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Board of Supervisors
January 16, 2026
8:00 a.m.

The Board met in a Study Session at the Santa Cruz County Complex, 2150 N. Congress Drive, Room #120, Nogales, AZ. Present: Manuel Ruiz, Chairman; John Maynard, Vice-Chairman; Greg Lucero, County Manager; Melinda Meek, Clerk. Supervisor Damon not present. Also present: Buck Clark, Karl Moyers, John Rogers, Gary Gay, Peter Gewain.

PRESENTATION REGARDING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES Peter Gewain, RDI Energy Plants, Inc., provided the Board with a presentation regarding solid waste disposal alternatives using a waste-to-energy power plant, which would reduce the volume that would be bill led in the landfill by approximately 50%.

Mr. Gewain stated that there are approximately 90 such plants in the United States, the closest one is in Fresno, CA. and he is unaware of any in the State of Arizona.

RDI is a marketing company; EPI is the plant manufacturer, performs the feasibility study, provides the manpower to run the plant for I year and will train others to run the plant.
The cost of a new meg plant is $63 million and would require 360,000 wet tons of waste/per year; the smallest plant made is a 1.5 meg; remanufactured plants are available.

County Manager, Greg Lucero, stated that he is not sure that the County can legally be in the electric business and suggested that Attorney Hawn be requested to determine the legality.

A feasibility study is required which costs approximately $250,000 and takes 30 - 90 days to complete; grants are available.

Study Sessionad adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
MELINDA MEEK
Clerk of the Court
MANUEL RUIZ
Chairman

Pub: 3/21/03
Req: SCC Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors
January 21, 2026
9:30 a.m.

The Board met in a Regular Meeting at the Santa Cruz County Complex, 2150 N. Congress Drive, Room #120, Nogales, AZ. Present: Manuel Ruiz, Chairman; John Maynard, Vice-Chairman; Robert Damon, Supervisor; Greg Lucero, County Manager; Holly Hawn, Attorney; Melinda Meek, Clerk. Also present: Carlos Rivera, Jennifer St. John, Sheriff Estrada, Ramon Romo, Louie Chaboya, Karl Moyers, Victor Gabilondo, Mary Dahl, Robert Perry, Carol DeFazio, Larry Leslie, Henry Gause, Sarah Bailey, Dave Verwys, Ray Klein, David Molina, Leonard Fontes, Ruth Barry, Jim Lamb, Yolanda Soto, Liz Gutfahr, Sheila Vasquez.

The Meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, led by Mary Dahl.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: County Manager, Greg Lucero, requested that item #4 - SEABHS Memorandum of Understanding - be deleted, as it requires additional work.

Supervisor Damon made a motion to adopt the Agenda, deleting item #4, as requested by the County Manager; second by Vice-Chairman Maynard; motion carried unanimously.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Larry Leslie, Baca Float Coalition Chairman, requested a Study Session with the Board of Supervisors to discuss the river crossing north of the Rio Rico Bridge.

Henry Gause, Rio Rico Community Association-2,800 members-primarily consisting of absentee property owners, addressed the Board concerning improved access to Northeast Rio Rico. Mr. Gause stated that a postcard was mailed to all members during the Christmas Holiday, requesting that they lend their support to the Baca Float Coalition to improve access to Northeast Rio Rico, and specifically to reopen the access route to Palo Parado and asking them to respond. The Board of Supervisors is also being requested to use its influence to secure the necessary rigbt-of-way at Palo Parado Road and to sponsor public/private support to move the proposed bridge project forward. Mr. Cause provided the Board with Northeast Rio Rico home construction figures.

Mr. Gause stated that a new bridge is the long-term solution to this problem and suggested that the Palo Parado Crossing be reopened as a short-term solution.

Sarah Bailey, Baca Float Coalition, addressed the Board concerning access from the east side of the Santa Cruz River. Ms. Bailey stated that the only direct access to the freeway, north of the Rio Rico Bridge, is the Palo Parado Crossing and it needs to be reopened; Santa Gertrudis Lane has been reopened, however it remains a private road subject to easements.

Ms. Bailey also requested a Study Session with the Board.

Bob Perry, Rio Rico Property Owners Association President, stated that the Association supports the idea of a river crossing and a Study Session, possibly Chaired by Vice-Chairman Maynard.

