Marriott-Slaterville City Council Report for December 2004 By Joyce VanTassell Envision Utah presentation Marriott-Slaterville city council met Nov. 18 with President Dennis Ilium presiding. Bob Terragno of Envision Utah presented this group's plans to get input from the 68 cities and towns along the Wasatch Front to plan ahead for the transportation and growth needs of the region. Special service district considered The council discussed Weber County Commission's plan to create a special service district for a consolidated dispatch service. Noting that the County Commission can do this without the consent of their group, the council discussed the idea that it was, in some ways, like creating a new way to tax people. The planned consolidated service would replace the present system of an interlocal agreement with another body. It would probably result in a savings to the cities but a net increase in cost to the citizens. Commissioner Kim Slater said that, "As soon as you give taxing authority, there's never enough money" for that group, noting that he was on a similar board that had business meetings at the Timbermine restaurant. The commission voted to accept the county's plan with two recommended options: that there be no weighted vote, so small communities (like Marriott-Slaterville) would have its own voice, or that the sheriff would get one vote for each community he represents, which would include Marriott-Slaterville and other communities, and thus give Marriott-Slaterville greater influence. This was passed with one dissenting vote from Commissioner Slater. Weber Sentinel, January 2005 Issue Blair road location and alignment The city council next considered Frank Blair's request for road alignment and location in preparation for his business plans, discussing concerns for public safety in the face of increased traffic as well as Blair's right to develop his property and have access to it. The council required that Blair put the road a distance of the minimum requirements that Utah Department of Transportation stipulates plus 75 feet, and that the road be placed so that it is directly across the intersection to access Blair's triangle property. City council meets in December The city council met on Dec. 16 and voted to appoint Mayor Keith Butler to the Central Weber Sewer board, where he will now have full voting rights. Blaine Holmes from the West Haven City Council presented a proposal to work together with other western Weber County communities to work toward better ambulance service in the area. Noting that the existing service was good, Holmes said he sees the need for upgraded service from basic to intermediate service as well as wanting ambulance service to come automatically when there are structure fires or hazardous material emergencies. Holmes said that the cost would be only a few hundred dollars to advertise because area emergency services would then bid for the job. The Mayor's award was posthumously awarded to Glen McFarland for his years of service as magistrate. His son, Rick McFarland, accepted the award. The council next discussed the purchase of property at approximately 250 N. 1900 W. The cost of the property, value and possible uses were all discussed, with the mayor being authorized to negotiate terms with the owners. The planning commission did not meet in December.