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.
Purchasing Division Report January 4, 2017
County Manager's Report (Information Only).
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 Minutes from December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016 Board of Supervisors meetings. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Jamil P. Coury, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, for a charitable event to be held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 on January 7, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Maryann M. Erickson, Soroptimist International of Gold Canyon, for a civic event to be held at Montesa at Gold Canyon, 7373 E. Hwy 60, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85118, on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 4:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Evan K. Pilling, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists, for a charitable event to be held at Tipperary Road west of Willow Springs Road, East Willow Springs Drive, Oracle, Arizona 85232, on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M., Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. and Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement with The City of Apache Junction for Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program Participation, for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. (GA16017) (Louis Andersen) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP01616: Superstition Mountain Historical Society, applicant to allow “Superstition Mountain Heritage Days – Apacheland Reunion," event at Superstition Mountain Historical Society, 4087 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, to be held on January 14 & 15 2017, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP02316: Gold Canyon Arts Council, applicant, to allow the “Gold Canyon Arts Festival” event to be held at the Gold Canyon Methodist Church on South Kings Ranch on January 28, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $70,000. The MOU serves as a notification for the release of funds designated for use by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for the strict enforcement of immigration, human smuggling, drug smuggling, gangs and employer sanction laws. The funding may also be utilized for county jail costs relating to illegal immigration. This requires an amendment to the FY 16/17 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to fund 290 (Sheriff Immigration Fund) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Matt Thomas as Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the adoption of a starting salary of $122,000 Grade 19, and the appointment of Matt Hedrick as Deputy Chief of the Pinal County Detention Center and the adoption of a starting salary of $105,000 Grade 18. (Susan May/Mark Lamb) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program CFDA #16575 Agreement and Contract No. 2015440 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2016 and terminate September 30, 2017, in the amount of $124,362. This requires a FY 16/17 budget amendment increase transfers between Fund 10 (General Fund) Fund 268 requires a FY 16/17 budget amendment increase transfers between Fund 10 (General Fund) Fund 268 (County Atty Grants) for match contributions. (Kent Volkmer) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval the reappointment of Christopher Keller as Chief Deputy County Attorney (position number 00000094), Civil Division Job Code #D5015, Grade 19, Salary $144,080.56 to be effective January 2, 2017. The request is the same as approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on January 9, 2013. (Kent Volkmer) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize the AG's Office to represent Pinal County in centrally valued property tax case TX2016000951 Transwestern Pipeline Company. (Kent Volkmer/Chris Keller) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number TX2014000155 Borgata Ventures, et al. pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Kent Volkmer/Chris Keller)
Discussion/approval/disapproval the reappointment of David VillaRodriguez as Chief Deputy County Attorney (position number 00000076), Criminal Division Job Code #D5005, Pay Grade 21, Salary $167,148.80 to be effective January 2, 2017. The request is the same as approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on December 17, 2014
PZ00416 requesting a rezone from SR (Suburban Ranch) (PZ29671) to I1 (Industrial Buffer Zoning District), on approximately 5.13± acres to operate a screen manufacturing facility? situated in a portion of Tract 6 of the Queen Creek Ranchos Plat of Corrections, recorded in Book 17 of Maps, Page 29 located in a portion of Section 16, T02S, R08E, G&SRB&M, tax parcels 10446095H & portion of 10446095G(legal on file) (located in the southwest corner of Schnepf Road and Airport Drive, in the San Tan Valley area) [Planning Commission voted 52 to recommend approval of PZ00416 with 27 stipulations](Enrique Bojorquez/Himanshu Patel)