Earl Porringer expressed concern regarding the upcoming extension of the Frontage Road to Rio Rico Drive, without Palo Parado Crossing being opened and requested that Palo Parado Crossing be reopened.

Dave Verwys, Tubac Chamber of Commerce, informed the Board that the Tubac Festival, sponsored by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce, will be from 2/6/03 - 2/9/03; porta potties have been set up close to the County restroom facility, which would allow the County to safety close the restrooms during that period.

REPORTS:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Chairman Ruiz stated there will be a legislative Conference in Washington, DC in March and because Departments and other elected officials have been requested to cut back on expenses, he recommended that the Board not travel to DC.

Chairman Ruiz announced that the Board will meet with Congressman Grijalva this afternoon in a Study Session; Congressman Kolbe will be in Patagonia on 2/17 and suggested that the Board address legislative concerns to legislators and/or staff available in Arizona and through e-mail to avoid out of state travel expenses.

Chairman Ruiz reported that he represented the County at the new Wal-Mart walk through that took place on Sunday; the grand opening will be on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.

Vice-Chairman Maynard and Supervisor Damon concurred with Chairman Ruiz' comments regarding lobbying in Arizona.

MANAGER: County Manager, Greg Lucero, reported ongoing discussions with Citizens in their venture out of the gas/electric business in Santa Cruz County regarding unresolved issues; negotiations continue with Pima Community College regarding the contract for next year and the status of Santa Cruz County's out-of-county tuition.

Mr. Lucero requested that Public Works Director, Victor Gabilondo, make a presentation at this time.

Mr. Gabilondo announced that Karl Moyers, Solid Waste Manager, recently received the Bob Estebrooks Award for Excellence from the Arizona Association of County Engineers.

The Board congratulated Mr. Moyers and thanked him for his dedication.

FINANCE: Finance Director, Jennifer St. John, reported $3,420,003 in the General Fund; $1,250,328 in the Road Fund; $660,692 in the Flood Control District Fund; $6,638,103 total for all funds; $2,999,003 estimated end of month balance, compared to $2,987,164 cash at January 2002, a difference of $11,839.

SHERIFF: Sheriff Estrada reported that the current jail population is 77, 70 males and 7 females; I I inmates have been sentenced to the County jail; 71 have been charged with felonies and 6 with misdemeanors; 9 (12%) are undocumented aliens; 8 inmates have been committed to the County jail on a daily basis and 3 on a weekly basis.

60 persons were booked in during the past week; 205 calls for service were received, of which 62 were 911 calls.

ACTION ITEMS:
AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDS TO PREPARE TUBAC RESTROOMS FOR TUBAC FESTIVAL: Public Works Director, Victor Gabilondo, informed the Board that the Public Works Department has the responsibility to maintain the public restrooms in Tubac; the Public Works Department has provided for additional maintenance on the public restrooms during the annual Tubac Festival of the Arts; the added maintenance is necessary to maintain proper sanitary conditions due to the overwhelming use of the facilities by the public during the festival; it is necessary to close the restrooms for a period of 4 days prior to the festival to perform pre-festival maintenance.

Projected costs for 2003, based on a 9-day event, are: pre-festival maintenance: $3,908; festival maintenance: $9,333 for a total estimated cost of $13,241.

Vice-Chairman Maynard made reference to Mr. Verwys' comments made during Call to the Public regarding their commitment to set up porta-potties during their 4-day event and asked if the County could require that the sponsor of the other festival provide the same, which would allow the County to close the restrooms during the 9-day period without creating a health/sanitary problem.

Attorney Hawn responded that the enforcement power comes through the Sanitary Code and suggested that the other sponsor be notified of its expectation to provide porta-potties.

Vice-Chairman Maynard made a motion to close the Tubac Restrooms from 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2026 and to reopen at 8:00 a.m. on February 10, 2003; second by Supervisor Damon; motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Ruiz requested that Mr. Gabilondo inform the other sponsor of their responsibility to provide adequate restroom facilities.

RESOLUTION 2003-02: SUBMISSION OF NEW APPLICATION FOR FY 2002 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS: Community Development Director, Mary Dahl, provided the Board with a new Application and Resolution for CDBG funding; at the Board's request, a Special Survey was conducted in West Rio Rico to determine whether the community qualified for CDBG funding on the basis of being primarily low-moderate income; the required response rate was received and documented that 63% of West Rio Rico residents are considered to be low-moderate income; 51% is the requirement for CDBG funding.

