Santa Cruz County public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will vote on several public‑safety contracts, including a $372,914.51 purchase of 80 tasers from Axon Enterprise. Other items include a $126,323.09 Leica 3D scanner for forensic work, a $13,781.25 purchase of 35 driver‑license readers, a $21,150 jail‑operations policy service, and a $44,404.80 emergency‑preparedness training agreement. All items are listed under the consent agenda and will be approved with a single motion unless a board member requests separate discussion.
- Approve Axon Enterprise contract for 80 tasers – $372,914.51 (Req: Sheriff)
- Approve Precision Survey Supply contract for Leica RTC360 forensic 3D scanner – $126,323.09 (Req: Sheriff)
- Approve L‑TRON Corporation contract for 35 driver‑license readers – $13,781.25 (Req: Sheriff)
- Approve NIJO proposal for jail‑operations policy development – $21,150 year 1, $10,575 annually years 2‑5 (Req: Sheriff)
- Approve Knowledge Capital Alliance agreement for Whole Community Emergency Preparedness training – $44,404.80 (Req: Health Services)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on December 16, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session to consult legal counsel about litigation concerning former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds. The meeting also contains standard procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss litigation involving former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several contracts, including professional services for economic development and hardware for the Adult Detention Center. The meeting also includes votes on staffing vacancies and tax valuation adjustments.
- Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for Adult Detention Center hardware and software: $48,909.70
- Professional Services Agreements with Donelson Consulting, LLC for Just Transition Fund (up to $100,000), EDA Recompete Phase I (up to $67,012), and EDA Culinary Tourism ($26,000)
- Subrecipient Agreement with Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs: up to $137,377.26
- Agreement with Realauction.com LLC for tax certificate auction processing at $12 per certificate
- Authorization to fill vacant Detention Corporal and Deputy Sheriff I positions
The Board of Supervisors approved professional service agreements with Donelson Consulting, LLC, and authorized hardware and software purchases for the Adult Detention Center. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda covering various administrative, financial, and personnel items, including tax valuation adjustments and precinct committee appointments.
- Approved filling vacant detention corporal position (2-0)
- Approved $48,909.70 Motorola Solutions agreement for jail hardware (2-0)
- Approved Donelson Consulting, LLC agreements for $193,012 total (2-0)
- Approved $137,377.26 emergency management grant agreement (2-0)
- Approved $7,100 victims' rights program award (2-0)
- Approved realauction.com LLC agreement for tax certificate auctions (2-0)
- Approved seven precinct committee person appointments (2-0)
- Approved $1,285,543.21 in total expenditures (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss several consent agenda items, including staffing authorizations, an energy rebate agreement, and a $172,500 in‑lieu fee to the Pima County Regional Flood Control District. An action item will consider approving a professional services contract with SOC Technical Solutions LLC for remote IT consulting at $15,000 per month. The meeting also includes routine reports, a public comment period, and discussion of rebuilding the baseball field at the Tubac Community Center.
- Approve Professional Services Contract with SOC Technical Solutions LLC for remote IT consulting at $15,000 per month (County Manager request)
- Authorize payment of $172,500 to Pima County Regional Flood Control District’s in‑lieu fee program (Public Works request)
- Authorize creation and fill of Information Technology Specialist position in the Commerce Department (Human Resources request)
- Approve Application Agreement with UniSource Energy Services Business Energy Solutions Program for energy‑efficient lighting rebates (Administrative Services request)
- Authorize filling two vacant Recorder/Voter Clerk positions (Recorder request)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive flood control reports. They will discuss and approve several consent‑agenda items, including staffing authorizations, a vacation buyback option, and multiple contracts such as a $69,716.61 GeoValidation upgrade with Motorola Solutions and a $50,000 professional services contract with Booth Management Consulting. Additional actions include certifying the November 5 election results, approving tax appeal decisions, and authorizing road improvement bids for the Tubac Road Improvements Project.
