Agenda


PURSUANT TO A.R.S. § 38-431.01, THE GILA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD AN OPEN MEETING IN THE SUPERVISORS’ HEARING ROOM, 1400 EAST ASH STREET, GLOBE, ARIZONA. ONE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL OR BY INTERACTIVE TELEVISION VIDEO (ITV). ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING VIA ITV WHICH IS HELD AT 610 E. HIGHWAY 260, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CONFERENCE ROOM, PAYSON, ARIZONA. THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS:
EMERGENCY MEETING - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 - 2:00 P.M.


1.		CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.		REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

	A.	Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 19-02-01 issuing a Declaration of Emergency in Gila County due to recent snow storms that occurred in Gila County beginning on February 20, 2019. (Michael O'Driscoll)	Adopted

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THE BOARD MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY ON ANY MATTER LISTED ON THE AGENDA PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).

THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.


ARF-5331		2. A.
Emergency Meeting
Meeting Date:	02/20/2019
Submitted For:	Michael O'Driscoll, Director
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board Consultant
Department:	Health & Emergency Management

Information
Request/Subject
Resolution No. 19-02-01 Declaration of Emergency- February 2019 Snow Storms
Background Information
Snow storms began in Gila County on February 20, 2019, which have created an emergency situation where many citizens have been stranded in their homes denying them access to food and medical assistance. The snow storms are endangering citizens' lives and well-being, and they have the potential to damage homes and property.
Evaluation
A.R.S. §26-311 outlines the requirements for the Board of Supervisors to declare an emergency.
Conclusion
Resolution No. 19-02-01 will prepare Gila County for recovery efforts from the recent snow storms and provide the legal avenue to request additional resources if needed.
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department Director that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution No. 19-02-01.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 19-02-01 issuing a Declaration of Emergency in Gila County due to recent snow storms that occurred in Gila County beginning on February 20, 2019. (Michael O'Driscoll)

Attachments
Resolution No. 19-02-01
Letter to BOS from Michael O'Driscoll 2-20-19