NEWS The Mayor and Council Members welcome your input and nd th attendance at council meetings held the 2 and 4 Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Work sessions are held as st needed on the 1 Tuesday of each month. Check www.northogdencity.com for changes. 505 E 2600 N | 801-782-7211 APRIL 2015 | VOLUME 04-15 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Brent Taylor Kent Bailey Lynn Satterthwaite Cheryl Stoker Phillip Swanson Jim Urry 801-513-6163 801-782-7807 801-782-6209 801-782-9302 801-940-2111 801-668-1928 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MAYOR’S MESSAGE Recycling Campaign: North Ogden citizens recycled 1,122 tons in 2014, the highest number in city history! We are again setting a goal of recycling 1,200 tons in 2015, and need your help. Please take a few moments to think about what garbage can to use when disposing of items. Remember this: North Ogden pays dumping fees per ton for everything in the black can, but we are paid a cash reward per ton for recyclable items in the blue can. At my house we signed up for a second recycle can, which costs only $2.65 per month. We consistently fill both recycle cans while rarely filling our black can. By taking the time to focus on recycling, we can each find ways to recycle more, and keep our utility rates low! Total in Tons North Ogden Garbage & Recycling Tonnage 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 Garbage 6,752 6,888 6,929 7,030 Recycle 1,058 1,035 1,031 1,112 Add a second recycle can for only $2.65/month! General Plan Update! Our city has benefited from years of excellent planning by past leaders. We are working on updating our city’s General Plan to carry our city into the future. We received over 700 responses to our General Plan survey and had nearly 200 people participate in the open houses. Thank you everyone who took the time to share what you would like to see for our city’s future! The General Plan Steering Committee will consider all input, and will have a draft plan to present this summer. PARKS AND RECREATION 2705 N 550 E | 801-737-0587 REGISTRATIONS Kids Summer Camps Cherry Days Applications We are now taking applications for Parade, Brochure and Booth spaces for the 2015 – 4th of July Cherry Days Celebration! Visit www.northogdencherrydays.com for more information. GET OUT AND ENJOY THE PARKS Pavilion Reservation Fee – N. O. Residents: $35 per day Reserve your park today www.northogdenrecreation.com Garden Boxes are available to rent at $25.00 per plot. Contact our office for more info. SENIOR CENTER North Shore Aquatic Center Swimming Lesson Registration Monday-Thursday Sessions North Ogden City11would Session 1: June 1 – June Like to invite you 25 to be a Session 2: June 15 – June Sessionpart 3: July 6 – July 16 annual of our third Session 4: July 20 – July 30 N.O. Limits Half Marathon Session 5: August 3 – August & 5K events on 13 Lil’ Tykes Sports Camp (Ages 3-5) Adventure Kids Day Camp (Ages 6-11) Travel Week (Ages 6-11) Science Week (Ages 6-11) Get Out and Play Week (Ages 6-11) Water Week (Ages 6-11) RegisterOnline Onlineatat Register www.northogdenrecreation.com www.northogdenrecreation.com Saturday Only Sessions MAY June Session: June2, 6 –2015 June 27 July Session: July 11 – August 1 Register Today Online at Half Marathon & 5K on MAY 2, 2015 Season Pass Sale Season passes will be on sale for $55 through April 30th, 2015. Half Marathon: $45 /after 25th - $55 5K: $25 / after 25th - $35 Registration fee includes a performance shirt and finisher’s medal (half marathon only). www.nolimitshalfmarathon.com or call 801-737-0587 Register at www.northshoreaquaticcenter.com Nolimitshalfmarathon.com Or call 801-737-0587 Registration Fees (Good until April 25th) 485 E 2550 N | 801-782-6211 We have some fun activities planned for this month. Take a look at the schedule for our activities and hours. **Cost for lunch/dinner is $3 for seniors over age 60 and $6.00 for seniors under age 60. ** Income Tax Preparation - Call Zella to sign up (801-782-6211) **Taxes –Every Wed and Thurs ending Thursday April 11, 2015. AARP Defensive Driving April 20th from 10:00am to 2:30pm PUBLIC WORKS 322 E PLEASANT VIEW DR. | 801-782-8111 CHANNEL / CANAL CLEANING If you live near a channel or canal the City is asking that you take a moment to inspect the area to assure there is no debris that may cause a blockage near your property or downstream. If you clean out debris from the canals, please bag it up and call the City to have it picked up. DETENTION PONDS We are fortunate to live in a city with its beautiful surroundings and spectacular views. With those mountains and views come