City council ... “From where I sit.”
First things first, a big thank you for the cookies and drinks at city council. A little sweetness to get us all in a good mood is a good thing.
It seems that there are a few too many parked cars and trailers and piles of horse shit on the city right of way. You offenders who park your RV’s and motor homes better watch out too. The city officials are on the lookout and will be handing out citations to violators. While you are at it, line up those rusty and abandoned cars on your property and clean up those piles of trash.
A point of interest was made to those who use their sewer clean out for a dump station. It is against the law. The chemicals in the holding tanks are killing the good bacteria in the settling ponds. If you don’t want to be brought to justice for murdering the good bacteria, you better stop now or Ryan might have to forward your mail to the pokey ... and that’s what it’s all about.
That brings me to another point. Who would like to start a great business venture? How about a dumping station for all those tourists who will be coming through here this summer? The state park dump station is out of order, don’t you just hate it when you really have to go and find an out of order sign on the door? We would sure hate to have a whole bunch of bacteria killers on the loose.
Have you noticed strange men poking about in your neighborhood? They are doing a study on storm water issues. They will be here for 6 or 8 weeks snooping around the ground and gathering data. Remember last year when we got 3 1/2 inches of rain in one fast thunder storm. I do. The North side of town is particularly prone to flooding. I have been contemplating a boat launch area on the side of my street. I wonder if the city council would approve my request? If you see a boat parked next to my fence, you’ll know I got the permit. This storm water issue is an on going study that will help the city to determine the best course of action to keep lagoons from appearing whenever there is a rain storm. This should only take a year or two or more.
I finally got a ruling on that pesky light. It is helpful for those who park on that part of the street at night. I am still looking for solutions to direct the light to where it is needed most. Any good suggestions?
The horse, dog, and now chicken shit has finally hit the legal fan and will be processed through legal channels. We were reminded that we do live in a rural community and that animal smells are a normal part of life, unless they break existing city codes of reasonable farm activity.
The fire department reported that they have had thousands of dollars donated to them by private citizens. The city still has money set aside to help, but still lacks the funds to upgrade all equipment. Many thanks to those who have given generously.
That reminds me of one of my pet projects. I desperately need to get to Hawaii. Donations would be appreciated. I will take lots of pictures.
Our saw mill is owned by the USDA. Mayor Taylor indicated that the city is attempting to have it donated back to the town. Wouldn’t that be great! Maybe we can take some of that burned timber on the mountain and put it to good use. It’s either that or a fire.
The truck scale at the saw mill is now owned by the city. If you need to weigh something really, really big, you can call Vicky at the city offices.
A death sentence has been handed down for the Yucca cactus that are on main street. Risk from the sharp end of the cactus is to blame. If you want to rescue a Yucca and give it a good home, let the city know. A letter of reference, income and a check for a green thumb may be required.
The city is trying to get UDOT to donate the land at the city yard, or at least get one of those 99 year leases secured.
The little league dugouts are moving forward. The block has been donated, the mortar is ready and when the weather cooperates, the work will begin. If you are ready to dig in and help, contact the city.
It seems the city had a really big amount of bills to pay this month, we were assured that the money had been set aside to pay them. Whew, the utilities won’t be turned off this month.
Bored and tired of reruns and the same old thing on TV? Come to city council and join in the action.
