Santa Cruz County public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved demands totaling $187,243.76 from Esser III grant expenses. No action was taken regarding the Arizona Department of Education's termination of contract no. CTR059763.
- Approved $187,243.76 in demands from Esser III grant expenses (3-0)
- No action taken on legal advice or administrative action regarding Arizona Department of Education contract no. CTR059763
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board authorized grant applications for road designs totaling $3.6 million and approved requests for bids for park construction. The Board also approved a vehicle lease for the Flood Control District and passed a proclamation for Mexico's Independence Day.
- Approved $3.2M grant application for East Frontage Road, Ruby Road – Rio Rico Drive TI design
- Approved $400,000 grant application for West Frontage Road and Peck Canyon Traffic Interchange roundabout design
- Tabled $350,000 grant application for West Frontage Road and Camino Ramanote roundabout to seek different funding
- Authorized staff to request bids for Tubac Entrance Park and Damon Park Courts construction
- Approved vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for Flood Control District
- Approved proclamation in support of Mexico's Independence Day
- Approved $75,000 agreement for a School Resource Officer at Desert Shadows Middle School
- Approved $25,000 contract amendment with Mariposa Community Health Center for opioid response program
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General
The Board approved a contract for the Sonoita Public Library renovation and clarified a school district tax rate for fiscal year 23/24.
- Approved clarification of Type 03 District Local Aid for Common Schools tax rate of 1.6549 for Santa Cruz Elementary School District #28 (3-0)
- Awarded Bid Contract No. B-10-23-CO60 to Marsh Development Inc. for $435,501 for the Sonoita Public Library renovation project (3-0)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of intergovernmental agreements for school robotics and the South 32 Hermosa Project. They also authorized filling several vacant positions across county departments and the Jail District. A proclamation was adopted designating August 25-31, 2023, as Overdose Awareness Week.
- Approved filling vacant Detention Corporal position (3-0)
- Approved proclamation for Overdose Awareness Week and Day (3-0)
- Approved filling vacancies for Jail Liaison, Senior Court Clerk, Workforce Development Specialist, and Public Health Aide (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-13 for Expenditure Limitation Reports (3-0)
- Approved $150,000 First Things First Home Visitation Grant contract (3-0)
- Approved robotics and South 32 Hermosa Project agreements for Nogales, Santa Cruz Valley, Sonoita, and Patagonia school districts (3-0)
- Approved election equipment agreement with Election System & Software Inc. up to $98,624 (3-0)
- Approved $1,387,881.49 in total demands (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure and education contracts, including a major agreement for I-19 traffic interchanges. The Board also authorized funding for school robotics and adult education programs and approved various personnel vacancies.
- Approved $8.6M agreement with State of Arizona for I-19 interchanges at Rio Rico Drive and Ruby Road (Ayes: Bracker, Ruiz)
- Approved $111,000 Hermosa USA grant for robotics and adult education (Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
- Approved $156,570 for fuel tank replacement design services with C&S Engineers, Inc. (Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
- Approved cooperative purchase agreement with Granite Construction Co. for asphaltic materials (Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
- Approved rental agreement with Election System & Software Inc. up to $79,744 (Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
- Approved $47,102.11 change order for jail surveillance fiber upgrade (Ayes: Bracker, Ruiz)
- Approved filling vacancies for Detention Corporal and Booking Clerk (Ayes: Bracker, Ruiz)
- Approved Consent Agenda items I1-15, including filling Deputy County Manager and Public Works Director positions (Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 via Resolution No. 2023-09. The Board also unanimously adopted the FY 2023-2024 tax rates for jurisdictions within the county.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-09 adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget (3-0)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 tax rates for jurisdictions within Santa Cruz County (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a food services contract for the detention center and authorized the termination of site sharing agreements with GovNet, Inc. Other actions included approving a $25,000 grant application and designating the Tubac Chamber of Commerce as a destination marketing organization. The Board also affirmed Patricia Newell's role as a Precinct Committee Person.
- Approved food services agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $25,000 Aztec Field Trainer grant application (3-0)
- Approved LEPC Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (3-0)
- Directed termination of GovNet, Inc. site sharing agreements for communication tower and Red Mountain site (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-08 designating Tubac Chamber of Commerce as destination marketing organization (3-0)
- Approved special event license for Greater Green Valley Community Foundation (3-0)
- Approved $1,047,379.65 in demands (3-0)
- Voided February 7, 2023 appointment of Precinct Committee Person for Sonoita 15 and affirmed Patricia Newell's role (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel appointments, including a Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy and Employee Merit System Commission members. They also authorized various health and safety agreements and consulting contracts for community outreach and government relations.
- Approved filling Detention Officer and Booking Clerk positions (3-0)
- Approved filling Lead Public Safety Tele-communicator, Deputy Sheriff, and Tax Clerk positions (3-0)
- Appointed Ruben G Gonzalez to Planning and Zoning Commission District #2 (3-0)
- Approved four-year appointments for five members of the Employee Merit System Commission (3-0)
- Approved extension of AZDHS agreement for law enforcement vehicles until August 31, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved $12,000 annual TB control agreement with AZ Department of Health Services (3-0)
- Approved $50,260 annual TB prevention subcontract with Mariposa Community Health Center, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $6,000/month community outreach contract with Goodman Schwartz (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements for law enforcement, forensic services, and county administration. The Board also authorized filling multiple staff vacancies and approved a $50,000 agreement with the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority.
