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The board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing the “Week of the Young Child” in April for the Graham‑Greenlee region and adopted local stage‑1 fire restrictions for unincorporated Greenlee County, matching restrictions already in force on nearby federal forest lands. The board also approved a cooperative agreement with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to allow participating local equipment and personnel to be reimbursed when they assist with large wildland incidents.

On procurement, the board voted to award upfit work for two sheriff’s office Chevrolet Tahoes to Arizona Emergency Products at $32,313.58 per vehicle (total not to exceed $64,627.16). The board approved the remainder of the consent agenda after taking item F — a rezoning matter — off the consent calendar following public comment and ordered staff to schedule a noticed public hearing at a later meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Proclamation: Week of the Young Child (First Things First request) — Motion made and seconded; unanimous “aye.”
- Emergency Fire Restrictions (stage 1 for unincorporated Greenlee County, effective 02/28/2025) — Motion made and seconded; unanimous “aye.”
- Cooperative agreement with Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (reimbursement framework for county resources assisting state incidents) — Motion made and seconded; unanimous “aye.”
- Award upfit bids: two Sheriff’s Tahoes to Arizona Emergency Products, $32,313.58 each; total not to exceed $64,627.16 — Motion made and seconded; unanimous “aye.”
- Consent agenda: item F removed from consent calendar after public objection; remainder of consent agenda approved — motions carried unanimously. Item F was directed to be set for a subsequent Board of Supervisors meeting with proper notice (likely first meeting in May).

Procedural note: staff and the board explained that consent‑calendar approval is allowable only when there is no objection; members of the public who objected to rezoning asked that the item receive full hearing and the board complied. The board directed staff to set a public hearing with notice rather than resolving the rezoning via the consent calendar.

Ending: The board’s votes were unanimous on the items considered at the meeting; the rezoning matter (item F) will return for a formal, noticed hearing so neighbors’ concerns can be heard in full.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","My Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors approved several proclamations, emergency measures and procurement awards and removed a contested rezoning from the consent agenda after public comment.","taxTitle","Greenlee County, Arizona","taxId",27862,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083142,"County staff recommends 3% wage increase for budget planning; capital list updated for elections equipment and select projects",2509,7923000,10432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade&start=7923&end=10432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade/thumbnail_7923000.jpg","/articles/6083142/Greenlee-County/Arizona/County-staff-recommends-3-wage-increase-for-budget-planning-capital-list-updated-for-elections-equipment-and-select-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083142-8f84f1ccb4a04f4553a85f17dd834a81/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563483&Signature=Wn89RKuhihWL8Vy1kcaGrozCmsFmHlr1vx5A2hDcEbRKPfc~0yn~979LQfgegd5PXto1gKe1mZleb6iA~C-H8fdu0ed5camq1EwEYi5fQt5eKp3JSc201KtLFXIDDY2tq98qfgG1tMgA6OtQ~mpeygWX4segy2g9xooetMzlm6eHvVb7t1s-5qTmLteX0~x6bVnaz81WHj0PEluUr-U-BVVT7ivNYotLyCoRgNdJy8fM-6GOqcbjcsMA9t~NmCM5PknOBROSW5NK7y5KIlzs0MAWeiKDfKqK1Uav4i3yZ7qq0Qq~RYJXwQhZ-5phgkHQcvarMOGvO9j52VVeamzscg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Administrator Derek Ruppier and finance staff presented a budget update and recommended that the board use a 3 percent across‑the‑board salary increase when preparing the tentative budget. Ruppier described current economic volatility — including recent national market swings and tariff uncertainty — and said county revenues remain healthy but that staff wants flexibility to adjust the recommendation if macroeconomic conditions change before budget adoption.

Renee and Austin (finance staff) provided estimates showing a 3 percent raise would represent roughly a 1 percent increase in the overall county budget. The briefing noted the county’s current reserves, capital funds and previously banked receipts from recent years give the county room to propose the raise now while retaining buffers (a budget stabilization fund and a revolving debt retirement fund were discussed).

On capital projects, staff recommended keeping the tiered project list intact and adding the Greenlee County Jail roof repairs to Tier 1 planning. Staff also flagged the county’s elections equipment (central count DS450 and DS200 precinct tabulators) as nearing end of life and proposed phased replacement over several years, noting the county has applied for available HAVA (Help America Vote Act) grants that might subsidize purchases; staff recommended purchasing in stages so the county does not absorb the entire cost in a single fiscal year.

Supervisors asked staff to continue building the tentative budget using the 3 percent assumption but to monitor state and national conditions so the board can adjust before final adoption. The board did not adopt a final wage or budget in the meeting; staff will return during the budget calendar to finalize details.

