May 2015 Newsletter

NEWS
505 E 2600 N | 801-782-7211
APRIL 2015 | VOLUME 04-15
The Mayor and Council Members welcome your input and attendance at council meetings held the 2 nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Work sessions are held as needed on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Check www.northogdencity.com for changes.
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
City Clean Up! I spend a lot of time in different areas and neighborhoods of our beautiful city. I am
always impressed by those homes and yards—whether large or small—that are neat and orderly and
which add to their neighborhood. To help keep our city and neighborhoods clean, we have organized
a “City Pride Spring Clean Up” to take place May 16th-23rd. During this week we will be staging large
dumpsters at the Green Waste Facility (2750 N. Mountain Rd.) to receive large trash items, old
appliances, computers and electronics, yard waste items, used tires, large recycle items (big boxes,
plastic swing sets), etc. These items will be accepted for free from North Ogden residents. We are
hoping that citizens will take this opportunity to clean up homes, yards, neighborhoods, and our city
in general. If we each take pride in our neighborhoods, we can make a difference in how our city
looks and feels. We encourage church and civic groups to get involved in service projects during this
event. These could be cleaning up a hillside area above our city, knocking down weeds on an
abandoned building lot, or finding an elderly neighbor who needs a little extra help taking down some
tree limbs or pulling out weeds. Please see the enclosed flyer for more information on this
event, including hours of operation. This City Pride Clean Up event will be followed by more
aggressive code enforcement of junk and weed ordinances, so this presents a good opportunity for all
of us to clean up and to show our city pride.
PARKS AND RECREATION
2705 N 550 E | 801-737-0587
REGISTRATIONS
Kids Summer Camps
Cherry Days Applications
We are now taking applications
for Parade and Booth spaces for
the 2015 – 4th of July Cherry Days
Celebration!
Visit
www.northogdencherrydays.com
for more information.
North Shore Aquatic Center
Swimming Lesson Registration
GRAND OPENING
North Shore Aquatic Center
Opening Day is Saturday, May
23th, 2014 (11:00am – 5:30pm)
Session 4: July 20 – July 30
Session 5: August 3 – August 13
GET OUT AND ENJOY THE PARKS
North Ogden City would
Like to invite you
to be a
Monday-Thursday
Sessions
Sessionpart
1: June
1 – June
of our
third11
annual
Session
2:
June
15
–
June
25
N.O. Limits Half Marathon
Session 3: July
6
–
July
16
& 5K events on
MAY 2, 2015
SaturdayToday
Only Sessions
Register
Online at
June Session: June 6 – June 27
July Session: July 11 – August 1
Nolimitshalfmarathon.com
Pavilion Reservation Fee –
N. O. Residents: $35 per day
Reserve your park today
www.northogdenrecreation.com
SENIOR CENTER
Register at
www.northshoreaquaticcenter.com
Or call 801-737-0587
Lil’ Tykes Sports Camp (Ages 3-5)
Adventure Kids Day Camp (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)at
Register
Online
www.northogdenrecreation.com
Register Online at
www.northogdenrecreation.com
SIGN UP FOR
*2015 British Soccer Camp
(Location: Orton/ Green Acres)
*2015 MiniKicker Pre-School
Soccer League
(Location: Orton/ Green Acres)
*2015 Summer Volleyball Clinic
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. **
**HAPPY MOTHERS DAY – MAY 10TH ** Age Wise Conference May 20th
GRIEF GROUP MAY 21 / Closed Memorial Day May 25th / PAPER SHREDDER – JUNE 23RD 9:00 - 11:00AM
PUBLIC WORKS
322 E PLEASANT VIEW DR. | 801-782-8111
YOUR HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED
While using our Green Waste Facility please try to assist us by picking up those items left behind by others that
don’t belong in the compost area. Items that are not compost materials can be thrown into the dumpster located in
the compost area. If everyone will pick up one mislaid item the problem would be resolved.
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.
GreenWood Charter School in Harrisville is now enrolling for Fall 2015
(K-6). If you'd like to see how your child can grow in a school that supports mindful learning through
healthy habits, join us at one of our informational family nights or visit www.greenwoodcharter.org to
find out more! Family Nights:
May 7th, June 10th, July 15th- 7:00 p.m., Harrisville Cabin (725 W. Harrisville Rd.)
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.
NORTH OGDEN PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN LANDS
Have you visited the parks? Do you love our trails? The North Ogden Parks, Trails and Open
lands Committee is in need of members! Please contact Mark Brown at 801.698.9644 for more
information.
ADMINISTRATION
505 E 2600 N | 801-782-7211
UTA Summer Youth Pass
“Rider’s License”
The “Rider’s License” is a great option
for kids/teenagers to have a way to get
around all summer long without having
to ask Mom and Dad to drive them
everywhere! The $75 promotional price
per pass is available to purchase from
May 1-31st at www.rideuta.com/buyapass
and beginning June 1st the cost of the pass
goes up to $99. The “Rider’s License” is
valid fare for unlimited use on FrontRunner,
TRAX, and buses from June 1-August 31, 2015.
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES
AND DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY
To be voted on in the North Ogden City Municipal
General Election on November 3, 2015 (3) City Council
Members 4 year term each Candidate Filing Period Begins June
1, 2015 Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination
Petitions must be filed In person with the City Recorder at 505
E 2600 N, North Ogden, Utah Between the hours of 8am and
5pm, Monday through Friday Candidate Filing Closes June 8,
2015 at 5pm. UCA 20A-9-203
Service and Fun--All in One! The City Youth Council (CYC) of North Ogden is a great opportunity to
participate in an organization that doesn’t just help the community—it helps the participants too! The council is
available to youth in grades 9 – 12 who live in North Ogden. Involvement in CYC looks great on resumes and
scholarships, as the high school seniors on the council will tell you. While in CYC, the youth get to participate in city
events, such as Cherry Days, the Santa House, and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. They also get to attend leadership
retreats, meet with other youth their age, and learn leadership skills for life. City Youth Council is a fantastic chance
for kids to make lots of new friends, and serve the community while having a ton of fun!
We are currently looking for new members for the upcoming 2015-16 summer and school year. If you know
someone interested, please share this information with them. Applications are available at the City Offices, 505 E.
2600 N. If you have any questions, please call North Ogden City's Youth Council advisor.
Tiffany Turner 801-737-0398.
NORTH OGDEN CIVIC LEAGUE
North Ogden Civic League
(1958 – Present)
The North Ogden Civic League is pleased to be selling North Ogden City historical Afghans at this year's Cherry Days
celebration. It is beautifully crafted and is a treasure and a keepsake item. One hundred percent of the proceeds
from the sale of the Afghans will go directly back to North Ogden City to help beautify our community. We are
accepting new member applications. For questions, please contact
President Mary Jones - 801-782-6501.
POLICE
515 E 2600 N | 801-782-7219
We would like to remind residents of a few crime reporting tips:
-
Report incidents to the police immediately upon discovering them. The sooner an incident is reported,
the more likely the evidence can be preserved, and that the suspects will still be in the area.
- If possible, do not touch items that the suspects may have touched. Handling these items can
contaminate any fingerprint evidence.
- The more information you can provide about the suspects or suspect vehicles, the more likely it is that
the suspects will be located.
- If you think a crime is being committed, but are uncertain, report it. Observant residents reporting
suspicious activity in their neighborhoods can help prevent crime from happening in the first place, or
can lead to a quick resolution if a crime was committed.
To report a crime, please call the following numbers: Emergency Dispatch – 911 ~ Police/Animal Control NonEmergency Dispatch – 801-629-8221