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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 Chairman District 3 |
LARA LOEWENHEIM Clerk of the Board |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 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).
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).
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 607 261 966#. 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.
ROLL CALL
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.
ROLL CALL
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.
PRESENTATION
The official swearing-in of County Recorder Billy Cloud. The oath of office will be administered, followed by brief remarks.
CONSENT
Board of Supervisors
1.
Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of February 25, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
2.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona State Board of Equalization for property tax reviews and appeals, effective February 28, 2025, through February 27, 2026.
-- Approved
Attachments
Finance
3.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
Attachments
Workforce Development
4.
Approve the appointment of Ms. Cara Elkins to the Local Workforce Investment Board, effective immediately through June 30, 2028.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Supervisors
5.
Adopt Resolution 25-03 granting a Water Services Franchise to Cactus State Utility Operating Company, LLC.
-- Tabled
Attachments
6.
Approve Series 09 (Liquor Store) new liquor license application submitted by Andrea Lewkowitz, for Mustang Mall, 13116 S. Hwy. 191, Pearce, AZ 85625.
-- Approved
Attachments
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
7.
Approve the Over-the-Counter sale of tax deed properties as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, plus related administrative fees.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Sheriff
8.
Approve reoccurring grant award under Operation Stone Garden Subrecipient Agreement Number 240419-01, from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) for overtime and mileage associated with the coordinated and targeted public safety operations to detect, deter and/or arrest subjects who traffic humans and/or drugs illegally into the country, in the amount of $391,813, effective February 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
-- Approved
Attachments
Development Services
9.
Conduct a review, and affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Hearing Officer regarding zoning violation case number 24-002851 (Houston), pursuant to the appeal of Mr. Jason Houston (District 3).
-- Approved
Attachments
- Failed Inspection Report 2/28/2025
- Request for Review of Hearing Officer Order
- County Engineer Report
- Staff Presentation
- Appellate Memorandum Submission
Emergency Services
10.
Approve an Interfund Transfer of $15,000 from the Emergency Management General Fund to the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the 10% grant match for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan project.
-- Approved
Attachments
Facilities
11.
Approve the office lease agreement between Cochise County and the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to provide 140 square feet of office space in the Cochise county building located at 1012 N. G Avenue, Douglas Arizona.
-- Approved
Attachments
Housing Authority
12.
Approve the renewal of the Family Self-Sufficiency Grant Agreement, FSS25AZ5890-01-00, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Housing Authority of Cochise County, for the amount of $80,000, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
13.
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.
-- Approved
Attachments
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 ______________________________.