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TOM CROSBY Vice-Chairman District 1 |
SHARON GILMAN County Administrator |
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| KATHLEEN L. GOMEZ Supervisor District 2 |
JOE CASEY Deputy County Administrator |
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| FRANK ANTENORI Chairman District 3 |
LARA LOEWENHEIM Clerk of the Board |
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
1415 MELODY LANE, BUILDING G, BISBEE, AZ 85603
The order or deletion of any item on this agenda is subject to modification at the meeting, and any item listed is open for discussion and possible action. Please note that some attachments may be updated after the agenda is published, meaning presentation materials displayed at the Board meeting may differ slightly from the attached versions.
Members of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors will attend either in person or by remote conferencing.
Members of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors will attend either in person or by remote 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 893 404 565#. 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.
INVOCATION - DISTRICT 2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
INVOCATION - DISTRICT 2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
CONSENT
Board of Supervisors
1.
Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of July 22, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
Elections
2.
Approve the appointment of one Democrat Precinct Committeemen and resignation of two Republican Precinct Committeemen by recommendation of their respective Cochise County Party Chairman, to serve through the October 1, 2026, term.
-- Approved
Attachments
Engineering & Natural Resources
3.
Adopt Resolution 25-22 to Authorize the addition of roads within Kings Ranch at Coronado located in Hereford to the Cochise County Maintained Road System.
-- Approved
Attachments
Finance
4.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Supervisors
5.
Order the continued establishment of the Cochise County Jail District pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-4001 and Resolution 25-16 after finding the public interest, convenience, and necessity, subject to voter approval of the excise tax at the election scheduled for November 4, 2025.
-- No Action Taken
Attachments
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
6.
Adopt Resolution 25-24 Ordering the Continued Establishment of the Cochise County Jail District Contingent Upon Voter Approval of an Excise Tax at the November 4, 2025, Election.
-- Approved
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
Development Services
7.
Adopt Resolution 25-23, amending the Development Services Fee schedule for inspection services provided by Development Services, effective August 5, 2025.
-- Approved
Attachments
ACTION (CONTINUED)
Board of Supervisors (Continued)
8.
Approve the withdrawal of Cochise County Board of Supervisors from the Association of Defense Communities (ADC).
-- Approved
9.
Approve the withdrawal of Cochise County Board of Supervisors from the Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties.
-- Approved
10.
Approve the termination of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Sierra Vista and Cochise County that authorizes both entities to administer programs and to receive and disburse funds for the Upper San Pedro Partnership (USPP) and terminate membership in the USPP, effective August 5, 2025.
-- Approved
11.
Renew and/or revise committee appointments for members of the Board of Supervisors and executive staff for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year and approve continuing annual memberships for 2025-26, with payment of associated dues as described herein.
-- Approved
Attachments
Facilities
12.
Approve transfer from the County Capital Projects Fund contingency to the Facilities Department for roofing at 1415 W Melody Lane, Bldg A in Bisbee, in the amount of $235,528.20.
-- Approved
Attachments
- Estimate
- 1GPA Contract 21-06P-02 Progressive Roofing
- 1GPA Contract 21-06P-02-Progressive Roofing-Extension through 03-04-2026
13.
Approve transfer from the County Capital Projects Fund contingency to the Facilities Department to replace (4) ductless mini-split systems and (19) gas pack units at the Juvenile Detention Center located at 100 Colonia de Salud in Sierra Vista, in the amount of $317,230.23.
-- Approved
Attachments
Elections
14.
Adopt Resolution 25-26 authorizing Cochise County's voluntary participation in the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's (EAC) Field Services Program (FSP).
-- Approved
Attachments
County Treasurer
15.
Adopt Resolution 25-25 Directing the County Treasurer to Remit Funds Collected from Taxes Levied in Common School Districts Not Within a High School District.
-- Approved
Attachments
County Attorney
16.
Approve the Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Agreement DC-26-021 between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) and Cochise County, in the amount of $155,586.18,effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
-- Approved
Attachments
17.
Approve the Crime Victim Compensation Grant Agreement VC-26-002 between the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and the Cochise County Attorney's Office, in the amount of $141,014, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
-- Approved
Attachments
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
18.
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, 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 A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3) 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. § 38-431.02(H), the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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.
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 ______________________________.