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 COMPLEX, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' CONFERENCE ROOM, 610 E. HIGHWAY 260, PAYSON, ARIZONA. 

NOTE:  Per the most recent guidelines from the federal government regarding COVID-19 and to protect citizens, no citizens will be allowed in the Board of Supervisors' hearing room at the Globe Courthouse or at the County Complex, Board of Supervisors' conference room in Payson.  The only exception to this statement is for public hearings.  Citizens may attend the public hearing in person, one at a time, in Globe or in Payson to provide comments.  A face mask must be worn while in the building; however, it may be removed while addressing the Board of Supervisors.

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 February 16th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, February 15th, by emailing the Clerk of the Board at msheppard@gilacountyaz.gov or calling 928-402-8757.  Citizens may also submit written comments during the meeting through YouTube.  Please include the meeting date, agenda item number, your name, and residence address in the email.

REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 - 10:00 A.M.

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1.  CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

 

2.  PRESENTATIONS:

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A.  Presentation regarding Gila County financial data as of December 31, 2020 as it compares to the fiscal year 2021 Gila County Budget and fiscal year 2020 year-to-date performance. (Maryn Belling)

 

3.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 21-02-02 naming a road in the Tonto Basin area to be called S. Bluebird Road. (Steve Sanders)

 

4.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 07012020-21 whereby APS Crisis Bill Assistance funds will increase by $13,150 for a total allocation of $43,200, which will be used to provide utility deposits, and bill assistance to eligible citizens residing in Gila County for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (Malissa Buzan)

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B.  Information/Action/Discussion to authorize submission of the Arizona 9-1-1 Program Grant Application for FY2022 in the amount of $192,654 by the grant closing date of March 5, 2021. (Debra Williams)

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C.  Information/Discussion/Action to review all bids submitted for Request for Proposals No. 110520-CRS-2P and MC-800 Chip Seal Oils; award to the lowest, most responsible, and qualified bidder; and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the award contract. (Steve Sanders)

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D.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Statement of Qualifications No. 012021 - On-Call Design and Architectural Services. (Daren Frank)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to reinstate all user fees for activities/events at the Gila County Fairgrounds located in Globe, AZ per the Gila County Fairgrounds User Fees Schedule dated February 16, 2021.  (Daren Frank)

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F.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve a letter from the Board of Supervisors to Senator Mark Kelly outlining Gila County's initial concerns and areas for opportunities related to COVID-19 response and potential infrastructure needs. (Jacque Sanders)

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G.  Information/Discussion/Action to vote to authorize the Arizona Attorney General to represent Gila County in SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, a California corporation, vs. ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, an agency of the State of Arizona; COUNTIES OF: COCHISE, GILA, GRAHAM, GREENLEE, LA PAZ, MARICOPA, MOHAVE, PIMA, PINAL and YUMA, each of which is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, TX 2020-001122.  (Jeff Dalton)

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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 to reappoint Mr. Clark Richins as a governing board member of the Gila County Cooperative Extension Advisory Board for the term of office which began January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.

 

B.  Approval to appoint Mr. Vern Leis as a governing board member of the Northern Gila County Range Commission through December 31, 2023.

 

C.  Approval to reappoint Ms. Teresa Williams as a governing board member of the Gila County Personnel Commission for the term of office which began on January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024.

 

D.  Approval of the monthly activity reports submitted by the Human Resources Department for January 2021.

 

E.  Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of January 1, 2021 through January 31, 2021.

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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(H), 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 information presented.