AMENDED AMENDED 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

 
9:30 AM  - CALL TO ORDER

PINAL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
135 N. PINAL STREET
FLORENCE, AZ 85132

 
 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

(Consideration/Approval/Disapproval of the following:)

(1)Discussion regarding the 2022 Pinal County Primary and General Election handling, follow up by staff, After-Action Report and Administrative Review, process and issues moving forward for the 2022 General Election and follow up. (Kent Volkmer/Geraldine Roll/Himanshu Patel)
(2)

Call to the Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

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(3)Discussion regarding a sister county partnership by the HRH. Amir Osman Bin Ahmed, King of Fulani Ashanti Region of Ghana, Amir Fulbe Palace for the purpose of promoting and identifying themes common to both that can generate new initiatives to further and nurture priorities relevant to Fulani Ashanti Region of Ghana and Pinal County. (Stephen Miller)
(4)Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors establishing the Roberto Reveles Civic Engagement Award set forth in the attached guidelines and further recognizing Mr. Roberto Reveles for said Civic Engagement Award. (Natasha Kennedy)
(5)Presentation of Certificates of Service to employees for 20 and 25 years. (Leo Lew)
(6)County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew)
(7)Purchasing Division Report - December 21, 2022. (Tiara Peterson/Angeline Woods)
(8)

Presentation: On December 8, 2022, the Pinal County Workforce Development Board (PCWDB) was the recipient of the "Local Board Impact Award, by the Workforce Arizona Council (State Workforce Board) during their annual convening event. The award recognized the County's "Reimagining Our Future" event held on October 20, 2022.  The session fulfilled its purpose by providing a venue to solidify an alignment of focus between chief elected officials (Board of Supervisors), County Manager, PCWDB, and Economic and Workforce Development Leadership. The meeting also provided a venue to discuss how the PCWDB can best shape the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County service delivery system to meet the talent development needs identified as a result of the economic development growth of Pinal County. (Joel Millman/James Smith)

(9)CONSENT ITEMS:
All items indicated by an asterisk (*) will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda, unless a Board Member, County Manager, or member of the public objects at the time the agenda item is called.
*A.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from October 26, 2022, November 2, 2022, November 16, 2022, and December 7, 2022, Regular Meetings and November 9, 2022, and November 21, 2022, Special Session Meetings of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

*B.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)
*C.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Permit application of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on behalf of Podium Club at Attesa for supervised fireworks display to be held on December 31, 2022, at 6870 S. Bianco Rd., Casa Grande, Arizona 85193. Supervisor District #3. (Natasha Kennedy)
*D.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for the Special Event License application of Robin Wilson for Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center for an event to be held at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park, located at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #1. (Natasha Kennedy)
*E.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for the Special Event License application of Sheila Shattuck for East Valley Back Country Horseman for an event to be held at the Superstition Mountain Museum, located at 4087 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119 on:

  • Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy)

*F.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supervisor Serdy's appointment of Lisa Bradford, Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118 to fulfill the vacancy on the Transportation Advisory Committee. Lisa Bradford's Term of Service will be December 22, 2022, through August 1, 2025. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy)

*G.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Stephen Hayes, Casa Grande, AZ, 85194, to the Agriculture Extension Board. Stephen Hayes Term of Service will be December 22, 2022, through December 21, 2024. This appointment has been recommended for approval by the University of Arizona County Extension Agent.(Natasha Kennedy)
*H.Discussion/approval/disapproval of additional FY 22/23 Non Profit Contribution. (Leo Lew)
*I.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-OST authorizing the acceptance of Award Agreement No. 652301 under the Heritage Fund, Local, State and Regional Park grant between the Arizona State Parks and Trails and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors ending June 30, 2025, for $250,000 and authorizing all actions necessary to implement and complete the activities outlined in the application. This grant will be used by Open Space and Trails for the Oracle Community Park redevelopment project. Supervisor District #4. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel)

*J.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments for Precinct Committeemen for the:

Democratic Party:

Appointment: Pct 111.03; Sharon Walker, 36148 W. Seville, Maricopa, AZ 85138; Supervisor District #1. (Geraldine Roll/Himanshu Patel)

