Votes at a glance: Mohave County Board actions March 2, 2026
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Summary
Key actions: board supported HB 2307 via resolution, authorized a settlement signature, approved a water rate change for certain customers, approved transfer of a vehicle to Golden Shores Fire District, adopted a revised animal‑shelter fee schedule, and rejected specified donated library copies (3–2).
At its March 2, 2026 meeting the Mohave County Board of Supervisors recorded these notable actions and outcomes:
- Resolution in support of House Bill 2307 (dangerous and incompetent defendants): Board approved a resolution urging the state to fund secure behavioral‑health placements or allow contracting for out‑of‑state beds. Motion and supporting testimony centered on the John James case; board approved the resolution by voice vote.
- Settlement authorization (Item 40): Board authorized the sheriff's office to proceed with and sign a settlement agreement related to a former employee (Kyle Bridgeman) as directed in executive session; motion carried by voice vote.
- Library donations (Item 41): Following extended public comment and board discussion, supervisors voted to reject the donated copies specified in the motion. Roll call recorded a 3–2 vote to remove the identified donated titles from shelves and follow standard disposition procedures.
- Kingman parcel lease (Item 43): Board continued consideration of a proposed 40‑year ground lease at $1/year for about 4.95 acres to allow Kingman Area Regional Transit to build a transit hub; supervisors asked staff for additional work and continued the item for further negotiation.
- Water rates (Item 24): Board approved amending active I‑40 water service agreements to increase certain commercial rates from $3.09 to $3.69 per 1,000 gallons, set monthly base fees ($50 and $100 depending on meter size), and authorize a 5% annual escalation beginning July 1, 2026.
- Vehicle transfer (Item 30): Board transferred a 2012 Ford F‑150 (unit 9272) to the Golden Shores Fire District as-is to improve emergency access for off‑road and remote responses.
- Solar projects (Item 38): Board did not award county capital to the $16.5M solar package but directed procurement to research power‑purchase agreements and state‑contract models for a no‑upfront‑capital approach; motion passed by voice vote.
- Animal shelter fees (Item 39): Board adopted an updated fee schedule for the county animal shelter that splits adult/puppy and adult/kitten adoption prices, introduces an owner surrender ("animal care") fee, and modestly raises adoption charges in line with neighboring agencies.
Votes and motions were recorded in the meeting minutes and in the roll‑call for the library donation item (3–2). Staff were given follow‑up tasks and reporting timelines for several actions, including procurement work on solar options and disposition of rejected donated library copies.
