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Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Board Members 10:00 AM Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2 Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Denny Barney, District 1 Maricopa County, Arizona Andrew Kunasek, District 3 (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) Tom Manos Clerk of the Board Fran McCarroll "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary Meeting Location public services to its residents so Supervisors' Auditorium/Court Plaza they can enjoy living in healthy 205 W. Jefferson and safe communities” Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in the Supervisors' Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Denny Barney, District 1; Andrew Kunasek, District 3; Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Tom Manos, County Manager; and Michelle Wood, Legal Counsel. Minutes compiled by Maria Armstrong, Minutes Coordinator. 1. 2015 PILLARS OF HONOR CEREMONY Fields Moseley, Communications Director, began the ceremony by introducing himself and welcoming those in attendance. He asked everyone to rise for the Prewsentation of Colors by the Maricopa Honor Guard and to join him in the pledge of allegiance. He introduced Chairman Steve Chucri, District 2; Supervisor Denny Barney, District 1; Supervisor Andy Kunasek, District 3; Vice Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4; and Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5. Mr. Moseley explained that the names inscribed on the pillars testify to the dedication, talent, and the ultimate sacrifice made by Maricopa County employees. There are three separate pillars: The “Service” pillar honors employees who have retired with 30 or more years of service to Maricopa County; The “Salute” pillar honors employees who have received national recognition for their work as a Maricopa County employee; The “Sacrifice” pillar honors employees who have died in the line of duty with Maricopa County or were killed serving on active military duty while an employee of Maricopa County. Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Moseley noted there currently are 306 names on the pillars and an additional 31 names would be recognized during the ceremony. He congratulated all of the honorees and thanked them for their outstanding service given to the citizens of Maricopa County. Chairman Chucri recognized the county officials in attendance. He applauded the employee honorees and noted the work of employees that make Maricopa County outstanding. Supervisor Barney stated it was a pleasure to honor the employees who have given decades of service. He recognized the Salute Pillar honoree Kirsten R. Lewis and her national awareness accomplishments. Supervisor Kunasek stated he was honored to recognize the employee honorees. He recognized former Supervisor Fulton Brock for his ideas that led to the pillars and honoring of Maricopa County employees. Supervisor Hickman stated he has visited other county entities and appreciates the work of Maricopa County employees. He thanked and congratulated the honorees for their passion for their work of service to the citizens of Maricopa County. Supervisor Gallardo noted he started his career with Maricopa County in 1988 and appreciates the employee dedication of work. He thanked and congratulated the honorees along with their families for their service to Maricopa County. Fields Moseley recognized the following employees whose names will be inscribed on the Service Pillar. Those in attendance came forward for a certificate and a photo with the Board members and County Manager. Grace Gutierrez, Adult Probation, 36 years of service Eileen Long, Adult Probation, 36 years of service Daniel Schriek Animal Care & Control, 35 years of service Alwyn Ogawa , Clerk of the Superior Court, 33 years of service Stephen Carpenter, Juvenile Probation, 36 years of service Phillip J. Wormley, Juvenile Probation, 31 years of service (Deceased) Sandra Delgado, Legal Defender, 31 years of service John M. Swords, County Attorney’s Office, 34 years of service Paul Klapper, Public Defender’s Office, 33 years of service Glenn Watkins, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, 38 years of service Linda S. Christophel, Sheriff’s Office, 30 years of service Helen Serpa Gonzales, Sheriff’s Office, 36 years of service Pablo Gonzalez, Sheriff’s Office, 34 years of service George J. Heberling, Sheriff’s Office, 31 years of service (Deceased) Billy G. Karowski, Sheriff’s Office, 31 years of service (Not Present) Frank D. Munnell, Sheriff’s Office, 33 years of service Timothy D. Overton, Sheriff’s Office, 34 years of service Mary L. Sampson, Sheriff’s Office, 30 years of service (Not Present) Martin C. Speckman, Sheriff’s Office, 33 years of service Pamela K. Wagner, Sheriff’s Office, 30 years of service Gale A. Barclay, Superior Court, 41 years of service Brad K. Finch, Superior Court, 33 years of service Elia Gonzales, Superior Court, 33 years of service Linda Heimer, Superior Court, 33 years of service Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Page 3 of 3 The following names will be inscribed on the Service Pillar but were not present at the ceremony: Deborah Croci Janice Landmeier Diane Rudnick Corrine Russell Clyde A. Tess Mr. Moseley called forward Kirsten Lewis, the final honoree. Ms. Lewis, Adult Probation Officer, was selected by the American Probation and Parole Association to receive the 2014 Sam Houston State University Award. This award honors a practitioner who has published an article in a national or regional journal concerning probation, parole or community corrections that provides new information and insight into the operation, effectiveness or future of the community corrections profession. Ms. Lewis’ name will be inscribed on the Salute Pillar as one who has received national recognition for her work. In closing, Mr. Moseley thanked everyone for attending and announced that additional photographs would be taken at the pillars located in the Court plaza outside the auditorium. MEETING ADJOURNED 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