Santa Cruz County public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to amend the Zoning and Development Code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on residential property. The board will also discuss and vote on several contracts, including a consulting agreement with JLF2 Consulting Services, LLC, and agreements with the Arizona Department of Transportation for airport fuel farm and tank replacement projects.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-04 to amend Zoning and Development Code for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Authorization to approve JLF2 Consulting Services, LLC contract up to $135,000 annually
• Approval of Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement No. E6FMF 01C for Fuel Farm Replacement ($15,789)
• Approval of Airport Development Reimbursable Grant Agreement No. E6FMG 01C for Fuel Tank Replacement ($15,395)
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Nogales for 2026 elections

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss possible approval of legal action in response to Audit USA filing a Petition for Review with the Arizona Supreme Court. They will also consider a professional services contract with CPA Corey Arvizu for forensic accounting of the county’s cash and investments, not to exceed $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026. Additional items include staffing authorizations, contract amendments, and grant approvals listed on the consent agenda.

• Discussion/possible action to approve legal action in response to Audit USA petition for review with the Arizona Supreme Court (County Attorney)
• Discussion/possible action to approve Professional Services Contract with Corey Arvizu, CPA, for forensic accounting, not‑to‑exceed $50,000 (Administrative Services)
• Authorization to fill two Public Safety Telecommunicator positions (Sheriff)
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C‑00021303 with WestEd to terminate the agreement, not‑to‑exceed $23,000 for completed deliverables (School Superintendent)
• Approval of Grant Agreements with Arizona Companion Animal Spay: $5,000 for Community Cat Spay/Neuter program and $10,000 for Public Spay/Neuter program (Animal Control)

The Board unanimously approved a legal response to Audit USA's petition for review by the Arizona Supreme Court. It also approved a forensic accounting contract with Corey Arvizu, CPA, up to $50,000, and authorized two public‑safety telecommunicator positions. Additional unanimous approvals included a grant for animal spay/neuter programs, a bond for a duplicate warrant, tax valuation adjustments, and $846,396.91 in demands.

• Approved legal action responding to Audit USA petition to Arizona Supreme Court (unanimous)
• Approved forensic accounting contract with Corey Arvizu, CPA, up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved two public safety telecommunicator positions (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Agreement C-00021303 with Wested to terminate, up to $23,000 (unanimous)
• Approved animal control grant: $5,000 community cat spay/neuter and $10,000 public spay/neuter (unanimous)
• Approved bond for duplicate warrant #1-017511, $81.25 (unanimous)
• Approved tax valuation adjustments for listed properties (unanimous)
• Approved demands totaling $846,396.91 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially ratify legal actions to recover money related to the Gutfahr embezzlement. The meeting also includes votes on several service contracts, a law enforcement equipment purchase, and tax valuation adjustments.

• Ratification of legal actions to recover monies from the Gutfahr embezzlement
• Purchase of Motorola Solutions Inc. license plate reader systems for $114,613.83
• Senior health services subcontracts totaling $195,000 for four organizations
• AZTEC Field Trainer Grant Application for FY 2026 in the amount of $25,000
• Approval of 14 tax valuation adjustments

The Board adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and approved several financial items including tax valuation adjustments and $1,412,252.85 in demands. It ratified all legal actions related to the Gutfaahr embezzlement case and authorized any additional legal action needed for case CV2024-032742. The Board also approved the Board of Equalization’s acceptance of a petitioner's withdrawal and recessed the meeting into Executive Session. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda excluding item 3 (unanimous)
• Approved tax valuation adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved demands totaling $1,412,252.85 (unanimous)
• Ratified all legal actions on behalf of the county related to the Gutfaahr embezzlement (unanimous)
• Authorized any other legal action necessary for case CV2024-032742 (unanimous)
• Accepted petitioner's withdrawal of petition for review of notice of change (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting into Executive Session (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on November 13, 2025. An executive session will be used to discuss legal advice on GovNET, LLC and Red Mountain matters. The Board will consider approving and authorizing a proposal to GovNET, LLC regarding Red Mountain.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on GovNET, LLC and Red Mountain
• Consideration of approval and authorization of a proposal to GovNET, LLC regarding Red Mountain

The Board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It recessed the regular meeting into an executive session and later reconvened the regular session, both unanimously. Supervisors voted unanimously to let County Management and IT negotiate and settle the GovNet Red Mountain issue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:51 a.m.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Recess regular meeting to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene regular session (unanimous)
• Authorize County Management and IT to negotiate/settle GovNet Red Mountain matter (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive department reports. They will discuss consent agenda items, including grant agreements for a $350,000 school safety program, a $153,710 first‑responder drone program, and a $133,511 airport fuel‑tank replacement project. Additional actions include authorizing two vacant Maintenance Worker positions, advertising for workforce‑development and economic‑development consultants, and rescheduling upcoming meetings.

