PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
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.
Presentation by Mr. Leon Thomas, Phoenix District Office's District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management. (Todd House)
Presentation by the Honorable Sebastian A. Galvan Duque C., the Economic Media and Special Affairs Representative for the Mexican Consulate, to discuss economic development opportunities. (Anthony Smith)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - March 2, 2016 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
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 Minutes of February 3, February 10 and February 17, 2016. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Agent Change/Acquisition of Control application of Kevin A. Kramber, series 06, for the Ore House Hilltop Tavern located at 1200 N. Jefferson Dr., Oracle, Arizona 85623. (Sheri Cluff) D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Douglas C. Frerichs, Arizona State Parks Foundation, for a charitable event to be held at Lost Dutchman State Park located at 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119 on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Wilbur K. Freeman Jr. for a religious event to be held at Queen Valley Golf Course located at 600 N. Fairway Dr., Queen Valley, Arizona 85218 on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Clinton R. Shearer, 174 E. Cornerstone Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, District 3, to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Term: March 2, 2016 to March 1, 2020. (Sheri Cluff) G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Contract between the State Board of Equalization (SBOE) and Pinal County. The SBOE will provide Hearing Officer Services and conduct administrative hearings on Petitions for Review of Valuation as well as other hearings required before the Pinal County Board of Equalization under Title 42 of the Arizona Revised Statutes as listed in part one, Section 2, 2.1. Fee for Service is $300.00 per day plus per diem for Hearing Officer Services; $200.00 per day for a partial day (minimum 4 hours). Additional costs for administrative processig appeals database, Notice of Hearing and Notice of Decisions as explained in the pricing schedule of the contract. (Sheri Cluff) I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Letter of Agreement between the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinal County Board of Supervisor in connection with the Department of Labor Audit. (Greg Stanley) K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-074 accepting a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement from Kent Mahoney and Rebecca F. Mahoney, husband and wife and Michael Cundall and Rebecca S. Cundall, husband and wife, located in Section 16, T4S, R10E, a portion of Price Road, Supervisory District #1, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, , as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD15-074) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-075 accepting a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement from, AZ Talio Ranch LLC, located in a portion of Section 16, 17, and 20, T4S, R10E, a portion of Price Road, Supervisory District #1, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, , as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD15-075) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Quit Claim Deed from Pinal County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, to Circle K Stores, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the sole purpose of correcting a legal description recorded on February 8, 2013, Fee #2013-011583, located in a portion of Section 2, T3S, R7E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD15-077) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-076 accepting a Quit Claim Deed from Circle K Stores, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the sole purpose of correcting a legal description recorded on February 8, 2013, Fee #2013-011583, located in a portion of Section 2, T3S, R7E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD15-076) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-032-15: Country Thunder West, LLC, represented by Kim Blevins, Applicant, for Country Thunder event to be held at AZ Talio Ranch, LLC (parcel numbers on record) from April 7, 2016 through April 10, 2016. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel) Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Sub-grantee Agreement between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Phoenix in the amount of $13,495. The funds will be used to purchase hardware and software licenses. The hardware and software will be used for investigating computer related crimes within Pinal County. The award requires a fiscal year 2015-2016 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Precinct Committeemen Appointments and Resignations: Republican Appointment: Precinct 35, Jason T. Hayes, 2820 N. Pinal Ave., Ste 12, PMB 110, Casa Grande, AZ 85122; Republican Resignation: Precinct 35, Barbara L. Davis, 1328 E. Prickly Pear Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. (Michele Forney) S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of March 22, 2016 Presidential Preference Election Board Workers. Pursuant to A.R.S. 16-531, the Board of Supervisors must appoint election boards for each precinct not less than twenty days before the election. (Michele Forney) T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Town of Mammoth and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Override election to be held on May 17, 2016. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution 030216-OFO, a resolution opposing Oak Flat from being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval to allow use of the vacant lot located at 383 N. Main Street, Florence Arizona by the Town of Florence on April 2, 2016 for the sale of alcoholic beverages in connection with "Road to Country Thunder", a special event sponsored by the Town of Florence. (Jack Flindt)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the purchase of duty weapon; Glock model 22, serial number RDF154 to be sold according to State Statute. ARS 38-1115 A&B provides in part "an eligible retirement officer, subject to the officer's employer's approval, may purchase the firearms issued by the employer to the officer at a price determined by the administrator of the agency employing the law enforcement officer" to retired Deputy Sheriff Jerod Hanes. (Paul Babeu)
