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Beginning Friday, May 26, at 8 a.m., the following activities are prohib- ited: - Building, maintaining, attend- ing, or using a fi re, campfi re, char- coal, coal, or wood stove fi re, except within a developed recreation site, or improved site. - Smoking, except within an en- closed vehicle or building. Smoking is prohibited in all federal build- ings. - Discharging a fi rearm, air rifl e or gas gun, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, fed- eral, or tribal law, and regulations. - Fireworks and exploding tar- gets are prohibited year-round on federally managed lands in Arizona. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters possessing shut-off devices are allowed. When using a portable stove, make sure the area is clear of grass and other vegetation and on a stable surface to prevent stoves from tipping and starting a fi re. BLM fire restrictions update Residents and visitors should check with respective county and municipal governments for infor- mation on fi re restrictions in those jurisdictions. Fire conditions as well as localized closures and restrictions are subject to change. Tribal, federal, state, and local mandates are different, they may have some differences in their restriction notices. Variations are possible, and visitors should check with the most local offi ce for area- specifi c restrictions and regula- tions. Violation of restrictions is punish- able by fi ne, imprisonment or both. Violators may also be held person- ally responsible for reimbursement of fi re suppression costs. To further help to prevent wild- fi res, never throw cigarettes out of a vehicle window. Use an ashtray instead. Never park a vehicle over dry grass as the underside of a ve- hicle can get hot enough to ignite the vegetation. Make sure your ve- hicle is in good operating condition, tires are well infl ated, and check for any dragging metal or chains from towed trailers. For a more detailed explanation concerning agency restrictions and fi re information in general, please contact the nearest land manage- ment agency offi ce where you plan to work or play or visit https://wildlandfi re.az.gov/fi re-re- strictions Council Meeting recap of June 13, 2023 Quartzsite, Town Council members approved Consent Agenda items Ledger of Accounts Paid in the to- tal amount of $264,749.03, and the following minutes: Work Session Meeting of May 23, 2023 and Regu- lar Meeting of May 23, 2023. Council approved Resolution no. 23- 05, appointing Town manager, Jim Ferguson as the designated chief fi - nancial offi cer (CFO) for the purpose of submitting the Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) to the Ari- zona Auditor General's Offi ce for fi scal year 2024. Deputy Town manager Kiki Tunnell presented the request, which has to be approved on an annual basis. Council approved and adopted the Town of Quartzsite Public Safety Personnel Retirement Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) Extension Policy. By allowing this extension the Town is able to retain experienced public safety personnel for a longer period of time if mem- bers so choose. Council appointed Pamela Tague as the new Community Board Member of Quartzsite Special Projects (QSP) fi lling the vacancy created with the resignation of Doug Ross. Council approved the negotiated Contract for Services between the Town and Pamela Shirley, Town Magistrate. Town Attorney Joe Es- tes informed the council that their items of interest were included in the contract. Council voted to approve the amended Contract for Services be- tween the Town and Town Manager Jim Ferguson. Council voted to approve Ordi- nance 23.02 Town Zoning Article V, Paragraph 4, General Agriculture to include regulations for issuing a Temporary Use Permit for boarding camels in the Town. Council voted to approve Ordi- nance 23.03 to change the speed limit on Kofa Ave. between Cowell St. and Quail Trail St. from 35 MPH to 25 MPH.

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