Pinal County, AZ

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold morning and afternoon sessions on September 9, 2026, to hear cases involving animal-related violations. Most citations are for lack of license, animals at large, or vicious acts, with some also for failure to quarantine, no kennel permit, or lack of water. The hearing officer will decide on these cases.

• Denice A. Crotts cited for at large (warning), vicious act (warning), and failure to quarantine
• William Douglas Sr. Warren cited for no license (x7) and no kennel permit class 1
• Edward C. Baldenegro cited for no license (x14), no kennel permit, and vicious act
• Dawud Rashid cited for at large (x5) and vicious act (x50 and x30)
• Francisco Guzman-Villegas cited for no water (x6)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold a morning session on September 10, 2026, to hear eight code enforcement cases. Cases include alleged unsafe structures, zoning clearance violations, and outside storage/parking violations. The hearings are before Hearing Officers Marcia Fredman and Sierra Ruggiero.

• Unsafe structures case against J'Hon-Paul and Vonda Fronatt (BS26-00003)
• Unsafe structures case against Reyna Vasquez-Elorza (BS26-00010)
• Zoning clearance violation against Theresa Ann & Hector M. Zepeda (ZO26-0015)
• Outside storage and parking violations against Manuel A. Galaviz & Cecilia Alcaraz Baca Reyna (ZO26-0028)
• Outside storage violations against three other respondents (ZO26-0034, ZO26-0035, ZO26-0040, ZO26-0042)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold morning and afternoon sessions on September 16, 2026, to hear cases involving animal-related violations such as failure to license, lack of kennel, animals at large, and vicious acts. Multiple respondents are scheduled, each facing one or more counts. The hearings are administrative proceedings to address these citations.

• Cindi Jackson: no kennel (Class 4) and no license (x14)
• Luz Alvarez: failure to license (x12 with 12 priors), at large (x1 with 1 prior), no kennel (Class 2, x1 with 1 prior)
• Jaden Washman: at large (ED class) and vicious act (ED class)
• Brandy Monroy: no license (x3), at large (warning), medical neglect
• Michael Calloway: no license (x2), excessive feces (x2), medical neglect (x1)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold hearings on September 17, 2026, for multiple respondents facing zoning and rubbish/trash violations. Cases include fence, parking, storage, and permit issues, as well as rubbish, trash, debris, weeds, and filth complaints. The hearings are scheduled for the morning session at 8:30 AM.

• Zoning violations for Guerrero (fence, permits, parking, storage) - Case ZO26-0050
• Zoning violation for Kevin Neilson Living Trust (vehicle parking) - Case ZO26-0051
• Zoning violations for Garcia/Ward (accessory use) and Martinez (permits) - Cases ZO26-0017, ZO26-0049
• Rubbish/trash/debris/weeds violations for Deason & Heptinstall, Robles, and Davidson Trust - Cases RTA-00041-26, RTA-00048-26, RTA-00054-26

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold a morning session on September 24, 2026, to hear 10 zoning enforcement cases. The cases involve alleged violations such as fence setbacks, outside storage, parking, and other zoning regulations. The hearing officer will decide or discuss these matters.

• Paul M & Cynthia A D Nelson: fence setback violation (Case ZO26-0001)
• Jerry & Tambra Miller: outside storage/parking violation (Case ZO26-0029)
• Thomas M. Adair: outside storage and parking-accessory use (Case ZO26-0024)
• Jose M. & Velma Estrada: vehicle parking and other storage violations (Case ZO26-0053)
• Sedona Horizon Investments LLC: recreational vehicle storage and other items (Case ZO26-0054)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office will hold hearings on various zoning violations, including outside storage and parking issues. The hearings will be held at the Pinal County Superior Court Administration Building. The agenda lists multiple respondents and their respective case numbers and violations. The hearings are procedural in nature, with the goal of addressing zoning infractions.

• Outside storage and parking violations
• Rubbish and trash complaints
• Hearings for multiple respondents
• Zoning infractions on various parcels
• Construction materials storage issues

Civil Hearing Office

The Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for multiple respondents regarding property violations. Cases include issues with outside storage, parking, site plans, and debris.

