Sugar City
DECEMBER 2019
David D. Ogden, Mayor
Wendy McLaughlin, Clerk–Treasurer Shelley Jones, Deputy Clerk–Treasurer Arlynn Jacobson, Public Works Director Cody Cureton, Asst. Public Works Director Jonathan Turner, Code Enforcement Officer
Calendar:
Dec 2
Annual Christmas
Tree Lighting @ 6:00 p.m.
Dec 5 – Planning & Zoning @ 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing on OFE #4
Dec 7- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec 12 – City Council Public Hearing on City Code Title 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
Dec 18 – City Council Public Hearing
on OFE Development Agreement
@ 6:30 p.m.
Dec 19 – Planning & Zoning CANCELLED
Dec 25
–
Christmas
City Hall closes @ noon Dec 24 through Dec 26
Dec 26 – City Council CANCELLED
FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER:
Jan 1 – New Years Day City Hall Closed
Dec 31 through Jan 1
Jan 2 – – Planning & Zoning @7:00 p.m.
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**All city meetings are subject to change – see city website***
Merry Christmas!
**PUBLIC HEARINGS**
- Old Farm Estates Division #4 Preliminary Plat Application for 40 single family home lots to be held Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
- Public Hearing on Updates to City Code Title 9 to be held on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
- Public Hearing for Old Farm Estates Updated Development Agreement to be held Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Mark your calendars! The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is Monday, December 2nd at Heritage Park at 6 p.m. by the gazebo. Come and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and Santa Claus.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: City Hall will close at noon December 24th through December 26th for Christmas. We will also close December 31st at noon through January 1st for New Year’s Day.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICK–UP: Garbage will be picked up on Saturday, December 28th, due to Christmas and on Saturday, January 4th, due to New Year’s Day.
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OVERNIGHT PARKING & SNOW REMOVAL: Reminder of our snow ordinance parking on city streets from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. December 1st through March 1st. We also ask if it snows during the day and plows are out, to move vehicles off the street. The city only plows when we receive 3 inches or more of snow, because of the cost which is roughly $1500.00 each time. This covers wages, fuel, cutting edges and equipment maintenance.
Keep cars uncovered from snow and parked back off of roads and please pull into driveways further to stay clear of the snowplows. The city will not be clearing driveways to avoid damaging property in the process. We cannot assume liability for any damage that occurs.
DOG LICENSE REMINDER: Licenses expire Dec. 31st. Cost is $15 per year. Make sure your pets are up to date. If you have a photo of your pet to put on file this would also be helpful if they are lost.
BUSINESS LICENSE REMINDER: Business licenses expire Dec 31st. Home business licenses are $10. Other business licenses are $20. Please come in to renew them at city hall. Thank you!
**SEWER AND WATER EMERGENCIES** We would like to remind all residents that in case of an emergency such as a water leak or sewer issue that happens after hours or on weekend, you can call city hall and there is an emergency option that will transfer you to our public works director. The sooner you call the better to avoid more complications.
Ph: 208-356-7561
Fax: 208-359-2654
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
P.O. Box 56 – 10 E. Center
Sugar City, ID 83448
Sugar City
David D. Ogden, Mayor
Wendy McLaughlin, Clerk–Treasurer Shelley Jones, Deputy Clerk–Treasurer Arlynn Jacobson, Public Works Director
MAYOR’S MONTHLY MESSAGE
December 4, 2019
Dear Friends,
I would like to start by letting you know that the city council adopted a “Transient Solicitor” permit process on November 14, 2019. This requires any business who would like to go door to door soliciting either services or product from the citizens of Sugar City, to first obtain a permit from the city. The city will then authorize a background check on the business to make sure it is legitimate, and would not pose a risk to the citizens. Once approved, they may begin their door to door sales, subject to having proper identification as to who they are, as well as a copy of the permit. This does not prohibit you from posting a “No Solicitation” sign for those who do not want to be bothered. We do hope, however, that this will help you feel more secure. If you have questions or concerns, please contact city hall.
The annual tree lighting ceremony was a great success last Monday night. The staff and the tree and beautification committee outdid themselves in making this a wonderful experience, especially for those young children who got to see Santa Claus. Thanks to all of you for your support of this annual event.
This will be my final letter to you as Mayor. I have appreciated all the support I have received from you, especially the city staff, city council, and all the commissions and committees I have worked with. I recognize that Sugar City has gone through some tough times of late, and that it has caused some division amongst the citizens. I pray that there may be a healing of the city, and that all the bad feelings of the past will disappear. Thanks for allowing me to serve you these last four years.
Sincerely,
David D. Ogden, Mayor
Ph: 208-356-7561
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fax: 208-359-2654
P.O. Box 5610 E. Center Sugar City, ID 83448