Information and News for the Citizens of Jackson, Missouri Nov emb er 1 4, 201 4 Facebook users? hp://www..com/jacksonmo Some Reminders Board Meeting Schedules Mayor and Board of Aldermen (City Hall): 7:00 pm, November 3, November 17, December 1, and December 15. At City Hall. Planning and Zoning (City Hall): 6:00 pm, November 12 and December 10. At City Hall. To prevent storm drain blockage, avoid directing grass clippings while mowing and disposing of other yard debris, including leaves, into street. Energy conservation tips can be found at http://www.jacksonmo.org/CityServices/EnergySave.aspx. Water conservation tips can be found at http://www.jacksonmo.org/CityServices/Water%20Conservation%20Tips.aspx Community Outreach (Fire Admin Bldg.): 6:00 pm, November 3 and December 1. At Fire Admin Bldg. Park (City Hall): 6:00 pm, November 10 and December 8. At City Hall. Board of Adjustment/Appeals (City Hall) 5:30 pm, Thursday, November 13th and Thursday, December 18th (If Requested) At City Hall. Utility bill payments can now be processed as electronic transactions through your bank’s online payment system. You can set the effective date of the payment. We also offer automatic withdrawal for bill payment, on the 10th or 20th of the month. For more information, please contact the City Collector at 573-243-4404. For payment by card transactions, go to http://www.jacksonmo.org/cityservices/payment.aspx City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. E-Mail: [email protected] LOOKING AHEAD • The Senior Social is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 1 pm to 3 pm, at 2690 Travelers Way. For more information on the Senior Center please visit http://www.jacksonmo.com/seniorcenter/. • The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6th in Uptown Jackson starting at 3:30 PM. Please be mindful of the increase in traffic, road closers, and pedestrians. • Lights of the Season starts Saturday December 6th in the Jackson City Park. S A N I TA T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N • • • • • Recycling Center Winter Hours effective Saturday November 1st, 2014 to Saturday March 28th, 2015: 8AM to 5PM (Mon.—Fri.), 9AM to 1PM (Sat.) To avoid delay and prevent refusal of materials at the center, please review the regular recycling center guidelines at http:// www.jacksonmo.org/CityServices/recycle.aspx Yard Waste Pick Up: November 3-7, November 17-21, December 1-5 and December 15-19. Trash collection for Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th will be on Monday December 1st. Trash collection for Monday December 1st and Tuesday December 2nd will be on Tuesday December 2nd. T o wn C ri e r - C i ty o f Jac ks o n Pag e 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Reminder To avoid penalties on your utility bill, please make sure your payment reaches the City Collector’s office by 5:00 PM on the 20th of each month. For information on automatic withdrawal for bill payment on the 10th or the 20th of the month, contact the Collector’s office at 573-243-4404 or [email protected]. Park Events • The Rainbow Trout Fishing Program begins November 1 at the Rotary Lake. “Catch and Release” runs through January 31, 2015. “Catch and Keep” starts on February 1, 2015. • Lights of the Season runs from Saturday December 6th to December 31st. Lights of the Season is a drive through Christmas light display on Parkview Street. No setup fee is required. • For general information and City-sponsored events in local parks, check online at http://www.jacksonmo.org/ ParksAndRecreation/Events.aspx • For all events in the City of Jackson Park System, please contact: Shane West Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director, 573204-8848 or [email protected]. Public Hearing A public hearing will be held by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Jackson, Missouri, at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st day of December, 2014, at the City Hall in the City of Jackson, Missouri, concerning the matter of proposed voluntary annexation to the City of Jackson, Missouri, by John W. King, III and Patrick J. Higgins, to request and petition to annex 33.22 acres of property located on Old Cape Road East. BRUSH BURNING According to the Missouri Department of Public Safety the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to prevent the spread of fires started to burn brush and debris, individuals should follow these precautions: • • • • • • • Check for local burn bans or restrictions before conducting any open burning. Keep fire a minimum of 75 feet from all buildings. Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start the fire. Do not leave a fire unattended. Have fire extinguishment materials on hand, including a water supply, shovels and rakes. Be prepared to extinguish your fire if the winds pick up. DO NOT delay a call for help – call the fire department immediately at the first sign of the fire getting out of control . For more information in regards to the City of Jackson’s codes and ordinances in regards to burning please see Section 23-4: Amendments to the International Fire Code at Municode.com. For additional information please contact the Jackson Fire Department at (573)243-1010. In case of emergencies please call 911 for immediate assistance. T o wn C ri e r - C i ty o f Jac ks o n Pag e 3 C it y o f J a ck s on 101 Court Street Jackson, MO 63755 Phone: 573-243-3568 Fax: 573-243-4588 E-mail: [email protected] To Report a City Utility Problem (24hrs a day), call 573-243-2300 City Hall Office Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Visit us online at www.jacksonmo.org or email us at [email protected]. City Contact Information: City Hall (573) 243-3568 . Web: www.jacksonmo.org Non-Emergency Numbers: Facebook: www.fb.com/jacksonmo City of Beautiful Homes, Parks, Schools, and Churches Jackson is a proud……. Fire Department (573) 243-1010 Police Department (573) 243-3151 For Public Works call (573) 243-2300 (available 24 hr. for emergency) For City business license information, call (573) 243-4404 or e-mail [email protected]. For City contractor license information, call (573) 243-2300 or e-mail [email protected]. For Parks and Recreation information, call (573) 204-8848. For City swimming pool and swim lesson information, call (573) 243-8343 – seasonal phone. Recycling Center, (573) 243-5691, is located at 508 Eastview Ct. Emergencies Only Fire and Police emergencies dial 911 M A YO R ’ S C O R N E R American Education Week is November 17 to 21. The week will start with a flag-raising ceremony and Proclamation at Orchard Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. As part of the week’s activities, Kamden Gerhardt, Student Mayor from Orchard, will be presenting the Proclamation. There will be activities going on at various times during the week at all the schools. We can be proud of all our schools and the hard-working, dedicated teachers who educate our children. Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization is sponsoring the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, at 3:30 p.m. (a new time). It is a Bicentennial theme as we end the 200th anniversary of the founding of the City of Jackson. To get the registration form for the Parade, email [email protected] or pick up a packet at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce office at 125 East Main. As we approach Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. As you think of your abundance, please be generous in giving to the many programs going on at this time of year to make sure others less fortunate have a good holiday season. The Jackson Police Department is starting its toy drive, and all the schools are collecting food or toys to be donated to a worthy cause. Our local Elks will also be distributing their food baskets. Support the program(s) of your choice. It will put you in the Christmas spirit. Barbara Lohr, Mayor