Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County 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 the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
CONSENT ITEMS: All items indicated by an asterisk (*) 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. *A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Application of Arizona City for a fireworks display to be conducted by Ernie Lopez of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on July 3, 2014 at Arizona City Golf Course, 8878 W. Santa Cruz Blvd., 85123. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Application of SaddleBrooke Country Club for a fireworks display to be conducted by JJ Uhlman of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on July 4, 2014 at 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85739. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Finance Department to reissue Warrant No. 02 93322126 dated May 21, 2013 in the amount of $110.00 made payable to Security Title Agency, Inc. and Warrant No. 02 93313189 dated February 12, 2013 in the amount of $60.00 made payable to Security Title Agency, Inc. Said Warrants are stale dated. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of resignation from John Kevin from the Pinal County Air Quality Advisory Board. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval to amend the fiscal year 2013/2014 budget to transfer $110,000 from Fund 64 (Public Works/Highway) Cost Center 3111664 (PW_HURF) to Fund 144 (Capital projects) Cost Center 53330009 (FAC/Roof RPL/Fleet/Florence) to fund HURF's share of the renovation of the Fleet services facilities, which are utilized in providing maintenance services for both Public Works department vehicles and equipment and other county vehicles. (Contract #AD13-018) (Tim Ruiz/Greg Stanley) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a five year lease renewal for Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc., for real estate located in Maricopa, Arizona. The lease extension would begin July 1, 2014, continue for five years, terminating on July 1, 2019. The lease amount would continue to be $480 per month. Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc. provides a Head Start pre-school program for children and families of Maricopa. (Kolya McCleave/Leo Lew) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Sanitary District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Elementary School District #2 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Budget Override & Governing Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Arizona City Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Governing Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of revised Board members dates of appointment and new Board member appointment to the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Board. Revise term dates of Luke Jackson, District 3, and Tim Kanavel, District 1 to March 12, 2014 through March 11, 2018. Appoint Kristin Jepson, District 3, new membership for a term of June 4, 2014 through June 3, 2018. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY 2015 Fill-the-Gap Funding request in the amount of $535,740.61 which represents a combination of State Fill-the-Gap funds ($103,000.00, or more if funds are available) and local Fill-the-Gap funds (not to exceed $432,740.61). For FY 2015 Fill-the-Gap (FTG) funds will continue to be used to pay the salaries and EREs of two full-time Commissioners (1 x 100%, 1 @ 75%), two judicial assistants (@ 50% each), two Bailiffs (@ 100% each), as well as a Courtroom Clerk III and a Deputy Clerk III (@ 100% each). Judicial officers and staff are assigned to criminal case processing in accordance with the requirement for FTG funds, specifically Probation Revocation Court (PRC) and Early Disposition Court (EDC). Approval of this item will authorized the Chairman of the Board to sign the Supreme Court funding agreement when received by the Superior Court. (Stephanie Jordan) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY 2015 Field Trainer (TCPF) Funding Request. Funds, provided by the Supreme Court, in the amount of $25,000, will continue to cover a portion (33.8%) of the Superior Court's Limited jurisdiction's field trainer salary and ERE for fiscal year 2015. (Stephanie Jordan) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request, by the Honorable Roger Valdez, Casa Grande Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Mary Kortsen as a limited jurisdiction Judge Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is needed as funds previously allocated for pro tem judges is sufficient at this time. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214 if no vacant position is available. (Stephanie Jordan) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Stephen F. McCarville, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, for the appointment of Theresa H. Ratliff as a Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore. Said appointment, authorized by the Supreme Court, is being made due to the difficulty in obtaining coverage during the upcoming Judicial Conference. Theresa H. Ratliff was initially appointed to serve on a temporary, on-call basis effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 and reappointed for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. No additional budget capacity is requested as funds previously allocated for Judges' Pro Tempore is sufficient at this time. (Stephanie Jordan)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 060414-GRIC-VETERANS and the submission of a grant application for $189,000 per year for six years (total requested amount to be $1,130,000) to fund a the purchase a building, property, and to set up offices for a One-Stop Veterans Service Center for veterans residing within Pinal County. (Kolya MeCleave/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Queen Creek Domestic Water Improvement District Board of Directors. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Board of Supervisors' Fiscal Year 2014-2015 contributions for economic development, non-profits, and memberships/associations. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reorganization of Adult Probation wherein a Probation Officer II position (#2022; salary & ERE @ $71,115.20) and the Human Resource Technician position (#4349; salary & ERE @ $81,398.40) in Court Administration will be eliminated. With the elimination of these two positions, two new positions will be created: In Adult Probation a new Probation Officer I (salary/ERE @ $65,147.16) and in Court Administration a new Human Resources Manager (salary/ERE @ $86,208.88). The modification does not include a promotion or salary increase for any specific individual and will result in a cost savings to the County General Fund of approximately $1,157.56. Board approval of this item will authorize Human Resources to eliminate two positions noted above and to create two new positions as requested. (Stephanie Jordan)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Justice Courts request to exceed their fiscal year 2014-2015 General Fund budget target in the amount of $416,209. The increase is for $124,702 for personnel expenses $291,507 operating (non-personnel) expenses. See the attached document for the breakdown for the increased target for each Justice Court. (Stephanie Jordan/Rick Lewis)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Superior Court request to exceed their fiscal year 2014-2015 General Fund budget target in the amount of $335,627 for personnel expenses. (Stephanie Jordan/Rick Lewis)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the creation of one Communicable Disease Investigator position in the Tuberculosis Control grant. Approval of this item authorizes Human Resources to create one new position control number within Tuberculosis Control (3592030). This position is included in the FY15 budget. (Tom Schryer / Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Animal Care and Control's (ACC) FY 2014-2015 request for General Fund funding in the amount of $1,657,230. Historically, approximately 1.52% of the primary property tax levy was administratively distributed to ACC, functioning as the General Fund support. However, going forward, a transfer from the General Fund to the ACC fund will be budgeted at a set amount. For the current FY 2013-2014, the attributable General Fund revenue distributed to ACC is projected to be $1,198,180, resulting in an increase in General Fund support requested for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $459,050. This would bring the total ACC FY 2014-2015 projected revenue to $2,177,610 (including charges for services/licensing/fines/etc..), slightly below the level in FY 2010-2011, when the primary property tax levy was at its highest as was service revenue. Since FY 2010-2011, both the primary property tax levy (due to decreasing valuations) and service revenues (IGAs) have decreased. Since FY 2010-2011, existing fund balance has been used to eliminate the General Fund support for one year, cover an emergency facility need, and fill the operating deficits. ACC's total expenditure budget request for FY 2014-2015 would be increasing by $101,942 over the current fiscal year, which includes a transfer of one position from the General Fund (that has a corresponding decrease in the General Fund), and a future plan to request to eliminate 4 part time positions and create 4 full time positions. Although the expenditure budget is only increasing by $101,942, the request is to increase the General Fund support by $459,050 because there is no existing fund balance or other revenue source to bridge the operating deficit. (Kaye Dickson)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and settlement discussions concerning Circle Cross Ranch, LLC, et.al. v. Pinal County, Case # CV2011-03310. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) ADJOURNMENT
Jun 04, 2014 BOS Regular Session
Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County 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 the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
CONSENT ITEMS: All items indicated by an asterisk (*) 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. *A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Application of Arizona City for a fireworks display to be conducted by Ernie Lopez of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on July 3, 2014 at Arizona City Golf Course, 8878 W. Santa Cruz Blvd., 85123. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Fireworks Display Application of SaddleBrooke Country Club for a fireworks display to be conducted by JJ Uhlman of Fireworks Productions of Arizona on July 4, 2014 at 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85739. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Finance Department to reissue Warrant No. 02 93322126 dated May 21, 2013 in the amount of $110.00 made payable to Security Title Agency, Inc. and Warrant No. 02 93313189 dated February 12, 2013 in the amount of $60.00 made payable to Security Title Agency, Inc. Said Warrants are stale dated. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of resignation from John Kevin from the Pinal County Air Quality Advisory Board. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval to amend the fiscal year 2013/2014 budget to transfer $110,000 from Fund 64 (Public Works/Highway) Cost Center 3111664 (PW_HURF) to Fund 144 (Capital projects) Cost Center 53330009 (FAC/Roof RPL/Fleet/Florence) to fund HURF's share of the renovation of the Fleet services facilities, which are utilized in providing maintenance services for both Public Works department vehicles and equipment and other county vehicles. (Contract #AD13-018) (Tim Ruiz/Greg Stanley) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a five year lease renewal for Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc., for real estate located in Maricopa, Arizona. The lease extension would begin July 1, 2014, continue for five years, terminating on July 1, 2019. The lease amount would continue to be $480 per month. Pinal Gila Community Child Services, Inc. provides a Head Start pre-school program for children and families of Maricopa. (Kolya McCleave/Leo Lew) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Sanitary District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Elementary School District #2 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Budget Override & Governing Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between Arizona City Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Governing Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of revised Board members dates of appointment and new Board member appointment to the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Board. Revise term dates of Luke Jackson, District 3, and Tim Kanavel, District 1 to March 12, 2014 through March 11, 2018. Appoint Kristin Jepson, District 3, new membership for a term of June 4, 2014 through June 3, 2018. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY 2015 Fill-the-Gap Funding request in the amount of $535,740.61 which represents a combination of State Fill-the-Gap funds ($103,000.00, or more if funds are available) and local Fill-the-Gap funds (not to exceed $432,740.61). For FY 2015 Fill-the-Gap (FTG) funds will continue to be used to pay the salaries and EREs of two full-time Commissioners (1 x 100%, 1 @ 75%), two judicial assistants (@ 50% each), two Bailiffs (@ 100% each), as well as a Courtroom Clerk III and a Deputy Clerk III (@ 100% each). Judicial officers and staff are assigned to criminal case processing in accordance with the requirement for FTG funds, specifically Probation Revocation Court (PRC) and Early Disposition Court (EDC). Approval of this item will authorized the Chairman of the Board to sign the Supreme Court funding agreement when received by the Superior Court. (Stephanie Jordan) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the FY 2015 Field Trainer (TCPF) Funding Request. Funds, provided by the Supreme Court, in the amount of $25,000, will continue to cover a portion (33.8%) of the Superior Court's Limited jurisdiction's field trainer salary and ERE for fiscal year 2015. (Stephanie Jordan) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request, by the Honorable Roger Valdez, Casa Grande Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Mary Kortsen as a limited jurisdiction Judge Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is needed as funds previously allocated for pro tem judges is sufficient at this time. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214 if no vacant position is available. (Stephanie Jordan) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Stephen F. McCarville, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, for the appointment of Theresa H. Ratliff as a Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore. Said appointment, authorized by the Supreme Court, is being made due to the difficulty in obtaining coverage during the upcoming Judicial Conference. Theresa H. Ratliff was initially appointed to serve on a temporary, on-call basis effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 and reappointed for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position is available. No additional budget capacity is requested as funds previously allocated for Judges' Pro Tempore is sufficient at this time. (Stephanie Jordan)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 060414-GRIC-VETERANS and the submission of a grant application for $189,000 per year for six years (total requested amount to be $1,130,000) to fund a the purchase a building, property, and to set up offices for a One-Stop Veterans Service Center for veterans residing within Pinal County. (Kolya MeCleave/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Queen Creek Domestic Water Improvement District Board of Directors. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Board of Supervisors' Fiscal Year 2014-2015 contributions for economic development, non-profits, and memberships/associations. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reorganization of Adult Probation wherein a Probation Officer II position (#2022; salary & ERE @ $71,115.20) and the Human Resource Technician position (#4349; salary & ERE @ $81,398.40) in Court Administration will be eliminated. With the elimination of these two positions, two new positions will be created: In Adult Probation a new Probation Officer I (salary/ERE @ $65,147.16) and in Court Administration a new Human Resources Manager (salary/ERE @ $86,208.88). The modification does not include a promotion or salary increase for any specific individual and will result in a cost savings to the County General Fund of approximately $1,157.56. Board approval of this item will authorize Human Resources to eliminate two positions noted above and to create two new positions as requested. (Stephanie Jordan)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Justice Courts request to exceed their fiscal year 2014-2015 General Fund budget target in the amount of $416,209. The increase is for $124,702 for personnel expenses $291,507 operating (non-personnel) expenses. See the attached document for the breakdown for the increased target for each Justice Court. (Stephanie Jordan/Rick Lewis)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Superior Court request to exceed their fiscal year 2014-2015 General Fund budget target in the amount of $335,627 for personnel expenses. (Stephanie Jordan/Rick Lewis)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the creation of one Communicable Disease Investigator position in the Tuberculosis Control grant. Approval of this item authorizes Human Resources to create one new position control number within Tuberculosis Control (3592030). This position is included in the FY15 budget. (Tom Schryer / Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Animal Care and Control's (ACC) FY 2014-2015 request for General Fund funding in the amount of $1,657,230. Historically, approximately 1.52% of the primary property tax levy was administratively distributed to ACC, functioning as the General Fund support. However, going forward, a transfer from the General Fund to the ACC fund will be budgeted at a set amount. For the current FY 2013-2014, the attributable General Fund revenue distributed to ACC is projected to be $1,198,180, resulting in an increase in General Fund support requested for FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $459,050. This would bring the total ACC FY 2014-2015 projected revenue to $2,177,610 (including charges for services/licensing/fines/etc..), slightly below the level in FY 2010-2011, when the primary property tax levy was at its highest as was service revenue. Since FY 2010-2011, both the primary property tax levy (due to decreasing valuations) and service revenues (IGAs) have decreased. Since FY 2010-2011, existing fund balance has been used to eliminate the General Fund support for one year, cover an emergency facility need, and fill the operating deficits. ACC's total expenditure budget request for FY 2014-2015 would be increasing by $101,942 over the current fiscal year, which includes a transfer of one position from the General Fund (that has a corresponding decrease in the General Fund), and a future plan to request to eliminate 4 part time positions and create 4 full time positions. Although the expenditure budget is only increasing by $101,942, the request is to increase the General Fund support by $459,050 because there is no existing fund balance or other revenue source to bridge the operating deficit. (Kaye Dickson)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and settlement discussions concerning Circle Cross Ranch, LLC, et.al. v. Pinal County, Case # CV2011-03310. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) ADJOURNMENT