SPRING 2015 GGGGIGGGLBERTVILLE NEWSLETTER 2015 Dog Licenses Please renew your dog license for 2015. Bring a copy of the current rabies certificate. Penalties will be applied after April 1st. 55.08 ANNOYANCE OR DISTRUBANCE: It is un- lawful for the owner of a dog to allow or permit the dog to cause disturbance or annoyance to any to any person by frequent barking or chasing per- sons. 55.13 AT LARGE:IMPOUNDMENT: Animals found at large in violation of this chapter shall be seized and impounded. BUILDING CODE 156: Permits are required for most projects. Contact City Hall to in- quire on building codes before starting any project. An application may be obtained from City Hall or on the City webpage. TIME OF TRAMSFER INSPECTIONS: 1. Prior to change of ownership a property TIME OF TRAMSFER INSPECTIONS: 1. Prior to change of ownership a property inspection is required to ensure the property is in compliance with Section 95.04 (2) of the Code of Ordinances. 2. If an inspection reveals an illegal connec- tion to the sanitary sewer system, water service will be disconnected to the building until the connection is properly fixed. SWIMMING POOLS: Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that con- tains water over 24 inches deep. REMEMBER GILBERTVILLE DAYS……...the race, the parade, the games, the street dance, the fire works. If you would like to see Gilbertville Days brought back for a one day celebration please contact city hall. We will start a list and see if there is enough interest. REMINDERS The flag currently being flown over Veteran’s Park is that in honor of Allouishis Breitbach. of Allouishis Breitbach. Veteran’s bricks have been ordered, we hope to have them installed by Memorial Day. Bricks can still be ordered if you wish t order one please contact city hall. When visiting the Memorial Park please keep kids from playing on the structures. GILBERTVILLE NEWSLETTER Spring 2015 Spring Clean Up Scheduled Friday, May 8, 2015 Items should be set curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. to avoid being missed. Be sure to NOT block the automated container, set it at least 4 feet away or on the other side of your driveway from the clean up items. The truck has to have room to pick up your garbage container. Tags may be purchased at city hall Items Requiring a tag for pickup: All appliances $15 (Includes air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, stoves, ranges, microwaves, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, fluorescent fixtures, ballasts, central heating/cooling units, heat pump, washers/dryers, water heaters, water softeners, copiers, thermostats, exercise equipment, organs) Car & truck tires $10 Limit 2 on appliances/heaters, etc. Items without a city issued tag will not be picked up. No tag required: Television Sets Furniture Metal (swing sets) Push mowers (Must drain oil/gas) Paint cans & other cans—contents must be drained & lids removed Items not accepted: Junked Cars/Batteries Major Parts Tree Stumps Construction/Demolition Materials REMEMBER GILBERTVILLE DAYS……...the race, the parade, the games, the street dance, the fire works. If you would like to see Gilbertville Days brought back for a one day celebration please contact city hall. We will start a list and see if there is enough interest.
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SPRING 2015
GGGGIGGGLBERTVILLE
NEWSLETTER
2015 Dog Licenses Please renew your dog license for 2015. Bring a copy of the current rabies certificate. Penalties will be applied after April 1st.
55.08 ANNOYANCE OR DISTRUBANCE: It is un-lawful for the owner of a dog to allow or permit the dog to cause disturbance or annoyance to any to any person by frequent barking or chasing per-
sons.
55.13 AT LARGE:IMPOUNDMENT: Animals found at large in violation of this chapter shall
be seized and impounded.
BUILDING CODE 156: Permits are required for most projects. Contact City Hall to in-quire on building codes before starting any project. An application may be obtained
from City Hall or on the City webpage.
TIME OF TRAMSFER INSPECTIONS:
1. Prior to change of ownership a property
TIME OF TRAMSFER INSPECTIONS:
1. Prior to change of ownership a property inspection is required to ensure the property is in compliance with Section 95.04 (2) of
the Code of Ordinances.
2. If an inspection reveals an illegal connec-tion to the sanitary sewer system, water service will be disconnected to the building
until the connection is properly fixed.
SWIMMING POOLS:
Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that con-
tains water over 24 inches deep.
REMEMBER GILBERTVILLE DAYS……...the race, the parade, the games, the street dance, the fire works.
If you would like to see Gilbertville Days brought back for a one day celebration please contact city hall. We will start a list and see if there is enough interest.
