Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
Presentation of Judge Marie A Lorona's, Justice of the Peace, Official Letter of Retirement. (Judge Marie A. Lorona)
Consent Items A - F, H - O & Q - V *A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the minutes December 10, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Interim Permit/Person Transfer Application, series 06, of Troy Allen Letwak for Ore House Hilltop Tavern located at 1200 N. Jefferson Dr., Oracle, Arizona 85623. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Samantha A. Yarberough, Arizona City Chamber of Commerce, for a charitable event to be held at Sunland Gin Road and Alsdorf Road, Arizona City, Arizona 85123 on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Finance Department to issue a replacement check in the amount of $4,600.00, Check No. 93314876, dated 03/05/13 was never cashed and is now stale-dated. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Treasurer's Office to issue a replacement check in the amount of $27.66, Check No. T132126, dated 10/22/13, for Verizon Corporate Services Group, Inc. was never cashed and is now stale-dated. (Sheri Cluff) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval for a $10,000.00 contribution to the Copper Corridor Economic Coalition for the purpose of conducting a needs and capabilities assessment for Broadband services in the Copper Corridor region of Pinal County. This contribution was proposed to the BOS at a special Session on December 10, 2014. Adequate funding already exists in the Economic Development Department Budget for the contribution. *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-GA14-008 authorizing Pinal County to enter into an Equipment Lease Agreement with the Town of Kearny. The Agreement will establish procedures for sharing equipment, materials and services, and defining legal relationships and responsibilities. (Stephanie Maack/Louis Andersen) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order No. 1 for Contract FL13-024 for the Rancho Bella Vista Flood Mitigation, extending the contract completion date by 30 calendar days. (FL13-024) (Christopher Wanamaker/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order No. 15 extending the contract completion date for Contract No. ED-0301, the Kelvin Bridge Replacement, an additional 365 calendar days to December 31, 2015. (ED13-0301) (Joe Ortiz/Louis Andersen) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-AD-0204-RS, electing full payment option of Title 1 of the Secure Rural Schools Community Self-Determination Act Forest Fee Reserve Payment System. (AD-0204) (Jacque Armstrong/Louis Andersen) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-AD-0204 designating 15% of Forest Fee Reserve to be allocated to Title II Local Projects. (AD-0204) (Jacque Armstrong/Louis Andersen) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-DRLF authorizing the County to enter into a Second Amendment to the, July 1, 2009, Development Agreement for the Durham Regional Landfill to amend the agreement with regard to the Road Improvements Phasing Schedule (orginally Exhibit “E”). (Lester Chow/Himanshu Patel) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-009-14: 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 24, 2015 from 9 AM to 4 PM. (Emma Cortez/Himanshu Patel) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of S-031-14-FP, Re-plat of SaddleBrooke Phase II Unit Fifty, a re-plat of SaddleBrooke Phase II Unit 50 as recorded in Cabinet H, Slide 089. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of S-041-14-FP, Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., applicant, requesting a waiver from Section 3.35.040 in the Subdivision Regulations, which requires a subdivision with any lot 12,000 square feet or small to adhere to the residential design requirements. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070214-PCHD - A Resolution authorizing Pinal County Housing Department to charge uncollectible, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) vacated tenant accounts totaling $5,523.61 for Uncollectible Debt as a loss. These accounts have been referred to a collection agency with no success in collecting monies owed. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2014-000381, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of appointment of Republican Precinct Committeepeople: PCT 92 Camilo M. Gotay 39011 S. Running Roses Ln. Tucson (SaddleBrooke), AZ 85739; PCT 99 Barbara A. Vaade 155 E. Rodeo Rd. #57 Casa Grande, AZ 85122; PCT 41 Harold W. Vangilder 1641 E. Christine St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122. (Virginia Ross) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Hon. Larry Bravo, Superior/Kearny Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Marie 'Toni' Lorona, Roger Valdez, Andrew 'Andy' Ramirez, Robert D. Kent and Luigi 'Lou' Digirolamo as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is required as funds previously allocated for pro tem judges is sufficient at this time. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position in that cost center is available. (Hon. Larry Bravo, Superior/Kearny Justice of the Peace)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of thank you letters to Congress and Representatives regarding their actions in support of the Resolution Copper land exchange. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-013-14: Dennis Lusk, applicant, to allow the “Lost Dutchman Marathon” running event, February 15, 2015, from Peralta Trailhead on Arizona State Land, along Hwy 60 through Gold Canyon, finishing at the Rodeo Grounds in Apache Junction. (Emma Cortez/Himanshu Patel)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) 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 the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors meeting minutes of December 3, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Contract Amendment No. 2 between Pinal County Flood Control District and the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Contract No. 2007-2664IGA, for the purpose of providing support for the Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) products to detect differential subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal at areas of ground movement being studied by the District. This addendum would extend the contract term until December 31, 2025. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the authorization of the Chairman of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors to sign the community acknowledgment section of the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) application for a floodplain delineation on a portion of the Queen Creek Wash which impacts the Church Farm Development in Northern Pinal County. The LOMR submittal requests that a portion of the EFFECTIVE Zone A boundaries be revised to Zone X and a portion revised to Zone AE. The study area is located entirely within the Town of Queen Creek, and is roughly located between Meridian/Moeur Road on the west and a point 500 feet upstream of the Kennedy Road Alignment on the east. The study area is within a portion of Sections 30, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. The FEMA Effective FIRM Panel for the study area is the Pinal County Panel 0475E, Map Number 04021C0475E, Effective Date December 4th, 2007. This LOMR was prepared for a private land developer by the engineering firm Atwell, LLC and does not rely on the construction of any flood control structures. (Christopher Wanamaker/Louis Andersen)
Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew) 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 the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors meeting minutes of December 3, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of accepting a reim bursement from Universal Service Fund (E-rate) in the amount of $89,626.62 These funds di scount the Library District telecommunications lines. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tom Schryer) 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 the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Director meeting minutes of December 17, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment No. 2 to the 2014 Contract with Arizona Family Health Partnership for Family Planning Services. The term of this amendment will be December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015. The total amended contract amount is not to exceed $315,469.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. ADHS12-022141 with Arizona Department of Health Services for Population Health Policy Initiative services. The term of this Amendment will be April 1, 2015 to Jun e 30, 2015. The total Amendment amount will be $21,538.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of PZ-PD-008-14: requesting an amendment to a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District on 81.36± acres to plan and develop the 250 lot Bella Camino Planned Area Development; situated in a portion of the SE ¼ Section 17, T03S, R08E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 210-17-001A, and 002 (legal on file). Located on the northwest corner of Gantzel Road and Bella Vista Road in the San Tan Valley area. Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval with 31 stipulations. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorizing the appointment off the county's pre-approved outside counsel list of Roberta Livesay from the firm Helm & Kyle to represent the county in tax case TX2011-000736 (which has been consolidated with TX2012-000587 and TX2013-000321) because this matter presents similar issues to a case she is already handling for the county. This appointment is made with the consent and approval of the County Attorney pursuant to Pinal County Procurement Code section PC1-105(E)(4) and with the Assessor's consent. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller/Doug Wolf)
11. Discussion/approval/disapproval of representation by the Arizona Attorney General's Office in centrally valued property tax cases TX2014-000189, TX2014-000329 and TX2014-000629 as discussed in executive session on January 7, 2015. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) 14. Executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and pending litigation concerning centrally valued property tax cases TX2014-000189, TX2014-000329 and TX2014-000629. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller)
12. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 8, 2015 and term of said appointment. (Anthony Smith) 13. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 8, 2015 and term of said appointment to coincide with the Chairman. (Anthony Smith)
Work Session to discuss Recreation Vehicles as guest housing. No action will be taken. (Wesley LaCrosse/Hiamnshu Patel)
Work Session to discuss Code Compliance update and a presentation of the Open Range law. No action will be taken. (Wesley LaCrosse/Himanshu Patel
Call to Public - Consideration and discussion of comments from the public. Those wishing to address the Pinal County Board of Supervisors need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
Presentation of Judge Marie A Lorona's, Justice of the Peace, Official Letter of Retirement. (Judge Marie A. Lorona)
