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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
PINAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AMENDED AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

9:30 AM - CALL TO ORDER

PINAL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING ROOM
135 N. PINAL STREET
FLORENCE, AZ 85132

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION

BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD
(Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following:)

County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew)

Presentation of Certificates of Service to employees for 20 and 30 years. (Leo Lew)

Supervisor District update(s) regarding notable current or upcoming events concerning the district (Information Only). (Stephen Q. Miller)

Updates related to the Elections Department and County Recorder, focusing on recent activities, upcoming initiatives, and essential information. (Dana Lewis)

Recognition of the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office: Through the efforts of the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office, the department was approved for full accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) on June 19, 2025. Founded in 1966, NAME is a national professional organization for medical examiners and medicolegal professionals, representing the highest standards of practice in the field. Accreditation demonstrates that the office has met rigorous protocols, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring high-quality forensic death investigations. This milestone establishes Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office as the fourth fully accredited office in Arizona and one of only approximately 85 accredited medical examiner/coroner’s offices nationwide, strengthening credibility and trust within both the medical and legal communities. (Andre Davis/John Hu)

Presentation of the Housing Plan poster contest winners. Pinal County is completing a Housing Plan. During this process, we engaged the youth to draw a picture of what housing means to them. These pictures will be included in the plan. The winners are: #1 Makinze Rodriquez, #2 Irie Morales, #3 Ryder Robira, and #4 Fred Villa. (Heather Patel/Rolanda Cephas)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 091725-STV, San Tan Valley Incorporation – Resolution for Order of Incorporation and Boundary Acceptance. Supervisor District #2. (AD25-004) (Joe Ortiz)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of seven (7) Councilmembers to the San Tan Valley Town Council from the following candidates interviewed by the Board on September 15, 2025. (Stephen Q. Miller)

Andrew Pioske
Brian Tyler
Bryan Hunt
Calvin Cameron
Christopher Maddux
Daniel Oakes
Daren Schnepf
Diane Combes
Gia Jenkins
James Garrison
Lisa Boyer
Rupert Wolfert
Tyler Hudgins

CONSENT ITEMS:
All items indicated alphabetically below will be handled by a single vote as part of the consent agenda, unless a Board Member, County Manager, or member of the public objects at the time the agenda item is called.

CONSENT: CLERK OF THE BOARD

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Minutes from August 6, 2025, Regular Meeting and August 13, 2025, and August 18, 2025, Special Session Meetings of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for the Special Event License Application of Balaswamy Kommathoti, for the St. Helen Parish Fall Fiesta Event to be held at the St. Helen Catholic Parish, located at 66 East Maplewood Street, Oracle, AZ 85623, Arizona on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #4. (Natasha Kennedy)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for the Special Event License Application of Dolores Murillo-Doolittle, for the Casino Night at the Paseo Event to be held at the Paseo Venue, located at 3753 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, Arizona on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy)

Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Rusty Riggs to continue serving on the Transportation Advisory Committee following the expiration of his term on August 27, 2025, until a replacement is appointed. (Natasha Kennedy)

CONSENT: BUDGET & FINANCE

Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 budget amendment to transfer budget capacity for budgetary requests submitted during the budget development process. The budget amendment will increase capacity in the identified general fund departmental budget and reduce capacity in the general fund non-departmental budget. (Angeline Woods/MaryEllen Sheppard)

CONSENT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | PUBLIC WORKS

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 091725-RD25-022 releasing the current financial assurance Subdivision Improvement Performance Bond No. PB03010409248, associated with Ware Farms Parcel 3, and accepting the Ten Percent Guarantee Bond No. PB03010409248-M, located in a portion of the land located in Section 33, Township 2 South, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD25-022) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 091725-AD25-003 accepting Warranty Deed from Barclay Holdings XLIII, an Arizona limited liability company, Grantee to Pinal County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. Associated with the Hunt Highway Widening Project, Phase V. Supervisor District #4. (AD25-003) (Joe Ortiz)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Cooperative Agreement between Pinal County and the San Manuel Revitalization Coalition for the management, operation, maintenance, and administration of the San Manuel Community Center, a County-owned public park located at 111 W. 5th Avenue, San Manuel, Arizona. The lease term is one (1) year, with the option to renew for up to four (4) additional one-year terms, unless terminated by either party with 60 days’ notice. Supervisor District #4. (GA25-005) (Joe Ortiz)

