July 2011
Volume 07-11
North Ogden News
NORTH OGDEN CITY CORP. 505 East 2600 North 782-7211
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Letters, Calls, and E-mails - The Council Members and Mayor welcome your input and attendance at council meetings.
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Check the City website for changes.
Mayor Richard Harris
940-1882
[email protected]
Council Member Wade Bigler
782-9056
[email protected]
Council Member Ronald Flamm
782-3411
[email protected]
Council Member Martha Harris
782-3068
[email protected]
Council Member Brent Taylor
735-3793
[email protected]
Council Member Carl Turner
737-0398
[email protected]
There are 3, four year term, Council seats
beginning January 2012, open for election this
year. Candidates must file a declaration of
candidacy between July 1st and July 15th, in
person with the City Recorder during office hours, Mon. –
Fri., 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. The City Offices will be closed July
4th.
Visit the City website for more information
www.northogdencity.com.
Also, a position on the North View Fire District Board of
Trustees, representing North Ogden City residents, is open to
be elected this year. The position is a four year term that
begins in Jan. 2012. You must be a registered voter at the
location of your residence and be a resident within the City of
North Ogden. Qualifications and applications may be picked
up from the North View Fire District offices at the Fire Station
starting July 1, 2011 through July 15, 2011 and must be
submitted at the Fire District office at the North View Fire
Station, 315 E. 2550 N., North Ogden, by 5:00 p.m. on July
15, 2011. Please contact Sallie Garcia, District Clerk at the
District office for more information 801-782-9042.
North Ogden’s City
Offices will be closed on
Monday, July 4th and
Monday, July 25th.
Enjoy your holidays!
BROKEN OR DAMAGED
GARBAGE/RECYCLE CAN?
Contact North Ogden City at
801-782-7211. We will send
one of our techs to repair or
replace the can. Your
garbage/recycling can must be
empty and out at the curb in
order for us to repair/replace the
can (if needed).
The Clear the Air Challenge began June 13th and is a
month long opportunity for you to help improve air quality,
reduce traffic congestion, and conserve energy in Utah.
North Ogden City’s employees are taking part in this
challenge issued by Governor Herbert and many
community leaders, and we invite our residents to register
also! The challenge is open to all Utah travelers, whether
you are new to TravelWise strategies or use them daily.
Check out the complete challenge rules and details on
weekly and grand prizes!
FIREWORKS IN UTAH – 2011
There have been some significant changes in the Utah Fireworks Laws
that go into effect this firework season. We are asking for your help to
keep your community safe this year by sharing these talking points.
You may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 801-284-6350.
You may now purchase and use lawful fireworks from June 26 – July 26.
(The dates for sale and use of fireworks for New Year and Chinese
New Year celebrations remain the same.) A new type of aerial firework is now lawful. Aerial
devices, also known as “multiple tube,” “repeater,” or “cake” fireworks often look like miniature
professional displays and can travel high into the air, as much as 150 ft. Still not allowed:
firecrackers, M-80, cherry bombs, bottle rockets, Roman candles, single or reloadable mortars,
and ground salutes.
You must be at least 16yrs of age to handle or light fireworks. Fireworks need space from
trees, carports, structures, or other obstacles. Aerial or “cake” fireworks need at least a 30ft
bubble of clearance around on the ground and above in the air. Some need as much as 150ft
clearance in the air. Should a firework misfire or not light, do not attempt to re-ignite. Children
in Utah are burned each year by sparklers. The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of more
than 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to cause third-degree burns. Children under age 12
should not use sparklers without very close adult supervision. Never hold or light more than one
sparkler at a time. Teach children to hold a sparkler at arm’s length from their body and not to
wave sparklers or run while holding sparklers. Stand at least 6ft from another person while using
sparklers. After a firework display, children should never pick up fireworks that may be left
over, they may still be active. The following is the new Rule 710-2-6 about the display, sale and
signage of aerial devices. Aerial devices are also known as cakes or multiple tube fireworks.
This does not refer to bottle rockets or similar unlawful fireworks that shoot into the air.
COMMUNITY SERVICES – 737-0587 – 2705 N 550 E
Thank you to all those that made Cherry Days
the huge success that it was. We couldn’t
have done it without all of our wonderful
volunteers, businesses, and staff.
PARK RESERVATIONS
Sign up for our
Summer Camps!
Check out our website
for all the upcoming
registrations.
