OCTOBER 2016 – COMMUNITY CALENDAR ***All Meetings Held In Community Room At 319 Main Street Unless Otherwise Noted*** Sunday
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Zombiebot Library 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Drop In Job Help Library 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Sultan VFW Meeting 605 1st Street 7:00 PM
Coffee W/Mayor Galaxy Chocolates 501 Main Street 9:30 AM LEGO Club Library – 3:00 PM
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Coffee W/Mayor Galaxy Chocolates 501 Main Street 9:30 AM
Pasados Sanctuary Shindig NOON – 2:30PM (Location info below) Birds of Prey Library – 10:00 AM
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HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
8 Council Budget Retreat
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Leadership Committee 3:00 PM
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“Lighter than Air” Fair Committee Meeting 9:00 AM at the Visitors Center
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Coffee W/Mayor Galaxy Chocolates 501 Main Street 9:30 AM Sky Valley Recreation Committee Meeting 10:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast VOA A-Frame 617 1st Street 8:00 AM
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5 Sky Valley Chamber Luncheon – $10.00 Noon – 2:00 PM Drop In Job Help Library: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Community Alliance Meeting – 4:00PM
Drop In Job Help Library 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Planning Board Meeting 7:00 PM
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Last Day to Make Payment Arrangements Avoiding Identify Theft Library – 9:30 AM
Drop In Job Help Library 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting 7:00 PM (see notes below)
Coffee W/Mayor Galaxy Chocolates 501 Main Street 9:30 AM Reading w/Pirate Library – 2:30 PM
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Sky Valley Chamber Luncheon – $10.00 Noon – 2:00 PM Drop In Job Help Library 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Community Alliance Meeting – 4:00PM
City Council Meeting 7:00 PM “Lighter than Air” Fair Committee Meeting 9:00AM at the Visitors Center
Coffee W/Mayor Galaxy Chocolates 501 Main Street 9:30 AM
**OCTOBER MEETINGS** Sultan Planning Board: 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Sultan City Council Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers – 319 Main Street, Sultan. For more information call 360.793.2231. Thursday, October 27, 2016 – Lorena Ing of WSDOT to discuss Old Owen Rd/US2 Intersection Traffic Issues VFW Meeting: Sultan VFW meets at the VOA-Senior Center at 605 1st Street the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Contact: Chuck at 425.870.0235. Sultan Community Alliance Meeting: 1st Wednesday – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information, call Calei Vaughn at 360.793.2400. **INFORMATION & EVENTS** Senior Center: Serving Lunch Monday through Thursdays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Senior Center located at 605 1st Street. Sno-Isle Library Progams: For more info on October Programs, contact 360.793.1695 ext 4301 http://www.sno-isle.org/locations/sultan/. Click on Classes/Events. City Park Clean Up: Help beautify your City! Join us for regular grounds clean up. Please contact Victoria at 360.793.2272 for further information. Sky Valley Farm Festival: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, October 8th on Fern Bluff Road. Please contact Sky Valley Visitors Center for more information. Pasados Sanctuary Shindig: Noon – 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 22nd. For Info and to register https://www.pasadosafehaven.org/event/funtobershindig/ Sky Valley Recreation Committee: Friday, October 7th at 10:00 AM – Meets 1st Friday of every other month at Sky Valley Visitors Center. City Hall is located at 319 Main Street Office Hours are Monday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone 360.793.2231 Fax 360.793.3344 www.ci.sultan.wa.us Passport and Notary Service available Monday through Friday from 9:15AM – 3:45PM
9:00 AM at the Fire Dept
Sky Valley Farm Fest 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (location info below) Reading w/Pirate Library – 10AM
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NEW POLICE CHIEF – LT. STEVEN MCDONALD Lt. Steven McDonald, who has a 20 year career in law enforcement, has been selected to serve as the Chief of the Sultan Police Department and Commander of the East Precinct, What are storm drains? The grated storm drains you see on almost every street corner allow rain water to drain from streets. They are especially important during storms when the high volume of water falling on streets would otherwise cause flooding.
effective September 1, 2016. The previous chief, Lt. Monte Beaton, was reassigned to the Personnel Development Division to oversee employee training and development. “I’m looking forward to serving the residents of Sultan and East Snohomish County.” NEW PUBLIC WORKS FIELD SUPERVISOR – NATE MORGAN
How you can help keep catch basins clean Given the City’s limited budget and staff and the size of the infrastructure, City of Sultan requires citizens to help keep streets safe and storm drains clean. Please regularly inspect storm drains in front of or near your house and remove debris. The following simple actions can help keep streets open and catch basins clean: 1. Monitor and clean the catch basin near your house or business, especially prior to a rain event and after a snow and ice event. 2. Stand on the curb and use a rake or pitch fork to clear leaves and debris from catch basins so that water can drain easily. Do not try to remove the grate. 3. Do not rake or blow leaves from your yard into the street. Bag them at the curb in the parking strip and prepare them for curbside pickup. Contact City Hall for information on yard waste service. 4. For leaves that have already fallen on the street, rake them 10 to 12 inches from the curb, allowing water to flow to the catch basin without the leaves. 5. Dispose of waste in trash receptacles instead of sweeping it into the gutters or catch basins. Dispose of leaves and yard debris in curbside yard debris containers. Pile shoveled snow where it can be absorbed into the ground. 6. Notify the City at 360.793.2231 if you cannot clear a catch basin yourself.
The City recently hired Nate Morgan as the new Public Works Field Supervisor. A Sultan resident, he was selected from a strong group of candidates and started in his new position on September 6th. Nate comes to us from Northshore Utility District where he has significant experience in water distribution and sanitary sewer collection. Nate will be replacing Connie Dunn who is retiring from public service in October after serving the City for over 27 years. We are confident Nate will be a strong addition to the Public Works department. Nate says… “I'm really excited to work for this great community.”
RECYCLE RATE INCREASE At the August 11, 2016 council meeting, Ordinance 124216 was approved to increase the current rate for recycle service from $9.15 per month to $10.05 per month. This increase will take effect on October 1, 2016. Therefore, you will see the rate increase on your November billing statement. If you have questions, or concerns, please contact the Utility Billing Office at 360.793.2231.
Tuesday,November 8th US Presidential Election 2016 Mobile Ballot Drop Box Van Location Sunday, November 6th Sultan Elementary School parking lot 501 Date Street, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm There will also be a Ballot Drop Box located in Monroe (near library) 1070 Village Way and is open 24/7 until 8:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th. No postage needed.
Join us on Main Street in Sultan MONDAY OCTOBER 31ST 4:30PM – 6:30PM (FREE EVENT)
Sultan Community Alliance and The City of Sultan Bringing Community together NEED HELP WITH YOUR SULTAN UTILITY BILL? Don’t wait until your water is shut off. Past due payments or payment arrangements MUST be made by 5:00 PM on OCTOBER 25, 2016. If you are a RENTER, the Owner needs to approve any payment arrangement. Please contact us at 360.793.2231 to see how we can help.
