Monthly Archives: November 2015

Arizona, New Mexico, Lag Nevada In Construction Jobs

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Construction job totals fell in Arizona and New Mexico but continued to be the fastest growing sector in Nevada over the past year, according to data recently released by the three states.

In Arizona and New Mexico, unemployment rates increased by tenths of a percent with New Mexico falling to 6.7 percent, up two tenths from July and Arizona increased two tenths from 6.1 percent in July to 6.3 percent in August.

Nevada continued it’s job growth for the 54th consecutive month. Nevada’s unemployment rate sits at a seasonally adjusted 6.8 percent in August, which is down relative to a year ago, and is at the lowest rate it has been since July 2008.

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Spoiled Rotten has new stock in for winter

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640-15-11-11-03WILLIAMS — Williams has already been hit with a cold blast and it isn’t winter yet. Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique at 516 East Route 66 (near Goldies Route 66 Diner and I-40 Fleet Services) has stocked up on some winter wear for the pets. Until December 1 all non-food items are 30% off. They also just received a new line of crates. Along with the toys, winter wear and backpacks you are sure find something for the pet.
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Backpacks also available.

Backpacks also available.


Science Diet foods and treats also available. Food items are NOT 30% off.

Science Diet foods and treats also available. Food items are NOT 30% off.

Williams City Council agenda items for tonight

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WILLIAMS — The meeting, as usual, will begin with public participation. Citizens are given five-minutes to discuss a topic. They may be granted additional time by the council.

The Council cannot act upon items presented during the public participation portion of the agenda. Individual Council members may ask questions of the public or may respond to any criticisms, but the members are prohibited by the open meeting law from discussing or considering the items among themselves until the time that the matter is officially placed on the agenda.

The open meeting law does, however, allow the City Council to ask staff to review a matter or ask that it be placed on a future Council agenda.

The council will Approval of Purchase Orders and Approval of Check Register for Month Ending October 31, 2015.

The Council will hear a proposal from Randy Feucht of Running Water regarding locating a water hauling facility on City-owned property and may direct Staff on how to proceed.

The Council will also discuss a proposal from SBA Communications to extend two existing ground leases located at 502 East Route 66 and 1211 West Route 66 and may direct Staff on how to proceed.

AZPDES for City of Globe

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PROPOSED ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (AZPDES) RENEWAL PERMIT

Pursuant to the Clean Water Act and in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R18-9-A907, the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) proposes to issue an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Permit to discharge pollutants to Waters of the United States to the following applicant, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions:

Public Notice No. 16-25
Published on November 11, 2015 Published in the Arizona Silver Belt

AZPDES Permit No. AZ0020249
City of Globe
Globe Wastewater Treatment Plant
2005 N. Pinal Creek Rd.
Globe, AZ 85501

The City of Globe applied for a renewal AZPDES permit for the proposed discharge of up to 1.2 million gallons per day (mgd) of treated domestic wastewater from the Globe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Pinal Creek in the Salt River Basin in Township 1 N, Range 15 E, Section 14, in Gila County, Arizona. The Globe WWTP is a publicly owned treatment works that receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the city of Globe. A sludge disposal area is located on the WWTP site.

The permit and fact sheet may be viewed online at http://www.azdeq.gov/cgi-bin/vertical.pl by typing the permit number in the box left of “Search Event”. The public notice and related documentation also are available for public review, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the ADEQ Records Center, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85007. In Phoenix, please call (602) 771-4380 or e-mail recordscenter@azdeq.gov 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment to review the file.

Persons may submit comments or request a public hearing on the proposed action in writing, to Richard Mendolia, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, 1110 W. Washington St., 5415B-3, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. All written comments received by ADEQ by the close of business on the date 30 days after publication of this notice will be considered in the final permit decision. A public hearing request must be in writing and must include the reasons for such request. If there is a significant degree of public interest, the Director will hold a hearing in accordance with A.A.C. R18-9-A908(B).

Kaibab National Forest offers free Christmas tree permits to fourth graders

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WILLIAMS — The Kaibab National Forest is pleased to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit, while supplies last, through the Every Kid in a Park initiative.

Every Kid in a Park is a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of conservationists. All fourth graders are eligible to receive a fourth grade pass that allows free access to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year.