- Approve Motorola Solutions GeoValidation Upgrade contract for $69,716.61
- Approve Professional Services Contract with Booth Management Consulting up to $50,000
- Authorize Public Works to solicit bids for Tubac Road Improvements Project
- Approve Sentinel Technologies network switch refresh contract for $106,143.83
- Approve one‑time vacation buyback option for up to 40 accrued vacation hours
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the canvass of the November 5, 2024 general election official results and authorized filling multiple vacant and newly created positions. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for a wildlife partnership, a professional services contract for grant management, and several technology and infrastructure agreements.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a wildlife partnership (3-0)
- Approved canvass of November 5, 2024 General Election official results (3-0)
- Approved Tax Year 2025 appeal decisions for the Board of Equalization (3-0)
- Approved filling vacant Network Administrator, Court Clerk, Deputy Sheriff I, and Public Safety Telecommunicator positions (3-0)
- Approved one-time vacation buyback option for up to 40 accrued vacation hours for eligible county employees (3-0)
- Approved Interagency Service Agreement Contract No. DT-ITG-2024-004 with ADOT for citation management software (3-0)
- Authorized Public Works to solicit bids for Tubac Road Improvements Project roadway and parking improvements (3-0)
- Approved Sentinel Technologies proposals for network switch refresh ($106,143.83) and wireless refresh ($40,275.17) (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to receive legal advice in executive session on several litigation and management matters. The board will also consider a special event license and the filling of two vacant positions.
- Special Event License application for Wisdom's Sports and Scholars on 11/11/2024 in Tubac
- Authorization to fill vacant Deputy County Attorney V position
- Authorization to fill vacant Court Clerk position
- Executive session regarding Santa Cruz County v. Audit USA
- Executive session regarding unauthorized operations and FBO hangar squatting at Nogales International Airport
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01, amending outdoor lighting regulations to preserve dark skies, and approved a $194,340 contract with Falcone Bros & Associates for pickleball court lighting at the Tubac Community Center. The board also approved the consent agenda, including various grants and agreements, and a $109,839 Trane controls service proposal for the jail district.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01 amending outdoor lighting regulations (unanimous)
- Approved $194,340 contract with Falcone Bros & Associates for pickleball court lighting (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Everon security proposals, IGA for senior health ($1M), airport fuel and FBO agreements, and multiple grants (unanimous)
- Approved $109,839 Trane controls/BAS service proposal for jail district (unanimous)
- Approved tax year 2025 appeal decisions as presented by Board of Equalization (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and review flood‑control reports. They will discuss staffing for three Detention Booking Clerk positions and consider awarding a bid for legal publications. The consent agenda includes a $40,000 grant award, a $16,000 tax‑roll contract, and several other contracts and policy approvals.
- Authorize three Detention Booking Clerk positions (Sheriff request)
- Award Bid No. B-05-24-CO51 for 2024‑2025 legal publications and advertising
- Approve $40,000 FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden grant award
- Ratify contract with TGI Systems LLC for tax roll generation, $16,000, expiring 6/30/2025
- Approve litigation representation contract with Humphrey & Petersen, P.C., up to $50,000
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including several service contracts, grant agreements, and personnel hires. The Jail District Board authorized filling three detention booking clerk positions. No action was taken on the bid for legal publications and advertising.
- Approved filling 3 detention booking clerk positions (3-0)
- Approved $40,000 Operation Stonegarden grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved $16,000 TGI Systems LLC contract for tax roll generation (3-0)
- Approved $7,500 Modern Campus software subscription (3-0)
- Approved $6,811.40 change order for 1904 Courthouse restoration (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 limit for Humphrey & Petersen, P.C. litigation representation (3-0)
- Approved $9,850 annual contract with Soch, Inc. for poll worker software (3-0)
- Approved demands totaling $1,577,609.76 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting that consisted solely of an executive session for legal consultation regarding former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the board recessed into executive session, reconvened, and adjourned.
- Recessed into executive session for legal advice on former treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's fund management (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting at 11:42 a.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 a three-year jail medical services contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare for $841,654.55 annually, plus inflation adjuster and up to three one-year renewals. They also authorized filling two vacant detention officer positions and approved a liquor store sampling privilege application. The board approved the consent agenda, including $1,999,527.85 in demands, and discussed but took no action on several reports and presentations.