Ending: Staff will proceed with a 3 percent planning assumption for the tentative budget, include jail roof repair in capital planning and continue evaluating phased replacements of election equipment while pursuing grant reimbursement options.","County administration recommended a 3% across‑the‑board pay increase for use in the tentative budget and proposed adding election equipment replacement and the jail roof to the capital projects list; supervisors asked staff to monitor national economic volatility before finalizing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083146,"Board directs staff to add jail roof repairs to capital list; asks sheriff for realistic capacity cap",499,6841000,7340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade&start=6841&end=7340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade/thumbnail_6841000.jpg","/articles/6083146/Greenlee-County/Arizona/Board-directs-staff-to-add-jail-roof-repairs-to-capital-list-asks-sheriff-for-realistic-capacity-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083146-c69bba31fde1adf7c5bbf29e069290b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563483&Signature=nIpcszAOLFWTs1NxwKR3GTBGH6s06xwFwY3wet5ChuUcNoXuNgdOMnX1YhuKniVCRfpkeIThOJ6erfmqg1uVkbGKoXA6qLDYnEQDL7v5jx~~Iypa7j9B8CQ4Nm6xs3btLop2YVjJ3XuvVHDHEh9JZqwBkgvVepZ~u6UviBvrNVRi17zZfLQg5hhqn8HxXLmTJj5Sge966HVcbzOyH-In5qEJsRrnti9pD3rAb02DabeHkEaKiG8GrzaClK4NwHqYIX08HHkySqZB5njEZ0JwYSRHZNRmtjhTagSYHWabB-Ptskicyfs-bLMeVAQ-l2Y4sgr4s~qifss--Qx9djK4-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Administrator Derek Ruppier briefed the board on the condition of the county jail facility and recommended adding roof repairs and weather sealing to the capital projects list. Ruppier said the building appears structurally sound but has leaking points at wall joints and masonry that likely will require significant repairs; staff provided a budgetary estimate in the neighborhood of $100,000 and recommended obtaining sealed bids to develop a firm cost.

Ruppier and supervisors discussed current jail population trends and outsourcing thresholds. The jail’s average daily population has risen over recent months (the county reported averages rising from about 7–9 to more than 14 in March and projected into the mid‑teens in April), which changes the cost calculus for contracting beds elsewhere. The board asked the sheriff and jail staff to provide a realistic daily capacity — a level the county can sustain with current staffing — and to identify the number at which the county should begin outsourcing inmates to neighboring jurisdictions.

The board directed staff to place roof repair/replacement on the capital projects list for the upcoming budget cycle and to gather at least three sealed bids if the project will exceed purchasing thresholds. No demolition or disposal decision was made; the board agreed the facility is worth preserving but asked staff to produce firm estimates and to determine the operational inmate capacity that would trigger outsourcing.

Ending: Staff will solicit multiple bids for roof and weatherproofing work, present cost estimates for the capital plan and return with a recommended daily capacity figure from the sheriff’s office to guide outsourcing decisions.","County staff reported roof leaks and other maintenance needs at the county jail facility; the board directed staff to include a roof repair/replacement on the capital project list and asked the sheriff to provide a realistic operating capacity number that would trigger outsourcing inmates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083151,"Neighbors press board over rezoning; supervisors remove item from consent calendar and set a public hearing",2293,352000,2645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade&start=352&end=2645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6083151/Greenlee-County/Arizona/Neighbors-press-board-over-rezoning-supervisors-remove-item-from-consent-calendar-and-set-a-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083151-ddaf3e67a50235dd1ba583f05e6c0e69/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563483&Signature=oYcgm6oBpqbNRcTue-2CTXWlzHckZzktAHzAl5du4MT-MmKt95sj-LsLanYWcd0z0CXPKGvOMBhkqIA0n5hdpmb6YeeTzsGNWjXGNinmJou2kXYWQ3VvgxHrzyo2cIvKlBNkYeaoKTAcp27-gNENGInv~iiBsCQHneG7sJpcoILWzqbmBOslH5MaiKeL1ES9QfjkgNAdfOYi0AwkRVzJttyrgacVBfK5jihTqBTziFZSiS3VvSTbfmQQ51srUzimf06uqw2kKScxNnZki~RaQ66pfarFezmOSCx2KwPALohLHuYb96XC-HMDlvIwXBni-qVH0nPOm~nm-7WkMmFMnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment period several nearby residents raised objections to a proposed rezoning for Parcel 510028 A and asked the board to remove that matter from the consent agenda so the issue could be heard formally.