Consent Items A - F, H - O & Q - V *A. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the minutes December 10, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) *B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the current billings before the Board. (Sheri Cluff) *C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Interim Permit/Person Transfer Application, series 06, of Troy Allen Letwak for Ore House Hilltop Tavern located at 1200 N. Jefferson Dr., Oracle, Arizona 85623. (Sheri Cluff) *D. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the Special Event License application of Samantha A. Yarberough, Arizona City Chamber of Commerce, for a charitable event to be held at Sunland Gin Road and Alsdorf Road, Arizona City, Arizona 85123 on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. (Sheri Cluff) *E. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Finance Department to issue a replacement check in the amount of $4,600.00, Check No. 93314876, dated 03/05/13 was never cashed and is now stale-dated. (Sheri Cluff) *F. Discussion/approval/disapproval to direct the Pinal County Treasurer's Office to issue a replacement check in the amount of $27.66, Check No. T132126, dated 10/22/13, for Verizon Corporate Services Group, Inc. was never cashed and is now stale-dated. (Sheri Cluff) *H. Discussion/approval/disapproval for a $10,000.00 contribution to the Copper Corridor Economic Coalition for the purpose of conducting a needs and capabilities assessment for Broadband services in the Copper Corridor region of Pinal County. This contribution was proposed to the BOS at a special Session on December 10, 2014. Adequate funding already exists in the Economic Development Department Budget for the contribution. *I. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-GA14-008 authorizing Pinal County to enter into an Equipment Lease Agreement with the Town of Kearny. The Agreement will establish procedures for sharing equipment, materials and services, and defining legal relationships and responsibilities. (Stephanie Maack/Louis Andersen) *J. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order No. 1 for Contract FL13-024 for the Rancho Bella Vista Flood Mitigation, extending the contract completion date by 30 calendar days. (FL13-024) (Christopher Wanamaker/Louis Andersen) *K. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Change Order No. 15 extending the contract completion date for Contract No. ED-0301, the Kelvin Bridge Replacement, an additional 365 calendar days to December 31, 2015. (ED13-0301) (Joe Ortiz/Louis Andersen) *L. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-AD-0204-RS, electing full payment option of Title 1 of the Secure Rural Schools Community Self-Determination Act Forest Fee Reserve Payment System. (AD-0204) (Jacque Armstrong/Louis Andersen) *M. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-AD-0204 designating 15% of Forest Fee Reserve to be allocated to Title II Local Projects. (AD-0204) (Jacque Armstrong/Louis Andersen) *N. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 010715-DRLF authorizing the County to enter into a Second Amendment to the, July 1, 2009, Development Agreement for the Durham Regional Landfill to amend the agreement with regard to the Road Improvements Phasing Schedule (orginally Exhibit “E”). (Lester Chow/Himanshu Patel) *O. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-009-14: 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 24, 2015 from 9 AM to 4 PM. (Emma Cortez/Himanshu Patel) *Q. Discussion/approval/disapproval of S-031-14-FP, Re-plat of SaddleBrooke Phase II Unit Fifty, a re-plat of SaddleBrooke Phase II Unit 50 as recorded in Cabinet H, Slide 089. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel) *R. Discussion/approval/disapproval of S-041-14-FP, Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., applicant, requesting a waiver from Section 3.35.040 in the Subdivision Regulations, which requires a subdivision with any lot 12,000 square feet or small to adhere to the residential design requirements. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel) *S. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Resolution No. 070214-PCHD - A Resolution authorizing Pinal County Housing Department to charge uncollectible, U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) vacated tenant accounts totaling $5,523.61 for Uncollectible Debt as a loss. These accounts have been referred to a collection agency with no success in collecting monies owed. (Adeline Allen/Leo Lew) *T. Discussion/approval/disapproval of proposed settlement of property tax valuation appeal case number ST2014-000381, pending in the Arizona Tax Court, and authorization of counsel to execute all documents necessary to finalize settlement. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) *U. Discussion/approval/disapproval of appointment of Republican Precinct Committeepeople: PCT 92 Camilo M. Gotay 39011 S. Running Roses Ln. Tucson (SaddleBrooke), AZ 85739; PCT 99 Barbara A. Vaade 155 E. Rodeo Rd. #57 Casa Grande, AZ 85122; PCT 41 Harold W. Vangilder 1641 E. Christine St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122. (Virginia Ross) *V. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the request by the Hon. Larry Bravo, Superior/Kearny Justice of the Peace, for the appointment of Marie 'Toni' Lorona, Roger Valdez, Andrew 'Andy' Ramirez, Robert D. Kent and Luigi 'Lou' Digirolamo as Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore. Said appointment is made by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. No additional budget capacity is required as funds previously allocated for pro tem judges is sufficient at this time. Approval of this request will authorize Human Resources to create a new position, in cost center 2600214, if no vacant position in that cost center is available. (Hon. Larry Bravo, Superior/Kearny Justice of the Peace)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of thank you letters to Congress and Representatives regarding their actions in support of the Resolution Copper land exchange. (Greg Stanley)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of Special Event Permit SEP-013-14: Dennis Lusk, applicant, to allow the “Lost Dutchman Marathon” running event, February 15, 2015, from Peralta Trailhead on Arizona State Land, along Hwy 60 through Gold Canyon, finishing at the Rodeo Grounds in Apache Junction. (Emma Cortez/Himanshu Patel)
