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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02City of Chubbuc* 1Yewsfetter Vol. 4 Issue 2 Message from the Mayor: February 2009 We have had couple of pretty good snow events this year so far. We appreciate having a winter that provides snow in the mountains, just waiting to fill the reservoirs for this summer. Winter weather creates its usual problems with slick roads, cold cars in the morning, and snow removal. I have seen our city crews work very hard to keep traffic moving as safely as possible. Of course, our Police Department recommends slowing down and being extra courte- ous driving on slick and icy roads. Your help is necessary in keeping your sidewalks and driveways cleared of snow, and people who are willing to help neighbors who have trouble doing it themselves are truly appreciated. I hope you take the time to look at the information we have provided in this newsletter. Even though it may not all apply to each of you, we hope it will provide information that will be beneficial to many of you. Thank you for all the responses to our recycling survey. We will continue to collect feedback on the website. Because the economic situation includes the volatility of the value of recycled material, we are not prepared this month to provide any addi- tional information on our potential curbside recycling plans. We hope to be able to do so next month. I was privileged to give the State of the City Address in the first City Council Meeting of the year. As I mentioned there, the well being of the city is very dependant on the. makeup and character of its citizens. We are very fortunate in those who have chosen to make Chubbuck their home. If you would like to read my annual message, you can find it at the top of the Home page on the Government tab of the city website at www.cityofchubbuck.us. As city leaders, we appreciate the support and positive input that we receive. I know that many good and charitable acts are performed every day just neighbor to neighbor. I believe the future of Chubbuck is bright. Thank you to all of you who make Chubbuck such a great place to live and do business. Mayor England GARBAGE PICKUP Garbage pickups will be on time during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19th. BASEBALL REGISTRATION SATURDAYS: FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 7 & MARCH 14 At CITY HALL (5160 Yellowstone) from 10 AM to 3 PM TIGER/TEE BALL ("T -Ball") $25.00 Boys & Girls Ages 4-8 (must be age before May 1st) T -Ball will start in June and run for six weeks. BOYS BASEBALL $80.00 Ages 9-14 . (must be age before May 1st) Boys baseball runs from April to the end of June. GIRLS SOFTBALL $35.00 Ages 9-14 (must be age before January 1st) Girls softball runs from late April to the end of June. For questions call: T -ball - Kimberly Nalley 479-6666 Baseball - Jimmy Robinson 317-4181 Softball - Kathy Alley 221-1387 You may also register at City Hall on Monday -Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM Partners for Prosperity, an organi- zation dedicated to reducing pov- erty and increasing prosperity in Eastern Idaho, has created the C.A.S.H. (Creating Assets, Sav- ings and Hope) Campaign Coali- tion. The purpose is to increase awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other cred- its during tax season for working individuals and families, and to link them to financial education and wealth -building programs. EITC is a refundable federal tax credit. Statistics show that many people in eastern Idaho who qual- ify for the EITC do not apply. To learn more about the C.A.S.H. Campaign, contact Delveme Sea- man, the Earned Income Tax Credit Coordinator with Partners for Prosperity, at 785-0059 or 251- 5076. Partners for Prosperity and the C.A.S.H Campaign Coalition will World Special Olympics Torch Run The Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg will be coming through Eastern Idaho on Febru- ary 2, 2009. The torch will enter Idaho on Janu- ary 29th and will travel throughout Idaho on its way to Boise, Idaho for the Special Olympics World Winter Games. You can see the "Flame of Hope" as it makes its way through Idaho in several Southeastern Idaho cities. The flame has been highlighted in runs and ceremonies in Costa Rica, South Africa and India. Stops were made in Shanghai, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. The Flame will travel through several Idaho Cities as well. Following is a list of dates and times the torch will be coming through your area. February 2nd: Preston 9:05 AM Montpelier 10:00 AM Malad 11:45 AM Soda Springs 12:00 PM McCammon 1:30 PM Inkom 2:15 PM Pocatello 3:50 PM Idaho State University 3:15 PM Chubbuck 5:10 PM February 3rd: 4 American Falls 8:30 AM For questions please contact Lt. Jean Higgins of the Chubbuck Police Department at 208-239-3254 also work to increase public aware- ness and utilization of no -cost tax services provided to low-income individuals, families and seniors by the American Association of Re- tired People (AARP). For dates, times, and locations of AARP tax preparation sites: Call the Idaho Careline by dialing 211 or call 1-888- AARPNOW. Or visit www.y4yeid.org/cash. Lcu EPA Agreement The City of Chubbuck is co -permittee with the City of Pocatello, Ban- nock County and Idaho Transportation Department on a National Pol- lutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit for storm water discharges. That is a big mouthful, nevertheless, it is a requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency that municipal areas greater than 50,000 in population enter into these agreements with the EPA. Our local agreement was effective over two years ago, and there are a number of control measures which each of the co - permittees must address. EPA control measures include the following six areas: • public education & outreach • public involvement / participation • illicit (illegal) discharge detection & elimination • construction site storm water runoff control post construction storm water management in new development and redeveloping areas pollution prevention & good housekeeping for municipal operations Necessary Ordinances One of the ominous requirements of the permit is to develop strict or- dinances regulating construction site storm water runoff and erosion control and sedimentation from construction sites. Other ordinances regulating unauthorized illicit discharges into the storm water system, together with preventing trash, dirt and other debris from blowing into the streets and storm drains are also needed. At the present time, the city is deliberating over the required ordi- nances. Compliance to these ordinances will require that contractors of all sorts, including home builders and their subcontractors, change many past practices to become better stewards of storm water runoff. Enforcement will also cause greater expense to the city. We encour- age you to inquire what requirements might be and what impacts they might have in upcoming months and years. Feel free to call the of- fices, if you have any questions regarding the ordinances now under consideration. We welcome your input.