In support of this initiative, the Forest Service is making available a free Christmas tree permit to every interested fourth grader with a fourth grade pass. For additional information about the initiative and how to obtain a pass, visit www.everykidinapark.gov.

In order to receive a free Christmas tree permit from the Kaibab National Forest, the fourth grader must be present with the fourth grade pass.

Contact information for each ranger district is as follows:

North Kaibab Ranger District, 430 S. Main St., Fredonia, AZ 86022; (928) 643-7395.
Tusayan Ranger District, 176 Lincoln Log Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023; (928) 638-2443.
Williams Ranger District, 742 S. Clover Rd., Williams, AZ 86046; (928) 635-5600.

Visit the Kaibab National Forest website for additional information on Christmas tree permits.

Kaibab National Forest accepting applications for fire positions

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Do you know someone who may be interested in a career in fire on the Kaibab? From Nov. 2 to Dec. 1, 2015, individuals can apply for fire positions on forests in the U.S. Forest Service Southwestern Region, including on the Kaibab!

The Kaibab National Forest currently has three vacant positions that will be filled during Fire Hire. However, more positions could become available.

For additional information and resources, visit the Kaibab National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/kaibab/home/?cid=FSEPRD478964 or follow us on Twitter by texting ‘follow kaibabnf’ to 40404. Detailed Fire Hire information for the entire Southwestern Region, which details all available positions and the process by which to apply to those positions, is available at http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd476214.pdf.

South Zone fire managers to treat piles during predicted snow

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WILLIAMS — Fire managers on both the Tusayan and Williams Ranger Districts will be completing pile burns across the two southern districts of the Kaibab National Forest. The pile burns help remove fuel sources from the forest, and can be conducted while snow is on the ground to help mitigate fire intensity.

Tusayan Ranger District: Fire crews will treat 122 acres of piles adjacent to Forest Road 311, near Russell Wash, to the east of Tusayan. There are no predicted smoke impacts to Tusayan.

Williams Ranger District: Fire crews will be treating 233 acres of piles near the intersection of Forest Road 141 and Forest Road 102, south of Sherwood Forest, near McDougal Flat. Smoke impacts to Sherwood Forest are expected to be minimal.

All prescribed burning on the Kaibab National Forest is subject to approval by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and appropriate weather conditions. For additional information on the Smoke Management Division of the ADEQ and to view prescribed burns authorized on any given day, please visit www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/smoke/index.html.

Additional information, photos and maps are available through the following resources: InciWeb inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4112/ and inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4113/; Kaibab National Forest Fire Information Phone Line (928) 635-8311; Text Message – text ‘follow kaibabnf’ to 40404.

ADOT, Arizona benefit from armed forces Transition Assistance Program

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PHOENIX — With more than 300 employees having served in the U.S. armed forces, the Arizona Department of Transportation is an active participant in the federal Transition Assistance Program connecting those leaving military service with jobs.

“Thank you to all veterans whose sacrifice allows all of us the privilege of living in a free country,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “If you are preparing and looking forward to continuing your public service, we invite you to help create and maintain a transportation system that meets today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.”

The Transition Assistance Program, created by a 2011 law and administered by the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, helps service members develop comprehensive plans to pursue education, search for jobs or start businesses after their military careers. Its training program, known as Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success), includes a mandatory five-day workshop and additional days of optional training depending on an individual’s chosen career path.

ADOT is a fixture at employment fairs organized by the Transition Assistance Program at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. As part of that, ADOT created a step-by-step guide for military personnel interested in applying for employment with state agencies.

As of June, 334 ADOT employees identified themselves as veterans.

“The skills and accountability that come with military experience allow ADOT to better provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation system that improves the quality of life in this state,” Halikowski said.

For more information about the Transition Assistance Program administered by the U.S. Air Force, please visit www.afpc.af.mil/lifeandcareer/transition.asp.

Utility work scheduled tomorrow on State Route 89 in Chino Valley

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CHINO VALLEY — State Route 89, at milepost 329, near Perkinsville Road in Chino Valley will be restricted to one lane in both directions tomorrow (Nov. 10) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for utility work.

Drivers can expect minimal delays during work hours.

The closures will provide a safe work zone for utility relocations as part of an upcoming ADOT project.

ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. Law enforcement personnel will be present to enforce the closures as they occur.