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority (unanimous)
- Approved filling two detention officer positions (unanimous)
- Approved $699,198.32 annual extension for jail medical services with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved filling Recorder Clerk, Legal Assistant, and Victim Compensation Coordinator positions (unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 MOU with Arizona Department of Public Safety for gang, drug, and immigration enforcement (unanimous)
- Approved $176,674 Arizona 9-1-1 Program grant agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $456,893 workforce development grant with Arizona Department of Health Services (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 contract with Snyder Burnett, Egerer, LLP for California-based employee legal advice (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several grant-funded educational positions and agreements, including a $22,000 early childhood educator grant. The Board also authorized engineering services for landfill analysis and drainage projects, and approved a liquor license for La Bocanita Restaurant.
- Approved variance for Floodplain Use Permit No. 22-150 at 441 N. Grand Avenue (unanimous)
- Authorized solicitation for Ephraim Canyon Flood Project engineering design (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Mary Jean Severson as Republican Party Precinct Committeeperson (unanimous)
- Approved filling four grant-funded school superintendent positions (unanimous)
- Approved $22,000 First Things First grant for early childhood educators (unanimous)
- Approved $19,900 contract for Rio Rico and Sonoita landfill air space analysis (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license application for La Bocanita Restaurant in Rio Rico (unanimous)
- Approved letter of support to rename Patagonia Post Office for James T. Kolbe (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved an emergency proclamation regarding mass migration straining county resources. They also authorized several new staff positions, approved various service contracts, and granted tax abatements.
- Approved emergency proclamation regarding mass migration and Title 42 expiration (unanimous)
- Approved creation and filling of Arts Coordinator, Associate Director Adult Education, Workforce Development Specialist, and Deputy Corporal positions (unanimous)
- Approved filling four Detention Officer vacancies for the Jail District (unanimous)
- Approved $87,550.76 agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for law enforcement equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 agreement with Arizona Department of Health Services for immigrant emergency care (unanimous)
- Approved $22,000 funding agreement with First Things First for early childhood educators (unanimous)
- Approved professional services contract with Solis Engineering Co. for up to $50,000 per six-month term (unanimous)
- Approved certificates of removal and abatement of taxes and penalties for 26 tax IDs (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and Nogales Mayor and Council met for a joint session. The meeting consisted of discussions regarding collaborative efforts for intergovernmental agreements and paving projects. No formal actions or votes were taken on these discussion items.
- Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value infrastructure and safety projects, including airfield electrical upgrades at Nogales International Airport. They also authorized a school safety communication platform and multiple grant applications for law enforcement and courts.
- Approved $1,601,155 contract with Pavex Corporation for Nogales International Airport electrical upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved $483,767.36 for C&S Engineers for airport construction management (unanimous)
- Approved Mutualink Inc. contract for school safety communication platform not to exceed $750,000 (unanimous)
- Approved RFP B-08-23-CO42 for food services at adult and juvenile detention centers (unanimous)
- Approved $1.39M in OPSG grant awards for overtime, mileage, and equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $454,000 contract with Innova Engineering LLC for aggregate cover material (unanimous)
- Approved $180,000 professional services contract with CMG Drainage Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved reclassifying a vacant bookkeeper position to an accountant position (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the filling of several vacant positions, including a Human Resources Director and Floodplain Coordinator. They also authorized contracts for culinary tourism, road chip sealing, and an increase in inmate housing rates with the Town of Oro Valley.
- Approved filling vacant positions for HR Director, Public Tele-communicator, Development Services Manager, Workforce Development Specialist, and Senior Accountant (3-0)
- Approved filling vacant Floodplain Coordinator position (3-0)
- Approved increasing inmate housing per-diem rate with Town of Oro Valley from $65 to $78.18 (3-0)
- Approved $226,000 contract with Urban Scenarios LLC for Southern Arizona Culinary Tourism Initiative (3-0)
- Approved $47,500 change order for Pendleton Drive Dip at Sonoita Creek project (3-0)
- Approved chip sealing for Camino Caralampi, Paseo Venado, Circulo Golondrina, and Calle Robalo (3-0)
- Approved $14,765.08 grant award contract with Constable Ethics, Standards & Training Board (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Briana Rodriguez to Nogales/Santa Cruz County Library Board District No. 2 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a fair housing policy and a $490,533 drug trafficking program grant. They also authorized two consulting contracts not to exceed $60,000 each for project management and human resources. Additional approvals included road chip sealing and judicial re-appointments.