*K.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-ED-01, a resolution of the Board of Supervisors cancelling the election for Electrical District No. 4 and appointing the candidates who filed nomination papers to the open seats pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A). (Scott Johnson/Geraldine Roll)
*L.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-ED-02, a resolution of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors cancelling the election for Electrical District No. 6 scheduled for January 14, 2023, and appointing the candidates who filed proper nomination papers to those open seats pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) and A.R.S. 48-5503(C). (Scott Johnson/Geraldine Roll)
*M.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-ED-03, a resolution of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors cancelling the election for Maricopa Consolidated Water Improvement District as no candidates filed nomination petitions for those open seats. Any vacant seats will be filled pursuant to the laws governing the filling of those vacancies. (Scott Johnson/Geraldine Roll)
*N.Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 21/22 budget amendments for the appropriation of grant match transfers and other administrative adjustments. (Lupe Williams/Angeline Woods)
*O.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-CFO designating the community of Randolph as a Colonia within Pinal County. Supervisor District #3. (Bridgette Alwin/Angeline Woods)
*P.Discussion/approval/disapproval of the certification that the total revenues received by the Justice Courts and the Superior Court, including the Clerk of the Superior Court, exceed the amount received in fiscal year 1997-98. The County Treasurer shall disburse the monies as directed pursuant to A.R.S. 41-2421, as amended. (Randee Stinson/Angeline Woods)
*Q.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between Community Action Human Resource Agency (CAHRA) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 21, 2022, ending June 30, 2023, for $33,500. CAHRA will provide rapid rehousing services for persons experiencing homelessness which may include rental payments, and case management services for qualified populations in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. Pinal County will use a portion of their FFY21 Emergency Solutions Grant allocation for this project as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY21 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*R.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between Honoring, Hiring, Helping our Heroes of Pinal County (HOHP) and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 21, 2022, ending December 31, 2023, for $92,484. In response to a Letter of Interest, HOHP seeks to make improvement to the Veteran serving emergency shelter in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. HOHP will construct an addition and laundry facilities to the shelter as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY22 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

*S.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between the Town of Florence and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 22, 2022, ending September 30, 2023, for $130,000. The Town of Florence has executed a cooperative agreement with Pinal County for the federal fiscal years of 2022-2024. As such, Pinal County will provide Community Development Block Grant funds to execute eligible activities in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. The Town of Florence will install ADA compliant sidewalks as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY22 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*T.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between the City of Eloy and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 22, 2022, ending June 30, 2023, for $230,000. The City of Eloy has executed a cooperative agreement with Pinal County for the federal fiscal years of 2022-2024. As such, Pinal County will provide Community Development Block Grant funds to execute eligible activities in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. The City of Eloy make improvements to Jones Park as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY22 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*U.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between the San Manuel Senior Center and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 21, 2022, ending June 30, 2023, for $96,896. The San Manuel Senior Center submitted an application for assistance through the Community Development Block Grant program. Pinal County may provide Community Development Block Grant funds to execute eligible activities in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. The San Manuel Senior Center will make improvements to their facility to include ADA compliant infrastructure and safety improvements as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY22 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*V.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a subrecipient agreement between the City of Maricopa and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning December 22, 2022, ending June 30, 2023, for $222,826. The City of Maricopa has executed a joint agreement with Pinal County for the federal fiscal years of 2022-2024. As such, Pinal County will provide Community Development Block Grant funds to execute eligible activities in accordance with the Pinal County FFY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. The City of Maricopa will complete roadway and other infrastructure improvements in the Heritage District as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY22 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*W.Discussion/approval/disapproval of an amendment to the Agreement for the construction and transfer of ownership of fire hydrants between Arizona Water Company and Pinal County, through the Board of Supervisors. Pinal County used FFY2020-2021 Community Development Block Grants funds to install fire hydrants and waterlines in the Hopi Hills community. On May 26, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement which included a bill of sale for infrastructure based on the original design. Upon completion of construction, the quantities changed. Therefore, a revised bill of sale is being requested. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)
*X.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-RD22-048 accepting Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. PB03010409068, associated with San Tan Gateway, Unit 1A, Section 23, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District # 2.  (RD22-048) (Susan Baker/Brent Billingsley)
*Y.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-RD22-049 accepting Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. LICX1216572, associated with Combs Ranch-Unit 2, located in Section 27, Township 2 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD22-049) (Susan Baker/Brent Billingsley)

