PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
9:37 AM

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Chairman Goodman offered for the Invocation by Pastor Jerry Storrs, Sonland Lutheran Church, Casa Grande, AZ and the pledge of allegiance by Vice-Chairman McClure.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:37 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 Jeff Serdy

Members Present Telephonically: Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller

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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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from June 5, 2024, Regular Meeting and June 13, 2024, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

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

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070324-AKCHIN-BEGIN, a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Ak Chin Indian Community Shared Revenue Program and for Pinal County to serve as the fiscal agent. The applicant, Begin Again Homes is requesting $350,000 for a transitional housing program for persons experiencing homelessness. Supervisor District #5. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FFY25-27 Cooperation and Coordination Agreement between the Town of Mammoth and Pinal County, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. Every three years, Pinal County is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to requalify as an Urban County. Pinal County must invite all units of local government within the county to join the county's Community Development Block Grant program. If amenable, an agreement is required to be executed. Supervisor District #4. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of an agreement between the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) and the Arizona State University (ASU) Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety in which the PCMEO shall provide ASU with non-personal data and statistics pertaining to violent deaths within the geographical boundaries of Pinal County. (Andre Davis/John Hu)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Lease Agreement between Pinal County (Lessor) and Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation (Lessee) for the use of Pinal County Property located at 44931 W. Edwards Cir., Maricopa. The property will be used to provide a pre-school program for the Head Start eligible children in the Maricopa area. Supervisor District #1. (GA24-001) (Celeste Garza/Joe Ortiz)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070324-RD24-006 accepting a Substitute Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement No. 2401 and releasing the Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. 4138031, associated with Bella Camino, located in Section 17, Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD24-006) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

Item Action: Approved as presented with the recommended correction, to the year for the date of August 24, to read 2022, August 24, 2022.

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070324-RD24-007 accepting Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. 7901181756, associated with Ware Farms-Parcel 14, located in Section 33, Township 2 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD24-007) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070324-RD24-008 accepting a Substitute Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. EACX4030145 and releasing the Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement Trust No. 24AZ2398, associated with Kings Ranch Estates, located in Section 4, Township 1 South, Range 9 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD24-008) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval for Pinal County to opt in and accept the Kroger National Opioid Settlement Agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary documents. (Chris Keller/Kent Volkmer)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments/resignations for Precinct Committee Persons for the Republican Party:

Appointments:

Supervisor District #2:

Precinct #28 Carol Hardy, 623 E. Cobble Stone Dr., Queen Creek 85140.

Precinct #28 Jeff Cutler, 1647 E. Melanie St., San Tan Valley 85140.

Precinct #28 Linda C. Hammers, 610 E. Nancy Ave., San Tan Valley 85140.

Precinct #28 Oscar Medina-Flores, 1376 E. Baker Dr., San Tan Valley 85140.

Precinct #108 Lisa B. Horne, 43177 N. Coyote Rd., San Tan Valley 85140.

Supervisor District #3:

Precinct #13 Carol A. Kennedy, 3225 E. Grogan Ave., Casa Grande 85194.

Precinct #33 Jane K. Eshagpoor, 644 E. Manor Dr., Casa Grande 85122.

Supervisor District #5:

Precinct #46 Howard L. Stone, 2137 S. Tomahawk Rd., Apache Junction 85119. Precinct #46 Debra Ann Stone, 2137 S. Tomahawk Rd., Apache Junction 85119. Resignations:

Supervisor District #2:

Precinct #68 Lori Hanko, 366 W. Twin Peaks Pkwy., San Tan Valley 85143. (Dana Lewis)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval for Youturn, LLC Master Services Agreement between Pinal County and Youturn, LLC. Through a combination of education, peer coaching, and family support, Youturn Health works to improve outcomes for offenders around substance misuse, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Select Youturn Health education modules will be available to all inmates in electronic form over county's delivery network. County will identify select high risk offenders for Assertive Community Engagement (ACE) Peer Coaching. Offenders participating in ACE Peer Coaching, and their families, will have access to Youturn peer coaches as well as Youturn Health's proprietary learning platform. (Mark Lamb)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval for Sergeant Roderick Harrison S57/1323 who will be retiring from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), effective August 3, 2024. Sergeant Harrison S57/1323 has requested that, in compliance with established precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his PCSO issued duty weapon(s), identified as Glock 47 at $25 and Sionics AR15 at $330. Fair market value for Glock is approximately $420 and Fair market value for the Sionics AR15 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)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the award modification for the Juvenile Probation Services Fund grant between the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts and Pinal County through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2024, for $758,305. The modification increases the award amount by $37,365. The Juvenile Court Services Department will use these funds for personnel expenses and supplies to support the program. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 137 (Juvenile Prob/Treatment) to increase revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Jeanne Brandner)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the amendment to the award for the Intensive Probation Program Backfill grant between the State of Arizona  Administrative Office of the Courts and Pinal County through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2024. The amendment increases the award by $64,500 for a total of $157,700. The Adult Probation Office will use the award to pay the personnel and EREs of employees assigned to the Intensive Probation Program. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 52 (Adult Probation/Intensive Probation Program) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the award amendment of the State Aid Enhancement Assistance Program grant between the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts and Pinal County through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2024, for $239,100. The amendment increases the award by $12,000. The Adult Probation Office will use the additional funding for personnel salaries and EREs to support the program. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 202 (Adult Probation/JCEF) to increase revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon)

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Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the amendment to the award for the State Aid Enhancement-Backfill Program between the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts and Pinal County through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2024. The amendment increases the award by $224,900 for a total of $680,300. The Adult Probation Office will use the award to implement and expand evidence-based practices for risk needs and assessments for individual programming through vendors. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 23/24 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 202 (State Aid Enhancement-Backfill) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Saul Schoon)

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Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Merissa Mendoza/MaryEllen Sheppard)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of 1st Amendment to Public Right of Way Use Agreement between Pinal County and Crown Castle Fiber LLC. This agreement amends an agreement previously approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 19, 2024, and will allow Crown Castle the use of Pinal County Right of Way for installation of fiber using their Rapid Connect technology. Supervisor Districts #1, #2, and #4. (GA23-035A) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)