is hoped this will alleviate dumping problems at this site. Potholes, the continual problem, received needed attention. Councilman Dennis Ilium plans to meet with the UDOT traffic engineer to consider speed issues, striping and signage of blind spots along Pioneer Road. The roads were ready for the winter, although a few signs still needed to be placed. Residents, along with Mayor Butler thank Mr. Ilium for his innovative work and time that have saved money for the city on road work. Traffic along 1200 West is a problem for the city, especially during times of heavy use of the County Fairgrounds. In June, city officials requested Weber County to advise the city of pending activities at the fairgrounds. Our preferred access is for the public to enter BDO on 12th Street, by the Boyer Building, and drive directly to the fairgrounds on that road. This year Weber County Sheriff Brad Slater planned to keep the impact on city roads as low as possible during the duration of events. They enforced "no parking" on 1200 West, and deputies directed traffic into the fairgrounds. President Dennis Ilium advised that signs were placed on 1200 West directing people to I-15 from the fairgrounds, which helped divert traffic to the freeway on both the Marriott-Slaterville and Farr West ramps. Problems big and little, recurring and new, were dealt with by the council and city officials. Concern for the esthetics of the community led to passing an ordinance requiring that the lids of trash receptacles must be kept closed. Weeds along the roads didn't seem affected by the drought; puncture weeds spread out widely in all directions. Bill Morris obtained help through the Weber County Jail to have a community service inmate detail clean up garbage and puncture weeds along city streets. Darrell and Steve Mecham picked up the garbage bags filled by the inmates. Darrell Mecham paid for all the fees to dump the bags and refused reimbursement. Complaints were received about junky yards and other nuisances. All complaints are investigated and, to date, resolved through existing regulations. The need of a nuisance ordinance is still being studied. City officials have suggested that if residents have an old car parked in their yard, it be donated to the Kidney Foundation or other similar plans. This would not only help the organization, and provide the individual with a tax deduction, but, at the same time, improve esthetics of the yard and the community. Close contact was maintained with the Mosquito Abatement District because of the prevalence of mosquitoes in our area, and concern about the spreading West Nile Virus. The Abatement District increased spraying this year, which was appreciated by citizens. Most of us still saw more pesky mosquitoes than we really wanted to see. Developments and zoning issues, budget, business licenses, and various required plans engaged many hours of officials. The City Council approved the 2002-03 amended budget and the new 2003-04 budget. That short sentence tells us little of all the hours of research, investigation, educated "guesses," and determination that are required in preparing a frugal, workable budget with limited resources. Amendments in the text of the General Plan were made. A Capital Improvement Plan is prepared each year. An update of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances was prepared by Randy Phipps. New business licenses were issued to Midwest Wholesale Supply, Rachel's Silk Floral Design, Morrell & Sons, inc., Brian's Paint Ball Supply, Specialties Distribution and Design, Stanger Stables, All Auto, LLC, Affordable Yard and Lawn Care, Pioneer Communications, Handy Man, Laser Magic Images, Pitcher Plumbing, Advanced Doors, Forever Today Photography, Phipps Products and Services, and Extreme Peaks Auto Transport. It's great to have these new business in our community. Interlocal Cooperation Agreements were made with Weber County on the EPA Storm Water Program, the Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, including the Narcotics Strike Force, and Animal Control, for services needed by the community. An interlocal agreement with the Weber Area Council of Governments (WACOG) was also made. The purposes of WACOG include: to foster, coordinate and recommend policies, plans, and priorities for transportation, including mass transportation within the county, coordinate plans on water supply, land use, housing, and local recreational and open space issues, allocations of funding for municipalities from WACOG, and its recommendations on issues.