TOWN OF DEWEY-HUMBOLDT P.O. BOX 69 The Dewey-Humboldt HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 www.dhaz.gov Newsletter Vol. 11 Issue 7 (928) 632-7362 July 2016 NEWS FROM TOWN HALL move contaminants from the site; and (3) begin a public comment period in connec- By Yvonne Kimball, Town Manager tion with its proposal…” We thank Sena- An array of items are in motion in tor McCain for his response and eagerly Town Hall. Recently, the budget; Main wait to see what will happen next. Street’s traffic light; Superfund Sites; Wa- Meanwhile, the University of Arizona ter Quality; “Firewise”; and the Candidate Superfund Research Program presented (Mayor/Council) Election are the buzz some of their research projects before the words. Let me take a moment to update Council at the June 7th council meeting. you on these matters. You can listen to the presentation by go- The Town has been working on the ing to www.dhaz.gov, click the “meetings” IN THIS ISSUE: Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget. The Final link on the front page. 4th of July Bash pg 3 Budgets are expected to be adopted by Additionally, the Town Council decid- Activity Center pg 3 the Council in July. Although the budget ed to continue this year’s Well Water Test AFF Call 4 Participants pg 6 is still under discussion, the Council has Kit Program in the coming fiscal year and American Legion pg 5 authorized funds for Firewise Programs; a is also considering instituting a program to Free Dumpster Day Program; contin- Coffee With Town Mgr pg 6 encourage our residents who are con- ued Well Water Testing; and Educational cerned about the drinking water quality to Community Growth pg 2 Grants Programs. The Council also DHHS Poker Run pg 5 find a solution. Details will be available authorized funds to continue supporting soon. DH Library News pg 4 the Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society DH Candidate Forum pg 3 and the Mayer Area Meals on Wheels The Tenderfoot Fire broke out on DH Town Meetings pg 5 program. If you are interested in the de- June 8th near Yarnell (the same day the Farmers Market pg 6 tails of the budget, please call the Town town held its first “Firewise” neighbor- hood meeting); then on June 11th and Fire Restrictions pg Manager at 632-7362. 2 17th, two structure fires broke out in the Friends of Library pg 6 In the past few weeks, the installation east Blue Hills area in Dewey-Humboldt. HUSD Summer Food pg 4 of a new traffic signal was in full swing at These unfortunate incidents manifest the July Holidays/Events pg 5 the corner of Main Street and S.R. 69. importance of being “Firewise”. Council Volunteers Needed pg 6 This $329,000 project consists of installa- has endorsed the community-wide and Why Serve on Council? pg 5 tion of a new traffic signal system; con- agency-wide Firewise effort. Town Staff struction of new sidewalk; sidewalk has been going door to door to promote ramps; pavement markings; and drainage the program and the “defensible space” SAVE THE DATE! improvements. The entire program is grant opportunity that is being offered by The Dewey – Hum- funded by federal and state funds. It is the Prescott Area Wildland Urban Inter- boldt Historical Society also a result of tenacious, persuasive ef- face Committee (PAWUIC). Further, on would like to invite you all to fort by the past and the present councils June 8th, the Foothills East and Blue Hills the Agua Fria Festival, Sat- and staff. According to ADOT, the full Firewise Committee meeting was held urday, October 1st, on signal light is expected to be in operation at Town Hall. Residents from these Main Street in Humboldt. in July. Town Council decided to have a neighborhoods heard presentations from Starting the day will be dedication ceremony once the new light is the Central Yavapai Fire District (CYFD), the popular Pet Parade. functional. The Dedication is likely to take Prescott National Forest (PNF) and the This has always been a fa- place in August. Stay tuned! Prescott Area Wildland Urban Interface vorite among kids and adults As many know, the Council wrote Committee (PAWUIC). The next meeting alike and so much fun for Senator McCain a letter to plead for his of the Firewise Committee will be held at the pets too. assistance on the EPA Superfund Site Town Hall on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Next will be the Main Cleanup Process. Several members had Come join your neighbors as they explore Street Parade, the theme met with him in person concerning the the process of creating defensible space of which will be The Old matter. Senator McCain responded to from wildfire. For further information, West. It will start at 9 a.m. Council by personally advising the EPA please call Steven Brown at 632-7362. This day