PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:35 AM

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Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure, Presiding as Chairman offered for the Invocation by Pastor James "Jim" Bleess, Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, Kearny and the pledge of allegiance by Supervisor Serdy.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:35 a.m. this date. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure, Presiding as Chairman with the announcement Chairman Goodman is absent. 

Members Present: Vice-Chairman Jeffrey McClure, Presiding as Chairman; Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh; Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller; Supervisor Jeff Serdy

Members Absent: Chairman Mike Goodman

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

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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Recognition: The Pinal County Board of Supervisors officially recognizes the AmeriCorps NCC Team and the services they are providing for Pinal County. National Civilian Community Corps, or AmeriCorps NCCC is an AmeriCorps program that engages 18 to 24 year-olds in team-based national and community service in the United States. By The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension by Melissa Elliot. (Natasha Kennedy)

Recognition: Acknowledge the notable contributions of Justice of the Peace, Lyle Riggs, who has dutifully served as the elected official responsible for Precinct 4, Western Pinal District of the Pinal County Justice Court from 2014 through February 2, 2024. We commend Judge Riggs for his steadfast commitment to upholding the principles of justice and for his unwavering dedication to the community he has served. (Mike Goodman) 

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation by the Justice of the Peace Selection Committee for the appointment to the Pinal County Justice of the Peace, Western Pinal Justice Court, Precinct #4, to fill the remainder of the term left by the resignation of Justice of the Peace, Lyle Riggs. The appointee will serve in this appointed position effective April 8, 2024, and shall continue to serve until the official county 2024 General Election Canvass is approved by the Board. (Kevin Cavanaugh/Stephen Miller) No recommended appointee was named by the committee; further discussion on the appointment will be conducted during the meeting.

Item Action: No Recommended Appointee from the Justice of the Peace Selection Committee, No Action

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh's appointment of Christopher Evripidou, Finance Manager with the City of Maricopa, to the Audit Charter Committee to serve out the term due to a current vacancy, said term of service will be from March 21, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Supervisor District #1. (Natasha Kennedy)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Chairman Mike Goodman's appointment of William Edward Tanner of Florence, Arizona 85132, to the CORPS Local Detention Officers Retirement Board to serve out the term due to a current vacancy, said term of service will be from March 21, 2024, through August 28, 2026. (Natasha Kennedy)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-GRIC-FORM, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Gila River Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, FOR Maricopa is requesting $300,000 for site improvements to their property. Supervisor District #1. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-GRIC-MANES, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Gila River Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, Manes and Miracles is requesting $14,000 for equine assisted therapy scholarships. Supervisor District #2. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-GRIC-HHW, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Gila River Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, Horizon Health and Wellness is requesting $363,000 for Horizon House, a non-congregate shelter. Supervisor District #5. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-GRIC-LEAF, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Gila River Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, A New Leaf, is requesting $50,000 for housing stability services. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-GRIC-CAREDF, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Gila River Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, Central Arizona Regional Economic Foundation is requesting $75,000 for Achieve Pinal Literacy Program. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval to retroactively submit a grant application to the Arizona Department of Economic Security for additional Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds in response to ALERT 24-001: PY21/FY22 "One-Time Funding Opportunities" for $160,000, and if awarded, authorize the Department Director to accept the award. This grant will be used by the Economic and Workforce Development Department to purchase a cloud-based referral system for ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County. The funds must be expended by June 30, 2024. Acceptance of the award requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 298 (ED-Workforce Innovation-WIOA) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Joel Millman/James Smith)

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of donations for the State Transportation Board Dinner that will be held on March 14, 2024. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 10 (Public Works-General Fund) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. (Tami Ryall/Joe Ortiz)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 032024-RD23-131 accepting a new Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement No. 202305, associated with and subsequent to the purchase of San Tan Gateway Unit 1A, Parcel 22, located in Section 13, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-131) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Continued to April 3, 2024, Board Meeting

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Waiver of Conflict of Interest for Legal Services Concerning the Technology Consortium. (April Holley/Jill Broussard)

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Item Action: Approved

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2024-PZ-PA-012-23, an Ordinance approving case PZ-PA-012-23; Brady and Brady Properties LLC, Brady James Dean Living Trust, and Marietta Brady, owners, Jessica Sarkissian — agent/applicant, requesting an approval of a non-major comprehensive plan amendment to designate 27.92± acres from Mid Intensity Activity Center to Employment, situated in Section 13, Township 06 South, Ranger 05 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian; Tax parcels: 503-34-002A, 503-34-002B, 503-34-003, 503-34-004A, (legal on file), located 0.75 miles west of North Thornton Road along West Maricopa Casa Grande Highway in the Casa Grande vicinity, in Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (9-0) of case PZ-PA-012-23 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #3. (LaRee Mason/Brent Billingsley)

Item Action: Tabled Indefinitely 

Discussion/approval/disapproval of a fiscal year 2023 - 2024 budget amendment to increase expenditure capacity in the Constables general fund cost center for one (1) Deputy Constable position and associated operational expenses. The approval of this item authorizes an amendment transferring capacity from the general fund financial stability reserve up to $159,000. The increase in budget capacity includes one-time appropriations of up to $80,000 for (1) vehicle with up-fit, which may be received in a future fiscal year, and ongoing appropriations of up to $74,000 for wages and EREs. Approval of this item will also increase the future fiscal year. (Scott Elliott)