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 may appear in-person or submit written comments, which shall be submitted to the ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to the meeting. Comments shall be no more than 250 words. 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.
Pinal County express their sympathy in the passing of Timothy Kanavel, Economic and Workforce Development Director. (Leo Lew)
Recognition of retirement and years of service for current employees with 20, 25 & 30 years (Q1 & Q2). (Leo Lew)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew)
Purchasing Division Report - February 17, 2021 (Shonna McBride/Lori Pruitt)
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 February 3, 2021, Regular Meeting and February 10, 2021, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supervisor Serdy's appointment of Roy Hardick, 6502 S. Foothills Dr., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118, to the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve out the term of Mr. Charles Ault, who has resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hardick's Term of Service will be February 17, 2021 to February 16, 2024. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the revised recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application for Special Event License application of Emily Ruiz for Paladin Sports Outreach for an event to be held at the Big Tin Cotton Gin, located at 1572 W. Ocotillo Rd., San Tan Valley, Arizona 85140 on Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in alignment with the CDC Events and Gathering Packet Guidelines and Governor Ducey's Executive Orders regarding, COVID. Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #2. (Natasha Kennedy) * E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application for temporary Extension of Premises (extension of licensed area for the date of March 17, 2021, through March 17, 2021) application of Deborah Harris of d/b/a Rodeo Lounge, 8333 E. Sunrise Sky Dr., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 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 per day plus per diem for Hearing Officer Services; $200 per day for a partial day (minimum 4 hours). Additional costs for administrative processing appeals database, Notice of Hearing and Notice of Decisions as explained in the pricing schedule of the contract. Term of the contract is for one year from date of award. (Natasha Kennedy) * G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of submitting an application to the National Archives for an Access to Historical records grant in the amount of $100,000. The project will include converting original paper documents from 1875-1915 from cursive type to text, digitizing collections including photography from 1875-2018, creating optical character recognition (OCR) searchable documents from the collections in portable document format (PDF), and making them available to the public on the Pinal County website. The collections include county records dating from 1875 through the Clerk of the Board's Office and the Pinal County Historical Society & Museum. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Natasha Kennedy) * H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Lease Agreement between Superstition Community Food Bank and Pinal County, pursuant to A.R.S. 11-256.01, for the property located at 575 N. Idaho Rd., Suite 701, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. The lease is for 20 years at the rate of $1.00 annually with the tenant agreeing to make improvements to the building. (Joe Ortiz/Leo Lew) * I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following Precinct Committee Person Appointments and Resignations for the Republican Party: Appointment: Pct #7, Colleen M. Carey, 59969 E. Wren Circle, Oracle, 85623; Supervisor District #1. Resignations: Pct #7, Toni M. Graves, 62111 E. Dead Wood Trail, Oracle, 85623; Pct #7, Karen B. Lanning, 31916 S. Lone Vista Way, Oracle, 85623; Supervisor District #1. Resignation: Pct #27, Georgia K. Miller, 7365 W. Willow Way, Florence, 85132; Supervisor District #2. Appointment: Pct #78, Anna M. Knorr, 22781 N. Sunset Dr., Maricopa, 85139; Supervisor District #4. (Stephanie Cooper/Himanshu Patel) * J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Casa Grande and Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the Jurisdictional Election of May 18, 2021. Supervisor District #3. (Stephanie Cooper/Himanshu Patel) * K. Discussion/approval/disapproval under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) access to confidential unemployment insurance information on program participants is necessary to verify employment wages. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Unemployment Insurance program which discloses certain confidential Unemployment Compensation information to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors (BOS), the BOS is recognized therefore as a public official under the meaning described in 20 CFR §603.2. The BOS is authorized to receive confidential UC Information from UI pursuant to 20 CFR 603 .5(e). As the authorized local elected official, the BOS entered into an “internal” agreement with DES in order to allow contracted service providers access to employment wage data for program performance purposes. EQUUS Workforce Solutions is the contracted provider of WIOA/ ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Adult and Dislocated Worker Program services. EQUUS Workforce Solutions previously operated as Arbor E&T, LLC. d/b/a ResCare Workforce Services and changed their name to Arbor E&T, LLC. d/b/a EQUUS Workforce Solutions, requiring an amendment to the internal agreement. (Joel Millman/Himanshu Patel) * L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office and Pinal County. The MOU establishes a Cooperating Agency relationship between the BLM’s New Mexico Office and Pinal County in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Sun Zia for the Sun Zia Southwest Transmission Line Project. The Sun Zia Transmission Line Project is located in Supervisor Districts #1 and #3. