PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 38-431.01, THE GILA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD A MEETING AT THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ HEARING ROOM, 1400 EAST ASH STREET, GLOBE, ARIZONA. ONE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL OR BY INTERACTIVE TELEVISION VIDEO (ITV). THE MEETING IS ALSO TELEVISED TO THE GILA COUNTY TOMMIE CLINE MARTIN COMPLEX, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' CONFERENCE ROOM, 707 S. COLCORD ROAD, PAYSON, ARIZONA. THE MEETING ROOMS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 9:00 A.M.
Citizens may watch the Board meeting live-streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCHWVqrI5AmJKbvYbO-k2A/live
Citizens may submit written comments related to the December 16th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, December 15, by emailing the Clerk of the Board's office at casrarynezami@gilacountyaz.gov or calling 928-402-4390. Citizens may also submit written comments during the meeting through YouTube. Please include the meeting date, agenda item number, your name, and your residence address in the email.
Citizens may watch the Board meeting live-streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCHWVqrI5AmJKbvYbO-k2A/live
Citizens may submit written comments related to the December 16th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, December 15, by emailing the Clerk of the Board's office at casrarynezami@gilacountyaz.gov or calling 928-402-4390. Citizens may also submit written comments during the meeting through YouTube. Please include the meeting date, agenda item number, your name, and your residence address in the email.
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 - 10:00 A.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Information/Discussion/Action to adopt the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat (PVVR) Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. (Joseph Dickison)
Adopted
3.
WORK SESSION ITEMS:
A.
Information/Discussion regarding all aspects of the on-going initiatives to address storm damages. (Christine Smith)
Presented
4.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
A.
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Request for Proposals No. 08172025 - Healthcare for In-Custody Adults. (Sarah White)
Authorized
B.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-0159 between Gila County and Christopher Kohl's Fire District in the amount of $7,000, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)
Approved
C.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2026-0164 between Gila County and Miami Genesis in the amount of $2,000 to support the Small Town Christmas event to be held on December 20, 2025, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Tim Humphrey)
Approved
D.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract No. 081723 with Election Systems & Software and Gila County for electronic poll tablets and ballot-on-demand printers in the amount of $143,949 and not to exceed $199,970.66 for the term of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. (Eric Mariscal)
Approved
E.
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. 09042025 - Janitorial Services for the procurement of janitorial services in northern and southern Gila County. (Amber Martinez)
Authorized
F.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Service Contract No. 051725 - Janitorial Services for Northern and Southern Gila County (Short Term) with Jani-Serv, Inc., extending the term through February 28, 2026, and increasing the contract amount to a new contract total of $179,114.85. (Amber Martinez)
Approved
G.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. CTR061839 - Payson Courthouse Remodel with Skyline Builders and Restoration, Inc., extending the term of the contract through January 31, 2026. (Joseph Dickison)
Approved
H.
Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 25-12-01, which establishes revised procedures for the sale of land held by the state under tax deed and repeals Resolution No. 15-05-05. (Charlotte Asrarynezami)
Adopted
I.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve each Board member's representation on various boards, committees, and organizations for 2026. (James Menlove)
Approved
5.
CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS: (Any matter on the Consent Agenda will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed and voted upon as a regular agenda item upon the request of any member of the Board of Supervisors.)
A.
Approval of the applications for an Extension of Premises/Patio Permit submitted by Camila Alarcon to temporarily extend the premises where liquor is permitted to be served at the Old County Inn in Pine beginning on March 13, 2026, through September 7, 2026.
Approved
B.
Approval to appoint and reappoint the following individuals to the Gila County Community Action Program Advisory Board: Appoint Savannah Barajas-Marcanti for the term of office beginning on January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and reappoint Dorine Prine for the term of office beginning on January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
Approved
C.
Approval of finance reports/demands/transfers for the reporting period of November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
Approved
D.
Approval of the August 27, 2024, September 24, 2024, October 29, 2024, and December 2, 2025, Meeting Minutes.
Approved
E.
Acknowledgment of receipt of a certified copy of the official canvass of the November 4, 2025, election submitted by the Pine-Strawberry Fire District in compliance with A.R.S. § 16-642 (B).
Acknowledged
F.
Ratification of the Board of Supervisors' approval for County Manager James Menlove's signature on two (2) Soil Sampling Access Agreements with Freeport-McMoRan Miami, Inc. for the property owned by Gila County, Parcel No. 206-10-078 A and B.
Ratified
6.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC: A call to the public is held for public benefit to allow individuals to address the Board of Supervisors on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors. Board members may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute § 38-431.01(I), at the conclusion of an open call to the public, individual members of the Board of Supervisors may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Board, may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda for further discussion and decision at a future date.
No Comments
7.
At any time during this meeting pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K), members of the Board of Supervisors and the County Manager may present a brief summary of current events. No action may be taken on the information presented.
Comments Provided
IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECEPTIONIST AT (928) 425-3231 AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE THE ACCOMMODATIONS. FOR TTY, PLEASE DIAL 7-1-1 TO REACH THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE AND ASK THE OPERATOR TO CONNECT YOU TO (928) 425-3231.
THE BOARD MAY VOTE TO HOLD 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. §38-431.03(A)(3).
THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.
THE BOARD MAY VOTE TO HOLD 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. §38-431.03(A)(3).
THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.