HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD 157-05-11_International Fire Code_04192011ORDINANCE NO. (S- 7 - I i
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IONA, IDAHO;
REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 7 CHAPTER 10
OF THE IONA CITY CODE REGARDING THE ADOPTION
OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING METHODOLOGY;
PROVIDING FOR PRESERVATION OF PRIOR
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IONA, IDAHO THAT:
Section 1. Repeal and Re -Enactment of section 7-10-1, Iona City Code.
Section 7-10-1 of the City Code of Iona, Idaho, is hereby repealed and re-enacted as
follows:
7-10-1: INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ADOPTED.
(A) Fire Code Adopted: The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., including all Appendices, is hereby adopted
as an official code of the City, save and except such portions as are hereinafter
deleted, modified or amended by the provisions of this chapter or by State Code.
(B) Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, duly
certified by the Clerk shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
Section 2. Repeal of sections 7-10-4 through 7-10-12, Iona City Code.
Sections 7-10-4 through 7-10-12 of the City Code of Iona, Idaho, are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Enactment of section 7-10-4, Iona City Code. Section 7-10-4 of
the City Code of Iona, Idaho, is hereby enacted as follows:
7-10-4: AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE: The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, is amended and changed in the
following respects.
(A) A new Section, 105.1.4. shall be amended to add the following new paragraph:
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105.1.4 Failure to Obtain Permit. Failure to obtain a permit, prior to engaging
in activities, operations, practices or functions, as set forth in the International Fire
Code, shall constitute a violation of the Code. The activity, operation or practice will be
issued a stop work order until a permit has been obtained and a double permit fee
collected.
(B) Section 105.7.1 shall be amended as follows:
105.7.1 Automatic Fire -Extinguishing Systems. A construction permit and
"Life Safety License" issued by the Code Official is required for the installation of or
modification to an automatic fire extinguishing system. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a
permit.
(1) Contractors performing maintenance on automatic fire -extinguishing
systems shall obtain a "Life Safety License" from the Code Official prior to
commencing work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance report to
the Code Official at the completion of the work performed.
(2) The Code Official is authorized to waive the permit fee for modifications to
automatic fire -extinguishing systems where ten (10) or fewer sprinkler
heads are affected in the scope of work. A Life Safety License and permit
are required to be submitted to the Code Official for review prior to the
start of the project and a record of completion shall be submitted to the
Code Official at the completion of the project.
(C) Section 105.7.5 shall be amended as follows:
105.7.5 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A
construction permit and "Life Safety License" issued by the Code Official is required for
installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related
equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
(1) Contractors performing maintenance on fire alarm and detection systems
shall obtain a "Life Safety License" from the Code Official prior to
commencing work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance report to
the Code Official at the completion of the work performed.
(D) Section 105.7.6 shall be amended as follows:
105.7.6 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit and "Life
Safety License" issued by the Code Official is required for installation of or modification
to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators.
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Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification
and does not require a permit.
(1) Contractors performing maintenance on fire pumps and related equipment
shall obtain a "Life Safety License" from the Code Official prior to
commencing work and shall provide a copy of the maintenance report to
the Code Official at the completion of the work performed.
(E) Section 109.3 shall be amended as follows:
109.3 Violation Penalties. Persons who violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under the provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of not more than one
thousand ($1,000) dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 180 days, or both such
fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(F) Section 111.4 shall be amended as follows:
111.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having
been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to
perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less
than three hundred ($300) dollars or more than one -thousand ($1,000) dollars.
(G) A new Section, Section 113.6, shall be added as follows:
113.6 Permit Fees.
(1) Each operational permit fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00)
(2) Each construction permit fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00)
(3) The Fire Code Official is authorized to waive a permit fee for 501.3 (C)
non-profit organizations who do not charge an admission fee for permit
required events.
(H) A new Section, Section 114, shall be added as follows:
114 Additional Licenses and Fees.
(I) A new Section, Section 114.1, shall be added as follows:
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114.1 Life Safety License Required. All installations, modifications,
maintenance or servicing of life -safety systems are to be performed by an approved
licensed business or person(s). A business or person(s) shall obtain a "Life Safety
License" from the Fire Code Official, to perform work on life safety systems in the City
of lona. Licenses shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise
noted on the license.
