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 May 4th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 3rd, 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, MAY 4, 2021 - 10:00 A.M.

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1.  CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

 

2.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve, deny or modify Conditional Use Permit application number CUPP2102-002 to allow a 3-story, 39-foot tall building height for a single-family residence, measured from grade level to the mean height between the eaves and roof ridge, in a Residential 1 Limited Use District in the Hunter Creek Ranch subdivision northeast of Payson, Arizona. (Randy Pluimer)

 

3.  REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to acknowledge the resignation of all members of the Gila County Fair and Racing Commission and to present a recognition award to each member. (Jacque Sanders)

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B.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of a Proposition 207 Funding Application and accept Proposition 207 Funding grant award (Contract No. 2021-207-021) in the amount of $130,628 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety that will be used to purchase (2) fully equipped police package vehicles. (Matthew Binney)

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C.  Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of an FY2022 Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Application in the amount of $618,629.05 submitted to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to renew grant funding that will be used for the salaries and benefits of the Gila County Sheriff's Office Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force. (Matthew Binney)

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D.  Information/Discussion/Action to award indigent defense contracts to the following attorneys based upon the recommendation of Court Administration- Weagant Law Office, PLC; and Alexander Legal resulting from request for qualifications No. 111020: and authorize the Chairman's signature on the award contracts. (Jonathan Bearup)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to allow for on-call design and/or architectural services for projects costing $100,000 or less each with any one or more than one of the following firms: Canyon Country Design, and GH2 Architects. (Daren Frank)

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F.  Information/Discussion/Action to direct the Health and Emergency Management Department Director to provide the Humane Society of Central Arizona, Inc. with the required 30-day written cancellation notice to terminate Impound Agreement No. 016720 that is used to provide sheltering services for stray animals in northern Gila County. (Michael O'Driscoll)

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G.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 5 to an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. ADHS18-177678) between Gila County and the Arizona Department of Health Services which includes funding for an additional $300,762 that will be used to enhance COVID-19 activities. (Michael O'Driscoll)

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H.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Intergovernmental Agreement No. 022521 between Gila County on behalf of the Probation Department and the Payson Unified School District authorizing the Payson Unified School District to utilize the facility at the Gila County Probation/Route 87 Community Teen Center. (Steve Lessard)

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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 of the appointment of Mr. Steve Price as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore in the Payson Justice Court with his term expiring on December 31, 2021.

 

B.  Approval to adopt Resolution No. 21-05-03 authorizing Gila County Probation Department's participation in the FY 2021-2022 Family Counseling Program through the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile Justice Services Division, and certifying that a matching fund requirement of $1,936 for the Program will be provided by the County.

 

C.  Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 012219 with the Town of Miami for consolidated administration and operation of Limited Jurisdiction Courts.

 

D.  Approval to appoint Mr. Edward Padilla to the Gila County Planning and Zoning Commission representing Supervisor Christensen's district to fulfill Dean Pederson's unexpired term of office that ends on December 31, 2022.

 

E.  Approval of the Board of Supervisors' April 20, 2021 and April 27, 2021 meeting minutes.

 

F.  Acknowledgment of the March 2021 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.

 

G.  Acknowledgment of the March 2021 monthly activity report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

 

H.  Acknowledgment of the March 2021 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable's Office.

 

I.  Acknowledgment of the March 2021 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office.

 

J.  Acknowledgment of the March 2021 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.

 

K.  Acknowledgment of monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Justice of the Peace's Office for March 2021.

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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(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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6.  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.

    

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.