Santa Cruz County public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting and entered executive session to interview six applicants for the Santa Cruz County Recorder position. No public votes or substantive policy decisions were recorded.
- Entered executive session to interview County Recorder applicants (3-0)
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened special meeting (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:57 a.m. (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors appointed Anita Moreno to the County Recorder position following Suzie Sainz's retirement. The Board also approved $3 million in state funds for the Ruby Road Bridge and adopted resolutions for economic development and emergency planning.
- Appointed Anita Moreno as County Recorder (3-0)
- Approved $3,000,000 state fund agreement for Ruby Road Bridge over Potrero Creek (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-22 for land use and economic development along Rio Rico/I-19 corridor (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-23 adopting the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan update (3-0)
- Authorized filling vacant positions for Sergeant, Deputy Corporal, Detective, ESSER III Secretary, and Title I Driver/Maintenance (3-0)
- Approved $37,003 agreement with Arizona Department of Health Services for Prop 201 Smoke-Free Arizona (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Red Cross for disaster and emergency assistance (3-0)
- Approved $2,129,127.78 in total demands (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Board convened a special meeting that proceeded directly into executive session. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.
- Recessed into executive session to discuss legal advice regarding Santa Cruz County and Alma Schultz vs. Audit USA, et al. (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several intergovernmental agreements for health and youth services, authorized the filling of multiple vacant positions, and approved a commercial lease with Arizona Minerals Inc. Additionally, the Board accepted the County Recorder's resignation and established a recruitment process for a successor.
- Approved $2.8M in demands, including $611,949.96 from the General Fund
- Approved $300,000 ARPA grant for 1904 County Courthouse dome roof repair
- Approved $676,207 ADHS contract for immunization services
- Approved $651,541.28 grant for Rural County Alternative Prosecution and Diversion Program
- Approved $282,463 HIDTA program grant agreement
- Approved $1,000 monthly office lease with Arizona Minerals Inc. at 1904 Courthouse
- Approved filling of vacant Detective, Workforce Development Specialist, and Judicial Assistant positions
- Accepted County Recorder's resignation and approved recruitment process for successor
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and entered executive session to consult with legal counsel. The Board unanimously approved for staff to proceed as directed during that session regarding a potential election contest.
- Approved for staff to proceed as directed during Executive Session regarding potential election contest and legal options (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the certification of the November 8, 2022, General Election results. Additionally, the Board approved general fund expenditures for demands.
- Approved and certified the canvass of the 11/08/2022 General Election results (3-0)
- Approved $28,595.00 in demands from the General Fund (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of approximately 1.48 acres from multi-family to light industry. They also authorized several grant awards, liquor licenses, and a food service contract amendment for the jail.
- Approved rezoning of 1.48 acres (Parcels 105-21-012 & 105-21-015) from MF to M-1 (unanimous)
- Approved reclassifying Parcels 105-21-012 & 105-21-015 from mixed use to regional services (unanimous)
- Approved $64,000 ADEQ Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
- Approved $201,438 ADHS Public Health Emergency Preparedness contract amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $17,900 FY 2023 Victims Rights Program award (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for The Gatsby in Tubac (unanimous)
- Approved special event liquor licenses for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rio Rico (unanimous)
- Approved month-to-month food service agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC with 10.8% price increase (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a purchase agreement for adult county jail video equipment and authorized the filling of three staff positions. They also approved several contracts for court security, health services, and cyber hardening. Additionally, the Board approved a remote tasting room for Flying Leap Vineyards and 16 tax valuation adjustments.
