MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY DECEMBER 2001 Deputy Sheriff Raymond C. Day was introduced as our City's first Community Resource Office. He has worked as a law enforcement officer since 1979, and for the Weber County Sheriffs Office for over 19 years. His assignment is to assist the community with any concerns and to help establish public safety programs such as Neighborhood Watch. He has an office in our City Hall and can be contacted there. The road maintenance contract with Weber County has been renewed for next year. This service includes snow removal, particularly valuable with our recent much-appreciated snowfall. Such Interlocal Cooperation Agreements help governments work together with shared services. The agreements are usually more cost effective and prevent duplicating services. The City Council passed, and the Mayor signed into law, a daytime curfew ordinance that allows law enforcement officers to cite youth who sluff school. This was recommended at the gang awareness night to help curb daytime crime by juveniles. So far, our community has been fortunate in weathering the current recession. Revenues are still adequate to fund our current budget. The state, because of falling revenue, has had to cut back programs and projects to keep within their budget. The annual Christmas party for City volunteers was held on Thursday, December 20, 2001, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City office. A Christmas tree and gaily decorated tables formed the setting for the animated visiting and enjoyment of a buffet lunch by some 40 guests. Shauna Meyerhoffer was again responsible for the arrangement of this special occasion. Lynette Deru, chair of the Park Committee, with Darrell Mecham and Steve Mecham, met with the State Department of Wildlife Resources representative Russ Lawrence, on December 3. They walked through the park area on 17th Street to get his suggestions. At that time Mr. Lawrence advised them that the DWR would provide erosion protection along the river bank, after determining what type would be best in that particular location. He also said DWR could provide grass seed, and some trees and shrubs, if a list of the species desired was given him. Mrs. Deru, in consultation with Jerry Goodspeed, Weber County Horticulturist, developed the list, which was given to Mr. Lawrence. He indicated the species available through DWR and initiated the process of procuring the seed, trees and shrubs. The DWR will also provide volunteers to help with the planting. The welcome DWR assistance will be of immeasurable help to the City in developing the park.