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Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, April 24, 2017 Board Members 10:00 AM Denny Barney, Chairman, District 1 Steve Chucri, Vice Chairman, District 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Bill Gates, District 3 Maricopa County, Arizona Clint Hickman, District 4 (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Steve Gallardo, District 5 Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts, and/or Board of Deposit) County Manager Joy Rich "The mission of Maricopa County is to Clerk of the Board provide regional leadership and fiscally Fran McCarroll responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities.” Meeting Location Supervisors'/Sullivan Conference Room 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Informal Session at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 24, 2017, in the Supervisors'/Sullivan Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Denny Barney, Chairman, District 1; Steve Chucri, Vice Chairman, District 2; Bill Gates, District 3; Clint Hickman, District 4; Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Amy Goodloe, Minutes Coordinator; Joy Rich, County Manager; and Steve Goodrich, Legal Counsel. PRESENTATION Board of Supervisors 1. PRESENTATION REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL GENOMICS CONSORTIUM Presentation regarding the update on the International Genomics Consortium (IGC). (C-18-17- 009-P-00) Richard Mallery, Esq., Chairman of the Board, IGC David Mallery, Esq., President of IGC Chairman Barney thanked the presenters for their hard work and for taking the time to update the Board. Richard Mallery, International Genomics Consortium (IGC), Chairman of the Board, presented the following update: Mr. Mallery stated the IGC originated in 2000 with a mission to apply the Human Genome Project to cancer, but it has been used in much boarder research. IGC has been the leader in gene research and personalized medicine. He noted funding is obtained through a partnership with Maricopa County and organizations such as the University of Michigan and Arizona State University. The goal of IGC is to find earlier diagnostics, and smarter treatments for prevention of diseases. IGC leads in personalized medicine which provides individual treatment and diagnosis based on each individual’s molecular profile. Over the next three years the process was transferred to a Life Cares Center in Texas. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, April 24, 2017 Page 2 of 3 In the year 2006 the Gene Expression (EXPO) database was created and designed for the Federal Government. It is the lead principle database that is still used today. Dan Vonn Hoff, Oncologist, helped get 32 drugs approved with the FDA, and has taken on the lead role for the Gene Expression Database. He has become the inspiration for other projects. Mr. Mallery stated he has a passion for working with innovative scientist. He added that the federal government is now requiring at least 2% local participation to show local support. The funding from Maricopa County helps them to secure large grants which, in turn, provides the basis for long-term projects which researchers want to be assured of when making a decision to come to Arizona. Supervisor Gallardo asked about the possible economic impact. Mr. Mallery responded the downtown area attracts a variety of companies, and continues to grow. They have simplified the direct funding of $100 million along with economic analysis, which attract entities that are interested in the program. The funds they receive have helped in their successful efforts to bring new companies to Arizona which contribute to the creation of new jobs. Supervisor Gallardo asked about the County’s contribution to the effort, and asked if the Industrial Development Authority is involved. Board members stated the County contribution has been a million per year for the last 10 years from the general fund. Chairman Barney stated he has spoken to Shelby Scharbach. It would be a good investment for the Industrial Development Authority because of the potential economic impact. Chairman Barney stated the County has invested well but would like to know about the long term strategy. Mr. Mallery reviewed the slides and discussed highlights of the foundation accomplishments. In response to a question regarding the percentage of Federal funding, Mr. Mallery explained that the American Society of Clinical Oncologists is filling in the gap between Federal and all other funding that is received. He stated they are still on their current contract, however it’s too early to tell what the new ratio will be. Supervisor Gates wanted to know how the purchase of the building ties into the future of the company. Supervisor Gates suggested a graph that shows the different entities and how they relate to one another. Mr. Mallery stated that they do not own any property and everything they receive goes into the projects and research with all of the outcomes going into the public domain. Supervisor Chucri asked what has been the biggest take-away from the last 14 years. Mr. Mallery shared about the time he received a $3 million grant to develop a test that could tell a woman if certain types of breast cancer would metastasize or would not. He stated this led to having an article published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and in 2010 they raised the survival rate from 20% to 50%. Chairman Barney thanked both presenters for saving lives and changing how medical research is used. Chairman Barney stated he would like to see this as a collaborative opportunity with the Industrial Development Authority and hopes they would consider the partnership. Informal Meeting Minutes Monday, April 24, 2017 Page 3 of 3 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider items on the Executive Agenda dated April 24, 2017, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Chucri, seconded by Supervisor Hickman Ayes: Hickman, Kunasek, Barney, Chucri, Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED After discussion on the items on the Executive agenda, and there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Denny Barney, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board