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Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Board Members 9:00 AM Denny Barney, Chairman, District 1 Steve Chucri, Vice Chairman, District 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Andrew Kunasek, District 3 Maricopa County, Arizona Clint Hickman, District 4 (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control Mary Rose Wilcox, 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 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the Supervisors' Conference Room, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Steve Chucri, Vice Chairman, District 2; Andrew Kunasek, District 3; Clint Hickman, District 4. Absent: Denny Barney, Chairman, District 1; Mary Rose Wilcox, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board and Michelle Wood, Legal Counsel. Minutes compiled by Lori Medaris, Minutes Coordinator. 1. 2014 PILLARS OF HONOR CEREMONY Carrie Gerchick, Communications Director, began the ceremony, welcoming those attending. She introduced Supervisor Steve Chucri, District 2, Supervisor Andy Kunasek, District 3, and Supervisor Clint Hickman, District 4. Ms. Gerchick 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 or regional 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. Supervisor Chucri expressed the regrets of Chairman Barney and Supervisor Wilcox that they were unable to attend due to other County business, and recognized the county officials in attendance. Supervisor Chucri explained that this was not just another awards ceremony but an opportunity to honor employees who took service with Maricopa County to a higher level. He said those being honored today took their Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Page 2 of 3 job beyond obligation and exhibited the passion to do more and be more in their everyday lives on the job. Supervisor Chucri thanked all of these employees who are responsible for making Maricopa County “best in class.” Supervisor Kunasek stated he was much honored to be able to recognize the employees being honored by this ceremony. He said that being of service to others is a high calling. He commented that Helen Purcell, who is being recognized today, has exemplified public service for many years. Supervisor Kunasek stated that Ms. Purcell has fostered many of the technological advances in the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office and that the office is one of the most widely recognized organizations in government. He commended Ms. Purcell on her accomplishments and stated she was more than deserving to be saluted on the pillar. Supervisor Kunasek recognized former Supervisor Fulton Brock for his ideas that led to erecting the pillars and honoring Maricopa County employees. Supervisor Hickman stated that the names on the pillars represent the drive, determination, and commitment of those who served Maricopa County for 30 years or more. He recognized Helen Purcell as the “First Lady of Maricopa County” because of her contributions and accomplishments for so many years. Cari Gerchick recognized the following employees whose names will be inscribed on the Service Pillar: Russ Hesinger, 32 years, Assessor’s Office Elizabeth Howard, 32 years, Assessor’s Office James Duffy Watson, 45 years, Clerk of the Superior Court’s Office Denise Glab, 39 years, Clerk of the Superior Court’s Office Patrick Charles Nedved, 31 years, Adult Probation Juli DeYoung, 32 years, Adult Probation Grace Ariaga, 31 years, Juvenile Probation Ken Bond, 34 years, Juvenile Probation Kim Jenkins, 40 years, Juvenile Probation Dick Kennedy, 34 years, Juvenile Probation Gary Mackin, 33 years, Juvenile Probation Ted Sanchez, 31 years, Juvenile Probation Myrle Satnan, 31 years, Juvenile Probation Robin Russell, 31 years, Court Technology Services Deborah Johnson, 30 years, Superior Court Arlene Lamp, 34 years, Superior Court Sharlie Sanders, 34 years, Superior Court Lan May, 30 years, Sheriff’s Office Gerardo Rosas, 32 years, Sheriff’s Office Edmund Shepherd, 32 years, Sheriff’s Office Kenneth Colbert, 30 years, Sheriff’s Office Betty Hampton, 31 years, Sheriff’s Office Nick Larkin, 34 years, Sheriff’s Office Wanda Echols, 37 years, Correctional Health Services Leann Bethel, 30 years, Correctional Health Services William Kenyon, 37 years, Flood Control District Ruth Yniguez, 37 years, Public Fiduciary Mary Ann Shobe, 34 years, MCDOT The following official’s name is being inscribed on the Salute Pillar: Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder, is recognized as being named the “Public Official of the Year” by the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks. Ms. Purcell thanked the National Association of Counties for this honor and said it was a great honor to be in the company of all the employees inscribed on the pillars. She shared that working for Maricopa County has been the most exciting of her career and she thanked the Board for their support of her office. She shared her recognition with her team and stated they were the reason she was able to receive these awards. Ms. Purcell asked her team to join her in a group photo opportunity with the Supervisors. In closing, Ms. Gerchick acknowledged Steve Granillo, Facilities Management, as the person responsible for the inscriptions and pillar maintenance. She thanked everyone involved in making the ceremony possible. MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________ Denny Barney, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: _____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board