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 Before you start any construction on your home, please check with the City Clerk’s Office for the proper permits. We have permits for building, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sidewalks and signage. Some permits are free, some have a fee. E-mail us or call 641-622-3080. |
All applications must be returned to the City Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010. Applications may be dropped off at the office; mailed to: City Clerk's Office, 120 North Jefferson Street, Sigourney, Iowa 52591; faxed to 641-622-1063 or e-mailed to sigourneyclerk@iowatelecom.net. If you e-mail your application, please call the City Clerk's Office at 641-622-3080 and leave a message telling us that you e-mailed your application and a phone number to contact you.
I need you to do something for all of us ------ Think Spring!! Think of warm sunshine, green grass, blooming flowers and kindness and love. Yes, this is the month of love and hearts. February 5th is Go Red for Women Day sponsored by the American Heart Association in an effort to raise awareness of heart disease among women. So women wear red that day! February 5th is also the Coaches vs. Cancer game at Sigourney High School. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink that day and to the game against Keota. There are numerous items for sale all week with the proceeds going to breast cancer research. Whether you wear red or pink on Friday, it doesn’t matter-just support whichever cause is most dear to you. Be involved.
Please, please clear your sidewalk. There are numerous sidewalks around the city that need cleared. Our city ordinances require that sidewalks be cleared in a timely manner. I am very concerned about the safety of people who would like to use sidewalks and are unable to because of the snow cover. What does your homeowners insurance say? Are you liable for injuries?
By now you have received your February water bill in the new format. We hope you find it easier to read and understand. As the need arises we will add notices, new ordinances, and other items of importance in the envelope with the bill. Due to the harsh winter conditions during the time the water department normally reads meters, we used an estimate of your past usage to determine your amount due. Hopefully, the weather will allow us to read the meters in February.
I have been asked about what plans have been made for an emergency shelter if the need arises. The city has a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Mary’s Catholic Church to use the Parish Center if needed. The Parish Center is handicap accessible, has a kitchen and restroom facilities (even a shower). We now have a generator and will soon have a transfer switch installed if the Parish Council approves the installation. We have contacted several people about food. Sigourney Christian Church has generously agreed to provide $ for food as well as any other support that might be needed. The school district will provide transportation in the event of ice. One of my greatest concerns is the ability of people to get to the center because of road conditions. The hospital will take people with medical conditions for temporary housing.
We have no cots at the present time, but that can and will be arranged soon. If you are coming to the shelter, please bring a blanket, pillow and medications.
Another concern is how to tell people the center is open. We will call the television stations, but if power is lost, so is the ability to communicate via T.V. We will also use the radio stations in Oskaloosa and Washington. We will use Code Red from the sheriff’s office to inform residents. It will be an automated announcement about the shelter opening and will call local numbers. If you only use a cell phone, please register to get on the call list. Go to www.keokukcountyia.com scroll to CodeRed and then to “Click Here to Get Started”. It is very important for you to register for the phone calls. Public Health personnel will contact their patients and the Fire Department will assist is whatever manner is needed. They will play an important role in getting people notified.
This is a work in progress. If you have additional items not mentioned here or other ideas that need to be addressed please send me an e-mail www.sigourneymayor@iowatelecom.net
Don’t forget to come to Coffee with the Mayor on Tuesday Feb 16 at 10:00 at the Copper Lantern. You don’t have to have a complaint, just come to visit!!
Looking forward to the Winter Olympics beginning Feb 12 and the AKC Westminster Dog Show. Go USA!!!
See you in March.