*Z.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 122122-RD22-051 releasing the current financial assurance Third party Trust Agreement No. 202064-S, and accepting a second revised Substitute Third Party Trust Agreement No. 202064-S, associated with Red Rock Village VIIIA, located in Section 8, Township 10 South, Range 10 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD22-051) (Susan Baker/Brent Billingsley)
*AA.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Final Plat for Combs Ranch Unit 2. Supervisor District #2. (FP22-005) (Glenn Bak/Brent Billingsley)
*AB.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Final Plat for Edgewood. Supervisor District #2. (FP21-009) (Glenn Bak/Brent Billingsley)
*AC.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a License Agreement with the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) to access DEMA property located on the Rittenhouse Training Area on January 31, 2022, to inspect the property for potential use as the site of a future roadway and conduct surveys to start the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Located in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (GA22-032) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
*AD.Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Arizona and Pinal County for State Highway funds associated with House Bill 2858 appropriating funding for the right of way acquisition to extend the State Route 24 in the amount of $15,000,000 issued to Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (GA22-033) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
*AE.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Temporary Construction Easement and Agreement from Midwest Land Trust LLC for the Kenworthy Road Improvement Project located in T2S, R8E, Section 21, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (RD22-050) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
*AF.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Public Roadway Construction and Participation Development Agreement between Pinal County, the City of Coolidge and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District for improvements surrounding the Randolph Community. Supervisor District #3. (GA22-034) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
*AG.Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the Rural Counties Alternative Prosecution and Diversion Program FY2023 Award Grant Agreement, ACJC Grant Award No. RCAPD-23-009, between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Pinal County Attorney’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. The award is to commence on December 01, 2022, and terminate on December 01, 2025, in the amount of $1,800,000. The awarded funds will continue to expand the current Diversion Program and enhance the availability of educational and workforce development services for Diversion Defendants. These funds will be utilized to create the following positions: three (3) Diversion Officers and one (1) Diversion Manager. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 22/23 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 268 (County Attorney’s Misc Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $600,000 for the current Fiscal Year. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 23/24. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Kent Volkmer)
*AH.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of an extension to Award Agreement NCHIP-20-22-003 under the National Criminal History Improvement Program Grant between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and the Pinal County Attorney's Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. The new end date will be December 31, 2023. (Kent Volkmer)

*AI.Discussion/approval/disapproval for the FY 22/23 Senate Bill 1729 appropriation to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for $1,800,000. The monies will be for the school safety interoperability fund and costs associated with implementing the school safety program (established by ARS 41-1733). The Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 22/23 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $900,000 for the current Fiscal Year. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 23/24. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb)
*AJ.Discussion/approval/disapproval of Mark Guemes #1444 who will be retiring from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Mark Guemes #1444 has requested that, in compliance with established precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his PCSO issued duty weapon, identified as a Glock 17 at $25. Fair market value for Glock 17 is approximately $420. Purchase of issued weapon upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-1115A which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase his/her issued weapon at a price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Mark Lamb)
*AK.Discussion/approval/disapproval for Lieutenant Nikki Cannon #866 who will be retiring from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Adult Detention Center. Lieutenant Cannon #866 has requested that, in compliance with established precedence and protocol, she be permitted to purchase her PCSO issued duty weapon, identified as a Glock 17 at $25. Fair market value for Glock 17 is approximately $420. Purchase of issued weapon upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-1115A which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase his/her issued weapon at a price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Mark Lamb)  
*AL.Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Award between the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts and the Pinal County Adult Probation through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the AmeriCorp Program.  The grant will support the personnel assigned to the AmeriCorp state grant contract Number ISA-AC-AOC-090122-01 with a member living allowance and travel expenditures. This request  aligns the current budget to the award amount and requires a fiscal amendment to the FY22/23 budget to transfer appropriation from Fund 221 (AP-AmeriCorp Grant) cost center 2620170 Grant #2022-779 to Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to decrease revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon)
*AM.

Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Award between the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts and the Pinal County Adult Probation through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the Probation Success Incentive Program. The program is used to improve supervision and rehabilitative services for probationers.  The addendum requires a fiscal amendment to the FY22/23 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 266 Cost Center 2620350 Grant #2022-608 (AP-Probation Success Incentive) to increase revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon)

*AN.Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Award between the Arizona Department of Veteran's Services and the Pinal County Adult probation through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors for the Veteran Treatment Court Program. This program is used for transportation, temporary lodging costs and incentives. This request aligns the current budget to the award amount and requires a fiscal amendment to the FY22/23 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213(Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 221  (AP-Veterans Treatment Court) Cost center 2620175 Grant #2022-768 to increase revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon) 
Item Added*AO.Discussion/approval/disapproval of a letter of support for Lisa Atkins to continue as Arizona State Land Commissioner.  (Leo Lew)
Regular Item
(10)Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Christopher Wanamaker/Andrew Smith)
(11)Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tascha Spears/Leo Lew)
(12)Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2022-PZ-033-22, an Ordinance approving case PZ-033-22; Stanfield Warren LLC and Warren Road 187 LLC, landowners/applicants, requesting approval of a rezoning from GR (General Rural) and SR (Suburban Ranch) to R-7 (Single Residence) to allow a single family subdivision on 226± acres of land, situated in Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 2 East and in Section 34, Township 5 South, Range 2 East of G&SRB&M; tax parcels, 510-72-005D, 008D, 008E, 008F, 510-72-009B, 510-67-004A, & 004B, legals on file, located north of West Miller road, south of West Teel Road and on both sides of N Warren Road near Maricopa, AZ. The Planning Commission recommend approval (5-1) of case PZ-033-22 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #1. (Ryan Green/Brent Billingsley) 
(13)Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2022-PZ-PD-025-22, an Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-025-22; Stanfield Warren LLC and Warren Road 187  LLC, landowners/applicants, requesting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD), to allow a subdivision on 226± acres of land, situated in Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 2 East and in Section 34, Township 5 South, Range 2 East of G&SRB&M; tax parcels 510-72-005D, 008D, 008E, 008F, 510-72-009B, 510-67-004A, & 004B, legals on file, located north of West Miller road, south of West Teel Road and on both sides of N Warren Road near Maricopa, AZ. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-1) of case PZ-PD-025-22 with fifteen (15) stipulations. Supervisor District #1. (Ryan Green/Brent Billingsley)
(14)

