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                TOM CROSBY
Vice-Chairman
District 1
 		       SHARON GILMAN
County Administrator
KATHLEEN L. GOMEZ
Supervisor
District 2
 		 JOE CASEY
Deputy County Administrator
FRANK ANTENORI
Chairman
District 3
 		 LARA LOEWENHEIM
Clerk of the Board
         

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026, 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 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 125 530 936#. 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
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
 
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 January 6, 2026.
-- Approved
 

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County Sheriff
 
2.
Approve the use of funds from the Cochise County Sheriff's Donation Fund to purchase and donate K9 vehicle cages to the Sierra Vista Police Department, as authorized by the National Criminal Enforcement Association, in the amount of $24,000.
-- Approved
 

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3.
Approve Amendment 3 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, 2027.
-- Approved
 

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Court Administration
 
4.
Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Fill The Gap Funding Agreement, as provided by the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $39,275.
-- Approved
 

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Elections
 
5.
Approve the appointment of one Precinct Committeemen (Democrat) by recommendation of their respective Cochise County Party Chairman, to serve the October 1, 2026, term. 
-- Approved
 

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Finance
 
6.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
 

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
Development Services
 
7.
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 26-05 to rezone 5 acres out of tax parcel 202-24-001C from R-36 (Residential District, one dwelling per 36,000 square feet) to GB (General Business District) pursuant to the application of Stan Chaffin (Supervisor District 3).
-- Approved
 

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8.
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 26-06 to rezone 5 acres out of tax parcel 202-05-001 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 Mario Hernandez (Supervisor District 3).
-- Approved
 

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ACTION
 
County Sheriff
 
9.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 2025-320, between the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), to enhance law enforcement services to deter, apprehend, prosecute and detain individuals charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes within Cochise County, through the cooperative efforts of AZDPS and the CCSO - Local Border Support (LBS), in the amount of $1,567,303.26, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
 

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10.
Approve an Agreement 2025-289 between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Cochise County, specifically Cochise County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), for victim services, software, forensic equipment, training, personnel and overtime, in the amount of $141,250, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
-- Approved
 

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County Treasurer
 
11.
Approve the recommendation of the County Treasurer for the abatement of property taxes and interest on personal property and the removal of personal property tax liens on Treasurer's Certificate of Clearance No. 2026-001 to 2026-007
-- Approved
 

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Elections
 
12.
Adopt Resolution 26-02 to approve three (3) Vote Centers for the May 19, 2026, Consolidated Election as listed on the attached Exhibit; and authorize the Elections Director to make substitutions as necessary prior to each election in the event that a Vote Center replacement needs to be made in accordance with A.R.S. 16-411. 
-- Approved
 

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Facilities
 
13.
Approve the transfer of County Capital Projects Contingency to the Facilities Department to install 10 VRV Condensers and 4 Air Handlers at the Bisbee Administration Building at 4 Ledge Avenue, in the amount of $1,909,068.
-- Approved
 

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14.
Approve the transfer of General Fund Contingency funds to the Facilities Department to replace 10 HVAC units at the Bisbee Annex Building at 150 Quality Hill, in the amount of $182,824.64.
-- Approved
 

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STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
 
15.
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
 

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REPORT BY SHARON GILMAN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — RECENT AND PENDING COUNTY MATTERS
 
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 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

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 ___________________________ , 2026 at ____________________

by ______________________________.