hillsides, slopes, and steep grades, which require detention ponds to slow the flow of water, from running out of the city too fast. There are over 30 detention ponds throughout the city and chances are that you and keep it from running too quickly. We are asking for your consideration and cooperation in maintaining those ponds by not using them for your refuse (limbs, grass, animal waste, etc). Your refuse causes added work for the 2-person maintenance team and limits the proper flow of water in the ponds. Thank you. GREEN WASTE FACILITY OPENING The compost facility located at 2700 North and Mountain Road, will open on April 1, 2015. The hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesday from 3:00pm-6:00pm, Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm. It will be closed all government holidays. You will need a Green Waste punch pass to enter. Passes will be sold to residents at the City Office during office hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, except holidays.) You may purchase a pass for $25.00. The pass is good for 10 (non-consecutive) days. ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Woody Materials: vines, bushes, twigs, limbs, fitzers and logs up to 12" in diameter. Stumps are not accepted. Compost Materials: soft (non-woody), unbagged vegetative material (ie. grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, sawdust and shavings, weeds). Fill Materials: soil, rock, sod, brick, and concrete (prior approval needed). Materials not specifically listed above will not be accepted. The woody tree material will be chipped or ground. Wood chips and mulch items will be charged as defined in the consolidated fee schedule and on the sheet you were given when you purchased your punch card. You may pick those items up during the mentioned operating hours. Please obey all signage at the compost facility to assure proper placement of items and assist in keeping the facility clean and organized. If you have any questions, please contact Trent Wilkins at 782-8111. PUBLIC WORKS 332 E PLEASANT VIEW DR. | 801-782-8111 Sewer Backed Up? Back up prevention - taking notice of what is flushed down toilets and sinks can prevent most backups. DO NOT flush the following materials (or similar items) down toilets/drains. These items can plug the main and cause damage to you and other property owners connected to the main. • • • • • • • • • • • • Large quantities of toilet paper Paper towels Feminine napkins (plastic applicators) Disposable diapers Clothing-socks, underwear, etc. Plastic, metal, wood, etc. Grease, fats, oils Sand Sponges, scouring pads, shop rags Large quantities of cereals or grains (they can swell with water) Live seeds, beans, and peas (they may sprout) Fibrous materials (cotton balls, Q-tips, baby wipes, hair, rags, cigarette butts, etc.) Back up occupancy – first, take action to protect people and valuable property. You may call the City at 782-8111 during business hours or 782-7211 after hours, and as a courtesy service we will check the main sewer line. Any blockages found in the main lines will be promptly cleared. If the main line is not blocked, we recommend you call a plumbing or sewer contractor to check your lateral line. Maintenance and repair of the lateral serving the home is the homeowner’s responsibility. Clean up of the home should be done as soon as possible to minimize damage and possible negative health effects. There are qualified local businesses that specialize in this type of clean up. Thank you for taking the time to protect you and your fellow property owners. NORTH OGDEN CIVIC LEAGUE North Ogden Civic League (1958 – Present) Organized in 1958, the League’s objective: The beautification and improvement of North Ogden through sponsoring worthy projects. We spend 100% of the money we raise sponsoring city projects. For over 50 years we made and sold Christmas Puddings to raise funds. Since we can no longer make our own puddings, we will be selling beautiful North Ogden City historical Afghans, beginning with a Cherry Days booth. This year we paid $3,994 for new LED Christmas Lights for the city, sponsored the City Christmas Lighting Ceremony, and donated $1,000 for Cherry Days sponsorship. WE LOVE NORTH OGDEN. New members are always welcome. Questions? Call President Shanna Campbell – 801-782-7827. BUILDING AND PLANNING 505 E 2600 N | 801-737-2213 A Message from the North Ogden City Code Enforcement Officer Now that the weather has started to warm up I have noticed several boats and camp trailers parked out in front of residences. This is just a reminder when parking your camp trailers and boats in the front of your residence