PZPD00416 requesting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District to plan and develop the Severtson screen manufacturing facility on approximately 5.13± acres? situated in a portion of Tract 6 of the Queen Creek Ranchos Plat of Corrections, recorded in Book 17 of Maps, Page 29 located in a portion of Section 16, T02S, R08E, G&SRB&M, tax parcels 10446095H & portion of 10446095G (legal on file) (located in the southwest corner of Schnepf Road and Airport Drive, in the San Tan Valley area). [Planning Commission voted 52 to recommend approval of PZPD00416 with 27 stipulations]
SUP00516 Saddlebrooke Homeowners Association Number 2 Inc., landowner, Verizon Wireless, applicant, Pinnacle Consulting Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate two 34 foot tall stealth saguaro cacti wireless communication facilities on a 630± sq. ft. lease area of a 95.75± acre parcel in the CR2 (Single Residence) Zone (PZPD04900) ? situated in a portion of the E ½ of Section 23, T10S, R14E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 30534246F (legal on file) (located approximately four miles east of Oracle Junction within the Saddlebrooke Subdivision).[Planning Commission voted 81 to recommend approval of SUP00516 with 11 stipulations]
SUP00716 Barean Baptist Church, landowner, Reliant Land Services Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a 85 foot tall monopine wireless communication facility on a 3,600 sq. ft. lease area of a 3.31 ± acre parcel in the SR (Suburban Ranch) Zone described as Lot 133 of County Mini Farms AMD, Book 17 of Maps Page 034, tax parcel 104261360 (legal on file) (located along the northeast corner of Prince Avenue and Marilyn Way, in the San Tan Valley area). [Planning Commission voted 81 to recommend approval of SUP00716 with 12 stipulations]
Executive Session regarding Item 6
Public Hearing required by Arizona Revised Statute 11391 on a long term debt proposal to facilitate acquiring property within Pinal County for economic development purposes which would be utilized or leased for future industrial, manufacturing, distribution or similar activities and projects.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Justice of the Peace, Tom Shope, Precinct No. 1 effective January 3, 2017 and discussion/approval of process for review of candidates and recommendation of replacement.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of ViceChairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 38431.03( A)(1)(3) for legal advice concerning initiation of potential appeals process for Phase 2 salary adjustments. Adjournment
Jan 04, 2017 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.
Purchasing Division Report January 4, 2017
County Manager's Report (Information Only).
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 Minutes from December 14, 2016 and December 21, 2016 Board of Supervisors meetings. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Jamil P. Coury, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, for a charitable event to be held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 on January 7, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Maryann M. Erickson, Soroptimist International of Gold Canyon, for a civic event to be held at Montesa at Gold Canyon, 7373 E. Hwy 60, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85118, on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 4:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Evan K. Pilling, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists, for a charitable event to be held at Tipperary Road west of Willow Springs Road, East Willow Springs Drive, Oracle, Arizona 85232, on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M., Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. and Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement with The City of Apache Junction for Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program Participation, for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. (GA16017) (Louis Andersen) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP01616: Superstition Mountain Historical Society, applicant to allow “Superstition Mountain Heritage Days – Apacheland Reunion," event at Superstition Mountain Historical Society, 4087 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, to be held on January 14 & 15 2017, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP02316: Gold Canyon Arts Council, applicant, to allow the “Gold Canyon Arts Festival” event to be held at the Gold Canyon Methodist Church on South Kings Ranch on January 28, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Emma Gonzalez/Himanshu Patel) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Arizona through its Department of Public Safety and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $70,000. The MOU serves as a notification for the release of funds designated for use by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for the strict enforcement of immigration, human smuggling, drug smuggling, gangs and employer sanction laws. The funding may also be utilized for county jail costs relating to illegal immigration. This requires an amendment to the FY 16/17 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to fund 290 (Sheriff Immigration Fund) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There will be