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 of Certificates of Service to employees for 20, 25 and 30 years of service. (Greg Stanley)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - July 20, 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 from July 6, 2016 and July 11, 2016 Board of Supervisors meetings. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of David Walter Sommer, Florence Football Booster Club, for a charitable event to be held at Queen Valley Golf Course located at 600 N. Fairway Dr., Queen Valley, AZ 85118 on Saturday, August 6, 2016 form 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Terry E. Jerman, Jessie Lee Shellner, Tamara P. Sandbank, Janet C. Schmitt, James Gregory Schlueter, Wade Henderson, Enid Z. Baker, Stephen Cook, Carrie Roberts and Michelledee Feni to be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Equalization, for ratification of Hearing Officer's decision from the Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearing on Petition for Review of Taxpayer Notice of Claim - Personal Property, Artistic Pavers, Tax Roll #B088047201 held on July 12, 2016 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-16254. The Hearing Officer agreed with the value as established by the Assessor and recommends no change. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Proclamation proclaiming the month of August 2016 as Child Support Awareness Month as set forth in the Governor's Proclamation dated April 21, 2016. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between Pinal County and CG Neighbors, LLC., and authorizing the County Manager to implement the terms of the Agreement. This agreement requires Pinal County to deposit earnest money in the amount of $200,000 for a feasibility period, with options to extend the feasibility period until November 28, 2016. All escrow funds are refundable to Pinal in the event the PSA is canceled prior to November 21, 2016. This purchase and sale agreement is being entered into in pursuant direction of Pinal County Resolution No. 070616-EDG in order to pursue economic development opportunities in accordance with ARS 11-254.04 within Pinal County. A final decision to purchase will only be completed with Board approval in accordance with Resolution No. 070616-EDG approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 6, 2016. (Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between Pinal County and Vernon L Barnes and Patricia G Barnes, and authorizing the County Manager to implement the terms of the Agreement. This agreement requires Pinal County to deposit earnest money in the amount of $50,000 for a feasibility period, with options to extend the feasibility period until November 28, 2016. This purchase and sale agreement is being entered into in pursuant direction of Pinal County Resolution No. 070616-EDG in order to pursue economic development opportunities in accordance with ARS 11-254.04 within Pinal County. All escrow funds are refundable to Pinal in the event the PSA is cancelled prior to November 28, 2016. (Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease between Aircraft Demolition, LLC and Jet Yard, LLC, for the lease associate with a portion of Pinal Airpark. (GA16-004) (Jim Petty/Louis Andersen) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-006, a resolution accepting a conveyance of real property, parcel 210-17-001B, from Johnson Utilities L.L.C., dba Johnson Utilities Company, located in a portion of Section 17, T3S, R8E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, as described in Exhibit A attached to said Resolution. (RD16-006) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Apache Junction Unified School District No. 43 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Governing Board & Sale of School Properties election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Florence Unified School District No. 1 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the School Board election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Maricopa Mountain Domestic Water and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Sanitary District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County Community College District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Special election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal Rural Fire Rescue & Medical District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board Members election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Sacaton Elementary School District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Stanfield Elementary School District No. 24 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Special M&O Budget Override election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Thunderbird Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General & Board of Directors election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the second amendment to lease agreement between K2 Towers and Pinal County to fulfill the need for the establishment of modern and reliable radio communications systems for Pinal County. (Jay Vargo/Leo Lew) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Pinal County participating in the Family Counseling Program administered through Pinal County Juvenile Court Services as A.R.S. 8-261 through 8-265 for fiscal year FY17. The Family Counseling Program requires 25% County Cash match in the amount of $8,487.00 which represents the portion awarded through the State Legislative formula allocation plan. The award of $44,161 is to be received from the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. This requires a FY 2016-2017 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grans/Project Contingency to Fund 58 (Juvenile Prob/Family Counseling) to increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $790 and to increase the transfer from the Fund 10 (General Fund) in the amount of $152 to Fund 58 (Juvenile Prob/Family Counseling). (Kelly Sue Bohl/Denise Smith) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Pinal Workforce Development Board nominee, Tim Tucker, to serve from June 7, 2016 to June 10, 2019. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a designation of responsibilities of the Certifying Officer for the Environmental Review requirements of Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. This is a designation of responsibilities from Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to the Housing Director. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2016 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAB) Program "Less than Lethal Equipment Program" thru the Department of Justice to purchase 12 Tasers and 100 replacement batteries for existing Tasers for a total cost of $18,344.00. There will be no cost to the General Fund Budget. (Paul Babeu) *Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-SUI, a resolution for Stepping Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. (Paula Pollock/Paul Babeu) *Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize all necessary action, including filing a complaint in Superior Court, against Shawn Mullenix and Georgina Ruiz for violation of the Pinal County Zoning Ordinance committed on property located at 13354 W. Hydrus Ave, Eloy, AZ 85131. (Lando Voyles/Seymour Gruber) *AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Desert Vista Sanitary District for reimbursement for payment of unpaid sewer fees to the City of Casa Grande and to facilitate the settlement of notices of claim filed by the City of Casa Grande against the County and the District. (Lando Voyles/Kevin Costello) *BB. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims between Pinal County and the City of Casa Grande to resolve the Notice of Claim filed by the City of Casa Grande related to the Desert Vista Sanitary District. (Lando Voyles/Kevin Costello) *CC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of updating the Arizona Department of Education National School Lunch Program - Permanent Service Agreement to include signatures for approval of the current departmental staff responsible for the program. The NSLP program allows the county to receive reimbursement for a portion of the food purchased for the youth detained within the Pinal County Juvenile Court Services - Youth Justice Center. (Denise Smith) *DD. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Thomas Shope, Florence Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Alton Cobb as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appoint is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is required at this time as funds allocated for Pro Tem Judges is sufficient at this time. (Todd Zwieg)
Meeting of the Desert Vista Sanitary District Board of Directors. (Pamela Villarreal)
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-001-16: Terra Solutions, LLC., landowner/applicant, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a backwash storage and evaporation pond facility on a 8.97± acre parcel in the General Rural (GR) zone; situated in a portion of Sections 6, T07S, R03E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 500-09-038 (legal on file) (located approximately .6 miles south of Highway 84 in the Maricopa area). Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of SUP-001-16 with 14 stipulations. (Evan Balmer/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-004, a resolution requesting the extinguishment of the Drainage Easement, being 16 feet wide, within Lot 13 of the Gold Canyon Estates, recorded on September 7, 1995 in Cabinet B, Slide 102 in the office of the Pinal County Recorder and being located in a portion of Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 9 East. (RD16-004) (Joe Ortiz/Louis Andersen)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-005, a resolution ordering the extinguishment of an easement comprising a portion of East Greasewood Street, 66 feet wide, commencing at North Boyd Road and proceeding west for 296.27 feet to the point of termination, located within Supervisory District #5, Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 8 East. (RD16-005) (Celeste Pemberton/Louis Andersen)
Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S section 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding ACC docket number SW-04316A-16-0078 & SW-04316A-16-0085 (consolidated) Liberty Utilities (Entrada del Oro Sewer Corp) rate case and request for increased indebtedness. (Greg Stanley/Chris Keller) ADJOURNMENT
Jul 20, 2016 BOS Regular Session
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 of Certificates of Service to employees for 20, 25 and 30 years of service. (Greg Stanley)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
Purchasing Division Report - July 20, 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 from July 6, 2016 and July 11, 2016 Board of Supervisors meetings. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of David Walter Sommer, Florence Football Booster Club, for a charitable event to be held at Queen Valley Golf Course located at 600 N. Fairway Dr., Queen Valley, AZ 85118 on Saturday, August 6, 2016 form 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request for Terry E. Jerman, Jessie Lee Shellner, Tamara P. Sandbank, Janet C. Schmitt, James Gregory Schlueter, Wade Henderson, Enid Z. Baker, Stephen Cook, Carrie Roberts and Michelledee Feni to be allowed to file for widow/widowers and/or disabled persons or non-profit organization tax exemption. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Equalization, for ratification of Hearing Officer's decision from the Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearing on Petition for Review of Taxpayer Notice of Claim - Personal Property, Artistic Pavers, Tax Roll #B088047201 held on July 12, 2016 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-16254. The Hearing Officer agreed with the value as established by the Assessor and recommends no change. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Proclamation proclaiming the month of August 2016 as Child Support Awareness Month as set forth in the Governor's Proclamation dated April 21, 2016. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between Pinal County and CG Neighbors, LLC., and authorizing the County Manager to implement the terms of the Agreement. This agreement requires Pinal County to deposit earnest money in the amount of $200,000 for a feasibility period, with options to extend the feasibility period until November 28, 2016. All escrow funds are refundable to Pinal in the event the PSA is canceled prior to November 21, 2016. This purchase and sale agreement is being entered into in pursuant direction of Pinal County Resolution No. 070616-EDG in order to pursue economic development opportunities in accordance with ARS 11-254.04 within Pinal County. A final decision to purchase will only be completed with Board approval in accordance with Resolution No. 070616-EDG approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 6, 2016. (Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) between Pinal County and Vernon L Barnes and Patricia G Barnes, and authorizing the County Manager to implement the terms of the Agreement. This agreement requires Pinal County to deposit earnest money in the amount of $50,000 for a feasibility period, with options to extend the feasibility period until November 28, 2016. This purchase and sale agreement is being entered into in pursuant direction of Pinal County Resolution No. 070616-EDG in order to pursue economic development opportunities in accordance with ARS 11-254.04 within Pinal County. All escrow funds are refundable to Pinal in the event the PSA is cancelled prior to November 28, 2016. (Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease between Aircraft Demolition, LLC and Jet Yard, LLC, for the lease associate with a portion of Pinal Airpark. (GA16-004) (Jim Petty/Louis Andersen) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-006, a resolution accepting a conveyance of real property, parcel 210-17-001B, from Johnson Utilities L.L.C., dba Johnson Utilities Company, located in a portion of Section 17, T3S, R8E, Supervisory District #2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, as described in Exhibit A