MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY MAY 2002 The conflict between Kent and Pam Slater's desire to sell their property on 1900 West to developers, and the conservative majority's wish to limit growth, along with the General Plan, erupted over into an article in the Standard Examiner with some bitterness. The Slaters decried the January ruling of the Planning Commission which they considered unfair. They report the property is now under contract to the New Day Christian Church who is seeking funding for a rehabilitation facility and church. At the regular City Council Meeting on May 16, 2002, Carl Parker received the Mayor's Volunteer of the Month Community Service Award. He has served on the Planning Commission since its inception. Also, appreciation for his service during the township era of the community was given. A presentation by Mr. Paul Taylor from JUB Engineers was given concerning the Storm Water Regulations required by Phase II of the Federal Clean Water Act. The EPA requires cities to formulate a Storm Water Plan, and implement an ordinance to follow the plan. Cities have the option to co-permit with the county, who would then cover the education, public involvement, and illicit discharge detection and elimination, which is required. A map showing a storm water system to manage storm water, construction site runoff, and wetlands and drainage, is required by EPA. If the city does not co-permit with the county, they have to indicate they have the resources, staff, equipment and support capabilities to handle the program, providing its own funding. Also, the state will impose an annual fee for each city, with our city being in a $500 fee category. Mr. Greg Seegmiller, Jones and Associates, said if the city co-permits with the county, then the county would be responsible to track down any water contamination which may come from other cities, who have storm water drainage into our area. At the ensuing public hearing and public meeting, the FY2002-2003 budget was reviewed and approved. During the public hearing, Administrator William Morris gave the staff presentation, indicating a few changes the staff suggested. President Ilium asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak, which brought forth questions and criticisms from Mr. Kent Slater. He expressed several concerns, including the cost of services contracted by the city with other agencies such as police protection and road maintenance, the need for a capital projects fund, and why the City was expending all the revenue taken in. He felt his property tax is excessive and wants the mill levy reduced, and, further, wants the City to reduce taxes instead of putting money into a "slush fund." Councilman Kim Slater attempted to address Mr. Kent Slater's questions about the budget procedure, wherein the budget must be balanced, meaning that revenues must equal expenditures. This does not mean that all revenue is expended. The City has no control over the mill levy on the property tax, and, in fact, Marriott-Slaterville City does not levy a property tax. Those placed by other entities, such as Weber County, the Fire District, School District, Bona Vista Water, and Mosquito Abatement, are not controlled by our City. Mr. Kent Slater said that he is already receiving services from those agencies. Mayor Keith Butler explained that by having our own government, residents have input into what happens within the City. The revenue received by the city comes from sales tax on purchases from a business located in the community. This is the only way a resident pays any tax to the city. Councilman Orvil Holley was very impressed with the budget and complemented the staff who put the budget together. The 2002-2003 budget was approved by the council unanimously and also approved by Mayor Butler. Again this year, no property tax levy will be made by the City. The City Council set the date of June 20, 2002, for a public hearing considering compensation increases for elected and statutory officers.