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TOM CROSBY Vice-Chairman District 1 |
SHARON GILMAN Interim County Administrator |
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| KATHLEEN L. GOMEZ Supervisor District 2 |
JOE CASEY Interim Deputy County Administrator |
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| FRANK ANTENORI Supervisor District 3 |
LARA LOEWENHEIM Clerk of the Board |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 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 469 669 914#. 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.
PRESENTATION
Presentation on Arizona Open Meeting Law to the incoming Board of Supervisors.
-- No Action Taken
Presentation acknowledging Dan Duchon, Emergency Management Director, for his successful credentialing as a Type III All-Hazard Operations Section Chief within the Arizona Qualification System (AQS).
-- No Action Taken
Attachments
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.
Board of Supervisors
1.
Elect _____________________ as Vice-Chairman to the Board of Supervisors, effective January 7, 2025.
-- Approved
2.
Elect _____________________ as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, effective January 7, 2025.
-- Approved
CONSENT
Board of Supervisors
3.
Approve a letter to the State Broadband Director, Sandip Bhowmick, supporting Sulphur Springs Valley Cooperative, Inc.'s (SSVEC) application for funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for all areas of Cochise County served by SSVEC not designated under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program.
-- Approved
Attachments
4.
Approve a letter to the State Broadband Director, Sandip Bhowmick, supporting Resound Networks application for funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for all areas of Cochise County not designated under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program.
-- Approved
Attachments
5.
Approved the amended committee appointments for members of the Board of Supervisors and executive staff for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year and approve continuing annual memberships for 2024-25, with payment of associated dues as described herein.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Sheriff
6.
Approve Amendment 2 to Agreement M22-0051 between the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), Cochise County and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), effective October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
Development Services
7.
Approve the reappointment of Mr. Larry Saunders to the Planning & Zoning Commission representing District 3, effective January 7, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
-- Approved
Elections
8.
Approve the resignation of 2 Democratic Precinct Committeemen by recommendation of the Cochise County Party Chairman.
-- Approved
Attachments
Finance
9.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
Attachments
Health & Social Services
10.
Approve Amendment 2 of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) CTR070113 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A), between the Arizona Department of Health Services and Cochise Health and Social Services, in the amount of $80,000, effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Services
11.
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 25-01 to rezone tax parcel 102-53-017 from R-36 (Residential District, one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural District, one dwelling per 4 acres) pursuant to the application of Patrick Willson.
-- Approved
Attachments
ACTION
Development Services
12.
Approve Grant Agreement E5S5G01C with the Arizona Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Ground for drainage improvements at the Cochise County Airport in Willcox, in the amount of $180,000, with a County match of $18,000.
-- Approved
Attachments
Facilities
13.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Cochise County and the City of Douglas for state required testing and monitoring of the Bisbee-Douglas International Airport (BDI) water and water supply system, in the amount of $2,190 per month, effective January 1, 2025, through January 1, 2027.
-- Approved
Attachments
Human Resources
14.
Approve amendments to Human Resources Policy 2230, Traumatic Events Counseling, to include 911 dispatchers required due to the transition of South Eastern Arizona Communications Center (SEACOM) employees to the County.
-- Approved
Attachments
15.
Approve amendments to Human Resources Policy 2236 Leave of Absence Without Pay.
-- Approved
Attachments
16.
Approve Human Resources Policy 2237, Employee Recognition and Awards, as written in the attachment, effective January 7, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
17.
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 SHARON GILMAN, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — RECENT AND PENDING COUNTY MATTERS
SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Report by District 1 Supervisor, Tom Crosby
Report by District 2 Supervisor, Kathleen L. Gomez
Report by District 3 Supervisor, Frank Antenori
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 ___________________________ , 2025 at ____________________
by ______________________________.