- Approved jail medical services contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, $841,654.55/year (3-0)
- Authorized filling two vacant detention officer positions (3-0)
- Approved sampling privilege for Pigeon's Liquor Store, Rio Rico (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including demands totaling $1,999,527.85 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of 07/02/2024 and 07/11/2024 special meeting (3-0)
- Approved appointment of election boards for July 30, 2024 primary (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on July 11, 2024, and unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 tentative budget. The budget was presented by Deputy County Manager Mauricio Chavez, with comments from Chairman Ruiz, Vice-Chairman Bracker, and Supervisor Molera. No members of the public spoke during the call to the public. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
- Adopted the FY 2024-2025 tentative budget (3-0, Ayes: Bracker, Molera, Ruiz)
- Adjourned the meeting at 10:07 a.m. (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors adopted a revised animal control fee schedule and approved a joint letter urging the designation of a new urban national wildlife refuge along the Santa Cruz River. The Board also approved filling multiple vacant county positions, reappointed a library board member, and passed the consent agenda. Additionally, the Board reviewed financial reports and heard updates on jail personnel and mobile library grant concerns.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08 for revised animal control services fee schedule (3-0)
- Approved joint letter with Pima County to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding Santa Cruz River urban wildlife refuge (3-0)
- Approved filling vacant booking clerk position in the Sheriff's department (3-0)
- Approved filling two vacant detention officer positions in the Sheriff's department (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including several position fillings, board appointments, and contracts (3-0)
- Re-appointed Brian Vandervoet to the Nogales/Santa Cruz County Library Board representing Tubac (3-0)
- Approved demands totaling $1,426,731.28 across all funds (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a $3,906,467.36 communications modernization proposal with Motorola Solutions Inc. through Arizona State Contract No. CTR046830 for Sheriff's Office radio system improvements, and approved Contract No. 501135 with APIC Solutions, Inc. for $876,891.43 for a detention center security electronics upgrade. The Board also approved increasing salary ranges to FY24 levels where the classification and compensation study recommended a lower starting salary. On banking services, the Board authorized the County Treasurer to enter a three-year treasury management services agreement with PNC Bank, N.A., and denied agreements with Western Alliance Bank, a one-year PNC Bank agreement, and a one-year extension with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Approved Contract No. 501135 with APIC Solutions, Inc. for detention center security electronics upgrade, $876,891.43 (3-0)
- Approved communications modernization proposal with Motorola Solutions Inc. through Arizona State Contract No. CTR046830 for Sheriff's Office radio system improvements, $3,906,467.36 (3-0)
- Approved authorization to increase salary ranges to FY24 levels where the classification and compensation study recommended a lower starting salary (3-0)
- Authorized County Treasurer to enter three-year treasury management services agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. (3-0)
- Denied authorization for treasury management services agreement with Western Alliance Bank (3-0)
- Denied authorization for one-year treasury management services agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. (3-0)
- Denied banking services contract extension and amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for one additional year expiring June 30, 2025 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value agreements for road improvements and law enforcement communications. They also authorized a forensic financial investigation and named a local crossing in honor of Lucila G. Bejarano.
- Approved $3.9M agreement with DEMA for radio and communication upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved I-19 interchange improvements with ADOT for up to $3.25M state funds and $500,000 county share (unanimous)
- Approved agreement for special counsel and forensic accounting services (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-12 naming the Pendleton Drive box culvert the 'Lucila G. Bejarano Crossing' (unanimous)
- Approved $900,000 DEMA agreement to upgrade detention center audio and digital systems (consent)
- Approved $155,466 9-1-1 grant agreement with ADOA (consent)
- Approved $1.86M in total demands (consent)
- No action taken on sampling privilege application for Pigeon's Liquor Store
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board convened a special meeting to enter an executive session for legal advice. No substantive actions or decisions were taken in the public session.
- Recessed into Executive Session to discuss legal advice regarding former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting that included a closed executive session to receive legal advice regarding the former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds. No public decisions, votes on ordinances, or budget approvals were recorded in the open portion of the meeting. The session was requested by the County Manager and concluded with an adjournment.
