May 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Naco Sanitary District board voted unanimously to approve the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, on Friday, May 19^th. This annual budget will raise property taxes for NSD, while retiring monthly bills and charges in 2024. Customers who are paid in full will no longer receive a monthly bill. Past due customers will continue to receive bills and notices until paid in full.

NSD Chair Stephen Dey stated, “The proposed tax increase will cause the Naco Sanitary District’s secondary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $579 for total proposed taxes including the tax increase. For a $50,000 home the annual taxes will be $290. A $25,000 home will pay $145 in taxes, annuually. Going from monthly billing to annual taxes will actually save NSD customers money for most of the current residents. Businesses and empty lots will pay more, while residents will save money. This is fair, and taxed like the school district and the fire district.”

Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $106, a $50,000 home would pay $53, while a $25,000 residence would pay $28 a year.

The Naco Sanitary District will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing, in compliance with ARS 48-254, on June 23, 2023 at 3PM.

The NSD Truth in Taxation Notice will be published in the Bisbee Observer twice. The first notice will be published on May 25, 2023, followed by the second notice on June 1, 2023.

The NSD may only consider a motion to levy the increased property taxes by roll call vote.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held Friday, June 23, 2023, 3 PM at:

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

Conference Call:
https://join.skype.com/WFNePox0dWAQ
nacosanitary.org

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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

22 de mayo de 2023

PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

La junta directiva del Distrito Sanitario de Naco (NSD) votó de manera unánime para aprobar el presupuesto tentativo para el año fiscal 2023-2024, el viernes 19 de mayo. Este presupuesto anual aumentará los impuestos a la propiedad para el NSD, mientras se eliminarán las facturas y cargos mensuales en 2024. Los clientes que estén al corriente en sus pagos ya no recibirán una factura mensual. Los clientes con pagos pendientes seguirán recibiendo facturas y avisos hasta que se pongan al día.

Stephen Dey, presidente del NSD, declaró: “El aumento propuesto de impuestos hará que los impuestos secundarios del Distrito Sanitario de Naco para una casa de $100,000 sean de $579, incluyendo el incremento de impuestos. Para una casa de $50,000, los impuestos anuales serán de $290. Una casa de $25,000 pagará $145 en impuestos al año. El cambio de facturación mensual a impuestos anuales realmente ahorrará dinero a la mayoría de los residentes actuales del NSD. Las empresas y los parceles baldíos pagarán más, mientras que los residentes ahorrarán dinero. Esto es justo, y se gravará de manera mismo al distrito escolar y al distrito de bomberos”.

Sin el aumento de impuestos propuesto, los impuestos totales que se adeudarían en una casa de $100,000 serían de $106. Una casa de $50,000 pagaría $53, mientras que una residencia de $25,000 pagaría $28 al año.

El Distrito Sanitario de Naco llevará a cabo una audiencia pública de Verdad en la Tributación, en cumplimiento del ARS 48-254, el 23 de junio de 2023 a las 3PM.

El Aviso de Verdad en la Tributación del NSD se publicará dos veces en el Bisbee Observer. El primer aviso se publicará el 25 de mayo de 2023, seguido por el segundo aviso el 1 de junio de 2023.

El NSD solo puede considerar una moción para imponer los impuestos a la propiedad incrementados mediante votación nominal.

Se invita a todos los ciudadanos interesados a asistir a la audiencia pública sobre el aumento de impuestos que se llevará a cabo el viernes 23 de junio de 2023, a las 3 PM en:

Oficina de Negocios del NSD
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, AZ 85620

Llamada de conferencia:
https://join.skype.com/WFNePox0dWAQ
nacosanitary.org

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Truth in Taxation
Notice of Tax Increase

In compliance with section 48-254, Arizona Revised Statutes, the Naco Sanitary District is notifying its property taxpayers of the Naco Sanitary District’s intention to raise its secondary property taxes over last year’s level. The Naco Sanitary District is proposing an increase in secondary property taxes of $ 98,000 or 445%.

For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the Naco Sanitary District’s secondary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $579 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $106.

This proposed increase is exclusive of increased secondary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter-approved bonded indebtedness.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held Friday, June 23, 2023, 3 PM at:

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

Conference Call:
https://join.skype.com/WFNePox0dWAQ
nacosanitary.org

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This is a courtesy posting of events at which a quorum of the Board may be present. Naco Sanitary District Board action will only be taken at properly-noticed NSD Board meetings.

May 23, 24, 2023

Border 2025: US-Mexico Environmental Program
ARIZONA/SONORA MEETINGS
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa

Meeting agendas are posted separately, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

The NSD board may constitute a quorum during work hours on Fridays at the NSD office and the WWTP in Naco during the months of May and June 2023.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING

May 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, AZ 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. WORK SESSIONS HAVE NO ACTION ITEMS REQUIRING VOTES.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ITEMS

OLD BUSINESS

Discuss and approve the minutes of February 23, 2023.

Discuss the ADEQ letter to NSD evaluating the feasibility of Naco Sanitary District accepting wastewater from Naco, Sonora from June 28, 2018.

NEW BUSINESS

Discuss, modify and approve the Maintenance and Operation/Current Capital Outlay for Cochise County Special Taxing District Annual Budget for the Naco Sanitary District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Discuss RFI for EPA-HQ-OEJECR-2023-0023, a Request for Information from EPA to NSD, regarding EPA Border 2025.

Discuss NADBank application progress for BEIF/PDAP funds.

Discuss USDA grants and application progress.

Discuss WIFA grants.

Discuss and approve the participation and policies of Border 2025 regarding Naco, Arizona; Naco, Sonora and Bisbee, Arizona regional infrastructure and environmental goals.

Report from the Chair.

Report from the Office Manager.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the current agenda.