• Authorization for Services No. 9 Agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. for Fuel Tank Replacement Project at Nogales International Airport – $133,511
• Grant Agreement No. DBF2025SB1735-SSI08 with Arizona Department of Administration for school safety program – $350,000
• Grant‑in‑Aid Agreement with The Tohono O'odham Nation for first‑responder drone program – $153,710
• Authorization to fill two vacant Maintenance Worker positions (Public Works)
• Authorization to execute Aircraft Hangar Storage Agreements at Nogales International Airport

The Board adopted the agenda, striking Consent Agenda Item 11 and extending Item 10 to a 36‑month term. It unanimously approved and re‑affirmed legal actions to recover all monies from the Gutfah embezzlement. A motion to recess the regular meeting into the Flood Control District session also passed unanimously. Other listed items were presented for discussion but no decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda, struck Consent Agenda Item 11 and changed Item 10 term to 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved and re‑affirmed legal actions to recover all monies from the Gutfah embezzlement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda modification: Item 10 set to 36‑month term, Item 11 excluded (unanimous)
• Recessed regular meeting to continue as Flood Control District meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on three land‑use items affecting the Barrio de Tubac development, including a medium‑ to high‑density residential amendment, a rezoning to multi‑family, and a planned area development amendment for attached units. The Board will also discuss several action items such as proclamations, letters of support, and a $2,000 sponsorship for the Film Ready Communities program. A consent agenda includes a $12,167.85 donation to Animal Care, a $1,571,000 airport fuel tank replacement contract, and other agreements and approvals.

• Public hearing: amend Comprehensive Plan to change 5.59 acres from Medium‑Density to High‑Density Residential (Case No. CP-25-01)
• Public hearing: rezone 2.75 acres from B‑2 (General Business) to MF (Multi‑Family) (Case No. REZ-25-01)
• Public hearing: amend Planned Area Development to allow 18 attached dwelling units (Case No. PAD-25-01)
• Consent agenda: approve Contract with Kear Civil Corp. for Fuel Tank Replacement at Nogales International Airport, $1,571,000
• Consent agenda: accept donation from Louis McCauley Revocable Trust for Animal Care Services, $12,167.85

The Board unanimously approved three land-use actions for the Barrio de Tubac, changing the comprehensive plan designation, rezoning acreage to multi-family, and amending the planned area development to permit 18 attached homes. It also adopted two proclamations honoring veterans and the Anza 250‑day celebration. Additional approvals included letters of support for a reliability project and for the swearing-in of Congresswoman‑elect Adelita Grijalva, a $2,000 sponsorship for the Film Ready Communities program, and a $1,571,000 contract for a fuel‑tank replacement at Nogales International Airport.

• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Plan: 5.59 acres changed from medium‑density to high‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2.75 acres from B‑2 (general business) to MF (multi‑family) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Planned Area Development to allow 18 attached dwelling units (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Operation Green Light for Veterans (Nov 4‑11) and Anza 250 Days (Oct 23‑25) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Unisource Energy Services' Santa Cruz Reliability Project North (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Speaker Mike Johnson requesting swearing‑in of Congresswoman‑elect Adelita Grijalva (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Arizona Commerce Authority Film Ready Communities program with $2,000 sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kear Civil Corporation for fuel‑tank replacement at Nogales International Airport, authorizing $1,571,000 notice to proceed (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss and possibly approve two contribution agreements with South32 Hermosa Inc. for a Strategic Workforce Plan (up to $150,000) and funding for an Economic Development Specialist (up to $210,600 over three years). Additional items include filling vacant positions, approving tax valuation notices, and authorizing various contracts and bonds. The meeting also features study sessions on Medicaid cuts and Valley Assistance services.

• Approve Contribution Agreement with South32 Hermosa for Strategic Workforce Plan (not‑to‑exceed $150,000)
• Approve Contribution Agreement with South32 Hermosa for Economic Development Specialist ($93,600 year 1, $70,200 year 2, $46,800 year 3)
• Authorize filling vacant Detention Booking Clerk position (Sheriff)
• Approve Tax Year 2026 Notice of Valuation Appeal Decisions (Board of Equalization)
• Approve Intergovernmental agreement with Phoenix Police Department for ICAC Task Force (5‑year term)

The Board adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. It approved and certified the September 23, 2025 special general election results for Congressional District 7. The Board also adopted proclamations declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Santa Cruz County Arts Month, each by unanimous vote. Finally, the Flood Control District Board was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 23, 2025 special election results for Congressional District 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation for October (unanimous)
• Approved Santa Cruz County Arts Month proclamation for October (unanimous)
• Adjourned Flood Control District Board (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss a range of actions, including contracts, staffing authorizations, and grant agreements. A key item is the approval of a federal grant of up to $600,000 for fuel farm construction at Nogales International Airport. Other items include contracts for emergency planning, disc‑golf course development, and equipment purchases funded by state grants.