REMINDERS
The flag currently being flown over Veteran’s Park is
that in honor of Allouishis Breitbach.
of Allouishis Breitbach.
Veteran’s bricks have been ordered, we hope to have them installed by Memorial Day. Bricks can still be ordered if you wish t order one please contact city hall. When visiting the Memorial Park please keep kids from playing on the structures.
GILBERTVILLE NEWSLETTER
Spring 2015
Spring Clean Up
Scheduled Friday, May 8, 2015
Items should be set curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. to avoid being missed. Be sure to NOT
block the automated container, set it at least 4 feet away or on the other side of your
driveway from the clean up items. The truck has to have room to pick up your
garbage container.
Tags may be purchased at city hall
Items Requiring a tag for pickup:
All appliances $15
(Includes air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, stoves, ranges, microwaves,
sump pumps, dehumidifiers, fluorescent fixtures, ballasts, central heating/cooling
units, heat pump, washers/dryers, water heaters, water softeners, copiers,
thermostats, exercise equipment, organs)
Car & truck tires $10
Limit 2 on appliances/heaters, etc. Items without a city issued tag will not be
picked up.
No tag required:
Television Sets
Furniture
Metal (swing sets)
Push mowers (Must drain oil/gas)
Paint cans & other cans—contents must be drained & lids removed
Items not accepted:
Junked Cars/Batteries
Major Parts
Tree Stumps
Construction/Demolition Materials
REMEMBER GILBERTVILLE DAYS……...the race, the parade, the games, the street dance, the fire works.
If you would like to see Gilbertville Days brought back for a one day celebration please contact city hall. We will start a list and see if there is enough interest.
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The flag currently being flown over Veteran’s Park is that in honor
of Allouishis Breitbach.
For love of country they accepted death... ~James A. Garfield
Softball Diamonds/Shelters
With the arrival of spring we start thinking about outdoor activities and making plans for summer. The City offers the city ball diamonds and park shelters with a basketball hoop for your outdoor events. Daily rental fees are: River shelter $30 Shelter between the ball diamonds $25 Two ball diamonds—$125 One ball diamond—$75 Two diamonds for two days—$200 Contact city hall to reserve a shelter for the day. School softball games will begin soon. In past years cars have been parked in no parking spots causing a safety hazard. Cars parked in a no parking zone will be
Veteran’s bricks have been ordered, we hope to have them installed by Memorial Day. Bricks will continue to be ordered if you wish to order one please contact city hall.
When visiting the Memorial Park please keep kids from playing on the statues.
2015 Spring Electronics Recycling and Household Hazardous Material Disposal Drop-off Event for Black Hawk County Residents.
When: Saturday, April 11th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Waterloo Waste Water Treatment Plant located at 3505 Easton Avenue in Waterloo. On the day of the event, please follow the signs from the intersection of Highway 218 and Mitchell Avenue to the drop-off site.
CONTACT: Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission (319) 266-8722 or WasteTrac.org.
Ordinance Reminders STREET USE AND MAINTENANCE:
135.05 PLACING DEBRIS ON: It is unlawful to blow grass or other debris in the streets when mowing. The grass would likely to be washed into the storm sewer and cause clogging.
135.08 BURNING PROHIBITED: No person shall burn trash, leaves, rubbish or other combustible material in any curb and gutter or on any paved or surfaced street or alley. TREES 151.03 DUTY TO TRIM TREES: The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least fifteen (15) feet above the surface of the street and eight (8) feet above the sidewalks. DOG LICENSE REQURIED 57.01 ANNUAL LICENSE
REQURIED: All dogs four months or older are required to have a dog license. All license fees shall become delinquent on the first day of April of the year in which
they are due. ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL:
55.08 ANNOYANCE OR DISTRUBANCE: It is unlawful for the owner of a dog to allow or permit the dog to cause disturbance or annoyance to any person by frequent barking or chasing persons. 55.13 AT LARGE:IMPOUNDMENT: Animals found at large in violation of this chapter shall be seized an impounded. BUILDING CODE 156: Permits are required for most starting any project. An application may be obtained from City Hall or on the City webpage. TIME OF TRAMSFER INSPECTIONS:
1. Prior to change of ownership a property inspection is required to ensure the property is in compliance with
Section 95.04 (2) of the Code of Ordinances. 2. If an inspection reveals an illegal connection to the sanitary sewer system, water service will be disconnect-ed to the building until the connection is properly fixed. SWIMMING POOLS:
Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that contains water over 24 inches deep.
