MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MOHAVE COUNTY, KINGMAN, ARIZONA SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 The Board of Supervisors of Mohave County met in Special Session this 22nd day of January, 2001, at 9:30 AM. In attendance were Pete Byers, Chairman; Tom Sockwell and Buster D. Johnson, Members. The following Mohave County Elected Officials and Department Heads were also in attendance and addressed specific items as noted: William J. Ekstrom, Mohave County Attorney; Richard A. Skalicky, P.E., Interim Mohave County Manager; Deborah Herbert, Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney; Duc Ma, Chief Finance Officer; Beverly Payne, Mohave County Assessor; Ron Nicholson, Chief Deputy Assessor; and Barbara Bracken, Deputy Clerk of the Board. Chairman Byers called the meeting to Order. The invocation was given by Pastor Bergeson, of the Grace Lutheran Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to call for an Executive Session to be held February 5, 2001, at 9:00 AM for discussion and consultation with legal counsel in accordance with A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A) (3) & (4) to discuss items noticed on the agenda with an asterisk. ITEM 2: The Board advised they had no Committee Reports and/or Legislative Reports. ITEM 3: Interim Manager Skalicky advised that he had nothing to report. ITEM 4: Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, seconded by Supervisors Johnson, and unanimously carried to continue the approval of Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2000, to the next meeting. Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to approve the CONSENT AGENDA, minus Item 9, as follows: 5. Set for Public Hearing on February 20, 2001, a proposed Ordinance adopting Subdivision and Minor Land Division Regulations for and within the unincorporated areas of Mohave County to be known as the Mohave County Land Division Regulations, and providing for Amendments thereto; and repealing Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 1107, known as the Subdivision and Road Maintenance Regulations, adopted May 17, 1976, as amended. 6. Adoption of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2001-44 Authorizing the posting of regulatory SPEED LIMIT 45 signs on White Hills Road from approximately MP 6.9 to approximately MP 8.7. Remove posted regulatory stop signs from White Hills Road at Silver Eagle Drive and install regulatory stop signs stopping Silver Eagle Drive at White Hills Road. 7. Accept Grant of Easement as a condition for a Zoning Use Permit, described as 84 feet in width, lying 42 feet on each side of the existing centerline of Borianna Mine Road, across the East , SE , NE of Section 8, T17N, R16W of the G&SRM, Mohave County. 8. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SITTING AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MOHAVE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: Approve Real Estate Purchase Contract and Escrow Instructions, and the Warranty Deed and Dedication for property located at 4120 N. Irving Street, known as Lot 40, Block DD, Lake Mohave Country Club Estates, located within the Mohave Wash Channel alignment from Gordon Avenue to North Benton in the North Kingman (Butler) Area. 10. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit for the Western Pyrotechnic Association, at SARA Park, February 15 through February 18, 2001. 11. Approval of Agreement for Temporary Use of SARA Park, between Mohave County and the Lake Havasu City Chili Society, Inc., for annual chili cook-off on February 18, 2001. 12. Approval of Agreement for Temporary Use of Davis Camp, between Mohave County and Randy Gray, DBA: Blue Grass Productions, for a Blue Grass Festival on the South Beach of Davis Camp on February 1-5, 2001. 13. Award of Bid 00-B-21 Annual Janitorial Supplies, in the estimated amount of $42,898.25, plus applicable sales tax, to L& M Food Service, Inc., Bullhead City, for the contract period January 22, 2001, through January 21, 2002, for Mohave County Departments. 14. Approval of Arizona Attorney General Sexual Assault Grant No. AS000294-005- for Sarahs House, for the purchase of medical equipment and supplies to conduct sexual assault and child molest exams by certified SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners). 15. Acknowledge Award Letters and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Annual Contributions Contracts with the U.S. Housing and Urban Development upon receipt for the additional grant funds; approval of the budget amendment increasing the revenues and expenditures of Fund #878-05-0856; and approval of an additional (1) Full Time Employee (Housing Specialist grant-funded position) to be based in the Lake Havasu Community Development Center. 16. Approve the appointment of the following as Mohave County Democrat Precinct Committeemen: Wanda Church, Golden Valley (10); Morgan Brady and Helen Eaton, Hilltop (14); Carl Hielscher, North Kingman (16); Robert Yates, Holiday Shores (30); Joe Tenney, Industrial (33); Frank Hawk, Bermuda City (55); Duane Nelson, Camelback (62); Bernice Cook, Parkway (65), as requested by Democrats 2002 Committee. 