Ms. Dahl explained that she prepared an Application for the West Rio Rico Multi-Use Recreational Park; the intent is to obtain CDBG funding to begin development of the park property (22.33 acres) as deeded to the County by Rio Rico Properties. The Application includes $36,600 for administration, $40,000 for engineering and design and the balance will be used for ballfields, soccer fields, restroom, ADA compliant trails and parking.

Resolution #2003-02 deletes the original project to build a community facility adjacent to the County Complex to house Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs and adds the West Rio Rico MultiUse Recreational Park. WIA representatives determined that their space and facility needs are far greater than what the current FY2002 CDBG funding level could provide.

Chairman Ruiz noted the previous request from the Borderland Food Bank for freezers, stated that they have a more crucial need for a new sprinkler system and requested that this be considered as part of the process.

Ms. Dahl stated that based on the information provided to her, she does not believe that CDBG funds can be used for something already installed; however, she is researching alternative funding sources.

Yolanda Soto, Borderland Food Bank, informed the Board that the majority of the Food Bank's clients are children and if children don't eat properly, they are not able to enjoy or participate in recreational programs and requested that the Board notify legislators of the dire need for food bank funding.

Supervisor Damon made a motion to approve Resolution #2003-02; second by Vice-Chairman Maynard.

Under discussion, the Board expressed appreciation to Mary Dahl for her work on the project and to Rio Rico Properties for the donation of the property.

Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REVISED APPLICATION FOR FY 2002 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, CERTIFYING THAT SAID APPLICATION MEETS THE COMMUNITY'S PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN SAID APPLICATION.
and
WHEREAS, Santa Cruz County is desirous of undertaking community development activities;
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona is administering the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program; and
WHEREAS, the State CDBG Program requires that CDBG funds requested address one of the three Congressionally mandated National Objectives; and
WHEREAS, the activities within this application address the community's identified housing and community development needs, including the needs of low and moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, a grantee of State CDBG funds is required to comply with the program guidelines and federal statutes and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to delete the East County Complex Community Facility project on its original FY 2002 CDBG application and add the West Rio Rico Multi-Use Recreational Park project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County authorizes a revised application to be made to the State of Arizona, Department of Commerce for FY2002 CDBG funds, and authorizes the Chairman of the Board to sign application and contract or grant documents for receipt and use of these funds for the West Rio Rico Multi-Use Recreational Park, and authorizes the Chairman to take all actions necessary to implement and complete the activities submitted in said application; and
THAT, this application for State CDBG funds meets the requirements of low-and moderateincome benefit for activities justified as benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, aids in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight or addresses an urgent need which poses a threat to health; and
THAT, the County will comply with all State CDBG Program guidelines, federal statutes and regulations applicable to the State CDBG Program and the certifications contained in the application.
Passed and adopted on the 21st day of January, 2003.

APPROVAL TO INTERVENE IN JOINT APPLICATION OF CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS CO. & UNISOURCE ENERGY CORP. Attorney Hawn stated that the County previously intervened in a companion case regarding Citizen's purchased power fuel adjustment case; because Citizen's is in the process of being transferred to Unisource, Tucson Electric Power's parent company, Unisource has become involved with the purchased power case; Santa Cruz County also has an interest in this case.

Attorney Hawn requested that the Board authorize intervention.

Vice-Chairman Maynard made a motion to approve the intervention; second by Supervisor Damon; motion carried unanimously.

APPLICATION FOR WINE FESTIVAL LICENSE for Arizona Vineyards for 2/l/03 - 2/9/03 was approved as submitted, (JMIRD; c.u.)

SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECOMMENDATION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET CUTS RELATED TO INCREASED INSURANCE COSTS: Sheriff Estrada stated that according to the County Manager, the County's casualty liability insurance increased by approximately $200,000; however due to conservative budgeting, the County only needs to come up with an additional $150,000 approximately.

County Manager, Greg Lucero, stated that the actual amount is closer to $800,000 - $200,000 per year, over the next 4 years; due to over-budgeting this line item, it will only be approximately $150,000 for this fiscal year.

