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CITY HALL CALENDAR - Next Schaller City Council Meeting: Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Council agendas posted on city hall window, post office and bank bulletin board prior to meetings. Official publications for the City of Schaller are published in the Schaller Herald. Agendas are posted at the Post Office, the bank and on the window at Schaller City Hall. SCHALLER LAW ENFORCEMENT: The City of Schaller has entered into an agreement with the Sac County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services, effective July 1, 2017. Please call the Sac County Sheriff non-emergency phone number: 712.662.7127 for your non-emergency needs. For EMERGENCIES, dial 911 |
CITY HALL CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you need to contact City Hall: Our phone is 712-275-4742. Email: schallerclerk@schallertel.net
City Hall is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (12:00-12:30 p.m. lunch break).
To rent Schaller City Park Shelter House, call Schaller Telephone office: 712.275.4211
Recycling Schedule: Now available...2018 calendar year recycling schedule...CLICK HERE.
Schaller now has a free-standing container located by the city shed at the very north end of N Main Street. It has doors labeled as to where you can place recycled materials. This is in addition to the curb pickup of recyclable materials currently in place!
2018 City Council Meeting Minutes: Click on Date to Read Minutes
January 2018 Meeting
March 2018 Meeting
Pop Corn Days 2019 are scheduled for July 12 and 13.
Schaller Pop Corn Days is sponsored by the Schaller Chamber of Commerce. The city is not responsible for any of the events or promotion of same, but for your convenience, this is the contact Information we have been given. Please save to your files...
For reservations of the City Park Shelter House, please call Schaller Telephone Company 712-275-4211.
For reservation of the Jaycees building, please call Mallory McDonough 712-749-9215
or Ashley Collins 712-275-4493
The Kiddie Parade: Mallory McDonough 712-749-9125
(Parade time is Friday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.)
The Big Parade: Brenda and Scott Naberhaus 712-660-1441
(Parade time is Saturday during Popcorn Days at 10:00 a.m.)
Craft Show: Greg Goodale / Katie Goodale 712-275-4790
Car Show: Greg Goodale / Katie Goodale 712-275-4790
For information regarding the Beer Garden / Entertainment, check the Schaller Jaycees Facebook page!
Schaller City Billing Rates as of July 1, 2016
(Increase reflected on the bill received early August.)
CLICK HERE for new rate sheet!
Schaller residents saw an increase in city bills on the billing mailed the end of July 2016.
Reuse. Reduce. Recycle. * Reuse. Reduce. Recycle. * Reuse. Reduce. Recycle. * Reuse. Reduce. Recycle.
RECYCLING UPDATE on Cans and Aluminum from the Sac County Solid Waste Agency 08/29/2016
CANS TO BE RECYCLED
All aluminum foil containers, tin food and beverage cans can be recycled.
Examples: aluminum or crumpled foil, foil pie plates, juice cans, canned fruit and vegetable cans and soup cans.
- Empty and rinse cans.
Lids and labels are okay. These are made into new cans.
NOTE!
Furniture, furnace filters, metal pots and pans, kitchen appliances and aluminum siding are NOT recyclable and will not be accepted. If you put something in your recycling that is garbage, your entire recycling bin may be excluded from pickup because it is then garbage.
NEW RECYCLING INFORMATION
Schaller Friends...we have a bit of new information to apply to our paper/cardboard recycling days:
1. We need to separate out only the CORRUGATED cardboard, which is generally your case-type cardboard boxes. ALL boxes MUST be broken down. You can just place your corrugated cardboard in one end of your rubber container and put the paper, newspaper, magazines, etc. and other box board (such as cereal boxes) in bags (paper or plastic is fine) in the rest of the container. Or you may tie bundles with twine or string. Do NOT put pizza boxes or any container with food residue in recycling, please. These are garbage. This is information from the landfill on how they will accept cardboard/paper products for recycling.
