March, 2026 - Naco Sanitary District

Naco Sanitary Districe Minutes – March 3, 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by admin

Meeting
3/06/2026
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #13
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

Unapproved Minutes

The regular meeting of the Naco Sanitary District was called to order at 5:01 PM on March 6th. Present were Charles Behney, Jesus Guerrero, Luis Silva, and Stephen Dey. NSD attorney Dennis Fitzgibbons attended online.

Under Old Business, the minutes from the January 6th 2025, meeting were reviewed. There were no corrections nor additions. A motion was made by Mr. Dey and seconded by Mr. Behney. The motion passed unanimously.

Next, Mr. Behney discussed the draft of NSD Bylaws. A work session will be held to discuss and make additions to the draft. Mr. Fitzgibbons suggested a change regarding board compensation to allow for additional compensation if a member performs services.

Next, Mr. Behney briefly discussed the old billing system and addressed past due accounts. A future meeting will be held to determine how to end the past due accounts.

Under New Business, Mr. Behney reported that the Preliminary Planning Grant application was submitted to USDA. The NSD is waiting for a response regarding two $30,000 grants to fund the Preliminary Engineering Review with Kimley-Horn.

Next, Mr. Behney mentioned an interview with the Eisenhower Institute from Gettysburg College regarding public policy is scheduled for Monday. They will also conduct a tour of the plants. Mr. Dey statted that he would be participating.

Next on the agenda. Mr Behney reported the water levels in Monitor Wells 2 and 3 have dropped, necessitating bids for well drilling contractors. The bid notice for well contractors was published in the Bisbee Observer, and Tanner Well Services is currently preparing a quote for the two wells. Mr. Dey said that NSD may have extra funds available for these wells. Mr. Behney replied that NSD qualifies for funds from both the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) and the Water Infrastructure Financing Authority for possible loans.

Next, Andrew Foster has submitted a letter of resignation. The board needs to fill the resulting vacancy. Mr. Behney stated that a notice of the vacancy has been on the NSD website since early January. Mr. Victor Silva submitted the only letter of interest for the vacancy. The letter is dated 1/28/2026. Mr. Behney read the letter for the record. A motion was made by Mr. Dey, which was seconded by Mr. Behney. The board passed his unanimously to accept Mr. Victor Silva to the NSD Board of Directors.

Next, Mr. Behney motioned to accept nominations for the vacan position ofVice President. Mr. Behney nominated Mr. Stephen Dey. The nomination was seconded by Luis Silva and passed unanimously, making Mr. Dey the new Vice President of NSD.

The meeting adjourned at 5:16 PM.

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Charles Behney, NSD Chair

Courtesy Notice of Possible Quorum for March 25, 2026 at 1326 W. Highway 92, Suite 13

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by admin

Courtesy Notice of Possible Quorum for March 25, 2026 at 1326 W. Highway 92, Suite 13

This Courtesy Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the members of the Naco Sanitary District may be attending a work session at the NSD office on March 25th at 11:00 AM and a tour of the NSD WWTP at 2030 Willson Road, Naco Arizona 85620. This event is a work session. The NSD Board will not be discussing nor taking action regarding any business of the Board.

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Chair

POSTED ON: 3/23/2026 2:00 PM

POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco; NSD website

Naco Sanitary District Meeting 3-06-2026

Posted on March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by admin

Special Meeting Notice
and Agenda
3/06/2026
5:00 PM
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #13
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

The Naco Sanitary District will hold a meeting at the NSD office, 1326 W. Highway 92, Suite 13 at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

AGENDA

ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION. THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING.

10:00 AM

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Old Business

Discussion and possible approval of the NSD Minutes for 1/02/2026.

Discussion of the status regarding USDA, NADBank and WIFA grants and loans. The USDA Preliminary Planning Grant has been submitted to USDA for their review and approval.

Discussion of monitor wells and their status. The Bisbee Observer has published a bid notice for well contractors. The NSD has an operating manual available online and at the office with the EPA and ADEQ guidelines for monitor wells. Bid acceptance will close on March 7, 2026.

Discussion of Bylaws draft.

Discussion of current status of old billing and past due accounts.

New Business

Mr. Andrew Foster submitted a letter of resignation. Discussion and acceptance of this vacancy will be an agenda item.

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has a two week requirement for public notice of this vacancy. NSD has a public notice of the vacancy on the website since 1/13/206. Letters of interest will be read and discussed, with possible approval for this vacancy.

The board will accept nominations for Vice President, due to the board vacancy.

The board will vote for the Vice President position after nominations.

Public Comments

Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. State statutes prevent Board members from responding directly to public comments or questions. The board may, at it’s own discretion, place the topic on a future meeting agenda for discussion.

Adjourn Meeting

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/kbo-htuw-ijx Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 513-486-2641 and enter this PIN: 510 485 358#, To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/kbo-htuw-ijx?hs=5

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Charles Behney, NSD Chair

Posted at the Naco Fire Station and the Naco Post Office At 7:00 PM on 3/04/2026
Posted online on 9:30 AM 3/04/2026