• Approve Grant Agreement No. WPG 3-04-0024-027-2025 for up to $600,000 to fund fuel farm construction at Nogales International Airport (FAA)
• Approve contract with Coordinated Consulting Services LLC for emergency service planning, not to exceed $44,500 through 03/31/2026
• Approve services contract with DG Course Development for the Aqua Salada Canyon Disc Golf Course, fixed amount $10,000
• Approve purchase from Motorola Solutions (Quote No. 3087120) of Tracs Integration Module for $43,475.64 under State Electronic Data Collection grant
• Approve subrecipient agreements with Justice Court and Constructing Circles of Peace for Drug Court programming, each $49,500 for FY2025‑2026

The Board unanimously approved a Community Benefit Support Policy that provides free landfill disposal to eligible community‑based organizations for FY 26. It also moved the October 15 regular meeting to 5:30 PM, filled two vacant jail‑district positions, and adopted the consent agenda. Several contracts and agreements, including a $10,000 disc‑golf course contract and a $44,500 emergency‑services planning contract, were also approved.

• Approved Community Benefit Support Policy for Rio Rico, Sonoita‑Elgin landfills and Tubac transfer station (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling of October 15, 2025 regular meeting to 5:30 PM (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant Detention Sergeant position (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant Detention Corporal position (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract with DG Course Development for Aqua Salada Canyon disc‑golf course (unanimous)
• Approved up to $44,500 contract with Coordinated Consulting Services LLC for emergency service planning (unanimous)
• Approved participation in opioid settlements and delegation of signatory authority (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly adopt a proclamation. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Discussion/possible action to declare September 26, 2025, as Rotary International District 5500 Day

The Board adopted its agenda after a motion by Supervisor Davis and a second by Vice‑Chairman Fanning. A proclamation naming September 26, 2025 as Rotary International District 5500 Day was approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:21 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried, Ayes: Davis, Fanning)
• Approved proclamation declaring Sept 26, 2025 as Rotary International District 5500 Day (motion carried, Ayes: Davis, Fanning)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 a.m. (motion carried, Ayes: Davis, Fanning)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes staffing hires, reappointments, and several grant and contract approvals. A key item is the approval of a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for up to $585,000 to replace fuel tanks and improve the fuel farm at Nogales International Airport. Other items include highway safety grant funding, a health services contract, and a contract amendment for a Teacher of the Year event. The meeting also features public comment, flood control reports, and a study session on community events.

• Approve Grant Agreement No. 3-04-0024-028-2025 for up to $585,000 to replace fuel tanks and improve the fuel farm at Nogales International Airport (Req: Special Projects)
• Approve Federal Fiscal Year 2026 grant funding of $22,700 for DUI, occupant protection, and selective traffic enforcement (Req: Sheriff)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Ascendant Healthcare Partners for a Community Health Improvement Plan, amount $18,000 (Req: Health Services)
• Approve amendment to Services Contract with Patricia Barraza-Preciado for Teacher of the Year event coordinator services, not‑to‑exceed $7,402.50 (Req: School Superintendent)
• Approve creation and filling of a Tax Clerk position and other staffing positions under the consent agenda (Req: Treasurer/Public Works/County Attorney)

The Board unanimously approved a grant agreement up to $585,000 with the U.S. Department of Transportation for fuel tank replacement at Nogales International Airport and authorized Mary Dahl to sign the documents. It also approved the creation of a Detention Risk Classification Clerk position and several tax valuation adjustments for specific property owners. Additionally, the Board approved $1,096,120.79 in demands and adopted the minutes from the August special meetings.

• Approved $585,000 airport fuel tank grant; authorized Mary Dahl as signatory (unanimous)
• Approved creation and filling of Detention Risk Classification Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved tax valuation adjustments for Anna Ostholthoff (3) and Leticia Bolanos (unanimous)
• Approved $1,096,120.79 in demands, $583,602.90 from General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 08/20/2025 & 08/29/2025 special meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for discussion and consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation involving the former County Treasurer's management of County funds.

• Executive session regarding litigation over former County Treasurer's management of County funds

The Board voted unanimously to recess the regular meeting into an Executive Session, then to reconvene the regular session, and finally to adjourn the meeting. No other actions or approvals were taken.