(J) A new Section, Section 114.2, shall be added as follows:
114.2 Life Safety License Fee. The fee for a life safety license fee shall be one
hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) annually. The license is non -transferable.
(K) A new Section, Section 114.2.1, shall be added as follows:
114.2.1 Life Safety "Tags". Tags for inspection of fire suppression systems,
fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems are required to be purchased from the Office
of the Fire Marshal for use in the City of lona. Tags shall be affixed to fire extinguisher
service tags from the contractor, commercial cooking suppression systems, fire alarm
panels and/or fire sprinkler systems contractor service tags indicating date of service
and Life Safety License number issued by the Code Official.
(L) A new Section, Section 114.3, shall be added as follows:
114.3 Penalties for Violation of License Requirement. Any person who
violates any rules or regulations, as written on the license application, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than three
hundred dollars ($300.00) for each day of violation.
(M) A new Section, Section 114.4, shall be added as follows:
114.4 Payment of Permits, Licenses and Fees. Business owners and/ or
individuals requesting a permit or license under the Fire Code and upon approval of the
Code Official shall make payment to the City of lona. The City Clerk shall receive
payment for approved permits and licenses.
(N) A new Section, Section 114.5, shall be added as follows:
114.5 Plan Review Fees.
(0) A new Section, Section 114.5.1, shall be added as follows:
114.5.1 Structural Plan Review Fees. Structural plan review fees will be
charged at a rate of $50 per 5000 square feet, or portion thereof, up to a maximum of
$700. The City upon request from the Code Official reserves the right to charge
additional plan review fees for structural plan review for large or complex structural plan
submissions.
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(P) A new Section, Section 114.5.2, shall be added as follows:
114.5.2 Fire Alarm Plan Review Fees. Fire Alarm plan review fees will be
charged at a rate of $50 per 100 devices, or portion thereof, up to a maximum of $150.
This fee includes plan review and response and four (4) acceptance test field
inspections by fire prevention personnel. An additional fee of $40.00 per inspection will
be charged for inspection of fire alarm systems exceeding this amount.
(Q) A new Section, Section 114.5.3, shall be added as follows:
114.53. Fire Sprinkler System Review Fees. Fire Sprinkler System fees will be
charged at a flat rate of $100. This fee includes plan review and response for local or
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and four (4) acceptance filed
inspections. Field inspections are to include fire service underground, rough -in
inspection and hydro -test, hydro -test with all heads in place and final acceptance test of
system. An additional fee of $40.00 per inspection will be charged for inspection of fire
sprinkler systems exceeding this amount.
(R) A new Section, Section 114.5.4, shall be added as follows:
114.5.4 Fire Pump Review Fees. Fire Pump fees will be charged at a flat rate
of $100. This fee includes plan review and response and acceptance testing of the fire
pump.
(S) A new Section, Section 114.5.5, shall be added as follows:
114.5.5 Alarm Response Fee. The Code Official is authorized to charge a
maximum fee of $150 per occurrence for fire apparatus response to Life Safety System
activation where the service contractor fails to contact the Code Official and/or fire
Dispatch Center when servicing such systems or excessive responses to the same
location. The fee does not apply to a false alarm which is defined as the willful and
knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event
of fire when no such danger exists. The fee, subject to review by the Code Official will
apply to nuisance alarms exceeding four (4) responses to the same location within a 30
day period. Nuisance alarms are defined as any alarm caused by mechanical failure,
malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm activated
by a cause that cannot be determined. The fee will be charged to the business owner
and/or service contractor after review by the Code Official.
(T) A new Section, Section 114.5.6, shall be added as follows:
114.5.6 Mitigation Reimbursement Fees. Reimbursement fees that are actual
and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the mitigation of specialized
emergencies or potential fire hazards including, but not limited to, hazardous materials,
specialized rescue, and crime scenes (including arson), and securing abandoned
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buildings shall be invoiced to the responsible person, firm or corporation. An available
Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and posted annually by the Fire Administration Office.
Fees may include, but not be limited to, personnel compensation, apparatus use,
equipment use, and specialized contract labor associated with the mitigation of the
specialized emergency.
(U) Section 907.2 shall be amended as follows:
907.2 New Buildings and Structures. An approved addressable fire alarm
system in accordance with the provisions of this code, and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition),
shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1
through 907.2.23 inclusive, and provide occupant notification in accordance with
Section 907.6, unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1.1
through 903.3.1.3 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system,
automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be required.
