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Printed In: Copper Era (Clifton)
Printed On: 2026/07/16

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GREENLEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CLIFTON, ARIZONA
JUNE 17, 2026
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors met on this date in regular session in the 2nd floor Conference Room, Courthouse Annex, Clifton, Arizona with the following members present: Dixie L. Zumwalt, Chairman; and Donald Stacey, Member. Supervisor Hector Ruedas was absent from this meeting. Also present were Deborah K. Gale, County Administrator/Clerk of the Board and Yvonne Pearson, Assistant Clerk of the Board.
Chairman Zumwalt called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
David Newlin, Duncan Town Manager, invited those present to the Fourth of July festivities in Duncan.
Ms. Marilyn Thorne, President of the Duncan Library Board, requested consideration from the Board of Supervisors to assist in the implementation of County Library Services with funding to be obtained from the State Library Board which requires matching funds in the amount of $23,000 and must pass-through the County and be distributed according to the Plan. Ms. Thorne presented a preliminary plan stating that this is only a starting point and that a more in depth plan will be drafted. She stated that at this point the Library Board was seeking commitment from the County before going any further. Clifton Town Manager Ron Armstrong, expressed concerns that Clifton be involved in the planning stages. Supervisor Stacey stated that Clifton does need to be involved in the planning. Chairman Zumwalt stated that the State Library Board funding requires that the funding benefit the County as a whole and not just one library which includes Eagle and Blue as well as Morenci, Clifton and Duncan. Ms. Gale, County Administrator, recommended a meeting with town managers and/or council members and library staff to put together a more detailed plan and present it to the Board at next weeks meeting.
Ms. Gale requested approval to acquire bids for a new ambulance. She stated that this would put the ambulance service in a secure position for a few years with ambulances. Mr. Jeff Vaughn, Ambulance Service Director, stated that the 1993 Ambulance currently has 217,000 miles on it and is beginning to need repairs constantly. He stated that the 1995 Ambulance has 156,000 miles, is still in good shape and would become the backup ambulance. This would leave the 2002 ambulance and the new ambulance for service in Duncan and Morenci/Clifton area. He also stated that the new ambulances are being purchased with removable modular boxes so that they can be remounted on new chassis in the future and cost considerably less than purchasing a new ambulance. No grant funding is available at this time for the purchase of ambulances. Upon motion by Supervisor Stacey, seconded by Chairman Zumwalt, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to acquire bids for a new ambulance.
Upon motion by Supervisor Stacey, seconded by Chairman Zumwalt, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Consent Agenda as follows:
? Approval of minutes to previous meetings
? Approval of demands in excess of $500
? Approval of payroll change notice - D. Lerma
? Approval of DUI Abatement Council grant - no matching funds required
? Approval of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Crime Victim Assistance grant and matching funds in the amount of $8,843
? Approval of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug Control and System Improvement grant and 25% matching funds in the amount of $8,214
? Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Arizona Department of Health Services and Greenlee County for the following: Preparedness and Response for Bio-Terrorism; Tobacco Education Prevention Program; Nutrition Services; Tuberculosis Control Program; and Prenatal Block Grant.
? Approval of Delegation Agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services and Greenlee County to provide Health Inspections for the Office of Environmental Health
Chairman Zumwalt stated that she had attended the Arizona Association of Counties conference in Scottsdale last week as well as the Small County Forum and County Supervisors Association meetings.
Kay Gale updated the Board on the status of the Thomas Fire located in the Apache-Sitgreaves forest in Greenlee County. She stated that as of this morning the fire had burned approximately 10,600 acres and is fully contained. Hot spots will continue to be monitored until the monsoon season comes and the rain helps to put out the fires.
Upon motion by Supervisor Stacey, seconded by Chairman Zumwalt, and carried unanimously, the Board convened in Work Session to review the proposals for the FY 2003/2004 budget. Revenue projections/shortfalls and the State budget direct hits to the County were discussed. The Parks and Recreation budget was discussed and some projects for improvement were considered. Ms. Gale will be meeting with all departments this week and will have those budgets to present at the next scheduled work session on June 24th for the Board?s review.

There being no further business to come before the Board of Supervisors, upon motion by Supervisor Stacey, seconded by Chairman Zumwalt, and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
APPROVED: /s/ Dixie L. Zumwalt, Chairman
ATTEST: /s/ Yvonne Pearson
Asst. Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2026
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Req: Greenlee County Board of Supervisors Office
Published July 16, 2026 in the Copper Era, Clifton, Arizona 85533.

Public Notice ID: 1959355.HTM