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Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 18, 2018 Board Members 1:45 PM Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2 Bill Gates, Vice Chairman, District 3 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Denny Barney, District 1 Maricopa County, Arizona Clint Hickman, District 4 (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control Steve Gallardo, District 5 District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts, Housing Authority of Maricopa County, Housing Authority of Maricopa County and/or Board of County Manager Deposit) Joy Rich Clerk of the Board "The mission of Maricopa County is Fran McCarroll to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary Meeting Location public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy Supervisors’ and Sullivan Conference Room and safe communities” 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 1:45 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the Supervisors’ and Sullivan Conference Rooms, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2; Bill Gates, Vice Chairman, District 3; Denny Barney, District 1 (entered late via phone); Clint Hickman, District 4; and Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Maria Ceaglske, Minutes Coordinator; Joy Rich, County Manager; and Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel. CLERK OF THE BOARD 1. APPOINTMENT TO STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 21 - SENATE Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1202, receive the names of the three qualified electors as candidates to fill the vacancy for the Legislative District 21 Senate seat as determined by the Legislative District 21 Precinct Committeemen and appoint one of the candidates from the list to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Debbie Lesko. (C- 06-18-275-7-00) The three candidate names submitted by the District are: • Rick Gray • Jean McGrath • Tony Rivero Chairman Chucri noted the amount of work Supervisor Hickman has done in working through this process to fill the vacancy in Legislative District 21. Supervisor Hickman noted the events that take place when an elected officer resigns and the task of the Precinct Committeemen in choosing three individuals they feel best represent Legislative District 21. The appointment is required because Senator Debbie Lesko resigned from her position to run for a Congressional seat. The following three candidates names were submitted by the District: Rick Gray Jean McGrath Tony Rivero Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 18, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Supervisor Hickman explained the statute and process in appointment to fill a vacancy, stated all of the candidates have served in the Legislature and noted the difficulty in choosing a candidate. He gave examples of qualities he looked for in the candidates such as experience level and their ability to jump into the position if Legislature is already in session. He noted the following about each candidate: Tony Rivero has been doing a great job working on the initiatives that he has introduced and he is a lifelong resident of Peoria. Jean McGrath ran in the same legislative race that Supervisor Hickman’s mother had entered several years ago. He also noted her involvement in the community. After his comments Supervisor Hickman made a motion to appoint Rick Gray to fill the vacancy for the Legislative District 21 Senate seat. He explained Mr. Gray’s experience during his previous term in the Legislature, said he always works hard and noted his continued involvement in the community. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Gates. Supervisor Gallardo wished Rick Gray the best of luck. He concurred with Supervisor Hickman’s comments on the statute and process. He said the candidates understand the process and have previous Legislative experience. ~ Supervisor Barney entered the meeting ~ Supervisor Gallardo noted the biggest responsibility the candidate will have is budget negotiations. The West Valley will be well served by the appointment of Mr. Gray. Supervisor Gates concurred with previous comments and noted the three individuals chosen by the Precinct Committeemen are fine candidates. He offered gratitude to Supervisor Hickman for his work given the short time frame, acknowledged Mr. Gray’s staff and family as he has worked alongside them before, and said he would be watching as Mr. Gray works hard for constituents in Legislative District 21. Supervisor Barney noted Mr. Gray is an excellent candidate and wished him the best. Chairman Chucri noted Mr. Gray’s previous work as a member of the House is recognized and respected. Chairman Chucri called for a vote on the motion with the following result: Ayes: Barney, Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo. The motion carried (5-0). Chairman Chucri stated Mr. Gray’s swearing-in would take place on January 19, 2018 and congratulated Mr. Gray on his appointment. Rick Gray, newly appointed candidate for Legislative District 21 Senate, thanked the Board. He stated public service is an honor and spoke of the importance of the opportunity to serve. He thanked the Board for their kind words of encouragement. Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 18, 2018 Page 3 of 3 MEETING RECESSED Chairman Chucri recessed the Board of Supervisors from the Supervisors’ Conference Room to continue the meeting in the Sullivan Conference Room. MEETING RECONVENED Chairman Chucri reconvened the Board of Supervisors in the Sullivan Conference Room to continue the meeting. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Special Executive Agenda dated January 18, 2018, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Gallardo, seconded by Supervisor Hickman. Ayes: Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo Absent: Barney ~ Supervisor Barney entered immediately after the vote was taken ~ MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion on the executive items and there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Steve Chucri, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board