(Deming) – The Deming city councilors voted Monday night to declare extreme drought conditions within the city limits and impose restrictions on the use of fireworks.
Fire Chief Edgar Davalos said the city has year-round limits on the types of fireworks that can be sold, but the proclamation imposes the maximum restrictions allowed by state statute governing drought conditions.
Davalos said the proclamation restricts the use of fireworks to barren areas or areas with a readily available water source.
The restrictions will be in effect for 30 days – through July 9th.
County Manager Tink Jackson, who attended the city council meeting, said there is a similar item on the county commission’s agenda for Thursday evening’s meeting.
The councilors also approved writing off over $480,000 in uncollectable utility and ambulance bills dating back four years… voted to raise the Motor Vehicle Division administrative fee from $2.50 to $5… and approved the promotion of Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin Hensley to captain, replacing Ken McFaul who retired.
The councilors decided not to raise solid waste fees as recommended by a recent utility analysis until efforts could be made to increase efficiency at the landfill and in other areas.
Fire Chief Edgar Davalos said the city has year-round limits on the types of fireworks that can be sold, but the proclamation imposes the maximum restrictions allowed by state statute governing drought conditions.
Davalos said the proclamation restricts the use of fireworks to barren areas or areas with a readily available water source.
The restrictions will be in effect for 30 days – through July 9th.
County Manager Tink Jackson, who attended the city council meeting, said there is a similar item on the county commission’s agenda for Thursday evening’s meeting.
The councilors also approved writing off over $480,000 in uncollectable utility and ambulance bills dating back four years… voted to raise the Motor Vehicle Division administrative fee from $2.50 to $5… and approved the promotion of Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin Hensley to captain, replacing Ken McFaul who retired.
The councilors decided not to raise solid waste fees as recommended by a recent utility analysis until efforts could be made to increase efficiency at the landfill and in other areas.
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