• Case ZO26-0027: Don A & Brittanie England regarding outside storage and parking
• Case ZO26-0044: BLB Land Investments LLC regarding specific site plans
• Case ZO26-0045: RGT Holdings LLC regarding CB-2 General Business permitted uses
• Case RTA-00041-26: Jeffery M. Deason & Rachel D. Heptinstall regarding rubbish, trash, debris, and weeds
• Case RTA-00048-26: Rafael F. Robles regarding rubbish, trash, debris, weeds, and filth

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office, led by Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman, will hold two sessions of civil hearings at the Superior Court Administration Building in Florence. The morning and afternoon dockets consist entirely of animal-control cases involving alleged violations of licensing, kennel-permit, and at-large ordinances.

• 33 respondents facing animal-licensing or kennel-permit charges
• Violations include no license (up to 22 counts), at-large dogs, and vicious-act warnings
• Cases span multiple parcels across Florence and surrounding areas
• Hearings scheduled for 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM in Room 306

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office addressed 22 animal control cases on August 19, 2026. Hearing Officer M. Fredman issued default judgments and fines totaling $10,900 against 14 respondents who failed to appear, with individual penalties ranging from $100 to $2,400. Several cases were dismissed or continued: two dismissals for compliance, one for completing an education class, one for lack of evidence, and one for moving out of county; two cases were continued for 30 days and one for 60 days.

• Default judgment: Stephanie M. Harris fined $600 for no license (5 dogs) and no kennel permit
• Default judgment: Jesus Ochoa fined $1,100 for no license (5), at large (5), no kennel permit
• Default judgment: Devin Barton fined $400 for no license (3) and at large (1)
• Default judgment: Natalie R. Avila-Garcia fined $200 for no license (1) and at large (1)
• Default judgment: Christopher J. Romiti fined $1,800 for no license (2), at large (2), vicious act (2)
• Default judgment: Prince A. Miller fined $2,400 for neglect (12); license and kennel counts dismissed
• Dismissed: Laura Campos case (no license and vicious act counts dismissed)
• Continued: Prisciliano Enriquez case for 30 days; Emma C. Hill case for 60 days

Civil Hearing Office

The Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for several respondents regarding property violations. The cases involve unsafe or unlawful structures and issues with outside storage and parking.

• Julio Cesar Quevedo: Unsafe and unlawful structures (Case BS26-00005)
• Nunzio Zuccarello: Dangerous structures and premises (Case BS26-00009)
• Kerry O'Connor: Unlawful structures (Case BS26-00011)
• Roman Maltsev: Vehicle parking, heavy trucks, and other outside storage (Case ZO26-0030)
• Leah Sin: Outside storage and parking accessory use (Case ZO26-0019)

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office held a building safety and zoning hearing on August 13, 2026. Hearing officers found four respondents in violation by default for failing to appear, imposing penalties of $750 or $500. Three cases were continued for further review, including one where the respondent provided a photo of the property's interior.

• Found Julio Cesar Quevedo in violation for unsafe/unlawful structures; $750 penalty (default)
• Found Nunzio Zuccarello in violation for dangerous structure/premises; $750 penalty (default)
• Continued Kerry O'Connor's unsafe structures case 60 days to October 8, 2026
• Continued Roman Maltsev's outside storage/parking case 30 days to September 10, 2026
• Found Foroutan Bahamin in violation for outside storage/accessory use; $500 penalty
• Found Craig Richard Patterson & Brandie Garcia in violation for outside storage/other items; $750 penalty (default)
• Continued Leah Sin's outside storage/accessory use case 60 days to October 8, 2026

Victim Compensation Board Meetings

The Pinal County Crime Victim Compensation Program Board will hold a virtual public meeting to approve minutes, review the July 2026 financial report, and act on a consent agenda of compensation payments for crime victims. The board will also discuss and vote on changing the meeting day/time to accommodate a potential new member, and consider new business items including eligibility determinations and funeral expense reimbursements.

• Consent agenda includes payments to mental health providers (e.g., Northern Lights Therapy, Mind Body Balance) totaling over $6,000 and mileage reimbursements.
• Old business includes a $2,160.88 payment to Air Methods and $1,056.93 to Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center for medical services.
• New business includes funeral expense reimbursements: $8,788.66 to Heritage Funeral Homes, $8,541.36 to J Warren Funeral Services, and $1,802.24 to J Warren Funeral Services.
• Board to vote on changing meeting day/time from third Thursday at 2pm to after 4pm on a different day.
• Financial report shows $421,424.00 balance of compensation allocation.

