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 - September 20, 2017 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
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 September 6, 2017 and September 13, 2017 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 Liquor License Location Transfer application, series 09, of Perry C. Huellmantel, QuikTrip #495 located at 1766 W. Hunt Highway, Queen Creek, Arizona. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Person/Location Transfer and Sampling Privileges Liquor License applications, series 09, for Nicholas C. Gutilla, Safeway #3173 located at 40950 N. Ironwood Dr., San Tan Valley, Arizona 85140. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the resignation of Jere Cook, District 3, serving as a member of the Pinal County Industrial Development Authority and the appointment of Daniel Mace, District 3, 2583 E. San Isido Trail, Casa Grande, AZ 85194. Mr. Mace's term will be September 20, 2017 to September 19, 2023. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reappointment of Francisco J. Davila, Jr., District 1, 78540 E. Mesquite Road, Dudleyville, AZ 85192 Term: September 11, 2017 to September 10, 2019 and Gilbert De Vlieger, District 2, 370 W. Twin Peaks Parkway, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Term: May 8, 2017 to May 7, 2019 to the Adjustments and Appeals Board. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a letter from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors requesting provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill to ensure that the bill’s existing $6 billion in annual mandatory conservation funding is distributed on a regionally equitable basis and to promote changes in Farm Bill programs that will begin to address regional inequities in the west and in Arizona. (Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of correction for Precinct Committeeperson Appointment and Resignation due to typographical error: Democratic Appointment: PCT 71, Christa K. Simonsen, 40516 N. Jay Ln., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140; Republican Resignation: PCT 71, Christa K. Simonsen, 40516 N. Jay Ln., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. (Michele Forney/Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-FAWFCD - a Resolution to cancel the election for two board members pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) for the Special Taxing District: Florence Area Watershed Flood Control District and requesting appointment of these persons who filed to be candidates to fill these respective positions for the respective term of office. (Michele Forney/Greg Stanley) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-AD17-008 - a Resolution approving the lease of County owned real property, located at 383 N. Main Street, Florence, Arizona. (AD17-008) (Robert Pate/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services Contract New Hope Program between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and Cherished Tails Senior Sanchuary. This contract will expire 01/01/2018. (Audra Michael/Greg Stanley) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-023 - a Resolution accepting from the Arizona State Land Department R/W 18-119651, for a haul road to County owned property, located in T3S, R8E, Sections 29,32,& 33, Supervisory District # 2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. (RD17-023) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-020 - a Resolution for the acquisition, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Ocotillo Road Improvement Project , from Ironwood Drive to Kenworthy Road and to appoint the County Engineer as the Project Manager. RD17- 020 (Dale Van Winkle/louis Andersen) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-021 - a Resolution accepting from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, right-of-way AZA-022906, a roadway for public purposes known as a portion of Cattle Tank Road, located in T9S, R11E, Sections 27,28,33,& 34, Supervisory District #1; T10S, R11E, Sections 4,9,21,28,33,& 34, Supervisory District # 4, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. (RD17-021) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-025 - a Resolution approving the reduction of Bond No. 0702094, associated with Johnson Farms, Neighborhood 4A, within Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, within Supervisory District 2. (RD17-025) (Melody Bozza/Louis Andersen) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Agreement to Donate Easement and Waiver of Appraisal and Compensation from Curtis E. Law and Gail M. Law, husband and wife, for a portion of Concho Road located in Section 13, T1N, R8E, Supervisory District #5, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, and legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD17-026) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-027, a Resolution accepting a Grant of Easement from Curtis E. Law and Gail M. Law, husband and wife, for a portion of Concho Road, located in Section 13, T1N, R8E, Supervisory District #5, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, and legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD17-027) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Anderson) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-028 - A Resolution approving a Purchase Agreement in the amount of Four Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,400.00) for a Permanent Drainage Easement for drainage purposes and to construct, operate and maintain a box culvert, from McCartney Road and Cox Road Farm, LLC, owner of Pinal County parcel number 505-02- 003C, located within Supervisory District 1, Township 6 South, Range 6 East, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD17-028) (Stephanie Sullivan/Louis Andersen) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Release of Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement associated with Eagle Crest Ranch VI. (RD17-029) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the disposal of furniture and E-Waste deemed advantageous for the County to dispose of due to obsolescence/broken and deemed unnecessary for use by the county. (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of lease agreement between Resolution Copper Mine and Pinal County to fulfill the need for the establishment of modern and reliable radio communications systems for Pinal County. (Jay Vargo/Leo Lew) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of transfer of surplus property for auction that is deemed unnecessary for use by the County and of little value. (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of transfer of DRMO surplus property for auction that is deemed unnecessary for use by the County and of little value. (Levi Gibson) (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supplemental to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Pinal County and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the sharing of radio sites at Mount Lemmon and Red Rock locations. (Jay Vargo\Leo Lew) *Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept a 2016 Chevrolet Express Van (VIN #: 1GAZGPFG0G1267149). This van was purchased by the Justice Foundation with donated fund from the Bert W. Martin Foundation for $33,501.13. This van will be used by the Sheriff's Explorers to transport explores to and from their events. (Mark Lamb) *Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 2018 Victims' Rights Program Agreement Award, A.G. #: 2018- 052, between the State of Arizona, Office of the Attorney General and Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $16,800. The Victims' Rights Program funds are to support the direct costs of implementing victims' rights laws pursuant to those provisions of the ARS Title 13, Chapter 40 and the Title 8, Chapter 3, Article 7, impacting Law Enforcement/Custodial as an entity type. $10,500 (approximately 10% of wages Victims' Rights Technicians (2), and $6,300 (postage, meter rental, office supplies, copies and small equipment). This agreement to commence July 1, 2017 and terminates June 30, 2018. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the appropriation was approved in the FY 17/18 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) *AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Town of Mammoth to purchase county #13510 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71V79X125051 from Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1.00. (Mark Lamb) *BB. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Town of Kearny to purchase county #13513 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71V99X125049 from Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1.00 (Mark Lamb) *CC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RMH - a Resolution to the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names supporting the changing of the designation of US 60 to Rose Mofford Highway. (Pete Rios/Greg Stanley)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Shauna McIsaac/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen)
Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew)
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on BS-02-17-003, Dan and Karon Peer, Simplicity Communications Inc., Tax Parcel No. 511-34-006B, Count I: Violated the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections 110 Demolition, [A] 110.1 General. (Continued from August 2, 2017.) (Daniel and Karon Peer/Cedric Hay)
Discussion/approval/disapproval to limit the application of the Board of Supervisor's July 12, 2017, approval of a half percent discretionary pay increase, to take effect January 1, 2018, as follows: 1) Employees on probation as of December 31, 2017 are ineligible. 2) Part-time or temporary employees are ineligible and will not be factored into the salary amount (to include vacant positions). 3) Departments or elected officials that choose to allocate the increase equally among selected employees (i.e. the same amount to each employee) only have to submit a memo to HR indicating the employee(s) name and amount. 4) Departments or elected officials that plan to allocate differing amounts to selected employees must submit to the Board of Supervisors, through County HR, a list of employees names, position, current salary and proposed increase and a statement of justification for the individual amounts. 5) Pinal County Personnel Policy section 4.25 D 4 limiting increases to once per year is suspended for purposes of the January 1, 2018, approved half percent discretionary pay increase. 6) Employees s elected for a half percent discretionary pay increase that are at the maximum of their pay range will either: a) Be allowed a one-time payment, e qual to the amount proposed, but said payment shall not be permanently added to the employee's salary. b) Leaving PCPP 4.25.D.5 prohibiting increases above the maximum in place and employees at the maximum are ineligible for an increase. (Patrick Camunez/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of changes to: * PCPP 7.50- Sick Leave- this change is intended to help offset short-term disability required to use vacation time; * Merit Rule 2 – Adding guidance as to what positions may be made at-will; * Merit Rule 13 – Providing the same time for a hearing as the Law Enforcement Merit Rules. (Patrick Camunez/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the suspension of Constable John Acton for 30 days without pay, effective immediately, as unanimously recommended by the Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board. (Continued from September 13, 2017) (Stephen Q. Miller) ADJOURNMENT
Sep 20, 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 - September 20, 2017 (Randon Riffey/Leo Lew)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Greg Stanley)