- Recessed regular meeting to convene into Executive Session (unanimous)
- Held Executive Session for legal advice on former Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's fund management
- Adjourned meeting at 2:49 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of a classification and compensation study and a letter of recommendations regarding the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project. The Board also approved a consent agenda including election procedures, grant awards, and $5.8M in demands.
- Approved implementation of Classification & Compensation Study (2-0)
- Approved letter of comments and recommendations for Hermosa Critical Minerals Project EIS (2-0)
- Approved $36,364 subcontract with Circles of Peace Inc. for overdose data services (2-0)
- Approved $5,600 ADEQ Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant (2-0)
- Approved $7,409.22 for two solar speed display signs (2-0)
- Approved early ballot drop off boxes and voting locations for July 30, 2024 Primary Election (2-0)
- Approved emergency voting procedures for July 30, 2024 Primary Election (2-0)
- Approved demands totaling $5,829,703.03 (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on May 24, 2024, and voted unanimously to recess into executive session to discuss legal advice regarding updates on former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds. No action or decision from that closed session is recorded in the minutes. The Board then reconvened and adjourned at 11:00 a.m. The minutes record only procedural actions, with no substantive decisions made in open session.
- Recessed special meeting to convene executive session (3-0)
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened special meeting (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m. (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the Assessor's internal procedures on policy, guidelines and a corrective action plan, and separately approved a 26-item consent agenda covering personnel, grants, contracts, appointments and a vehicle donation. The consent agenda included re-appointments of pro tempore judges, a $85,872 filing system purchase, a $12,138.54 robotics camp contract, and a $2,500 summer program contract. The Board also received a finance report showing $70,455,733.51 total across all funds, heard a presentation on the Recovery Kentucky program in a study session, and held an executive session on legal advice regarding the former County Treasurer's management of county funds. No dollar amounts or outcomes beyond those recorded were decided on the executive session item.
- Approved Assessor's internal procedures on policy and guidelines and corrective action plan (3-0)
- Approved 26-item consent agenda, including personnel authorizations, judge re-appointments, grants, contracts and a vehicle donation (3-0)
- Approved quote with Marsh Development, Inc. for Sally Port file room filing system and installation, $85,872 (consent agenda)
- Approved contract with Zigma Consulting LLC for summer robotics camps, not to exceed $12,138.54 (consent agenda)
- Approved contract with Rio Rico Medical & Fire District for Invest In Our Youth 2024 Summer Program, $2,500 (consent agenda)
- Approved donation of a 2010 gray Ford F-150 to Patagonia Public Schools (consent agenda)
- Approved demands totaling $1,478,457.60, of which $556,180.58 is from the General Fund (consent agenda)
- Held executive session for legal advice on former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds; no action recorded
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting that quickly moved into a closed executive session. The session was for legal consultation regarding the former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's management of county funds. No public decisions, votes on policy, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.
- Recessed Special Meeting to convene Executive Session (3-0)
- Held Executive Session for legal advice on former Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's fund management
- Adjourned Executive Session and reconvened Special Meeting (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:57 p.m. (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors appointed Alejandro Paz to the County Treasurer position through December 31, 2024. The Board also approved several professional service contracts, jail staffing increases, and a youth internship program.
- Appointed Alejandro Paz as County Treasurer (3-0)
- Approved $53,295 for Summer Youth Leaders in Training Internship Program (3-0)
- Approved professional services contract with Booth Management Consulting up to $70,000 (3-0)
- Approved Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Texas Share (3-0)
- Authorized filling one detention officer and two corporal positions in the Jail District (3-0)
- Approved waiver of potential conflict of interest with Pierce Coleman with specific exceptions (3-0)
- Approved $1,495,987.42 in total demands (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-06 canceling July 30th precinct committeemen elections (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board convened a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Santa Cruz County Treasurer position during an executive session. No public votes or policy decisions were recorded.
- Interviewed four applicants for County Treasurer in executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board appointed County Manager Jesus Valdez as Interim County Treasurer. The Board also approved a $570,000 commitment for a river corridor grant application and a letter of concern regarding the Hermosa Project.