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620
Voice Mail: (520) 353-4372

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director
POSTED ON: February 18, 2023 3:00 PM
POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco

SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, AZ 85620
February 3, 2023
Minutes

The meeting of the Naco Sanitary District was called to order at 10:28 AM. Roll call present: Angelica Coronado, Jesus Guerrero, Stephen Dey, Andrew Foster, and Charles Behney.

First order of business was to elect new officers. Mr. Dey explained the process for electing directors. Mr. Dey, citing his past experience as NSD Chair, nominated himself for Chair. With no other nominations, Mr. Foster seconded the motion to re-elect Mr. Dey for Chair. The motion passed, unanimously.

Mr. Dey nominated Mr. Behney for re-election to Vice Chair. Mr. Behney seconded the nomination, which then passed unanimously.

Mr. Behney then nominated Ms. Coronado for Secretary-Treasurer, which was seconded by Mr. Dey and then passed unanimously.

The new board then discussed the minutes of September 12, 2022. Mr. Behney made a motion the approve the minutes as written. Mr. Guerrero noted an error in the minutes as written. The minutes were corrected to “past due customers will receive copies of the bylaws”, correcting “to be receive”. The corrected minutes were then passed unanimously.

The Spanish version of the NSD Bylaws on the website were discussed. Mr. Behney made a motion to approve the Spanish NSD Bylaws as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dey. The board unanimously approved.

Friday meetings were discussed, to replace the Tuesday meetings. Discussion of Open Meeting Law and ethical violations regarding tax dollars and public notices. Agenda items should be given to the chair to avoid problems. Any board member can submit agenda items, besides the Chair.

Budget deadlines were discussed. Mr. Dey explained the grant budget needs, and the NSD’s goal for obtaining local assistance and grants.

Mr. Behney suggested raising property taxes to fund NSD. Mr. Dey explained property values and tax rates for revenue. Mr. Behney discussed the problems obtaining SAM verification that he was having. He suggested an affidavit of facts to send to SAM.Gov to obtain verification for NSD.

Mr. Behney also suggested an update for NSD Bylaws, and an updated emergency response plan for NSD.

Mr. Dey explained the Naco Community Wetlands Mitigation Plan of 2018, and its significance for NSD. NSD is qualified for an $8,000,000 grant from NADBank when we get verification.

Mr. Behney eplained how the NSD WWTP was originally built for Bisbee and both Nacos with an EPA grant from 1979. Mr. Dey further explained long term controversies about NSD WWTP, and the interest of NADBank regarding long term planning along the border. Mr. Dey explained that at least $8,000,000 was needed for grant opportunities in the pending budget. Mr. Behney stated that Naco is the only community along the border that is missing binational cooperation and why NSD is important for completing projects in Naco, Sonora.

The meeting motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Dey, seconded by Mr. Behney and unanimously adjourned at 11:01 AM.

 

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Stephen T. Dey

Naco Sanitary District Chair *

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620

520-353-4372

This is a courtesy posting of events at which a quorum of the Board may be present. Naco Sanitary District Board action will only be taken at properly-noticed NSD Board meetings.

Meeting agendas are posted separately, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Tuesday 4/11/2023

A meeting of the AMA in Douglas, Arizona may have a quorum of NSD members in attendance.

Friday 4/14/2023

The NSD board may constitute a quorum during work hours on Fridays at the NSD office and the WWTP in Naco.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
WORK SESSION

Febuary 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM

NSD Business Office
1326 W. Highway 92 #12
Bisbee, AZ 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. WORK SESSIONS HAVE NO ACTION ITEMS REQUIRING VOTES.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ITEMS

Report from the Chair. Status of grants applications. Budget work sessions and status. Discussion of reserve accounts. RCAC and NSD Advisor Mario Casillas.

Report from the Vice Chair. Short history of the Naco Community Wetlands Mitigation Plan and the update for Border 2025’s Request for Information. Draft affidavit of facts for grants and funders. The status of preliminary engineering with Huitt Zollars, NADBank – the Environmental Defense Fund request to partner with NSD.

Discussion and reading of emails regarding NSD, the Water Leadership Institute, RCAC, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Congressman Grijalva’s staff.

Questions and answers regarding NSD operations, the update for the Emergency Response Plan. ARPA and the NSD status as a Municipal Corporation.

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the current agenda.

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620
Voice Mail: (520) 353-4372

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director

POSTED ON: February 30, 2023 10:00 PM

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

Audio Recording – NSD Meeting 02-03-2023

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING
February 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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

Selection of chairman, vice-chairman and secretary-treasurer.
Secretary-treasurer to take minutes, in accordance with a.r.s. § 38-431.01(b), for the meeting.

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ITEMS

Old Business

Read and approve the minutes for 10-4-2022.
Discuss and approve the Spanish translation of NSD Bylaws.

New Business

Discussion and Action – Set Meeting Dates, Times, Locations and Agenda Posting Locations.
Potential Future Agenda Items – the Board will not discuss the items listed below, but will schedule them for an upcoming agenda. Directors may add to this list during the meeting, but shall not discuss or take legal action on any item listed below.

Property Tax Review
Potential update to District bylaws

CALL TO THE PUBLIC

This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the current agenda.

PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), the Naco Sanitary District does not, by reason of a disability, exclude from participation in or deny benefits of services, programs, or activities, or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Minutes of meetings or appropriate supporting documentation available upon written request to:

NACO SANITARY DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 755
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 353-4372

POSTED BY: Charles Behney NSD Director
POSTED ON: January 31, 2023 12:30 PM
POSTED AT: Naco Fire Station; United States Post Office, Naco

The Naco Sanitary District has a new phone number: 520-353-4372.

Audio File for October 4, 2020 Meeting