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 September 6, 2017 and September 13, 2017 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 Liquor License Location Transfer application, series 09, of Perry C. Huellmantel, QuikTrip #495 located at 1766 W. Hunt Highway, Queen Creek, Arizona. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Person/Location Transfer and Sampling Privileges Liquor License applications, series 09, for Nicholas C. Gutilla, Safeway #3173 located at 40950 N. Ironwood Dr., San Tan Valley, Arizona 85140. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the resignation of Jere Cook, District 3, serving as a member of the Pinal County Industrial Development Authority and the appointment of Daniel Mace, District 3, 2583 E. San Isido Trail, Casa Grande, AZ 85194. Mr. Mace's term will be September 20, 2017 to September 19, 2023. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the reappointment of Francisco J. Davila, Jr., District 1, 78540 E. Mesquite Road, Dudleyville, AZ 85192 Term: September 11, 2017 to September 10, 2019 and Gilbert De Vlieger, District 2, 370 W. Twin Peaks Parkway, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Term: May 8, 2017 to May 7, 2019 to the Adjustments and Appeals Board. (Sheri Cluff) *G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a letter from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors requesting provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill to ensure that the bill’s existing $6 billion in annual mandatory conservation funding is distributed on a regionally equitable basis and to promote changes in Farm Bill programs that will begin to address regional inequities in the west and in Arizona. (Greg Stanley) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of correction for Precinct Committeeperson Appointment and Resignation due to typographical error: Democratic Appointment: PCT 71, Christa K. Simonsen, 40516 N. Jay Ln., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140; Republican Resignation: PCT 71, Christa K. Simonsen, 40516 N. Jay Ln., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. (Michele Forney/Greg Stanley) *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-FAWFCD - a Resolution to cancel the election for two board members pursuant to A.R.S. 16-410(A) for the Special Taxing District: Florence Area Watershed Flood Control District and requesting appointment of these persons who filed to be candidates to fill these respective positions for the respective term of office. (Michele Forney/Greg Stanley) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-AD17-008 - a Resolution approving the lease of County owned real property, located at 383 N. Main Street, Florence, Arizona. (AD17-008) (Robert Pate/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services Contract New Hope Program between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and Cherished Tails Senior Sanchuary. This contract will expire 01/01/2018. (Audra Michael/Greg Stanley) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-023 - a Resolution accepting from the Arizona State Land Department R/W 18-119651, for a haul road to County owned property, located in T3S, R8E, Sections 29,32,& 33, Supervisory District # 2, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. (RD17-023) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-020 - a Resolution for the acquisition, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Ocotillo Road Improvement Project , from Ironwood Drive to Kenworthy Road and to appoint the County Engineer as the Project Manager. RD17- 020 (Dale Van Winkle/louis Andersen) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-021 - a Resolution accepting from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, right-of-way AZA-022906, a roadway for public purposes known as a portion of Cattle Tank Road, located in T9S, R11E, Sections 27,28,33,& 34, Supervisory District #1; T10S, R11E, Sections 4,9,21,28,33,& 34, Supervisory District # 4, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County. (RD17-021) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-025 - a Resolution approving the reduction of Bond No. 0702094, associated with Johnson Farms, Neighborhood 4A, within Section 32, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, within Supervisory District 2. (RD17-025) (Melody Bozza/Louis Andersen) *P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Agreement to Donate Easement and Waiver of Appraisal and Compensation from Curtis E. Law and Gail M. Law, husband and wife, for a portion of Concho Road located in Section 13, T1N, R8E, Supervisory District #5, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, and legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD17-026) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-027, a Resolution accepting a Grant of Easement from Curtis E. Law and Gail M. Law, husband and wife, for a portion of Concho Road, located in Section 13, T1N, R8E, Supervisory District #5, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona, and legally described in Exhibits A attached to said Resolution. (RD17-027) (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Anderson) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RD17-028 - A Resolution approving a Purchase Agreement in the amount of Four Thousand Four Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($4,400.00) for a Permanent Drainage Easement for drainage purposes and to construct, operate and maintain a box culvert, from McCartney Road and Cox Road Farm, LLC, owner of Pinal County parcel number 505-02- 003C, located within Supervisory District 1, Township 6 South, Range 6 East, in the unincorporated area of Pinal County, Arizona. (RD17-028) (Stephanie Sullivan/Louis Andersen) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Release of Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement associated with Eagle Crest Ranch VI. (RD17-029) (Tara Harman/Louis Andersen) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the disposal of furniture and E-Waste deemed advantageous for the County to dispose of due to obsolescence/broken and deemed unnecessary for use by the county. (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of lease agreement between Resolution Copper Mine and Pinal County to fulfill the need for the establishment of modern and reliable radio communications systems for Pinal County. (Jay Vargo/Leo Lew) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of transfer of surplus property for auction that is deemed unnecessary for use by the County and of little value. (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *W. Discussion/approval/disapproval of transfer of DRMO surplus property for auction that is deemed unnecessary for use by the County and of little value. (Levi Gibson) (Levi Gibson/Leo Lew) *X. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supplemental to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Pinal County and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for the sharing of radio sites at Mount Lemmon and Red Rock locations. (Jay Vargo\Leo Lew) *Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval to accept a 2016 Chevrolet Express Van (VIN #: 1GAZGPFG0G1267149). This van was purchased by the Justice Foundation with donated fund from the Bert W. Martin Foundation for $33,501.13. This van will be used by the Sheriff's Explorers to transport explores to and from their events. (Mark Lamb) *Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 2018 Victims' Rights Program Agreement Award, A.G. #: 2018- 052, between the State of Arizona, Office of the Attorney General and Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $16,800. The Victims' Rights Program funds are to support the direct costs of implementing victims' rights laws pursuant to those provisions of the ARS Title 13, Chapter 40 and the Title 8, Chapter 3, Article 7, impacting Law Enforcement/Custodial as an entity type. $10,500 (approximately 10% of wages Victims' Rights Technicians (2), and $6,300 (postage, meter rental, office supplies, copies and small equipment). This agreement to commence July 1, 2017 and terminates June 30, 2018. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the appropriation was approved in the FY 17/18 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) *AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Town of Mammoth to purchase county #13510 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71V79X125051 from Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1.00. (Mark Lamb) *BB. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the Town of Kearny to purchase county #13513 2009 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71V99X125049 from Pinal County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1.00 (Mark Lamb) *CC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 092017-RMH - a Resolution to the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names supporting the changing of the designation of US 60 to Rose Mofford Highway. (Pete Rios/Greg Stanley)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Shauna McIsaac/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Dale Van Winkle/Louis Andersen)
Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew)
Hearing, Review and Action on appeal of Hearing Officer's decision on BS-02-17-003, Dan and Karon Peer, Simplicity Communications Inc., Tax Parcel No. 511-34-006B, Count I: Violated the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections 110 Demolition, [A] 110.1 General. (Continued from August 2, 2017.) (Daniel and Karon Peer/Cedric Hay)
Discussion/approval/disapproval to limit the application of the Board of Supervisor's July 12, 2017, approval of a half percent discretionary pay increase, to take effect January 1, 2018, as follows: 1) Employees on probation as of December 31, 2017 are ineligible. 2) Part-time or temporary employees are ineligible and will not be factored into the salary amount (to include vacant positions). 3) Departments or elected officials that choose to allocate the increase equally among selected employees (i.e. the same amount to each employee) only have to submit a memo to HR indicating the employee(s) name and amount. 4) Departments or elected officials that plan to allocate differing amounts to selected employees must submit to the Board of Supervisors, through County HR, a list of employees names, position, current salary and proposed increase and a statement of justification for the individual amounts. 5) Pinal County Personnel Policy section 4.25 D 4 limiting increases to once per year is suspended for purposes of the January 1, 2018, approved half percent discretionary pay increase. 6) Employees s elected for a half percent discretionary pay increase that are at the maximum of their pay range will either: a) Be allowed a one-time payment, e qual to the amount proposed, but said payment shall not be permanently added to the employee's salary. b) Leaving PCPP 4.25.D.5 prohibiting increases above the maximum in place and employees at the maximum are ineligible for an increase. (Patrick Camunez/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of changes to: * PCPP 7.50- Sick Leave- this change is intended to help offset short-term disability required to use vacation time; * Merit Rule 2 – Adding guidance as to what positions may be made at-will; * Merit Rule 13 – Providing the same time for a hearing as the Law Enforcement Merit Rules. (Patrick Camunez/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of the suspension of Constable John Acton for 30 days without pay, effective immediately, as unanimously recommended by the Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board. (Continued from September 13, 2017) (Stephen Q. Miller) ADJOURNMENT