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Public Notice Printed In: White Mountain Independent (Show Low) Printed On: 2026/02/14 Public Notice:
APACHE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING St. Johns, Arizona January 21, 2026 Present were: Chairman Joe Shirley, Jr. and members Tom M. White, Jr. and David A. Brown. Also present, Delwin Wengert, County Manager/Clerk; Criss Candelaria, County Attorney and Brad Carlyon, Chief Deputy County Attorney. Chairman Shirley called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers, County Annex building, 75 W. Cleveland and welcomed all in attendance. Mr. Shirley called to order the Jail District Board meeting. Karen Houston, Human Resources Director, presented the request to accept the resignation of Dispatcher Vera Spencer-Joe, effective January 24, 2026 and requested authorization to fill the vacancy. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. White. Vote unanimous. There was no need for executive session. Mr. Brown moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. White. Vote was unanimous. Chairman Shirley called to order the Library District Board meeting. Judith Pepple, Library Director, presented the request for authorization to remove the following employees from probation with the end of probation increase; Claudia Goodman in the Concho Public Library and Ramona Harp in the Greer Memorial Library. Ms. Pepple stated that Human Resources had reviewed the request. Mr. White moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote was unanimous. There was no need for executive session. Mr. White moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Brown. Vote was unanimous. Chairman Shirley called to order the regular Board of Supervisors meeting. Mr. Wengert presented the demands awaiting approval. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. White. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented the request to approve the board minutes dated January 7, 2003. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. White. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert then presented the item of the selection of the new chairman and vice chairman for 2003. Mr. Brown made the motion to approve Mr. White as chairman and Mr. Brown as vice chairman for the 2003 year. Mr. White seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Mr. White took over the meeting as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wengert presented items 2 and 3, requesting the board accept the letter of resignation from County Recorder Jeanne Udall effective January 20, 2026 and to appoint Margaret Coalter as Recorder and requested authorization to fill the now vacant Chief Deputy position. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented notification of the swearing in ceremony for Ms. Coalter on January 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Superior Court. No action was needed or taken on this item. Commander Brian Hough with the Sheriff's Department, presented the request for authorization to accept the bid for law enforcement emergency equipment for seven (7) Tahoes from First In Inc., with the lowest bid of $23,910.96. Commander Hough stated that the normal bid specification process for the purchase of the emergency equipment was followed and requested authorization to accept and approve the low bid. Commander Hough stated that sealed bids were also received from Car Quest, Galls and Canyon State Emergency Products and the next best bid was around 26,000. Mr. Shirley moved to approve the low bid from First In Inc., seconded by Mr. Brown. Mr. White asked for any comments or questions. Hearing none, Vote was unanimous. Milton Ollerton, Democratic Party Chairman, presented the request for approval to appoint Sue Hall as a precinct committee person for the Springerville Precinct. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Mr. White asked if there were any questions or comments. Hearing none, vote was unanimous. Homer Rogers, Building Inspector, presented the item requesting approval for Tucson Electric Power Company to use the 1997 Uniform Building Code for the construction of Units 3 & 4. Mr. Rogers stated that in July of 2002, the board adopted the International Building Code 2000 but when Tucson Electric began designing the unit, they were using the 1997 Uniform Building Code and they would like to continue using it and that it was a good code. Mr. Rogers requested approval. Mr. Brown stated that he assumed one of the reasons for the request was that if they had to change over to the International Building Code it would be quite costly. Mr. Rogers agreed. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Mr. White asked if there were any other comments or questions. Robyn Rogers, a citizen of St. Johns, inquired as to if the code addressed the environmental issues that may have an effect on clean air. Mr. Rogers stated that this code does not address those issues and that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality handles air quality, this code only has to do with building. Mr. White called for a vote. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented notification that the 2002 Survey of Local Government Finances was available for review in his office and that this is an annual report that the county receives each year. No action was needed or taken. Ferrin Crosby, County Engineer, presented the request for approval of the Apache County Road Maintenance Inventory List. Mr. Crosby stated that this item was tabled from the last board meeting and a copy of the list is available in the County Manager's office. Mr. Shirley moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Brown. Mr. White stated that he may want to add and delete some from the list in the near future. Mr. Crosby stated that he could, that there is a provision within the intergovernmental agreement between the BIA and the Navajo Nation that allows the county to make modifications as the need arises whether a school bus takes a different route or retires from a route, we are able to make adjustments through the agreement. Mr. White called for a vote. Vote was unanimous. Ferrin Crosby, County Engineer, presented the item requesting approval to purchase a 2003 Chevrolet K2500 crew cab for District III Roads at a cost of $26,853.48 from State Purchasing. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Vote unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented the item requesting approval to donate a 1994 Chevrolet pick up to the city of St. Johns for the St. Johns Senior Citizens. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented the request to move the February 4, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting to February 5, 2026 due to a scheduling conflict. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley. Vote was unanimous. Ferrin Crosby, County Engineer, presented the request to award bid # 200311 for an all wheel drive motor grader for District II.. Empire Southwest RDO Equipment Cost $217,907.00 $229,800.00 Trade in -$25,000.00 -$67,500.00 Total $192,907.00 $162,300.00 Tax $12,153.14 $12,941.81 Freight $750.00 $600.00 Grand Total $205,810.00 $175,841.81 Guaranteed Max$205,810.00 $175,841.81 Repairs $5,500.00 $7,000.00 $211,310.00 $182,841.81 Guaranteed Min Bid (after 7 years or 7,000 hours) -$123,375.00 No Bid Total Motor Grader Bid $87,935.00 No Bid Mr. Crosby requested approval to award the bid to Empire Southwest since RDO did not meet all of the specifications outlined in the bid packet. Mr. Brown moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Shirley Vote was unanimous. Mr. Wengert presented the item of the resignation of Supervisor Joe Shirley effective January 21, 2003. Mr. Wengert stated that Mr. Shirley has been here for eighteen years and has brought stability and has been a good friend to the county, and has been a supervisor for the entire county, not just his district and he has been most appreciated for the fine work he has done, always taking time to travel within the county to review roads or planning and zoning issues and is sad to see him go even though it will bring good to a lot of people and it is a great honor for the county that he is President of the Navajo Nation and it is the first time in history that the president is from Apache County. Mr. Brown stated that the Navajo Nation's gain is our loss and he appreciated Mr, Shirley's efforts over the years and he looks forward to the great relationship continuing that will be a benefit to Apache County. Mr. Brown thanked President Shirley and stated that it was with reluctance that he made the motion to accept the resignation. Mr. White seconded the motion, stating that it has been an honor to serve with President Shirley together as members of the Board of Supervisors of this great county, and even though the board has not always agreed on the issues brought before them, President Shirley has contributed much to the county. Mr. White then called for a vote. Mr. Shirley stated that before the call for the vote, he had some sentiments he wanted to share. President Shirley stated that as outlined in his letter of resignation, it is with great reluctance that he resign. President Shirley stated that he is under no obligation to resign, that state and Navajo Nation laws do not require that he resign as Supervisor, but his calling as president is a humongous responsibility, and could not do justice to both positions. President Shirley stated that the entire county, the elected officials and staff in all three districts have been great and treated him very well, always with respect and that is why it is with great reluctance that he resign as Supervisor of District I, President Shirley stated that he began with the county in 1985 and is now in his 5th term as supervisor and has appreciated how the people have treated him over the years and he will always remember the people of Apache County. President Shirley stated that we have done a lot of good things together and had many accomplishments and it took a lot of work to get there and feels that he will be leaving a very stable county, but he is not going very far, most of Apache County is also on Navajo land and he knows the needs of the county; the roads, emergency services, the senior citizens etc., and he would like to believe that he will go on to the presidency to help the county and that he will be there to work with the Board of Supervisors and other elected officials as well as our sister counties, Navajo and Coconino. President Shirley stated that he wanted everyone to know that it comes from his heart when he says thank you and he will miss everyone. Mr. White then asked if anyone else had any comments. Sheriff Hounshell addressed the board and stated that he is going to miss President Shirley and wanted to thank him for everything he has done for the Sheriff's Department, the night vision, snow cat and the higher wages as well as the family values that he has taught. Sheriff went on to say that he appreciated Mr. Shirley showing up in the middle of a cold winter day to search for someone who is lost, or a man hunt that was not even in his district, but was there to offer food and assistance. Sheriff stated that he could go on and on about the things done by