- Approved $689,761.72 agreement with APIC Solutions, Inc. for jail video equipment (3-0)
- Approved filling Court Interpreter III, Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist, and Maintenance Worker positions (3-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Deirdre Eshleman as Judge Pro Tempore (3-0)
- Approved ADT Commercial proposals for court building security enhancements (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Arizona National Guard for cyber hardening (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-21 for ARPA funds to repair 1904 Courthouse dome (3-0)
- Approved remote tasting room application for Flying Leap Vineyards in Tubac (3-0)
- Approved 16 tax valuation adjustments and $826,541.37 in demands (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3,460,376.38 Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund award from the U.S. Treasury, along with several grants and contracts including a $9,693.06 Judicial Enhancement Fund grant for e-citation renewal, a $50,000 agreement for ARPA compliance monitoring, and purchase of two parcels for a pocket park for $48,000. They also ratified a reduced State Alien Assistance Grant of $153,830.80, authorized filling two vacant positions, and approved tax valuation adjustments for 14 properties. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved $3,460,376.38 LATCF award from U.S. Treasury (3-0)
- Approved $9,693.06 JCEF grant for e-citation renewal (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 ARPA compliance monitoring contract with Booth Management Consulting (3-0)
- Approved purchase of two ADOT parcels for pocket park for $48,000 (3-0)
- Ratified reduced State Alien Assistance Grant from $426,888 to $153,830.80 (3-0)
- Authorized filling vacant Network Administrator and ESSER III Project Coordinator positions (3-0)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for 14 properties (3-0)
- Approved demands totaling $1,123,372.89 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Equalization, approved petitions for review of valuation that had been taken by the State Board of Equalization hearing officer. The motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ruiz, seconded by Supervisor Molera, and carried unanimously (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved petitions for review of valuation (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved 17 action items, including a $1,021,036 intergovernmental agreement for WIOA Title I services, a $300,000 EDA grant for a culinary tourism initiative, and a $75,000 South32 Hermosa grant for laptops and charging carts. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No public comment was received.
- Approved $1,021,036 WIOA Title I services contract with AZ DES (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 EDA grant for culinary tourism initiative (3-0)
- Approved $75,000 South32 Hermosa grant for laptops and charging carts (3-0)
- Approved $20,000 hazard mitigation plan contract with Bearpal Consulting (3-0)
- Approved $70,404 victim compensation grant from AZ Criminal Justice Commission (3-0)
- Approved $903,038.28 in demands (3-0)
- Approved emergency voting procedure for Nov. 8 general election (3-0)
- Approved appointment of election boards for Nov. 8 general election (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a cooperative forest road agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, replacing the prior agreement from October 2021. The action was taken during a special meeting with two members present.
- Approved Cooperative Forest Road Agreement with the Forest Service (unanimous, 2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $77,500 contract for a full classification and compensation study, authorized filling 10 vacant positions across several departments, and approved multiple intergovernmental agreements and contracts. All action items passed unanimously with Bracker and Ruiz voting in favor.
- Approved $77,500 classification and compensation study with Public Sector Personnel Consultants (2-0)
- Authorized filling 10 vacant positions including sheriff, probation, and school superintendent offices (2-0)
- Approved $19,200 in highway safety overtime contracts for occupant protection, traffic enforcement, and DUI enforcement (2-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreements with Mexicayotl Academy ($6,300) and Yavapai County ($1,500) (2-0)
- Approved $49,760 contract with Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County for Our Youth Project (2-0)
- Approved facility use agreement with South32 Limited for historic courthouse parking lot event (2-0)
- Approved $12,500 contract with SWECA for Adult Drug Court program evaluation (2-0)
- Approved $1,055,356.95 in demands and approved minutes from 09/06/2022 (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved 18 action items, including accepting a $426,888 federal grant for detention/inmate services, authorizing multiple staff hires, and approving resolutions to cancel certain local elections for the November 8 general election. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved $426,888 BJA SCAAP grant for detention services (3-0)
- Authorized filling two vacant Detention Officer I positions (3-0)
- Approved letter supporting Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act (3-0)
- Approved DEMA mitigation plan update (3-0)
- Approved five SWECA contracts totaling up to $222,437 for school grants (3-0)
- Approved three ADOT airport improvement grants totaling $765,000 (3-0)
- Approved resolutions canceling Trujillo Trail and Three Canyons DWID elections (3-0)
- Approved $1,572,591.15 in demands for payment (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and unanimously voted to direct staff and legal counsel to initiate a declaratory judgment action regarding a public records request from Audit USA dated July 28, 2022. The decision followed a closed executive session for legal advice. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved motion to direct staff and legal counsel to initiate declaratory judgment action regarding Audit USA public records request (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2022-04 prohibiting compression release engine braking within Santa Cruz County. They also certified the August 2, 2022 primary election results, approved a liquor license for Cliffrose Country Store in Sonoita, and authorized filling a Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator position. All action items passed unanimously except for the minutes, which were tabled to the next meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-04 prohibiting compression release engine braking (unanimous)