• Recess regular meeting into Executive Session – approved unanimously (3-0)
• Reopen regular session after Executive Session – approved unanimously (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting amended FY 2025‑2026 tax rates for school districts and discuss updates on PFAS and the Hermosa Project. A consent agenda includes approvals for several contracts, funding allocations, appointments, and intergovernmental agreements. The board will also consider authorizations to fill vacant jail and county positions.

• Approve WIOA Title I Funding allocations of $1,261,512 for Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth and Rapid Response programs (FY 2025/FS 2026)
• Approve contract with James E. Mize to serve as ARIZONA@WORK Comprehensive One‑Stop Operator, up to $15,000 per year with a two‑year renewal option
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Wehealth Solutions PBC for the Public Health Communication Expansion Project, $20,000
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Nogales Unified School District for a School Resource Officer at Desert Shadows Middle School, $75,000
• Discuss possible action to adopt amended FY 2025‑2026 tax rates for Santa Cruz County school districts

The Board adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved amended fiscal year 2025‑2026 tax rates for the county school districts by a unanimous vote. The Board also approved two jail district positions—Detention Booking Clerk and Detention Officer—unanimously, and adopted the consent agenda without dissent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY 2025‑2026 school district tax rates (unanimous)
• Approved Detention Booking Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved Detention Officer position (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of actions, including staffing requests for the jail district, several proclamations, and appointments to local boards and commissions. They will also vote on election‑related items such as early voting sites, a purchase order for election equipment, and a grant for vertical prosecution. A key item is the amendment to the Arizona State Parks project sponsor agreement that would extend the contract and increase funding by $250,000. Additional routine items include bond payments, tax valuation adjustments, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Authorization to fill vacant jail positions: one Detention Corporal and three Detention Officer roles (Req: Sheriff)
• Amendment No. 1 to Project Sponsor Agreement with Arizona State Parks, extending to Dec 31, 2026, for $250,000 (Req: Sheriff)
• Purchase order with Election System & Software Inc. for election equipment upgrade to EVS 6.5.0.0, $3,638 (Req: Elections)
• Grant agreement with Arizona Department of Insurance for FY26 Vertical Prosecution, $80,794 (Req: County Attorney)
• Approval of early ballot drop box locations and early voting sites for the Sep 23, 2025 special election (Req: Recorder)

The Board unanimously approved several actions to prepare for the September 23, 2025 special election, including designating vote centers, authorizing an emergency voting center, and setting early ballot drop‑box locations. It also approved a $3,638 purchase order with Election Systems & Software for an equipment upgrade. Additional unanimous approvals covered a jail district staffing plan, cancellation of an ADCRR training agreement, and two board appointments.

• Approved designation of vote centers for the Sept 23, 2025 special election (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved an emergency voting center for the Sept 23, 2025 special election (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved early ballot drop‑box locations and early voting sites for the Sept 23, 2025 special election (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved purchase order with Election Systems & Software Inc. for election equipment upgrade, $3,638 (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved cancellation of ADCRR Agreement No. 23‑133‑28 due to price increase (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved appointment of David Simons to the Tubac Historic Zone Advisory Board (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved appointment of Joshua F. Mentesana as Planning and Zoning Commissioner for District 3 (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved proclamation of August 29, 2025 as Overdose Awareness Day (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. to hear a Truth in Taxation presentation and to present the Santa Cruz County budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. After the hearing, the board will discuss and may take action to approve Resolution No. 2025‑08 adopting that budget. The board will also discuss and may adopt tax rates for the county’s jurisdictions for FY 2025‑2026. No other items are on the agenda.

• Truth in Taxation hearing
• Presentation of the Santa Cruz County budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Discussion/possible approval of Resolution No. 2025‑08 adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Discussion/possible adoption of FY 2025‑2026 tax rates for county jurisdictions

The Board of Supervisors approved the resolution adopting the Santa Cruz County budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. They also approved the tax rates for all county jurisdictions for FY 2025‑2026. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 tax rates for county jurisdictions (unanimous, 3‑0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent position. The body will discuss the possible appointment of a candidate to be effective July 28, 2025.

• Interviews for School Superintendent: Jared B. DeWitt II, Maya M. Donnelly, and Maritza Lynn Higuera
• Discussion of appointment for School Superintendent effective July 28, 2025

The Board voted unanimously to recess the special meeting into an executive session. After the executive session, the Board unanimously voted to reconvene and then adjourn the meeting. All motions carried without opposition.

• Recessed special meeting into executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and reconvened the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a series of action items, including approving the official results of the July 15 special primary election and appointing a new school superintendent. It will also discuss filling several vacant county positions and a consent agenda that contains multiple contract approvals, grant acceptances, and policy adoptions. An executive session is scheduled to obtain legal advice on the South32/Hermosa Project Community Protection Agreement.