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 to adopt a Fair Housing Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $490,533 City of Tucson HIDTA program grant agreement (unanimous)
- Approved consulting contract with MYC LLC for project management up to $60,000 (unanimous)
- Approved consulting contract with PR3 Project Management Services for HR up to $60,000 (unanimous)
- Approved chip sealing for Upper Elgin Road, Elgin Canelo Road, Pendleton Drive, Calle Cipres, and Martan Road (unanimous)
- Approved re-appointments of Vanessa Cartwright, Sheila Dagucon, and Dee-Dee Samet as Judge Pro Tempore (unanimous)
- Approved cooperative law enforcement agreement with USDA Forest Service through 2027 (unanimous)
- Ratified authorized signature for National Opioid Settlement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Board approved Ordinance No. 2023-02 and Resolution No. 2023-02 to modify and increase solid waste user fees at the Rio Rico Landfill, Sonoita Elgin Landfill, and Tubac Amado Transfer Station. The Board also approved several grants for airport and flood control projects and authorized the filling of multiple vacant county positions.
- Approved Ordinance and Resolution No. 2023-02 to increase solid waste user fees (unanimous)
- Approved filling vacancies for Chief Deputy Recorder, Court Systems Analyst, Juvenile Probation Secretary, Patrol Sergeant, and two Deputy Sheriff I positions (unanimous)
- Approved $245,286 ADOT grant for Nogales International Airport pavement management (unanimous)
- Approved $500,000 ESSER III grant for Sonoita Elementary School District and $3,500 for Nogales Unified School District #1 (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Kimley Horn for Patagonia Flood Control Project feasibility study (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-03 establishing a weight limit for Santa Cruz River Bridge No. 08169 (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 professional services agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
- Tabled appointment and contract for County Manager Jesus Valdez until March 27, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Jesus Valdez as County Manager effective July 15, 2023. The Board also authorized several law enforcement hires, approved various grants, and renewed maintenance contracts for public works.
- Approved direct appointment of Jesus Valdez as County Manager effective July 15, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved filling 2 detention corporal, 6 detention officer, and 1 booking clerk positions (3-0)
- Approved filling 1 deputy sheriff I, 1 commander, 1 public safety telecommunication, and 1 adult probation officer position (3-0)
- Approved 5-year agreement with Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry for COTA (3-0)
- Approved $464,245 modification to City of Tucson HIDTA program grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Job Order Master Agreement PW-FY2021 with five qualified contractors (3-0)
- Approved liquor license for Rio Rico Gas 4 Less in Rio Rico, AZ (3-0)
- Approved $941,267.40 in total demands (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved participation in proposed national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. Other actions included approving several service contracts, professional appointments, and local event licenses.
- Approved participation in national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (3-0)
- Approved $149,997.96 Motorola Solutions contract for Sheriff's Office radio system (3-0)
- Approved $20,100 annual CenturyLink broadband services agreement (3-0)
- Approved professional service agreement with David E. Shambach Architect, Inc. for 1904 Historic Courtroom renovation (3-0)
- Approved two-year appointments for Local Workforce Development Board (3-0)
- Approved mutual aid agreement with US Army Garrison Fort Huachuca (3-0)
- Approved liquor license for El Mercado in Tubac (3-0)
- Approved $584,754.99 in total demands (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel appointments, including vacancies for the Planning and Zoning Commission and various county departments. They also authorized multiple contracts for health services, IT infrastructure, and airport improvements. A floodplain use permit for 248 W. Elm Street in Nogales was approved.
- Approved floodplain use permit No. 22-121 for 248 W. Elm Street, Nogales
- Appointed Nancy Pottinger and Michael M Sene to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Authorized filling vacancies for Deputy County Attorney, Commander, and Equipment Operators
- Approved $45,000 in total contracts with Mariposa Community Health Center for opioid response
- Approved $320,278.79 in agreements with Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for IT and email migration
- Approved ADOT Aeronautics grant amendments for signage ($150,000) and taxiway lighting ($500,000)
- Approved $166,666.68 MOU with Department of Public Safety for Border Strike Task Force
- Approved remote tasting room application for Flying Leap Vineyards, Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million lease-purchase agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for hardware, security equipment, and vehicles. They also authorized filling several vacant positions in the Sheriff's office and County Manager's office. Additionally, the Board approved the use of remaining ARPA funds for projects presented during the study session.
- Approved $2M lease-purchase agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for IT and vehicles (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-01 to reimburse $2M for IT and vehicle equipment (3-0)
- Approved filling vacant Deputy County Manager, two Sheriff Deputy, and Chief Deputy Sheriff positions (3-0)
- Approved creation and filling of Public Health Aide position in Environmental Health Department (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 per year limit for Pierce Coleman representation on general election matters (3-0)
- Approved $934,909.19 in total demands (3-0)
- Approved funding for projects using remaining ARPA monies (3-0)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for six properties (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several health service contract extensions and authorized filling a vacant office manager position for the Sheriff's Office. They also approved $650,000 for one-time payments to line-level deputies and detention officers and authorized $488,953.36 in demands.
- Approved $650,000 for one-time payments to line-level deputies and detention officers (unanimous)
- Approved filling vacant office manager position for the Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
- Approved extension of COVID-19 ELC agreement with Arizona Department of Health Services through May 1, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved extension of agreement with National Association of County and City Health Officials through June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for Edward L. and Dana M. Castillo and Alfredo Rivera (unanimous)
- Approved demands totaling $488,953.36 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from three meetings held on 12/20/2022 (unanimous)