The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors. Where ambient
conditions prohibit installation automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection
shall be allowed.
Addressable fire alarm systems shall be monitored by a UL listed monitoring
station.
(V) Section 907.3 shall be amended as follows:
907.3 Existing Buildings and Structures. An approved addressable fire alarm
system in accordance with the provisions of this code, and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition),
shall be provided in existing buildings and structures in accordance with Sections
907.3.1 through 907.3.1.8. Where automatic sprinkler protection is installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 is provided and connected to the
building fire alarm system, automatic heat detection required by this section shall not be
required.
An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance
with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 (2010 Edition). Devices, combinations of
devices, appliances and equipment shall be approved. The automatic fire detection
shall be smoke detectors, except an approved alternate type of detector shall be
installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where during normal operation; products of
combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.
Addressable fire alarm systems shall be monitored by a UL listed monitoring
station.
Exceptions:
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(1) Buildings with eight or less initiating devices may be zoned systems
provided only one device is used per zone. Each device shall have a plain
English LCD (liquid crystal display).
(2) A zone map shall be provided by the alarm contractor and the map shall
be located on the exterior of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
(W) Section 3301.3 shall be amended to add the following sentence:
The storage of explosives and blasting agents is restricted or prohibited within
the Corporate Limits of the City of Iona.
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(X) Section 3301.1.5 shall be amended as follows:
3301.1.5 Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which Storage of
Explosives and Blasting Agents Is to Be Prohibited. The limits referred to in
Section 3301.1.5 of the International Fire Code, in which storage of explosives and
blasting agents is restricted or prohibited, are hereby established as follows: The
Corporate Limits of the City.
(Y) Section 3404.2.9.6 shall be amended as follows:
3404.2.9.6 Locations Where Above -Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. The
storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is
prohibited within the Corporate Limits of the City of Iona.
Exceptions:
(1)
The Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow protected
above ground tanks at motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations where
underground rock formations or water levels make it extremely difficult or
impossible to install underground tanks. These tanks must meet the UL
2085 listing and comply with Sections 1106.2 and 2206.2.3, 2206.8 and
3404.2.9.6 of the International Fire Code. Each approved tank shall not
exceed twelve thousand (12,000) gallons in individual capacity and no
more than forty-eight (48,000) gallons in aggregate capacity may be
stored in this manner on any one property within the City.
(2) The Code Official, with approval of the Fire Chief, may allow the use of
temporary aboveground storage tanks at construction sites, earth moving
projects or gravel pits. Such tanks shall comply with Section 3406.2 thru
3406.2.8.1, of the International Fire Code.
a. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in above -ground
tanks, and the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids into
vehicles from above -ground tanks, shall not be permitted in the
following zones as defined by the City Zoning Ordinance and
located by the current Official Zone Map: RP, RP -A, R-1, R-2, R-
2A, R-3, R-3A, P-B and RMH.
(Z) Section 3406.2.4.4 shall be amended as follows:
3406.2.4.4 Locations Where Above -Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. The limits
in which new bulk plants in accordance with Section 3406.4, where flammable or
combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank vehicles,
and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank
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vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles or containers are prohibited within the
Corporate Limits of the City of Iona.
(AA) I FC Section 3804.2 shall be amended as follows:
3804.2 Maximum Capacity within Established Limits of the International
Fire Code. Section 3804.2, in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is
restricted, are hereby established as follows: all zones except I&M-1 and I&M-2,
Industrial and Manufacturing Zones as defined and designated in the current City
Zoning Ordinance.
Exception:
(1) In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the Fire
Code Official, after consideration of special features such as
topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings,
capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided,
and the capabilities of the fire department.
Section 4. Preservation of Prior Ordinance. The sections of the City Code
repealed by this Ordinance shall be preserved to the extent necessary to allow the
arrest, prosecution and punishment of any person who violates such provisions prior to
the effective date hereof.
Section 5. Severability. The sections and subsections of this Ordinance are
severable. The invalidity of any section or subsection shall not affect the validity of the
remaining sections or subsections.
Section 6. Methodology. For the purpose of this Ordinance, text that is
underlined means new text added to the former Ordinance or City Code Section, and
text that is stricken through means text that is being deleted from the former Ordinance
or Code Section. Text that is moved from one location in the former Ordinance to
another is similarly shown as underlined text.