- Ratified changing signatories on county banking accounts (2-0)
- Approved $570,000 commitment for Santa Cruz River Corridor Prosperity Initiative EDA grant application (3-0)
- Approved letter of concern to US Forest Service regarding Hermosa Project NEPA process (3-0)
- Appointed Jesus Valdez as Interim County Treasurer (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2024-05, calling on Secretary Deb Haaland to create the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona. The Board also approved its consent agenda, three proclamations, and a Board of Equalization appeal decision, and it received a groundwater study presentation. A proposed implementation of a classification and compensation study was moved to an upcoming meeting for further review.
- Approved Resolution No. 2024-05 calling on Secretary Deb Haaland to create the Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda, moving items 12a and 13a-c to action items and removing item 11 (3-0)
- Approved proclamations for National Volunteer Week, Administrative Professional Week, and National Public Safety Tele-communicators Week (3-0 each)
- Approved Jail District consent agenda, including authorization to fill three detention officer positions, one juvenile detention officer position, and solicitation for medical and mental health services (3-0)
- Approved and ratified Board of Equalization appeal decision on the Wiley petition for parcel 112-44-009B (3-0)
- Moved implementation of the Classification & Compensation Study to an upcoming meeting for further review
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the resignation of the County Treasurer, effective April 12, 2024. The Board also held a closed executive session to discuss the appointment process for the remaining term of the Treasurer position. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved County Treasurer resignation effective April 12, 2024 (3-0)
- Held executive session to discuss Treasurer appointment process
- Adjourned meeting at 11:03 a.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a $395,915 contract for the Ephraim Canyon Flood Project and adopted a fair housing policy. Other actions included certifying presidential preference election results and approving tax valuation adjustments for Living Fellowship of Rio Rico.
- Approved $395,915 contract with Stantec Consulting Services for Ephraim Canyon Flood Project (3-0)
- Approved amendment to US Marshals Service agreement for inmate housing automatic renewal (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-03 to establish a fair housing policy (3-0)
- Approved $7,445 ADOT grant for fuel tank replacement design at Nogales International Airport (3-0)
- Approved $125,781.22 amendment for 1904 Courthouse restoration moisture prevention (3-0)
- Approved $25,155 agreement with Knowledge Capital Alliance for risk assessment training (3-0)
- Certified results for the 03/19/2024 Presidential Preference Election (3-0)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for Living Fellowship of Rio Rico (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved its consent agenda unanimously, covering hiring authorizations, a Dark Sky Week proclamation, airport inspection and pavement payments, school and court contracts, and tax adjustments. The Board took no action on a recommendation for the Elgin Distillery liquor license application, with the Chairman noting the state ultimately decides. The Board also received a quarterly update on the South32 Hermosa Project and held an executive session on a tax appeal before adjourning at 10:58 a.m.
- Took no action on recommendation for Elgin Distillery acquisition of control application (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (3-0), including:
- Authorized filling vacant Deputy Sheriff and Fee Shed Attendant positions
- Approved proclamation declaring April 2-8, 2024 International Dark Sky Week
- Approved FAA agreement AJF-ON-AAC-24-AC-006475 for flight inspection at Nogales International Airport, estimated $24,235.20
- Approved additional $50,231.38 payment to ADOT for Airport Pavement Management System under MPD agreement GRT-22-0008951-T
- Approved contractor agreement with Dr. Carlos Francisco Parra as principal historian for Invest in Our Youth History Exhibition, not to exceed $15,000
- Approved tax abatement for NASPP Incorporated, Tax ID# 101-30-016, $199,834.50
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda covering various personnel authorizations, consulting contracts, and grant agreements. The Jail District authorized filling a vacant Juvenile Detention Officer position. Total demands approved amounted to $745,361.85.
