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.

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Citizens may submit written comments related to the April 7th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 6th, by emailing the Clerk of the Board 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, APRIL 7, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PRESENTATIONS:

A. Presentation by the Town of Payson Related to Annual Funding for the Beeline Bus Transit System. (James Menlove/Julie Leonard)

B. Presentation of Gila County's first half of FY26 General Fund performance. (Maryn Belling)

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 26-04-02 approving Gila County Community Development Case No. CUPP2601-001, a request by Destree Development for DW Tower (Applicant) / Steven and Christine Lewellen (Owner) for a Conditional Use Permit upon Gila County Assessor's Tax Parcel No. 302-18-001C located at 1804 N. Pyle Ranch Road, Payson, Arizona. (Randy Pluimer)

B. Information/Discussion/Action to review the goals, objectives, and policies of the Gila County Public Housing Authority (PHA); and authorize the Chairman's signature on the various required forms related to the Gila County PHA's FY 2025 Annual Plan certifications by adopting Resolution No. 26-04-01. (Joshua Beck)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:

A. Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (3) to engage in discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the Board of Supervisors regarding Economic Development Agreements and Activities, and Policy No. BOS-FIN-016. (Jessica Scibelli)

5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

T. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 26-04-05 approving the sale and execution and delivery of pledged revenue obligations, Series 2026; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary agreements, instruments and documents; delegating authority to determine certain matters with respect to the foregoing and declaring an emergency; and approve the use of cooperative contracts with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as underwriter (C-005-2223) and Greenberg Traurig, LLP (RFP 24-08-29) as bond counsel for the 2026 bond financing transaction for the Flood Recovery Projects utilizing the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) cooperative contracts. (Roll Call Vote) (Maryn Belling) This item was addressed before item 5. A.

A. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-0231 between Gila County and Strawberry Patchers, Inc., in the amount of $1,000 for a sponsorship for the Strawberry Patchers 28th Annual Quilt Show, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

B. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-0227 between Gila County and Payson Community Kids, Inc., in the amount of $5,335.20 to assist with the cost of the professional installation of a commercial-grade playground structure, which has already been purchased and is awaiting assembly, and which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Stephen Christensen)

C. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from James Muhr petitioning to have the individual tax exemption that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

D. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Benjamin V. Holston petitioning to have the individual tax exemption that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

E. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Janice M Smoot petitioning to have the property tax exemption on parcel 304-12-046 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

F. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Mary F. Lowe petitioning to have the property tax exemption on parcel 301-16-069 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

G. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Stephen L. Cantrill petitioning to have the property tax exemption on parcel 304-07-006B that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

H. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Jerry L Kirkham Sr. petitioning to have the property tax exemption on parcel 305-40-009B that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

I. Information/Discussion/Action to approve or deny a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Joyce Colaw petitioning to have the property tax exemption on parcel 301-24-096 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026. (Sherra Kissee)

J. (Motion to recess as the Gila County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Gila County Library Board of Directors)

Information/Discussion/Action to approve the renewal and acceptance of Grantee Agreement No. GRA-RC004-24-1209-01-Y4 between the Gila Regional Partnership Council, Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First), and the Gila County Library District in the amount of $60,000 for fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Natalie Bulick) (Motion to adjourn as the Gila County Library Board of Directors and reconvene as the Gila County Board of Supervisors)

K. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2026-02 proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in Gila County. (Joshua Beck)

L. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2026-03 proclaiming April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Gila County. (Paula Horn)

M. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. 101223-MOT-GC1 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for License Plate Recognition (LPR) System, for the term of April 7, 2026, through June 30, 2026, for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $175,840. (Cole LaBonte)

N. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement No. 26-LE-11031200-035 replacing Agreement No. 21-LE-11031200-038 between the Gila County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. The Operating and Financial Plan will be incorporated as Exhibit A to this Agreement. The amount of this Agreement is $74,800 for the performance period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (Jim Lahti)

O. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of Arizona State Procurement Cooperative Contract No. CTR077662 with Curtis Blue Line in the amount of $64,323.70 for the purchase of 57 ballistic helmets. (Sarah White)

P. Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval for the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of two FFY 2027 Grant Applications to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety for law enforcement projects - 1. Request funding assistance to provide overtime funding in the amount of $75,725, of which $60,644 is for personnel and $15,081 is for ERE (employee-related expenses), to enhance speed enforcement throughout Gila County. 2. Request funding assistance in the amount of $193,617 to purchase two unmarked vehicles.; adopt Resolution No. 26-04-04; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Certification form, all of which are components of the Grant Applications. (Sarah White)