17. Approval of the Department of Administration Detention Grant Program budget and Funding Agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) of the Arizona Supreme Court in the amount of $2,270.75, as requested by Rod Marquardt, Chief Probation Officer. 18. Approval of Amendment of JAIBG grant from AOC reflecting an increase of $4,003 to $6,809, as requested by Rod Marquardt, Chief Probation Officer. 19. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between Mohave County and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe for Juvenile Detention Services, as requested by Rod Marquardt, Chief Probation Officer. 20. Approval of the Agreement for Indigent Defense Services between Eric Engan and Mohave County to handle Public Defender Conflict Cases, and to authorize the County Manager to sign the Agreement. (ITEM CONTINUED TO 02-05-2001 BOS MEETING) 21. Accept the resignation of Thomas Meehan to the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission for Supervisorial District 3. 22. Approval of Special Event Liquor License for Community Action Against Rape, to be held at 4081 Arcadia Lane, Ft. Mohave, Arizona, on February 17, 2001. 23. Approval of Special Event Liquor License for the Golden Shores Fire Department, to be held at 12950 Oatman Highway 66, Topock, Arizona, on March 10, 2001. 24. Approval of Special Event Liquor License for the Lake Havasu City Chili Society, Inc., to be held at SARA Park, Mohave County, Arizona, on February 18, 2001. 25. Approval of Special Event Liquor License for Golden Valley American Legion Post 22, to be held at 3435 Verde Road, Golden Valley, Arizona, on March 17, 2001. 26. Approval of Extension of Premises/Patio Permit for F.O.E. 3744, 4536 Patsy Drive, Kingman, Arizona, on May 19, 2001. 27. Authorize the payment of expenditures for Board of Supervisors. ITEM 9: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to adopt Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2001-45 - Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Property Use between Mohave County and Lake Havasu City, for the use of Mohave County Raceway on February 15-18, 2001, by the Western Pyrotechnic Association, with the changes as made by Attorney Ekstrom for the cleanup of SARA Park. ITEM 28: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to approve liability insurance limits of not less than $7 million per occurrence and $7 million aggregate when a fireworks display is conducted on County owned, or controlled property, in or within 35 miles of the incorporated cities of Kingman, Lake Havasu City, or Bullhead City; or when the display is on County owned, or controlled property and is expected to draw 150 or more spectators. When the display is conducted anywhere else within the County, on County owned, or controlled property, the limits would be not less than $2 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate. ITEMS 29 & 30: Chairman Byers advised that he was instructed by the Board to meet with Griffith representatives regarding the I-40 Industrial Corridor Water System Policy, and water usage rates. Chairman Byers stated that he would like the items continued so that he could meet with other Griffith representatives. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell to continue to the February 20, 2001, Meeting, Item 29: Adoption of I-40 Industrial Corridor Water System Policy and Procedure Memorandum No. 2000-01; and Item 30: Setting the I-40 Industrial Corridor Water System water usage rates for the Griffith Energy Power Plant, and other System customers. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson for discussion. Brief discussion ensued regarding collecting water usage fees from Griffith. Motion was unanimously carried. ITEM 31: Assessor Payne addressed the Board regarding her request for additional funds. Assessor Payne advised that as she was preparing this issue for the Board, she received a memo from Finance reminding budget authorities that they are committed to live within their budgets or Finance will stop processing discretionary claims. Assessor Payne advised that she is operating in the black at this time; however, by the end of the year, she will be in the red even though she has made many cutbacks, and postponed upgrades and compensation (against her wishes). Assessor Payne stated that she chose the vehicles to highlight her budget problems because of the safety and liability issues, as well as budget cost. Interim Manager Skalicky advised that the last Board directed County staff, elected officials and department heads, that if they were going to be in trouble with their budget, to notify the Board. Interim Manager Skalicky advised that he has received similar concerns from other departments, and would suggest looking at all of them together and making some decisions, as it may be necessary to dip into the Contingency Fund. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell to continue the item regarding the request for $17,000 additional funds, to be placed into the Assessors office Motor Pool account, until after the Workshop Meetings with elected officials and department heads. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson for discussion. Supervisor Johnson stated that the County just went through the budget process, and the budgets were cut, and he directed the County Manager to remember that when dipping into Contingency Funds. Supervisor Johnson stated that the County obviously did not do a good job of balancing the budget. Assessor Payne stated that, in her opinion, the budget cuts were unrealistic in many areas. Interim Manager Skalicky advised of the need to look at what the departments are asking for and either use Contingency Funds or cut budgets somewhere else. Motion was carried unanimously. ITEM 32: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to authorize the payment of December invoices, billing statements, and claims for Superior Court mandated services of Juror Compensations, Legal Services, and Court Costs/Investigations in the amount of $58,300.67. ITEM 33: The meeting continued with calling a Special Board of Supervisors Workshop Meetings for March 1st and 2nd, starting at 9:00 AM, in Lake Havasu City, for the purpose of Strategic Planning with all Elected Officials and Department Heads. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell to schedule the Workshop Meetings at an earlier date, if a moderator is available. Interim Manager Skalicky stated that even if a moderator is not available, due to the urgency, the meeting should be scheduled for next month with the elected officials and department heads regarding budgets, where we are, and where we are going. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson. Discussion ensued regarding the date and location. Supervisor Johnson suggested it would be helpful for the Board to meet with Finance, Interim County Manager, and County Attorney, prior to the Workshop Meetings. Chairman Byers commented that he had nothing against going to Lake Havasu City; however, if every department head travels to Lake Havasu City, it would be expensive, and asked the other Board members if they would be agreeable to meet in Kingman. It was the consensus of the Board that Interim Manager Skalicky set up the Workshops, when and where available, with the first day to include the Board, Finance, County Manager and the County Attorney; and the second day to include elected officials and department heads. Motion was unanimously carried. Item 34: Michael Centofanti, Justice of the Peace Lake Havasu City Precinct, addressed the Board requesting that the Board meet one of the technical requirements of the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between Lake Havasu City and Mohave County, regarding the Consolidated Administration and Operation of Lower Courts, which is a notice provision of six months to end the agreement. Judge Centofanti stated that he has operated the court for 24 months, and, in his opinion, it should be a separate operation. Supervisor Johnson stated that the County pays over $70,000 for a Lower Court Administrator, and the City of Bullhead has hired their own Lower Court Administrator because the one the County has is not doing his job. In response to Supervisor Johnson, Judge Centofanti advised that he gets advice from the Lower Court Administrator all the time; however, the Administrator works directly for Judge Imus, the Presiding Judge. Clyde Andress, Lake Havasu City Magistrate, advised that he and Judge Bartlett, Superior Court Judge, are opposed to the split. In his opinion, the consolidated courts are working well. Judge Andress stated that some of the personality problems could be worked out. Judge Centofanti stated that the justice of the peace courts are constitutionally created county courts, and he is the elected official, and he answers to the Board. Judge Centofanti stated that his proposal would be a savings of over $2,000 a month to the County, and the County would not be wasting $1,000,000 on the building, as the facilities would still be utilized. Supervisor Johnson stated that the consolidated court was created with the blessing of the Arizona Office of the Courts as a model for the State. In response to Supervisor Johnson, Judge Centofanti replied that, in his opinion, disbanding the Court would not be stepping backwards, as it is the only Court of its kind in the State. The courts are not merged, it is only a matter of sharing staff and facilities, and the Justice Court pays Lake Havasu City for their employees to do work for them. Supervisor Johnson stated that the County would lose revenue if Lake Havasu City did not operate their Court in the facility. Judge Centofanti stated that he did not want to physically separate the Courts, he only wants his own staff and his own operation. Officer Ma advised that if the existing Court is divided in half (half Justice Court and half City Court), the Countys loss in revenue would be $17,328. Supervisor Johnson stated, in his opinion, that Lake Havasu City will probably build their own Court facility if the Courts are divided. Judge Andress agreed with Supervisor Johnson and stated that the City of Lake Havasu City would probably move (along with their equipment, staff, etc.), and reduce their rent, as they are paying the County $34,000 a year. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, and unanimously carried to DENY Justice of the Peace Michael C. Centofantis request to send written notice to Lake Havasu City that the County is terminating the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between Lake Havasu City and Mohave County regarding the Consolidated Administration and Operation of Lower Courts. ITEM 35: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to authorize the Interim County Manager to negotiate a new lease with Lake Havasu City for the Citys use of the Countys 2001 College Drive Court facility for a Consolidated Magistrate/Justice Court, with lease to be brought back for Board approval. ITEM 36: Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, and unanimously carried to appoint Buster Johnson to the Western Arizona Council of Government Executive Board. ITEM 37: Sharon Schmitz, Project Manager HDR Architecture, Inc., addressed the Board regarding the site analysis of the Kingman downtown area. In response to Supervisor Johnson, Ms. Schmitz advised that she did not say Mohave County has a hard time making decisions, as quoted in a newspaper. The following is a synopsis of Ms. Schmitz presentation. HDR was asked to look at a site, consisting of 24 acres, in downtown Kingman. Of the 24 acres, only 16.5 are available for development, and because of the size, causes the County, in order to meet the parking needs, to build parking structures if the site is kept within the existing study area. The ideal size of the site, when the study was started, was considered to be 40 acres. HDR looked at an alternative of buying two more blocks between First and Second Street, from Pine to Oak, which would provide the 690 spaces of service parking, and would eliminate the need for the parking structures for Phase I construction. Phase II may require the need for more land, or the parking structures. Parking structures and land acquisition make this site more costly than the Golden Valley site. The positive aspect is, during the Phase I construction, the new facility will remain close to the existing facilities, that may remain in use for a number of years, allowing the County to achieve one of the Facilities Master Plan goals earlier, that all of the Countys functions remain in one close area. Ms. Schmitz stated that the downtown scheme is different from the Golden Valley scheme in that the Sheriffs Department has been pulled out and away from the Law & Justice Building and Government Center, as there has been discussion that the Sheriff is in dire need of his building being replaced as soon as possible. She also stated there was discussion of possibly moving the Sheriff to a separate site, the Armory site, and how much future development land would still remain. Chairman Byers stated that there has been a lot of input from every direction, and from every entity in the County, as to where the facilities should be located. Ms. Schmitz concluded by stating that she hoped a consensus could be reached, within the County, of what will be the best choice for the County. Supervisor Sockwell stated that he was reluctant, at this time, to make a decision on where the complex should go, and would feel more comfortable waiting two to four weeks to receive input from the citizens. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, and seconded by Supervisor Johnson, to continue the item to February 20, 2001, for discussion of the second site analysis by HDR Architecture, Inc., of the Kingman downtown area, as possible site for the new County Complex. In response to Supervisor Sockwell, Ms. Schmitz stated that road construction upgrades were included in the Golden Valley site analysis. Motion was unanimously carried. ITEM 38: The meeting continued with the item regarding the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) not accepting Mohave Countys surrender of its SARA Park Lease No. A 7567. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, seconded by Chairman Byers, and unanimously carried to authorize Supervisor Johnson to negotiate with Lake Havasu City regarding SARA Park usage. ITEM 39: Motion was made by Chairman Byers to NOT start the process for hiring a new County Manager and to work towards giving Richard Skalicky, Interim County Manager, the job. Motion died for lack of a second. Supervisor Sockwell stated that, although he had nothing bad to say about Interim Manager Skalicky, he had talked with him a couple of times regarding the position, and Interim Manager Skalicky had vacillated regarding the position. Supervisor Sockwell stated that the County should solicit people to apply for this job now, so it does not have to be redone, as Interim Manager Skalicky only has 14 months before he can retire. Supervisor Johnson stated that he has been a strong supporter of Interim Manager Skalicky; however, due to the time frame, notice should be put out that the County is accepting applications, and hopefully Interim Manager Skalicky will apply for the job. Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, and seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, to start the process for hiring a new County Manager. The following votes were recorded: Supervisor Sockwell Yes, Supervisor Johnson Yes, and Chairman Byers No. Motion carried by majority. ITEM 41: Chairman Byers stated that the County has procrastinated long enough, and it is time to get started on the Sheriffs Office whether it is built on the Armory site, or elsewhere. Robert Holsinger, Golden Valley resident, addressed the Board in favor of building the Sheriff a facility on the Armory site as soon as possible. Les Byram, Mayor of Kingman, urged the Board to consider the Armory site as it has adequate room for the Sheriffs facility, the Justice facility, a helicopter pad and a future jail, and would clear room from the proposed master block for the other facilities close to the Courthouse. Darryl Nelson, Kingman resident, stated that, in his opinion, the present conditions, that the Sheriffs Office personnel are forced to work in, are appalling and the building should be evacuated immediately for safety sake. Mr. Nelson urged the Board to approve the Sheriffs facility. Walter McCarty, Kingman resident, stated that, in his opinion, the Sheriff has proven, on numerous occasions, that he has an overwhelming backing of the people, and he needs a new facility. Mr. McCarty strongly urged the Board to approve the request. Tom Sheahan, Mohave County Sheriff, addressed the Board stating that the Kingman Daily Miner reported the Sheriffs Building is a disgrace. Sheriff Sheahan stated, in his opinion, the Armory site is probably the best location for the Sheriffs office, and the site has room for expansion, for a future jail. Sheriff Sheahan advised that it is more important for the Sheriffs Office to be closer to the jail than to the courts. The Sheriff continued with the health and safety hazards of his present building, and stated that the City of Kingman has been very gracious to Mohave County by not condemning the building. Sheriff Sheahan stated that the County needs to do something immediately. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, and seconded by Chairman Byers, to authorize HDR Architecture to proceed with plans and specifications for a new Sheriffs Office/Morgue to be located at the Armory site. Supervisor Johnson stated that, in his opinion, the Board just made a decision to look at the location for the County building. Supervisor Johnson advised that he is supportive of law enforcement, and it should be the Boards first and immediate goal to build a Sheriffs facility; however, the prior Board made the decision to go ahead with the cents sales tax to fund new buildings, and the idea of that was a campus style facility. Supervisor Johnson stated that if the Board goes with the campus style facility, at the Golden Valley site, then the Sheriffs facility could be started first, with the same time line as the Armory site. Supervisor Johnson stated that, in his opinion, the Armory site (approximately 40 acres) is probably the most valuable piece of property that the County owns, and one of the few sites left on the Highway 93 and I-40 Corridor that can be developed. Supervisor Johnson stated that the City works on sales tax base, and if the County takes something that could be developed into a sales tax generator and puts it into the Sheriffs facility, that is not helping the City. Supervisor Johnson questioned the future of the Armory site, as it is located at a major intersection and not compatible with traffic at this time. The following votes were recorded on the motion: Supervisor Sockwell Yes, Supervisor Johnson No, and Chairman Byers Yes. Motion carried by majority. ITEM 42: Motion was made by Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Sockwell, and unanimously carried to approve the Contract for Architectural Services for the Mohave County Senior Center at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, between Clark & Associates, Architects, Inc., with the Contract and related Contract Documents to be signed by the Board Chairman and Clerk, where noted. Chairman Byers called for a recess at 10:25 A.M. In response to Interim Manager Skalickys request for clarification of Item 39, Supervisor Sockwell stated that the County Manager hiring process should be handled by County staff and contained in Arizona, if possible. The meeting resumed at 11:00 A.M. with the Time Set Item. ITEM 40: Sheriff Sheahan thanked the Board of Supervisors for approving the Sheriffs building and said that he would like to make sure he has the deputies and employees to occupy that building now. The following is a synopsis of Sheriff Sheahans proposal. The proposal ( cent sales tax) for law enforcement funding would not only benefit Mohave County