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| | | | | | | | | PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
9:36 AM | |
| | | | | | | | | BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Chairman Mike Goodman
Supervisor, District 2
Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure
Supervisor, District 4
Kevin Cavanaugh
Supervisor, District 1
Stephen Q. Miller
Supervisor, District 3
Jeff Serdy
Supervisor, District 5
PINAL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
135 N. PINAL STREET
FLORENCE, AZ 85132
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| | | | | | | | | All Presentations are attached to the Agenda at: Click Here to View the Regular Session Agenda and a Video Recording of this meeting can be viewed at: Click Here to View Video Recording Chairman Goodman offered for the Invocation by Pastor Ron Gannett Community Church at Saddlebrooke and the pledge of allegiance by Supervisor Serdy. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:36 a.m. this date. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Goodman. Members Present: Chairman Mike Goodman; Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure; Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh; Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller; Supervisor Jeff Serdy Staff Present: County Manager, Leo Lew; Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney, Chris Keller; Clerk of the Board, Natasha Kennedy and Deputy Clerk of the Board, Kelsey Pickard | |
| | | | | | | | | (1) | 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.
Click Here for Call to the Public Guidelines | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Public Comments | |
| | | | | | | | | (2) | County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Information Only | |
| | | | | | | | | (3) | Supervisor District update(s) regarding notable current or upcoming events concerning the district (Information Only). (Mike Goodman) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Information Only | |
| | | | | | | | | (4) | Announcement: Open Space & Trails Advisory Commission appointments, term of service April 2024 through April 2028.
- Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh's appointment of Robin Davis
- Supervisor Jeffrey McClure's reappointment of Josh Bowman (Natasha Kennedy)
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| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Information Only | |
| | | | | | | | | (5) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Proclamation identifying April as "Fair Housing Month" to be read into the record by Marshell Williams. (Rolanda Cephas/Cathryn Whalen) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (6) | Discussion and update(s) regarding the 2024 state and federal legislative session, including bills, budget proposals, committee hearings, and pending or proposed upcoming legislation requests from Board of Supervisor members, state or federal legislators, or their staff in attendance. (Stephen Miller) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Information Only | |
| | | | | | | | | (7) | Purchasing Division Report - March 6, 2024. (Angeline Woods) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | 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 February 7, 2024, Regular Meeting 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 recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application, series 007 Beer and Wine Bar, of Jared Michael Repinski for Ghett Yo Wings located at 40975 N. Ironwood Drive #B104, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #2. (Natasha Kennedy)
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| | | | | | | | | | * | D. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Permit application of Jelly Roll at Country Thunder on behalf of Pyrotecnico for supervised fireworks display to be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 20585 E. Water Way, Florence, Arizona 85132. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | E. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Pinal County requesting to become a party to the Good Neighbor Agreement between the Town of Superior and Resolution Copper, and authorizing a District #5 Representative to participate in the Community Working Group meetings. (Leo Lew/Chris Keller) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | F. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorization to close the bank account for NSP3, which Pinal County Housing Authority no longer manages, and for authorization for the Clerk of the Board to sign a letter to inform the bank of said action. Banking institution is Wells Fargo. (Rolanda Cephas/Cathryn Whalen) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | G. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Subrecipient Agreement between the Town of Florence and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning March 6, 2024, ending March 30, 2025, for $197,063. 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 complete ADA-compliant improvements at the Senior Center and Heritage Park as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the FFY23 Annual Action Plan. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | H. | Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept an Award issued per ALERT PY21/FY22-5A "One-Time Funding Opportunity" between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning February 12, 2024, and ending May 31, 2024, in the amount of $516,802. This grant will be used by the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Adult and Dislocated Worker programs to serve 50 Adult Probationers from February 2024, through May 2024, to address the unique barriers faced by individuals re-entering the workforce after a felony conviction. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 298 (ED-Workforce Innovation-WIOA) to increase revenues and expenditures. (Joel Millman/James Smith) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | I. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Mike Cruz of Lucid Motors (Business Sector) to the Pinal County Workforce Development Board. The term of service will be March 7, 2024, to March 6, 2026. (Joel Millman/James Smith) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | J. | Discussion/approval/disapproval to retroactively submit a grant application to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Grant Program for $71,773. If awarded, Pinal County will execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Arizona to administer the project on behalf of Pinal County communities. The project includes licensing of cybersecurity software. (Chris Combs/Robert Stanley) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | K. | Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit a grant application to the Arizona Department of Emergency Management's Emergency Management Performance Grant for $440,814.40. Match is required in the amount of $440,814.40. This grant will be used by the Office of Emergency Management Branch of Development Services for the operations budget. (AD23-013) (Courtney Prock/Kore Redden/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | L. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030624-RD23-124 releasing Maintenance Bond No. US00105132SU21A, associated with San Tan Highlands, located in Section 13, Township 3 South, Range 7 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-124) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | M. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Grant of Electric System Easement by Pinal County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona (Owner) to Electrical District Number Two. Supervisor District #3. (GA23-027) (Celeste Garza/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | N. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030624-RD23-125 initiating the disposition of a portion of public easement within Plat of the Townsite of Randolph. Supervisor District #3. (RD23-125) (Celeste Garza/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | O. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Agreement between the City of Coolidge and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office for use of the City of Coolidge’s Gun Firing Range. (Kent Volkmer) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | P. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of an application for payment of $4,998 to Cutters Document Destruction, LLC from the Pinal County Attorney’s Office anti-racketeering fund account to assist with the expense of providing onsite document shredding opportunities for the residents of Pinal County. (Kent Volkmer) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | Q. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments and resignations for the precinct committeemen of the Democratic and Republican parties:
Republican Appointments:
Supervisor District #5:
Precinct #59 Elizabeth M. Fitzgerald 2206 E. 37th Ave., Apache Junction 85119
Republican Resignations:
Supervisor District #3:
Precinct #13 Michael B. Miller 5703 N. Dakota Dr., Eloy 85131
Supervisor District #4:
Precinct #109 James Bencina Jr., 7701 W. Willow Way, Florence 85132
Democratic Resignations:
Supervisor District #4:
Precinct #26 Julia Anderson 630 W. Sundance Cir., San Tan Valley 85143 (Dana Lewis) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | R. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030624-RD23-126 of the Board of Supervisors authorizing the County Engineer to sign an application with the Arizona State Land Department for the acquisition of right of way associated with Judd Road and Bella Vista Road. Supervisor District #5. (RD23-126) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (9) | Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Shawn Flecken/Cathryn Whalen) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into the Pinal County Library District Board Agenda | |
| | | | | | | | | (10) | Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Merissa Mendoza/MaryEllen Sheppard) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board Agenda | |
| | | | | | | | | (11) | Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of case CSR-009-23: Clark Larson, Owner, and Amanda Lauridsen – Precise Sign Co. LLC, applicant/agent, requesting approval of a Comprehensive Sign Package to allow the installation of two (2) monument signs and eight (8) wall signs with a maximum area of 76.66 square feet per sign, on a 1.22± acre parcel in the CB-1 Local Business Zone; tax parcel 104-22-013N (legal on file); situated in a portion of Section 31, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, of the Gila & Salt River Base & Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, located on the northeast corner of N Gary Rd and W Empire Rd in San Tan Valley. Supervisor District #2. (Patrick Roberts/Brent Billingsley) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Approved as presented with no Stipulations | |
| | | | | | | | | (12) | Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2024-SUP-029-23, a Resolution approving case SUP-029-23, Goldfield Ghost Town & Mine Tours INC, owner, Scott Hopper, applicant/agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to continue to operate a wireless communication facility, on a 5.0± acre parcel in the CB-2 General Business Zone; tax parcel 100-02-0370 (legal on file); situated in a portion of Section 1, Township 1 North, Range 8 East, Pinal County, Arizona, located northwest of E Apache Trail and E Mammoth Mine Rd in an unincorporated area of Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (8 to 0) of case SUP-029-23 with fifteen (15) stipulations. Supervisor District #5. (Glenn Bak/Brent Billingsley) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Approved as presented with fifteen (15) Stipulations | |
| | | | | | | | | (13) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the funding for the recommended 3% Pinal County Health Benefits increase in FY 2024 - 2025 to promote a consistent county contribution among all plans within legal and system limits. (Angeline Woods/MaryEllen Sheppard) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (14) | Discussion of Board Members' request for future agenda item(s) and/or reports to be presented at upcoming meetings. (Mike Goodman) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Information Only | |
| | | | | | | | | (15) | Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for counsel to provide legal advice and to obtain direction regarding pending or contemplated litigation relating to a tax deed issued on properties. (Kevin Costello/Kent Volkmer) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into Executive Session | |
| | | | | | | | | (16) | Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and litigation update concerning TX 2017-000663. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into Executive Session | |
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