An update to the Navajo County fire ordinance was pulled from the board of supervisors’ agenda on Tuesday, leaving the board with a small to do list for the meeting.

The proposed updates to the ordinance were relatively minor, with the biggest change including a definition of an unattended fire. Under the proposed ordinance, a fire would be considered unattended “if it is not constantly monitored with the appropriate tools and equipment, and properly extinguished.”

Other proposed updates to the ordinance were relatively minor, and basically included a revision to language that referred to fire districts and departments.

Fire season has not yet begun in Navajo County, but officials are preparing for a potentially hazardous season by reviewing ordinances and policies, and carefully monitoring forest conditions.

In the absence of the fire ordinance update, the board approved several routine items, including the acceptance of a $75,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services for injury prevention. The funds will be mainly used for education, and programs related to child safety seat and seatbelt use, as well as fall prevention classes for adults and impaired driving education for teenage drivers.

Board members approved three-year contracts with Owens Livingston Mortuary for the northern portion of county and Silver Creek Mortuary for the southern portion of the county for services related to the medical examiner’s office; supply contracts with Oldcastle Precast and WW Cattle guards for the supply of cattle guards; and to Brimhall Sand and Rock, Hatch Construction and Paving, Perkins Cinder and Quality Ready Mix for the supply of “various roadway materials.”

The board also made appointments for the White Mountain Lakes Community Recreation District. Jerry McGraw, Brandon Green and Dale Grabowski were named to the advisory board.

The light agenda also gave the Navajo County Board of Supervisors an opportunity to honor elected officials, staff and area youth during their regular meeting on Tuesday.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the county’s female elected officials were recognized by the board and received a special presentation.

Members of the county’s Care Committee also received special recognition for their dedication to making Navajo County a better place to work.

Board members also recognized the accomplishments of area youth by declaring March 10 the day of the Snowflake Lobos in recognition of the basketball team’s state championship.

State champion wrestlers Jackson Allen of Show Low High School, and Cole Mortenson and Wacey Wood of Snowflake High School were also recognized.

The next regular board meeting is set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the county complex in Holbrook.