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Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 9:30 AM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Maricopa County, Arizona (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement Districts and/or Board of Deposit) "The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services to its residents so they can enjoy living in healthy and safe communities” Board Members Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2 Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair, District 3 Mark Stewart, District 1 Debbie Lesko, District 4 Steve Gallardo, District 5 County Manager Jen Pokorski Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza Meeting Location Sullivan/Supervisors' Conference Room 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 9:30 AM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Sullivan/Supervisors’ Conference Room 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Thomas Galvin, Chairman, District 2; Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chairman, District 3; Mark Stewart, Supervisor, District 1; Debbie Lesko, Supervisor, District 4; Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5. Also present: Juanita Garza, Clerk; Mia Vargas, Minutes Coordinator (remote); Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Brooke Worcester, Legal Counsel. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to convene in Executive Session to consider the items on the Executive Agenda dated Wednesday, January 08, 2025, for Board of Supervisors and relevant Special Districts pursuant to the statutory authority listed for each item. Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko OPEN SESSION OPEN SESSION RECONVENED After discussion in Executive Session, the Board reconvened in Open Session. The Chairman reconvened the Board in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room. Supervisor Gallardo attended the open session remotely. Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Page 2 of 6 2. MARKET RANGES Pursuant to A.R.S §11-251 (38) and 251 (51), approve the addition, replacement, and/or deletion of Market Ranges to the authorized comprehensive listing of employee compensation Market Ranges previously approved by the Board of Supervisors and approve the addition and/or replacement of bi-weekly stipends for management/professional assignments (MPA) based upon the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) status. See the attached spreadsheet for new and updated Market Ranges. (C-31-25-028-X-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko 3. CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY SHERIFF APPOINTMENT Pursuant to ARS §11-409 and ARS § 11-419(C) approve the appointment and the salary of the Chief Deputy Sheriff effective January 8, 2025, as discussed in Executive Session. (C-31-25-030-X-00) Vice Chairman Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Gentry as the Chief Deputy Sheriff at a salary of $209,636, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko 4. CHIEF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS APPOINTMENT Pursuant to ARS §11-409 and ARS § 11-419(C) approve the appointment and salary of the Chief Deputy Superintendent of Schools effective January 8, 2025, as discussed in Executive Session. (C-31-25-029-X-00) Vice Chairman Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to approve the appointment of Dajana Zlaticanin as the Chief Deputy Superintendent of Schools at a salary of $140,000, seconded by Supervisor Debbie Lesko Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko 5. CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR APPOINTMENT Pursuant to ARS §11-409 and ARS § 11-419(C) approve the appointment and salary of the Chief Deputy Assessor effective January 8, 2025, as discussed in Executive Session. (C-31-25-031-X-00) Vice Chairman Kate Brophy McGee made a motion to table the appointment of the Chief Deputy Assessor, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Page 3 of 6 6. JUDICIAL OFFICER SALARY INCREASES In accordance with A.R.S. 42-17106(B), approve the following adjustments to the FY 2025 budget: 1. Decrease the expenditure appropriation in the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) “Unreserved Contingency” (4711) budget line by $1,099,263. 2. Increase the expenditure appropriation in the Superior Court (D800) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $932,245. 3. Increase the expenditure appropriation in the Justice Courts (D240) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $167,018. These actions will have a County-wide net impact of $0 and they do not alter the budget constraining the expenditure of local revenues duly adopted by the Board pursuant to A.R.S. 42-17105. The State legislature passed HB2897 in the most recent session, which increased the Judges salary to $200,000 over a two-year period. The first increase to $190,000 is effective on 1/1/2025. This also impacts Court Commissioners who earn 90% of a Judges salary and Justices of the Peace who earn 70% of a Judges salary. Maricopa County is responsible for paying 50% of the Judges salary and 100% of the Court Commissioners and Justice of the Peace salaries. (C-18-25-045-X-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Debbie Lesko Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko 7. ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY INCREASES AND OTHER BUDGET AMENDMENTS In accordance with A.R.S. 42-17106(B), approve the following amendments to the FY 2025 budget: 1. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the County Attorney (D190) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 2. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Assessor (D120) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 3. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Recorder (D360) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 4. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Sheriff (D500) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 5. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Superintendent (D370) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Page 4 of 6 6. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Treasurer (D430) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 7. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 1 (D010) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 8. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 2 (D020) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 9. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 3 (D030) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 10. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 4 (D040) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 11. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 5 (D050) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $17,604. 12. Decrease the expenditure appropriation for the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget in the line "Elected Official Salary Increase - Legislation" (4711) by $193,644. The State legislature passed HB2700 in 2021, which increased the salaries for the County Attorney, Assessor, Recorder, Sheriff, Superintendent of Schools, Supervisors and Treasurer by $20,000 annually effective January 1, 2025. Additionally, in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17106(B), approve the following amendments to the FY 2025 budget: 13. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 1 (D010) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $85,293. 14. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 2 (D020) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $85,293. 15. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 3 (D030) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $85,293. 16. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 4 (D040) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $85,293. 17. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 5 (D050) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $85,293. 18. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Clerk of the Board (D060) General Fund (100) BOS Discretionary Charges (BRD0) budget by $2,000. 19. Decrease the expenditure appropriation for the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget in the line "Unreserved Contingency" (4711) by $428,465. Finally, authorize the Office of Budget and Finance to include the following changes to the FY 2026 budget baselines: 20. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 1 (D010) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $160,037. Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Page 5 of 6 21. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 2 (D020) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $160,037. 22. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 3 (D030) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $160,037. 23. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 4 (D040) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $160,037. 24. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Board of Supervisors District 5 (D050) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget by $160,037. 25. Increase the expenditure appropriation for the Clerk of the Board (D060) General Fund (100) BOS Discretionary Charges (BRD0) budget by $3,100. 26. Decrease the expenditure appropriation for the Non Departmental (D470) General Fund (100) Operating (OPER) budget in the line "Unreserved Contingency" (4711) by $803,285. These actions will have a County-wide net impact of $0 and they do not alter the budget constraining the expenditure of local revenues duly adopted by the Board pursuant to A.R.S. 42-17105. (C-18-25-044-X-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko 8. SETTING A HEARING FOR PETITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE PROPOSED WRIGLEY TERRACE-TANGERINE PARK IRRIGATION WATER DELIVERY DISTRICT Pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-3423, set a hearing date to accept the petitions filed for the formation of the proposed Wrigley Terrace-Tangerine Park Irrigation Water Delivery District as they have been determined to be signed by a majority of the owners of acreage within the proposed boundaries of the district. The hearing is set for Monday, January 27, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The Board will order the Clerk of the Board to publish the petitions and the notice of hearing twice in a newspaper, the last not being less than 10 days before the hearing and post five (5) copies of the petitions and notice within the proposed district boundaries in conspicuous places within the proposed district boundaries described as: The North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 2 North, Range 3 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona: Excepting therefrom the West 270 Feet of the North 251 Feet thereof; and Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Page 6 of 6 Except the South 300.59 Feet of the West 165 Feet thereof. (Supervisorial District 3) (C-06-25-235-X-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, seconded by Supervisor Mark Stewart Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Steve Gallardo, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board