attached to said Resolution. (RD16-006) (Dale Harman/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Apache Junction Unified School District No. 43 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Governing Board & Sale of School Properties election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Florence Unified School District No. 1 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the School Board election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Maricopa Mountain Domestic Water and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Oracle Sanitary District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County Community College District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Special election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal Rural Fire Rescue & Medical District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board Members election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Sacaton Elementary School District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Board election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Stanfield Elementary School District No. 24 and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the Special M&O Budget Override election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Thunderbird Fire District and Pinal County for the preparing and conducting of the General & Board of Directors election to be held on November 8, 2016. (Virginia Ross) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the second amendment to lease agreement between K2 Towers and Pinal County to fulfill the need for the establishment of modern and reliable radio communications systems for Pinal County. (Jay Vargo/Leo Lew) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Pinal County participating in the Family Counseling Program administered through Pinal County Juvenile Court Services as A.R.S. 8-261 through 8-265 for fiscal year FY17. The Family Counseling Program requires 25% County Cash match in the amount of $8,487.00 which represents the portion awarded through the State Legislative formula allocation plan. The award of $44,161 is to be received from the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. This requires a FY 2016-2017 budget amendment to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grans/Project Contingency to Fund 58 (Juvenile Prob/Family Counseling) to increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $790 and to increase the transfer from the Fund 10 (General Fund) in the amount of $152 to Fund 58 (Juvenile Prob/Family Counseling). (Kelly Sue Bohl/Denise Smith) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Pinal Workforce Development Board nominee, Tim Tucker, to serve from June 7, 2016 to June 10, 2019. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a designation of responsibilities of the Certifying Officer for the Environmental Review requirements of Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. This is a designation of responsibilities from Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to the Housing Director. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 2016 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAB) Program "Less than Lethal Equipment Program" thru the Department of Justice to purchase 12 Tasers and 100 replacement batteries for existing Tasers for a total cost of $18,344.00. There will be no cost to the General Fund Budget. (Paul Babeu) *Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-SUI, a resolution for Stepping Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. (Paula Pollock/Paul Babeu) *Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize all necessary action, including filing a complaint in Superior Court, against Shawn Mullenix and Georgina Ruiz for violation of the Pinal County Zoning Ordinance committed on property located at 13354 W. Hydrus Ave, Eloy, AZ 85131. (Lando Voyles/Seymour Gruber) *AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pinal County and Desert Vista Sanitary District for reimbursement for payment of unpaid sewer fees to the City of Casa Grande and to facilitate the settlement of notices of claim filed by the City of Casa Grande against the County and the District. (Lando Voyles/Kevin Costello) *BB. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims between Pinal County and the City of Casa Grande to resolve the Notice of Claim filed by the City of Casa Grande related to the Desert Vista Sanitary District. (Lando Voyles/Kevin Costello) *CC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of updating the Arizona Department of Education National School Lunch Program - Permanent Service Agreement to include signatures for approval of the current departmental staff responsible for the program. The NSLP program allows the county to receive reimbursement for a portion of the food purchased for the youth detained within the Pinal County Juvenile Court Services - Youth Justice Center. (Denise Smith) *DD. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Honorable Thomas Shope, Florence Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Alton Cobb as a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appoint is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is required at this time as funds allocated for Pro Tem Judges is sufficient at this time. (Todd Zwieg)
Meeting of the Desert Vista Sanitary District Board of Directors. (Pamela Villarreal)
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-001-16: Terra Solutions, LLC., landowner/applicant, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a backwash storage and evaporation pond facility on a 8.97± acre parcel in the General Rural (GR) zone; situated in a portion of Sections 6, T07S, R03E G&SRB&M, tax parcel 500-09-038 (legal on file) (located approximately .6 miles south of Highway 84 in the Maricopa area). Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of SUP-001-16 with 14 stipulations. (Evan Balmer/Himanshu Patel)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-004, a resolution requesting the extinguishment of the Drainage Easement, being 16 feet wide, within Lot 13 of the Gold Canyon Estates, recorded on September 7, 1995 in Cabinet B, Slide 102 in the office of the Pinal County Recorder and being located in a portion of Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 9 East. (RD16-004) (Joe Ortiz/Louis Andersen)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 072016-RD16-005, a resolution ordering the extinguishment of an easement comprising a portion of East Greasewood Street, 66 feet wide, commencing at North Boyd Road and proceeding west for 296.27 feet to the point of termination, located within Supervisory District #5, Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 8 East. (RD16-005) (Celeste Pemberton/Louis Andersen)
Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S section 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding ACC docket number SW-04316A-16-0078 & SW-04316A-16-0085 (consolidated) Liberty Utilities (Entrada del Oro Sewer Corp) rate case and request for increased indebtedness. (Greg Stanley/Chris Keller) ADJOURNMENT