2. This next piece of information is not new but some are still not abiding by this rule. Please do NOT use garbage cans OR cardboard boxes to hold your recycling. Recycling set out in garbage cans will not be picked up. Paper products are extremely heavy and the guys have to lift recycling containers too high to safely do that with garbage cans...Same with cardboard boxes - don't use them. They are not safe or stable containers to lift over one's head. Use a rubber type container (they have handles or hand grips) that is not more than 15-18 inches deep. It's a good idea to use a container with a lid for rainy days. Paper/Cardboard set out that gets wet from rain becomes garbage and will not be picked up as recycling. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the property owner to see that the wet recycling that becomes garbage is appropriately presented as such at the proper time. Do not leave garbage sitting out loose.
To recap...Break down ALL boxes. Separate corrugated cardboard from other thinner boxboard, paper, magazines, etc. And please remember to use a rubber style container with a handle/hand grips to put your recycling in for pickup.
Thank you to everyone. Recycling is a very helpful process to save on costs down the road. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated! As always, please call City Hall if you have questions. 275-4742.
CITY HALL CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you need to contact City Hall: Our phone is 712-275-4742. Email: schallerclerk@schallertel.net
City Hall is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (12:00-12:30 p.m. lunch break).
Glass Recycling Information for you!
GLASS THAT MAY BE RECYCLED
All food and beverage jars and bottles (including all colors of glass) may be placed with your other recycling items.
Examples: soft drink, juice, beer/wine bottles, spaghetti sauce, baby food, pickle and mayonnaise jars.
*Empty and rise the jars and bottles.
*Lids and labels are okay.
*Food and beverage containers only
NOT ACCEPTABLE: glass items are mirrors, window glass, plates, pottery, ceramics, drinking glasses, headlights, cooking ware or light bulbs.
via Sac County Solid Waste Agency
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This information was received at City Hall from Iowa Food Bank...
Food for Thought: Food Insecurity in Your Neighborhood
Do you or someone you know need help with food? You can go here for information on help.
Where: Sacred Heart Church - 501 Church Street - Early, IA 50535
Gen McCleeary at gmccleeary@foodbankiowa.org or 515-564-0330.
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Wipes Clog Pipes!
Some cities are beginning to report that sewer pumps have become clogged by "flushable" wipes.
READ MORE HERE
Avoid a nasty cleanup in your home and help protect the city's sewer system by never flushing any consumer item but toilet paper. It it isn't toilet paper, it should go down your toilet!
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Something to think about: Recycling...are you part of the solution or part of the problem?
Have you considered the impact not recycling has on on our landfill? How much a lack of recycling adds to the cost of garbage removal? This article by Erin Mullenix, the Iowa League of Cities' research and fiscal analyst, is published with the permission of the Iowa League of Cities and provides some eye-opening information.
"Though recycling is not a new concept, communities are encouraged by more recent drives to continue to benefit from its efforts. While IDNR estimates that about 35 percent of all waste generation in Iowa was diverted from landfills, it can be estimated that over half of what is thrown in the trash could be recycled. Working together to recycle will help us now as well as in the future." Click here to read article.
Recycling information:
Please separate corrugated cardboard from other items in your containers on the paper/cardboard pickup days. Break down cardboard boxes. Do NOT use garbage pails for setting out recycle material. The guys have to lift these containers over their heads and those are too heavy to be safe. Thanks!
We are able to pick up glass again for recycling because it is once more accepted at our recycle site! Details on what can be recycled are can be seen in the garbage and recycling section above. Thank you!
Landfill changes are definitely coming, and you will see a change in your bill with the July billing. When we know more, we will share but these changes will directly affect the charges on your monthly city bill. We can't stop this anticipated raise in rates, but there is something to consider for the future. The more you recycle, then less goes into the landfill. You can help hold down costs in the future by recycling everything you can. And you help the environment. It's a win-win situation.
SUGGESTIONS FOR RECYCLING MORE AND LANDFILLING LESS
Buy fewer disposable items to save money and resources.
Recycle plastic shopping bags at stores. Many larger stores have a bin at their entry where you can drop off
plastic shopping bags. Many grocery stores have these bins. If you don’t see one ask about it. Plastic bags don’t
break down well in the landfill.