CONSENT: ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 091725-EconD by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors expressing support for a Foreign Trade Zone designation for Lucid Motors in Coolidge, Arizona, Pinal County. Supervisor District #3. (Joel Millman)

CONSENT: COUNTY ATTORNEY

Discussion/approval/disapproval for Pinal County to participate in the proposed National Opioids Settlement with Secondary Manufacturers, including Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivio, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and to authorize the Chairman to execute all necessary documents, including the Combined Participation Form. (Anne Froedge/Ian Daranyi/Brad Miller)

CONSENT: RECORDER & ELECTIONS

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 091725-ED adopting changes to the County's voter precincts pursuant to A.R.S. 22-101 with potential map included with this item, and on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, as the final voting precinct map to attach to said Resolution and to serve as the County's new voter precinct map for election purposes effective 12:01 A.M. on January 2, 2026. (Dana Lewis)

Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following appointments and resignations for precinct committeemen for the Democratic and Republican Parties:

Appointments:
Democratic
Supervisor District #1:
Precinct #30 - McKenzie-Donovann Rothschild-Potterf 38057 W. Sanra Clara Ave., Maricopa, 38057
Supervisor District #2:
Precinct #68 - Andrew Pioske 3572 W. Mineral Butte Dr., San Tan Valley, 85144
Supervisor District #5:
Precinct #43 - Alan Urban 1996 W. 17th Ave., Apache Junction, 85120

Republican
Supervisor District #1:
Precinct #30 - Lisa Pfeiffer-Jack 17912 N. Nocera Rd., Maricopa, 85138
Precinct #100 - Linda Allen 16753 N. Quinto St., Maricopa, 85138
Supervisor District #3
Precinct #33 - Bryan Blunt 397 E. Melrose Dr., Casa Grande, 85122
Precinct #39 - Dennis Foulk 11113 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, 85122
Supervisor District #4:
Precinct #5 - Juliana Chavez 916 W. 5th Ave., San Manuel, 85631
Precinct #5 - Debra Wagner 317 S. McNab Pkwy., San Manuel, 85631
Precinct #10 Georgia McClurg 8343 W. Coronado Dr., Arizona City 85123
Precinct #92 - Janice Strada 62715 E. Amberwood Dr., Saddlebrooke, 85739
Supervisor District #5:
Precinct #58 - Jamie Lanza 642 S. Hilton Rd., Apache Junction, 85119
Precinct #84 - John Lomacz 10045 E. Shoshone Dr., Gold Canyon, 85118

Resignations:
Republican
Supervisor District #4:
Precinct #10- Thomas Snider 9220 W. Wenden Dr., Arizona City, 85123 (Dana Lewis)

CONSENT: SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Award 26-FELENG-613317-66A under the FY26 Title III Consortium program between the Arizona Department of Education and the Pinal County School Superintendent Consortium, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning July 1, 2025, ending September 30, 2026, for $18,293.54 (carryover may affect amount). This grant will be used by the Pinal County School Superintendent's Office to distribute Title III funds to school districts with an allocation less than $10,000. The following districts joined the consortium to receive the funds: Eloy Elementary, Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District, Picacho Elementary School District, Red Rock Elementary School District, and Santa Cruz Valley Union High School. The Pinal County School Superintendent Consortium serves as the fiscal agent. Supervisor Districts #3 and #4. Acceptance amends the FY 25/26 budget and transfers reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/ Project Contingency) to Fund 308 (County School Education) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Jill Broussard)

