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Naco Sanitary District Meeting and Agenda – December 5, 2025

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Meeting Notice
and
Agenda

10:00 AM December 5, 2025

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 10:00 AM on Friday December 5, 2025.

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 11/07/2025.

Discussion of legal services. Dennis Fitzgibbons of Fitzgibbons Law will meet NSD at our office next week.

Discussion of the status regarding USDA, NADBank and WIFA grants and loans. Impact of federal government furloughs and shutdown. Sierra Kubicki of RCAC is assisting NSD with our SEARCH grant and our next USDA grant: a Preliminary Planning Grant

NSD will need to drill two new Monitor Wells. MW#2 andd MW#3 have to be drilled deeper, since the aquifer is now is at 120 feet, while the well bottom is 125 feet. NSD continues to provide ADEQ accelerated testing for nitrates at Monitor Well #1.

New Business

Discussion and possible approval of an IT Administrator for NSD. This will include an administrator for SAM.gov, USDA, WIFA, grants.gov. , the NSD website and Google workspace. The IT administrator will also provide minutes from the meetings as necessary.

Discussion of NSD letter to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors.

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 12/2/2025
Posted online on 2:30 PM 11/06/2025

Job Opening for IT Administrator

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Job Opening: IT Administrator
Naco Sanitary District

Position Summary
The Naco Sanitary District is seeking a skilled and proactive IT Administrator to manage and maintain our technology infrastructure. This is a hands-on role critical to the daily operations and long-term success of the District. The ideal candidate will be a versatile problem-solver who can manage everything from network security and maintenance to providing end-user support and documenting IT processes.

A key component of this role involves providing technical support for District meetings, including managing video conferencing systems and producing clear, accurate minutes.

Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure & Support:

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot the District’s network, servers, workstations, and software applications. Knowledge of WordPress and Google Workspace support.

Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. This includes backups and archives.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights in accordance with district policies.

Provide technical support and training to staff on hardware, software, and best practices.

Manage hardware and software inventory, and assist with IT budgeting and procurement.

Meeting & Collaboration Support:

Set up, configure, and provide live technical support for video conferences using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and others.

Ensure meeting technology (cameras, microphones, displays) is fully operational and troubleshoot any issues in real-time.

Attend key District meetings, operate conferencing systems, and accurately capture discussions, action items, and decisions in formal meeting minutes.

Distribute finalized minutes and archive recordings and documents as required.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a system administration or similar IT support role.

Proven experience with Microsoft administration.

Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and VPNs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and professional business documents, with a keen attention to detail.

Experience supporting and troubleshooting video conferencing solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator).

Previous experience in a public sector or utility environment.

Formal training or proven experience in minute-taking for official meetings.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter to nacosanitaryoffice@nacosanitarydistrict.org with the subject line “IT Administrator Application.”

In your cover letter, please briefly describe your experience with supporting video conferences and your approach to writing accurate meeting minutes.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

The Naco Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Naco Sanitary District Meeting and Agenda November 7, 2025

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Meeting Notice
and
Agenda

10:00 AM November 7, 2025

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 10:00 AM on Friday November 7, 2025.

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 10/03/2025.

Discussion of legal services.

Discussion of the status regarding USDA, NADBank and WIFA grants and loans. Impact of federal government furloughs and shutdown. 

Monitor Wells and ADEQ accelerated testing for nitrates at Monitor Well #1.

New Business

Introduction of new Office Manager Ralph Garren, who has purchased the business of Monika Patience. Ms. Patience will continue to assist NSD. Discussion and possible approval to add Mr. Garren to the signature card for both the bank, Cochise County Treasurer and the Clerk of the Board.

Discussion of work sessions to update the NSD Bylaws, which are outdated and no longer having monthly billing.

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 9:00 AM on 11/6/2025
Posted online on 8:30 AM 11/06/2025

Naco Sanitary District Meeting and Agenda October 3, 2025

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Meeting Notice
and
Agenda

2:00PM October 3, 2025

NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

The Naco Sanitary District will hold a meeting at the NSD office, 1326 W. Highway 92, Suite 12 at 10:00 AM on Friday October 3, 2025.

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

2:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Old Business

Discussion and possible approval of the NSD Minutes for 9/5/2025.

Discussion of legal services.

Discussion of the status regarding USDA, NADBank and WIFA grants and loans. Impact of federal government furloughs and shutdown.

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 10/1/2025
Posted online on 8:30 PM 10/12025

Naco Sanitary District Meeting September 5, 2025

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Meeting Notice
and
Agenda

10:00 AM September 5, 2025

NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603
The Naco Sanitary District will hold a meeting at the NSD office, 1326 W. Highway 92, Suite 12 at 10:00 AM on Friday September 5, 2025.

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 6/13/2025.

Discussion and possible approval for NSD Minutes of the Work Session for 8/1/2025.