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over a series of civil hearings regarding animal control violations. The sessions will address citations for unlicensed animals, lack of kennel permits, and vicious acts.

• Hearings for missing animal licenses
• Hearings for missing kennel permits
• Hearings for animals at large
• Hearings for reported vicious acts
• Hearings for failure to provide medical care

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office held an animal control hearing on August 12, 2026, with Hearing Officer S. Ruggiero presiding. Most respondents failed to appear and were found in violation by default, resulting in fines for unlicensed dogs, at-large violations, and kennel permit violations. Several cases were dismissed when respondents provided proof of obtaining licenses or completing education classes, and two cases were continued to later dates.

• Found Michael James Mendivil in default for no license, fined $100
• Found Noreen Ann Trytek in default for no license (x7) and no kennel permit, fined $800 total
• Found Lindsay Lee Furar-Cavazos in default for no license (x3 with priors), fined $900
• Found Anisah Cardenas in default for at-large (x3), fined $300
• Dismissed Rosendo R. Portillo Rodriguez's no license charge after license obtained
• Dismissed Nicolas Lewis's at-large charge after ED class completed; fined $100 for vicious act
• Granted 60-day continuance for Lark Ann Bruce until October 14, 2026
• Found Francisco Carlos M. Zazueta in default for no license, at-large, and vicious act, fined $1,300 total

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Pinal County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold its quarterly meeting to approve past meeting minutes and review a tabletop exercise after-action report. The committee will also hear public comments and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of May 7, 2026 quarterly meeting minutes
• Approval of May 20 and June 25 tabletop exercise subcommittee minutes
• Review of tabletop exercise after-action report with facilitator Eliza Coll

The Pinal County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met on August 6, 2026, with a quorum of 9 voting members present. The committee unanimously approved the minutes from its May 7 quarterly meeting, the May 20 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) Subcommittee meeting, and the June 25 TTX meeting, each by a 9-0 roll call vote. The committee also reviewed the After-Action Report (AAR) from the June 25 hazardous materials release exercise, which simulated an ammonia release at Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, and discussed recommendations for improving notification procedures, evaluating mutual aid agreements, and compiling a unified Tier 2 chemical report spreadsheet. No unfinished business, public comments, or individual announcements were made.

• Approved May 7, 2026, quarterly meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved May 20, 2026, TTX Subcommittee meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026, TTX meeting minutes (9-0)
• Reviewed TTX After-Action Report; discussed recommendations for notification gaps, mutual aid evaluation, and Tier 2 data compilation

Civil Hearing Office

The Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for five respondents regarding property violations. The body will address issues including fence setbacks, rubbish, and outside storage.

• Case ZO26-0001: Paul M & Cynthia A D Nelson regarding fence setbacks
• Case RTA-00030-26: Steve J. & Deidre M. Turner regarding rubbish and trash ordinance
• Case ZO26-0027: Don A & Brittanie England regarding outside storage and vehicle parking
• Case ZO26-0037: Guadalupe Berber regarding outside storage
• Case ZO26-0005: James & Deborah Giles regarding permitted uses in General Rural (GR)

Hearing Officer S. Ruggiero requested a 30-day continuance for case ZO26-0037 regarding outside storage and parking. The request was made to obtain updated photos from the code compliance officer.

• Continued hearing ZO26-0037 to August 27, 2026

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for five respondents regarding property violations. The cases primarily concern outside storage and parking issues.

• Case ZO26-0016: Outside storage and parking of recreational vehicles and other items
• Case ZO26-0018: Outside storage and parking of other items
• Case ZO26-0021: Outside storage and parking regarding accessory use and recreational vehicles
• Case ZO26-0022: Outside storage and parking regarding accessory use and recreational vehicles
• Case ZO26-0025: Outside storage and parking regarding accessory use

Hearing Officer M Fredman presided over five cases regarding outside storage and parking violations. Four respondents were found in violation and issued fines, while one count was dismissed after the violation was resolved.

