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 April 5th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday,
April 4th, by emailing to 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, APRIL 5, 2022 - 10:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-04-05, which approves Gila County Planning and Zoning Department Case No. CUPP2201-002, an application submitted by Hellsgate Fire District and Destree Development for DW Tower, LLC (Owners and Applicants) for a Conditional Use Permit on Assessor’s tax parcel number 302-62-073A located at 230 N. Fitch Lane, Payson, Arizona to allow for a 199-foot multi-carrier wireless telecommunications tower and a 55-foot x 14-foot multi-tenant building subject to the adherence of 13 conditions of approval as outlined in the resolution. (Randy Pluimer)
B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-04-06, which approves Gila County Planning and Zoning Department Case No. CUPP2201-001, an application submitted by Steve and Carrie Perry (Owners and Applicants) for a Conditional Use Permit on Assessor’s tax parcel numbers 301-11-046, 301-11-047, and 301-11-139B to allow for a self-contained food trailer with a picnic area subject to the adherence of 10 conditions of approval as outlined in the resolution. (Randy Pluimer)
C. Information/Discussion/Action to consider a sampling privileges liquor license application (County No. LL-22-01-S) submitted by Michael Anthony Dahling, which would be a secondary license to an established Series 10 Beer and Wine Store license at the Pine Provisions Deli & Bottle Shop located at 6240 Hardscrabble Road, Pine, AZ; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Marian Sheppard)
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the submittal of a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Grant Application in the amount of $127,355.40 to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; accept a grant award in the amount of $102,000; and approve the match requirement of $102,000 from the County's General Fund to purchase body-worn cameras for Gila County Sheriff's officers. (Matt Binney/Cole LaBonte)
B. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of two FFY 2023 Grant Applications for Law Enforcement Projects to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety - 1) $30,209 to pay for Sheriff's Office employee overtime funding, and 2) $139,464 to purchase two unmarked vehicles, all of which will be used for speed enforcement activities; adopt Resolution No. 22-04-07; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Certification form, all of which are components of the Grant Applications. (Matt Binney)
C. Information/Discussion/Action to approve a Collection Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Gila County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $24,991 to purchase (1) Inmar 470R-PT inflatable boat and (1) galvanized trailer. (Matt Binney)
D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-04-01 authorizing the Gila County Recorder, as the Board of Supervisors' designee, to designate emergency voting centers for the 2022 elections. (Sadie Bingham)
E. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Agreement No. 03012022 between the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens and Gila County whereby the County will disburse $150,000; and further, the Board finds and determines this is for the benefit to provide services to persons with disabilities and aged persons within Gila County. (Mary Springer)
F. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Sealed Bid Proposals No. 03202022-Annual Newspaper Publishing and Printing Contract to solicit bids from a qualified firm for an annual contract for all advertising, publications, and printing required to be done or made by all departments and elected offices of Gila County government for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. (Mary Springer)
G. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. 03192022-Transport for Autopsy Services. (Mary Springer)
H. Information/Discussion/Action to acknowledge the dissolution of the Alhambra Domestic Wastewater Improvement District. (Eric Mariscal)
I. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-04-02 which authorizes the disposal of a portion of Holly Drive located on the White Oaks Glen, Official Map No. 346 Gila County Records, Gila County, AZ, and the Chairman’s signature on the related Quit Claim Deeds. (Steve Sanders)
J. Information/Discussion/Action to increase the County’s pledge for the GilaPROUD-Hwy 60 Cleanup and Maintenance Project from $10,000 to $53,670 for the first year of the project; award Contract No. 100521-Landscaping Services for GilaPROUD-Hwy 60 Cleanup and Maintenance Project to Allegiance Builders in a not to exceed amount of $132,500; and authorize the Chairman’s signature on Contract No. 100521. (Aimee Staten)
K. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Intergovernmental Agreement No. 030122 with the Town of Winkelman for Community Development Department staff to continue providing building and zoning review and inspections for the Town for a period of one calendar year after the execution of both parties, with up to three additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement of the parties. (Randy Pluimer)
L. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. IGA2021-037) with the Arizona Department of Health Services to extend the agreement end date to February 28, 2023; and to replace Contract No. IGA2021-037 with Contract No. CTR059133 due to the contracts being placed back into the Arizona Procurement Portal. (Michael O'Driscoll)
M. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 22-04-03 designating Gila County as a Hidden Heroes County. (Woody Cline/Joseph Dickison)
N. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Agreement No. 030722 to sell a 1989 F350 dump truck, which is unnecessary for the County to use, to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for consideration of $1.00 for the public purpose to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the Cedar Creek Cemetery, located in Gila County. (Woody Cline)
O. Information/Discussion/Action to accept Quotation No. Q-460022 from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri) to renew a subscription to use Esri's software program for 3 years at a cost of $38,500 per year plus sales tax for a total of $125,779.50 beginning on May 23, 2022; and approve the associated Small Enterprise Agreement. (Maryn Belling)
P. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2022-01 proclaiming April 2022 as National County Government Month in Gila County with this year's theme of "Counties THRIVE" and showcase how the County achieves healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. (James Menlove)
Q. 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 as of July 1, 2022, as follows: Adopt Schedule A - Employee Insurance Contributions FY 2023 attached to this agenda item. (Jacque Sanders)
R. (Motion to adjourn as the Gila County Board of Supervisors, and convene as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors.) Information/Discussion/Action to approve renewal and acceptance of Grantee Agreement No. GRA-RC004-19-0919-01-Y5 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, 2022, through June 30, 2023. (Jacque Sanders)
S. Information/Discussion/Action to approve renewal and acceptance of Grantee Agreement No. GRA-RC029-19-0935-01-Y5 between the San Carlos Apache Regional Partnership Council, Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First), and the Gila County Library District in the amount of $70,000 for fiscal year July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. (Jacque Sanders) (Motion to adjourn as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors, and reconvene as the Gila County Board of Supervisors.)
T. Information/Discussion/Action to discharge M. Lisa Brazil from the Gila County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors effective April 5, 2022. (Tim Humphrey)
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 a Quote and Purchase Addendum (Quote No. 1658393) with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $56,914.57 for the purchase of CompStat and Officer Productivity modules in order to update the Spillman software at the Sheriff's Office utilizing Special Revenue funding and 12D funds from the Tonto Apache Matazal Casino.
B. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 110520 under Navajo County Cooperative Contract No. B20-01-006 to extend the contract term for an additional year to February 15, 2023, with Hawker & Evans Asphalt Co., Inc.
C. Approval to pay Invoice No. CD2017538 to Elections Systems & Software, LLC in the amount of $50,019.67 for voting equipment software license and extended warranty.
D. Authorization of the Chairman's signature on the Civil Rights Certification (form HUD-50077-CR) and the Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan (form HUD-50077-SL), which will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the Gila County Public Housing Authority.
E. Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application submitted by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce to serve liquor at the Gila County Fairgrounds in Globe for a special event to be held on May 6, 2022.
F. Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application submitted by the Cobre Valley Youth Club to serve liquor at the Knights of Columbus in Globe for a special event to be held on May 7, 2022.
G. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.
H. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Recorder's Office.
I. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.
J. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.
K. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable's Office.
L. Acknowledgment of the February 2022 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office
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.
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.
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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.