New Business

Announcement of the NSD Site Manager vacancy, and discussion.

Discussion of letter to Adriene Hofmeyr, attorney at law for legal services.

Discussion of the NSD Executive Summary for the Naco Community Wetlands Mitigation Plan 2018-2025.

Discussion of the quote from Kimley Horn for the Preliminary Engineering Review. Includes the USDA SEARCH Grant.

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 9:00 AM on 9/4/2025
Posted online on 8:30 AM 9/4/2025

Work Session Minutes for August 1, 2025

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Work Session Minutes
9:30 AM
August 1, 2025

NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

Minutes

The work session was called to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Call had Luis Silva, Jesus Guerrero, Andew Foster and Charles Behney present. Stephen Dey was excused. Site Manager Chris Willhoite was present. There was no one from the public.

Mr. Francisco Morales of the North American Development Bank (NADB) called and was enroute to the NSD Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The board met at the NSD WWTP with Mr. Morales. The site was in working order and compliant. The board walked and inspected the four lagoons, including the Bisbee effluent that is batch flowing in Green Bush (Greenbush) Draw.

Mr. Morales expressed interest in the NSD Resolution of 5/19/23 that agreed to regional cooperation for the use of NSD property for aquifer protection including emergency connections to Naco, Sonora, remediating Green Bush Draw effluent, and providing resources for abating the sulfate plume that has contaminated Naco wells. Mr. Morales suggested NSD write an Executive Summary for the Naco Community Wetlands Mitigation Plan that will inform and update the stakeholders.

NSD Chair Charles Behney stated that a Preliminary Engineering Review (PER) was progressing with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) advisors and the USDA for a grant to start the PER. Mr. Morales said that he would be returning to the area approximately every six weeks.

The board then returned to the office where Mr. Morales met Ms. Patience and Nikki Ross. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30AM. No actions were taken by the board, as this was a work session.

 

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Charles Behney, NSD Chair

Naco Sanitary District Public Budget Hearing and Special Meeting Minutes – 6/13/2025

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Public Budget Hearing 6/13/2025
10:00 AM

Special Meeting
11:00 AM
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

Minutes

The Public Budget Hearing was called to order at 10:30 AM. Roll Call had Luis Silva, Jesus Guerrero, Andew Foster and Charles Behney present. Stephen Dey was present by conference call. There was no one from the public present, so the meeting was adjourned at !1:00 AM.

The Special Meeting of the NSD was called to order at 11:00 AM. Roll Call had Luis Silva, Jesus Guerrero, Andew Foster and Charles Behney present. Stephen Dey was present by conference call. The unapproved minutes for May 2, 2025 were discussed. Mr. Guerrero noted a spelling error that was corrected for the record. There were no more additions nor corrections, so Mr. Dey made a motion for approval of the minutes that was seconded by Mr. Behney. The minutes for May 2, 2025 passed unanimously.

Next, Mr. Behney stated that the requests for funding of the Preliminary Engineering Review with USDA and the Water Infrastructure Financing Agency were ongoing. Mr. Behney and Mr. Dey attended a transboundary conference that was held in Douglas and sponsored by the Sonoran Institute regarding wastewater and treatment plans with Agua Prieta and Douglas.

Mr. Behney met with Mr. Francisco Morales, who is the new border liaison with the North American Development Bank (NADB) for Arizona communities. Mr. Morales stated that Naco, Arizona is eligible for EPA funds for its system.

Mr. Behney also met with City of Douglas employees, City Manager Ms. Ana Urquijo, Deputy City Manager/Treasurer Mr. Luis Pedroza, Mr. Miguel Arvizu of Water and Sewer, and Ms. Daritza Villalobos the Grants & CMO Project Coordinator. Ms Villalobos offered to assist NSD with grants, while Mr. Arvizu and his staff want to tour the NSD WWTP. A work session for Douglas discussed actions and plans regarding the wastewater effluent upgrades for the ongoing port expansion on the west side of Douglas. In the past, the City of Douglas has provided assistance with their vacuum truck and they continue to help the Naco pueblo with advice and support.

The Sonoran Institute informed Mr. Behney that they would be adding the Naco pueblo to their agendas for future planning and research.

NSD Director Mr. Jesus Guerrero discovered the source of the water exceedence that was documented with the WWTP flowmeter and was filling the third lagoon. It was coming from a municipal water line break in Naco, Sonora approximately 600 feet east of the Naco Port of Entry, which then infiltrated into the ground before entering the NSD collection system. ADEQ was alerted, and they met with the Mexican authorities. The leak was repaired and the exceedence was stopped.

Mr. Behney was contacted by the Eisenhower Institute regarding their public policy report regarding the Naco-Bisbee sole source aquifer and NSD’s plans to remediate and mitigate the aquifer problems with a constructed wetlands and WWTP renovations. Mr. Dey stated that he had been interviewed by the Eisenhower Institute and was impressed with their enthusiasm and research.

