The Navajo County Board of Supervisors met last week and approved the adoptions of a resolution regarding the Navajo County Design & Construction Standards & Specifications Manual. The manual will provide standards, specifications and guidelines that complement and support the County ordinances and regulations.
According to information provided by the county, the manual is a comprehensive guide for designing and constructing public roadways, infrastructure, and development. It was noted that this milestone reflects the county’s commitment to fostering safe, high-quality development and making Navajo County a great place to do business.
The manual provides developers, contractors, and engineering consultants with clear, upfront expectations and technical requirements. It also ensures consistency and efficiency during the planning, design, and construction phases while promoting safety in project development.
“Navajo County is dedicated to creating an environment where businesses and communities can thrive,” said Navajo County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jason Whiting. “By adopting this manual, we are not only setting a clear path for developers but also ensuring that safety, quality, and transparency remain at the forefront of every project.”
The manual addresses key areas such as land division, roadway design, traffic engineering, environmental analysis and utility management. It also includes detailed standards for grading and sediment control, landscape and irrigation, and right-of-way access management.
For more information about the Navajo County Design & Construction Standards & Specifications manual, visit https://www.navajocountyaz.gov/304/Engineering or contact the Public Works
Department.
During the board meeting, a public hearing was held regarding a proposed resolution for White Mountain Lake Vistas Master Development Plan amendment for Phases II, III and IV of White Mountain Lake Vistas, which allows for a total of 216 single-family lots, to a new Master Development Plan which will allow for 24 single-family lots, 133 manufactured homes, 133 multi-family units, storage and parking facilities, existing golf course and undisturbed/recreation area in the White Mountain Lakes area. No one spoke during the public hearing.
The master development plan was approved Dec. 20, 2004. Phase I of this development was platted in 2005 and amended in 2006. Phases II, III and IV were never completed and are all contained within the boundary of the subject parcel. These phases are those being amended with the proposal.
The board approved the resolution to approve the master development plan amendment for phases II, III and IV.
Convening as the Navajo County Public Health Services District, the board approved an amendment to the Healthy Forest Initiative for a time extension to an end date of April 30. The extension is to complete a 20-acre project, which is an especially dense area, requiring more time for the contractor to complete his work.
Convening as the Victory Heights Road Maintenance District, the board approved contracts signed by County Manager Bryan Layton pursuant to Board of Supervisors Resolution: Insurance for Victory Heights Road Maintenance District regarding insurance for Victory Heights Road Maintenance District effective Feb. 1.
In other business, the board:
* Approved an intergovernmental agreement between the Navajo Nation and Navajo County Public Works to authorize Navajo County to continue using the remaining funds previously granted to it from the Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund for the purpose of conducting road maintenance and improvements on the Navajo Nation.
* Approved the reissuance of stale dated checks. The checks were voided because they had been outstanding for a year or more. The payees were contacted and are requesting replacement checks. All have completed the required Affidavit for Issuance of Duplicate Warrant form.
* Approved Revised Amendment No. 1 to the Website Development, Hosting and Maintenance Contract to correct the contract term dates.
* Approved a resolution to cancel the election for Timberland Acres Domestic Water Improvement District on March 11. The resolution states if only one or no person files a nominating position, the board may cancel the election.
* Approved the 2025 board committee appointments.
* Approved a task agreement between the White Mountain Apache Tribe Division of Transportation (WMAT DOT) and Navajo County to reimburse for crosswalk re-striping. WMAT DOT would like to restripe the crosswalk due to safety concerns to increase visibility, as well as remove excessive soil and plant build-up on the asphalt’s surface prior to sealing. This will be the first task agreement under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that went into effect on Nov. 15, 2024.
* Approved an MOA between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fort Apache Agency Transportation Department and the county for road related maintenance activities.
*Approved a professional services contract between Navajo County and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional services for Navajo County Water and Wastewater Master Plan in the amount of $68,000. This is a budgeted expense from last year’s budget cycle covering $50,000, with the remaining $18,000 taken from Highway User Revenue Funds.