Sheriff Estrada stated that on 11/25/02, the County Manager, met with appointed department heads and elected officials to discuss the cost increase; the increase was the result of lawsuits involving the Public Works and Sheriff's Departments; it was the consensus of the group that the costs would be shared amongst all departments. Sheriff Estrada voiced concerns at that time and had suggested that a Study Session be held to discuss the issue with the Board of Supervisors.

Sheriff Estrada stated that it was determined that the Sheriff's Office proportionate share of the total increase would be $62,000 for this fiscal year. In order for the Sheriff's Office to be able to fund its proportionate share, Sheriff Estrada recommended freezing the Tax Collections Position, the D.A.R.E. Instructor Position and the Court Security Position for the remainder of this fiscal year. Sheriff Estrada agreed to not fill the positions this fiscal year, however, he did not want the positions to be eliminated,

Sheriff Estrada informed the Board that the Tax Collector recently resigned to accept employment with Immigration and the D.A.R.E. Instructor recently resigned to accept employment with Border Patrol; the Sheriff does not plan to fill these vacancies due to lack of personnel - 6 patrol position vacancies,

Sheriff Estrada expressed difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified candidates for the Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Estrada informed Judge Soto that he is going to recommend that the deputy currently assigned to the Court Security position, be reassigned to patrol due to vacancies; Judge Soto responded that he might have to issue an Administrative Order to continue providing court security.

Sheriff Estrada stated that in the past, the Tax Collector was performing duties that the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices are responsible for and needs to be addressed.

Sheriff Estrada stated that he believes the increase should be funded from the Contingency Fund or from the Board's budget. The Sheriff recommended that the Board eliminate funding for outside consultants, part-time positions; postpone major projects and utilize the Board's Contingency Fund.

Chairman Ruiz mentioned that public safety involves more than just law enforcement, it involves other departments such as Public Works for safe roads, the Health Department for food inspections, and that it should be a team effort.

Mr. Lucero clarified that $1.3 million of the Contingency Fund has been used to balance the budget, leaving a balance of approximately $500,000 which will be needed for next year's budget; the Sheriff's current fiscal year budget increased approximately 3.5% over last year's budget.

Mr. Lucero stated that Santa Cruz County is a member of a casualty liability insurance pool, Arizona Counties Insurance Pool, which includes eleven of Arizona's counties; over the past 5 years, Santa Cruz County has suffered significant losses because of claims filed against the Sheriff's Department; the net result is Santa Cruz County finds itself in the position of having to repay the pool for a portion of the losses; the Insurance Pool Trustees met last November and voted to charge Santa Cruz County an additional $200,000 over the next 4 years to cover its portion of the loss reserve fund,

Mr. Lucero informed the Board that on 11/25/02, he met with appointed and elected department heads to discuss the situation and options available to cover the costs; it was the consensus of the group to spread the cost out evenly; Sheriff Estrada objected to that method and stated that the Board should cover the increase; the total cost increase was then split up and shared by all departments within the county using the same formula as past years; the Sheriff's proportionate share of the total was $62,684; the Board of Supervisors covered $28,000 of this added increase.

Mr. Lucero stated that on 12/18/02, he received a memo from the Sheriff proposing to "freeze" 3 positions within his department to cover their share of the expense; however, 2 of the 3 positions, Tax Collection and Court Security, either are or will be mandated by state statute and the positions cannot be frozen; the 3rd position, the D.A.R.E. Instructor, will cause political fallout.

Mr. Lucero recommended that the positions not be frozen, and that the Board direct staff to set up and complete a management audit of the Sheriff's Department to identify all potential cost cutting measures for Board consideration and possible action.

Sheriff Estrada responded that they have already cut their budget as much as possible.

Supervisor Damon stated that he has been told that a long list of applicants are on file and asked why the vacant positions cannot be filled; Sheriff Estrada responded that potential applicants either don't show up for the test, can't pass the test or are not qualified.

Supervisor Damon asked if it is necessary for the D.A.R.E. Instructor to be at the School 8 hours per day everyday and suggested that the Lieutenants be requested to assist during this budget crisis; Sheriff Estrada responded that upper management is extremely busy with their respective departments.

Vice-Chairman Maynard suggested that the Court Security Position might not be needed on a fulltime basis.

