The Navajo County Board of Supervisors was given a summary of the county’s fiscal year 2021 federal single audit report by the Arizona Auditor General’s office last week.
In the report, auditor Lindsey Perry explained that the auditor general is a legislative agency made up of non-partisan staff that reports directly to the joint legislative audit committee. “We are an independent source of impartial information concerning state and local entities and programs.”
She continued by informing the board that Navajo County was found to be reliable in their audit. “In the county financial report, which presents the county’s annual report and our opinion as to whether the statement is presented fairly. It’s wonderful to report that for fiscal year 2021, we reported an unmodified, or what we call a clean opinion. This means the county statements are reliable.”
However, according to Perry, the county did show findings that needed attention by internal process. Those were addressed by developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure statements are prepared accurately, on time and in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. Perry explained the county resolved these issues by making necessary adjustments.
In other business, the board:
Approved the clerk of the superior court report for September.
* Approved an amendment to a service agreement with Smith Bagely, Inc., doing business as Cellular One of North East Arizona. The amendment increases backhaul connectivity to new radio tower sites and provides a direct link between the regions 9-1-1 dispatch centers.
* Approved the purchase of upgraded 9-1-1 dispatch equipment in the amount of $278,939 from AVTEC to standardize the Navajo County and Show Low dispatch centers.
* Approved a lease agreement with Pinetop Fire District at Pine Lake Facility for 20 years at an annual rate of $1.
* Approved a contract extension with Jon M. Froke for planning and zoning services. The extension continues the contract through Jan. 12, 2023.
* Approved a contract amendment with Summit Food Services, LLC for inmate commissary and resident banking services extending the contract one year through Jan. 12, 2024.
* Approved an amendment to a contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for inmate food services reflecting an increase in year four food costs due to inflation.
* Recognized Deborah Eischen from the probation department for 10 years with Navajo County, Amy Stradling of the health district for 20 years and Lea Petersen of the jail district for 25 years.
* Approved a liquor license application following a public hearing for Holbrook Travel Center, LLC, located at 1851 State Highway 77 in Holbrook.
* Approved a liquor license application for a beer and wine bar license for Four Silos Brewing Company, located at 7863 White Mountain Lake Road in Show Low.
* Approved a liquor license application for an in-state microbrewery license for Four Silos Brewing Company.
* Approved an intergovernmental agreement between the county and the City of Winslow for animal impoundment services. The City of Winslow Animal Care and Control Department agrees to assist the county animal control department by allowing for kennel space to utilize for shelter and quarantine needs at a flat fee of $75 per animal for a maximum of 10 days.
* Approved an application for grant assistance in the amount of $100,790 from the State of Arizona’s Historic Preservation Heritage Fund for the Pinedale Elementary School Restoration with a local match of $67,194. The entire project is estimated at $308,530 to complete.
* Approved a task agreement to the intergovernmental agreement between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the county authorizing funding assistance in the amount of $45,000 transmission repairs on a BIA motor grader. Funding will come from the Highway Users Revenue Fund (HURF).
* Approved a special use permit request for Woody’s RV Park and Storage, located on Highway 260 in Heber-Overgaard.
* Approved a contract in an amount not to exceed $7,728 with Painted Sky Engineering and Survey, LLC for Pine Meadows drainage staking and topographic study.
* Approved amendments to the food code ordinance updating the code to the 2017 Food Code and updating the fee schedule for food and environmental health activity.
* Approved letters of sympathy to Melinda Hardy, Lynn Johnson, Nakita Vlach, Guminiah Vlach, Tasha Vlach, Janelle Linn, Melanie Sleeper and Kenny Kabinto.
* Approved the naming of an existing road in the Aripine area as Faraway Trail.
The next meeting of the Navajo County Board of Supervisors will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov.8 in the board meeting room, located at 100 E. Code Talkers Drive.
