CLEAN UP WEEK FOR THE CITY OF SHOSHONE

WILL BE THE WEEK OF May 9^th, 2011

 HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL

CITY HALL AT 886-2030.

Spring Clean-Up Week 

GUIDELINES FOR PICKUP WEEK

Week of May 9^th, 2011

• Please put tree limbs in bundles of 4-6’, all others will be passed by
• Please bag or sack all grass & leaves
• Please put all trash/garbage in your trash can
• Please separate metal into a different pile
• Please do not mix rocks, garden debris, and limbs
• All mixed piles will be passed by
• Please have everything out before clean up day
• The city crew will only go through each alley once
• Please remove all personal possessions from the alley prior to clean up day or they will be hauled off.
• Please keep piles neat and separate

Thank you

Also this is a reminder that we are still under water restrictions and no open hoses are allowed.

If you have an automated sprinkler system, please water at night on days allowed.

You can make a difference in the appearance of your town.

Thanks for your  help,

The City of Shoshone        

 BURNING IN CITY LIMITS

CALL BEFORE YOU BURN 886-2030 or 570-3599 on weekends.

 NO BURNING ON PAVED STREETS

 Respect those with respiratory problems and do not burn around them.

UTILITY BILLS

Would you like to get your utility bills by e-mail?

The City of Shoshone has the ability to send bills by e-mail if there is enough interest in receiving bills by e-mail.

 Contact City Hall if you’re interested.

REMINDER 

City streets and alleys are not for storage or to be blocked.  Parking in alleys is not permitted.  Utility employees and the Fire Department need access to utility lines.  Vehicles parked in alleys will be towed away at owner’s expense.

Visitors with RV’s can only stay parked on the City Street for 14 days.

 DOGS

LICENSES!  Every dog needs one!

Dogs are to be licensed yearly. (2011 Licenses are available)

Dogs are to be walked on a leash.

Dogs are to be confined in your yard and not running at large.

You are responsible for your dog’s actions.

 1^st Violation               $  50.00

2^nd Violation                $100.00

3^rd Violation                $300.00        

                           IRRIGATION RULES                            

Irrigation rules still in effect.  Water will only be allowed on appropriate irrigation days 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  No open hoses are allowed.  Those with sprinkler systems water after 10:00 p.m.

Even Numbered Addresses – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Odd Numbered Addresses – Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Public Entities – Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CITY PARK 

The CityPark is for everyone to use.

To use the pavilion and gazebo please call City Hall to reserve.

 NO glass containers in the park

No Bicycles allowed in the park

NO dogs allowed in the park

 New sidewalks are being added under an ADA grant to make the park more accessible to handicap visitors.

 Park closes at 11:00 p.m.

CATS

Stray cats are also a problem.  Please do not feed stray cats outside, that invite skunks into the City.  Neuter and spay your animal friends and keep the cat and dog populations down.

PROPERTY OWNERS

It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep property free of garbage, unlicensed vehicles, weeds, and nuisances.  It is also the owner’s responsibility to keep alleys and curb areas between street and curbs/sidewalks weed free.

BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED – EVEN FOR THOSE BUILDINGS SUCH AS CARPORTS, SHEDS, and DECKS.  HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL CITY HALL AT 886-2030

SUMMER READING

The Shoshone Public Library is getting ready to have another great summer of children’s programs this year with “One World Many Stories”.   The programs will begin June 9^th and last through the 28^th of July.  Plan to attend 8 weeks of fun and stories from each Continent of the World.

This Summer Program is free for children of all ages.  Plan to attend each Thursday.  Program begins at 1:00 p.m.  Registration will begin on June 1, 2011.  Call the Library @ 886-2843 for more information

   Shoshone Public Library Hours are as follows:

Monday 12 – 5 p.m.            

Tuesday 12 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday 12 – 8 p.m.

Thursday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday 12 – 5 p.m.

Saturday 12 – 3 p.m.

YARD SALES

Yard Sales are limited to 1 every 6 months for 5 consecutive days only.  Continuous sales are not allowed.  City Code 8.16.064

City Codes

The City is pleased to announce that City Codes can be accessed on the web at shoshonecity.com then go to services.  Word searches are available.

 FARM ANIMALS

Animals in town are becoming a big problem.

No farm animals are allowed to reside in the city limits.  That includes horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, chickens, or rabbits. City Code 6.08

Slaughtering of Animals inside the City limits is also prohibited. City Code 6.08.100

Dogs are regulated by the City Code 6.04.010.  Three (3) dogs per house hold. Dogs need to be confined to your property and on a leash when being walked.  You are responsible for your dog’s actions.  Vicious dogs are not allowed in the City.

POLICE NEWS

The Shoshone Police Dept. would like to remind residents of Shoshone, that due to the decline in the economy there has been an influx of theft crimes and to take a few minutes to make sure your valuables, vehicles, houses and properties are secure.  If suspicious or criminal activity is noticed the public is encouraged to call immediately.  Emergency call 911, Non-Emergency 886-2036.

Curfews are being enforced.  Children under the age of 18 

11:00 p.m.     Sunday through Thursday

1:00 a.m. on  Saturday and Sunday mornings unless accompanied by parent or guardian.

With kids getting out of school for the summer in the near future the Shoshone Police Dept. would also like to ask the public to pay more attention for children and adult pedestrians, especially in areas of high traffic volume and crosswalks.

SIDEWALK RESPONSIBILITY

SIDEWALKS:  Some sidewalks within the City limits are becoming broken and in drastic need of repair.  As property owners, you are responsible for the repairs of sidewalks that border your property.  If someone falls on these sidewalks that are in disrepair, you will be held responsible for medical issues that may occur.  Idaho code 50-314 through 50-317 and City Code 12.04 address the repairs of sidewalks.

Please assess the condition of your sidewalks and make repairs.