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.
Commendation to Anna Esquivel with the Pinal County Fleet Services Department in collaborating with ADOSH to assist in providing the ADOSH Safety classes here in Florence. (Jack Flindt)
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 minutes of July 9 and 23, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Current Billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the designation of the month of August as Child Support Awareness Month as set forth in the Governor's Proclamation dated June 27, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the petition filed with the Board of Supervisors on behalf of Masjid Bilal Rabah for the refund of taxes paid for the tax year 2013 in the amount of One Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty Six Dollars ($1,366.00), in accordance with A.R.S. § 42-11109E(1) and direct the Pinal County Treasurer to make a refund to the taxpayer in that amount based on the property's qualification for an exemption from property taxes as property used primarily for religious worship. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Dee-Marcia Kauffman-Snodgrass, Jacob Mitchell, Eileen Christiansen, Oscar E. Rodriguez, Amelia Barker, Jackson M. Ideen, Joe Moore and Dorothy Noga be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Department submitting a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Lease application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Regional Park #5, Peralta. Under the R&PP application Pinal County intends to lease qualified BLM property for the ultimate development of a Regional Park in the northern portion of Pinal County. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission (9-0) recommended submitting an R&PP Lease application to the BLM for Regional Park #5, Peralta at their July 8, 2014 meeting. (Kent Taylor/Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Department submitting a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Lease application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Regional Park #4, Palo Verde. Under the R&PP application Pinal County intends to lease qualified BLM property for the ultimate development of a Regional Park in the far western portion of Pinal County. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission (9-0) recommended submitting an R&PP Lease application to the BLM for Regional Park #4, Palo Verde at their July 8, 2014 meeting. (Kent Taylor/Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval to renew an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), first approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2009, for purchase of fuel at ADOT locations as needed. (Jack Flindt/Greg Stanley) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the revised Public Housing Authority (PHA) certifications of compliance with the PHA Annual Plan and related regulations and a Board Resolution to accompany the Annual PHA Plan submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the High Intensity Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA) Grant Award No. HT-14-2327, between the City of Tucson and Pinal County through the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The funds shall be used for Wages/ERE (Task Force Secretary), Overtime/ERE (Task Force Officers), training and case related travel, for the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force. This requires a FY 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 to increase the revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,607 for the Sheriff Drug Smuggling (Fund 23). There will be no General Fund Impact. (Paul Babeu) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the DUI Abatement Enforcement Award No DUIAC-E-046 between the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Pinal County through the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The DUI funds will support Personnel Services (Overtime) and Employee Related Expenses to enhance DUI Enforcement and Education throughout the County of Pinal. Total Award: $25,000.00 Begin date: 6/1/14 End date: 05/31/15 State Funding CFDA #: N/A This requires a FY 2013-2014 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the amount of $25,000 in the Sheriff/Traffic Safety Fund (Fund 116). There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2013-000671, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Thunderbird 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) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Avra Valley Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of the resignation of Carl C. Anderson from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the appointment of Larry R. Putrick, District 2, 6434 W. Willow Way, Florence, AZ 85132, Term: August 6, 2014 to February 26, 2017, who will complete the term of Mr. Anderson and the reappointment of Philip "McD" Hartman, District 3, 14291 N. Anderson Road, Maricopa, AZ 85138. Term: August 16, 2014 to August 15, 2018. (Sheri Cluff)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 080614-AD14-001 for the acquisition, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Guadalupe Road from Delaware Road to Meridian Road and to appoint the County Engineer as project manager. (Contract #AD14-001) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Tenant Estoppel Certificate requested by Barclay Holdings for the PCSO Substation located in the Circle Cross Ranch Shopping Center. (Lando Voyles/Mark Langlitz)
9:30 a.m. The following cases will be heard without additional input from the applicant or public unless prior to the time the case is publically heard, the applicant, a staff member or a member of the public requests that a case be considered separately. In the event that no such request for a hearing is made, the Board shall vote to approve the recommendation of the Commission. A. PZ-PA-003-14: Lynora Largent and Randy Largent, landowners/applicants, Rodney Jarvis, agent, requesting approval of a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to Employment on 20± acres in the GR zone; situated in a portion of the NW¼ of Section 11, T6S, R7E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 401-01-028A (legal on file) (located on the east side of N Curry Road South of W Randolph Rd). Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of PZ-PA-003-14 with no stipulations. (Ashlee MacDonald/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Discussion/approval/disapproval for Adult Probation to create a Secretary II position using existing Probation Supervision Fees. The position would be budgeted at a step 3 in fund 55, cost center 2620135, with a salary of $32,576.96, and ERE cost of $14,035.45 for a combined total of $46,612.41. We have the budget capacity to support this position and it will have no impact on the General Fund. (Todd D. Zweig)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reclassification of the Medico-Legal Supervisor, grade 128, step 4 ($57.265.52) to Director of Medical Examiner's Office, grade 435, step 1 ($75,877.88). (Tom Schryer / Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of changes to the County Attorney’s executive administrative staff as follows: Creation of Administrative Manager Position, Step 3, Grade 128; Elimination of Administrative Assistant Position 152, Step 6, Grade 123; Elimination of Administrative Assistant Position 4292, Step 3, Grade 123. (Lando Voyles)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Recorder's reorganization plan as follows: Creation of an Accounting Clerk III Position 4414, Step 3 Elimination of a Prog Coord I Position 3191, Step 2 Elimination of a Deputy Clerk II Position 4414, Step 3 Budget allocation for the Recorder's reorganization plan with salaries and ERE's was approved on June 14, 2014. Approval of this item will result in a savings per the attached memo. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Assessor's request for a change in his Chief Deputy's salary from the current position at a grade 430, Step 3 to grade 430, Step 11. This action will have no adverse impact on the General Fund. (Douglas Wolf)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution 080614-PDFS, a Resolution of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors amending Resolution No. 120413-PDFS the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule. This amendment will be for the reduction in fees pertaining to Manufactured Home/Park Model/Factory Built Buildings permits and the elimination of the word “Mobile” and replace it with “Manufactured” within the fee schedule. (Wes LaCrosse/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 080614-AD transferring budgeted funds from Adult Detention. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County FY 2014-2017 Strategic Plan. (Greg Stanley/Anthony Smith)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.01(A)(3) for legal advice concerning the appointment of legal counsel in the form of Ed Novak from the Polsinelli firm for matters arising out of State v. Wilson, CR201201764. (Lando Voyles/ Chris Keller)
Discussion/approval/disapproval authorizing the appointment off the county's pre-approved outside counsel list of the firm Polseinelli so that the services of Ed Novak can be retained to assist the County Attorneys Office in responding to any matters rising out of State v Wilson, CR201201764. This appointment is made with the consent and approval of the County Attorney pursuant to the Pinal County Procurement Code section PC1-105(E)(4) and as discussed in executive session. (Lando Voyles/ Chris Keller)
(19) Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and pending litigation concerning Gonzalez v. Broussard and Pinal County. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) (20) Executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and contract discussions concerning the Development Agreement for the Copper Basin Planned Community. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) (21) Executive session for discussion related to the evaluation of the Clerk of the Board pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A). (Anthony Smith) (22) Executive session for discussion related to the evaluation of the County Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A). (Anthony Smith)
Aug 06, 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.
Commendation to Anna Esquivel with the Pinal County Fleet Services Department in collaborating with ADOSH to assist in providing the ADOSH Safety classes here in Florence. (Jack Flindt)
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 minutes of July 9 and 23, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Current Billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the designation of the month of August as Child Support Awareness Month as set forth in the Governor's Proclamation dated June 27, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the petition filed with the Board of Supervisors on behalf of Masjid Bilal Rabah for the refund of taxes paid for the tax year 2013 in the amount of One Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty Six Dollars ($1,366.00), in accordance with A.R.S. § 42-11109E(1) and direct the Pinal County Treasurer to make a refund to the taxpayer in that amount based on the property's qualification for an exemption from property taxes as property used primarily for religious worship. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Dee-Marcia Kauffman-Snodgrass, Jacob Mitchell, Eileen Christiansen, Oscar E. Rodriguez, Amelia Barker, Jackson M. Ideen, Joe Moore and Dorothy Noga be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Department submitting a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Lease application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Regional Park #5, Peralta. Under the R&PP application Pinal County intends to lease qualified BLM property for the ultimate development of a Regional Park in the northern portion of Pinal County. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission (9-0) recommended submitting an R&PP Lease application to the BLM for Regional Park #5, Peralta at their July 8, 2014 meeting. (Kent Taylor/Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County Open Space and Trails Department submitting a Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Lease application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Regional Park #4, Palo Verde. Under the R&PP application Pinal County intends to lease qualified BLM property for the ultimate development of a Regional Park in the far western portion of Pinal County. The Open Space and Trails Advisory Commission (9-0) recommended submitting an R&PP Lease application to the BLM for Regional Park #4, Palo Verde at their July 8, 2014 meeting. (Kent Taylor/Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval to renew an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), first approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on December 16, 2009, for purchase of fuel at ADOT locations as needed. (Jack Flindt/Greg Stanley) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the revised Public Housing Authority (PHA) certifications of compliance with the PHA Annual Plan and related regulations and a Board Resolution to accompany the Annual PHA Plan submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the High Intensity Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA) Grant Award No. HT-14-2327, between the City of Tucson and Pinal County through the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The funds shall be used for Wages/ERE (Task Force Secretary), Overtime/ERE (Task Force Officers), training and case related travel, for the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force. This requires a FY 2014-2015 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 to increase the revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,607 for the Sheriff Drug Smuggling (Fund 23). There will be no General Fund Impact. (Paul Babeu) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the DUI Abatement Enforcement Award No DUIAC-E-046 between the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Pinal County through the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. The DUI funds will support Personnel Services (Overtime) and Employee Related Expenses to enhance DUI Enforcement and Education throughout the County of Pinal. Total Award: $25,000.00 Begin date: 6/1/14 End date: 05/31/15 State Funding CFDA #: N/A This requires a FY 2013-2014 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the amount of $25,000 in the Sheriff/Traffic Safety Fund (Fund 116). There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2013-000671, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Thunderbird 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) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Avra Valley Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board Member election to be held on November 4, 2014. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the acceptance of the resignation of Carl C. Anderson from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the appointment of Larry R. Putrick, District 2, 6434 W. Willow Way, Florence, AZ 85132, Term: August 6, 2014 to February 26, 2017, who will complete the term of Mr. Anderson and the reappointment of Philip "McD" Hartman, District 3, 14291 N. Anderson Road, Maricopa, AZ 85138. Term: August 16, 2014 to August 15, 2018. (Sheri Cluff)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 080614-AD14-001 for the acquisition, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Guadalupe Road from Delaware Road to Meridian Road and to appoint the County Engineer as project manager. (Contract #AD14-001) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Tenant Estoppel Certificate requested by Barclay Holdings for the PCSO Substation located in the Circle Cross Ranch Shopping Center. (Lando Voyles/Mark Langlitz)
9:30 a.m. The following cases will be heard without additional input from the applicant or public unless prior to the time the case is publically heard, the applicant, a staff member or a member of the public requests that a case be considered separately. In the event that no such request for a hearing is made, the Board shall vote to approve the recommendation of the Commission. A. PZ-PA-003-14: Lynora Largent and Randy Largent, landowners/applicants, Rodney Jarvis, agent, requesting approval of a Non-Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Moderate Low Density Residential (1-3.5 du/ac) to Employment on 20± acres in the GR zone; situated in a portion of the NW¼ of Section 11, T6S, R7E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 401-01-028A (legal on file) (located on the east side of N Curry Road South of W Randolph Rd). Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of PZ-PA-003-14 with no stipulations. (Ashlee MacDonald/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of the impact statement for the proposed Pinal Rural Fire Rescue and Medical District as required by A.R.S. 48-261A(2) and the circulation of petitions. (Pamela Villarreal/Kevin Costello)
Discussion/approval/disapproval for Adult Probation to create a Secretary II position using existing Probation Supervision Fees. The position would be budgeted at a step 3 in fund 55, cost center 2620135, with a salary of $32,576.96, and ERE cost of $14,035.45 for a combined total of $46,612.41. We have the budget capacity to support this position and it will have no impact on the General Fund. (Todd D. Zweig)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reclassification of the Medico-Legal Supervisor, grade 128, step 4 ($57.265.52) to Director of Medical Examiner's Office, grade 435, step 1 ($75,877.88). (Tom Schryer / Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of changes to the County Attorney’s executive administrative staff as follows: Creation of Administrative Manager Position, Step 3, Grade 128; Elimination of Administrative Assistant Position 152, Step 6, Grade 123; Elimination of Administrative Assistant Position 4292, Step 3, Grade 123. (Lando Voyles)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Recorder's reorganization plan as follows: Creation of an Accounting Clerk III Position 4414, Step 3 Elimination of a Prog Coord I Position 3191, Step 2 Elimination of a Deputy Clerk II Position 4414, Step 3 Budget allocation for the Recorder's reorganization plan with salaries and ERE's was approved on June 14, 2014. Approval of this item will result in a savings per the attached memo. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Assessor's request for a change in his Chief Deputy's salary from the current position at a grade 430, Step 3 to grade 430, Step 11. This action will have no adverse impact on the General Fund. (Douglas Wolf)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution 080614-PDFS, a Resolution of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors amending Resolution No. 120413-PDFS the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule. This amendment will be for the reduction in fees pertaining to Manufactured Home/Park Model/Factory Built Buildings permits and the elimination of the word “Mobile” and replace it with “Manufactured” within the fee schedule. (Wes LaCrosse/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 080614-AD transferring budgeted funds from Adult Detention. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Pinal County FY 2014-2017 Strategic Plan. (Greg Stanley/Anthony Smith)
Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.01(A)(3) for legal advice concerning the appointment of legal counsel in the form of Ed Novak from the Polsinelli firm for matters arising out of State v. Wilson, CR201201764. (Lando Voyles/ Chris Keller)
Discussion/approval/disapproval authorizing the appointment off the county's pre-approved outside counsel list of the firm Polseinelli so that the services of Ed Novak can be retained to assist the County Attorneys Office in responding to any matters rising out of State v Wilson, CR201201764. This appointment is made with the consent and approval of the County Attorney pursuant to the Pinal County Procurement Code section PC1-105(E)(4) and as discussed in executive session. (Lando Voyles/ Chris Keller)
(19) Executive session pursuant to ARS section 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and pending litigation concerning Gonzalez v. Broussard and Pinal County. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) (20) Executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and contract discussions concerning the Development Agreement for the Copper Basin Planned Community. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) (21) Executive session for discussion related to the evaluation of the Clerk of the Board pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A). (Anthony Smith) (22) Executive session for discussion related to the evaluation of the County Manager pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A). (Anthony Smith)