Reservations are being taken for parks
through September in the Community
Services Office. Reservations must be
made in person. We are open Monday
thru Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
NORTH OGDEN CITY PRESENTS:
TALENT AND MOVIES IN THE PARK
TALENT – 7:30 P.M.
PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS
Fern Barker and Marie Vondrus received
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards at our
June 14th City Council Meeting,
thanking them for the time they
donate to others. Fern Barker makes
blankets for the Linus Foundation.
Marie Vondrus makes dresses and pants for the
Little Dresses for Africa Foundation.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!!
The 5th Annual North Ogden Arts
Festival is calling all "budding artists"
of elementary, jr. high, and high school
age to display your art in the festival,
August 13th, 2011.
A booth will be available at no cost
to you. Call Sally Oostyen, Budding
Artists Coordinator, 801-782-6678 for details.
MOVIE – DUSK
July 18th – Greg Mann and Chris Stubbs
Movie: Despicable Me
August 8th – Becky Arrington/Sounds of Time
Movie: Toy Story 3
August 15th – Kids Are Music
Movie: Tangled
HOURS:
Mon. & Wed. 12-8pm
Tues & Thurs 12-6:30pm
Fri & Sat – 11am – 5:30pm
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES:
3 and under
FREE
(with swim diaper and plastic pants)
4 years +
$5.00
Monday Night 6-8pm
Family Night – One family for $15
Wednesday Night 6-8pm
Double Dip – Two for the price of one!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Relax! We handle it all.
Swimming – Balloons – Pizza
– Bowery – Cupcakes, ETC.
The best birthdays are full of sun
and swimming. Call us today to
book your birthday party at
North Shore. 801-782-9712
BUILDING OFFICIAL – 737-2214
FLOOD PLAIN INFORMATION
Questions regarding flood
zones should be directed to
Gary Kerr. FEMA flood
maps are available for your
review in our office.
We also have elevation
certificates.
NORTH OGDEN: ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR MAY 2011
North Ogden and Waste Management are driving environmental performance with solutions that
manage and minimize waste, while recycling valuable resources and creating clean renewable energy.
MAY 2011 REPORT
Below is a snapshot of data collected regarding North Ogden solid waste collection and recycling activities for the month:
TONNAGE DATA
Solid Waste:
713.40 Tons
Recycling:
91.40 Tons
Total:
804.80 Tons
Total Waste
Diverted from Landfill: 91.40 Tons or 11.36%
Estimated Environmental Benefit based on single stream recycling tonnage:
 Saved 1,500 trees which equates to 18,000,000 sheets of newspaper.
 Saved 374,000 KW-hr of electricity. Enough power for the annual
energy needs of 30 homes.
 Saved 42,000 gallons of oil. Enough energy to heat and cool more
than 200 homes annually.
 Saved 2,100 gallons of gasoline.
 Saved 639, 000 gallons of water.
NORTH OGDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT – 782-7219
Summer is finally upon us. With the warmer weather, North Ogden usually experiences an increase in criminal activity.
This year, however, we have already experienced an unusually high jump in criminal mischief complaints in the city. Many areas of
town have seen graffiti written on walls, utility boxes, parks and vehicles. Other areas have experienced numerous houses and
vehicles being "egged" and fences being broken intentionally. Since Memorial Day, it is estimated that the cost of this damage has
been in the thousands of dollars. All of this damage has been reported to have occurred in the late night and early morning hours,
and on several occasions, the victims or neighbors reported hearing something suspicious during the night, but did not report the
incident until the next morning because they did not want to "bother" the police by reporting something which may have been a false
alarm. If you see or hear anything suspicious, particularly late at night, please contact the police immediately so we can check on the
activity. Our non-emergency dispatch number is 801-629-8221.
Our goal is to work with the community to reduce criminal activity, so rest assured that you are not bothering us when you
call. We have a limited number of officers on duty at any given time, and we rely on you to help by being our eyes and ears, and
letting us know when and where suspicious activity is taking place, so we can direct our resources into those areas where it is needed.
Who knows better what is or is not unusual activity in your neighborhood than the people who live there. We also wish to remind
our residents that North Ogden parks close at 10 pm, with the exception of the skate park, which closes at dusk. The city also has a
curfew in effect for anyone under the age of 16 years old. Juveniles under 16 years of age are not to be out between the hours of 10
pm and 4 am Saturday night through Thursday night, and between midnight and 4 am on Friday night unless accompanied by a
parent or guardian or while in the course of their employment (NOC 6-2D-1). If you see juveniles out during these hours, please
contact the police immediately and we will respond and check on those individuals. Also, if you see people who you feel may be
involved in criminal activity, regardless of age or time of day, please contact our officers as soon as possible, so we can check on
them and make sure nothing illegal is taking place.