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Pinal County for Construction and Maintenance of an Off- Leash Dog Park. Apache Junction desires to develop the dog park within the Roy Hudson County Complex at the southeast corner of Superstition Boulevard and Idaho Road (575 North Idaho Road). This project is located in Supervisor Districts #5. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services New Hope Contracts between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and other various rescue organizations as attached. These contracts will expire in 2023. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Pet Friendly License Plate award for the Public Animal Spay/Neuter program, in the amount of $10,000. The grant will be used to promote and save animal lives. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 20/21 Pet Plate 2021 TNR grant between PetSmart Charities and Pinal County Animal Care and Control in the amount of $10,000. This grant will cover surgery costs for feral cats within Pinal County. The funds were budgeted in Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) during the FY 20/21 budget development. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Pet Friendly License Plate award for the Shelter Animal Spay/Neuter program in the amount of $7,500. The grant will be used to promote and save animal lives. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * R. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for a grant funded by Maddie's Fund. This grant agreement would be between Maddie's Fund and Pinal County Animal Care and Control, and will focus on placing microchips in owned animals in the hope to return them to their owners. The amount if awarded would be $5,000. The funds were budgeted in Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) during the FY 20/21 budget development. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Bond and Oath for John Olsen Nevitt as a member of the Board of Directors for Electrical District #6 of Pinal County, pursuant to A.R.S. 48-1745. Supervisor District #2. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * T. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 202-22- 02002 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On January 27, 2021, a bid for $700 was received by Invest in the West LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * U. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 202-22- 02101 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On January 27, 2021, a bid for $700 was received by Invest in the West LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * V. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 401-87- 010A3 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 4, 2021, a bid for $1,700 was received by R & D Investment Group LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * W. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 24905 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * X. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 36404 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 40802 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 41602 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 57301 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AB. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 58804 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $6,525 for a Drainage Easement ($3,675); Slope Easement ($1,125); Temporary Construction Easement ($1,725); property owned by Buckhorn Run LLC, parcel number 104-08- 023. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, TIS, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-031) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AD. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $4,000 for real property/right of way by Warranty Deed ($1,325); Slope Easement ($1,350); Temporary Construction Easement ($325) and Administrative Settlement ($1,000) property owned by James M. Farr and Amy M. Robertson, parcel number 104-08- 021A. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, T1S, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-032) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AE. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $2,075 for a Slope Easement ($1,400); Drainage Easement ($675) property owned by Randall Eugene Cool, parcel number 104-08-025A. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, T1S, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-036) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AF. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-074 releasing Maintenance Bond No. 800038359, and accepting into the Pinal County Highway Maintenance System the Streets Associated with San Tan Ridge C-5, Located in Section 11, Township 3 South, Range 7 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD20-74) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith) * AH. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $100,000. This grant will allow for new technology for the New Emergency Operation Center. (GA20-033) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AI. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $75,000. $30,000 will be used by the Office of Emergency Management to host training and $45,000 will be MOU back to the state of Arizona for training. (GA20-034) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AJ. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $90,000. This grant will allow the Sherriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Management to have a mobile barrier system they can move around the county. (GA20-035) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AK. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Final Plat of Fulton Homes Promenade Parcels 6, 7 & 8 (FP19-043). Supervisor District #2. (Mark Schexnayder/Lester Chow) * AL. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security under the State Homeland Security Grant Program in the amount of $43,028.28 for cybersecurity protections. If awarded, an agreement would be executed with the Arizona Department of Administration to provide the services to Pinal County communities. The project will include Security Awareness and Anti- Phishing training, and equipment purchases for Advanced Endpoint Protection, Multi- Factor Authentication, and Web Application Firewall Licensing. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AM. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application for $12,000 to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Grant Program for cybersecurity protections for portable data storage devices (USBs). The project includes an annual subscription for device control software. This project will address identified audit requirements and HIPAA compliance. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AN. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application for $5,000 to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Grant Program for an annual subscription for a cyber intelligence threat feed to enhance Pinal County's security. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AO. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2020-000655, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Chris Keller/Douglas Wolf) * AP. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Jose Mendoza Aguilar and Yadira Ceja Gudnio, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections 108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment A108.1 General and A108.1.4 Unlawful Structure. The Property is located at 28895 N. Andy Perry Dr. Florence, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Allen Quist/Kent Volkmer) * AQ. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Manuel and Reyna Galaviz, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections R105 Permits, R105.1 Required. The Property is located at Parcel #202-35-007, Coolidge, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Scott Johnson/Kent Volkmer) * AR. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Robert A. Howell, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the Pinal County Development Services Code for: Uses Permitted, Outside Storage and Parking, Vehicle Parking, and Recreational Vehicle Storage. The Property is located at 33235 E. Hewitt Station Rd, Superior, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Scott Johnson/Kent Volkmer) * AS. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Raymond Toolson, et. al., up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the Pinal County Development Services Code for: Outside Storage and Parking, Vehicle Parking, Fences and Storage and Accessory Uses. The Property is located at 42097 N. Coyote Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ. Supervisor District #2. (Allen Quist/Kent Volkmer) * AT. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an application by the Pinal County Attorney for use of up to $2,500 of anti-racketeering funds for the purchase of small digital scales for law enforcement use. This request is made in accordance with and under the authority of A.R.S. 13-2314.03 whereby before the County Attorney's Office may use any monies from the fund that the County Attorney submit an application that includes a description of what the requested monies will be used for to the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Kent Volkmer) * AU. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an application by the Pinal County Attorney for payment of $1,653.69 to three victims from the Pinal County Attorney’s Office antiracketeering revolving fund account to cover the remaining balances of claims made with the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Bad Check Program. This request is made in accordance with and under the authority of A.R.S. 13-2314.03 whereby before the County Attorney's Office may use any monies from the fund that the County Attorney submit an application that includes a description of what the requested monies will be used for to the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Kent Volkmer) * AV. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. 20-AZDOHS-OPSG- 200429-01) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (DOHS), and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2021, ending March 31, 2022, in the amount of $1,347,140. The grant will be used for daily personnel deployments in support of the DOHS operational objectives and directives associated with border security. PCSO will assist DOHS with border security by detecting, deterring, interdicting, apprehending, and prosecuting anyone identified that is associated with or involved in Human and Drug Trafficking. The Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $465,708 for January through June of 2021. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 21/22. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AX. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 19-AZDOHS-OPSG-190425- 01) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 18, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The approval accepts Amendment #1 to extend the term of the agreement to September 30, 2021. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AY. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 19-AZDOHS-OPSG-190425- 02) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 18, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The approval accepts Amendment #1 to extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2022. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AZ. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Probation Officer David Johnson Badge #388 will retire from Pinal County Adult Probation effective March 31, 2021. This officer has requested that in compliance with precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his issued duty firearm identified as: Glock Gen 4 model 45, Purchase price $25. Fair market value is approximately $420. Purchase of issued duty weapon upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-1115(A) which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase his/her weapon at a price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Kelly Sue Bohl/Rod McKone)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement #21-955-P/AMV #21AHDQ00027 for the rental of Pinal Airpark facilities to conduct “Raven’s Challenge 2021” from February 22, 2021, to March 6, 2021. Supervisor District #4. (GA20-030) (Jim Petty/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. 20-AZDOHS-OPSG- 200429-02) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2021, ending March 31, 2022. The grant will be used for the purchase of Mobile LPR's (2), LPR Speed Trailers (2), LPR Annual Subscription & Camera fees, Helicopter Spotlight, and Installation and a new DLA main Rotor Blade, in support of the Department of Homeland Security operational objectives and directives associated with border security in the amount of $447,152. The Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $423,352 for January through June of 2021. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 21/22. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb)
(7) Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-071 accepting a Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement Trust No. 8746 associated with Entrada Del Oro Unit 2 Parcel 2A, Located in Section 30 Township 1 South, Range 10 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-071) (Continued from February 3, 2021, Board Meeting) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith) (8) Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-072 accepting a Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement Trust No. 8746 associated with Entrada Del Oro Unit 2 Parcel 1B-2, Located in Section 30 Township 1 South, Range 10 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-072) (Continued from February 3, 2021, Board Meeting) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval authorizing a letter from Pinal County Board of Supervisors to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Director indicating support for the legislation authorizing the Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease, exchange and store underground a portion of their consumptively used decreed Colorado River water allocation off their reservation, within the Lower Basin of the State of Arizona. (Stephen Q. Miller)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-075 ordering the abandonment and extinguishment of an easement comprising a portion of Thunderbird Drive, 33 feet wide, commencing at Kaniksu Street, and proceeding south to Whiteley Street, located within Section 5, Township 1 North, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-075) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Welton Place and East Taylor Trail within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename North El Paso Street to North Arlington Avenue between East Alamo Street and North Tumbleweed Lane and North Blanco Drive to North Abilene Drive between East Longhorn Street and East Laredo Ranch Loop within Section 27 Township 02S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Broken Shale Drive and North Mountain View Road and between North Rosewood Drive and North Lilly Lane within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
(14) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice concerning county participation in potential economic development project. (Chris Keller/Leo Lew) (15) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and discussion of contracts subject to negotiation concerning employee health benefit provider options. (Chris Keller/Mary Ellen Sheppard) (16) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)(3) legal advice and discussion of personnel matter related to process of retaining a County Manager. (Kent Volkmer/Mary Ellen Sheppard) (17) Discussion/approval/disapproval of an executive recruitment process to fill the County Manager position. (Mary Ellen Sheppard/Stephen Q. Miller) ADJOURNMENT
Feb 17, 2021 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 may appear in-person or submit written comments, which shall be submitted to the ClerkoftheBoard@pinal.gov by close of business (5:00 p.m.) the day prior to the meeting. Comments shall be no more than 250 words. 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.
Pinal County express their sympathy in the passing of Timothy Kanavel, Economic and Workforce Development Director. (Leo Lew)
Recognition of retirement and years of service for current employees with 20, 25 & 30 years (Q1 & Q2). (Leo Lew)
County Manager's Report (Information Only). (Leo Lew)
Purchasing Division Report - February 17, 2021 (Shonna McBride/Lori Pruitt)
