News & Announcements April 2010

mayor news From The Mayor - Linda M. Cox

Spring is finally here. HOORAY!!!
Anyone looking for a great family-time project might want to volunteer at the City Park.

Also, please be considerat in keeping trash, leaves, and grass out of the streets. Debris get washed into the strom sewers and causes drainage problems.

NOTICES

Until further notice, all garbage pickup will be on paved streets. The garbage truck has been having a difficult time traversing through the gravel streets. This does NOT include home on Walnut Street east of Hwy 75.

Ther have been numerous sightings of wild animals around town. Bill has been live-trapping opossums, skunks, as well as serveral cats. Please call to report any four-legged animals in town. Also, another reminder: please keep dogs and cats in your yard. If they are running at large, they are fair game for the dog catcher!!!

New Electrical Permit Requirements

Effective March 1, 2009, electrical permits will be required for all new electrical installations ( including residential, commercial, and industrial) and alterations unless all of the following conditions apply:

  1. The installation is under direct supervision of a licensed electrician.
  2. The installation does not involve work within a new or existing switchboard or panelboard.
  3. The line to ground installation does not exceed 30 amperes.
  4. The line to ground installation does not exceed 277 volts single phase.

Electrical permits will not be required routine maintenance, defined as "the repair or replacement of existing electrical apparatus or equipment of the same size and type for which no changes in wiring are made". More information is available at: www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/index.shtml or by phone at 866-923-1082.

spring clean up Spring Clean-Up

Spring clean-up weekend is scheduled for April 9th and 10th.
Hours of Operationare as follows:

  • Friday, April 9th - Noon to 6pm
  • Saturday, April 10th - 8am to 4pm

Garbage items should be brought to the east side of the maintenance shop on Tipton Street (across from the Post Office). All items will be chedked by an attendant. You will be asked your name, address, and type of material that you will be dumping.

A $10 tag, which can be purchased at City Hall, is required for all appliances. Appliances include (but not limited to):
Stove, washing machine, dryer, air conditioner, microwave, water heater, fridge, freezer, furnace, etc.

NOTE: Disposal cost for all other items is free for city residents - If you pay a monthyl garbage bill to the City, you may use this service.

Paint, tires, batteries, cement, broken glass or other hazardous materials will not be accepted. Pleas call City Hall if you would like to arrange a special drop-off time or if you have any other questions 712-946-5645.

Salix Town Rummage - June 4th and 5th

Call Robin Anderson to sign up. 712-946-5725

Upcoming Events

April 7th - Regular Council Meeting
April 9th - 10th - Spring Clean Up
April 10th - Sgt. Bluff Legion Dinner - BBQ Ribs - 5-7pm
April 15th - Community Coffee - 10am

Please fill out your census for and mail it back in.





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