- Certified the August 2, 2022 primary election official results (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Cliffrose Country Store in Sonoita (unanimous)
- Authorized filling Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator position (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of six Tubac Historic Zone Advisory Board members (unanimous)
- Approved IGA amendment extending COVID-19 ELC funding for K-12 school reopening to May 31, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved substitute assurance agreement for Las Colinas Sagradas Sur subdivision improvements (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $2,909,630.62 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items, including filling four vacant positions, amending an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona for the Youth Project, and entering into memorandums of agreement with South32 Limited for school programs. They also approved the LEPC Emergency Response and Recovery Plan, a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, an election equipment rental agreement, a bid for legal publications, bonds for duplicate warrants, a premises extension for Calaghan Vineyards, and minutes from a prior meeting. The board tabled Action Item G9 to the August 16, 2022 meeting and approved demands totaling $863,474.77 for FY2022 and $978,608.89 for FY2023.
- Approved filling four vacant positions (Sheriff and County Attorney) unanimously
- Approved Amendment 1 to IGA with University of Arizona for Youth Project unanimously
- Approved MOAs with South32 Limited for school programs ($30,000 and $35,000) unanimously
- Approved LEPC Emergency Response and Recovery Plan unanimously
- Approved proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month unanimously
- Approved ES&S rental agreement for election equipment ($94,455) unanimously
- Awarded bid B-06-22-CO52 for legal publications and advertising unanimously
- Approved demands totaling $863,474.77 (FY2022) and $978,608.89 (FY2023) unanimously
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and public hearing on the truth in taxation and the FY 2022-2023 budget. They unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-13 adopting the county budget for the fiscal year, and also unanimously adopted the FY 2022-2023 tax rates for jurisdictions within the county. No public comment was made during the budget presentation.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-13 adopting the FY 2022-2023 county budget (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2022-2023 tax rates for jurisdictions within Santa Cruz County (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved all action items unanimously, including a cooperative purchase agreement for a body scanner, reclassification of a position, authorization to fill vacancies, resolutions for the Tubac Chamber of Commerce and CDBG application, contracts for mental health services and legal representation, intergovernmental agreements, and various financial approvals. The board also held a public hearing on CDBG projects with no public comment, and entered executive session for legal advice.
- Approved cooperative purchase agreement with ADANI Systems for field upgrade to Dual View Druguard to Conpass LTE full body X-ray scanner (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Receptionist position to Senior Secretary in WIOA (unanimous)
- Approved authorization to fill three vacant positions: WIOA Director, Epidemiologist, and C-Creo Gear Up Success Coach (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 designating Tubac Chamber of Commerce as Destination Marketing Organization for Tubac area (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Palo Verde Behavioral Health for Title 36 mental health evaluation services (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 to jointly fund a Communication Specialist (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District for elections services for November 8, 2022 general election (unanimous)
- Approved professional services agreement with Pierce Coleman, PLLC for election representation up to $50,000 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 tentative budget and approved a $672,435.39 contract renewal with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for jail medical services. The board also approved filling multiple sheriff's office vacancies, a $21,252.34 criminal justice grant, and several other routine items, all by unanimous votes.
- Adopted FY2022-2023 tentative budget (unanimous)
- Approved $672,435.39 jail medical services contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare (unanimous)
- Authorized filling 3 detention officer, 1 deputy sheriff, 4 tele-communicator, 1 lead, and 1 supervisor positions (unanimous)
- Accepted $21,252.34 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Award (unanimous)
- Approved $20,224.81 Operation Stonegarden grant reallocation for radar guns (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 contract with Constructing Circles of Peace (unanimous)
- Approved $184,633 and $41,353 youth project agreements with school district and University of Arizona (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year ACIP insurance agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items, including filling the Emergency Management Director position, creating multiple positions for the ESSER III funding work plan, and approving a $1.6M demands list. They also redirected Damon Park expansion grant money to build one soccer field each in Damon Park and Calabasas Park, and approved a $1,150 settlement with Martha Escamilla.
