Notice and Agenda of a Public Meeting of the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) and to the general public that the AATA Board will hold a meeting open to the public on
Friday, January 19, 2024 beginning at 10:00 AM at the:
AATA/DIFI Office – 100 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ. 85007
This meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet & Phone Conference
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/mth-uzjc-kir
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 413-276-6177
PIN: 731 427 134#
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority endeavors to ensure the accessibility of its meetings to all persons with disabilities. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreter, by contacting the AATA office at (602) 364-2886. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. This document is available in alternative formats by contacting the AATA office.
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, except for those matters set for a specific time.
The Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, upon majority vote of a quorum of the members, may hold an Executive Session on any item on the agenda, where applicable, for purposes of obtaining legal advice pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3). Executive Sessions are not open to the public.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chief Michael Soelberg, AATA Board Chairman
Meeting Protocols, Facilitator - Ann Armstrong
Conduct roll call
Quorum confirmation (7 members out of 12)
Maintaining a quorum - notification to facilitator
Please place all phones on mute, *6 to unmute
Public comments are reserved for the “Call to the Public” at the end of the meeting.
If there is a need for an Executive Session, procedures are outlined at the end of this agenda.
2023 AATA Board Members:
Chair
Chief Michael Soelberg
Gilbert Police Department
Rachel Mitchell
Maricopa County Attorney
Vice-Chair
Kent Volkmer
Pinal County Attorney
Sheriff Paul Penzone
Maricopa County Sheriff
Joe Brosius
Public Member
Chief Bob Ticer
Prescott Valley Police Dept.
Sheriff Joseph Dedman, Jr.
Apache County Sheriff
Robert Smith
Public Member
Director Eric Jorgensen
ADOT - Motor Vehicle Division
Brian Wright
Travelers Insurance
Colonel Jeffrey Glover
Director, AZ. Department of Public Safety
1 Vacancy (Insurance Rep.)
II. AATA BOARD CHAIRMAN’S REPORT - REVIEW, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Chief Michael Soelberg, AATA Board Chairman
Welcome Chief Bob Ticer, Prescott Valley Police Department
Approval of September 22, 2023 Draft Board Meeting Minutes.
Review, consideration and possible action on September 22, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes.
2024 AATA Board Chair/Vice Chair Elections
Review, consideration and possible action on 2024 AATA Board Chair/Vice Chair elections.
AATA DIRECTOR’S REPORT – REVIEW, CONSIDERATION, & POSSIBLE ACTION
James McGuffin, Assistant Director, DIFI/AATA
Report on AATA Updates, Current Trends
Request for Approval of Interagency Service Agreement (ISA) Between
AATA and DPS
Review, consideration and possible action on Interagency Service Agreement
(ISA) between AATA and DPS.
AATA FINANCIAL UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Frank Ceballos, Administrative Services Officer IV
AATA Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2023.
Insurance Collection Update
FY24 AATA Spending Plan Update
Review, consideration, and possible action on FY24 Spending Plan as presented.
AATA PUBLIC AWARENESS & GRANT PROGRAMS REPORT GENERAL UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Ann Armstrong, Grants Administrator
FY24/FY25 AATA Grant Programs
Vertical Prosecution Grant CCR Updates – Mohave and Maricopa Counties
AATA/DIFI Public Information Division Campaigns
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Chief Michael Soelberg, Subcommittee Chair
General Subcommittee Update (If Any)
PUBLIC AWARENESS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Robert E.M. Smith, Subcommittee Chair
General Subcommittee Update (If Any)
VERTICAL PROSECUTION SUBCOMMITTEE & AUTO THEFT PROSECUTORS REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney
General Subcommittee Update (If Any)
General Update on Vertical Prosecution
Programs, Auto Theft Cases/Outcomes &
Introduction of Prosecutors in Attendance.
*(Please limit Vertical Prosecution reports to 5 minutes per County – Thank you!)
VIV. ARIZONA VEHICLE THEFT TASK FORCE REPORT, DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION
Captain Erik Axlund, Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force
General Update, Report on Vehicle Theft Task Force Activities
X. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Those wishing to address the Authority need not request permission in advance. Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision later.
XI. REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS, MATTERS OF BOARD PROCEDURE, REQUESTS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
The AATA Board may report on current events, review and discuss matters of Board procedure, discuss future meeting dates and locations, and direct staff to place matters on a future agenda.
XII. DATE - TIME – LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING -
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 10AM - Virtual/Phone
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
AATA Board Chair calls for a motion to adjourn, then 2nd. All in favor? Any opposed?