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. SUP-010-15: Anjum Alimohamed, landowner, Amir Kazz, agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to construct and operate an un-subdivided human cemetery on a 5.0± acre parcel in the General Rural (GR) zone; situated in a portion of G.L.O. Lot 19 in Section 18, T04S, R02E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 510-07-013A (legal on file) (located on San Rafael Rd., ¼ mile north of Hwy 238 in the western Maricopa area). (Planning Commission voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend approval of SUP-010-15 with 14 stipulations) (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of a request by the Community Development Department to consider the rescission of Special Use Permits, due to abandonment for the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona: The following Special Use Permits will be considered for rescission due to abandonments: A. SUP-121-82: State of Arizona, permit holder, allows a mobile home in the CB-2 zone on parcel 411-22-0170. Located at Picacho Homesite: northwesterly 50 feet of Lot 1 and closed streets adjacent in Blk 4, Section 22, T8S, R8E, G&SRB&M, originally issued on January 9, 1984. B. SUP-127-83, Frank Gardner, permit holder, allows laundry and recreational facilities within RVP zone on parcel number 206-16-002D. Located at 22466 E Cactus Forest Road, Florence, AZ 85132 Section 29, T5S, R10E, G&SRB&M, originally issued on July 25, 1983. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the fiscal year 2016/2017 Internal Audit plan. (Todd House)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the budget development parameters for fiscal year 16/17. A) Primary Property tax rate to remain at $3.9999. B) General Fund Unrestricted Reserve to remain above 10% of estimated outflows. C) Incorporate funds for Phase 1 of comp study (bring to minimum salaries) and half of Phase 2 (Decompression of salaries due to wage freezes). D) Target 3% General Fund operating department budget reductions. (Greg Stanley) ADJOURNMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - INVOCATION
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.
Presentation by Mr. Leon Thomas, Phoenix District Office's District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management. (Todd House)
Presentation by the Honorable Sebastian A. Galvan Duque C., the Economic Media and Special Affairs Representative for the Mexican Consulate, to discuss economic development opportunities. (Anthony Smith)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - March 2, 2016 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
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 Minutes of February 3, February 10 and February 17, 2016. (Sheri Cluff) B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Agent Change/Acquisition of Control application of Kevin A. Kramber, series 06, for the Ore House Hilltop Tavern located at 1200 N. Jefferson Dr., Oracle, Arizona 85623. (Sheri Cluff) D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Douglas C. Frerichs, Arizona State Parks Foundation, for a charitable event to be held at Lost Dutchman State Park located at 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119 on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Wilbur K. Freeman Jr. for a religious event to be held at Queen Valley Golf Course located at 600 N. Fairway Dr., Queen Valley, Arizona 85218 on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Clinton R. Shearer, 174 E. Cornerstone Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, District 3, to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Term: March 2, 2016 to March 1, 2020. (Sheri Cluff) G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Contract between the State Board of Equalization (SBOE) and Pinal County. The SBOE will provide Hearing Officer Services and conduct administrative hearings on Petitions for Review of Valuation as well as other hearings required before the Pinal County Board of Equalization under Title 42 of the Arizona Revised Statutes as listed in part one, Section 2, 2.1. Fee for Service is $300.00 per day plus per diem for Hearing Officer Services; $200.00 per day for a partial day (minimum 4 hours). Additional costs for administrative processig appeals database, Notice of Hearing and Notice of Decisions as explained in the pricing schedule of the contract. (Sheri Cluff) I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Letter of Agreement between the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinal County Board of Supervisor in connection with the Department of Labor Audit. (Greg Stanley) K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-074 accepting a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement from Kent Mahoney and Rebecca F. Mahoney, husband and wife and Michael Cundall and Rebecca S. Cundall, husband and wife, located in Section 16, T4S, R10E, a portion of Price Road, Supervisory District #1, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, , as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD15-074) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-075 accepting a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement from, AZ Talio Ranch LLC, located in a portion of Section 16, 17, and 20, T4S, R10E, a portion of Price Road, Supervisory District #1, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, , as legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD15-075) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Quit Claim Deed from Pinal County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, to Circle K Stores, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the sole purpose of correcting a legal description recorded on February 8, 2013, Fee #2013-011583, located in a portion of Section 2, T3S, R7E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD15-077) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 030216-RD15-076 accepting a Quit Claim Deed from Circle K Stores, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the sole purpose of correcting a legal description recorded on February 8, 2013, Fee #2013-011583, located in a portion of Section 2, T3S, R7E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD15-076) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-032-15: Country Thunder West, LLC, represented by Kim Blevins, Applicant, for Country Thunder event to be held at AZ Talio Ranch, LLC (parcel numbers on record) from April 7, 2016 through April 10, 2016. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel) Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Sub-grantee Agreement between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the City of Phoenix in the amount of $13,495. The funds will be used to purchase hardware and software licenses. The hardware and software will be used for investigating computer related crimes within Pinal County. The award requires a fiscal year 2015-2016 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Paul Babeu) R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Precinct Committeemen Appointments and Resignations: Republican Appointment: Precinct 35, Jason T. Hayes, 2820 N. Pinal Ave., Ste 12, PMB 110, Casa Grande, AZ 85122; Republican Resignation: Precinct 35, Barbara L. Davis, 1328 E. Prickly Pear Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. (Michele Forney) S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of March 22, 2016 Presidential Preference Election Board Workers. Pursuant to A.R.S. 16-531, the Board of Supervisors must appoint election boards for each precinct not less than twenty days before the election. (Michele Forney) T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Town of Mammoth and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Override election to be held on May 17, 2016. (Virginia Ross)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution 030216-OFO, a resolution opposing Oak Flat from being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval to allow use of the vacant lot located at 383 N. Main Street, Florence Arizona by the Town of Florence on April 2, 2016 for the sale of alcoholic beverages in connection with "Road to Country Thunder", a special event sponsored by the Town of Florence. (Jack Flindt)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the purchase of duty weapon; Glock model 22, serial number RDF154 to be sold according to State Statute. ARS 38-1115 A&B provides in part "an eligible retirement officer, subject to the officer's employer's approval, may purchase the firearms issued by the employer to the officer at a price determined by the administrator of the agency employing the law enforcement officer" to retired Deputy Sheriff Jerod Hanes. (Paul Babeu)
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. SUP-010-15: Anjum Alimohamed, landowner, Amir Kazz, agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to construct and operate an un-subdivided human cemetery on a 5.0± acre parcel in the General Rural (GR) zone; situated in a portion of G.L.O. Lot 19 in Section 18, T04S, R02E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 510-07-013A (legal on file) (located on San Rafael Rd., ¼ mile north of Hwy 238 in the western Maricopa area). (Planning Commission voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend approval of SUP-010-15 with 14 stipulations) (Steve Abraham/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of a request by the Community Development Department to consider the rescission of Special Use Permits, due to abandonment for the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona: The following Special Use Permits will be considered for rescission due to abandonments: A. SUP-121-82: State of Arizona, permit holder, allows a mobile home in the CB-2 zone on parcel 411-22-0170. Located at Picacho Homesite: northwesterly 50 feet of Lot 1 and closed streets adjacent in Blk 4, Section 22, T8S, R8E, G&SRB&M, originally issued on January 9, 1984. B. SUP-127-83, Frank Gardner, permit holder, allows laundry and recreational facilities within RVP zone on parcel number 206-16-002D. Located at 22466 E Cactus Forest Road, Florence, AZ 85132 Section 29, T5S, R10E, G&SRB&M, originally issued on July 25, 1983. (Arline Studley/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the fiscal year 2016/2017 Internal Audit plan. (Todd House)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the budget development parameters for fiscal year 16/17. A) Primary Property tax rate to remain at $3.9999. B) General Fund Unrestricted Reserve to remain above 10% of estimated outflows. C) Incorporate funds for Phase 1 of comp study (bring to minimum salaries) and half of Phase 2 (Decompression of salaries due to wage freezes). D) Target 3% General Fund operating department budget reductions. (Greg Stanley) ADJOURNMENT