Chairman Ruiz concurred with the County Manager's suggestion for a management audit and stated that the tax collection procedures will need to be readdressed.

Supervisor Damon made a motion to deny the Sheriff's request.

Sheriff Estrada stated that he does not believe the Board can deny his request.

Attorney Hawn stated that, in her opinion, the Board of Supervisors is in charge of the County's finances and it would be the Board's prerogative whether or not to freeze the positions as requested by the Sheriff.

Chairman Ruiz suggested that the Motion be amended to direct staff to conduct a management audit and then reconsider the Sheriff's request pending the outcome of the audit.

Vice-Chairman Maynard seconded Supervisor Damon's motion.

Supervisor Damon modified his motion: that the positions not be frozen at this time; that staff set up and complete a management audit of the Sheriff's Department and that the results be brought back to the Board for further action; second by Vice-Chairman Maynard; motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Lucero stated that the management audit should be completed by the end of February.

Vice-Chairman Maynard stated that a Study Session regarding this issue would have been very beneficial.

PERSONNEL: The Board waived the hiring freeze to fill a vacant Public Safety Telecommunicator position. (JM/RD; c.u.)

BOND FOR DUPLICATE WARRANT #4-545163 payable to Home Depot in the amount of $250.02 dated 12/5/02 was approved as submitted. (RD/JM; c.u.)

TAX VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS # 113-01-001-5 - Inscription Canyon Ranch, Resolution No: S20020000074; 113-01-001-5 - Inscription Canyon Ranch, Resolution No: S20010000148; 113-01-001-5 - Inscription Canyon Ranch, Resolution No: S20000000136; 115-16-019-6 - Cola, Oscar & Gloria G., Resolution No: S20020000073; 108-36-003-A-4 - Bolson Holdings, LLC, Resolution No: S20020000071; 103-22-014-1 - Lourdes Catholic School, Resolution No: S20020000075; 130-02-120-5 - Lawyers Title of Arizona, Inc, Resolution No: S20020000072 were approved as submitted by the County Assessor's Office. (JM/RD; C.U.)

RESOLUTION #2003-03 SUPPORTING SCM1001: Vice-Chairman Maynard made a motion to approve Resolution #2003-03 supporting SCMIOOI that would provide a legal worker program for immigrants; second by Supervisor Damon; motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION #2003-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING SCM 1001
RELATED TO A LEGAL WORKER PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANTS

WHEREAS, Members of the Arizona State Legislature have introduced Senate Concurrent Memorial (SCM) 1001 urging the Congress of the United States to consider legislation that would provide a legal worker program for immigrants; and
WHEREAS, Santa Cruz County is located on the United States/Mexico Border and is, therefore, severely impacted by undocumented immigrants crossing the Border; and
WHEREAS, numerous undocumented immigrants have lost their lives, needlessly, in the Arizona desert in an attempt to seek employment in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors believes that it is crucial to establish a legal worker program for immigrants that would temporarily allow them to fill positions within the United Stated in sectors where there are labor shortages.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors does hereby support SCM 1001 as introduced by the Arizona State Legislature.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2 1" day of January, 2003.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION FROM RIO RICO PROPERTIES INC., FOR WEST RIO RICO PUBLIC PARK: Supervisor Damon made a motion to accept the Deed of Dedication from Rio Rico Properties Inc., for the West Rio Rico public park; second by Vice-Chairman Maynard; motion carried unanimously.

The Board thanked Rio Rico Properties for its generosity.

MINUTES of 11/19/02 were approved as submitted. (RD/JM; c.u.)

DEMANDS were approved in the total amount of $293,639.86 of which $176,242.54 are from the General Fund. (JM/RD; c.u.) Details of these expenditures are available for inspection during working hours and are to be considered part of these minutes. General Fund: $176,242.54; School Forest Fees Fund: $1,635.16; Road: $29,319.47; Animal Control: $2,560.31; H.I.D.T.A. Grant 11: $7,986-60; T.B. Grant Fund: $11,159.16; Drug Treatment & Education: $1,836.60; Juv. Det. Special Svcs (SCHOOLS); $1,127.41; Flood District; $3,783.31; W.I.A. Youth Program: $11,585 52; W.I.A. Welfare to Work: $3,352.98; WTW Competitive Grant: $2,010.74; W.I.A. Adult: $26,599.26; W.I.A. Administration: $2,494.41; Projects With Industries: $3,479.40