• Heather Whitson found in violation of two counts; $1,500 penalty imposed
• Consuelo Dorame found in violation of one count; $750 penalty imposed
• Julie L. Wilie found in violation by entry of default for two counts; $1,500 penalty imposed
• Count 2 for Javier & Susie Chavez dismissed as violation was resolved
• Javier & Susie Chavez found in violation of one count; $750 penalty imposed
• Kaitlin Butler-Basham found in violation by entry of default for one count; $750 penalty imposed

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for multiple respondents regarding animal-related citations. The sessions will address violations including licensing, kennel permits, and animal behavior.

• Hearings for no license violations
• Hearings for no kennel permit violations
• Hearings for animals at large
• Hearings for vicious act citations
• Hearing for medical neglect (Case AC26-00173)

Hearing Officer S. Ruggiero presided over animal control hearings, finding multiple respondents in violation of licensing, kennel, and at-large ordinances. Several cases resulted in fines ranging from $100 to $12,000, while others were dismissed or continued to allow for compliance.

• Fined Emily Tiscarenio $12,000 for licensing and kennel permit violations
• Fined Chenneil Calleros $4,600 for licensing, at-large, and kennel permit violations
• Fined Damarai Moroyoqui-Berellez $1,800 for licensing and kennel permit violations
• Fined Steven Treadwell $1,200 for licensing and kennel violations; dismissed shelter count
• Fined Nate Valenzuela $1,000 for licensing and at-large violations
• Fined James A. Fick $900 for licensing, kennel permit, and at-large violations
• Fined Shane C. McLaughlin $600 for at-large and vicious act violations
• Granted 30-day continuances to Meghan E. Balthaser, Celina Leyva, and Terry D. Cabanillas

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings regarding property violations. Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over cases involving zoning and structure complaints.

• Hearing for Aaron Pullin (Case #ZO26-0014) regarding fences, vehicle parking, and outside storage
• Hearing for Luis Alberto Mejorada Ortega (Case #BS26-00008) regarding unlawful structures

Hearing officers found Luis Alberto Mejorada Ortega and Aaron Pullin in violation of county codes. Penalties were imposed for unsafe structures, fencing, and outside storage.

• Luis Alberto Mejorada Ortega found in violation of Count 1 (Unsafe Structures and Equipment-Unlawful Structures); $500.00 penalty imposed
• Aaron Pullin found in violation of Count 1 (General Provisions, Standards and Exceptions-Fences); $500.00 penalty imposed
• Aaron Pullin found in violation of Count 2 (Outside Storage and Parking-Vehicle Parking); $500.00 penalty imposed
• Aaron Pullin found in violation of Count 3 (Outside Storage and Parking-Other Items); $500.00 penalty imposed

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for multiple respondents regarding animal control violations. Cases include allegations of unlicensed animals, animals at large, and vicious acts.

• Hearings for no license violations
• Hearings for animals at large
• Hearings for vicious acts
• Hearings for failure to provide medical care
• Hearings for missing kennel permits

Hearing officers presided over multiple animal control cases, resulting in several fines for licensing, at-large, and vicious act violations. Some charges were dismissed after respondents obtained required licenses or attended disposition classes. Two cases were continued to August 12, 2026.

• Tania Pallarez found in violation of licensing and at-large counts; $2,000 penalty imposed
• Irene Ibarra found in violation of licensing, at-large, and vicious act counts; $1,400 penalty imposed
• Telissha L Hernandez found in violation of licensing, at-large, vicious act, and medical care counts; $1,200 penalty imposed
• Mark E Wucherpfenning found in violation of false information, neglect, and medical care counts; $600 penalty imposed
• Jeffrey M Deason found in violation of licensing, at-large, and vicious act counts; $600 penalty imposed
• Amber Hayes found in violation of no shelter count; $600 penalty imposed
• Case for Silvia Anguiano continued to August 12, 2026, for kennel inspection
• Case for Deshanae Scott continued to August 12, 2026, for licensing compliance

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Pinal County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to conduct a Tabletop Exercise (TTX). This session allows emergency personnel and community stakeholders to practice response scenarios.

• Tabletop Exercise (TTX)

The committee held a tabletop exercise simulating a catastrophic ammonia release at the Abbott Nutrition facility in Casa Grande. The session evaluated emergency notifications, responder coordination, and evacuation procedures. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

• Conducted tabletop exercise simulating 13,500 lbs. ammonia release
• Scheduled After Action Report (AAR) review for the next quarterly meeting

Civil Hearing Office

The agenda for the Pinal County Civil Hearing Office meeting on June 25, 2026, contains no scheduled hearings.

