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Show The Pioneer Post Volume XI Issue 1 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter January 2009 State of the City Keith H. Butler, Mayor Another new year has arrived and I give my annual report on the status of our community. It is hard to believe that Marriott-Slaterville is in its tenth year as a city. In 1999, when this city was started, we began without anything but a few pencils and some scratch paper. We met in the board room of the old Weber Fire Station in the Weber Industrial Park. Thanks to Steve Mecham we got our first building in the old weigh station on Defense Depot Ogden. By squirreling away money for the next five years, and with the help of city staff obtaining grants, we built our new city building paid-in-full. From our humble beginnings, our accomplishments over the last decade are the envy of other cities and towns across the state. As promised years ago, the city still has not imposed a municipal property tax or additional franchise taxes. If we have the fortitude to keep to our general plan and zoning policies, I believe that the city will continue to avoid a property tax. Also, the city still has no debt. At the same time, the city has improved services such as: law enforcement, solid waste collection and disposal services, 5-year rotation road maintenance program, new storm water facilities to reduce flooding, constructing multiple parks, new park personnel, preserving open space, a trails program, creating a business district, facility for meetings and gatherings, representation on various organizations and districts, a senior citizens center and program, cultural activities, CERT and emergency management, our newsletter, and other services. I am grateful to our many businesses within our city. Over the past year, there have been several major new companies move into the city. Our policies welcome those businesses that are allowed within the zoning regulations. Each of our new businesses is welcome and grateful to be part of our community. Our many accomplishments over the last decade were made possible because of our city council, staff, and many volunteers. The planning commission works tirelessly to make sure that development is held to the zoning regulations. Our park committee is responsible for making the plans and working to create a new bowery at Slaterville Park and the municipal gardens behind the city office. Thank you to our city council, planning commission, staff, and volunteers who contribute to the community. Keep up the good work. Lastly, I know that many of you are concerned about finances in this recession. Our independent audit was just completed last month and shows that our city is living within its means, and we had a modest surplus last fiscal year. In the current budget, I have built in contingencies for the hard economic times that we are now experiencing. We all may need to tighten our belts some in 2009. Please be considerate and patient if some projects are delayed. I appreciate your understanding and hope that you and your family will meet the challenges ahead. WEBER COUNTY CERT TRAINING Weber County will host a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course January 22 to March 5, 2009. Please come and learn how to be better prepared in your home and neighborhood in the event of an emergency. The Class is seven weeks every Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The cost is $25.00. For registration call Tammy Folkman at 778-6686. WEBER COUNTY RABIES CLINICS Weber County Animal Service is hosting its winter rabies clinics - shots cost $ 12. For questions call Diana at 399-8244. Weber County dog licenses will also be available or renewed as follows: non-spay/neuter $25, spayed/neutered $10. Clinics will be held at the Weber County Animal Shelter, 1373 North 750 West (inside fairgrounds). Clinics will run from 2-4 p.m. on the following days: January 10 and 24. February 7 and 21. 2008 Award Recipients Award Recipient Good Neighbor Maurice Pitcher Good Neighbor Gerald & Joan Taylor Elna Lucas Community Culture/History Award Sherry Morris & Becky Burt H. Orvil Holley Youth Leadership Award Daniel Holley Darrell Mecham Community Service Award Steve Mecham & Lynette Deru PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order / Oath of Office. 2. 2009 Chair and Vice-chair. 3. Subdivision/Site plan for Slaterville Commercial Subdivision at about 700 North 2000 West. 4. Subdivision/amended site plan for Mill Creek Phase 3 at 250 North 1900 West. 5. Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments. 6. Adjourn until February 17, 2009. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 - 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order / Oath of Office. 2. 2009 Council President and Vice-president. 3. Business licenses, if any. 4. Frank Blair rezone. 5. Ordinances for sales tax and authorities/agencies. 6. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 7. Adjourn until Thursday, February 19, 2008. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. 175 |