Dennis Cook, who identified himself as a neighbor of the parcel and said he spoke on behalf of John White (who could not attend), told the board the principal concerns were \"where the water and the sewer are gonna come from and the size of the lots\" and that the area faces drought pressure from new wells. Another speaker described recurring drainage and water flow that channel across properties and warned that new drilling and development had previously caused local water impacts.

County counsel and staff explained that state statute allows the board to adopt planning and zoning commission recommendations by consent unless a protest or request for hearing is raised. After hearing the public comments the board voted unanimously to remove item F from the consent agenda and directed staff to schedule the item for a subsequent noticed public hearing (the board indicated the first meeting in May would satisfy notice requirements).

Ending: Residents’ request moved the rezoning off the consent calendar; the board set the matter for a future public hearing so neighbors will have an opportunity for a formal hearing and record.","Residents near Parcel 510028 A asked the board to delay a rezoning on the consent agenda, citing concerns about water, sewer and lot sizes; the board removed the item from consent and ordered a noticed public hearing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083156,"Regional economic manager briefs board on housing plan for state land near 'the Y'; water and timelines seen as main hurdles",1328,955000,2283000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade&start=955&end=2283","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935330-a7a88d878270345bc8481cf09e062ade/thumbnail_955000.jpg","/articles/6083156/Greenlee-County/Arizona/Regional-economic-manager-briefs-board-on-housing-plan-for-state-land-near-the-Y-water-and-timelines-seen-as-main-hurdles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083156-7d38b7fbc3238b0a5ecbfec8cddfc3ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563483&Signature=mBoQHNNdaSjjnCZxYyKYuQ8pa5xzMobFdIcKF2kT6ARFlxa6uxk5gUkNZDUzzeiwxwS1LsFBbjki~OcF0V0FDUmoeoD45J8i8m-I~Oo-OvDZAC2nY0wmJx5iAC4ftH-g9Hw4jmxIGBrt8CAQVDWmKVB3b5MNr1ZXjW~zn~scWqJ-iBTWGcGLEk63nIdbDl5voHqnKnvpFN0N6nuCuX~lOCcBWPtOUFoiP114okpp4KAasqtQ3G8Mx9n6cep9tHwtyDyz7X75OCsjNfP67xbWZOP9ZviqYMoEZJ4aH6vr1gIlGoUkIBQrpwCOll6gABtwzkDjeIpzVXwuEuXKAzeqWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kevin Fowler, introduced as the economic development manager for Sego, told the board that Greenlee County faces a workforce housing shortage and described a multi‑use, phased development concept on state trust land near the county’s “Y.” Fowler said the plan could include lodging, an RV park, commercial services, and mixed‑density residential units intended to provide workforce housing and some retail support for local employers.

“Job one is water,” Fowler told the board, explaining that the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) will require documentation of an adequate water supply and that many state land transactions and development approvals hinge on water availability. He said land under the state trust must be offered through the State Land Department’s competitive appraisal and bidding process, which he estimated typically takes 18–24 months and begins with a $2,000 application fee. Fowler advised the board that state rules are designed to obtain the “highest and best revenue for schools,” which constrains pricing and timelines.

Fowler urged the county to assemble technical consultants — hydrologists, planners, surveyors and possibly outside development counsel — and to consider applying for a small initial parcel (54 acres in his handout) while pursuing additional contiguous acreage in parallel. He described financing options including planning grants from the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GEDA), potential partnerships with Freeport (a local mining employer) and the San Carlos Apache Tribe for early outreach, and a public‑entity development authority as a way to secure infrastructure funding.

Supervisors and staff discussed key next steps: commissioning a feasibility study, convening a meeting with the State Land Department, consulting water‑law counsel (Fowler suggested firms with water law experience), confirming the capacity of nearby public water providers, and coordinating with potential partners. The board did not authorize a purchase; instead staff and the county administrator were directed to obtain further information and return with recommendations, including legal advice and a more detailed budget for feasibility work.

Ending: The board received the presentation and directed staff to pursue feasibility steps and stakeholder outreach; no land purchase or binding commitment was made at the meeting.","Kevin Fowler of Sego outlined a multi‑phase housing and mixed‑use plan for state trust parcels near the Y, emphasizing water availability, state land sales rules and a multi‑year timeline; county staff and supervisors asked for a feasibility study and legal review before any purchase.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves proclamations, fire restrictions, equipment purchases; rezoning item pulled for public hearing

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Board directs staff to add jail roof repairs to capital list; asks sheriff for realistic capacity cap

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Regional economic manager briefs board on housing plan for state land near 'the Y'; water and timelines seen as main hurdles