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings regarding specific property violations. A hearing officer will review cases involving zoning permits and ordinance compliance.

• Case ZO26-0012 (Clarissa A. Mendoza): Outside storage and parking-accessory use
• Case RTA-00027-26 (Howard Chen): Rubbish, trash ordinance
• Case ZO26-0013 (Beatriz E. Tovar Living Trust): Zoning clearance and permits

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office on June 18, 2026, found Beatriz E. Tovar Living Trust in violation of zoning clearance and permit requirements, with no penalty imposed. Howard Chen was found in violation of the rubbish and trash ordinance, with further steps to be handled by the Code Compliance Division.

• Found Beatriz E. Tovar Living Trust in violation of zoning clearance and permits (no penalty)
• Found Howard Chen in violation of rubbish and trash ordinance (further steps with Code Compliance)

Victim Compensation Board Meetings

The Crime Victim Compensation Program Board is meeting to approve funding for mental health services, funeral expenses, and medical costs. The board will also determine eligibility for several new claims and review a financial report for May 2026.

• Approval of a $22,790.00 award for crime-related loss of support (Case 0185536-1)
• Review of a $4,000.00 claim for out-of-pocket medical appointments (Case 0201142-1)
• Discussion of a $8,795.00 funeral cost request with $4,819.56 in remaining fiscal year funds (Case 0205211-1)
• Consent agenda for multiple mental health provider payments including Northern Lights Therapy and Grossman & Grossman
• May 2026 financial report showing total compensation funds spent and encumbered to date of $311,246.06

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over civil hearings regarding animal-related citations. The sessions will address allegations including missing licenses, lack of kennel permits, and animals at large.

• Case AC26-00156: Pamela Hilage (no license, no kennel permit, at large)
• Case AC26-00280: Kimberly S Puente (no license, at large, vicious act)
• Case AC26-00313: Eduviges Rodriguez (at large, vicious act)
• Case AC25-00549: Jessica Filograsso (no kennel permit, no license)
• Case AC26-00253: Patrick J. Dawson (no license, vicious act, at large)

The hearing officer ruled on 11 animal control cases, mostly by default because respondents did not appear. Fines were imposed for unlicensed dogs, missing kennel permits, and at-large or vicious act violations, totaling approximately $8,900. Two respondents who appeared had some counts dismissed after showing compliance, and one case was dismissed in part due to a dog's death.

• Pamela Hilage fined $3,900 for no license (12 counts) and no kennel permit (default)
• Mariah Walker fined $400 for no license (4 counts, default)
• Favian Zepeda fined $200 for no license (2 counts); no penalty for failure to provide medical
• Patricia J Robertson fined $100 for no license (default)
• Kimberly S Puente fined $200 for no license and at-large (default)
• Eduviges Rodriguez fined $1,500 for at-large (2 counts) and vicious act (2 counts)
• Jessica Filograsso fined $1,000 for no kennel permit and no license (9 counts, default)
• Lyndsay E Replogle fined $400 for no license (4 counts); one count dismissed due to dog's death

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over civil hearings regarding property violations. The body is reviewing cases involving unlawful structures, unsafe equipment, and outside storage.

• Case BS26-00001 (Delia Sarmiento): Unsafe and unlawful structures
• Case BS26-00003 (J'hon-Paul and Vonda Fronatt): Unsafe and unlawful structures
• Case BS26-00004 (Valentine Espinoza): Unsafe and unlawful structures and equipment
• Case ZO26-0007 (Valentine Espinoza): Outside storage of recreational vehicles and other items

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office on June 11, 2026, dismissed a case against Delia Sarmiento after the property passed inspection, reversing previously imposed fees. J'Hon-Paul Fronatt's case was continued for 90 days. Valentine Espinoza was found in default and fined $1,500 for unsafe structures and equipment, and an additional $1,500 for outside storage violations, totaling $3,000.

• Dismissed Count 1 (unsafe structures) against Delia Sarmiento; fees reversed
• Continued J'Hon-Paul Fronatt's case for 90 days
• Found Valentine Espinoza in default; fined $750 for unlawful structures and $750 for unsafe equipment (total $1,500)
• Found Valentine Espinoza in default; fined $750 for recreational vehicle storage and $750 for other items (total $1,500)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings for various civil citations. The cases primarily involve animal-related violations and noise complaints.