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Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its
passage, execution and publication in the manner provided by law.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF IDAHO
S.S.
COUNTY OF BONNEVILLE
Brad D. Andersen, being first duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:
1. That I am Mayor of the City of Iona, Idaho. That on the 2nd day of May,
2011, a copy of the document attached hereto as Exhibit "A", was sent to
the residents of the City of Iona by First Class Mail.
2. That the cost of mailing, including preparation, materials, and postage, is
less than the cost of other publication required by law, in particular,
publication in a local newspaper.
3. This Affidavit is made in pursuance of Idaho Code 60-109 A.
DATED this c9- day of /' l , 2011.
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Brad D. Andersen, Mayor
SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me this j- day of inol
2011.
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MAY 2011 CITY OF IONA NEWSLETTER
Notice of Adopted Ordinances
ORDINANCE NO.153-01-11An ordinance of the City of Iona, Idaho; repealing and re-enacting title 7,
chapter 7 of the Iona City Code regarding the adoption of the 2009 international mechanical code;
providing for severability; establishing methodology; providing for preservation of prior ordinance and
establishing an effective date of May 2011. International Mechanical Code Adopted: The International
Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as
an official code of the City, except the portions deleted, modified or amended by the provisions of this
chapter. Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, shall be retained
by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
ORDINANCE NO.154-02-11An ordinance of the City of Iona, Idaho; repealing and re-enacting title 7,
chapter 4 of the Iona City Code regarding the adoption of the 2009 international fuel gas code; providing
for severability; establishing methodology; providing for preservation of prior ordinance and establishing
an effective date of May 2, 2011. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted: The International Fuel Gas Code,
2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as an official code of
the City, except the portions deleted, modified or amended by the provisions of this chapter. Code on
File: One (1) copy of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition, shall be retained by the City Clerk for
use and examination by the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 155-03-11An ordinance of the city of Iona, Idaho; repealing and re-enacting section 7-
11-1 of the lona City Code regarding the adoption ofthe 2009 international energy conservation code;
providing for severability; establishing methodology; providing for preservation of prior ordinance and
establishing an effective date of May 2, 2011. International Energy Conservation Code Adopted: The
International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc.,
is hereby adopted as an official code of the City, except the portions deleted, modified or amended by
the provisions of this chapter. Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Energy Conservation Code,
2009 Edition, duly certified by the Clerk, shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
ORDINANCE NO.157-05-11An ordinance of the city of Iona, Idaho; repealing and re-enacting title 7
chapter 10 of the Iona City Code regarding the adoption of the 2009 international fire code; providing
for severability; establishing methodology; providing for preservation of prior ordinance and establishing
an effective date of May 2, 2011. Fire Code Adopted: The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all Appendices, is hereby adopted as an
official code of the City, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended
by the provisions of this chapter or by State Code. Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Fire
Code, 2009 Edition, duly certified by the Clerk shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
ORDINANCE NO.158-06-11An ordinance of the city of Iona, Idaho;
repealing and re-enacting title 7, chapter 6 of the Iona City Code regarding the adoption of the 2009
international residential code; providing for severability; establishing methodology; providing for
preservation of prior ordinance and establishing an effective date of May 2, 2011. International
Residential Code Adopted: The International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2009
Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendix M, is hereby adopted as an
official code of the City, except the portions deleted, modified and amended by the provisions of this
Chapter or deleted, modified or amended by Chapter 41, Title 39, Idaho Code. Code on File: One (1)
copy of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2009 Edition, including
Appendix M, shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
ORDINANCE NO.159-07-11 An ordinance of the city of Iona, Idaho; repealing and re-enacting title 7,
chapter 1 of the Iona City Code regarding the adoption of the 2009 international building code;
providing for severability; establishing methodology; providing for preservation of prior ordinance and
establishing an effective date of May 2, 2011. International Building Code Adopted: The International
Building Code, 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., along with Appendix J,
Section J104.3 is hereby adopted as an official code of the City, except the portions deleted, modified or
amended by the provisions of this chapter.
Code on File: One (1) copy of the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, including such Appendix,
shall be retained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
ORDINANCE NO.160-08-11 An ordinance vacating a certain alley
within the city of Iona, Idaho; particularly describing the said alley; authorizing and directing the mayor
and city clerk to execute and deliver on behalf of the city a quitclaim deed conveying a portion of the
vacated alley to the owner of the adjacent land; Date effective May 2, 2011. Section 1. Vacation of Alley.