• Approve purchase of a fully equipped law‑enforcement boat/trailer for $228,134.96 (Sheriff)
• Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Davidson & Belluso, Inc. for marketing services $30,120 (County Manager)
• Approve software‑as‑a‑service agreement with Just Appraised, Inc. for $32,500 (Assessor)
• Approve Service Agreement with Cloudpermit, Inc. for community‑development software $49,500 year 1, $38,500 year 2, $41,343 year 3 (Community Development)
• Approve Victim Assistance Grant No. VA-26-019 from Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for $42,113.19 (County Attorney)

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the official results of the July 15, 2025 special primary election. It unanimously appointed Maya Donnelly as the County School Superintendent effective July 28, 2025. The Board also approved the Treasurer's policies and guidebooks, filled a vacant Detention Corporal position, and adopted the Consent Agenda along with several grant and contract approvals.

• Approved appointment of Maya Donnelly as County School Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved canvass of July 15, 2025 special primary election results (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's policies and guidebooks (unanimous)
• Approved vacancy fill for Detention Corporal position (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as provided (unanimous)
• Approved multiple grant contracts, including $30,120 marketing services and $32,500 SaaS applications (unanimous)
• Approved victim assistance and compensation grants totaling $124,885.19 (unanimous)
• Approved demand expenditures totaling $4,402,575.10 (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on July 8, 2025. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 tentative budget. No final decisions are listed; the item is presented for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion/possible action to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Budget (requested by Deputy County Manager)

The Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2025‑2026 tentative budget after a motion by Vice‑Chairman Fanning and a second by Supervisor Davis. The motion passed unanimously with all three supervisors voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 tentative budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-01 to establish a Prima Facie reasonable speed limit on Harshaw Road outside Patagonia. The Board will also discuss the resignation of County School Superintendent Alfredo Velásquez and the appointment of a temporary superintendent, as well as the recruitment process for a new superintendent. Additional items include several consent‑agenda actions such as a grant application, airport contract, and jail medical services agreement.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 to set a Prima Facie reasonable speed limit on Harshaw Road (public hearing)
• Resignation of County School Superintendent Alfredo Velásquez and appointment of a temporary superintendent
• Authorization of a $500,000 local share for a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Fuel Farm Replacement project
• Approval of Exhibit B to the Airport Fixed Base Operator contract with Copper Mountain Air, LLC for $48,000 annual compensation
• Renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. for jail medical services, estimated at $888,580.74

The Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It approved Ordinance 2025-01, reducing the speed limit on Harshaw Road from 35 mph to 25 mph. Several unanimous motions moved the meeting into study and flood‑control sessions and deviated to a study‑session item. No vote tally was recorded for the speed‑limit ordinance.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit ordinance for Harshaw Road (vote not recorded)
• Motion to deviate to item F.2 under Study Session (unanimous)
• Motion to recess regular meeting into Study Session (unanimous)
• Motion to recess regular meeting into Flood Control District Board (unanimous)
• Motion to recess Study Session into regular session (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of actions, including amending health services fees, applying for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds, and approving several grant agreements and contracts. Items include a $490,533 grant for the HIDTA investigative task force, a 9‑1‑1 program grant of up to $160,629, and a $30,000 support agreement for the SCV35 Aquatic Center. The board will also address staffing appointments, vehicle auction, and the regular meeting schedule for 2025.

• Ordinance No. 2025-02 to amend fees for Santa Cruz County Health Services
• Resolution No. 2025-07 to submit FY 2025 CDBG application and transfer FY 2024 CDBG Patagonia funds
• Approval of HIDTA Program Grant Agreement for $490,533 to the Santa Cruz County HIDTA Investigative Task Force
• Approval of Arizona 9‑1‑1 Program Grant Agreement for up to $160,629
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District to fund the SCV35 Aquatic Center with $30,000

The Board approved the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote (Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera). Later, Supervisor Davis moved to recess the general session and proceed to the public hearing; the motion also carried unanimously (Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera). No other substantive policy decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Recessed general session and moved to public hearing (unanimous, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The special meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, was cancelled on June 9, 2025. The agenda had included a discussion and possible action regarding the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project.

• Discussion/possible action on comments regarding the Coronado National Forest Draft Environmental Impact Statement Letter for the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss several consent agenda items, including a $167,150.73 cooperative purchase agreement for law‑enforcement supplies. They will also consider staffing appointments, a five‑year meeting‑room management agreement, and a possible change to the regular meeting schedule.