CONSENT: SHERIFF

Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Coolidge Police Department and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, beginning July 1, 2025, ending June 30, 2026, for participation in the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force under the ACJC Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Control (DGVCC) grant award #DC-26-009. The award is for reimbursement of overtime and EREs. The current budget includes the funding and was appropriated to this program. (Ross Teeple)

Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept the FY 25/26 Senate Bill 1735 appropriation to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning July 1, 2025, ending June 30, 2026, for $400,000. The award will be used by the Sheriff’s Office to purchase an armored vehicle for Pinal County’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 25/26 budget to transfer appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff’s Grants) to increase revenues and expenditures. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Ross Teeple)

10.

Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)
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11.

Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Gloria Moreno/Cathryn Whalen)
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12.

Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Merissa Mendoza/MaryEllen Sheppard)
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13.

Call to the Public— A "call to the public" is the time period for members of the public to address the Board of Supervisors to provide public input relating to subject matter within the Board of Supervisors authority or jurisdiction. Those wishing to address the Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling it for further consideration and decision at a later date.
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14.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. This report is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development each September to demonstrate the successes of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. This report covers activity completed from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. (Heather Patel/Angeline Woods)

15.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 091725-AD25-002 of an Ordinance establishing minimum standards for the use of microtrenching as a method for installation of fiber optic cables in the public right-of-way. (AD25-002) (Christopher Wanamaker/Joe Ortiz)

16.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2025-PZ-PA-016-24, a Resolution approving case PZ-PA-016-24; The Arizona State Land Department, landowner, Alex Stedman, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, applicant, requesting a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Plan and re-designate 389± acres of land from Suburban Neighborhood to Special District, situated on a portion of Sections 28, 20, and, 29, Township 3 South, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona (legal on file) tax parcel: 210-27-7000, located southeast of E. Hunt Highway and N. Gantzel Road, Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of case PZ-PA-016-24 with no stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Continued from August 27, 2025, Board Meeting with Public Hearing) (Glenn Bak/Dedrick Denton)

17.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2025-PZ-030-24, an Ordinance approving case PZ-030-24; The Arizona State Land Department, landowner, Alex Stedman RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, applicant, requesting a rezoning of 256.1± acres from General Rural Zoning District (GR) to R-7 Single Residence Zoning District, 68.1± acres from General Rural Zoning District (GR) to MR Multiple Residence Zoning District, and 64.8± acres from General Rural Zoning District (GR) to C-3 General Commercial Zoning District, situated on a portion of Sections 28, 20, and, 29, Township 3 South, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona (legal on file) tax parcel: 210-27-7000, located southeast of E. Hunt Highway and N. Gantzel Road, Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of case PZ-030-24 with one (1) stipulation. Supervisor District #4. (Continued from August 27, 2025, Board Meeting with Public Hearing) (Glenn Bak/Dedrick Denton)

18.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Ordinance No. 2025-PZ-PD-018-24, an Ordinance approving case PZ-PD-018-24; The Arizona State Land Department, landowner, Alex Stedman, RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, applicant, requesting a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District to allow for developments standards on 389± acres to allow deviations from the R-7, MR, & C-3 development standards, Tax Parcel: 210-27-7000, situated on a portion of Sections 28, 20, and, 29, Township 3 South, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona (legal on file) tax parcel: 210-27-7000, located southeast of E. Hunt Highway and N. Gantzel Road, Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of case PZ-PD-018-24 with fifteen (15) stipulations. Supervisor District #4. (Continued from August 27, 2025, Board Meeting with Public Hearing) (Glenn Bak/Dedrick Denton)

19.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2025-SUP-024-23, a Resolution approving case SUP-024-23; Cathy Roe, landowner/applicant, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a commercial kennel, on a ±2.5 acre parcel in the General Rural (GR) Zone; tax parcel 510-76-003B (legal on file) situated in a portion of Section 27, Township 04 South, Range 02 East, of the Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, located at 53480 W Bowlin Rd, Maricopa, AZ, in unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0) of SUP-024-23 with twelve (12) stipulations. Supervisor District #1. (Patrick Zaia-Roberts/Dedrick Denton)

20.

Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 2025-SUP-004-25, a Resolution approving case SUP-004-25; Greg Davis, Iplan Consulting (agent), Nadeesha Nambukara Wellala (applicant), on behalf of landowner - Nirosha Senerath and Nadeesha Nambukara Wellala, requesting an approval of a Special Use Permit to operate an educational and recreational facility that focuses on the dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era (Sky Village Dino Park) on 10.27± acres, situated in portion of Section 29, Township 06S, Range 03E, tax parcels 501-36-002X, 501-36-002Y, and 501-36-002Z, generally located directly east of the intersection of W Highway 84 & S Green Rd, in the unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning Commission recommended approval (7-0) of case SUP-004-25 with nine (9) stipulations. Supervisor District #3. (Valentyn Panchenko/Dedrick Denton)

21.

ITEM ADDED: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice with appointed outside conflict counsel and discussion of threat of possible litigation from the County Attorney concerning the Board of Supervisors’ role and authority in the appointment of a County Attorney Deputy Chief under A.R.S. 11-409. (Stephen Q. Miller/Snell & Wilmer)

22.

ITEM ADDED: Discussion/approval/disapproval of a limited waiver to the attorney-client privilege concerning advice from outside conflict counsel regarding the Board of Supervisors’ role and authority in the appointment of a County Attorney Deputy Chief (Chief of the Civil Division) under A.R.S. 11-409. (Stephen Q. Miller/Snell & Wilmer)

23.

ITEM ADDED: Presentation by outside conflict counsel regarding the Board of Supervisors’ role and authority in the appointment of a County Attorney Deputy Chief (Chief of the Civil Division) under A.R.S.11-409. (Stephen Q. Miller/Snell & Wilmer)

24.

ITEM ADDED: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice with appointed outside conflict counsel to discuss the minimum qualifications for the position of County Attorney Deputy Chief and the legal considerations associated with approving a waiver to the pre-established minimum qualifications. (Stephen Q. Miller/Snell & Wilmer)

25.

ITEM ADDED: Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)(3) for legal advice with appointed outside conflict counsel regarding the waiver of minimum requirements and reconsideration of the Board of Supervisors’ lack of consent for the appointment of the County Attorney’s candidate to the position of County Attorney Deputy Chief. (Stephen Q. Miller/Snell & Wilmer)

26.

ITEM ADDED: Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Attorney’s September 3, 2025, request to waive minimum qualifications and, therefore, potential reconsideration of the Board of Supervisors’ lack of consent for the County Attorney’s appointee to the position of County Attorney Deputy Chief. (Stephen Q. Miller)

ADJOURNMENT

(SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' OFFICE AND AT PINAL.GOV, AGENDAS AND MINUTES)

NOTE: One or more members of the Board may participate in this meeting by telephonic conference call.

The Board may go into Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the County's Attorney(s) on any of the above agenda items pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).

In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pinal County Board of Supervisors and Pinal County Board of Directors do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities admission to public meetings. If you need accommodation for a meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at (520) 866-6068, at least (3) three business days prior to the meeting (not including weekends or holidays) so that your request may be accommodated.

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the public will have physical access to the meeting room at 9:15 AM.

Notice of Possible Recess: The Board may take a recess for lunch at approximately 12:30 p.m. for around 30 minutes. No official Pinal County Board of Supervisors/Pinal County Board of Directors business will be conducted. No action will be taken.

Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the meeting (i.e. Item 1) that is offered by a Chaplain serving the county or any member of a religious organization with a physical presence in the county so as to qualify for an exemption for religious property under A.R.S. 42- 11109, is expressing private thoughts as governed by his or her own conscience, to and for the benefit of the Board. The view or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to participate actively in the business of the Board.

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