Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11City of Chubbuck Newsletter November 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 11 Message from the Mayor: Thankfully, we have already had some good storms that have provided a great start to our water year. Sustained rain that turns to a wet snow helps to saturate the ground, which allows more of the winter snow pack to runoff in the spring to refill the reservoirs. Just a last minute reminder that the Chubbuck Police are sponsoring a "Trunk or Treat' activity on Halloween Day from 5:30 to 7:30. They will be providing candy and safety items that will help youngsters be seen in the dark. The Pine Ridge Mall will also provide trick or treating from 6:30 to 8:30 They ask that masks, heavily painted faces or hoods not be worn. We are asking peo- ple in neighborhoods who prefer children NOT visit to please leave the porch lights off. Have a safe and fun Halloween. I encourage you to pay special attention to each of the items in this Newsletter. They contain detailed information that you may want to have on hand for future reference. Some of the information is new, and some are reminders of regular procedures. Hav- ing the county administer our city elections and the city beginning to provide our own garbage service is new for us. We think these are positive steps in the right direction for our growing city. Please take the time to get to know the views of the candidates running for city council, and then remember to vote. They are all good people who would serve our city well. This is one of the activities we can participate in that will keep Chubbuck a great place to live and do business! Mayor England Your ]Yew Garbage Service Provider Is: IIsi City growth has reached the point where it makes sense for city em- ployees to handle our own gar- bage collection service, instead of hiring a contractor. The City Council carefully considered the undertaking, and they agreed the time has come for us to buy trucks, install fuel tanks, hire drivers, and take care of our sani- tation customers. As of Decem- ber 1, our Maintenance Depart- ment will begin providing gar- bage collection service to both residential and commercial cus- tomers within the city limits. We are committed to making our collection service the best it can be. Getting started will involve a learning process for both the of- fice and the sanitation employ- ees, so we do ask for a little pa- tience, but we are fully capable of making our service something you can count on The last week in November, we will be picking up the Snake River Dispose -All garbage carts on your current pickup day, after they are emptied, and replacing them with new ones, so you will not be left without a container. Starting the first of December, we will follow a new pickup schedule. Be sure to watch for the flyer that will be delivered with your cart. It will contain important information about your pickup day and holidays. Winter snows cause many problems for not only the traveling public, but also those street employees trying to re- move it from the street. We do our best to remove the snow as quickly and effi- ciently as possible, given our crews and equipment. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you and clarify some aspects of our snow removal policy. *� When a storm occurs or begins dur- ing off-duty hours (as most storms do), the police notify the maintenance man or crews on call to respond and begin removing snow. Over the years, we have developed a list of trouble spots that need either first or frequent attention. Our peo- ple respond to these places first. Once those locations are plowed and sanded, they go on through the remainder of the city in a systematic manner, beginning with arterials and collectors, and plow open the streets. The first trip through the city is only an effort to open streets, permitting two-way traffic and access by emergency vehicles. As time permits, which is usu- ally after the storm, the crews follow through the entire city and plow snow from gutter to gutter. Vehicles that re- main on the street during this process Christmas L'ightiny .Award Committee Members Needed Juin now to partici- Mate in meetings. Just call 237-2430 to Volunteer! cause problems not only for themselves, but also create a safety hazard for plow operators and the traveling public, as they try to negotiate around piles of snow left by plows going around these parked vehi- cles. "�We would also like to remind you " that recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers of any kind may not be parked on the city street for over twenty- four hours at ANY time of the year, ac- cording to City Code. City Code also provides for severe and strict parking restrictions during what we call a "snow emergency". When a "snow emergency" is declared, it will be widely publicized. A "snow emergency" will also be automatically placed into effect at any time in which the snow depth on the street has reached an accumulation of three inches or more. During a "snow emergency", all vehicle parking on streets is prohibited between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The parking prohibi- tion remains in effect until either the "snow emergency" is lifted, or the street is finally cleared of snow to the gutters. When the city plows the entire street, we will attempt to deposit the snow in the gutter with as little snow as possible on the sidewalk. If you want to avoid shoveling out your driveway any more than necessary, you should wait until the city plows the street to the gutter before doing your driveway. Remember that snow from your side- walks and driveways should be placed on your yard and not in the street. Also, place the snow taken from the curb portion of your driveway on the right side of the driveway as you face the street. Since the snowplow travels across the driveway from left to right, placing the snow on the right will keep the plow from putting it right back into the drive. .� The city has a responsibility to keep the streets as safe as practical for the driving public. Through our ordinances and policies, we strive to do that. We do not have the resources to be responsible for keeping your mail boxes and individ- ual driveways open. We feel that the property owner must take that responsibil- ity. The special centralized delivery box units available through the U. S. Postal Service do provide an option for mail delivery even under these conditions. We would welcome hearing your comments and concerns. YOU CAN HELP OUR ANIMAL SMELTER! Anyone who has visited the Chubbuck Animal Shelter knows that it is in desper- ate need of improvements. As Chubbuck has grown so quickly, city funds have been used for necessities, such as starting up the garbage collection service, but have not been available to build the new animal shelter we had hoped to provide. The founder of Zootoo House is sponsor- ing a Shelter Makeover Program in Amer- ica to help twenty shelters that are in need of architectural improvements. The awards will be based on responses to the website on behalf of each shelter that has been entered for the program. The awards range from a one million dollar makeover to a five thousand dollar donation, but only the top twenty ranked shelters can win. The Chubbuck Animal Shelter has signed up and we need your help! Pt Just by registering at Zootoo.com, it will help the animals. Copy the following link into your web browser and in just a mo- ment you can be registered: lhtt_ p:,"/ ww.zootoo.cotn/regiaff' clhubbuckanimalsheltercitvofchu2 or just go to zootoo.com/makeover If you use the full link, you will already be associated with the Chubbuck shelter when you register, which gives us points for the contest. At Zootoo.com you will need to choose our shelter from the list. It is a great site for any animal lover, and the more you participate, the more it helps.