• Cooperative Purchase Agreement with CDW Government LLC for law‑enforcement supplies ($167,150.73)
• Appointment of Precinct Committee Person for the Santa Cruz County Republican Party (Retta "Loretta" Wilson)
• Authorization to fill vacant Court Clerk, Senior position
• Authorization to fill vacant Appraiser II position
• Agreement with Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association to manage county‑owned meeting room in Sonoita for five years

The board approved $8,849,639.51 in demands, with $898,290.82 drawn from the General Fund. It also moved regular board meetings to the first and third Wednesday of each month starting July 1. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. A motion to recess the regular session into an executive session was also carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Moved regular board meetings to first and third Wednesday of each month effective July 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $8,849,639.51 in demands, including $898,290.82 from General Fund (unanimous)
• Recessed regular session to convene an Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:04 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals and policy actions. Key items include a $502,000 construction contract for an erosion control project at the Nogales International Airport and related $110,848 construction‑management services. The board will also vote on a $440,128 transfer of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Town of Patagonia and a $269,938 striping services agreement. Additional actions involve filling vacant county positions and adopting various policy resolutions.

• Approve $502,000 erosion control construction contract with The Ashton Company, Inc. for Nogales International Airport (ADOT Aeronautics Division Grant No. E5S5F01C)
• Approve $110,848 construction‑management services with C&S Engineers for the same airport erosion control project
• Approve $269,938 cooperative purchase agreement with Speedy Striping, Inc. for striping services
• Approve transfer of approximately $440,128 FY24 CDBG funds from the Town of Patagonia
• Authorize filling the vacant Detention Booking Clerk position (Sheriff)

The Santa Cruz County Board approved a series of items on its consent agenda, including several contracts, a judicial appointment, and the filling of a vacant detention booking clerk position. All motions were carried unanimously. The approvals cover public‑works projects, health services, education programs, and election voting provisions.

• Approved filling vacant Detention Booking Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved $502,000 erosion control contract at Nogales International Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $269,938 cooperative purchase agreement for striping services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lauri Owen as part‑time Judge Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $440,128 FY24 CDBG funds from Town of Patagonia (unanimous)
• Approved emergency voting for July 15, 2025 Congressional District 7 special primary election (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 professional services agreement with Mariposa Community Health Center (unanimous)
• Approved $12,502.37 contract with Zigma Consulting for robotics summer camps (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will meet to fill three vacant positions and approve voting sites for the upcoming Special Primary Election. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at the Santa Cruz County Complex.

• Authorize filling vacant Public Safety Telecommunicator position
• Authorize filling vacant Office Assistant position
• Authorize filling vacant Legal Assistant position
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 to amend Vote Centers for July 15 Special Primary Election
• Approve Early Ballot Drop Box Locations and Early Voting Sites for July 15 Special Primary Election

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the finance and consent agenda reports, each by unanimous vote. It also approved county demands totaling $1,250,621.97. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved county demands totaling $1,250,621.97

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for legal advice and direction concerning potential litigation with financial institutions following an embezzlement.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation with financial institutions due to embezzlement

The Board voted unanimously to convene an executive session. After discussion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the special meeting. Finally, the Board unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved motion to convene executive session (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session and reconvene (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 11:00 a.m. (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss several consent‑agenda items, including a revised aircraft hangar storage agreement for Nogales International Airport and a $40,033.49 professional services agreement for the County Animal Shelter Project. Other items include approvals for vacant public‑safety positions, re‑appointments of part‑time judges, and various intergovernmental and service agreements. The board will also consider liquor‑license applications, tax‑valuation adjustments, and a bond payment of $210.70.

• Revised Aircraft Hangar Storage Agreement for Nogales International Airport
• Professional Services Agreement $40,033.49 for County Animal Shelter Project
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona State Parks Board for Tubac Presidio State Historic Park ($15,000 annual, utilities > $12,000)
• Agreement with Heinfeld Meech & Co., P.C. for cash‑handling reviews ($34,340)
• Approval of liquor‑license applications for El Campo Cantina (Sonoita) and Brigand Wines LLC (Elgin)

The Board approved a $15,000 funding agreement and utility support for the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, extending the partnership through 2028. It also approved a revised aircraft hangar storage agreement for Nogales International Airport and two proclamations recognizing National Correctional Officer Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day/National Police Week. The Consent Agenda was adopted and the agenda was formally adopted.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement No. 25-009-54 for Tubac Presidio State Historic Park (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved revised Aircraft Hangar Storage Agreement for Nogales International Airport (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved proclamations for National Correctional Officer Week (May 4‑10) and Peace Officers Memorial Day/National Police Week (May 11‑17) (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Adopted Consent Agenda with item 6 moved to Action Items (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Adopted meeting agenda with modification (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Recessed regular meeting to convene Flood Control District Board (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Adjourned Study Session and reconvened regular meeting (unanimously, Ayes: Davis, Fanning, Molera)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several contracts, including law enforcement support and water services. The meeting includes a study session on vehicle fleet management and a port authority update.