• Hearings for animal license violations
• Hearings for 'at large' and 'vicious act' animal citations
• Hearings for lack of kennel permits
• Hearings for animal neglect and failure to provide medical care
• Hearings for excessive noise citations

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office held an animal control hearing on June 10, 2026, addressing 20 cases. Hearing Officer M. Fredman issued default judgments and fines for violations including unlicensed dogs, animals at large, and lack of kennel permits, with penalties ranging from $100 to $2,400. Several cases were dismissed or continued, including dismissals for respondents who obtained licensing, attended early disposition classes, or due to lack of evidence.

• Jacob Schoose fined $600 for at-large violation with prior (default)
• Linda C. Gates fined $600 for no license and no kennel permit; neglect count dismissed
• Kathryn A. Johnson fined $1,000 for no license, at-large, and no kennel permit (default)
• Stephanie A. Borree fined $400 for no license, at-large, and vicious act (default)
• Lynelle A. Anzalone found in violation but no penalties imposed after successful kennel inspection
• Melissa Avery's case dismissed after obtaining licensing
• Frances Gutierrez fined $1,500 for no license and no kennel permit with priors
• Selena Florey-Wind fined $2,400 for no license and at-large with priors (default)

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting a hearing for respondent Enrique Cazares Lopez. The session will address three counts of zoning violations.

• Case #ZO26-0011: Violation of regulations
• Case #ZO26-0011: Outside storage and vehicle parking
• Case #ZO26-0011: Outside storage of construction materials

Hearing Officer M Fredman found respondent Enrique Cazares Lopez in violation of three zoning counts. A total penalty of $1,750 was imposed for regulations and outside storage issues.

• Count 1 (Regulations) violation: $750 penalty imposed
• Count 2 (Outside Storage and Parking-Vehicle) violation: $500 penalty imposed
• Count 3 (Outside Storage and Parking-Construction Materials) violation: $500 penalty imposed

Victim Compensation Board Meetings

The Pinal County Crime Victim Compensation Program Board is meeting to approve payments for mental health services, medical bills, and travel expenses. The board will also determine general eligibility for several new applicants and consider exceptions to the two-year application time frame.

• Proposed $15,000 award for crime-related loss of support (Case 0181675-1)
• Payment requests for providers including Banner Health ($1,628.50), Team Health ($1,759.00), and Marietta Eye Clinic ($763.00)
• Funeral expense reimbursement of $1,917.87 for Casa Grande Mountain View Cemetery
• Review of multiple mental health provider payments, including Genesis Counseling ($1,650.00) and East Valley Family Therapy
• Determination of general eligibility for cases 0205704, 0205293, 0205932, 0205943, 0204419, 0205963, and 0205967

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over civil hearings on May 21, 2026. The session includes a case regarding outside storage and parking violations.

• Case ZO26-0010 (Complaint CC-0374-24) regarding outside storage and parking at parcel 501480110

Hearing Officer M. Fredman found respondent Nunzio Zuccarello in violation of zoning regulations regarding outside storage and parking. A penalty of $500.00 was imposed.

• Found Nunzio Zuccarello in violation of Count 1: Outside Storage and Parking- Other Items
• Imposed $500.00 penalty for zoning violation

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over civil hearings regarding animal control violations. The sessions will address cases involving licensing, kennel permits, and animal behavior.

• Hearings for no license violations
• Hearings for at large and vicious act violations
• Hearings for missing kennel permits (Class II)
• Hearings for failure to provide shelter or medical care
• Hearings for failure to quarantine

Hearing Officer M. Fredman presided over animal control hearings, finding numerous respondents in violation of county ordinances via entry of default. Penalties were imposed for missing licenses, dogs at large, and lack of kennel permits. Some counts were dismissed due to compliance or county assistance.

