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Show Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History October 2011 Important news! The October 2011 issue of The Pioneer Post informed residents that the November election had been cancelled, as all three city council seats were uncontested. State law now allows the uncontested elections to be cancelled to save tax money. The city saved approximately $4,500 in election cost, which will be re-appropriated to the general fund. Dennis Ilium filed for the East District, Rob Smout for the West District, and Scott VanLeeuwen filed for the at-large seat. We look forward to their continued service. Residents were reminded of the fall clean-up October 21-23, with dumpsters at both the Marriott Park and the Slaterville Park. For disposal of junk cars, residents can call Bill Morris at the City Office. Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success where everything went very well, and has become one of the largest Halloween events in Weber County. It was held on Monday, October 31, 2011, at the Slaterville Park, with setup beginning at 5:30 p.m. and treats at 6:00 p.m. The event had a sponsor, Jay Carnahan at State Farm Insurance. The Weber County Fire District participated again this year. DeAnn Hufstetler was in charge again. They were able to arrange for an "in" way and a separate "out" way which simplified the traffic flow within the park, and helped make it safer. No one was allowed to start on the trunk route for candy, until the fire engine signalled the start at 6:00 p.m. This made it more fair for all children, and avoided multiple trips through. Chili, hot dogs, donuts, hot chocolate, and homemade root beer were available. By placing a donation can at the serving table, the city received about $500.00 in donations. The event cost the city about $500.00. Prizes were awarded to Daniel and Mary Krum, Jadie Aikens, and Kaylee Dirsh for the best costumes. Best Animal Costume: Duke the dog Smith. Best Trunks: Kenny Pronschinske and Sandra Dyer. Best Pumpkin went to Michelle Perry. DeAnn was aided by husband Rod, Sherry and Dave Wadman, Becky Burt, Randy and Barbara Phipps, Phipps, Glen and Shauna Meyerhoffer, Jeremy Pattillo, Les Syme, Ron Kendall, Kelly Slater, Pam Slater, Al and Ramona Farr, Dennis Ilium and Heidi Hirschi, and the many others who volunteered and served. The City Council Meeting for October was held on October 20, 2011. A business license was approved for G&S Locksmith, 1480 West 250 North, a mobile locksmith, a home business. Resolution 2011-L approving interlocal agreement with Weber County for R.A.M.P. funds, was discussed. The city has obtained a R.A.M.P. grant for $449,000 to install two river bridges and construct a mile of river trail. This is a joint project with West Haven City and Weber County. A bridge bought by our city will be installed on the property purchased from Bowen Enterprises on 17* Street. A second bridge by 1-15 will be built by West Haven. The trail will be on our side of the river and tie into the West Haven City trait. The initial construction will be based on a 20-year reconstruction plan. Inmates may help clean and maintain the trail as necessary. The city has received a stream alteration permit so that the purchased bridge will fit across the river, based upon the engineer report. The resolution was approved unanimously. The possibility of creation of a cemetery district was discussed. City Administrator outlined the formation procedure in Utah Code 17B-1 -202. The area in the district would be the city limits. Taxable value of the district would be $190,560,063, for 10 to 15 acres, with 1 acre developed at a time. It would be governed by an elected or appointed board of trustees consisting of local residents. A sexton to conduct maintenance and a secretary to handle operations and budget would be appointed. A GIS program could provide the layout, which may include a fenced and gated entryway, center road with curb, pressurized irrigation, taps for visitors, headstone foundation for first row of graves with plot number, trees and landscaping. Plots may be sold by uniform row in numerical order starting with Plot 0001. Policies to discuss would include the maximum number of plots that may be sold per person, charging for plots for resident versus non-residents. 176 |
