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