• Fined Robert Lopez $1,700 for licensing and kennel violations; dismissed no shelter count
• Fined David Lovio $1,800 for six dogs at large
• Fined Philip Spelbring $1,200 and $1,800 across two separate cases for licensing and kennel permits
• Fined Richard Hernandez $1,400 for licensing, at large, vicious act, and kennel permit violations
• Fined Mallisa Valencia $1,100 for licensing, at large, vicious act, and kennel permit violations
• Fined Marquis A. Stewart $1,200 for licensing and kennel permit violations
• Granted 60-day continuances for Latice P. Hayes and Hector Bernal
• Dismissed all counts for Kourtney A. Gisselberg after licensing and class completion

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee Tabletop Exercise Subcommittee will meet to discuss and take action on exercise planning led by Eliza Coll. The group will also review minutes from the April 21, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of April 21, 2026, Tabletop Exercise Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
• Tabletop Exercise Planning led by Eliza Coll

The LEPC Tabletop Exercise Subcommittee approved the April 21, 2026, meeting minutes. Members coordinated logistics and objectives for a June 25 simulation of a catastrophic ammonia release at Abbott Nutrition, including a change of venue to the Old Courthouse overflow room.

• Approved April 21, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled ammonia release simulation for June 25, 2026
• Added EPA Risk Management Plan requirements to exercise objectives
• Moved exercise location to Board of Supervisors’ overflow room in the Old Courthouse

Civil Hearing Office

The Pinal County Civil Hearing Office is conducting hearings regarding building violations. The session will address complaints related to unlawful structures.

• Hearing for Delia Sarmiento (Case #BS26-00001) regarding unsafe and unlawful structures on parcel 511581070
• Hearing for Lucero Chavez Castillo, Avilene Chavez Miramontes, and Lucero Chavez Rev Trust (Case #BS26-00002) regarding unsafe and unlawful structures on parcel 10009006D

Hearing Officer M Fredman issued rulings on two cases regarding unsafe and unlawful structures. One respondent was found in violation by default and fined, while another was found in violation with no penalty imposed.

• Found Delia Sarmiento in violation of Count 1 (Unsafe Structures and Equipment) by entry of default; $750.00 penalty imposed
• Found Lucero Chavez Castillo & Avilene Chavez Miramontes Co-Trst and Lucero Chavez Rev Trust in violation of Count 1 (Unsafe Structures and Equipment); no penalty imposed

Civil Hearing Office

Hearing Officer Marcia Fredman will preside over a series of civil hearings regarding animal control violations. The sessions will address citations for unlicensed animals, animals at large, and kennel permit issues.

• Hearings for no license violations
• Hearings for animals at large
• Hearings for missing kennel permits
• Hearings for vicious act and abandonment citations
• Hearings for excessive noise and failure to provide medical care

Hearing Officer M. Fredman presided over multiple animal control cases involving licensing, at-large dogs, and vicious acts. Several respondents were found in violation by entry of default, resulting in various monetary penalties. Other cases were dismissed or continued to allow respondents to obtain required licenses and permits.

• Fined Mindi Verhaege $600 for no license and no kennel permit
• Fined Sunshine Nicole Webber $900 for no license and at-large dogs
• Fined Gwendolyn Martin $1,200 for no license
• Fined Irma D. Navarro $600 for no license, at-large dogs, and vicious acts
• Fined Noah Tambadu $600 for at-large dogs
• Fined Victoria Ronquillo $200 for at-large dog and vicious act
• Dismissed cases for Sofia Marie Garza, Claudia N. Lynch, and Alyssa Jones
• Continued cases for Robert Howard New, Lynelle A. Anzalone, Silvia Anguiano, and Rojelio Solorzano

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness updates and TIER II reporting. The body will also vote on the appointment of new members to the committee.

• Approval of new voting members: Brad Lingard (Resolution Copper), Kimlye Stager (Pinal Central Reporter), and Quirino Cabrera (Lucid Motors)
• Discussion and action on TIER II Report Compliance Report
• Discussion and action on TIER II Report User Guide & Quick Reference Checklist
• Review of Fire Department Contacts List
• Update on Tabletop Exercise

The committee approved three new voting members and set the timeframe for a June 2026 Tabletop Exercise. Members also approved the meeting minutes from February 5, 2026. The committee reported receiving a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant to hire a consultant for exercise planning.

• Approved February 5, 2026, meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved Tabletop Exercise timeframe of 1:00-3:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Brad Lingard as a voting member (9-0)
• Approved Kimlye Stager as a voting member (9-0)
• Approved Quirino Cabrera as a voting member (9-0)