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TOM CROSBY Supervisor District 1 ANN ENGLISH Chairman District 2 PEGGY JUDD Vice-Chairman District 3 |
RICHARD G. KARWACZKA County Administrator SHARON GILMAN Deputy County Administrator TIM MATTIX Clerk of the Board |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
1415 MELODY LANE, BUILDING G, BISBEE, AZ 85603
ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING
The Board may vote to recess into an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the Board's attorney on any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
ROLL CALL
Members of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors will attend either in person or by telephone, video or internet conferencing.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING
The Board may vote to recess into an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the Board's attorney on any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3).
ROLL CALL
Members of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors will attend either in person or by telephone, video or internet conferencing.
Members of the public may attend this meeting via Microsoft Teams computer or mobile app, or via phone by calling 602-609-7513 or 888-680-6714, Conference ID 637 330 904#. If you have trouble accessing this meeting remotely, call 520-432-9200 for direction.
The Board may permit public comment during the discussion of any item on this agenda. To speak on an agenda item or during the Call to the Public, complete and return the speaker request form to the Clerk of the Board prior to the start of the meeting.
Note that some attachments may be updated after the agenda is published. This means that some presentation materials displayed at the Board meeting may differ slightly from the attached version.
The Board may permit public comment during the discussion of any item on this agenda. To speak on an agenda item or during the Call to the Public, complete and return the speaker request form to the Clerk of the Board prior to the start of the meeting.
Note that some attachments may be updated after the agenda is published. This means that some presentation materials displayed at the Board meeting may differ slightly from the attached version.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda.
CONSENT
Board of Supervisors
1.
Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of October 25, 2022.
-- Approved
Attachments
2.
Accept a grant from the Ak-Chin Indian Community as a pass-through for Fry Fire District in the amount of $50,000.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Attorney
3.
Approve Authorization Letter to the Arizona Attorney General's Office to represent Cochise County in all tax appeal litigation of centrally assessed property for tax years 2023 and 2024.
-- Approved
Attachments
Court Administration
4.
Approve the appointment of Derek Baroumes, Randy Judd, Roger Contreras, and William Moore as county-wide Justices of the Peace Pro Tempores, where no other elected justices of the peace are available or otherwise able to conduct a necessary hearing pursuant to A.R.S. § 22-121, effective November 15, 2022 through June, 30, 2023.
-- Approved
5.
Approve the appointment of Justin Allred as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for the Justice Court Precinct Five, to conduct necessary hearings pursuant to A.R.S. § 22-121, effective November 15, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
-- Approved
Finance
6.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
Attachments
Information Technology
7.
Approve the transfer of four surplus computers to the Tombstone Fire Department.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Supervisors
8.
Adopt Resolution 22-29, ordering the formation of the Cochise County Jail District contingent upon voter approval of an excise tax, and directing that the approval of the excise tax be placed on the ballot for the election to be held on May 16, 2023.
-- Approved
Attachments
- Public Notice
- Resolution
- JDC Presentation - Introductory
- JDC Presentation - Crime & Immigration
- JDC Presentation - Transportation
- JDC Presentation - Attorney-Client Communication
- JDC Presentation - Technology
- JDC Presentation - Health
- JDC Presentation - Survey Data
- JDC Presentation - Budget
- JDC Presentation - Design Concept
Development Services
9.
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 22-22 and approve docket RZ22-21 (Smith Ranch), to revoke a Master Development Plan (MDP-04-02) for parcels 124-01-002B and 124-01-002D, and revert the zoning (Z-04-11) from PD (Planned Development) to RU-4 (Rural, one dwelling per 4 acres), pursuant to a County-initiated request.
-- Approved
Attachments
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
10.
Approve Letter of Agreement with HighGround, Inc. for public affairs consulting and related services regarding a public involvement process for the proposed Cochise County Jail District, in the amount of $3,500 per month, effective November 15, 2022, through May 15, 2023.
-- Approved
Attachments
11.
Approve payment for outside legal representation pursuant to the Legal Services Agreement between The Valley Law Group, PLLC, and the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, for outside legal representation in the matter of CV202200518, Arizona Alliance of Retired Americans, Inc. and Stephani Stephenson v. Tom Crosby, Ann English, Peggy Judd, David Stevens, and Lisa Marra, all in their official capacities, entered into by Mr. Richard G. Karwaczka, County Administrator, as directed by the Board at the November 2, 2022 Emergency Meeting.
-- Tabled
Attachments
12.
Approve the use of $9,277,390 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 General Fund Payroll.
-- Approved
13.
Approve Peggy Judd as Chairperson of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, as of the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
-- Disapproved
14.
Approve Community Enhancement Fund expenditures for District 2: purchase of signage for Bisbee-Douglas International Airport, in the amount of $25,000.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Sheriff
15.
Approve Mutual Aid Agreement IM-W91QUS-22-040-MAA between U.S. Army Garrison Fort Huachuca and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office to identify and document the presence of undocumented immigrants in Cochise County, within the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Huachuca.
-- Approved
Attachments
16.
Approve Grant Agreement HT-22-2912 with the City of Tucson, Southwest Border Arizona Region High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, to participate in the Southern Arizona Major Investigative Team (SAMIT) in the amount of $87,668 for salaries, partial fringe benefits (ERE), services, and supplies, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023.
-- Approved
Attachments
17.
Approve Border Strike Task Force Agreement between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) in the amount of $5,000,000, effective from date of signing to June 30, 2024, to purchase, renovate, and equip a building to be used as the Southeast Arizona Combined Intelligence and Border Operations Center.
-- Approved
Attachments
Emergency Services
18.
Approve Grant Subrecipient Agreement, 22-AZDOHS-HSGP-220400-01, between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) and Cochise County Emergency Services, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in the amount of $15,000 for SWAT equipment.
-- Approved
Attachments
Facilities
19.
Approve the Contract Lease Agreement between Cochise County and Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO), a non-profit, 501(c)(3), for Area Agency on Aging office space at County properties located in Benson, Douglas and Sierra Vista, at a sum of $560 per month per location, effective November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022.
-- Approved
Attachments
Health & Social Services
20.
Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County Public Health Services District and Cochise County Health and Social Services for the enhancement of the health and well-being of women in Cochise County, effective November 16, 2022 through December 31, 2023.
-- Approved
Attachments
Information Technology
21.
Approve the use of $2,165,000 of General Fund Contingency for Information Technology (IT) projects.
-- Approved
REPORT BY RICHARD G. KARWACZKA, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — RECENT AND PENDING COUNTY MATTERS
SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Report by District 1 Supervisor, Tom Crosby
Report by District 2 Supervisor, Ann English
Report by District 3 Supervisor, Peggy Judd
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Cochise County does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits or services, programs or activities or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with ADA provisions, accessibility or accommodations can be directed to Cochise County ADA Coordinator, ADACoordinator@cochise.az.gov, (520) 432-9830, TDD (520) 432-8360, 1415 Melody Lane, Building C, Bisbee, AZ 85603.
Cochise County Board of Supervisors
1415 Melody Lane, Building G Bisbee, Arizona 85603
520-432-9200 520-432-5016 fax board@cochise.az.gov
1415 Melody Lane, Building G Bisbee, Arizona 85603
520-432-9200 520-432-5016 fax board@cochise.az.gov
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of this notice was duly posted at the address listed above in accordance with the statement filed by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors.
Posted this ________ day of ___________________________ , 2022 at ____________________
by ______________________________.