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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, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 258 404 744#. 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 September 2, 2025.
Attachments
Court Administration
2.
Approve Fiscal Year 2026 grant funding/reimbursement between the Cochise County Superior Court and the Arizona Department of Economic Security for reimbursable paternity and child support activities, in the amount of $2,952.96, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Attachments
Development Services
3.
Reappoint Sharon Flissar to serve as the Professional Engineer on Building Code Advisory Board for an additional three-year term to expire on September 25, 2028.
Attachments
4.
Reappoint Mike Rutherford to serve as the General Contractor on Building Code Advisory Board for an additional three-year term to expire on September 25, 2028.
Attachments
5.
Reappoint Philip Issacson to serve as the Green Building General Contractor on Building Code Advisory Board for an additional four-year term to expire on September 25, 2029.
Attachments
6.
Reappoint Billy Seamans to serve as the Fire Marshall on Building Code Advisory Board for a four-year term to expire on September 25, 2029.
Attachments
7.
Approve the appointment of Frank Ambriz to the Planning & Zoning Commission representing District 2, effective September 16, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
Engineering & Natural Resources
8.
Proposed Abandonment of Public Alleyways in Blocks 15 and 22 located within the Dragoon Townsite.
Attachments
Finance
9.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
Attachments
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Board of Supervisors
10.
Approve Series 12 (Restaurant) new liquor license application submitted by Salvador Castorena Perez for Street Tacos & Hotdogs Guadalajara at 1100 Arizona Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
Attachments
11.
Approve Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) new liquor license application submitted by Michael Eugene Merrill for Rafter M Meat LLC at 3266 N Fort Grant Road, Willcox, AZ 85643.
Attachments
Development Services
12.
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 25-19 amending Article 2.48.160 (Special Use Authorizations) of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations to update appeal procedures and Board actions, as outlined in Exhibit A.
Attachments
Engineering & Natural Resources
13.
Adopt Resolution 25-28 to establish James Ranch Road as a Declared County Highway.
Attachments
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
14.
Approve a Proclamation designating September 14-20, 2025 as Constitution Week.
Attachments
County Sheriff
15.
Approve Subrecipient Agreement 230411-02 Amendment 1 between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, for Operation Stone Garden Equipment, in the amount of $201,782, extending the period of performance to be effective April 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026.
Attachments
Court Administration
16.
Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) funding agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Cochise County Superior Court, in the amount of $145,824, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Attachments
Information Technology
17.
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Yuma, Yuma County, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for Cochise County to join the Arizona Statewide Public Safety Radio System.
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.
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 ______________________________.