The Navajo County Board of Supervisors met last week and denied the final plat extension on Perkins Valley Estates and Mesa Hills Estates, two residential projects initiated in 2006, located north of I-40 and west of Holbrook in Perkins Valley.
The applicant, Mark Herrmann, had originally requested an additional final plat extension from the Navajo County Planning and Zoning Commission due to delays on the two projects but was denied the extension in their October 2019 meeting.
According to information provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the extension that was granted in 2017 stated it would be the third and last extension.
In a letter to the Board of Supervisors, Herrmann stated that while those at Pacific Holt Corporation were excited to see the growth in the surrounding areas, he believed that the Holbrook economic outlook was still diminished. “It is our understanding that Navajo County would prefer that we did not start a project, like the grading and etc., when there is a possibility that the project may not be completed.” For that reason, the corporation was again asking for either a one or two year extension on the final plats.
After consideration of the request, the board denied the extension request by Pacific Holt. There was no discussion on what that might mean for the projects moving forward.
Navajo County Social Media Director Alicia Deets addressed the board regarding a new outreach program being implemented by the county. The program includes a newsletter that is available free of cost as an email distribution and a social media campaign. Both aspects are designed to keep the community abreast of the services offered by Navajo County and to foster the community spirit of the area.
Navajo County Library Director Geneva Durkee was recognized for her 22 years with the county. Durkee will retire this month. County Manager Glenn Kephart said, “The name Geneva is synonymous with library in our county. She has been instrumental in getting resources to those who may not have had them, and she will be missed.”
Also retiring was employee Myrtle Pizell with the finance department, who gave a tearful thank you to the board as she accepted her mementos celebrating her 30 years of service to the county. The supervisors all thanked Pizell for her dedicated work ethic and commitment to her job.
In other business, the board:
* Appointed justices of the peace pro tempore and juvenile hearing officers for Jan. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2021, for the purpose of enhancing the courts ability to process cases. Those appointed were: LuAnn Garbini, Yvonne Hunt, Paul Julien, Jeanne Boyce, Anna Lesperance, Kathy Swietanski, Krista Wilkinson, Kelley Dowdle, Rebecca Taylor, Stephen Price, David Antonini and Joseph Hull.
* Appointed juvenile hearing officers justices of the peace B.J. Little, Fred Peterson, Shirley Patterson, David L. Widmaier, Evelyn Marez and Susie Nelson. As well as justices of the peace pro tempore LuAnn Garbini, Yvonne Hunt, Paul Julien, Jeanne Boyce, Anna Lesperance, Kathy Swietanski, Krista Wilkinson, Kelley Dowdle, Rebecca Taylor, Stephen Price, David Antonini and Joseph Hull. Appointees will serve from Jan. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020.
* Appointed Jon Saline as Superior Court Commissioner and Family Law Commissioner to serve from Jan. 6, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
* Appointed Jon Saline Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore to replace David Martin upon his resignation for a term from Jan. 6, 2020, through June 30, 2020.
* Approved the annual renewal of a contract with American Pavement Preservation, LLC for slurry seal.
* Approved a modification of contract between the United States Forest Service and the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office. The modification adds $10,000 for the calendar year 2020 for law enforcement efforts within the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest.
* Amended a contract with Hatch Construction and Paving, Inc. for the annual hot asphalt concrete paving overlay. The amendment extends the contract for four months to allow time to complete the overlay of Porter Mountain Road and Show Low Lakes Road in Show Low.
* Approved a Gila River Indian Casino grant application in the amount of $223,225 for the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical Districts to purchase and replace an aged ambulance and equip the new vehicle with a power lift gurney.
* Designated Paige Peterson as the Navajo County Chief Financial Officer to submit the annual expenditure limitations report.
* Appointed Sally Singer Chee of Kayenta as a democratic precinct committeeman for her precinct.
* Appointed George John to the Planning and Zoning Commission representing District II.
* Reissued a stale dated check in the amount of $350.30 as a refund for overpaid property taxes or investor payments.
* Approved four back tax land parcels sold over the counter in the amount of $15,291.
* Approved a liquor license application for Michael Jackson Gohn at Family Dollar, located at 2857 Highway 260 in Heber/Overgaard.
* Adopted a resolution approving a request for a master site plan for Wendover Pines for up to 450 residential units and commercial rental space, located west of Heber.
* Adopted a resolution approving a request for a zone change from A-General (unincorporated) to Special Development based upon the master site plan for Wendover Pines, located west of Heber.
* Adopted a resolution approving a site plan amendment for Rocky Rim Resort Cabins, located in Overgaard for 50 residential units. The previous plan included a temporary residential vehicle park which has been eliminated.
* Approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with the Tomhave Group, Incorporated as advocates for the Little Colorado at Winslow Levee project. The amendment extends the agreement for one year at $2,000 per month.
* Adopted a resolution dissolving the White Mountain Lakes Sanitary District.
The next meeting of the Navajo County Board of Supervisors will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the board chambers, located at 100 E. Code Talkers Drive.
