Library Book Sale, Town Council Meeting Highlights, and More

Book Sale

The Friends of the are having a book sale on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will take place on the lawn in front of Town Hall and in the Historical Museum on the first floor of the library. There will be quite a few old books from private collections along with the usual sale books. Among the bargain prices are hardcover books at $2 and small paperbacks at 25 cents, unless special priced.

Town Council Meeting Notes

 At the meeting of Tuesday, May 24, the Town Council took the following actions:

• Approved the contract with Jim Baum, operator of Farm Stand, for 2011 season.  The Farm Stand is tentatively scheduled to open on Friday, June 17, depending on weather and the availability of produce.
• Approved the Safe Routes to Schools Wade Thomas area sidewalk improvement project and authorized solicitation of bids. The project will begin in July.
• Received an oral report on status of Energy Watch California program by Dana Armanino, County of Marin. More on this program below.
• Confirmed the appointment of Sean Condry as Public Works Director beginning on Wednesday, June 1.
• Approved the reorganization of Public Works and Planning & Building Departments to have the Building Department report to Public Works, in an effort to meet priorities and utilize employees most effectively.
• Approved the reorganization of the Recreation Department in order to provide for a more efficient and cost effective organization.
• Discussion of an ordinance adding new chapter 11.16 to Title 2 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code enacting disclosure and reporting regulations for independent expenditures in Town elections. Council provided direction to the Town Attorney regarding a number of components of the ordinance.  The first reading of the ordinance will be scheduled for the meeting of Tuesday, June 14. 
• Considered the request of the Ross Valley Sanitary District to appoint a councilmember liaison with the district and conducted a discussion of the upcoming rate request. The Town Council directed staff to request that a representative of the district come to the next Town Council meeting, scheduled for June 14, to answer council questions. In addition, staff was directed to prepare a resolution for council consideration June 14 protesting the and directing the Town Manager to file a formal protest with the district, per the requirements of Proposition 218. 

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Garbage Collection Days

With the advent of numerous carts designed for collection of green waste, recycling materials and garbage, taking out the trash on trash day is a bigger job than it once was.

 A problem has surfaced in conjunction with the increased number of carts at each residence and business. Town staff has received several complaints about carts that are left out on the curb or in the street all week long, rather than being brought in after pickup.

The San Anselmo Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 3.03, says in part “No can or receptacle for receiving garbage shall be placed or kept on or in any public street, alley, sidewalk, footpath, or public place whatsoever.”

Please be courteous to neighbors and passersby by placing your carts such that they do not block sidewalks or street areas and bringing in your carts as soon as practical after they are emptied.