Garbage Collection Information: The garbage collector requires all garbage to be in appropriate garbage cans not loose bags. If the driver cannot lift the garbage cans he will not collect them. The garbage man will not take yard waste, furniture, carpet, appliances, etc. Please remove garbage can along the street after collection.
Landfill: Only your waste, leaves, trees, grass clippings, and branches are allowed to be deposited at the landfill. We must maintain and keep the area free of garbage, plastic bags, metal, etc. or the area will have to be closed. Residents are reminded if you haul grass clippings or yard waste in plastic bags, you must empty and remove the bag from the area. Items such as plastic bottles, glass bottles, and cans have been thrown at the landfill which is not allowed. Anyone seeing or knowing the person/persons discarding such items please notify a board member or any town employee. The penalty for violations if convicted is a 100.00 fine (Ordinance No. 75). The Town will enforce to the fullest.
Burning At The Landfill: No one is allowed to burn or start the landfill on fire. Burning is by "Authorized Personnel Only". Anyone caught or reported starting a fire at the landfill will pay the Fire Department's cost to put the fire out.
Mosquitoes: Yankton County will be spraying the Town when necessary and when the weather permits. The South Dakota Department of Health has asked all communities to support and help control mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. Homeowners are asked to eliminate conditions on private property that contribute to misquotes infestation. Mosquitoes must have water to reproduce; just an inch of water in the bottom of a forgotten container can be a hatching site for hundreds of mosquitoes. The Town Council encourages all residents to check their property and eliminate breeding places such as:
- Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water holding containers
- Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts, etc.) in the yard
- Keep roof gutters free of leaves and other debris
- Cover trash and all containers to keep out rainwater
- Change water in birdbaths and plant pots or drip trays at least once each week
- Keep grass cut and shrubbery well-trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes cannot hide
Mowing and Weed Control: All property in the Town of Gayville must be mowed to control unhealthy vegetation or weeds. Spraying or cutting of weeds is required on all properties. Vegetation must not grow higher than 6" in height. (Ordinance No. 89)
Vehicle License Survey: All vehicles must have a current license in accordance to the Abandoned Car Ordinance. During June to August a survey of the town will be taken and a list of vehicles with expired license will be submitted to the town attorney for further action.
Alleys: Alleys are fire emergency routes and are required to be open and clear at all times. Please do not park vehicles in alleys or pile debris in them as to obstruct access.
Parking on the Street: Parking vehicles on the street or along the street extending into the driving lane causes a potential danger. In accordance to Ordinance No. 2009-102 off street and off right-of-way parking is required for residents and/or business property. "There must be no less than five foot clearance from any part of the vehicle to the edge of the street." All residents and/or property owners are required to provide off street parking for the safety of all residents.
4-Wheeler Owners & Operators: All 4-wheeler owners & operators please note: 4-Wheelers must have a vehicle license plate to be operated on any city street, roadway or highway. The operator must be a licensed driver and must obey all speed laws. Many violations and dangerous situations have been observed. Residents are asked to notify the Yankton County Sheriff''s Department of violations of the laws.
Speed Limit in Town: Drivers please slow down. There are many complaints about the speed vehicles are traveling through town. Residents are reminded you can call the Yankton County Sheriff's Office to report those who feel they must speed down the streets.
Dog/Cats: All dogs should be licensed prior to April 30th. Proof of rabies must be presented. Contact Treasurer or Clerk to register your dog. Limit to 3 dogs and 5 cats to individual households. After May 31st price to license goes from $10 to $20 for each animal.
Ordinance No. 1 – Relating To Peddlers
Section 1: No person shall by himself or agent peddle any goods, wares or merchandise or in any manner exercise the occupation, business or calling of a peddler within this town without first having obtained a license therefore or hereinafter provided.
Ordinance No. 2 – Providing For Licensing Theater, Concert, Etc.
Section 1: It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to open, conduct or arrange any theater, concert, circus, skating rink, or any other exhibition, shows, or amusement of the kind or character herein mentioned for pay at any point within this town without having a license for so doing.
Ordinance No. 7 – Noxious Weeds
Section 1: Every person or persons shall destroy upon all lot or lots which he or they shall own or occupy all noxious weeds of any kind by cutting them down at such time as the trustees of the town shall order.
Ordinance No. 12 – Rubbish
Section 1: It shall be unlawful for any person or person to dump any rubbish or earth into the ditches or drains, along the streets.
