January 20, 2025

City Offices will be closed on Monday January 20, 2025. City Offices will reopen on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 7:30am. Sanitation will run as normal. Please remember to always have your garbage and recycle can out by 7:00 AM.

 

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Chubbuck, Idaho, will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on January 15, 2025 in accordance with Idaho Code 63-1311A, and with respect to the following items: to hear public comment on, and to consider public comment regarding proposed fee increases in excess of five percent (5%) of the amount of the fee last collected or regarding proposed new fees with respect to Sanitation. The departments and/or programs noted could: (A) exceed one hundred and five percent (105%) of the respective fee revenue collections from the previous year (a 5% increase), (B) be requesting a new fee(s) not charged the previous year, (C) be clarifying by changing the name of the fee, (D) be moving the fee(s) from the Chubbuck Municipal Code into the annually adopted Fee Schedule Resolution, and/or (E) be moving the fee(s) from one (1) exhibit to another for clarity. The proposed fee increases are due to additional cost of programs or an attempt by departments to recover costs through fees charged versus tax increases.

Information about the proposed rates and changes is available to the public on request at the City Office; or visit the city website at https://cityofchubbuck.us/. Oral testimony concerning these proposals may be offered at the public hearing. Mayor may limit oral testimony. Any and all persons may register comments, protests, or agreements on the hearing subject being considered. Written testimony must be received by the City Clerk at least 7 days prior to the hearing, shall comply with standards established in City Code 18.28.020.D.7, and shall be considered public record.

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk, Joey Bowers at jbowers@cityofchubbuck.us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Joey Bowers, City Clerk
Publish Date: January 7, 2025 & January 14, 2025.

Sanitation Holiday Schedule

Starting December 25, 2024 all Sanitation Routes will be delayed 1 day for two consecutive weeks during the holiday season. Wednesday (12/25 & 1/1) will be picked up on Thursday, Thursday (12/26 & 1/2) on Friday, and Friday (12/27 & 1/3) on Saturday. Please remember to always have your garbage and recycle can out by 7:00 AM. The Sanitation Department will resume its regular pickup schedule beginning Monday, January 6, 2025.
 
Recycling will remain on its regular Tuesday schedule.
 
The City will also have 2 large containers at Chubbuck City Hall to collect extra bags of trash from December 26 thru December 31 for extra holiday trash. Your Sanitation department would like to encourage all residents to please bring extra holiday trash to the listed location instead of leaving it curbside.
The City will also collect Christmas trees for 2 weeks starting December 26 thru January 9. Please put your tree out on your regular garbage day. This service is for Christmas trees ONLY, please remove all lights, ornaments and tree stands.

Winners of the 2024 Christmas Light Contest

Chubbuck, ID – December 10, 2024 – The City of Chubbuck is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Christmas Light Contest. This year’s festive displays lit up our city with creativity, holiday cheer, and community spirit. From breathtaking light shows to nostalgic decorations, Chubbuck residents have once again shown their holiday pride.

This year’s competition took a fresh approach, shifting the focus to highlight displays that were not only visually stunning but also innovative and unique. Judges were tasked with seeking out the “New and Different,” encouraging participants to move beyond the same or similar displays from previous years and bring fresh, innovative ideas to their holiday decorations. While many displays across the city were impressive, the emphasis this year was on those who embraced change and incorporated new ideas into their decorations. The organizers express their appreciation for the hard work of all participants and urge them to continue raising the bar for future competitions.

Best Overall
485 Lariat
The holiday magic at 485 Lariat has truly set a new standard for festive displays this season. Visible from a mile away, this dazzling spectacle lights up the entire house and even extends to the backyard trees, creating an enchanting scene that captures the spirit of Christmas. The display is a wonderful mix of creativity and attention to detail, making 485 Lariat a standout in Chubbuck’s holiday celebrations. At the heart of the display, a prominent nativity scene serves as a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, bringing both joy and reflection to all who visit.

Griswold Award
930 Salmon
The Griswold Award, inspired by the iconic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, is given to the most extravagant and over-the-top display, and this year, 930 Salmon has earned the title in grand fashion. Every inch of the house is covered in lights, from the lawn to the roof, with even arches and a stunning array of lights stretching over the driveway. This jaw-dropping display stops traffic and leaves spectators in awe, making 930 Salmon the perfect recipient of the Griswold Award.

Here are the winners in the other categories:

Best Commercial
ICCU

Most Traditional
4962 Rose

Most Colorful
5745 Sorrell

Spirit of the Season
201 Henry

Spirit of the Season
1104 Congress

Best Small Display
515 Homestead

Best Animation
1389 Sawtooth

People’s Choice
5740 Sorrell

In a stunning showcase of holiday cheer, Lariat and Sorrel Streets, located just north of Siphon off Hawthorne Road, have been named the winners of this year’s Street or Neighborhood Award. These two streets have been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, boasting an extraordinary level of creativity and festive flair that is sure to captivate all who visit. The Street or Neighborhood Award honors a specific street or neighborhood that goes above and beyond in spreading holiday joy through their decorations.

In an effort to recognize more outstanding contributions, a special category was introduced to celebrate homes that may not have won an official award but still demonstrated exceptional creativity and effort. This addition serves to honor the entire community’s commitment to spreading holiday joy and fostering a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Honorable Mentions:

  • 5740 Sorrell
  • 5755 Sorrell
  • 5047 Independence
  • 382 Lavendar
  • 755 & 765 Callie
  • Chubbuck Fire
  • 4832 Wiltshire
  • 980 Boyd
  • 1007 Stripes
  • 5156 Kevin
  • 4705 Hawthorne
  • 4955 Freedom

The winners, along with all participants, have made this holiday season one to remember in Chubbuck. Be sure to visit these incredible displays and take in the festive atmosphere before the lights come down. Happy holidays to all and thank you for making Chubbuck a shining example of Christmas cheer!

Land Use Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Land Use & Development Commission of the City of Chubbuck, Idaho, will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm on December 10, 2024 at Chubbuck City Council Chambers, 290 East Linden Ave., Chubbuck, Idaho. Public hearings will be held with respect to the following items:

  1. An application for initial designation of property into the Limited Residential P (R-2P) Land Use District (zone) that is proposed to be annexed into the City of Chubbuck. The subject property of 15.9 acres is located on the west side of Lamar St and north of Brynwood Ave in Bannock County, Idaho. At the meeting, the Commission will consider whether the proposal satisfies the approval criteria in municipal code section 18.28.050.B. Type of Action: Recommendation.

Written testimony must be received by jbowers@cityofchubbuck.us at least 7 days prior to the hearing, shall comply with standards established in City resolution 2021-06. A complete description of each item is available to the public on request to jbowers@cityofchubbuck.us. Commission packets are generally available the week before the meeting at https://cityofchubbuck.us/land-use-commission/ or are available by contacting the City Clerk. Any and all persons may register comments, protests, or agreements on the hearing subjects being considered. Oral testimony concerning these proposals may be offered at the public hearing. Commission may limit oral testimony.

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk, Joey Bowers at jbowers@cityofchubbuck.us at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Joey Bowers, City Clerk
Publish: November 23, 2024