Mr. Shirley and the other board members. Sheriff Hounshell stated that we feel the loss even though he is leaving to a bigger, greater job and he wished him the best of luck with his new office and staff. Sheriff Hounshell stated that he and his staff are here if they are needed and wanted to personally thank President Shirley on behalf of law enforcement for everything he has done. Mr. White asked if there were any other comments. Hearing none, Mr. White called for a vote to accept President Shirley's resignation. Motion passed. Mr. White called for a short recess to present Mr. Shirley a gift from the board. Mr. White called the board meeting to order. Delwin Wengert presented the item requesting authorization to appoint Jim Claw to fill the vacant supervisor position in District I and fill the District Manager position in District I. Mr. White stated that before any action is taken on this item that during the last board meeting, there was a request from Mr. Shirley to appoint Mr. Claw, and at the same meeting there were some individuals present that expressed an interest in the position and as he and Supervisor Brown had stated during the last meeting, anyone interested should send in their letter of interest. Mr. White then stated that before we act on this item, we need to recognize those individuals who submitted their applications and hear from them if they would like. Mr. Brown stated that prior to Christmas, Judge Stoner came down and met with him regarding the position and prior to the January 7, 2026 board meeting, he received a letter of interest from Mr. Jackie Burbank. Mr. Brown stated that also before Christmas Mr. Jim Claw came down here and met with him regarding his interest in the position, so those three contacts were made prior to the January 7, 2026 board meeting. Mr. Brown stated that since Monday was a holiday, the required meeting posting date was Friday, January 17th at 8:30 in the morning and we did not receive any additional inquiries until the 4th letter of interest was received by fax from Alfred Yazzie Friday evening after the office was closed followed by additional information that was handed out this morning. Mr. Brown stated that as far as he was aware, that was the four individuals who have expressed their interest this particular position. Mr. White stated that the same individuals contacted him as well and as chairman, he would like to extend the opportunity for those individuals to address the board. Retired Judge Stoner addressed the board and stated that though he retired as Justice of the Peace, he is not leaving District I where his residence is located in Chinle. Mr. Stoner stated that he knows the county, the agencies and entities that he would deal with if he was appointed supervisor and he has great confidence in the board and would support their decision. Alfred Yazzie addressed the board and stated that he is a former council delegate and is interested in the position and had submitted his letter of interest and due to the holiday, he had trouble getting the documents together for the board and he had brought the rest of the documents with him today and it was best to take care of this issue the right way. Mr. White asked if Mr. Jackie Burbank was in the audience. Hearing no reply, Mr. White asked if Mr. Jim Claw wanted to address the board. Mr. Claw stated that he had submitted his letter of interest and his resume to the County Manager. Mr. White stated that the three individuals who submitted an interest have the qualifications, along with the letter of interest from Mr. Yazzie, there also is a letter of recommendation from Senator Jackson and other supporting documents. Mr. White stated that there also was a letter of support for Mr. Claw. And that he is also aware of supporters of Mr. Yazzie from District I as well. Mr. Brown stated that Judge Stoner's reputation speaks for itself, that he has served as Justice of the Peace with distinction and appreciates his friendship and coming to meet with him regarding the position. Mr. Brown stated that the one page letter from Mr. Burbank who is not present, speaks for itself, that there is simply not much there. Mr. Yazzie and Mr. Claw have submitted resumes, they have experience and if you weigh it out, Mr. Claw seems to have more experience in a multitude of issues. He has been chairman of the school board, president of the Chinle Chapter and has been the District Manager for Mr. Shirley for six or seven years. Mr. Brown went on to say that he is not sure how to weigh the applicants, that the statutes do not provide for an election in this case, so we are left to choose. That if Mr. Shirley, who has held the position for eighteen years, says that this individual (Mr. Claw) who has been his second in command and who he thinks would do the best job, for him that puts the question to rest. Mr. Brown went on to say that the interesting thing about Mr. Yazzie's paperwork that he received this morning, in the resolution from the Many Farms Chapter, they had their election on the 13th of December 2002, and we are just getting it this morning which is a little funny and what also if funny is they had a vote and 14 supported the resolution and 17 were against the resolution so it was not exactly a mandate from that particular chapter, for Mr. Yazzie. Mr. Brown stated that he would be interested in what the public has to say, but with that said, he moved to appoint Mr. Jim Claw to replace Mr. Shirley as Supervisor in District I. for the remainder of his term. Mr. Wengert, Clerk of the Board, seconded the motion. Mr. White stated that he would like to see some sort of a selection process, that there