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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, NOVEMBER 10, 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 444 163 918#. 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
CONSENT
Board of Supervisors
1.
Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of October 27, 2026.
-- Approved
County Attorney
2.
Approve the Victims' Rights Program (VRP) Award Agreement (AG) 2027-002, between the Arizona Attorney General and the Cochise County Attorney's Office, in the amount of $24,600, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
-- Approved
Finance
3.
Approve demands and budget amendments for operating transfers.
-- Approved
ACTION
Board of Supervisors
4.
Approve the Over-the-Counter sale of tax deed properties as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, plus related administrative fees.
-- Approved
5.
Adopt Resolution 26-38, proclaiming Cochise County a Second Amendment County, recognizing the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, addressing lawful firearms ownership and recreational shooting, and affirming the continued applicability of federal and state laws, public safety requirements, and existing County regulations.
-- Approved
6.
Approve Cochise County's participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Albertsons, including execution of the Subdivision Participation and Release Form, to secure the County's eligibility to receive settlement funds.
-- Approved
County Attorney
7.
Approve Sub-Grant Agreement #2026-G79 from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, for the Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program, in the amount of $96,667, with required matching funds of $24,167, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
-- Approved
County Sheriff
8.
Approve certain Intergovernmental Agreements between Cochise County and certain special taxing districts for the disbursement of funds received from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation for fire-related projects, and authorize the appropriate County officials to execute the agreements and take such administrative actions as may be necessary to distribute the funds in accordance with the agreements.
-- Approved
Development Services
9.
Approve Contract 27-01-DEV-01 with Arizona Energy Management & Remodel, LLC for Energy Auditor Services for Cochise County HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant
-- Approved
Engineering & Natural Resources
10.
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) 26-0011936-I, Black Draw Bridge Street 8103 (Geronimo Trail Mile Post 16.87) Off-System Bridge (OSB) Scoping Project, in the amount of $132,020, with a local match of $7,980, effective upon signing of all parties through completion of the project.
-- Approved
Human Resources
11.
Approve a Letter of Understanding with Fidelity Investments to begin the transition of Cochise County's Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts to a single vendor, effective July 1, 2027.
-- Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Development Services
12.
Adopt Resolution 26-37 to amend the Cochise County Comprehensive Plan land use and growth area designations of 9.2 acres from Developing to Rural and Growth Area B to Growth Area D and adopt Ordinance 26-17 to rezone tax parcel 107-65-121D from MH-72 (Multiple-Household Residential Zoning District, one dwelling per 7,200 square feet) to RU-4 (Rural District, one dwelling per 4 acres) pursuant to the application of Carl Mashburn (Supervisor District 2).
-- Approved
13.
Approve, deny, modify, or remand Docket SUA26-03, an appeal by Linas and Emily Regis, et al. (appellants) of the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval of a Special Use Authorization to allow Agritourism on 23.2 acres (tax parcels 120-13-004C, 120-15-006D, 120-15-006H, 120-15-009B, and 120-15-009C) at the approximate northeast corner of Patton Street and McRae Lane in St. David (Supervisor District 3).
-- Deny
STATE & FEDERAL LEGISLATION
14.
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
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. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
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.
During meetings of the Board of Supervisors, attendees may possess handheld signs or placards not exceeding 18 inches by 24 inches. Signs shall not be attached to poles, sticks, or similar supports and shall not be displayed in a manner that obstructs the view of other attendees, blocks aisles or exits, creates a safety hazard, or materially disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting. These restrictions shall be enforced uniformly and without regard to the message or viewpoint expressed. The Chair may direct an attendee to lower, reposition, or remove a sign that violates these requirements.
During meetings of the Board of Supervisors, attendees may possess handheld signs or placards not exceeding 18 inches by 24 inches. Signs shall not be attached to poles, sticks, or similar supports and shall not be displayed in a manner that obstructs the view of other attendees, blocks aisles or exits, creates a safety hazard, or materially disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting. These restrictions shall be enforced uniformly and without regard to the message or viewpoint expressed. The Chair may direct an attendee to lower, reposition, or remove a sign that violates these requirements.
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 ______________________________.