• Agreement with Arizona Department of Public Safety for Local Border Support in the amount of $540,434.20
• Franchise Agreement with Cactus State Utility Operating Company LLC for water services in Elgin
• Subcontract with Circles of Peace, Inc. for overdose data services in the amount of $36,364
• Community Investment Agreement with South32 Hermosa Inc. for 2025 Summer Projects in the amount of $49,775
• Liquor license applications for Brigand Wines LLC in Elgin and Cafe Entrada in Tubac

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the utility easements for the Cross Creek Connector. It also approved two proclamations designating Administrative Professional Week and National Volunteer Week. A liquor‑license application for Brigand Wines LLC was tabled until May 6, 2025. Monthly reports, the consent agenda (except item 7b), the minutes of 04/01/2025, and demands totaling $1,244,139.83 were approved.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved utility easements for Cross Creek Connector (unanimous: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved Administrative Professional Week and National Volunteer Week proclamations (unanimous: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Tabled Brigand Wines LLC liquor‑license application to May 6, 2025
• Approved monthly reports (unanimous: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved consent agenda items, with item 7b tabled (unanimous: Davis, Fanning, Molera)
• Approved minutes of 04/01/2025
• Approved demands totaling $1,244,139.83

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several appointments, workforce board membership, and multiple grant and contract approvals. Major items include a $341,500 grant for a law‑enforcement boat and rescue equipment, a $6,509.56 contract for digital newsletter services, and a master lease for office imaging equipment. The meeting also contains an executive session to discuss utility easements near the Cross Creek Connector and legal advice on the GovNET, Inc. litigation.

• Approve $341,500 grant from Arizona State Parks Lake Improvement Fund for a law‑enforcement boat and search‑and‑rescue equipment
• Approve $6,509.56 contract with Granicus for digital newsletter cloud services (12‑month term)
• Approve Master Lease Agreement with Action Imaging Group for copiers, scanners, and printers (five‑year term, renewable)
• Approve Contribution Agreement with South32 for maintenance of Harshaw Creek‑Harshaw Road crossings
• Approve amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Arizona Dept. of Health Services for CDC Overdose Data services up to $40,000

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and then approved the consent agenda, which included several appointments, proclamations, contract approvals and policy updates. The Board recessed the meeting twice—once to convene the Flood Control District Board and later into an Executive Session—both motions passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:24 a.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple items (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting to convene Flood Control District Board (unanimous)
• Recessed into Executive Session for legal consultations (unanimous)
• Approved demands totaling $879,025.80 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:24 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss several consent‑agenda items, including a proposed franchise agreement for water service to about 18 customers in Elgin. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation and a study session update on the Hermosa Project. Additional items cover a grants management handbook, a land‑use application for an animal shelter, and various tax and event approvals.

• Authorization to publish notice of a proposed franchise agreement with Cactus State Utility Operating Company for water services to approximately 18 customers in Elgin (Req: County Manager)
• Approval of the Santa Cruz County Grants Management Handbook establishing uniform guidance, policies and procedures (Req: Deputy County Manager)
• Approval of BLM Application No. 2740-01 to change land patent use for a no‑kill animal shelter near the County Complex (Req: Special Projects)
• Approval of Certificate of Removal and Abatement of Taxes and/or penalty for El Mesias United Methodist Church, amount $19,990.32 (Req: Treasurer)
• Approval of Special Event License Application for Craft Producers Association at Firesky Farms in Elgin on 06/28/2025 (Req: Clerk)

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on March 13, 2025. The meeting includes an executive session to obtain legal advice about the former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's embezzlement matter. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session: legal advice on former Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's embezzlement matter

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss several staffing authorizations, a proclamation for employee appreciation month, and multiple contract approvals. An executive session will be held to review legal advice on a settlement agreement with JMG Investments LLC. The board will also consider ratifying an extended tolling agreement with districts and a range of consent‑agenda items including appointments and service contracts.

• Approve Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with JMG Investments LLC (legal advice in executive session)
• Ratify County Manager's signature of the Extended Tolling Agreement with Districts
• Approve Contract No. 25-019-30 with Arizona Department of Corrections for low‑cost inmate labor (5‑year term)
• Approve Contract with Patricia Barraza‑Preciado for Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner, not‑to‑exceed $4,000
• Approve Funding Agreement No. C-00021303 with WestEd for adult education services, $98,000

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on March 11, 2025. The only substantive agenda item is an executive session to obtain legal advice about the County's anti‑racketeering revolving fund. No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session – legal advice on responsibilities for managing the County anti‑racketeering revolving fund

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will meet on February 20, 2025. The agenda includes discussion and possible action to approve a contract with Mariposa Community Health Center. The contract would fund participation in the HRSA Quality Improvement Fund for the county detention center from March 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, for $50,000. The request originates from the Sheriff.