will be filled Administrator McCarthy of the following: “I On the Mayor/Council election front, with events of Fun, Food, ask, on behalf of the Town of Dewey- Town Clerk/Election Officer, Judy Morgan, Games, Music, and lots of Humboldt, that you (1) indicate when the has an update included in the newsletter. Old West History for all so EPA will complete its study of cleanup You can also mark your calendars now! alternatives; (2) release a proposal to re- Town News—Continued on Page 2 2 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter Town News—Continued from Page 1 find begins at Main Street and goes along the latest information on the Town’s Huron St. to the school area; the sec- REGIONAL NEWS election on the town’s website at ond is the Blue Hills Farm #3 that con- www.dhaz.gov. sists of Graham Way, McAllister Drive, PRESCOTT NATIONAL Montezuma Way, and Manzanita FOREST AND YAVAPAI Town Candidate Election Up- Blvd. We will be improving the date - Town Clerk/Election Officer drainage and the roads in this area. COUNTY IMPLEMENT Judy Morgan. The Town of Dewey- Town Council also authorized an addi- FIRE RESTRICTIONS Humboldt is holding its Candidate tional $20,000 to ensure a complete Election on August 30, 2016. Ten Campfire, smoking, and shooting scope of work can be done. After a restrictions are in effect on the Prescott candidates’ names will appear on the bidding process, the contract has National Forest and in the unincorpo- ballot for 1 Mayor seat and 3 Council been awarded to a local contractor, rated areas of Yavapai County. Forest seats. They are as follows. Earth Resources, Inc. Construction Managers and County Supervisors have MAYOR (1 seat): Terry Nolan and has already begun for Huron St. side- determined that key criteria have been Doug Treadway. reached to warrant taking these restrictive walks; residents can expect to see actions. These include rapid drying of live COUNCIL (3 seats): Lori Crofutt, activities in the Blue Hills Farm #3 ar- and dead forest vegetation, escalating fire John Hughes, Kevin Leonard, Dennis ea in early July. Please use caution weather conditions, the level of firefighting Repan, Denise Rogers, Amy Tim- and watch for workers and equipment resource commitments in the area, and mons, Victoria J. Wendt, and Nancy while traveling through these areas. increased forest visitor use. These re- Wright. Please park vehicles off the roads and strictions will remain in effect until August shoulders during the construction. 15 or when officials determine that condi- The Clerk’s office is accepting tions have changed sufficiently to reduce write-in candidate nomination papers The projects should all be complete by the end of summer. the risk of human-caused wildfire. until July 21, 2016, 5:00 p.m. A write The following fire restrictions will be -in candidate is a candidate in an The monsoon season will begin in effect for all national forest lands within election whose name does not ap- soon. In preparation of this season the entire Prescott National Forest bound- pear on the ballot, but for whom vot- the Public Works Department would ary, and all of unincorporated Yavapai ers may vote nonetheless by writing like to remind everyone to be careful. County: in the person's name. Washes that flow this time of year may Campfires, charcoal grills, and stove You should see campaign signs have unstable bottoms while the water fires (wood, charcoal, and coal burning) going up around town starting in July. is flowing. We recommend going an- are prohibited on all Prescott National State laws prohibit tampering with other way or waiting until the water Forest lands, roads, and trails; except (removing, altering or defacing) politi- recedes and you are able to see the within developed recreation sites where grills and campfire rings are provided. cal signs. If you feel there is a sign bottom. In preparing for a major event you may need to have some sand- (The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lan- creating a potential hazardous public terns or heating devices is allowed provid- safety issue, please contact the town. bags available. The Yavapai County Flood Control usually has sandbags ing such devices meet the fire under writ- er’s specifications for safety). The last day to register to vote and sand for pick-up at various loca- in the Primary Election is August tions. You may contact them at (928)- Smoking is prohibited except within 1, 2016. This is for both state and 771-3197 to get the exact locations, if enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed federal elections. You can register needed. Lastly, if you find or see an recreation sites where the area is cleared online at the Service Arizona website area in Town that has been damaged of all flammable material.