110916SB.DOC

Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 09, 2016 Board Members
10:00 AM Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4
Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3
Denny Barney, District 1
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Steve Chucri, District 2
Maricopa County, Arizona Steve Gallardo, District 5
(and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control
District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement County Manager
Districts, and/or Board of Deposit)
Joy Rich
Clerk of the Board
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Arizona convened in Special Session at 10:00
a.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2016, in the Supervisors’ Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson, Phoenix,
Arizona, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Steve Chucri,
District 2; Steve Gallardo, District 5 (entered late). Absent: Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman,
District 3; Denny Barney, District 1. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Joy Rich,
County Manager and Bill Montgomery, Legal Counsel. Minutes compiled by Maria Ceaglske,
Minutes Coordinator.
1. VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Maricopa County's Veterans Day Celebration. (C-06-17-165-7-00)
Fields Moseley, Communications Director, opened the program and explained that the
Honor Guard was made up of County employee Veterans and asked the audience to
stand for the Posting of Colors.
Posting of Colors performed by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
members:
Sergeant Brent Borders
Sergeant Gregory Perks
Detention Officer Jason Powell
Deputy Michael Kikes
National Anthem was sung by Elisabeth Bradley, Miss Tucson Desert Rose.
Invocation was offered by Scott Leach, Retired United States Air Force Chief Master
Sergeant, and Human Resources Employee Relations Supervisor.
Pledge of Allegiance was offered by Jeff Fine, Retired United States Air Force Technical
Sergeant, and Justice Court Administrator.
Mr. Moseley asked all veterans in the auditorium to stand to be acknowledged. He
introduced the elected officials present and invited Chairman Hickman to give opening
comments.

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Chairman Hickman offered his gratitude to all Veterans and noted there are 1400
Veterans who serve as employees of Maricopa County. He stated the Arizona
Department of Veterans Services and the Arizona Coalition for Military Families have
recognized Maricopa County as a Veterans Supportive Employer. Maricopa County
once again was recognized and received an award for Combat Wounded Veterans by
the Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart for understanding Veteran’s needs. He
then shared his personal experiences with Veterans, especially those currently serving
in the Air Force at Luke Air Force Base.
Mr. Moseley introduced the keynote speaker, Bill Montgomery, County Attorney noting
he is a West Point graduate and a decorated Gulf War veteran.
Bill Montgomery, County Attorney and Veteran, gave recognition to the men and women
who serve and have served in the Armed forces. He paraphrased the following quote
by General George Washington, “the willingness with which our young people are likely
to serve in any war no matter how justified shall be directly proportional to how they
perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by our nation.” Mr.
Montgomery spoke of his military career and said Veterans Day is an opportunity to
thank the men and women for willingly wearing the uniform of our country. They wear
the uniform not in pursuit of fame or glory but because of a sacred call to stand for
something greater than one’s self. They come from every walk of life with a shared
purpose and resolve. America will never fall as long as they are on watch. We owe
them a debt that can never be repaid for standing tall and firm while we go about our
regular life. We must do our best to preserve and protect what they willingly fight for,
our freedom.
Mr. Montgomery stated the recent election is an example of what we may see as
ordinary yet is a peaceful transition of power that is unique and continues to be unique
because of the men and women that put the uniform on to serve, protect and preserve
the Constitution of the United States. September 17, 2017 will be the celebration of 230
years of the longest standing written constitution. He noted the 25th anniversary of the
Gulf War, expressed his gratitude to those currently serving as well as those returning
from service and encouraged others to share their gratitude. Mr. Montgomery reflected
on his deployment experiences: how American flags lined the path while convoying
equipment; how there was always food, water and gratitude at each stop; and how
many of those gracious individuals were Vietnam veterans who wanted to show their
support as they did not receive the proper support upon their deployment or arrival. He
stated it was an honor to serve and he is thankful for the opportunities given him. He
thanked the County for recognizing and supporting Veterans.
Mr. Moseley directed everyone to watch a video which highlighted County employees
who are Veterans.
 Stephany Gallegos is a United States Army Veteran. Ms. Gallegos works in the
Animal Care and Control department and is responsible for complaints, animal
cruelty investigations, dog bites, and animal attacks. As a Veteran and County
employee she is still protecting and serving.
 Shareef Muhammad is a United States Air Force Veteran who works as a Drug
Court Counselor. He joined the Air Force because he wanted to serve and be a
part of the military. As a County employee he changes lives by giving people the
chance to be productive citizens.

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 Edward Girard, an Army National Guard Veteran, works as a solid Waste
Program Supervisor. He serves the local community, state and federal levels.
Mr. Hickman introduced Colonel Kurt J. Gallegos and highlighted his military career
stating he has 5,300 total flying hours with 462 of those hours flown while in combat.
Colonel Kurt J. Gallegos thanked the Board for inviting him to the ceremony. He stated
he has 31 years of service, dating back to 1985 when he was commissioned to the Air
Force. With the newly elected President, he will be on his sixth Commander and Chief.
Colonel Gallegos noted how as a child he always dreamt of being a pilot. He served the
first 14 years on active duty and then joined the Air Force Reserves. He stated he
planned to retire in June 2017 with a total of 32 years of service. Colonel Gallegos has
deployed ten times: seven Iraq deployments, two Afghanistan deployments, and one
Bosnia Conflict tour. He knows the sacrifice Veterans have given and indicated he has
the greatest job of training airmen in the greatest country.
Colonel Gallegos concluded his remarks by asking some questions. What is Veterans
Day? What is a Veteran? Colonel Gallegos said a Veteran is someone in uniform,
professions who have served for their country on land, air or water. Professions and first
responders are the people who put on the uniform for a job that asks you to sacrifice
your life. He stated that the military is currently an all-volunteer force. Who is a Veteran?
It’s the people in uniform and the individuals who have served in World War II, Vietnam
War, Korean War and the War we continue to fight. He spoke of the events of
September 11, 2001 and his experience as mission commander after that date. He
noted that Luke Air Force Base has 144 fighter aircrafts and is currently the training hub
for the United States and partner Nations such as Japan, Austria and Italy. He
concluded by thanking those who have and continue to serve for their Country.
Mr. Moseley thanked the key speakers and everyone in attendance. He closed the
event by asking that everyone reflect on Veterans Day as a celebratory day to
remember all Veterans.
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:
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Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board