Daily Archives: January 11, 2017

Williams responds to overturned semi on I-40

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WILLIAMS – Williams first responders responded to an overturned semi-truck on I-40 about five-miles east of Williams about 9:10 a.m. The multi-agency response also consisted of Arizona Department of Public Safety, Lifeline ambulance and animal control from Flagstaff.

A semi-truck with a load of chicken overturned on I-40 westbound about five-miles west of Williams landing approximately 130-feet off of the freeway. The driver suffered minor lacerations to the face and was transported by Lifeline Ambulance to Flagstaff Medical Facility.

The driver had five Chihuahuas in the cab which appear to have not been injured. The report is three Chihuahua adults and two pups. A team from Flagstaff was dispatched to take care of the dogs.

Williams council meeting tomorrow, January 12

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WILLIAMS – The Williams City Council meets in regular session tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the council chambers at 113 South First Street.

After the standard pledge, invocation and approval of the last minutes, there will be any scheduled presentations and public participation.

The main items under consideration are;

  1. Review and consider the Coconino County amended Ordinance regarding the addition of Vapor products (e-cigarette) regulating the placement, Storage and Display of Tobacco Products and Vending Machines that dispense Tobacco Products. (Limiting youth access to tobacco and vapor products in Coconino County)
  2. Discussion and possible approval of a contract with Hazen & Sawyer Engineers to perform grant funded water conservation study to improve utility processes.
  3. Discussion and possible decision of a financing agreement with APS for the Garland Prairie Electric Project.

Afterward the council will adjourn to Executive Session and re-convene if necessary.