Daily Archives: January 7, 2012

Coconino County Parks and Recreation to Automate Services

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County residents waiting until the New Year to reserve picnic ramadas at County parks can make their reservations beginning March 1.

Traditionally, visitors to parks managed by the County Parks and Recreation Department could reserve ramadas beginning Jan. 1, but the County is in the process of switching over to a new recreation-management system to assist in managing the parks.

When up and running within the coming months, the Internet-based system will allow visitors to reserve campsites for the summer season at Fort Tuthill Park between May 1 and Sept. 30. The public can receive information on the entire County Park system at www.coconino.az.gov/parks.

Ramada reservations will begin March 1 and can be done Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ramadas can only be reserved by calling the County Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 679-8000 or in person at Fort Tuthill County Park at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop.

Coconino County Supt. of Schools Seeks Applicants to Fill Void on Maine School Board

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Coconino County Supt. of Schools Seeks Applicants to Fill Void on Maine School Board

PARKS, Ariz. – Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Maine Consolidated Unified School District Governing Board.

A vacancy was left after Board Member Scott Pomeroy resigned with one year left on his term. In an effort to meet the needs of the community and the District, Kelty is seeking applications for those interested in serving the remainder of the term, which runs from January to Dec.31, 2012.

To be eligible to serve on a school district governing board:

• A candidate must be a registered voter of the State of Arizona;

• A candidate must be a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to  the appointment;

• A candidate or their spouse may not be an employee of the district.

Those interested in serving on the MCUSD Governing Board should mail a letter of interest to Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty at 2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ  86004; e-mail at Email; or fax to 928-679-8077.

The candidate’s email, telephone number and home address must be included in the letter. Once a letter of interest is received, an application for appointment will be sent to the candidate. All letters of interest and applications should be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Jan. 12.

An advisory committee consisting of district residents and a current board member will be assembled to conduct interviews and advise Superintendent Kelty on the appointment.

APS asks for rate increase for July 1

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Perrin Ranch wind farm

The windmills where not even built at the Perrin Ranch wind farm before the Arizona Public Service utility company asked for a raise. A June 1 press release asked the Arizona Corporation Commission for a rate increase of 6.6% effective July 1 of this year. For a customer using 1100 kilowatts, that translates to $135.61 a month, according to their press release.

“Two years ago, we came together with the ACC and 21 other stakeholders to create a long-term vision for Arizona’s energy future. That shared vision includes continued upgrades to our power grid, ambitious goals for a cleaner energy supply and new energy efficiency programs for our customers,” said Don Robinson, APS President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are meeting those goals and spending about $1 billion each year to create a cleaner, reliable and more efficient energy future for Arizona. Now we are asking the ACC to continue its support of this plan.”

“The rate request also would enable the company to incorporate more smart technology into Arizona’s electric grid and enhance control for customers over their energy use and bills,” according to the press release. “Smart technology” translates, most likely, to “smart meters” which not only monitors your electrical use, but phone, Internet and other uses of electricity. Opponents of the smart meter technology claim that it is essentially an invasion of your Fourth Amendment rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. One video shows how to opt out of the program.
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