- Approved filling Emergency Management Director position (unanimous)
- Approved creating ESSER III positions including secretaries, counselors, and coaches (unanimous)
- Approved $18,000 grant for AZ OnTrack Summer Camp (unanimous)
- Approved $75,670 Darktrace cybersecurity contract (unanimous)
- Approved $12,000 CenturyLink broadband services agreement (unanimous)
- Approved using Damon Park expansion grant for soccer fields in Damon and Calabasas Parks (unanimous)
- Approved $1,601,662 in demands (unanimous)
- Approved $1,150 settlement with Martha Escamilla (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2022-02, the final plan for the Los Milics Vineyards Planned Area Development (Parcel No. 109-47-041M, Case No. PAD-22-01), despite public opposition from an Elgin resident. The board also approved a rotation change for the Chairman and Vice-Chairman positions, creating a new schedule effective June 8, 2022, with a 2-1 vote (Molera dissenting). All other action items, including creating four COVID-19 investigator positions, a 9-1-1 grant, and various contracts, were approved unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-02 Final Plan for Los Milics Vineyards PAD (3-0)
- Approved rotation change for Chairman/Vice-Chairman, effective June 8, 2022 (2-1, Molera nay)
- Approved creation of 4 Communicable Disease Investigator positions (3-0)
- Approved Secure Rural Schools Act forest fees distribution for FY 22-23 (3-0)
- Approved 9-1-1 grant agreement with ADOA for $519,268 (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Red Cross for disaster assistance (3-0)
- Approved IGA with AZ Dept. of Health Services for immunizations, $50,000 (3-0)
- Approved demands totaling $4,685,060.44 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board unanimously approved the intermediate plan and development guidelines for Los Milics Vineyards' planned area development (PAD-22-01) after a public hearing with both support and opposition. It also approved 16 nonprofit grant agreements totaling $455,000 from federal ARPA funds, along with several other administrative items including personnel authorizations, a mental health provider contract, and a settlement agreement.
- Approved Los Milics Vineyards PAD intermediate plan and guidelines (unanimous)
- Approved 16 nonprofit grants totaling $455,000 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved re-appointment of Guillermo Valencia to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Authorized creation/fill of IT/Media Specialist in Environmental Health (unanimous)
- Authorized filling Deputy County Attorney I and Senior Accountant positions (unanimous)
- Approved provider contract with Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 canceling precinct committeemen elections (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $3,081,469.81 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and unanimously approved a letter to U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly supporting the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved letter to Senators Sinema and Kelly supporting the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board unanimously approved directing legal staff to write to the US Attorney's Office and FBI requesting constituents be considered victims and compensated for damages from former Assessor Felipe Fuentes's criminal acts. It also directed staff to request a Department of Revenue audit of the Assessor's Office from 2007 forward and to explore additional legal remedies. All other action items, including filling a deputy county attorney position, reappointing a justice of the peace, and approving grants, were approved unanimously.
- Approved directing legal staff to write to US Attorney and FBI re: victims' compensation (3-0)
- Approved requesting Department of Revenue audit of Assessor's Office from 2007 (3-0)
- Approved filling one vacant Deputy County Attorney position (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Concepcion Bracamonte as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore (3-0)
- Approved modification of IGA with DOJ/US Marshals for inmate housing (3-0)
- Approved $33,000 AZDHS SB 1847 opioid funding agreement (3-0)
- Approved $5,868,638 ESSER III grant application for Youth Project (3-0)
- Approved repeal of COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved electing to use up to $9,031,691 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as lost revenue, allowing the county to spend the money on any government purpose under the Treasury's final rule. The motion passed with a 2-0 vote, with Chairman Manuel Ruiz absent.
