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 March 15th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday,
March 14th, 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, MARCH 15, 2022 - 10:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
2. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Public recognition of ten employees through the County's Spotlight on Employees Program, as follows: Perry Wyrick, George Noblia, Trent Moore, Jerry M. Moore, Rick Hounshell, Carrie Bartling, Danny Irish, Dave Rogers, Krystal Montano, and John Digman. (Erica Raymond)
B. Presentation of January 2022 Gila County financial data as it compares to the fiscal year 2022 Gila County Budget and fiscal year 2020 and fiscal year 2021 year-to-date performance. (Maryn Belling)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-03-03, which approves Gila County Planning and Zoning Department Case No. CUPP2110-001, an application submitted by Alan and Robin Warenski (owners and applicants) for a Conditional Use Permit on Assessor’s tax parcel number 304-33-386 located at 857 S. Tonto Creek Drive, Payson Arizona 85541 to allow for a recreational vehicle on the property prior to the primary residence subject to the adherence of 11 conditions of approval as outlined in the resolution. (Randy Pluimer)
B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-03-04, which approves Gila County Planning and Zoning Department Case No. CUPP2111-001, an application submitted by Ernesto and Olivia Luevano (Owner/Applicant) for a Conditional Use Permit on Assessor’s tax parcel number 304-24-024F located at 110 N. Nottingham Lane, Payson, AZ 85541 to allow for a recreational vehicle to be occupied on the property subject to the adherence of 8 conditions of approval as outlined in the resolution. (Randy Pluimer)
C. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-02 for text amendment revisions to the Gila County Zoning Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas of Gila County, Arizona, as follows: Revisions to Section 102-Definitions; and Section 103.1-Structures and Uses Compliance to District Requirements. (Randy Pluimer)
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Information/Discussion/Action to accept 12D funding from the Tonto Apache Tribe in the amount of $27,099.03 that will be utilized to enhance the Spillman System for the Officer Productivity Module. (Matthew Binney)
B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the 2022-2026 Northern Gila County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and the 2022-2026 Southern Gila County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. (Michael O'Driscoll)
C. Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Sub-recipient Agreement for the Gila House Affordable Housing Project whereby the Gila County Community Services Department will be an active partner with GILA House, Inc. and the Community Services Department will serve as a pass-through entity for this 5-year funding in the amount of $650,000 that will be used to promote and provide transitional housing in Gila County. (Jacque Sanders)
D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-03-02 extinguishing a portion of the easement and accepting Quit Claim Deeds on the remaining roadway of Old County Road in Pine, AZ. (Steve Sanders)
E. Information/Discussion/Action to review all bids submitted for Invitation for Bids No. 120721-2 to purchase three (3) new 2022 Ford Expedition 4Dr XL, 4x4 SSVs; award to the lowest, responsible and qualified bidder; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the award contract. (Steve Sanders)
F. Information/Discussion/Action to award a contract to InterMountain West Civil Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $146,380 in response to Invitation for Bids No. 111521-Buckhead Mesa Landfill West Pond Repair. (Steve Sanders)
G. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the use of Arizona State Procurement Contract No. ADSPO18-207044 with JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology, Inc. in the amount of $165,528 to complete the designs and develop flood mitigation bid documents for the three high priority flood projects approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Bush Fire burn scar. (Steve Sanders)
H. Information/Discussion/Action to review all responsive bids submitted for Request for Proposals No. 10042021-Copper Corridor Blight Busters Coalition Assessment Grant Consultant; award to the firm identified as the best consultant to assess the Copper Corridor’s blighted properties, and authorize the Chairman’s signature on Contract No. 10042021. (Aimee Staten)
I. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt revised Policy No. BOS-FIN-116-Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Funding to reflect updated actuarial valuation as of 6/30/2021. (Maryn Belling)
J. Information/Discussion/Action to consider a sealed bid for the purchase of Assessor's tax parcel number 206-06-035A and, if accepted, authorize the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed. (Marian Sheppard)
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 the Application for an Extension of Premises/Patio Permit submitted by Albert Keehn to temporarily extend the premises where liquor is permitted to be served at the Sportsman's Chalet located in Strawberry.
B. Approval of the Board of Supervisors' March 1, 2022, meeting minutes.
C. Approval of the monthly activity reports submitted by the Human Resources Department for February 2022.
D. Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of February 1, 2022, through February 28, 2022.
E. Acknowledgement of contracts under $50,000 which have been approved by the County Manager for the month of February.
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.
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.
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) and (4) to discuss pending litigation in Rivers Edge Payson, LLC v. Gila County, Maricopa County Cause No. CV021-016013, formerly Gila County Cause No. CV202000114, settlement negotiations. (Jeff Dalton)
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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.