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Navajo County Fair Board President Michael Sample gave a presentation on past and current events scheduled for the fairgrounds at the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 9.
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Before beginning, Sample introduced the new Fair Manager and Event Director Michelle Stock, saying, “Michelle is from Taylor where she and her husband ran a business for a number of years. She came on board in May and is doing an exceptional job.”
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Earlier in June, the fairgrounds hosted the convention for the Southwest Trappers Association. “This is the first time they have come to Arizona in 30 years,” noted Sample.
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The Arizona Livestock Camp wrapped up on July 13. Sample said that about 250 kids were in attendance with 430 animals shown. “These kids are from around Arizona and outside the state as well. It’s been a really good event.”
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The Southern Arizona International Livestock Association will be hosting a livestock show on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, at the fairgrounds. Sample said they are expecting about 300 kids for that event as well as beef, market goat, sheep and swine.
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The Navajo County Fair will be from Sept. 11-14, with opening ceremonies on Sept. 11 honoring first responders in commemoration of 9/11. “We would like to welcome the supervisors to be a part of the opening ceremonies,” said Sample, “and we also want to thank all the elected officials and department heads that allow their employees to volunteer their time at the fair. Without their help, there is no way we would be able to put on the fair.”
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This year celebrates the 88th Annual Navajo County Fair and Rodeo with the theme, “It’s an American Tradition.”
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In other business, the board:
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* Approved a special use permit on Assessor Parcel Number 206-15-010A in the Overgaard area to allow for the construction of a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility with the stipulations presented by staff.
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* Approved a resolution to change the zoning of APN 206-02-047A in the Overgaard area from R1-10 to RU-1 to bring the recently purchased property into compliance with county codes.
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*Approved an amendment to an agreement with the Town of Snowflake providing financial assistance in the amount of $50,000 for completion of the town’s Northern Solution flood control project.
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* Heard a presentation of the 2019 Health Fair for county employees.
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* Approved the appointment of Cupid Hayes, Christopher John Lesser, Cara Ann Massa, Kevin Parmenter, Coleen Maine, Wayne Norris Scherkenback, Richard H. Challoner, Linda Challoner, Taleecia Chantel Stonestreet, Marilea Eakin and Lisa Lorraine Green as Republican Precinct Committeemen for their respective precincts.
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* Approved 16 tax exemptions filed as a request for redemption of waiver.
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* Approved an amendment to the contract for professional psychiatric services for county jail inmates, extending the contract date for six months until Dec. 31, 2019, to allow time to go out to bid for those services while still providing the needed psychiatric services for the jail.
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* Approved the contract signed by the county manager for professional valuation services by KB Valuation Services for the appraisal for the roadway easement of Obed Road in Joseph City.
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* Approved the additional Forest Fee Distribution of $50,006 to the Navajo County Accommodation District.
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* Approved the appropriation of $20,250 of county funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the Cooperative Extension Program.
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* Approved an amendment to the agreement with the county towns and cities for court collection and criminal justice service to extend the services for one year beginning on July 1, to include an annual assessment of $5,430 per city or town to cover expenses related to prosecution services and amends the withdrawal/termination section from 120 days written notice to 60 days written notice.
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* Authorized acceptance of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission grant for $238,833 for the Major Crimes Apprehension Team operations.
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* Approved the conduction of board member elections for Silver Creek Flood Protection District on Oct. 2.
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* Approved the Aircraft Hanger Rental Agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Robert McAlpin in Show Low for the Sheriff’s Office Cessna N3037Q. The rent is $200 per month.
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* Approved the reappointment of Malissa Buzan and Jeri Byrne to the Workforce Development Board for an additional three-year term each.
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