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:
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Citizens may submit written comments related to the October 20th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19th, by emailing the Clerk of the Board 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 October 20th Regular Meeting agenda by no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19th, by emailing the Clerk of the Board 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, OCTOBER 20, 2026 - 10:00 A.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
2.
PRESENTATIONS:
A.
Presentation regarding Brownsville Western Heritage's Ag Daze Educational Event and other youth programs, including recognition and appreciation for the Gila County Board of Supervisors’ continued support. (Billie Menefee)
Presented
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03, amending the Gila County Zoning Map for Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 303-01-002 from General Unclassified District (GU) to Residence Four District (R-4) with a Trailer (T) Overlay, and amending the Gila County Comprehensive Master Plan land use designation from Residential 0.1–0.4 Dwelling Units per Acre to Mixed-Use, to allow the development of an outdoor hospitality resort and recreational vehicle park. (Randall Pluimer)
Adopted
4.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
A.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 3 to Service Contract No. 072123 - Food Service for Gila County Detention Center with Trinity Services Group, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $470,354.49, to renew the term of the contract for one final year from November 7, 2026, through November 6, 2027. (Raymond Fulton)
Approved
B.
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. GIL-IFB-2026-011 - Automotive, Heavy-Duty Truck, and Equipment Glass Replacement and Chip Repairs. (David LaForge)
Authorized
C.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Intergovernmental Agreement No. 2027-0082 between Gila County and the San Carlos Apache Tribe, in the amount of $3,000, to support the Annual Pow Wow event to be held on November 7 and November 8, 2026, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Woody Cline)
Approved
D.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Intergovernmental Agreement No. VS24-006 with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services to expand the allowable use of the $3,000,000 State appropriation for the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat; authorize the establishment of Fund 5103 for related revenues and expenditures; and authorize Finance to transfer existing FY 2027 budget authority and available resources from the General Fund to Fund 5103, with no increase to Gila County's total FY 2027 adopted expenditure budget. (Joshua Beck)
Approved
E.
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the County Attorney's Office to release the minutes from the May 19, 2026, Executive Session 9A to Jones, Skeleton & Hochuli, P.L.C. (Jessica Scibelli)
Authorized
F.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Policy No. BOS-COB-006 – Small Claims Up to $10,000. (Joe Albo)
Approved
G.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Engagement Letter dated June 18, 2025, with Pierce Coleman PLLC for Legal Representation to Gila County Personnel Commission, renewing the Agreement through August 20, 2027, for a maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount of $49,900, and ratify the $759 expenditure for legal services provided August 26 and 27, 2026. (Joshua Beck)
Approved
H.
Information/Discussion/Action to sell Assessor's Parcel Number 207-18-003K, which is held by the State of Arizona by tax deed, to the County for a public purpose related to transportation pursuant to A.R.S. § 42-18303(E) for $771.70, and authorize the Chairman's signature on the related Quitclaim Deed. (Charlotte Asrarynezami).
Authorized
I.
Information/Discussion/Action to sell Assessor's Parcel Number 205-04-003X, which is held by the State of Arizona by tax deed, to the County for a public purpose related to transportation pursuant to A.R.S. § 42-18303(E) for $265.41, and authorize the Chairman's signature on the related Quitclaim Deed. (Charlotte Asrarynezami).
Authorized
J.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve an amendment to the existing NWERP Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., to add the Time & Attendance module and associated hardware and services, with one-time costs of $70,515 and annual recurring costs of $25,313. (Carrie Bartling)
Approved
K.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve and sign the original Intergovernmental Agreement between Gila County, for and on behalf of the Gila County Sheriff's Office, and the Tonto Basin Fire District for access to law enforcement-related information systems. (Carrie Bartling)
Approved
L.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Service Contract No. 2026-006-GC, Audio/Visual System Upgrades, with Justice AV Solutions Inc., in an amount not to exceed $662,647.33, for the term of October 20, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Carrie Bartling)
Approved
M.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Economic Development Agreement No. 2027-0137 with Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $49,990 for the Gila Proud Highway 60 Corridor Maintenance Program, for the term of October 20, 2026, through October 19, 2027, which the Board has determined to be for the benefit of the public. (Maryn Belling/Kayla Van Cleve)
Approved
N.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Fiscal Agent/Grant Agreement No. 26-04 among the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Gila County, and Hellsgate Fire District in the amount of $53,430.06 for the Strengthening Emergency Response Through Technology Modernization project, authorizing Gila County to act as fiscal agent, accept and disburse grant funding on behalf of Hellsgate Fire District, and authorizing the Chairman to execute the Agreement. (Randy Haugen/Maryn Belling)
Approved
O.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Agreement No. GAO27-1012030 between Gila County and the Arizona Department of Administration – General Accounting Office (ADOA-GAO) for continued participation in the Arizona Financial Transparency Portal (OpenBooks.AZ.Gov); authorize the Chairman’s signature thereon; and authorize the Gila County Finance Department to remit the annual $1,000 participation fee. (Maryn Belling)
Approved
P.
Information/Discussion/Action to ratify the respective Board Chairmen's signatures on various emergency contracts listed and attached to this agenda item, entered into pursuant to the September 27, 2025, emergency declaration related to the September 2025 flooding event and subsequent emergency recovery activities. (Maryn Belling)
Ratified
Q.
Information/Discussion/Action for the Board of Supervisors to ratify its approval of the Board Chairman's signature on Gila County's request for a no-cost extension of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program Cooperative Agreement related to the September 2025 flooding event, extending the period of performance through March 26, 2027. (Joseph Dickison)
Ratified
R.
Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 26-10-01 accepting a drainage easement from Dillard R. Thetford and Jo Ann Thetford, Trustees or Successor Trustees of the Dillard R. and Jo Ann Thetford Trust, for drainage improvements and future maintenance. (Joseph Dickison)
Adopted
S.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. CTR076572-GC3 with GH2 Architects, LLC, for Design Services - Rally Around the Flags Project, extending the contract term through December 31, 2026, with no increase to the maximum compensation of $67,518. (Joseph Dickison)
Approved
T.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. CTR061840-GC2 with The S J Anderson Company for the Rally Around the Flags Project, extending the term through December 31, 2026, with no change to the maximum compensation of $333,546.98. (Joseph Dickison)
Approved
U.
Information/Discussion/Action to approve and enter into Cooperative Forest Road Agreement No. 26-RO-11031200-236 between Gila County and the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, for the maintenance of designated Forest Service roads, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030, and to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Agreement on behalf of Gila County. (Joseph Dickison/Matt Rencher)
Approved
V.
1:30 P.M. - Information/Discussion/Action to affirm, modify, or reverse the final decision of the Gila County Hearing Officer regarding Citation No. 7883 – Dogs Running at Large under the Gila County Ordinance No. 01-03. (J.C. Castaneda)
Affirmed
W.
2:00 P.M. - Information/Discussion/Action to affirm, modify, or reverse the final decision of the Gila County Hearing Officer regarding Complaint No. GC2502-005 - non-compliance of the Gila County Zoning Ordinance for property located at 1823 N. Wheatfields Road, Globe. (Randy Pluimer)
Continued
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 Board of Supervisors' August 4, 2026; August 17, 2026; August 25, 2026; September 1, 2026; and September 15, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
Approved
B.
Approval of the 1st Quarter FY27 Economic Development Grant Report.
Approved
C.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 025-0444 between the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging, Region V D/B/A Central Arizona Aging, and Gila County Public Health and Community Services Department to receive funding in the amount of $19,088 to continue providing eligible citizens with home repair, renovations, and housing supportive services from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Approved
D.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Gila County, on Behalf of the Probation Department, and Graduation Solutions, LLC, for Use of Facilities, renewing the Agreement from May 9, 2026, through May 8, 2027, with no exchange of funds.
Approved
E.
Approval of Amendment No. 5 to Intergovernmental Agreement Contract No. CTR070140 with the Arizona Department of Health Services to correct the grant beginning date to January 1, 2024, revise Provision 6.1, and replace the Price Sheet for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
Approved
F.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Intergovernmental Agreement Contract No. CTR060581 to extend the Price Sheet Budget Period until June 30, 2027.
Approved
G.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Deborah Leach, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 207-04-077 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
H.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Manuel Armijo, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 302-79-196 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
I.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Pamela R. Kaysen Valcik, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 304-04-219N that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
J.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Pamela S. Towner, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 304-53-004 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
K.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Miles Daffron, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 206-09-044 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
L.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Harold Winquest, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 207-28-129 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
M.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from John Archambault, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 302-79-038 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
N.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Colleen Valencia, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption on parcel 207-24-019B that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
O.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Jacob Gundrum, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 305-21-009D that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
P.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from William Louis Funke, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 302-36-069 that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
Q.
Approval of a Petition for Redemption of Exemption Waiver from Carrol J. Wendt, petitioning to have the individual tax exemption for parcel 301-29-050A that is deemed waived by A.R.S. § 42-11153(A) redeemed for tax year 2026.
Approved
R.
Authorization of the Chairman's signature on the Quitclaim Deed for the Clerk of the Board's over-the-counter sale of Assessor's tax parcel number 206-19-194G to Crystal Castaneda.
Authorized
S.
Authorization of the Chairman's signature on the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Appropriation of County Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Form in the amount of $70,000.
Authorized
T.
Acknowledgment of the following elected member of the Correctional Officers Retirement Plan Local Board for Detention Officers and Non-Uniformed Officers: Re-election of Mr. Joshua Burch to serve a term of office that begins on September 3, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
Acknowledged
U.
Acknowledgment of the August 2026 monthly report submitted by the Recorder's Office.
Acknowledged
V.
Acknowledgment of the August 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Justice of the Peace Office.
Acknowledged
W.
Acknowledgment of the August 2026 monthly report submitted by the Payson Regional Constable’s Office.
Acknowledged
X.
Acknowledgment of the August 2026 monthly report submitted by the Globe Regional Constable’s Office.
Acknowledged
Y.
Acknowledgment of the August 2026 monthly activity report submitted by the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Acknowledged
Z.
Acknowledgment of the Report of County Manager-Approved Contracts Under $50,000 for the month of August 2026.
Acknowledged
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.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS: 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.
Summary Presented
8.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S): Members of the Board of Supervisors may request for future agenda item(s) and/or reports to be presented at an upcoming meeting. The Board of Supervisors may not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action on a request for a future agenda item unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. Subject to the discretion of the Chairman, the item may be included on a future regular or work session agenda.
Comments Provided
9.
WORK SESSION ITEMS:
A.
Information/Discussion regarding the status of flood recovery projects, associated funding resources, and the 220-day completion timeline requirements for NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection projects. (Matt Rencher)
Discussed
B.
Information/Discussion regarding a potential new Intergovernmental Agreement with the Gila County Community College District. (Joshua Beck)
Discussed
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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.