Meeting of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) 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 the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors meeting minutes of December 3, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Contract Amendment No. 2 between Pinal County Flood Control District and the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Contract No. 2007-2664IGA, for the purpose of providing support for the Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) products to detect differential subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal at areas of ground movement being studied by the District. This addendum would extend the contract term until December 31, 2025. (Elise Moore/Louis Andersen) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the authorization of the Chairman of the Pinal County Flood Control District Board of Directors to sign the community acknowledgment section of the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) application for a floodplain delineation on a portion of the Queen Creek Wash which impacts the Church Farm Development in Northern Pinal County. The LOMR submittal requests that a portion of the EFFECTIVE Zone A boundaries be revised to Zone X and a portion revised to Zone AE. The study area is located entirely within the Town of Queen Creek, and is roughly located between Meridian/Moeur Road on the west and a point 500 feet upstream of the Kennedy Road Alignment on the east. The study area is within a portion of Sections 30, Township 2 South, Range 8 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona. The FEMA Effective FIRM Panel for the study area is the Pinal County Panel 0475E, Map Number 04021C0475E, Effective Date December 4th, 2007. This LOMR was prepared for a private land developer by the engineering firm Atwell, LLC and does not rely on the construction of any flood control structures. (Christopher Wanamaker/Louis Andersen)
Meeting of the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew) 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 the Pinal County Library District Board of Directors meeting minutes of December 3, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of accepting a reim bursement from Universal Service Fund (E-rate) in the amount of $89,626.62 These funds di scount the Library District telecommunications lines. (Denise Keller/Leo Lew)
Meeting of the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Directors. (Tom Schryer) 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 the Pinal County Public Health Services District Board of Director meeting minutes of December 17, 2014. (Sheri Cluff) * B. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment No. 2 to the 2014 Contract with Arizona Family Health Partnership for Family Planning Services. The term of this amendment will be December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015. The total amended contract amount is not to exceed $315,469.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew) * C. Discussion/approval/disapproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. ADHS12-022141 with Arizona Department of Health Services for Population Health Policy Initiative services. The term of this Amendment will be April 1, 2015 to Jun e 30, 2015. The total Amendment amount will be $21,538.00. (Tom Schryer/Leo Lew)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of PZ-PD-008-14: requesting an amendment to a Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay District on 81.36± acres to plan and develop the 250 lot Bella Camino Planned Area Development; situated in a portion of the SE ¼ Section 17, T03S, R08E G&SRB&M, tax parcels 210-17-001A, and 002 (legal on file). Located on the northwest corner of Gantzel Road and Bella Vista Road in the San Tan Valley area. Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval with 31 stipulations. (Dedrick Denton/Himanshu Patel)
Discussion/approval/disapproval of authorizing the appointment off the county's pre-approved outside counsel list of Roberta Livesay from the firm Helm & Kyle to represent the county in tax case TX2011-000736 (which has been consolidated with TX2012-000587 and TX2013-000321) because this matter presents similar issues to a case she is already handling for the county. This appointment is made with the consent and approval of the County Attorney pursuant to Pinal County Procurement Code section PC1-105(E)(4) and with the Assessor's consent. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller/Doug Wolf)
11. Discussion/approval/disapproval of representation by the Arizona Attorney General's Office in centrally valued property tax cases TX2014-000189, TX2014-000329 and TX2014-000629 as discussed in executive session on January 7, 2015. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller) 14. Executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3)(4) for legal advice and pending litigation concerning centrally valued property tax cases TX2014-000189, TX2014-000329 and TX2014-000629. (Lando Voyles/Chris Keller)
12. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 8, 2015 and term of said appointment. (Anthony Smith) 13. Discussion/approval/disapproval of the appointment of Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors effective January 8, 2015 and term of said appointment to coincide with the Chairman. (Anthony Smith)
Work Session to discuss Recreation Vehicles as guest housing. No action will be taken. (Wesley LaCrosse/Hiamnshu Patel)
Work Session to discuss Code Compliance update and a presentation of the Open Range law. No action will be taken. (Wesley LaCrosse/Himanshu Patel