Sheriffs office employees, the citizens of Mohave County, but also Mohave County employees as a whole. Mohave County has become a training ground for other law enforcement agencies. The cent tax proposal would generate $3.2 million per year, of that $1.7 million would go to Sheriff Office for increased pay rates, allowing the Sheriffs Office to be competitive with surrounding communities. Part of the proposal includes buying the necessary equipment and replacing the vehicle fleet on a graduated scale. This would leave $1.5 million for the County General Fund to replace the money that was lost from the Override (property tax) which funded the Sheriffs Office. The County has been supplementing the Sheriffs Office with general fund money since the Override ended in 1997. The Sheriffs Office pay raises would come out of the $1.7 million, also the Sheriffs Office would not be asking for the County General Fund to provide vehicles out of the Motor Pool; with this and the $1.5 million, the County would have a net gain of $2 million per year. The Sheriff continued by stating that the County can no longer afford to be a training ground. The Sheriffs Office will be putting into effect, shortly, a proposal which will require the Sheriffs Office employees to reimburse the County for training, if they leave in under two years. The Sheriffs Office, in order to provide quality service to the citizens of Mohave County, must keep a staffing level with good new officers, while maintaining good veteran officers. Deputy Sheriffs are the ambassadors of Mohave County Government, not only to the citizens, but to the visitors. In response to Supervisor Johnson, Sheriff Sheahan clarified that the Sheriffs Override allowed the Sheriffs Office to progress by enabling them to give 20% pay raises and to hire 20 deputies; the Board of Supervisors, during that time, had ample opportunity to prepare for the Override to end so the General Fund would not be impacted, but failed to do so. Discussion ensued regarding the Sheriffs staffing issues. In response to Supervisor Sockwell, Chief Finance Officer Ma explained that the Sheriffs proposal addresses critical issues that the whole County is facing, and the $3.2 million is a needed revenue as the existing expenditures exceed the current revenue. Officer Mas forecast for the next Fiscal Year is a shortage of $1.5 million, with the current budget. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell to delay any decision on the Sheriffs proposal until after the Workshop Meetings. In response to Supervisor Sockwell, Sheriff Sheahan stated that he did not expect the Board to make a decision today, as it is a tough decision; however, the County needs to do what is best for the citizens, and urged the Board not to delay too long. Walter McCarty, Kingman resident, stated, in his opinion, the Sheriffs proposal greatly affects the morale of the people who work for him, and he strongly urged the Board to give it favorable consideration. Darryl Nelson, Kingman resident, urged the Board to vote today to approve the cent sales tax. Ron Nicholson, Chief Deputy Assessor, stated, in his opinion, that all the other elected officials in the County would support the Board in this matter, because they realize the County is in severe financial crisis. Mr. Nicholson stated that the Assessors Office considers the sales tax a balanced approach, but should it not address all the needs of the county, the Board has the option of a property tax increase (the Constitution of Arizona allows for 2% increase a year on property tax levy limit). Robert Holsinger, Golden Valley resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the sales tax proposal as, in his opinion, it hits the lowest incomes the very hardest, i.e., senior citizens (tax on prescription drugs), and young families. Mr. Holsinger suggested the Sheriff make the trainees sign a four year employment contract. Mr. Holsinger stated that, in his opinion, another avenue would be a deed transfer tax of 1% applied to real property. Chairman Byers stated that the County is in trouble financially, a solution is needed, and someone is going to have to pay. Chairman Byers stated that this Board did not spend the money and he does not cherish the thought of taking the heat for increasing taxes, but something needs to be done. Supervisor Johnson stated that the Sheriffs proposal is good, and this Board is going to be charged with a major decision that must be done in the next few months and will probably involve the issuance of a sales tax, increase of property tax, and the reorganization of all County departments. Supervisor Johnson commended the Sheriff for coming forward with the cent sales tax proposal. Chairman Byers agreed and stated that the Board needs to get started. Motion was made by Supervisor Sockwell, seconded by Supervisor Johnson, and unanimously carried to delay any decision on the Sheriffs Proposal until after the Workshop Sessions. The meeting adjourned, at 11:35 A.M., this 22nd day of January, 2001. 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