- Approved election to use up to $9,031,691 in ARPA funds as lost revenue (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items, including the re-appointment of a Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore, authorization to fill eight positions across several departments, a $8,968.14 grant for e-citation renewal, a $65,312.50 COVID-19 testing and vaccination agreement, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Nogales for election services, tax valuation adjustments, monthly reports, minutes, demands totaling $1,069,175.93, and a contract for a special deputy county attorney. The board also held an executive session on pending litigation and a study session on a nature-based economy presentation.
- Re-appointed Concepcion Bracamonte as Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore for FY2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized filling 8 positions: 1 deputy corporal, 3 deputy sheriffs, 2 tele-communicators, 1 health preparedness coordinator, 1 probation supervisor, 1 recorder clerk (unanimous)
- Approved $8,968.14 JCEF grant for e-citation renewal with Thin Blue Line (unanimous)
- Approved $65,312.50 COVID-19 testing/tracing/vaccination agreement with Knowledge Capital Alliance (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with City of Nogales for 2022 primary/general election services (unanimous)
- Approved 11 tax valuation adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $1,069,175.93 (unanimous)
- Approved contract for special deputy county attorney for three cases (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with Arizona Minerals Inc. (AMI) and Resolution #2022-03, accepting approximately 134 acres of real property from AMI and designating the land as a county park. The decision followed an executive session for legal advice and public input, including comments from Patagonia residents. The board also recessed and reconvened from executive session, and adjourned the meeting at 3:23 p.m.
- Approved cooperative agreement with Arizona Minerals Inc. and Resolution #2022-03 accepting ~134 acres for county park (unanimous)
- Recessed to executive session for legal advice on proposed deed and agreement with AMI (unanimous)
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened into regular session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:23 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Ordinance #2022-01 regulating contact between wildlife and humans, and authorized filling three vacant positions (building inspector, appraiser, appraiser assistant) plus reclassifying an animal shelter attendant role. The board also approved multiple grant agreements, including $789,442 for COVID-19 ELC K-12 school reopening funding and renewals with First Things First totaling $196,000. A proposed land donation from Arizona Minerals Inc. for a public park was discussed in study and executive sessions but no action was taken.
- Approved Ordinance #2022-01 regulating wildlife-human contact (3-0)
- Authorized filling building inspector, appraiser I, and appraiser assistant positions (3-0)
- Reclassified animal shelter attendant to Animal Care & Control Officer (3-0)
- Approved $8,000 Operation Stone Garden grant reallocation (3-0)
- Approved $789,442 COVID-19 ELC K-12 school reopening grant (3-0)
- Approved First Things First grant renewals: $10,000 capacity building, $186,000 home visitation (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #2022-02 defining election precinct boundaries (3-0)
- Approved demands totaling $1,403,847.38 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a study session to hear a presentation from South 32 (representing Arizona Minerals Inc.) about a proposed land donation for a public park in the Patagonia area. Residents provided comments. The Board then recessed into executive session to discuss legal advice and direction on the proposed deed and cooperative agreement, but took no formal action on the donation. The study session was adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Recessed study session into executive session for legal discussion (unanimous)
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened study session (unanimous)
- Adjourned study session at 11:26 a.m.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items, including a $51,842.65 contract with Goserco, Inc. to upgrade the 911 emergency dispatch recorder, a $12,450 agreement with Knowledge Capital Alliance for a medical surge plan, and authorization to fill two vacant positions. The board also approved renaming Covert Lane to Junebug Lane in Elgin, a proclamation for Employee Appreciation Month, a special event license for St. Ann's Parish, duplicate warrant bonds, tax valuation adjustments, and $455,588.69 in demands. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
- Approved $51,842.65 contract with Goserco, Inc. for 911 dispatch recorder upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved $12,450 agreement with Knowledge Capital Alliance for medical surge plan (unanimous)
- Approved filling vacant Chief Deputy Probation Officer and C-CREO Gear Up Success Coach positions (unanimous)
- Approved renaming Covert Lane to Junebug Lane in Elgin (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation declaring March 2022 as Employee Appreciation Month (unanimous)
- Approved special event license for St. Ann's Parish on 03/19/2022 in Tubac (unanimous)
- Approved duplicate warrant bonds totaling $1,225.00 (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $455,588.69 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items on the agenda, including the reappointment of three judges pro tempore, the creation of a jail liaison position, and contracts for courtroom video upgrades and the adult drug court program. They also approved responses to three notices of claim and directed staff to apply for grants for two soccer fields at Damon Park, with a split vote. The meeting included a moment of silence for Deputy Guillermo Vasquez Jr. and a COVID update from the Health Department.