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2022-PZ-PD-015-22, an ordinance to approving case PZ-PD-015-22; El Dorado Arizona Farms LLC and Langley AZ Farms 150 LLC, landowners/applicants, Iplan Consulting/Greg Davis, agent/representative, requesting severance of PZ-PD-039-98 to have the land rezoned and placed in a new Planned Area Development (PAD) to plan and develop a mixed use subdivision on 761± acres of land, situated in Section 6, Township 4 South, Range 9 East and in a portion of Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 8 East of G&SRB&M; tax parcels 200-31-007B, D, E, F, G, K, L, 200-24-001R, T, U, V, & W, legals on file, located west of North Felix Road and south of west Arizona Farms Road near Florence, AZ. The Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) of case PZ-PD-015-22 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Ryan Green/Brent Billingsley) 

(15)Public Hearing discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2022-PZ-027-22, an Ordinance to approve case PZ-027-22; El Dorado Arizona Farms LLC and Langley AZ Farms 150 LLC, landowners/applicants, Iplan Consulting/Greg Davis, agent/representative, requesting approval of a rezoning from CR-3 (Single Residence), CR-4 (Multiple Residence), SR (Suburban Ranch), CB-1 (Local Business) and CI-1 (Light Industrial and warehouse) to R-7 (Single Residence), MR Multiple Residence) and C-2 (Community Commercial Zoning District) to allow a mixed use subdivision on 761± acres of land, situated in Section 6, Township 4 South, Range 9 East and in a portion of Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 8 East of G&SRB&M; tax parcels 200-31-007B, D, E, F, G, K, L, 200-24-001R, T, U, V, & W, legals on file, located west of North Felix Road and south of west Arizona Farms Road near Florence, AZ. The Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0) of case PZ-027-22 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Ryan Green/Brent Billingsley) 
(16)Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2022-PZ-PD-014-22, an ordinance approving case PZ-PD-014-22; El Dorado Arizona Farms LLC and Langley AZ Farms 150 LLC, landowners/applicants, Iplan Consulting/Greg Davis, agent/representative, requesting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD), to allow a mixed use subdivision on 761± acres of land, situated in Section 6, Township 4 South, Range 9 East and in a portion of Section 1, Township 4 South, Range 8 East of G&SRB&M; tax parcels 200-31-007B, D, E, F, G, K, L, 200-24-001R, T, U, V, & W, legals on file, located west of North Felix Road and south of west Arizona Farms Road near Florence, AZ. The Planning Commission recommended approval of case PZ-PD-014-22 with fourteen (14) stipulations. The applicant has requested an additional stipulation, with approval from Public Works, and the stipulation has been added to equal fifteen (15) stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Ryan Green/Brent Billingsley)
(17)Discussion/approval/disapproval to self-fund the Pinal County employee Short-Term Disability (STD) program. A review of the County’s claims experience and program costs shows the move from a fully-insured plan to a self-funded plan would conservatively save the Pinal County Healthcare Trust approximately $200,000 per year. The proposed change will not impact eligibility, benefit and coverage limits, or access. The change from a fully insured plan to a self-funded Short-Term Disability plan was reviewed and approved by the Pinal County Health Benefits Trust Board on December 6, 2022. If approved, the effective date of the change will be determined by the County Human Resources Department in collaboration with the Office of Budget and Finance and the STD Plan administrator. (Angeline Woods/MaryEllen Sheppard)
(18)Discussion of Board member's request for future agenda item(s) and/or reports to be presented at upcoming meetings. (Jeffrey McClure)
(19)Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and settlement discussions related to contemplated litigation regarding EEOC matter number 540-2022-03953. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer)
Item Added(20)Notice of Possible Recess: The Board may take a Recess at 1:45 p.m. and the meeting will reconvene at 2:45 p.m. (Jeffrey McClure)

ADJOURNMENT

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The Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the County's Attorney(s) on any of the above agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).  

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