you are only allowed to park it for two days to load and two days to unload. Also with the warmer weather comes the weeds please be vigilant around your property and cut them down before they get six inches or higher. Thanks for your help in keeping North Ogden City a beautiful place. ADMINISTRATION 505 E 2600 N | 801-782-7211 ELECTRONIC DUMP | APRIL 23RD & 24TH | 9AM – 4PM SOUTH PARKING LOT OF NORTH OGDEN CITY OFFICES ITEMS ACCEPTED: COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, NETWORK DEVICES, SERVERS, VCR’S & DVD PLAYERS, CAMERAS, FAX/COPY MACHINES, OTHER ELECTRONICS, HAND HELD DEVICES, STEREOS AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT, MONITORS, TELEPHONES, SCANNERS, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, KEYBOARDS & ACCESSORIES AND MICROWAVES. ABSOLUTELY NOT ACCEPTED: TV’S OF ANY KIND OR LARGE APPLIANCES SUCH AT REFRIGERATORS, WASHER, DRYERS, DISHWASHERS, FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONERS, ETC. FINANCE NEW UTILITY BILL North Ogden City will be updating the utility statement beginning May 1st. This will help to improve clarity of City services. You will notice a post office box return address for North Ogden City on the coupon portion of the statement. The City has teamed up with Wells Fargo Bank to assist with processing mailed utility payments. This will help the City to apply payments promptly to your account. Please do not drop your payment off at Wells Fargo branches. You may still make your payment at the city office or use the drop box out front. Customer service is our first priority. If you have questions on your utility statement, please call the city office at (801)782-7211. 505 E 2600 N | 801-782-7211 POLICE 515 E 2600 N | 801-782-7219 Within the last 10 years, the North Ogden Police Department has seen the number of suicidal person calls we respond to more than double. Each of these cases involved someone who was facing some sort of struggle in their life. Oftentimes, the person appeared to be a healthy, happy person, and in many incidents, even those who knew him or her were unaware of the physical or emotional pain the person faced. Each of these people had loved ones, friends, and co-workers who were affected by their permanent solution to their temporary problem. Suicide is never the answer. All it does is cause more grief and pain. If you are feeling overwhelmed, or are in need of someone to talk to, please contact the Weber-DavisMorgan County Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline, 801-625-3700. This number is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It doesn’t hurt to call, and calling can help alleviate the hurt you are feeling. If you have a friend or loved one who is contemplating causing harm to him or herself, call Weber Consolidated Dispatch, 801-629-8221. If the threat is imminent, call 911. Emergency workers will respond to speak with the individual, and, if needed, will seek medical assistance for your loved one. Do not ignore the signs. Too often, we hear that someone had made comments about wanting to hurt themselves, but they were not taken seriously until it was too late. On that note, there is a TOWN HALL MEETING scheduled for April 8, 2015 from 6:30-7:30PM in the Weber High School Auditorium, 430 Weber High Dr. (3100 N.), Pleasant View, sponsored by the Weber-Morgan Health Department and Weber School District. All High School Students that attend from Weber, Fremont, Roy and Bonneville will all be able to receive attendance make up credits. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. Weber County has one of the highest rates of youth suicide in the state. There will be professionals on hand to discuss how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help and save a life. We encourage anyone who can to attend. The next person in crisis may be someone you care about. Come learn how to offer help and hope. NORTH OGDEN C.E.R.T. NORTH OGDEN CITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR Saturday, May 16th, 2015 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 505 E. 2600 N. North Ogden (Additional Parking at the North View Senior Center) (In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the North View Senior Center, 485 E. 2550 N.) Disasters can affect us nationally, statewide, in our community, or as individuals and families. Regardless of the scope, when a disaster occurs is not the time to think about getting ready. That time is now. Come learn what emergency preparedness information is available to help you, your family, and your community. Admission is free.
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