- Approved reappointments of Vanessa Cartwright, Sheila Dagucon, and Dee-Dee Samet as judges pro tempore for the Superior Court.
- Authorized creation and filling of a Jail Liaison position for the Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court grant program.
- Authorized filling of an Animal Care and Control Officer position and two Deputy County Attorney positions.
- Approved Contract No. 1766 with AV Innovations, Inc. for a video refresh of Courtroom No. 4 for $33,470.
- Approved contract with Circles of Peace for the Adult Drug Court program, funded by a DOJ grant, with first segment cost of $67,000.
- Approved agreement with Earn to Learn for a College Access Advisor at C-CREO Hub for $1,875.
- Approved proclamation declaring Feb 28 - Mar 4, 2022 as Read Across America/Read on Santa Cruz County Week.
- Approved responses to notices of claim from Show Baseball Inc., Modern Depot LLC, and Kimberly Corsaro and Denneen L. Peterson.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a settlement agreement with CenturyLink Sales Solutions, Inc. for account #89678187, authorizing the County School Superintendent to sign. They also approved a $15,500 cooperative purchase with APIC Solutions for detention center security, a $65,312.50 COVID-19 testing/tracing/vaccination service agreement, and a request for proposals for ARPA loan program administration. All action items passed unanimously.
- Approved CenturyLink settlement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $15,500 APIC Solutions security system services (unanimous)
- Approved $65,312.50 COVID-19 service agreement with Knowledge Capital Alliance (unanimous)
- Approved RFP for ARPA loan program administration (unanimous)
- Approved Christina R. Sherritt as precinct committee person (unanimous)
- Approved February 2022 as Early Childhood Education Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved $968,053.14 in demands (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license recommendation for Italian Peasant, Tubac (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board unanimously approved three ADOT Aeronautics grant agreements totaling $1.82 million for Nogales International Airport improvements, including runway guidance systems and electrical upgrades. They also approved two amendments to existing airport grants, a special event license for Tubac Rotary Club, tax valuation adjustments, monthly reports, minutes, and demands totaling $902,496.21. The Board directed legal staff on next steps in two lawsuits and a notice of claim, following an executive session.
- Approved ADOT grant for PAPI runway guidance system ($200,000) (unanimous)
- Approved ADOT grant for runway MIRL/HIRL install ($1,500,000) (unanimous)
- Approved ADOT grant for guidance signs ($120,000) (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to REILS electrical upgrade grant ($75,000) (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to rotating beacon electrical upgrade grant ($100,000) (unanimous)
- Approved special event license for Tubac Rotary Club (unanimous)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for Nickels Randall D. (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $902,496.21 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all action items, including a resolution supporting a broadband infrastructure project, a 25-year lease renewal for the Sonoita-Elgin landfill, and several grants and contracts. The proposed executive session regarding an agreement with Arizona Minerals was removed from the agenda after public opposition, and no action was taken on it.
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-01 supporting broadband infrastructure project (unanimous)
- Approved 25-year lease renewal with BLM for Sonoita-Elgin landfill for $2,000 (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with AZ Dept. of Health Services for $621,604 (unanimous)
- Approved subrecipient agreement with AZ Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs for $185,873 (unanimous)
- Approved drug court and veterans treatment court grant for $545,050 (unanimous)
- Approved Ken Jones Consulting cost allocation services for $4,800 (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $691,762.62 (unanimous)
- Removed executive session item on AZ Minerals agreement from agenda (unanimous)