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Show CONTRACTED SERVICES Beginning in January, Councilman Scott Van Leeuwen kept the City Council and the public aware of developments concerning the new Weber County Fire Stations, as he represented us on that council. The old Weber County fire station was sold, and three new fire stations were in the process of development. He reported that the Weber Fire District had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new fire station which will serve our city, which he attended. In October an open house was held, and Mr. Van Leeuwen was one of the speakers. The new station at 2023 West 1300 North is now open. As residents are now within closer proximity to this fire station, the fire district suggest that they contact their homeowners' insurance to inquire about qualifying for a lower insurance rate. The interlocal agreement with the Weber County Animal Control for animal services was extended at the May 17, 2007, council meeting. At the August 16, 2007, council meeting, Mr. Ron Willis, Weber County Animal Control, spoke briefly on Ordinance 2007-03. This ordinance refines the animal control regulations, and he highlighted the significant changes. Hunting dogs are still allowed. The ordinance, Comprehensive Animal Control Ordinance, with an agricultural disclaimer, and also specifying not having to clean up after horses on the roads, was passed unanimously. SEWER DISTRICT Early in the year Mayor Keith Butler reported that a sewer district fee increase is possible. The sewer district is in the process of putting in the new sewer outfall to the river. The district is planning a major construction project at the plant. Cory Duncan, project director for the renovation at Central Weber Sewer District on Pioneer Road, explained the proposed construction project at the September 20, 2007, council meeting. The district is now at full capacity, requiring renovation over the next 50 years. The discharge in the future will be into the river rather than the Warren Canal because the canal is at capacity. The first phase includes importing fill for the new facilities and relocation of the compost facility. The expansion of the plant will take place within its existing facility foot print as old technology is removed and new technology replaces it. Will doubling the capacity of the plan double the odor problem? Mr. Duncan said that there will always be an odor problem, but they will do everything possible to mitigate the smell. The old plant has trickling filters, but the new system will be much more efficient and hopefully will not attract bugs and birds. The plan for this project went to the Planning Commission after the meeting. A public hearing was conducted by the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District on December 17, 2007, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administration Building at 2618 West Pioneer Road, Marriott-Slaterville City. The District is proposing to increase its property tax revenue by 64.87% over the prior year. The tax on a $161,587.00 resident would increase from $46.13 to $71.10, or $24.97 per year. A business valued the same would see an increase from $83.86 to $129.27, or $45.41. Concerned citizens were invited to attend. CRIME At the council meeting February 15, 2007, Lt. Terry Thompson and Deputy Brook Fowers, of the Sheriff's Department, were thanked for their hard work in behalf of our community. It is unfortunate, but our city does have crimes committed within its boundaries. At the May 17, 2007, council meeting, Lt. Terry L. Thompson, Weber County Sheriff's office, addressed the council and reviewed the Marriott-Slaterville Crime Analysis for 2006. Lt. Thompson was recently promoted and Lt. Scott Haney is his successor in our area. 12 |