Finally, on a side note, the State of Utah has passed a law expanding the types of fireworks permitted and the dates they are
allowed to be used. We strongly encourage our residents to use discretion and common sense when and where you choose to use
fireworks. Remember, anything that goes into the air will eventually come down, and we would hate to see people injured or
property damaged because fireworks are used in an unsafe manner or in areas near our dry hillsides or other combustible materials.
Please help us keep our community a great place to live, and we hope everyone will have a safe and enjoyable 4th and 24th of July.
NORTH VIEW SENIOR CENTER – 485 E 2550 N – 782-6211
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
830a Ceramics
830a Ceramics
900a Magic Workout
900a Magic Workout
100p Center opens
900a Magic Workout
900a Magic Workout 900a Alzheimers daycare 900a Wood Carving
100p Tap Dancing
1000a Yoga
(until noon)
930a Crocheting and
900a Bridge
500p Dinner
(bring your own mat)
930a Art
Hand Work
1000a Line Dancing
530p Entertainment
1000a Quilt Tying
1000a Line Dancing
1100a Quilt tying
1100a Easy Listening
followed by
1230p Pinochle
1230p Weight Lifting
1230p Pinochle
……...“Live Music”
line dancing:
(strength exercises)
Mahjong
1230p Pinochle
THE COST FOR
Canasta
100p Silver & Lapidary 7/7 Jerry Pacheco
THE MEALS
100p Silver & Lapidary
7/14 LaVerd’s Dance Music WILL BE $3.00
THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED
200p Tap Dancing
7/21 Bingo
BEGINNING IN
MONDAY, JULY 4TH AND MONDAY
7/28
Phil
Berger
TH
JULY.
JULY 25 . ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS!!!
MEALS FROM THE NUTRITION
CENTER WILL NOT BE
DELIVERED ON FRIDAYS
.
(OTHER OPTIONS
ARE BEING
CONSIDERED). CALL ZELLA
COMPUTER CLASSES
BASIC COMPUTER CLASS - COST: $20.00
CALL ZELLA FOR MORE INFORMATION.
MONDAYS @10:00AM
PAF – TEACHER IS AVAILABLE TO HELP
WITH QUESTIONS.
FOR MORE INFO OR
SUGGESTIONS. 801-782-6211
We are looking for a volunteer to help with finances
and teach classes. Call Zella for more
information.
Pressure Foot Clinic – by appt.
Legal Advice Blood
st
st
1
Tues.
– 11a
2nd & 3rd Wed.
1 Monday 10a
rd
3 Thur. – 4p
starting at 10a
THESE ARE AVAILABLE
FOR YOUR USE:
LIBRARY, BILLIARDS,
TELEVISION,
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT,
PING PONG TABLE
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL
July 12th & July 26th – Regular Meetings – 5:30pm
Possible Agenda Items –
PRUD discussion with Planning Commission (workshop)
Historical Society proposal (rental contract)
Resolution regarding the Utah State Retirement (URS)
Public Safety for retirees’ COLA to be 2.5% or 4%
Discussion and or action to approve Resolution declaring
property surplus
Parks and Trails Beautification Committee conversion to
non-profit
Conservation Easement at Barker Park
Recognition of former Board of Adjustment members.
The Mayor and City Council invite you to attend these meetings and
participate in your local government. There is a time for public
comments at the beginning and end of each City Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 6th – Regular Meeting – 6pm
July 20th – Regular Meeting – 6pm
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
This meeting is open to the public. Check the City website for
upcoming dates and times.
THESE ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FINAL AGENDAS ARE POSTED TO THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT
WWW.NORTHOGDENCITY.COM AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
WALK AROUND THE
WORLD GROUP – EVERY
MONDAY
CALL 801-782-7211
FOR MORE INFORMATION.
CIVIC LEAGUE
North Ogden City would like to thank the North
Ogden Civic League for all of their generous
donations to the city. The projects the North Ogden
Civic League funded this year are:
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30 umbrellas for North Shore
2 benches for Barker Park
1 replaced table for Oaklawn Park
3 drinking fountains for: Wadman, Green
Acres and Lomond View Parks
 1 tree (to be planted at North Ogden Park)
 2 city flags
 Maintenance for Christmas Lights