Refuse and Recycling News, San Anselmo From the Air, Volunteer Openings, and Marin Municipal Water District Construction Work

Refuse and Recycling News

Green Carts – Last week upcoming changes to the Town’s green waste program were reported.  Marin Sanitary proposes to continue with the weekly pickup of 224 gallons of green waste, but has asked to amend the Town’s contract to provide that customers who want to utilize the full amount of green waste request additional green carts for a rental fee, currently set at $1.78/month.  Customers may request an additional three green carts, to get up to and actually exceed, the current 224 gallons.  This change is expected to be effective September 1.  Two items of note on this topic, however, are:

• Marin Sanitary customers may choose to rent the extra green cans for one month periods – it does not have to be an ongoing commitment.

• IMPORTANT:  The Town Council is going to revisit this topic at the meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.  If you want to speak on the issue of green carts, please come down to the meeting or send me your comments via email.

Free On-Call Cleanups – Marin Sanitary provides two on-call pick-ups during each calendar year for residential customers at no additional charge for either:  2 cubic yards of solid waste or the equivalent of fourteen 32 gallon bags; or 1 cubic yard of solid waste or the equivalent of seven 32 gallon bags and 1 bulky item (which means items that are too large to be placed in a can, such as large household appliances, furniture, carpets, mattresses and similar large items that require special handling due to their size).  Call Marin Sanitary at 456-2601 for more information or to schedule a pickup.

Intensive Recycling – Marin Sanitary has an Intensive Recycling Program with pickup of one 20-gallon container every other week for qualified customers.  To qualify, residential customers must complete a program application and agree to the program criteria as outlined on the application.  Program applications are available at http://www.townofsananselmo.org/documents/12/25/intensive_recycling_application.PDF or at Town Hall.  Contact Carla Kacmar at ckacmar@townofsananselmo.org or 258-4691 for more information. 

San Anselmo from the Air

The San Anselmo Historical Commission invites you to see a new display of photographs in the hallway outside the Historical Museum on the lower level of the Library. The images show the town from the air as it was in the 1930s, 1950s, and 1960s. They provide an interesting look at the road configuration at the Hub and the development of neighborhoods in San Anselmo and surrounding areas.
The Commission is indebted to the Marin History Museum for providing images from the Brady Collection of Aerial Photographs and to Pacific Aerial Surveys, a division of Photo Science in Emeryville, for providing images from their archives.

Volunteer Board/Committee/ Commission Openings

The Town Council is seeking volunteers for the following positions:

Planning Commission – The Commission hears and determines applications for individual zoning changes, planned use developments, design reviews and such. In addition, it evaluates the General Plan and advises the Council, recommending implementing ordinances and broad changes in zoning.  The Commission consists of seven members with a range in skills and experience in construction, law, architecture, public relations and familiarity with various aspects of the San Anselmo community.  The Commission meets regularly on the first and third Mondays at 7 pm in the Town Hall Chambers and there is one opening.

Ross Valley Paramedic Authority - The Ross Valley Paramedic Authority Board of Directors oversees the operations of the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority, which provides public paramedic service to San Anselmo, and other areas of the Ross Valley.  San Anselmo has one seat on the Board for a term of four years.

Tax Equity Board - The Tax Equity Board was established in August 1983 by the Town Council. The Board is charged with hearing applications for a tax rebate from San Anselmo property owners claiming inability to pay the town’s Municipal Services Tax, Pension Override Tax and Library Parcel Tax.  The Board has three members and meets annually.  Terms are for three years and members must be residents of San Anselmo with a reputation for impartiality. There is one seat available.

For more information or an application, go to: http://www.townofsananselmo.org/index.aspx?nid=175 or contact Carla Kacmar at ckacmar@townofsananselmo.org or 258‐4691. Applications for these openings should be submitted by Friday, June 21, 2012.

Reminder - Marin Municipal Water District Construction Work

This summer MMWD will undertake a much-needed pipeline replacement project to improve water service.  The project will cross the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. and Red Hill Avenue, commonly known as “the hub.”  The project involves the installation of pipe on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. from the Hub west to Shaw Drive and on Red Hill Avenue from the Hub to Ancho Vista Avenue.

The construction schedule between June 3 and August 15, 2013 is:• Day work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. westbound and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastbound.• Night work hours are 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.  Night work will take place from Bridge Avenue through the Hub for approximately two weeks.  Dates will be announced.

Please note:  These hours are subject to change.Customers whose water service will be turned off temporarily during this project will receive a separate notice.

For more information, go to www.marinwater.org or the hotline at (415) 945-1541.  

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