- Approved $745,361.85 in demands (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including personnel authorizations and grant agreements (unanimous)
- Approved $80/hour consulting contract with CY Solutions LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $24.75 hourly rate for Blackstone Security Services, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 JCEF grant for Circles of Peace/Pretrial Services (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year Arizona Mutual Aid Compact Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $499,950 EDA Recompete Strategy Development Grant (unanimous)
- Authorized filling vacant Juvenile Detention Officer position (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a professional services contract for a Hermosa Mine good neighbor agreement and a contract for a new communications tower in Tubac. The Board also approved a comprehensive consent agenda including personnel hires, election preparations, and various intergovernmental agreements.
- Approved contract with Stephanie Smith for Hermosa Mine good neighbor agreement and NEPA response at $80/hr, NTE $80,000 annually (3-0)
- Approved $258,684.97 contract with Gila Electronics of Yuma for a 180-foot communications tower at Tubac Station #1 (3-0)
- Approved authorization to fill vacant Tax Clerk, Landfill Operator, and Maintenance Worker positions (3-0)
- Approved amending Karla D. Berber's appointment to part-time paid Pro Tempore Judge for Superior Court (3-0)
- Approved renaming Calle Balderrain/Balderrain Ln to Calle Belderrain in Tubac (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 contract with Human Communication Studio for County Attorney's Office training (3-0)
- Approved $1,680,169.78 in demands (3-0)
- Approved rescheduling March 19, 2024 meeting to March 26, 2024 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved six-month road maintenance contracts for Regions 1-4 and Harshaw Road. They also authorized filling a detention officer position and approved a proclamation designating February as Early Childhood Education Awareness Month. The Board reviewed a $3.2 million grant for traffic interchanges and accepted a consent agenda covering attorney contracts, election procedures, and tax adjustments.
- Approved proclamation designating Feb 2024 as Early Childhood Education Awareness Month (3-0)
- Authorized filling one Detention Officer position (3-0)
- Approved six-month road maintenance contract with Spencer Construction for Region 1 (3-0)
- Approved six-month road maintenance contract with Innova Engineering for Region 2 (3-0)
- Approved six-month road maintenance contract with Spencer Construction for Region 3 (3-0)
- Approved six-month road maintenance contract with L&L Transport for Region 4 (3-0)
- Approved six-month road maintenance contract with Innova Engineering for Harshaw Road (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including attorney contracts, election procedures, and tax adjustments (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved filling two booking clerk positions in the Jail District and one deputy sheriff position via the consent agenda. The Board also approved a $58,295 pollbook purchase and a $59,750 ballot-on-demand printer purchase from Election Systems & Software, along with an intergovernmental agreement amendment with the Arizona Department of Health Services for immunization funding through June 30, 2025. Tax valuation adjustments for two properties and monthly demands totaling $561,564.36 were approved. A presentation on revised PM2.5 air quality standards was rescheduled to February 1, 2024.
- Approved filling two booking clerk positions (Jail District) (3-0)
- Approved filling one deputy sheriff position (3-0)
- Approved $58,295 pollbook purchase from ES&S (3-0)
- Approved $59,750 ballot-on-demand printer purchase from ES&S (3-0)
- Approved IGA Amendment 2 with ADHS for immunization funding through June 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved tax valuation adjustments for 116-11-157 and 104-04-023 (3-0)
- Approved monthly demands totaling $561,564.36 (3-0)
- Rescheduled PM2.5 NAAQS presentation to February 1, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $42,850 contract with Conformatech for quality assurance services on the Harshaw Road bridge replacement project. They also authorized filling seven vacant detention officer positions and accepted a $149,716.35 grant for violence against women services. The board reviewed financial reports showing $64.6 million in total funds and held a closed session to discuss the sale of property in Rio Rico.
- Approved $42,850 Conformatech contract for Harshaw Road bridge testing (3-0)
- Authorized filling seven vacant detention officer positions (3-0)
- Approved $149,716.35 Arizona STOP grant for violence against women services (3-0)
- Approved HDR, Inc. proposal for off-system bridge replacement grant application (3-0)
- Approved aerial imagery services with Eagleview for $85,953.70 annually (3-0)
- Approved special event license for Tubac Chamber of Commerce (3-0)
- Approved delegation agreement with ADEQ for environmental authority (3-0)
- Rescheduled February 6 meeting to February 1 (3-0)