Marriott-Slaterville City History January 2009 The January issue of The Pioneer Post featured Mayor Keith Butler's State of the City report. Looking back, he said, "it is hard to beiieve that Marriott-Slaterville is in its tenth year as a city. In 1999, when the city was started, we began without anything but a few pencils and some scratch paper. We met in the board room of the old Weber Fire Station in the Weber industrial Park." He reminded us of some of the accomplishments of the city since that time. The new city building was paid-in-full when it was built five years ago. We have no municipal property tax or additional franchise taxes, and no debt. Services such as law enforcement, solid waste collection and disposal, and road maintenance are provided. We have new storm water facilities, preserved open space, multiple parks, a trails program, created a business district, a facility for meetings and gatherings, a senior citizens center and program, cultural activities, CERT and emergency management, a newsletter, representation on various organizations and districts, and other services. Many new businesses have located within our city, that are allowed within our zoning regulations. "Our accomplishments over the last decade were made possible because of our city council, staff, and many volunteers. The Planning Commission works tirelessly... Our park committee is responsible for making the plans and working to create a new bowery at the Siaterville Park and the municipal gardens behind the city office. Thank you...Keep up the good work." He addressed our concerns about finance in this recession. He believes if we adhere to our general plan and zoning policies, and tighten our belts some in 2009, keeping within our budget, we will continue to pay no municipal property tax, and will weather the economic storm in our nation. The independent audit was completed in December and shows that our city is living within its means, with a modest surplus in the last fiscal year. At the January 15, 2009, Council Meeting, Dennis Ilium was re-elected as President of the Council by acclamation, and Rob Smout as Vice President for the coming year. A business license was approved for Maverik, 509 North 200 West, a convenience store with fuel. A discussion ensued about placing a buffer on the south driveway of Maverik so the headlights do not impact the residents across the street. Diane Howe, one of the neighbors, mentioned a possible fenceto Trent Meyerhoffer, and will get back tohim on what might be appropriate. Representatives from Maverik were present, and stated they are willing to entertain the neighbors' request. Maverik is tentatively scheduled to open February 18, 2009. Ordinance 2009-1 which amends the administrative code relating to land use authorities, planning commission, appeal authority, and redevelopment agencies, was approved after discussion. As explained, this ordinance will help bring the city into alignment with state legislation on the planning commission and appeals process. It eliminates the Board of Adjustment and creates an Appeal Authority to handle appeals. It also concerns quorum and voting. The Planning Commission will consist of the majority of the total number of planning commissioners appointed to the Planning Commission, excluding alternates. Alternate planning commission members can count as part of the quorum, but do not count to determine the number of planning commission members required to constitute a quorum. A decision shall be rendered by the Planning Commission based upon the majority vote of those planning commission members, including alternates, present and voting at a particular meeting. Each member present at a meeting shall vote on an issue, yea or nay, except when a member declares a conflict of interest.