Votes at a glance: Cochise County Board of Supervisors actions, Oct. 21, 2025

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors conducted a lengthy Oct. 21 meeting that included multiple formal votes. This roundup lists each item the board voted to approve, with key details, motion language where available, and outcomes.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Items 1 and 3 approved by voice vote (3–0). - Reappointment: Robert Montgomery reappointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission for District 1, term 01/01/2026–12/31/2029 (motion approved 3–0); swearing‑in took place during the meeting. - Liquor licenses: Series 13 farm winery license approved for Quirito Dairy and Wines (Wilcox) — approved 3–0 after public hearing. Series 13 farm winery license approved for Saint Isidore Vineyards (Pierce) — approved 3–0 after public hearing. Series 18 craft distiller license approved for Arizona Wineries LLC (Wilcox) — approved 3–0 after public hearing. - Planning/Zoning appeal: Appeal by Mario and Angela Robles (docket SUA25‑03) approved; board reversed Planning & Zoning denial of SU25‑18 (approved 2–1). (See separate report.) - Rezoning: Zoning ordinance RZ25‑14 adopted to rezone tax parcel 205‑12‑347B from SR‑22 to RU‑2 (rezoning approved 3–0). Staff noted the parcel is in an antiquated subdivision area and the change complies with applicable factors; P&Z recommended approval 8–0. - Grants and agreements: Multiple grants and agreements were approved, including: • Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Program grant for court services, $68,745.04 plus required match ($22,915.01) for FY 2025–26 (approved 3–0). • ACJC Criminal Justice and Treatment Improvement Program (CJTIP) agreement for Cochise County Probation (amount noted in packet; board approved) — staff later noted an adjustment to extend the grant period; amendment to be processed. • Department of Homeland Security/FEMA grant (EMV2025‑GR‑05060) for detention‑related staffing/equipment, $1,000,000 for FY 2025–28 to support 287(g) compliance and related equipment (approved 3–0). • Arizona Supreme Court AOC traffic case processing funds for court technology/trainer position (FY 2025–26) (approved 3–0). • FAA and ADOT aeronautics grants for Cochise County Airport fuel‑farm self‑service system (FAA share $70,841; county/ADOT local shares approved) (approved 3–0). - Contracts and facilities: Approved a contract with Desert Springs Construction & Remodeling LLC for demolition and remodel of collections and treasurer’s departments at 1415 W. Melody Lane, Building E, $231,760 (approved 3–0). - Airport leases: Lease with Master Aircraft Services Inc. for an additional hangar at Douglas (20‑year term, $20,000/year) (approved 3–0). Lease with Cochise Air Lease LLC for approximately two acres adjacent to taxiway A at Wilcox Airport, $1,500/quarter, 20‑year term with renewals (approved 3–0). - Health and social services: Professional services agreement approved between Cochise Health & Social Services and Cochise Harm Reduction for safer‑use practices under the Smart & Safe/Justice Reinvestment Fund, $145,000 for 11/01/2025–10/31/2026 (approved 3–0).

Details and next steps

Each approved grant, contract or lease will be finalized through the county’s standard execution and accounting processes. Some grants noted adjustments to term dates or award amounts in staff remarks; those adjustments will be processed through formal amendments and brought back to the board if required. The board scheduled follow‑up reports or implementation steps where appropriate (for example, airport fueling upgrades and Facilities remodels).

Items that received no formal action at this meeting include requests by residents for immediate road work; supervisors said staff will present funding options at a Nov. 6 meeting.

For detailed motion text, staff memos and listed conditions of approval, see the county’s posted agenda packet and staff exhibits for Oct. 21, 2025.