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TOM CROSBY Vice-Chairman District 1 |
RICHARD G. KARWACZKA County Administrator |
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| ANN ENGLISH Chairman District 2 |
SHARON GILMAN Deputy County Administrator |
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| PEGGY JUDD Supervisor District 3 |
LARA LOEWENHEIM Clerk of the Board |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
1415 MELODY LANE, BUILDING G, BISBEE, AZ 85603
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(H), the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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 693 859 036#. 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 by 9:00 am on the day 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 by 9:00 am on the day 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 November 26, 2024.
-- Approved
Attachments
2.
Accept the amended resignation of Richard G. Karwaczka, County Administrator, effective January 4, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
3.
Accept a grant from the Ak-Chin Indian Community as a pass-through for the Sunsites-Pearce Fire District in the amount of $153,063.64.
-- Approved
Attachments
4.
Accept a grant from the Ak-Chin Indian Community as a pass-through for the Elfrida Fire District in the amount of $35,000.
-- Approved
Attachments
5.
Accept a grant from the Ak-Chin Indian Community as a pass-through for the Palominas Fire District in the amount of $22,987.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Sheriff
6.
Approve amendment of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Cochise College, Sierra Vista Police Department, and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office which amends Academy dates, and housing and meal plan rates.
-- Approved
Attachments
Court Administration
7.
Approve Federal Fiscal Year 2025 grant funding reimbursement between the Cochise County Superior Court and the Arizona Department of Economic Security for reimbursable access and visitation activities, in the amount of $25,659.19, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
Development Services
8.
Approve the reappointment of Kim DePew to the Planning & Zoning Commission representing District 1, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
-- Approved
9.
Approve the reappointment of Mr. Gerry Gonzalez to the Planning & Zoning Commission representing District 2, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
-- Approved
Elections
10.
Approve the appointment of eight Democratic Party Precinct Committeemen, by recommendation of their Cochise County Party Chairman, to serve through the October 1, 2026 term.
-- Approved
Attachments
Finance
11.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Supervisors
12.
Approve a new license application for a Class A Bingo license submitted by Morgan Salas, located at 70 N. Cherokee Trail, Benson, AZ 85602.
-- Approved
Attachments
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
13.
Approve Second Amended Non-Exclusive Lease Agreement with St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish - Bisbee, for parking lot use by County employees and the public attending court proceedings, effective January 1, 2025 through January 1, 2029.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Schools
14.
Approve Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) STOP School Violence grant, to enhance the development and implementation of Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) teams, in the amount of $971,352, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027.
-- Approved
Attachments
15.
Approve US Department of Education, School Based Mental Health Services Grant, in the amount of $2,785,652, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029.
-- Approved
Attachments
Court Administration
16.
Approve the appointment of Gary Douglas, Zachary Forman, and Nathaniel Redmon, as county-wide Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for emergency or temporary coverage pursuant to ARS §22-121; and approve authorization to call upon an appropriately appointed Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore from another county in extenuating circumstances pursuant to ARS §22-122, effective December 23, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
-- Approved
17.
Approve the appointment of Gary Ramaeker, as county-wide Roving Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore, where no other elected Justice of the Peace is available or otherwise able to conduct a necessary hearing pursuant to ARS §22-121, effective December 23, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
-- Approved
Development Services
18.
Adopt Resolution 24-32 for authorization to submit a grant application and enter into an agreement for Home Investment Partnership Program to fund housing repairs for Cochise County income-qualified residents.
-- Approved
Attachments
19.
Approve a Contract with Pacific Energy Concepts for the installation of EV Charging Stations in the amount of $594,883.56.
-- Approved
Attachments
Engineering & Natural Resources
20.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 24-0010890-I, Douglas Port of Entry (POE) Connector Road, between the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Cochise County, to administer the design of the Connector Road from State Route 80 to the new Commercial Land Port of Entry.
-- Approved
Attachments
Health & Social Services
21.
Approve Amendment 1 of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) CTR067930, between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Cochise County Health & Social Services (CCHSS) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Programs, in the amount of $676,410 for WIC and $63,824 for BFPC, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
Procurement
22.
Approve revisions to the Cochise County Procurement Policy as presented in attachments, effective December 10, 2024.
-- Approved
Attachments
- List of Changes to Procurement Policy
- Procurement Policy- Final
- Redline Revisions-Cochise County Procurement Policy
Public Works
23.
Approve Contract 25-04-SWD-01 with Desert Springs Construction and Remodeling, LLC for the Reconstruction of the Douglas Transfer Station in the amount of $58,595.00.
-- Approved
Attachments
- Information for Bid Reconstruction Douglas Transfer Station
- Statement of Work Reconstruction Douglas Transfer Station
- Desert Springs Construction and Remodeling LLC Bid
- Offer Acceptance Award Letter
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
24.
Discussion and possible action regarding state and federal legislative matters listed or described in the attached County Supervisors Association Legislative Policy Committee Agenda, the Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) Legislative Policy Committee Agenda, and the proposed State budget, and other matters related thereto.
-- No Action Taken
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 ___________________________ , 2024 at ____________________
by ______________________________.