In conjunction with the Statewide efforts related to Severe Weather Awareness Week, the test of the outdoor warning siren system that was scheduled for March 9, at 1:30p.m., has been postponed due to a slight risk of severe weather.

It has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 11, at 1:30p.m. [Additional info...]

The Spring City Council approved rate increases to the wastewater utility at a special meeting on February 4, 2010. [Additional info...]

The 2010 Census is upon us. In an effort to accurately count the population, census questionnaires will be delivered either by hand or mail to residents, beginning in February 2010. [Additional info...]

The City of Spring Hill, in collaboration with the Spring Hill Police Department and the Johnson County Fire District No. 2, are taking actions to educate and prepare their employees and the Spring Hill community as a whole about the symptoms, risks and ways the H1N1 virus is contracted and spread.

Fire Chief Jeff Johnson said, “The Fire District is in constant communications with Federal, State and Local agencies to monitor the on-going status of the flu. We also have a Medical Director who is also constantly monitoring the situation and will give us proper direction on developing events and if the need arises to activate an emergency operations plan.”

City Administrator Jonathan Roberts adds, “The City of Spring Hill is committed to sharing information with our residents as it becomes available. The City is offering informative brochures that will educate residents on flu prevention.”

The Center for Disease Control reports that vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. There are vaccinations for both the seasonal flu and H1N1; the CDC recommends both vaccinations. If you do contract the flu, talk with your doctor about anti-virals.

In addition to receiving vaccines, other preventative measures are critical. The following CDC guidelines will minimize risk and exposure:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and immediately throw the tissue away.
• Wash hands with soap and water frequently or use alchohol-based hand sanitizers.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
• Avoid contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick and remain home for 24 hours after no longer having a fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
• If you must have close contact with a sick person, wear a facemask.

Symptoms of the seasonal flu include:
• Fever
• Coughing and/or sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headaches and/or body aches
• Chills
• Fatigue

The symptoms of the H1N1 Flu are similar to the seasonal flu but they may be more severe. In addition to the seasonal flu symptoms, H1N1 symptoms may include vomiting and diarrhea.

The City and its community partners are committed to ensuring Spring Hill residents have all of the information available so they may be prepared for any health risks that may evolve. The City will make available current information through its Web site, www.springhillks.com, and at City Hall, 401 N. Madison, Spring Hill, KS 66083. Flyers on the Flu and H1N1 are also available at City Hall.
[Additional info...]

Things to remember, and new technology for smoke alarms. [Additional info...]

Spring Hill Aquatic Center [More info...]

The project includes: Reconstruction of 223rd Street(2-Lane); reconstruction and relocation of Woodland Road (2-Lane); replacement of Sweetwater Creek Bridge; construction of one railroad bridge; construction of abutments and piers of a railroad bridge; construction of railroad track realignment. For additional information about this project, please view the Miami County, Kansas Project Web site.

L & K Services encourages all residents to recycle and offers the following suggestions to clarify recycling proceedures.
-Recyclables can be commingled loosely in the recycling bin.
-Corrugated cartons should be cut or reduced to 2' x 2' and placed under the recycling bin.
-All containers should be thoroughly rinsed.
-Labels may be left on recyclable items.

Acceptable Recycling Materials:
-Newspaper
-Advertising Inserts
-Office Paper
-Chipboard
-Telephone Books
-Carrier Stock
-Manila File Folders
-Junk Mail
-Magazines
-Catalogs
-Corrugated Cartons
-Envelopes
-Steel Food and Beverage Containers
-#1 - #7 Plastics (except Styrofoam)
-Yogurt or Margerine Tubs
-Deli or Salad Bar Containers
-Aluminum Food and Beverage Containers

Unacceptable Recycling Materials
-Glass
-Blueprints
-Scrap Metal
-Carbon Paper
-Construction Paper
-Drink Pouches
-Egg Cartons
-Film Cartons
-Foil
-Photographs
-Gift Wrap
-Hanging Folders
-Hardback Books
-Microwave Trays
-Motor Oil Bottles
-Paper Plates or Cups
-Paper Towels
-Paperback Books
-Wax Cardboard
-Plastic Bags
-Plastic Cereal Box or Cake Box Liners
-Automotive Product Bottles
-Plastic Lids or 6-Pack Containers
-Shredded Paper
-Tissue Paper
-Frozen Juice Containers or Straws
-Trash
-Vitamin or Prescription Bottles [Additional info...]

An appeal process has recently been approved to provide a means for customers to request an adjustment to their bill without petitioning the Council. Customers who desire a review of their utility bill can submit a completed Appeal Form to City Hall along with any required supporting documentation. There is a limit of one appeal per year for each account.

Examples for use of the appeal process would be:

Water Service
* Water leak: the leak has been repaired and an adjustment is desired.

Sewer Service Averaging Method
* Water leak during the sewer re-averaging period from January to March, which increased your annual sewer average.
* Moved into a new home and are billed for the average sewer consumption each month when actual use is less.
* Sewer customer that is outside the City’s water service area, being billed for the average sewer consumption each month when actual use is less.

Please note that in any of these instances, you must have received three consecutive billings from the last three months prior to submitting the appeal. Appeal Form