• Approve $50,000 contract with Mariposa Community Health Center for HRSA Quality Improvement Fund participation (Mar 1 2025–Sept 30 2026)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider several staffing actions, committee appointments, and a series of grant and contract approvals. Items include filling vacant deputy sheriff and court clerk positions, reclassifying a Communicable Disease Investigator to an Epidemiologist, and approving multiple grants such as a $149,710 STOP Violence Against Women grant and a $19,000 Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund grant. The board will also adopt a proclamation for Read Across America week and approve a software renewal contract with CivicPlus LLC.

• Approve Arizona STOP Violence Against Women Grant No. GR-STOP-GOYFF-010124-18Y2 for $149,710 with a $49,983 in‑kind match
• Approve Local Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) Grant of $19,000 for Circles of Peace/Pretrial Services
• Approve Statement of Work with CivicPlus LLC for CivicClerk software renewal (1‑year) at $11,604.48
• Reclassify Communicable Disease Investigator position to Epidemiologist and fill the position
• Authorize filling two Deputy Sheriff I positions and one Court Clerk position

Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for legal advice and direction on litigation concerning former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's embezzlement matter.

• Executive session regarding former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr's embezzlement matter

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss legal advice, fill vacant court clerk positions, and consider a waiver of a landfill user fee for disaster relief. The board will also discuss a contract for community protection services and a fireworks display.

• Executive session for legal advice on GovNET, Inc. litigation
• Authorization to fill vacant Juvenile Detention/Transport Officer position
• Waiver of Solid Waste User Fee for Patricia Scarboro the Landfill
• Amended Professional Services Contract with Stephanie Smith Consulting LLC for $8,333 per month
• Approval of Fireworks Display in Tubac at Tubac Golf Resort on March 8, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly approve the selection of a site for constructing a new Animal Care and Control Services headquarters. They will also consider Resolution No. 2025-02 to set a goal of becoming a no‑kill animal shelter. Additional items include reappointments to the District 3 Board of Adjustment, a software agreement for the VINE crime verification system, and a $15,452 network‑installation contract with APIC Solutions.

• Discussion/possible action to approve the selection of the site for construction of a new Animal Care and Control Services Headquarters
• Discussion/possible action to approve Resolution No. 2025-02 for setting a Goal to Become a No‑Kill Animal Shelter and Community
• Discussion/possible action to approve reappointment of Deirdre M. Eshleman to a four‑year term on the District 3 Board of Adjustment
• Discussion/possible action to approve Software Agreement with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for the Crime Verification System (VINE)
• Discussion/possible action to approve Agreement with APIC Solutions for the installation of a network connection in the amount of $15,452

General

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a retreat and discussion session, which is not an official meeting and will not result in formal action. Supervisors will review the 2026 budget, including an overview, capital improvement projects, operations, employee costs, and litigation. They will also discuss the 2026 Expenditure Limit Election, planning for healthy growth, and agreements with South32.

• 2026 Budget overview – includes Ruby Road, Ephraim Canyon, West Frontage & Yavapai, SR 83, Tubac Park, Camino Maricopa Trail, Damon Courts, Animal Control Building, and various facility maintenance items
• Expenditure Limit Election planning for 2026 – purpose, consultant procurement, committee formation, timeline
• Planning for Healthy Growth – Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Economic Development, consultant procurement, committee formation, schedule
• South32 agreements – Harshaw Road Maintenance (3/2020), 9001 Crossing Improvement (11/2021), Harshaw Road Bank Stabilization (8/2024), plus other MOUs and contribution agreements
• BOS Committees & Congressional Priorities discussion

Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly approve a range of items, including a resolution designating the Public Works Director as agent for a flood mitigation grant, a jail key‑watcher contract for $17,008.62, and a rotation schedule for board leadership. A consent agenda contains approvals for staffing positions, an intergovernmental agreement for the Ruby Road Bridge, custodial and environmental agreements, and several health‑service contracts totaling over $250,000. The board will also approve tax valuation adjustments, meeting minutes, and a special event license.

• Resolution No. 2025-01 to designate Public Works Director for Ephraim Canyon Flood Project grant
• Quotation No. Q-01686-3 with Genesis Resource Inc. for jail key‑watchers, $17,008.62
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Ruby Road Bridge over Potrero Creek and UPRR
• Professional Services Agreement with Ascendant Healthcare Partners, $50,500
• Subcontract with University of Arizona for Senior Health Promotion, $100,000