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 February 3, 2021, Regular Meeting and February 10, 2021, Special Session Meeting of the Board of Supervisors. (Natasha Kennedy) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Natasha Kennedy) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Supervisor Serdy's appointment of Roy Hardick, 6502 S. Foothills Dr., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118, to the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve out the term of Mr. Charles Ault, who has resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hardick's Term of Service will be February 17, 2021 to February 16, 2024. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the revised recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application for Special Event License application of Emily Ruiz for Paladin Sports Outreach for an event to be held at the Big Tin Cotton Gin, located at 1572 W. Ocotillo Rd., San Tan Valley, Arizona 85140 on Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in alignment with the CDC Events and Gathering Packet Guidelines and Governor Ducey's Executive Orders regarding, COVID. Additionally, authorizing the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #2. (Natasha Kennedy) * E. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control of application for temporary Extension of Premises (extension of licensed area for the date of March 17, 2021, through March 17, 2021) application of Deborah Harris of d/b/a Rodeo Lounge, 8333 E. Sunrise Sky Dr., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute and submit all necessary documents to the State. Supervisor District #5. (Natasha Kennedy) * F. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the 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 per day plus per diem for Hearing Officer Services; $200 per day for a partial day (minimum 4 hours). Additional costs for administrative processing appeals database, Notice of Hearing and Notice of Decisions as explained in the pricing schedule of the contract. Term of the contract is for one year from date of award. (Natasha Kennedy) * G. Discussion/approval/disapproval of submitting an application to the National Archives for an Access to Historical records grant in the amount of $100,000. The project will include converting original paper documents from 1875-1915 from cursive type to text, digitizing collections including photography from 1875-2018, creating optical character recognition (OCR) searchable documents from the collections in portable document format (PDF), and making them available to the public on the Pinal County website. The collections include county records dating from 1875 through the Clerk of the Board's Office and the Pinal County Historical Society & Museum. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Natasha Kennedy) * H. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Lease Agreement between Superstition Community Food Bank and Pinal County, pursuant to A.R.S. 11-256.01, for the property located at 575 N. Idaho Rd., Suite 701, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. The lease is for 20 years at the rate of $1.00 annually with the tenant agreeing to make improvements to the building. (Joe Ortiz/Leo Lew) * I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the following Precinct Committee Person Appointments and Resignations for the Republican Party: Appointment: Pct #7, Colleen M. Carey, 59969 E. Wren Circle, Oracle, 85623; Supervisor District #1. Resignations: Pct #7, Toni M. Graves, 62111 E. Dead Wood Trail, Oracle, 85623; Pct #7, Karen B. Lanning, 31916 S. Lone Vista Way, Oracle, 85623; Supervisor District #1. Resignation: Pct #27, Georgia K. Miller, 7365 W. Willow Way, Florence, 85132; Supervisor District #2. Appointment: Pct #78, Anna M. Knorr, 22781 N. Sunset Dr., Maricopa, 85139; Supervisor District #4. (Stephanie Cooper/Himanshu Patel) * J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Casa Grande and Pinal County Elections Department for the preparation and conduct of the Jurisdictional Election of May 18, 2021. Supervisor District #3. (Stephanie Cooper/Himanshu Patel) * K. Discussion/approval/disapproval under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) access to confidential unemployment insurance information on program participants is necessary to verify employment wages. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Unemployment Insurance program which discloses certain confidential Unemployment Compensation information to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors (BOS), the BOS is recognized therefore as a public official under the meaning described in 20 CFR §603.2. The BOS is authorized to receive confidential UC Information from UI pursuant to 20 CFR 603 .5(e). As the authorized local elected official, the BOS entered into an “internal” agreement with DES in order to allow contracted service providers access to employment wage data for program performance purposes. EQUUS Workforce Solutions is the contracted provider of WIOA/ ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Adult and Dislocated Worker Program services. EQUUS Workforce Solutions previously operated as Arbor E&T, LLC. d/b/a ResCare Workforce Services and changed their name to Arbor E&T, LLC. d/b/a EQUUS Workforce Solutions, requiring an amendment to the internal agreement. (Joel Millman/Himanshu Patel) * L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office and Pinal County. The MOU establishes a Cooperating Agency relationship between the BLM’s New Mexico Office and Pinal County in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for the Sun Zia for the Sun Zia Southwest Transmission Line Project. The Sun Zia Transmission Line Project is located in Supervisor Districts #1 and #3. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Apache Junction and Pinal County for Construction and Maintenance of an Off- Leash Dog Park. Apache Junction desires to develop the dog park within the Roy Hudson County Complex at the southeast corner of Superstition Boulevard and Idaho Road (575 North Idaho Road). This project is located in Supervisor Districts #5. (Kent Taylor/Himanshu Patel) * N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the General Services New Hope Contracts between Pinal County Animal Care and Control and other various rescue organizations as attached. These contracts will expire in 2023. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Pet Friendly License Plate award for the Public Animal Spay/Neuter program, in the amount of $10,000. The grant will be used to promote and save animal lives. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * P. Discussion/approval/disapproval of FY 20/21 Pet Plate 2021 TNR grant between PetSmart Charities and Pinal County Animal Care and Control in the amount of $10,000. This grant will cover surgery costs for feral cats within Pinal County. The funds were budgeted in Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) during the FY 20/21 budget development. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Pet Friendly License Plate award for the Shelter Animal Spay/Neuter program in the amount of $7,500. The grant will be used to promote and save animal lives. Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * R. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for a grant funded by Maddie's Fund. This grant agreement would be between Maddie's Fund and Pinal County Animal Care and Control, and will focus on placing microchips in owned animals in the hope to return them to their owners. The amount if awarded would be $5,000. The funds were budgeted in Fund 81 (Animal Control/Animal Care) during the FY 20/21 budget development. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Audra Michael/Mary Ellen Sheppard) * S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Bond and Oath for John Olsen Nevitt as a member of the Board of Directors for Electrical District #6 of Pinal County, pursuant to A.R.S. 48-1745. Supervisor District #2. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * T. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 202-22- 02002 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On January 27, 2021, a bid for $700 was received by Invest in the West LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * U. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 202-22- 02101 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On January 27, 2021, a bid for $700 was received by Invest in the West LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * V. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 401-87- 010A3 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 4, 2021, a bid for $1,700 was received by R & D Investment Group LLC. Supervisor District #1. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * W. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 24905 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * X. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 36404 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * Y. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 40802 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * Z. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 41602 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AA. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 57301 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AB. Discussion/approval/disapproval for the sale of State Tax Deeded parcel 511-63- 58804 pursuant to A.R.S. 42-18302. The parcel was previously advertised for auction on September 10, 2019, receiving no bids at the time. On February 2, 2021, a bid for $5,001 was received by Patterson Enterprises: Construction, LLC. Supervisor District #4. (Pamela Villarreal/Lori Pruitt) * AC. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $6,525 for a Drainage Easement ($3,675); Slope Easement ($1,125); Temporary Construction Easement ($1,725); property owned by Buckhorn Run LLC, parcel number 104-08- 023. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, TIS, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-031) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AD. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $4,000 for real property/right of way by Warranty Deed ($1,325); Slope Easement ($1,350); Temporary Construction Easement ($325) and Administrative Settlement ($1,000) property owned by James M. Farr and Amy M. Robertson, parcel number 104-08- 021A. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, T1S, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-032) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AE. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $2,075 for a Slope Easement ($1,400); Drainage Easement ($675) property owned by Randall Eugene Cool, parcel number 104-08-025A. This is an acquisition for the Meridian Road Project. This property is located within Section 31, T1S, R8E. Supervisor District #2. (GA20-036) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith) * AF. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-074 releasing Maintenance Bond No. 800038359, and accepting into the Pinal County Highway Maintenance System the Streets Associated with San Tan Ridge C-5, Located in Section 11, Township 3 South, Range 7 East. Supervisor District #2. (RD20-74) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith) * AH. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $100,000. This grant will allow for new technology for the New Emergency Operation Center. (GA20-033) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AI. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $75,000. $30,000 will be used by the Office of Emergency Management to host training and $45,000 will be MOU back to the state of Arizona for training. (GA20-034) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AJ. Discussion/approval/disapproval to apply for the Arizona State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $90,000. This grant will allow the Sherriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Management to have a mobile barrier system they can move around the county. (GA20-035) (Charles Kmet/Andrew Smith) * AK. Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Final Plat of Fulton Homes Promenade Parcels 6, 7 & 8 (FP19-043). Supervisor District #2. (Mark Schexnayder/Lester Chow) * AL. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security under the State Homeland Security Grant Program in the amount of $43,028.28 for cybersecurity protections. If awarded, an agreement would be executed with the Arizona Department of Administration to provide the services to Pinal County communities. The project will include Security Awareness and Anti- Phishing training, and equipment purchases for Advanced Endpoint Protection, Multi- Factor Authentication, and Web Application Firewall Licensing. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AM. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application for $12,000 to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Grant Program for cybersecurity protections for portable data storage devices (USBs). The project includes an annual subscription for device control software. This project will address identified audit requirements and HIPAA compliance. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AN. Discussion/approval/disapproval to submit an application for $5,000 to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Grant Program for an annual subscription for a cyber intelligence threat feed to enhance Pinal County's security. (Heather Patel/Lori Pruitt/Steven Frazier) * AO. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2020-000655, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Chris Keller/Douglas Wolf) * AP. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Jose Mendoza Aguilar and Yadira Ceja Gudnio, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections 108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment A108.1 General and A108.1.4 Unlawful Structure. The Property is located at 28895 N. Andy Perry Dr. Florence, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Allen Quist/Kent Volkmer) * AQ. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Manuel and Reyna Galaviz, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 1 sections R105 Permits, R105.1 Required. The Property is located at Parcel #202-35-007, Coolidge, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Scott Johnson/Kent Volkmer) * AR. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Robert A. Howell, up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the Pinal County Development Services Code for: Uses Permitted, Outside Storage and Parking, Vehicle Parking, and Recreational Vehicle Storage. The Property is located at 33235 E. Hewitt Station Rd, Superior, AZ. Supervisor District #1. (Scott Johnson/Kent Volkmer) * AS. Discussion/approval/disapproval to authorize Pinal County Attorney to take all necessary action to enforce the Civil Hearing Office finding of violations against Raymond Toolson, et. al., up to and including filing a complaint in Superior Court, utilizing appropriate resources to remedy the violations, and file liens for the cost of recovery. The property owner was found in violation of the Pinal County Development Services Code for: Outside Storage and Parking, Vehicle Parking, Fences and Storage and Accessory Uses. The Property is located at 42097 N. Coyote Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ. Supervisor District #2. (Allen Quist/Kent Volkmer) * AT. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an application by the Pinal County Attorney for use of up to $2,500 of anti-racketeering funds for the purchase of small digital scales for law enforcement use. This request is made in accordance with and under the authority of A.R.S. 13-2314.03 whereby before the County Attorney's Office may use any monies from the fund that the County Attorney submit an application that includes a description of what the requested monies will be used for to the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Kent Volkmer) * AU. Discussion/approval/disapproval of an application by the Pinal County Attorney for payment of $1,653.69 to three victims from the Pinal County Attorney’s Office antiracketeering revolving fund account to cover the remaining balances of claims made with the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Bad Check Program. This request is made in accordance with and under the authority of A.R.S. 13-2314.03 whereby before the County Attorney's Office may use any monies from the fund that the County Attorney submit an application that includes a description of what the requested monies will be used for to the Board of Supervisors for approval. (Kent Volkmer) * AV. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. 20-AZDOHS-OPSG- 200429-01) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (DOHS), and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2021, ending March 31, 2022, in the amount of $1,347,140. The grant will be used for daily personnel deployments in support of the DOHS operational objectives and directives associated with border security. PCSO will assist DOHS with border security by detecting, deterring, interdicting, apprehending, and prosecuting anyone identified that is associated with or involved in Human and Drug Trafficking. The Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $465,708 for January through June of 2021. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 21/22. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb) * AX. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 19-AZDOHS-OPSG-190425- 01) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 18, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The approval accepts Amendment #1 to extend the term of the agreement to September 30, 2021. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AY. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Subrecipient Agreement Operations Stonegarden Grant Program Equipment Award (No. 19-AZDOHS-OPSG-190425- 02) between Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Department of Homeland Security, the original term of the agreement effective on March 18, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The approval accepts Amendment #1 to extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2022. This does not require a fiscal year budget amendment as the budget was approved in the FY 20/21 Final Budget. (Mark Lamb) * AZ. Discussion/approval/disapproval for Probation Officer David Johnson Badge #388 will retire from Pinal County Adult Probation effective March 31, 2021. This officer has requested that in compliance with precedence and protocol, he be permitted to purchase his issued duty firearm identified as: Glock Gen 4 model 45, Purchase price $25. Fair market value is approximately $420. Purchase of issued duty weapon upon retirement is also in compliance with A.R.S. 38-1115(A) which allows a law enforcement officer upon his/her retirement to purchase his/her weapon at a price determined by the administrator of the agency. (Kelly Sue Bohl/Rod McKone)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Intergovernmental Agreement #21-955-P/AMV #21AHDQ00027 for the rental of Pinal Airpark facilities to conduct “Raven’s Challenge 2021” from February 22, 2021, to March 6, 2021. Supervisor District #4. (GA20-030) (Jim Petty/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval for Award Agreement (No. 20-AZDOHS-OPSG- 200429-02) between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, through the Pinal County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 2021, ending March 31, 2022. The grant will be used for the purchase of Mobile LPR's (2), LPR Speed Trailers (2), LPR Annual Subscription & Camera fees, Helicopter Spotlight, and Installation and a new DLA main Rotor Blade, in support of the Department of Homeland Security operational objectives and directives associated with border security in the amount of $447,152. The Acceptance requires an amendment to the FY 20/21 budget to transfer reserve appropriation only from Fund 213 (Grants/Project Contingency) to Fund 203 (Sheriff's Grants) to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations. The appropriation is a pro-rated amount of $423,352 for January through June of 2021. The remaining amount will be budgeted in FY 21/22. There is no impact on the General Fund. (Mark Lamb)
(7) Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-071 accepting a Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement Trust No. 8746 associated with Entrada Del Oro Unit 2 Parcel 2A, Located in Section 30 Township 1 South, Range 10 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-071) (Continued from February 3, 2021, Board Meeting) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith) (8) Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-072 accepting a Third Party Trust Assurance Agreement Trust No. 8746 associated with Entrada Del Oro Unit 2 Parcel 1B-2, Located in Section 30 Township 1 South, Range 10 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-072) (Continued from February 3, 2021, Board Meeting) (Claudia Ibarra/Andrew Smith)
Discussion/approval/disapproval authorizing a letter from Pinal County Board of Supervisors to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Director indicating support for the legislation authorizing the Colorado River Indian Tribes to lease, exchange and store underground a portion of their consumptively used decreed Colorado River water allocation off their reservation, within the Lower Basin of the State of Arizona. (Stephen Q. Miller)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 021721-RD20-075 ordering the abandonment and extinguishment of an easement comprising a portion of Thunderbird Drive, 33 feet wide, commencing at Kaniksu Street, and proceeding south to Whiteley Street, located within Section 5, Township 1 North, Range 8 East. Supervisor District #5. (RD20-075) (Celeste Garza/Andrew Smith)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Welton Place and East Taylor Trail within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename North El Paso Street to North Arlington Avenue between East Alamo Street and North Tumbleweed Lane and North Blanco Drive to North Abilene Drive between East Longhorn Street and East Laredo Ranch Loop within Section 27 Township 02S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
Public Hearing and discussion/approval/disapproval to rename East Palamino Way to East Palomino Way between North Broken Shale Drive and North Mountain View Road and between North Rosewood Drive and North Lilly Lane within Section 29 Township 03S Range 08E, San Tan Valley, Pinal County, Arizona. Supervisor District #2. (Brian Hurskainen/Lester Chow)
(14) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice concerning county participation in potential economic development project. (Chris Keller/Leo Lew) (15) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and discussion of contracts subject to negotiation concerning employee health benefit provider options. (Chris Keller/Mary Ellen Sheppard) (16) Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)(3) legal advice and discussion of personnel matter related to process of retaining a County Manager. (Kent Volkmer/Mary Ellen Sheppard) (17) Discussion/approval/disapproval of an executive recruitment process to fill the County Manager position. (Mary Ellen Sheppard/Stephen Q. Miller) ADJOURNMENT