Agenda

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 June 20th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 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, JUNE 20, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

2. PRESENTATIONS:

A. Presentation by the Arizona Auditor General's Office regarding Gila County's FY 2022 Financial and Single Audit results and findings. (Melanie Chesney/Donald Bohart/Daniel Hunt)

B. Presentation regarding the activities of the County Supervisors Association for FY 2022-2023. (Craig Sullivan)

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-06, which authorizes an amendment to the Gila County Zoning Map for Unincorporated Areas for Gila County by changing the zoning for Assessor's parcel number 301-10-010F located at 7911 W. Sumac Drive, Strawberry, Arizona, to Residential One District Density Ten (R1-D10). (Randy Pluimer)

B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-07, which authorizes an amendment to the Gila County Zoning Map for unincorporated Areas for Gila County by changing the zoning for Assessor's parcel number 301-10-010G located at 7925 W. Sumac Drive, Strawberry, Arizona, to Residential One District Density Ten (R1-D10). (Randy Pluimer)

C. Information/Discussion/Action to consider a liquor license application (County No. LL-23-11) submitted by Jody Harwood for a new Series 007 Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License at the Lodge at 5600 located in Pine; and issue a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control whether the license should be granted. (Samantha Trimble)

4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

A. (Adjourn as the Gila County Board of Supervisors and convene as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors.) Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tentative Budget for the Gila County Library District. (Elaine Votruba) (Adjourn as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors and convene as the Gila County Flood Control District Board of Directors.)

B. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2023-2024 Tentative Budget for the Gila County Flood Control District. (Maryn Belling) (Adjourn as the Gila County Flood Control District Board of Directors and convene as the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts' Board of Directors.)

C. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2023-2024 Tentative Budgets for the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts per the FY 2024 Budget Schedules entitled "Street Lighting Improvement Districts." (Maryn Belling) (Adjourn as the Gila County Street Lighting Improvement Districts' Board of Directors and reconvene as the Gila County Board of Supervisors.)

D. Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the FY 2023-2024 Gila County Tentative Budget; authorize the publication of the summary budget; and set the public hearing for July 18, 2023, to adopt the final FY 2023-2024 Gila County Budget. (Maryn Belling)

E. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Gila County Finance Department to accept an appropriation disbursement from the State of Arizona for Deputy & Detention Retention funds and disburse to eligible Gila County Sheriff's Office employees in the amount of $1,250 (before taxes) as defined by Arizona Department of Administration Agreement No. DBFFY23L22CH31304 with Gila County. (Maryn Belling)

F. Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Sealed Bid Proposals No. 060623-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, 2023, through June 30, 2024. (Maryn Belling)

G. Information/Discussion/Action authorizing the Board Chairman to electronically sign the Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Control Grant Agreement (FY 2024 Award-Grant No. DC-24-004) between the Gila County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in the amount of $331,654 to provide continued funding for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and authorize signature on the Certifications and Assurances. (Travis Baxley)

H. Information/Discussion/Action to approve a FY2024 Arizona 9-1-1 Program Grant Agreement (ADOA-AZ911-24-04) between the Arizona Department of Administration and the Gila County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $198,807 for the performance period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. (Debra Williams)

I. Information/Discussion/Action to approve the FY 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Payson and Gila County for Centralized Management of 9-1-1 Grant Funds for the performance period of July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. (Debra Williams)

J. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Arizona Community Action Association d/b/a Wildfire and Gila County to increase the funding by $105,000 for a total funding amount of $233,400 and extend the termination date to May 31, 2024. (Kayle Lathrop)

K. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Funding Agreement No. 204-23 between the Arizona Department of Housing and the Gila County Community Services Department, Housing Services, to provide Southwest Gas Corporation, Weatherization Assistance Program funding in the amount of $43,900 that will be used to provide weatherization services to eligible citizens residing in Gila County for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. (Kayle Lathrop)

L. Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No.1 to Contract No. 121922 with NorthStar Transport, LLC in the amount of $350,000, for a total contract amount of $700,000, and to extend the contract to August 31, 2023. (Homero Vela)

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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 072721-Sub-Grantee for Project Management with WOWZA, LLC to extend the contract term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $550,000, and add required contract language regarding certification of no forced labor.

B. Approval of the Application for an Extension of Premises/Patio Permit submitted by Camila Alarcon to temporarily extend the premises on various dates where liquor is permitted to be served at the Old County Inn located in Pine.

C. Acknowledgment of the May 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Recorder's Office.

D. Acknowledgment of the May 2023 Month Activity Report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice Court.

E. Acknowledgment of the May 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court.

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

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

H. Acknowledgment of the May 2023 monthly activity report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable's Office

I. Approval of the monthly activities reports submitted by the Human Resources Department for May 2023.

J. Approval of the Board of Supervisors' May 23, 2023, and May 30, 2023, Meeting Minutes.

K. Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of May 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023.

L. Acknowledgment of contracts under $50,000 which have been approved by the County Manager for the month of May.

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) to engage in discussions or consultation for legal advice with the Board of Supervisors' attorney(s) regarding the legal courses of action available to the Board for the possible discipline of an elected official. (James Menlove)

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.