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 June 2nd Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1st, 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, JUNE 2, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.

REVISED

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1.  CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 26-06-01 to name a road in the Roosevelt area as South Legacy Ridge. (Tom Homan)

3.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Site Location Participation Agreements for Election Drop Boxes between the Gila County Recorder's Office and the following entities/jurisdictions: Town of Miami, Town of Hayden, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Canyon Day Assembly of God Church, Tonto Basin Fire District, Pine/Strawberry Fire District, Young Public Library, and the Town of Star Valley. (Wendy Mannigel-Smith)

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B.  (Motion to recess as the Gila County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Gila County Board of Deposit.) Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 061423 - Primary Banking Service with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., extending the contract term through June 30, 2027. (Monica Wohlforth) (Motion to adjourn as the Gila County Board of Deposit and convene as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors.)

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C.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Library Service Agreements between the Gila County Library District and the following entities: City of Globe-$135,800; Isabelle Hunt Library Board-$131,100; Town of Miami-$63,600; Town of Payson-$283,600; San Carlos Public Library - $42,200; Tonto Basin Public Library-$86,500; and Pleasant Valley Community Library Board for the Young Public Library-$67,700, all of which will begin on July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. (Natalie Bulick) 

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D.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Library Service Agreement between the Gila County Library District and the Town of Hayden for the Hayden Public Library for $61,400 for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. (Natalie Bulick) (Adjourn as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors and reconvene as the Gila County Board of Supervisors.)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Contract No. CTR074570-GC1 - DraftOne - AI-Assisted Report Drafting with Axon Enterprise Inc. through April 18, 2027, for a compensation amount of $13,686.21. (Cole LaBonte)

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F.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Contract No. 081723 - Election Services and Maintenance Service with Election Systems & Software, renewing the contract term for the period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for a term amount not to exceed $43,490.15. (Eric Mariscal)

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G.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 091424 - Opioid Abatement (Wraparound Services) with WOWZA, LLC, renewing the contract term from January 21, 2026, through January 20, 2027, for a renewal term amount not to exceed $650,000. (Paula Horn)

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H.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract No. 061325 - Legal Services - Felony Criminal, Misdemeanor, Early Disposition Court, Mental Health, Juvenile Delinquency, and Arraignments with J McCarty Law PLLC, increasing the contract term amount by $7,500 for a revised maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount of $127,500 through June 30, 2026. (Olivia Todd)

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I.   Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Subrecipient Agreement between Gila County, UEI# C8EKKJK67XB1, and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs for FFY 2025/2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant No. EMF-2025-EP-05007 to accept funding for $105,170 with a cost match of $105,170 of non-federal funds or 50% of the total approved project cost of $210,340 for the performance period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. (Carl Melford)

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J.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 240161-12-GC1 - Buckhead Mesa Landfill Expansion Environmental Documents/Clearances with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., extending the contract term through January 12, 2027, and increasing the maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount to $317,408. (Thomas Goodman)

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K.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-0274, an economic development grant, between Gila County and the San Carlos Apache Tribe in the amount of $10,000, to support the Tribe's 8th Annual Small Business Plan Competition, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)

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L.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the submittal of Lease Application SF299-23 to the U.S. Forest Service, whereby Gila County will lease the property that is used for the Jim Jones Shooting Range. (Michael O'Driscoll)

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M.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Line Extension Agreement Work Order No. WA907916 between Gila County and Arizona Public Service Company (APS), whereby APS will construct electric distribution facilities to serve the Tonto Basin well site located on Forest Service Land in Tonto Basin near the Tonto Basin Bridge. (Matt Rencher)

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N.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CTR076572-GC3 with GH2 Architects, LLC for Design Services - Rally Around the Flags Project, extending the contract term through August 31, 2026, with no increase to the contract amount. (Joseph Dickison)

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O.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CTR076572-GC1 - Design Services - Gila County Courthouse Roof Replacement with GH2 Architects, LLC, extending the contract term through April 15, 2027, with no increase to the maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount of $53,364. (Joseph Dickison)

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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 to adopt an Order canceling Precinct Committeemen Elections and appointing Precinct Committeemen as shown in Attachment A of the Order, who have filed nomination petitions for precinct committee members of their party in the specified precinct.

 

B.  Approval of Amendment No.1 to Contract No. CTR076954 with the Arizona Department of Health Services for minor changes to the scope of work and revisions to the price sheet to reflect budget transfers exceeding 10% of the total annual budget or involving a non-funded line item.

 

C.  Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Intergovernmental Agreement No. DI25-002432 between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Gila County Community Services Division, revising the scope of work regarding the General Reporting Requirements for Community Action Services Program.
 

D.  Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 041823A with A to Zen, LLC DBA Sanders Family Transport and Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 041823B with Lamont IFP LLC DBA Lamont Mortuary of Globe for Transport for Autopsy Services, renewing the term of both contracts for one additional year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with no change to the maximum compensation amount.

 

E.  Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Harold W. Sens petitioning to have the individual tax exemption on parcel 201-08-017A that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

F.  Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Bernard Louis Juracka petitioning to have the individual tax exemption on parcel 302-87-337 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

G.  Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Richard J. Kudlicki petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 304-02-032 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

H.  Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Frank J. LaCosse petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 304-01-268 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

I.   Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Lloyd Stroud petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 302-70-137A that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

J.  Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Patricia Lynn Jahnke petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 302-79-274 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.

 

K.  Authorization of the Chairman's signature on Mutual Acknowledgment of Prior Real Property Lease Termination and Mutual Release of All Claims for the real property located at 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona, between Peter Oddonetto and Gila County, effective June 2, 2026. 

 

L.  Authorization of the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed for the Clerk of the Board's over-the-counter sale of Assessor's tax parcel number 101-09-060 to Corey Busboom.

 

M.  Acknowledgment of the April 2026 monthly activity report submitted by the       Clerk of the Superior Court.

 

N.  Acknowledgment of the March 2026 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

 

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

 

P.  Acknowledgment of the April 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace Office.

 

Q.  Acknowledgment of the April 2026 monthly report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable’s Office.

 

R.  Acknowledgment of the April 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.

 

S.  Acknowledgment of the Report of County Manager-Approved Contracts Under $50,000 for April 2026.

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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.  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 summary of current events.  No action may be taken on the information presented.

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7.  REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S):   Members of the Board of Supervisors may request 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.

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8.  WORK SESSION ITEMS:

A.  Information/Discussion regarding the status of flood recovery projects, associated funding resources, and the 220-day completion timeline requirements for NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection projects. (Matt Rencher)

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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:

A.  Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) and (3) for discussion and consideration of the Deputy County Manager and for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding James Menlove's annual performance review. (Stephen Christensen)

 

B. Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) and (3) for discussion and consideration of the Human Resource Director and for discussion and consultation for legal advice. (Stephen Christensen)