When shopping take your own reusable shopping bags. Reusable shopping bags only costs about $1 a piece and
can be used over and over again.
Shredded office paper should be bagged separately.
Donate unwanted clothes, toys and household goods to a charitable organization. Check with the Community
Outreach and/or Goodwill in our area.
Compost your kitchen and garden waste at home. This could reduce your waste by 25% and fertilize your garden.
Buy products that have less packaging. This can be challenging but it is possible.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy! Buy products made from recycled materials.
None of these things take a lot of time! Let’s all work together to recycle more and help protect our environment.
Sac County Solid Waste Agency
Have items not accepted for regular recycling or garbage collection? Hazardous Waste Recycling is available at the Sac County landfill. Hazardous Waste items are NOT accepted in regular Schaller garbage or during our clean-up days.
Click on the link below for more information:
Sac County Landfill Information
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Information: City Bills
Paying your city bill three ways...
Three ways to pay your city water bill...
You can pay your city bill these ways:
1. Pay at city hall during regular business hours.
2. If City Hall is closed, at the State Bank of Schaller (can use their drop box for this service also).
3. Mail works fine as well, use PO Box 120.
Never send cash in the mail. It is always advisable to ask for a receipt if you do not pay by check.
If you have any questions about your bill, please call City Hall 275-4742. Thank you for your prompt support of our city water, garbage, sewer and landfill system. The city is able to provide these services to your household because you pay your bill! Thanks!
Kids gone to college? Kids coming home to live? Mother-in-Law moving in? Life changes in your household?
Be sure to call the City Clerk at 275.4742 and let us know if you have added or subtracted from your household numbers! Any change will be reflected in the billing cycle following the one in which you report it.
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In Schaller, we do not have metered water, the water and sewer portion of the bill increases according to the number of people who live in a household. It is important that you keep city hall informed of any changes in the number of people living in your home.
The garbage and landfill rates are billed at the basic rate, the same for all homes. You are allowed three 33-gallon bags to be collected each week, each container not to exceed 40 pounds in weight. Any additional bags set out for collection must have a City tag attached. These tags cost $1 each and are sold in bundles of 10 at the city office. All of these costs are charged to offset the fees necessary to meet all the costs and requirements set forth to operate our water and sewer facilities, plus landfill fees. The City of Schaller pays a per pound fee for all the garbage we pick up and take to the county landfill. The garbage and landfill fees on the chart are set at the basic rate and are the same for all residential customers. Those that want more garbage collected than the basic fee covers pay for the extra bags by purchasing the tags.
Questions? Call City Hall: 275-4742 or email schallerclerk@schallertel.net
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This-N-That
Speed Limits in Schaller: Speed limits vary as to where you are within the city limits, but residential speed is governed at 25 mph. We ask everyone to please drive carefully and observe posted speed limits. We want everyone in our town to be safe at all times!
Golf Carts in Schaller....Golf carts are allowed in Schaller between the hours of sunrise and sunset when operated by licensed drivers (you must have a valid driver's license...NO children drivers). And the carts shall not be operated on any city street which is a primary road extension through the city (D15/Second Street for example), however you may cross these streets. Golf carts shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle sign and a bicycle safety flag at all time, as well as adequate brakes. Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances, Schaller, Iowa. Everyone, please enjoy these nice days and stay safe!
Please do not blow or sweep grass clippings into the city streets. This practice is prohibited by ordinance because it will cause problems for our storm sewers. And that will cause problems for all of us. Thank you for your cooperation!
Pet Registration
An annual fee of $2.50 is required to be paid for all pets residing within the city limits of Schaller by April 1 every year. You must bring proof that your pet has been vaccinated for rabies when you register your pet, even if you brought your registration in last year. Some rabies vaccinations last 1 year, some longer. The city needs to see your proof annually when you pay your pet registration. Thank you!
Food Bank:
Please help share this information: The local ministerial association has a Food Bank located at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall in Early. If you know anyone who may need help with their food needs, please tell them about this. You can also help with donations to the Food Bank if you wish to do so.
