Santa Cruz County public meetings in 2022
8 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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)