A portion of a public alley located adjacent to Lot 3, Block 12, and Lot 2, Block 12, according to the
original plat of the Village of Iona, Bonneville County, Idaho, is not used or needed for public purposes.
According to the original plat of the Village of Iona, Bonneville County, Idaho, is not used or needed for
public purposes.
Easter Egg Hunt. The Mayor and City would like to thank all of the sponsors: Idaho Truck Service,
Bonneville Art Association, Business Phone Specialist, Ryan Precision Cabinets, Council member Case
and his wife, Merodene, Westmark Credit Union, Bank of Commerce, Blast-off, Chuck -A -Rama, Ammon
Walmart, Northgate Mile Mc Donalds, Eastern Idaho International Association of Electrical Inspectors,
and Arby's. City Council and Planning and Zoning members, Ron and Diana Nelson for taking care of our
lunch, and for Robyn Keyes for coordinating our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The weather was beautiful, the
food was great, and everyone had a good time.
Spring Clean-up. We had our annual spring clean-up day on April 30th and we wanted to thank all of
those who participated in that event. It was a great success and we appreciate all the service of our
citizens in the community and for Councilmember Gubler for coordinating this effort.
Historical Society. The Historical Society is selling tickets to see Rio at the Paramount Theater. The
tickets are for the May 28th show at 10:00 a.m. only and are $3.00 each, all proceeds will go toward the
new Iona Historical Museum, so if you want to support a great cause and see a funny movie please
purchase your tickets in advance at the City Clerk's office. Call 523-5600 for more information.
The Iona Historical Society is gathering items for a garage sale on June 3`d and 4th. Money earned will be
used for renovation for the Museum. If you have items to donate to the sale please call ZoAnn Simmons
522-0707, Kathy McNamara 529-5004, Betty McKinlay 524-2932, or Kay and Sandra Covert 521-8850.
The Historical Society will be presenting a dinner and melodrama during Iona Days. They are looking for
performers for the melodrama and helpers during the play. Please call Arlene McCabe if you are
interested in participating in the event. More information will be in the June newsletter.
The City just finalized our Emergency Operating Plan. It will be available on our home page at
www.cityofiona.org.
Trent and SueAnn Dabell, are the City's new Sports Director's. T-ball, pitching machine, and girl's soft
ball will be starting the first of June. If you have any questions or want to help out, please call them at
542-2304
If you have been wondering what has been going on Iona Road and 55th road; the City is extending the
bike/pedestrian paths with a grant from the State of Idaho. Also, we will be installing flashing lights on
the road by the school. By making these improvements it will make the streets safer for children and
community.
Silent Auction. The Iona Police Department will hold a silent auction for unclaimed bicycles recovered in
Iona. The auction will be May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the community center parking lot.
Elections. Elections will be held May 17 at the Community Center. The candidates for Iona Bonneville
Sewer District seat 1: 6 year term are Jason Blundell and Keith H. Morse. Director seat 4: 2 year term are
Allen Beazer and Kelly D. Howell. The candidates for Bonneville County Library District Trustee Zone 5:6
year term are Suzanne Ricks and Jeff Ring. Absentee voting is open now at the County Court House
The sewer district and library district are important entities for Iona residents. Please do your homework
to learn what each candidate has for an agenda, then get out there and vote.
Please do not forget your mothers and mothers of your children this Mother's Day (8th). Also, this
Memorial Day please take your family to the cemetery (start atradition) and tell your children about
your ancestors and those who gave their lives for our country so that we can have the freedoms we
have today.
Sincerely, Mayor Brad Andersen
REMEMBERING OUR MOTHER'S
You can see it in their eyes,
in tender hugs and long good-byes,
a love that only moms and daughters
know.
You can see it in their smiles,
through passing years and changing styles,
a friendship that continually seems to
grow.
You can see it in their lives,
the joy each one of them derives,
in just knowing that the other one is
there.
To care and to understand,
lend an ear or hold a hand,
and to celebrate the memories they share.
Once upon a memory
someone wiped away a tear
held me close and loved me,
Thank you, Mother dear.
P.S. Mom, thanks for all you have done for me and dad. I love you more than words can express.
Sincerely, Brad Andersen