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. 

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 4th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, by emailing the Deputy Clerk of the Board at strimble@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 your residence address in the email.


REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 - 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 review the goals, objectives, and policies of the Gila County Public Housing Authority (PHA); and authorize the Chairman's signature on the various required forms related to the Gila County PHA's FY 2023 Annual Plan. (Malissa Buzan)

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to consider a liquor license application (County No. LL-23-07) submitted by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for the transfer of a Series 6 Bar License with an interim permit to operate at the Roosevelt Marina, 28085 N Highway 188, Roosevelt; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Samantha Trimble)

 

3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

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A. Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the Globe Police Department to participate in the Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force for FY 2023; and authorize reimbursement from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission grant received by Gila County not to exceed $40,000 for the salary and benefits for one officer assigned by the Globe Police Department to the Task Force. (Sarah White)

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B. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of an FFY 2024 Speed Enforcement Overtime Grant Application in the amount of $25,000 submitted to the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety; adopt Resolution No. 23-04-01; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Certification form, all of which are components of the Grant Application. (Sarah White)

 

 

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C. Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the Board of Supervisors' approval for the Sheriff's Office electronic submittal of a FY 2024 Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Control Grant Application to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in the amount of $840,298.35 to renew granting that will be used for the salaries and benefits of the Sheriff's Office Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force. (Travis Baxley)

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D. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the distribution of Secure Rural Schools and Communities Funds (Forest Fees) of Gila County's share of the Federal Year 2023 Secure Rural Schools Act funds as authorized through section 24 of P.L. 114-10 for FY 2022-2023 using the same percentage splits as last year: Roads (2.15%), Schools (77.93%), and Gila County Education Service Agency (19.92%). (Roy Sandoval/Nick Montague)

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E.  Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 23-04-02, which authorizes the grant of an access easement through the Gila County Star Valley Road Maintenance Yard to the United States of America, by and through the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. (Homero Vela)

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F.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve Modification No. 001 to USDA Forest Service Road Project Agreement No. 22-RO-11031200-232 - Four Forest Restoration Initiative Control Road Surfacing to allow engineering and design work in the amount of $75,000 and $1,425,000 for paving construction of Control Road FS 64 for the total Agreement amount of $1,500,000. (Homero Vela)

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G.  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 July 1, 2023 as follows: Adopt Schedule A - Employee Insurance Contributions FY 2024 attached to this agenda item. (Maryn Belling) 

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H.  Information/Discussion/Action to approve the Copper Corridor Blight Buster Coalition's submittal of a grant application in the amount of $1M to the Environmental Justice Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program and to approve the Board of Supervisors' Chairman's signature on a letter of commitment. (Cathy Melvin)

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I. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2023-01 proclaiming April 2023 as National County Government Month in Gila County with this year's theme of "Counties RISE! Resiliency, Inclusion, Solvency, Empowerment” and showcase how the County achieves healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. (James Menlove)

 

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J. Information/Discussion/Action to review all bids submitted for Request for Proposals 07182022 - Permit Management Software Solution: award to the lowest, most responsible, and qualified bidder which is Central Square Solutions; and authorize the Chairman's signature on the award contract. (Randy Plumier)

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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 reappoint the following members to the Gila County Cooperative Extension Advisory Board: Clark Richins, Ben DalMolin, and Marsha Fitzhugh retroactive for the term beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024; and appoint Paul Wolterbeek to fill a vacancy for the term beginning April 4, 2023, December 31, 2024.

 

B. Approval to appoint the following Democratic Party Precinct Committeemen in Gila County: Matthew James Smith - Globe #4 Precinct; Michael A. Pastor - Globe #4 Precinct; Pamela Jean Osborne - Globe #11 Precinct; Malcolm Ernest Nason - Miami #1 Precinct; Robert John Schultz - Miami #1 Precinct; Sherry M Olofson - Claypool #2 Precinct; Thomas Logan Dunning - Payson #3 Precinct; and Judith Rae Tolle - Zane Grey Precinct.

 

C. Approval of the application for an Extension of Premises/Patio Permit submitted by Katie Lynn Parks to temporarily extend the premises on various dates where liquor is permitted to be served at Bandits Restaurant located in Strawberry.

 

D. Acknowledgment of the February 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court's Office.

 

E. Acknowledgment of the February 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Recorder's Office. 

 

F. Acknowledgment of the monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable's Office.

 

G. Acknowledgment of the February 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable's Office.

 

H. Acknowledgment of the February 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.

 

I.  Acknowledgment of the February 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Payson Regional Justice of the Peace's Office.

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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 the information presented.

 

7. WORK SESSION ITEMS:

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A.  Information/Discussion regarding an update on the activities of the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat and Gila County Fairgrounds. (Walt Bratton)

 

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:

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A.  Information/Discussion/Action to vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3) to engage in discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board of Supervisors' attorney(s) regarding congressional and legislative correspondence and open meeting law. (Woody Cline)

    

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.