Apache County

The agenda includes working session discussions on proposed renewable energy development amendments, potential updates to the Comprehensive Plan involving a renewable energy preferred area map, and future agenda items. The public meeting features an application for a major plat amendment for the Winchester Trails Ranches Unit II Subdivision to create two new lots, as well as a report from staff regarding recent, pending, and future items.

The board discussed and approved a Mutualink agreement for school safety communication systems and the amended 2020 HAVA Election Security Sub-Grant Application. Additionally, a work session was held to cover topics including election vote centers, poll worker pay, Spanish language ballots, the fiscal year 2027 budget, audit strategies for A-1 compliance, as well as updates on the Engineering Department and the Round Valley Rodeo Grounds and Community Development.

The meeting included discussions on renewable energy development amendments, proposed changes to the Greer Article 6 ordinance regarding condominiums, and potential future agenda items. Specific action items addressed included zoning change requests for the Vernon Fire District, a conditional use permit application for a water dispensing site by the Escudilla Mountain Domestic Water Improvement District, and a conditional use permit application for a private lodging development involving luxury stargazing cabins.

The board addressed several key administrative and operational items, including the review of annual reports and quality management plans for the health district. Professional services agreements and amendments were discussed and ratified regarding pharmacy distribution, immunization services, and medical consulting. Zoning regulation changes were approved for the Vernon Fire District. Other actions included the approval of agreements for ultrasound imaging, blasting services, project management, and justice court contracts. Budgetary actions were taken to manage indirect costs and grant funding, and various resolutions were approved for national awareness months and local government benefit trust memberships. Additionally, re-appointments for superior court judges were authorized, and decisions were made regarding election procedures, including the removal of Spanish language translation from printed ballots.

The board meeting included a public hearing regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant funding, where potential projects such as infrastructure improvements and ADA-compliant facility construction were discussed. Additionally, the board approved various personnel items, including probation removals and employment extensions for multiple departments, and authorized the hiring of an Information Technology Consultant. A request for a salary increase for the Chief Court Clerk was approved following a discussion regarding increased duties and statutory requirements. A proposal to defer all future promotions and merit increases to the budget cycle was tabled for further legal refinement, and a motion to establish an anti-racketeering revolving fund was removed from the agenda.