Q. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of 1Government Procurement Alliance Contract No. 22-02PV-18 with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $70,195.33, for the purchase of 16 storage drives. (Carrie Bartling)

R. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. CTR075949-GC2 with Frontier Technology, LLC, DBA MicroAge, for Payson Firewall Replacement for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $53,001.44. (Carrie Bartling)

S. Information/Discussion/Action regarding premium rates in the Arizona Local Government Employee Benefit Trust for Gila County's employee insurance and benefit plans to be effective July 1, 2026, as follows: Adopt Schedule A - Employee Insurance Contributions FY 2027 attached to this agenda item. (Maryn Belling)

T. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 26-04-05 approving the sale and execution and delivery of pledged revenue obligations, Series 2026; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of necessary agreements, instruments and documents; delegating authority to determine certain matters with respect to the foregoing and declaring an emergency; and approve the use of cooperative contracts with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as underwriter (C-005-2223) and Greenberg Traurig, LLP (RFP 24-08-29) as bond counsel for the 2026 bond financing transaction for the Flood Recovery Projects utilizing the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) cooperative contracts. (Roll Call Vote) (Maryn Belling) This item was addressed before item 5. A.

U. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2026-01 proclaiming April 2026 as National County Government Month in Gila County. (James Menlove)

V. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Discover Gila County's final Marketing Plan and Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Tourism and Marketing Initiative for Gila County. (James Menlove)

W. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 012023 with D2 Surveying, LLC for Professional On-Call Land Surveyor Services, extending the term of the contract through April 17, 2027, with no change to the maximum compensation of $100,000 annually. (Thomas Goodman)

X. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CTR058876 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for Gila County Material Source Pits (Braddock, Ramer, Castle Dome, and 824) Environmental Documents, extending the term of the contract through December 31, 2026, with no modification to the contract amount. (Thomas Goodman)

Y. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. FY24-PW-04-GC1 for Gibson Ranch Road Roadway Improvement Project - Post Design Services with Dibble & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $99,567, for the term of April 7, 2026, through May 6, 2027. (Thomas Goodman)

6. 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-04-03 authorizing Gila County Probation Department's participation in the FY 2026-2027 Family Counseling Program through the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile Justice Services Division, and certifying a matching fund requirement of $1,873 for the Program that will be provided by the County.

B. Approval of the appointment of Ms. Renu Sapra as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore with the term expiring on December 31, 2026.

C. Approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Inmate Telephone Service Agreement with Public Communications Services, Inc., DBA ViaPath Technologies, to comply with Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding rate caps with no change to the contract term.

D. Approval of revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Gila County Public Health and Community Services Department and Miami Unified School District, whereby Gila County will provide $40,000 to the district to support activities that improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and promote safe travel to and from school from the date of signature through September 30, 2026, and rescind the MOU approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 3, 2026.

E. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. CTR063770 - Digitizing Permit and Parcel Files with Iron Mountain, Inc., extending the term of the contract through July 10, 2026, with no change to the original contract amount of $538,197.46.

F. Approval to appoint Mr. Shelby Barrowdale to the Gila County Planning and Zoning Commission, representing Supervisor Humphrey's district, to fulfill Spencer Scott's unexpired term of office that ends on December 31, 2028.

G. Approval of Modification 005 to Forest Road Project #22-RO-11031200-184, with Gila County and USDA, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, which will reflect a change in the template for the Agreement cover page.

H. Approval of Modification 004 to Forest Service Road Project Agreement No. 22-RO-11031200-232, with Gila County and USDA, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, which will reflect a change in the template for the Agreement cover page.

I. Approval of Modification 003 to USDA Forest Service Master Agreement 20-RO-11031200-003 with the Forest Service, with Gila County and USDA, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, which will reflect a change in the template for the Agreement cover page.

J. Approval of Board of Supervisors' March 3, 2026, and March 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes.

K. Acknowledgment of the February 2026 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court.

L. Acknowledgment of the February 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace Office.

M. Acknowledgment of the February 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.

N. Acknowledgment of the Payson Regional Constable’s Office monthly report for February 2026.

O. Acknowledgment of the January 2026 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

P. Acknowledgment of the February 2026 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

Q. Acknowledgment of the Report of County Manager-Approved Contracts Under $50,000 for the month of February 2026.

7. 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.

8. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS: 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.

9. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S): Members of the Board of Supervisors may request for future agenda item(s) and/or reports to be presented at an upcoming meeting. The Board of Supervisors may not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action on a request for a future agenda item unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. Subject to the discretion of the Chairman, the item may be included on a future regular or work session agenda.

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.