To review these demands for this date, refer to Binder #13 which accompanies this book.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

STUDY SESSION 1: 15 p.m.
The Board met in a Study Session at the Santa Cruz County Complex, 2150 N. Congress Drive, Room #120, Nogales, AZ. Present: Manuel Ruiz, Chairman; John Maynard, Vice-Chairman; Robert Damon, Supervisor; Greg Lucero, County Manager; Holly Hawn, Attorney; Melinda Meek, Clerk. Also present: Congressman Raul Grijalva, Gloria Montao, Natalie Luna, Dennis Miller, Sheriff Estrada, John Hays, Roberto Canchola, Rick Hindmann, Louis Chaboya, Jim Lamb, Victor Gabilondo.

DISCUSSION ON FEDERAL ISSUES WITH U.S. CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA,

DISTRICT #7: The Board welcomed Congressman Grijalva and his staff to Santa Cruz County.

Chairman Ruiz expressed the importance of SCAAP funding to Santa Cruz County due to uncompensated health care for indigents and illegal immigrants, grant funding for restoration of the 1904 Courthouse, food bank grant funding (sprinkler system); Supervisor Damon requested assistance on the Chula Vista Flood Control Project that has been ongoing for approximately 14 years; Vice-Chairman Maynard informed the Congressman of his interest in identifying a funding source for new bridge construction and his concern of the closing of maquilas in Mexico.

Congressman Grijalva thanked the Board for scheduling this Study Session to meet with him and addressed the issue of unfunded mandates from the State and Federal governments. Congressman Grijalva stated that Congressman Pastor and his staff have been most helpful and supportive and are in the process of transferring issues to him that Congressman Pastor was working on for Santa Cruz County.

Congressman Grijalva thanked the Board for making meeting space available in the County Complex, for his staff to meet with constituents; requested that his office be notified when grant applications are submitted for Santa Cruz County to enable them to track the issue(s).

Dennis Miller, Director of Governmental Relations, updated Congressman Grijalva on the Nogales Wash Project that Congressman Pastor has been working on.

Sheriff Estrada expressed concern regarding the President deploying reserve officers and the impact on law enforcement agencies; Sheriff Estrada informed Congressman Grijalva that 2,678 individuals were booked in to the Santa Cruz County Detention Center last year, 1,156 of those individuals were Mexican nationals.

John Hays, Floodplain Coordinator, informed Congressman Grijalva that the map used in determining whether a home/piece of property is located in a floodplain is incorrect/outdated; legislation is being proposed that would reduce floodplain insurance premiums.

The Study Session adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

STUDY SESSION 2:30 p.m.
The Board met in a Study Session at the Santa Cruz County Complex, 2150 N. Congress Drive, Room #120, Nogales, AZ. Present: Manuel Ruiz, Chairman; John Maynard, Vice-Chairman; Greg Lucero, County Manager; Holly Hawn and Mike Massee, Attorneys; Melinda Meek, Clerk. Supervisor Damon, not present. Also present: Mary Dahl, Alejandro Barcenas, Steve Powell, Arthur & Matilda Gould.

AMADO TERRITORY RANCH: Community Development Director, Mary Dahl, informed the Board that this Study Session is to discuss a proposal from Amado Territory Ranch (ATR) representatives to connect their development to the Pima County wastewater collection system.

ATR is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 1-19 and Arivaca Road along the north border of the County; it consists of about 17 acres and is currently developed with several commercial buildings housing professional offices, a deli, bed and breakfast, restaurant, art studios and other small businesses.

Steve Powell, Authorized Agent for ATR, stated that this proposal has been presented to the Pima County Wastewater Management Department who has agreed to provide sewer service contingent upon approval by Santa Cruz County and an acceptable IGA.

Alejandro Barcenas, Santa Cruz Active Management Area, stated that he does not see a problem with the request, because the volume of water to be used for the project is minimal.

The Study Session adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
MELINDA MEEK
Clerk of the Board
MANUEL RUIZ
Chairman

Pub: 3/21/03
Req: SCC Board of Supervisors
Nogales International

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