Important Notice - Planned Water Outage - February 1, 2012
The North Utah County Boulevard Project Team and the American Fork Public Works Department will be shutting off water to customers in the areas listed below to relocate some utilities in conjunction with the North Utah County Boulevard Project on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 between 1:00 a.m. and approximately 6:00 a.m.
The affected areas are bounded by 700 North to 1800 North and 1300 East to 1000 West. To view map identifying affected areas, click here. For more information click here.
City of American Fork Gets New Director of Public Works
The City of Amercan Fork is pleased to announce the hiring of Dale E. Goodman as the new Director of Public Works. Mr. Goodman, currently Director of Public Works for the City of St. Helens, OR, has more than 25 years as an operations management professional, including 10 years experience in the public works sector. Mr. Goodman will begin his duties on January 17. To learn more, click here
January 2012 is Radon Action Month
The best time to test for radon is during the winter months according to Christine Keyser, Radon Program Coordinator of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Radiation Control. While radon kits are available at many large home improvement stores, homeowners may purchase a do-it-yourself, short-term test kit (includes laboratory analysis) for only $6. To order a kit at this discounted rate, go to the State's website at www.radon.utah.gov or call 1-800-324-5928, ext. 21 or 22. If ordering by phone, just say you are a citizen of Utah and that you want the discounted $6 radon test kit. Testing for radon should be done on the lowest level of the home on which the occupants spend time, so a finished basement or a basement containing a workshop or exercise room is a good place to test. Kitchens and bathrooms are not recommended testing areas. To learn more about radon and upcoming radon events, please go to the State's radon website or call 801-536-0091 or 800-458-0145.
Swearing-In Ceremony was held on January 2, 2012 @ Noon
The newly elected officials were sworn in on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Noon at the American Fork Historic City Hall, 31 North Church Street. Those sworn in were City Council Members Brad Frost, Robert Shelton, and Clark Taylor. Outgoing Council Members Keith Blake, Shirl LeBaron, and Ricky K. Storrs were recognized for their service. Former City Council Member Sherry Kramer was unable to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony and will be recognized for her service on January 10, 2012.
Back row: (left to right) Council Member Dale Gunther, Mayor James H. Hadfield, Council Member Heidi Rodeback, and Council Member Brad Frost. Front Row (left to right) Council Member Clark Taylor and Council Member Robert Shelton.
City Council Tables Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
At the December 13, 2011, City Council Meeting, the American Fork City Council tabled the following proposed anti-discrimination ordinances:
1) Unlawful discrimination in housing practices based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
2) Unlawful discriminatory employment practices based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
A public hearing regarding the proposed anti-discrimination ordinances was held on December 13, 2011, prior to the American Fork City Council Meeting. Many attended the public heairng to offer input relative to the proposed ordinances. After much public input, the City Council voted to table the anti-discrimination ordinances in order to provide more time to address some of the concerns with the proposed ordinances and to allow time for the incoming City Council Members to review and discuss the proposed ordinances.
The City Council has not set a specific date to discuss the ordinances again.
To review the proposed ordinances click below:
Unlawful discrimination in housing practices based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Unlawful discriminatory employment practices based on sexual orientation or gender identity
City Budget for FYE June 30, 2012 Adopted
The City Council adopted the City Budget for FYE June 30, 2012.Click here to review the budget.