rick Husk)

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Z.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 061625-Legal Services - Felony Criminal, Juvenile Delinquency, & Mental Health with the Law Office of Sean Kautenburger, PC, for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $96,000. (Rick Husk)

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AA.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 061925-Legal Services - Felony Criminal, Mental Health, & Juvenile Delinquency with DeBrigida Law Offices PLLC for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $132,000. (Rick Husk)

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BB.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Professional Services Contract No. 070925-Legal Services - Felony Criminal, Mental Health, Juvenile Delinquency, & Juvenile Dependency with The Law Office of Adriana M. Orman, PLLC for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a maximum, not-to-exceed compensation amount of $126,000. (Rick Husk)

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CC.  Information/Discussion/Action to rescind the Board of Supervisors' award of Contract No. 02242025-Gibson Ranch Road Roadway Improvement Project to Action Direct LLC dba Redpoint Contracting, and provide the option for the Board to vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) for legal advice and direction regarding the Gibson Ranch Road Roadway Improvement Project. (Troy White)

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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. 2 to ADOH Funding Agreement No. 226-24 between the Arizona Department of Housing and Gila County Public Health and Community Services Department to extend the contract to 9-30-25 with a budget adjustment of $12,780.16 for a total budget of $450,430.16.

 

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

 

C.  Approval of February 21, 2023, March 21, 2023, March 22, 2023, March 28, 2023, and September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes.

 

D.  Acknowledgment of the August 2025 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court.

 

E.  Acknowledgement of the August 2025 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace Office.

 

F.  Acknowledgment of the August 2025 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.

 

G.  Acknowledgment of the August 2025 monthly report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable’s Office.

H.  Acknowledgment of the July 2025 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

 

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

 

J.  Acknowledgment of the report for the County Manager approved contracts under $50,000 for the month of February 2023.

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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(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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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.

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8.  EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:

A.  Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board's attorney(s) regarding the options to resolve small claims against the County. (Jessica Scibelli)