Chapter 155.05 (2) (A-3) :
A. A residential accessory building or structure
customarily used in conjunction with the dwelling shall comply with the following requirements: (3) A swimming pool provided that the entire perimeter of the pool shall be surrounded by either the wall of a building or a fence of not
less than six (6) feet in height, with all gates opening
only from the inside of the enclosed area.
Yard Waste
As in the past, Black Hawk Waste will be starting the City's
annual yard waste dumpster pickup in April. Yard waste
dumpsters will be placed at the ball diamond entrance
after April 1st. Use is limited to very small branches/twigs,
grass clippings & leaves. Please dump the contents of
plastic bags into the dumpster and take the plastic bags
home for recycle. If the dumpsters are full, do not leave
your yard waste on the ground. Cameras have been
installed to monitor these dumpsters so please, no illegal
dumping! The City appreciates your cooperation in an
effort to continue offering this service.
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Recreational Fires
Did you know that a peaceful evening at home around a nice fire pit can still be just as dangerous the following day? Please keep this thought in mind that the ash under the top layer is generally still very hot and can burn through your skin the following day.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Taser Event—Donated AED—Gaming
Association Grant
Chief McGlaughlin was tased during half time of a basketball
game not only to help out with his taser training but also to
help raise funds to buy equipment such as tasers, an AED,
body cameras and a bike for the department. A total of
$714.27 was raised that evening, funds continue to come into the department. If you are interested in donating please
send your check to City Hall with a notation on it. Thank
you in advance. In addition to the funds received, Chief
Dennis Marks of the Hiawatha Police Department saw the tasing event he was impressed with
what he saw and donated a gently used AED to the department. In addition, the Department
has received funding from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association to be used towards the
purchase of equipment.
Rescue Truck Update
FIRE AND RESCUE NEWS
Today’s 911 call centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with police and fire dispatchers and 911 call takers. These dedicated
professionals are the lifeline for police and fire personnel dispatched to emergencies. In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that police departments have a single number for the public to call when they need police services. In 1968, Haleyville, Ala., became the first city in the United States to start using the 911 system. During the next several years, the 911 emergency phone system rolled out across the United States with a campaign to educate the public to dial “9-1-1″ to report an emergency.
Nonstop Stress for Dispatchers Working in a 911 call center is stressful. Hundreds of emergency calls are received during each shift, and it all starts with the 911 call taker answering the phone with the standard “9-1-1 what’s your emergency?”
When citizens call 911, they are often panicking because they are in an emergency and need police or fire service immediately. The 911 call taker is trained to stay calm and speak in a clear tone, get the address and nature of the call, and make an immediate decision so he or she can elec-
tronically code the call in the CAD system for dispatch. The pace is nonstop, and seldom is there a break in the action before the next 911 call comes into the center. The stress can be overwhelming,
even for seasoned and resilient emergency dispatchers. By Mark Bond, professor of Criminal
We have long awaited this date but it will be here sooner than we know. We are expecting to have our new truck here within the next 4-6 weeks. Once the truck arrives we will be working on getting it service ready with our equipment switched over from the old truck to the new truck. At this end, we have made some changes at the fire station to ensure that
the truck can fit into the station. If you have ever been in the station you might have
noticed that the vehicle in bay door 2 had a substantial incline into the station. We had a contractor come in and replace the incline with a flat surface and a few steps down. The
bay area is now all set and ready to go so when we get a call the truck is ready to go.
Elected and appointed officials have a tremendous responsibility to help resolve issues and improve their community. This job is taken very seriously and everyone strives to do what is best for the entire community.
Council members are appointed by the Mayor to oversee departments and work with the department heads to determine the needs of the city and the best plan of action. Your suggestions, comments or concerns aid us in determining if there is a need in the community that is not being met or to let us know we are leading the community in the right direction. We encourage you to contact us and hope to hear from you.
319-296-1826 Mark Thome, Mayor 319-235-1985 Barb Sells - Policy & Procedures
319-296-1512 Scott Becker, Mayor Pro-Term Sewer/Sanitation 319-296-0408 Harold Kavalier - Streets/Safety
319-504-5851 Carlin French - Community Protection 319-429-6257 Pam Meinert - Parks & Recreation