no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Matt Thomas as Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the adoption of a starting salary of $122,000 Grade 19, and the appointment of Matt Hedrick as Deputy Chief of the Pinal County Detention Center and the adoption of a starting salary of $105,000 Grade 18. (Susan May/Mark Lamb) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program CFDA #16575 Agreement and Contract No. 2015440 between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office to commence on October 1, 2016 and terminate September 30, 2017, in the amount of $124,362. This requires a FY 16/17 budget amendment increase transfers between Fund 10 (General Fund) Fund 268 requires a FY 16/17 budget amendment increase transfers between Fund 10 (General Fund) Fund 268 (County Atty Grants) for match contributions. (Kent Volkmer) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval the reappointment of Christopher Keller as Chief Deputy County Attorney (position number 00000094), Civil Division Job Code #D5015, Grade 19, Salary $144,080.56 to be effective January 2, 2017. The request is the same as approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on January 9, 2013. (Kent Volkmer) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize the AG's Office to represent Pinal County in centrally valued property tax case TX2016000951 Transwestern Pipeline Company. (Kent Volkmer/Chris Keller) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number TX2014000155 Borgata Ventures, et al. pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Kent Volkmer/Chris Keller)
Discussion/approval/disapproval the reappointment of David VillaRodriguez as Chief Deputy County Attorney (position number 00000076), Criminal Division Job Code #D5005, Pay Grade 21, Salary $167,148.80 to be effective January 2, 2017. The request is the same as approved by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on December 17, 2014
PZ00416 requesting a rezone from SR (Suburban Ranch) (PZ29671) to I1 (Industrial Buffer Zoning District), on approximately 5.13± acres to operate a screen manufacturing facility? situated in a portion of Tract 6 of the Queen Creek Ranchos Plat of Corrections, recorded in Book 17 of Maps, Page 29 located in a portion of Section 16, T02S, R08E, G&SRB&M, tax parcels 10446095H & portion of 10446095G(legal on file) (located in the southwest corner of Schnepf Road and Airport Drive, in the San Tan Valley area) [Planning Commission voted 52 to recommend approval of PZ00416 with 27 stipulations](Enrique Bojorquez/Himanshu Patel)
PZPD00416 requesting approval of a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District to plan and develop the Severtson screen manufacturing facility on approximately 5.13± acres? situated in a portion of Tract 6 of the Queen Creek Ranchos Plat of Corrections, recorded in Book 17 of Maps, Page 29 located in a portion of Section 16, T02S, R08E, G&SRB&M, tax parcels 10446095H & portion of 10446095G (legal on file) (located in the southwest corner of Schnepf Road and Airport Drive, in the San Tan Valley area). [Planning Commission voted 52 to recommend approval of PZPD00416 with 27 stipulations]
SUP00516 Saddlebrooke Homeowners Association Number 2 Inc., landowner, Verizon Wireless, applicant, Pinnacle Consulting Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate two 34 foot tall stealth saguaro cacti wireless communication facilities on a 630± sq. ft. lease area of a 95.75± acre parcel in the CR2 (Single Residence) Zone (PZPD04900) ? situated in a portion of the E ½ of Section 23, T10S, R14E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 30534246F (legal on file) (located approximately four miles east of Oracle Junction within the Saddlebrooke Subdivision).[Planning Commission voted 81 to recommend approval of SUP00516 with 11 stipulations]
SUP00716 Barean Baptist Church, landowner, Reliant Land Services Inc., agent, requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to operate a 85 foot tall monopine wireless communication facility on a 3,600 sq. ft. lease area of a 3.31 ± acre parcel in the SR (Suburban Ranch) Zone described as Lot 133 of County Mini Farms AMD, Book 17 of Maps Page 034, tax parcel 104261360 (legal on file) (located along the northeast corner of Prince Avenue and Marilyn Way, in the San Tan Valley area). [Planning Commission voted 81 to recommend approval of SUP00716 with 12 stipulations]
Executive Session regarding Item 6
Public Hearing required by Arizona Revised Statute 11391 on a long term debt proposal to facilitate acquiring property within Pinal County for economic development purposes which would be utilized or leased for future industrial, manufacturing, distribution or similar activities and projects.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Justice of the Peace, Tom Shope, Precinct No. 1 effective January 3, 2017 and discussion/approval of process for review of candidates and recommendation of replacement.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of ViceChairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. 38431.03( A)(1)(3) for legal advice concerning initiation of potential appeals process for Phase 2 salary adjustments. Adjournment