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| | | | | | | | | PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:33 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 Ben Lee and the pledge of allegiance by Supervisor Cavanaugh. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:33 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) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a request for the Board of Supervisors to approve a proclamation declaring the week of May 6 through May 10, 2024, as "Economic Development Week" in the County. Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016 in order to increase awareness of local programs and services that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in our communities. Proclamation to be read into the record by James Smith. (James Smith) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (5) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Proclamation adopting the week of May 5 through May 11, 2024, as "Public Service Recognition Week." (Leo Lew) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (6) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Proclamation declaring May 5 through May 11, 2024, as the 55th Annual "Professional Municipal Clerks Week." The declaration expresses gratitude to the "Professional County Clerks of the Board" for their invaluable contributions towards ensuring efficient county service operations within their offices. (Natasha Kennedy) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (7) | 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 | |
| | | | | | | | | (8) | Purchasing Division Report - May 1, 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 the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application, series 006 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) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | B. | 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) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | C. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Tax Exemption Extension request received by the Assessor's Office for: Albert T. Rodriguez, Janice Miller, Oscar Syck, Judith A. Pilling, Maria Myers, and Regina K. Pinero to be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Natasha Kennedy) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | D. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Agreement No. EV24-0044 between the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning July 1, 2024, ending June 30, 2025, for $92,454. The contract will be used by the Air Quality Department to pay for salaries and employee related expenses and supplies to implement the Pinal County Travel Reduction Program. The revenue and expenses related to the award will be included in the budget for FY 24/25. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Anu Jain/Himanshu Patel) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | E. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Subrecipient Agreement for American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds between the Oracle Fire District and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning March 1, 2021, ending December 31, 2024, for $113,350. The Oracle Fire District will purchase an Air Curtain Burner Machine to prevent future forest fires. Supervisor District #4. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | F. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following reappointments to the Pinal County Workforce Development Board:
- Andrew Clegg with Central Arizona College (Education and Training Sector), Term of service July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
- Joel Villegas with Pinal County Education Service Agency (Workforce Sector), Term of service March 4, 2024, through March 3, 2027
(Joel Millman/James Smith) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | G. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Final Plat for Bella Vista Farms Parcels G&H - Parcel 3. Supervisor District #2. (FP21-068) (Lindsey Randall/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | H. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Re-Plat Plat of Ironwood Springs Ranch. Supervisor District #2. (FP23-048) (Lindsey Randall/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | I. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 050124-RD23-143 releasing Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement No. 60,534 and accepting a Substitute Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement No. 2401, associated with Skyline Village-Parcel 4, located in Section 11, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-143) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | J. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 050124-RD23-144 releasing the current financial assurance Performance Bond No. LICX1973729, associated with Quail Ranch-Parcel A1 and accepting Maintenance Bond No. 7901158526, located in Section 2, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-144) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | K. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 050124-RD23-145 releasing the current financial assurance Performance Bond No. LICX1973730, associated with Quail Ranch-Parcel B1 and accepting Maintenance Bond No. 7901158527, located in Section 2, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-145) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | L. | Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept a Temporary Right of Entry from WINCO FOODS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“WinCo”), to PINAL COUNTY for use of the parking area on the property by Pinal County. Its employees, agents, and contractors for the purpose of collecting camera recording data of potential illegal dumping. Supervisor District #2. (RD23-146) (Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | M. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of acceptance of Arizona State Land Department, State of Arizona, Right of Way Lease, Right of Way Number 16-124519-00 for public roadway purposes for a portion of Bella Vista Road and Judd Road, located in Sections 13, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 30, Township 3S, Range 9E and 10 E. Supervisor District #5. (RD23-142) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | N. | Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments for Precinct Committee Persons for the Democratic Party:
Supervisor #2:
Precinct #69 Stephen Duxbury, 31556 N. Blackfoot Dr., San Tan Valley 85143
Precinct #87 Marc Edwards, 1070 E. Desert Rose Trail, San Tan Valley 85143
Supervisor #3:
Precinct #22 Stacey Seaman, 5009 N. Overfield Rd., Casa Grande 85194
Supervisor #5:
Precinct #1 Kevin Chiquete, 445 Jamestown Rd., Kearny 85137
Precinct #66 Roberta Russell, 4881 S. Crimson Sunrise Rd., Gold Canyon 85118
(Dana Lewis) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | * | O. | Discussion/approval/disapproval for Lieutenant Christopher Lapre #L18/1356 who will be retiring from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), effective April 27, 2024. Lieutenant Lapre #L18/1356 has requested that, in compliance with established precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his PCSO issued duty weapon(s), identified as Glock 48 at $25 and Daniel Defense DD5 at $330. Fair market value for the Glock is approximately $420 and Fair market value for the Daniel Defense is $330. Purchase of issued weapon(s) 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(s) at a price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Mark Lamb) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (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) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2024-SUP-028-23, a Resolution approving case SUP-028-23; Daigoro Properties LLC, owner, Declan Murphy, applicant/agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a wireless communication facility, on a portion of a 24.00± acre parcel in the General Business (CB-2) Zoning District; tax parcel 400-09-002D (legal on file); situated in a portion of Section 11, Township 06 South, Range 10 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, of Pinal County, State of Arizona. The Planning Commission recommended denial unanimously (10-0) of case SUP-028-23. Supervisor District #4. (Continued from the April 3, 2024, Board Meeting, without public hearing) (Public Hearing was held at the April 3, 2024, Board Meeting) (David Barclift/Brent Billingsley) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Continued to June 5, 2024, Board Meeting | |
| | | | | | | | | (12) | Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Christopher W. Thiem, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the Pinal County Development Services Code and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code for maintaining the presence of an unpermitted structure approximately 3500 square feet in size. The property is located at APN: 400-37-002B. Supervisor District #3. (Continued from the April 3, 2024, Board Meeting) (Craig Cameron/Kent Volkmer) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Approved as presented and directing the Pinal County Attorney's Office to report back to the Board on August 7, 2024 | |
| | | | | | | | | (13) | Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Case CSR-017-23: Joseph Wallace of Spotlight Signs (applicant/agent), on behalf of Del Sol Ventures LLC (owner), requesting approval of a Comprehensive Sign Package to allow the installation of three (3) wall mounted signs at 71.43 square feet altogether, and one (1) freestanding sign at 71.2 square feet, for a total signage of 142.63 square feet, on a ±1.17 acre parcel in the General Business Zoning District (CB-2); tax parcel 104-22-9380 (legal on file); located north of E. Combs Road and east of N. Gantzel Road in San Tan Valley, Pinal County. Supervisor District #2. (Val Lujan/Brent Billingsley) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (14) | Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 050124-TET by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors calling for the question of continuing the countywide transportation road maintenance and improvement fund excise (sales) tax to be placed on the general election ballot as Proposition 486. (Kevin Costello/Leo Lew) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (15) | 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 | |
| | | | | | | | | (16) | Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding the Pinal County School Superintendent's role, responsibilities, staff, and budgeting when she establishes county service programs and accommodation school services and programs. (Chris Keller/MaryEllen Sheppard) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into Executive Session | |
| | | | | | | | | (17) | Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and contracts subject to negotiation concerning services at the Pinal Airpark. (Chris Keller/James Petty) | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Item Action: Convened into Executive Session | |
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