Meeting
10/03/2025
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Minutes
The regular meeting of the Naco Sanitary District was called to order at 2:11 PM. Present were Charles Behney, Jesus Guerrero, and Luis Silva and Andrew Foster, Stephen Day was absent.
The minutes from the September 5, 2025, meeting were presented for approval. Charles Behney moved to approve the minutes as written. Luis Silva seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Legal services were discussed. Carl Sammartino, a property attorney with water experience, offered services at $300 per hour without a retainer. For General Municipal Work, a request has been made with Mary Judge Ryan and atttorney with decades of experience in Pima County. Mr. Behney will follow up with Juan Flores, a former city attorney for Douglas, to explore other options for legal counsel. The environmental justice attorney, Mrs. Adriene Hoffmeyr, did not respond, indicating a lack of interest.
The status of grants and loans amidst government furloughs was discussed. Mr. Behney reported on the impact of federal furloughs and shutdowns. The pending $30,000 USDA SEARCH grant is delayed due to the furlough of key personnel (Jeff Hooper and Michael Dean).
WIFA (Water Infrastructure Finance Authority for Arizona) grants and loans were confirmed to be unaffected by the shutdown. The district plans to pursue a preliminary application for loans and grants for monitor wells through WIFA.
Monitor Well Status: Victor Silva reported that Monitor Well #2 is functional for testing at half pressure, and Monitor Well #1 (the pump house well) is fully functional.
Monica Patience reported that the district is financially solvent. Taxes have begun to come in (approximately $3,000–$4,000). The district is utilizing a $20,000 credit line with the county, which will be automatically repaid upon the arrival of property taxes in November.
Action Items discussed were: Mr. Behney to call Nick Altamirano regarding water tests. Mr. Behney next moved to adjourn the meeting. Andrew Foster seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 2:18 PM.