Toll-Free Enforcement Numbers

Ordinance

1-877-442-0072

Animal Control

1-877-816-8136

Non-Emergency Numbers

Security Gate

693-4110

City Hall

693-6840

Public Works/POA

693-2951

Golf Course:

693-3300

Allied Waste:

693-3513

Greetings!

 

"A life without dreams is like a garden without flowers."  

~ Author unknown              

Work session:  Monday, January 19th at 9 a.m. 

Regular monthly business meeting:  Tuesday, January 20th at 7 p.m. 

All meetings are held at the Municipal Building.

• Wear bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials.
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
• Cross the street in a well-lit area at night.
• Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars, or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you.
  

• Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
• Stay sober; walking while impaired increases your chance of being struck.
• Don't assume vehicles will stop. Make eye contact with drivers, don't just look at the vehicle. If a driver is on a cell phone, he or she may not be paying enough attention to drive safely.
• Don't rely solely on pedestrian signals. Look before you cross the road.
• Be alert to engine noise or backup lights on cars when in parking lots and near on-street parking spaces.
  

• Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections, if possible.
• Obey traffic signals such as WALK/DON'T WALK signs.
• Look left, right, and left again before crossing a street.
• Watch for turning vehicles. Make sure the driver sees you and will stop for you.
• Look across ALL lanes you must cross and visually clear each lane before proceeding. Even if one motorist stops, do not presume drivers in other lanes can see you and will stop for you.
• Don't wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while crossing.

• You are better off riding with the flow of traffic, not against it. Crash data tells us that getting hit from behind is extremely unlikely.
• You are more predictable and visible to motorists, especially at intersections and driveways.
• Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars, and use hand signals when turning and stopping.
• Obey traffic signs, signals, and lane markings and yield to traffic when appropriate, including pedestrians.
  

• Although you might think it's a safer option, motorists are simply not looking for bicyclists on the sidewalk, especially those riding against the direction of traffic.
• At every driveway and intersection, you are at greater risk of being hit by a motorist than if you were riding on the road with traffic.
• Pedestrians will thank you for riding on the road as well.
• Ride on the trail, paved shoulder, bike lane, or bike route. You still need to follow the rules of the road and watch out for your fellow travelers. Ride to the right, signal your turns, obey traffic signs and signals.

• Try not to be hesitant or do things that motorists and other travelers may not be expecting.
• Make sure everyone can see you and knows where you are and where you are going.
• If riding in the dark, use headlights, taillights, and reflectors and wear reflective materials and brightly colored clothing.
• Do not wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while bicycling.
  

• Rocks, trash, storm grates, wet leaves, potholes, gravel, railroad tracks, and even wet pavement markings can all send you flying.
• Also watch for parked cars, doors opening, and cars pulling in and out of driveways.
  

• Most car/bike collisions happen at intersections and driveways when motorists or bicyclists are turning.
• At every intersection and driveway, keep a careful eye out for motorists turning right in front of you-you may be going faster than they think. Also, look for motorists turning left across your path-drivers are looking for gaps in traffic and may not be paying attention to anything other than other motor vehicles.

Winterizing Around Your Home

With the onset of another freeze upon us, unpredictable weather can sneak up on us and wreak havoc on unprepared water pipes. Nothing is like waking up in the morning to no water or worse yet having to fix a broken outdoor faucet when it is 20 degrees outside. By winterizing your home now, not only will you save money, but you can relax in your warm cozy home.

Below is a listing of a few of the many precautions that can be taken to help minimize these impacts upon our life:

Before the Freeze  

• Disconnect and drain hoses from outside faucets.
• Turn off and drain your irrigation system, make sure that your backflow devices are drained and insulated.
• Wrap outside faucets or install faucet insulation covers.
• Insulate hot and cold water pipes in unheated areas, such as the garage, crawl space and attic.
• Locate and show everyone in your household where the main shut off valve is located, in case of an emergency.

During the Freeze  

• Open cabinet doors under sinks, especially where the plumbing is on an outside wall; this will allow the interior heat to warm the piping.
• If you are going to be away for any length of time leave the heat on at least 55 degrees. Shut off water to the house and open all faucets to drain the pipes. Make certain you turn off the power to your hot water heater to prevent burning out of elements.

If Your Pipes Freeze  

• NEVER thaw a frozen pipe with an open flame. It is very easy to start a fire with an open flame. Use hot air from a hair dryer or a closely monitored heat lamp or electric heater.
• If your lines are frozen, assume that they may be broken or split somewhere. Be ready to shut off your water in a hurry when the line thaws.
• If your pipes break, shut off the water at the shut-off valve and make certain that you turn off the circuit breaker to your hot water heater.

Shutting Off Your Water

Protecting Your Pets During Cold Weather

By Robbie Galaway, Animal Control 

Don't leave dogs or cats outdoors when the temperature drops. Regardless of the season, short-haired, very young or old dogs and all cats should never be left outside without supervision.

Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they are outdoors during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage.

Dogs and cats are safer indoors, except when taken out for exercise. During walks, short-haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater.

You will probably need to shorten your dog's walks in very cold weather to protect you both from weather-associated health risks

Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor and feral cats, but it's deadly. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to encourage feline hitchhikers to abandon their roost under the hood.

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