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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, APRIL 7, 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 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 467 666 33#. 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 1
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 1
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 March 24, 2026.
-- Approved
2.
Approve a proclamation to declare April 2026 as National County Government Month.
-- Approved
County Sheriff
3.
Approve renewal of license plates used by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for undercover and covert operations.
-- Approved
Court Administration
4.
Approve the reappointment of Justin C. Allred as a Superior Court Pro Tempore Judge, pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-141 and A.R.S. § 12-142, for a term beginning June 15, 2026, and ending June 18, 2026.
-- Approved
5.
Approve the reappointment of Anne M. Borowiec as Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, pursuant to Article VI, § 31 of the Arizona Constitution and A.R.S. §§ 12-141, 12-144, et seq., and authorize Court Administration to utilize a duly appointed Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore from another county, if necessary under extenuating circumstances, pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-144, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
6.
Approve the reappointment of Justin C. Allred as Justice Court Precinct Five Pro Tempore; the reappointment of Gary Douglas Jr., as county-wide Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for emergency or temporary coverage pursuant to A.R.S. § 22-121, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
Elections
7.
Approve the appointment of two Precinct Committeemen (DEM), and one resignation (DEM) by recommendation of their respective Cochise County Party Chairman, to serve through the October 1, 2026, term.
-- Approved
Finance
8.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Services
9.
Approve Ordinance 26-09 amending the Cochise County Zoning Regulations to define "Data Center," require Special Use Authorization in certain districts, and establish standards for their siting, development, and operation.
-- Approved
10.
Approve, modify, or deny Docket SUA25-04 an appeal by Bennie and Janell Schmidt (applicants) to allow a Special Use Authorization for a recreational vehicle park on tax parcel 104-34-010A along S. Hereford Road in Palominas (Supervisor District 1).
-- Approved
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
11.
Approve Community Enhancement Fund expenditures for District 3: Pomerene Fire Department tires for brush truck and tender, in the amount $6,174.76.
-- Approved
12.
Approve Community Enhancement Fund expenditures for District 3: Willcox Theater and Arts installation of direct exhaust ventilation for the auditorium's projection system, in the amount of $2,000.
-- Approved
13.
Discussion and possible action to appoint up to three board members to the Sunsites Pearce Fire District Board, selected from the attached letters of intent, to fill vacancies pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-803(B), effective immediately to serve until the next general election.
-- Approved
Court Administration
14.
Approve the appointment of Terry Bannon as Countywide Roving Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore, to serve when no elected Justice of the Peace is available to conduct necessary hearings, pursuant to ARS § 22-121, for the term of April 7, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
15.
Approve the appointment of Cameron Judd and Randal Wilson as county-wide Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore for emergency or temporary coverage, pursuant to ARS §22-121; and authorize the use of an appropriately appointed Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore from another county in extenuating circumstances, pursuant to ARS §22-122, effective April 7, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
16.
Approve Contract 25-15-SUP-01 with Sloan R. King PhD, LLC. for Return to Competency Services and submit written Rule 11 reports to the Superior Court indicating whether a defendant is competent to stand trial, effective for one year with four additional years, upon mutual agreement of both the County and Dr. King.
-- Approved
Facilities
17.
Approve Lease Agreement Renewal #10 between Cochise County and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the Leased Premises and the Expansion Premises located at 6946 N. Air Terminal Road, Douglas AZ 85604, in the amount of $2,000 a month, effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
-- Approved
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.
-- Approved
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 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 ___________________________ , 2026 at ____________________
by ______________________________.