Under Old Business, the minutes for May 2, 2025 was discussed. Mr. Guerrero found a typo which was corrected. Mr. Behney made a motion to approve the minutes with the corrections, which was seconded by Mr. Foster. The motion passed unanimously.

Next on the agenda was the finalized NSD budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mr. Behney informed the Board that NSD Manager Monika Patience had revised the Total Taxes of the tentative budget from $120,000 to $123,500 based on the 2025-2026 Tax Rate that was available online at the Cochise County website. The Board had no other revisions. Mr. Behney made a motion to approve the budget with the change, which was seconded by Mr. Dey. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 AM.

 

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Charles Behney, NSD Chair

Naco Sanitary District Meeting – June 13, 2025

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Special Meeting 6/13/2025
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

The Naco Sanitary District will hold a Public Hearing at 10:30 AM, followed by a Special Meeting at 11:00 AM on June 13, 2025. If no quorum is available, the Public Hearing will be held at 2:00 PM, with the Special Meeing to be held at 2:30 PM.

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

10:30 AM Public Budget Hearing

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Public Hearing with comments from the board and public regarding Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

11:00 AM Special Meeting

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Old Business

Report from the NSD Chair. Status of funding requests. Status of Eisenhower Institute policy study. Exceedence overflow discovered and now resolved with ADEQ. Request for legal services packet to be sent to Adriane Hofmeyr. Courtesy notice of PER advertisement to Kimley Horn. Possible publication of PER Request for Proposals in the Arizona Capitol Times.

Discussion and possible approval of Minutes for May 2, 2025.

New Business

Discussion and possible approval of the finalized NSD Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Staff and Board Comments:
Any comments, information not addressed on the agenda. Any suggestions for upcoming meeting agenda topics. No further discussion on these topics is permitted.

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

2:00 PM Public Budget Hearing

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Public Hearing with comments from the board and public regarding Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2025-2026


2:30 PM Special Meeting

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Old Business

Report from the NSD Chair. Status of funding requests. Status of Eisenhower Institute policy study. Exceedence overflow discovered and now resolved with ADEQ. Request for legal services packet to be sent to Adriane Hofmeyr. Courtesy notice of PER advertisement to Kimley Horn. Possible publication of PER Request for Proposals in the Arizona Capitol Times.

Discussion and possible approval of Minutes for May 2, 2025.

New Business

Discussion and possible approval of the finalized NSD Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Staff and Board Comments:
Any comments, information not addressed on the agenda. Any suggestions for upcoming meeting agenda topics. No further discussion on these topics is permitted.

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 7:30 AM on 6/12/2025
Posted online on 7:00 AM 6/12/2025

Naco Sanitary District Regular Meeting – 2/7/2025

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Regular Meeting 2/7/2025
10:00 AM
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, Arizona 85603

AGENDA

ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
THE ORDER OR DELETION OF ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT THE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

Old Business
Discussion and possible approval of minutes from 1\03\2025 meeting.

Discussion of the Letter of Interest regarding NSD vacancy.

Discussion of the status of the USDA SEARCH grant for NSD.

Discussion of the ADEQ Notice of Violation and the ongoing efforts of NSD to bring the wastewater treatment plant back into full compliance. This include quotes from Tanner Wells and Drilling. Payments to Brent Weller. Status of remediation as of 2/7/2025, actions that remain to reach full compliance.

New Business

Discussion and possible approval of an NSD Declaration of Emergency.

Discussion and possible approval of NSD Operations and Maintenance Manual for the WWTP site.

Discussion of Arizona Special Districts Annual Report Form, due February 25, 2025.

Discussion of the next budget for FY 2025/2026.

Staff and Board Comments:
Any comments, information not addressed on the agenda. Any suggestions for upcoming meeting
agenda topics. No further discussion on these topics is permitted.

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

Posted at the Naco fire station and the Naco Post Office At 10:00 PM. on 2/5/2025
Posted online on 5:00PM 2/5/2025

 

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Charles Behney, NSD Director

Naco Sanitary District Special Meeting – June 19, 2024 5:30 PM

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SPECIAL MEETING

NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, AZ 85620

June 19, 2024

Agenda

Special Meeting

5:30 PM

Call to Order. Roll Call.

Chair’s Report.

Officer Manager’s Report.

Old Business

Discuss status of EPA, RCAC, USDA, and other agencies work with NSD. Status of the RCAC work plan.

New Business

Discuss and approve the Minutes for June 7, 2024.

Second Reading of the NSD Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Discussion, modification and approval of the NSD Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Comments from the Board and Public.

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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Stephen T. Dey

Naco Sanitary District Chair

Posted at the Naco Post Office, Naco Fire Department: 6/18/2024 5PM

Posted online: 6/18/2024 5PM

 

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