are two highly qualified gentleman and was thinking that there should be a selection process and interviewed. Mr. Wengert stated that like Mr. Brown, he also reviewed the four applications and Mr. Claw's experience as a district manager, his serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission and chairman of the school board, he has a proven track record and the primary service in District I and II is road maintenance and with his experience, the transition would be minimal and though Mr. Yazzie and Mr. Stoner are qualified, in his opinion, after weighing it all, Mr. Claw is the right choice. Mr. White stated that there is a motion and a second and asked if there was anyone else who had any comments. Hearing no reply, Mr. White called for a vote. Vote was unanimous. Mr. White stated that by vote of the board, he was now Supervisor for District I and asked if he had any comments. Mr. Claw thanked the board for their support and thanked Mr. Stoner and Mr. Yazzie and stated that he has known and worked with them on past issues and appreciated their interest and looked forward to working with everyone. Mr. Claw stated that he is an individual who has a mind of his own and he will be looking at, and taking on the county's issues on a case by case basis and will be as fair as he possibly can. Mr. Claw then thanked Mr. Shirley for his support. Mr. Wengert then presented the item of notification regarding the swearing in of Supervisor Claw to take place immediately after the board meeting instead of Friday. No board action was needed or taken. Mr. Wengert provided notice of a work session regarding health insurance. There was no need for executive session. The following demands were paid: ADAMS STREET RADIATOR $1,135.05 ADHS AZ HEALTH CARE COST $22,397.00 ADIRONDACK DIRECT $3,065.60 AMERICAN REGISTRY FOR INTERNET $2,500.00 APACHE COUNTY ECONOMIC $2,494.61 APACHE COUNTY SHERIFF'S $1,157.60 ASHTON'S REPAIR $1,330.64 AVAYA COMMUNICATIONS $1,371.65 AZ CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION $34,106.00 AZ DEPT OF REVENUE $1,651.84 AZ DEPT OF RISK MANAGMENT $1,870.51 AZ GUN RUNNERS $8,510.17 AZ WIRELESS & RADIO COMPANY $12,037.25 AZLGEBT $177,498.50 BECKER PETRO PRODUCTS $3,651.13 BILL'S DISCOUNT PARTS $1,043.92 CAPPS TRUCKING $22,125.00 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS $7,047.76 CELLULAR ONE NE ARIZONA $5,726.01 CHEVRON USA INC $1,388.92 COURTESY CHEVROLET $222,521.61 CYBER TRAILS $10,448.70 DESERT MOUNTAIN CORP. $9,085.11 ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE INC. $1,606.50 EMPIRE MACHINERY $2,862.78 FERRELLGAS $1,205.58 FRONTIER $3,143.55 GALLUP PUMPING SERVICE $2,100.00 GALLUP TRUCK SERVICE $1,543.82 GATLIN, ROBERT F. $3,932.00 GENESIS GLOBAL $14,595.00 GRUBER POWER SERVICES $2,470.69 HAYNES TEMPORARY PERSONNEL $2,128.40 HENDERSON, D. RAND, PC $2,907.50HILLYARD $2,173.20 HUNT, CONNIE $1,170.00 INDIAN CAPITOL DISTRIBUTING CO $4,024.35 JURY SYSTEMS INCORPORATED $1,940.00 LASSEN, ALBERT B. $2,355.00 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. $1,730.20 LEXIS-NEXIS MATTHEW BENDER $1,040.83 NAPA AUTO PARTS $4,858.24 NATIONAL ASSC. OF COUNTIES $1,212.00 NAVAJO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPV $25,000.00 NAVAJO NATION OIL / $9,963.70 NAVOPACHE ELECTRIC COOP $10,539.11 NICHOLSON, JULIE ANN $1,260.00 NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT CO. $3,588.07 OPTICON INC. $1,163.00 PULSIPHER, SHIRLEY $1,700.82 QUILL CORP. $6,792.40 RAY, SHARON MARIE $1,800.00 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF AZ. INC. $5,798.78SADLER, TERESA $1,160.00 SENSORMATIC $10,141.61SOUTHWEST GENERAL TIRE SERVICE $1,230.91 ST. JOHNS CITY $3,838.13 ST. JOHNS UNITED DRUG $2,525.11STATE BAR OF ARIZONA $2,265.00 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC $14,077.50 TRANSCOR AMERICA, LLC $4,811.00 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $20,000.00 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA $4,000.00 VALLEY AUTO PARTS $1,891.30 WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. $1,508.26 WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR. $14,354.75 WHITE MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING $1,137.14 WHITE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL $3,936.02 Mr. White recessed the meeting. Judge Nelson administered the oath of office to Mr. Jim Claw. After the swearing ceremony, President Shirley excused himself from the remainder of the meeting to attend to other pressing matters. Mr. White called to order the board meeting and stated that newly appointed Recorder, Margaret Coalter had requested to take the oath of office since Judge Nelson was present and had the oath of office certificate. The board remained in recess while the oath was administered. Mr. White reconvened the meeting. Supervisor Claw joined the other supervisors on the podium and Chairman White informed Supervisor Claw that his only restriction was that he would not be able to vote for 24 hours. A work session was held regarding health insurance and the county wellness program presented by Erin Collins and Sheri Gallagher. The board was updated on the rising medical costs and the possible impact a productive wellness program would provide. No action was taken. Mr. Brown moved to adjourn the board meeting, seconded by Mr. White. Motion passed. Approved this 5th day of February, 2003. /s/ Tom M. White, Jr. Chairman /s/ Delwin Wengert Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Published in the White Mountain Independent February 14, 2026 disk (WMI 4491, A, 1x, 2/14/03)
Public Notice ID: 1562157.HTM
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