The First Year July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 Orvil Holley was elected as the City Council President, and he made assignments to the council members for the various areas of government for which the member would be responsible. Necessary ordinances, zoning requirements and codes were passed. One of the major commissions in Marriott-Slaterville City is the seven-member Planning Commission. In August the Commission elected Randy Phipps as the first Chairman. Also in August they began the work of updating the old master plan, nearly ten years old, to be known as the General Plan. Chairman Phipps compiled the zoning and sub-division ordinance. Gerald Bischoff put together the Commission's Code of Ethics. The other members, Keith Slater, Barbara Brown, Carl Parker, Carolyn Deru and Scott Van Leeuwen all contributed their time and talents faithfully as their work progressed. Duncan Murray, Owen Burnham, Jayna Smout and Bill Morris helped as needed. The General Plan was presented to a large audience at the City Council Meeting of September 30, 1999, where Committee members learned anew that planning work is not always "sunshine and roses." A municipal seal and flag designed by James Elmer was accepted. In August, Shauna Meyerhoffer, over community events, was responsible for an outstanding display booth at the Weber County Fair, with the theme Birds of a Feather Flock Together: Marriott-Slaterville. Even though we had been a city for less than two months, August 16 was the filing deadline for three city council seats, as set up a year ago, shortly after the incorporation election. Filing as candidates for the At-large Seat, were James Elmer and Orvil Holley. East District seat candidates were Dennis ilium and Ren Meyerhoffer, with Rob Smout uncontested for the West District. A Beer License and Prohibition Ordinances that is one of the strictest in Northern Utah was passed in September. It is patterned after one in place by Boulder Town in Southern Utah. A juvenile curfew ordinance supported by the Sheriff's Department was an important item passed in October. In October, the city "gave birth" to The Pioneer Post, a monthly newsletter designed to keep residents updated on city affairs. Judi Elmer, Bill Morris and Duncan Murray were responsible for the first issue. Good news--the loan from Weber County was repaid on November 15, 1999, as agreed, in full and on time. Rich Adams, City Treasurer, has been of great help in managing the monetary affairs, both in sales tax collection matters, and in expenditures. The November election saw Orvil Holley re-elected as At-large Councilman. Dennis Ilium won the East District seat, with Rob Smout remaining in the West District. Also in November a proposed Youth City Council was announced and application forms made available. Members must be from the 9th through 12th grades. President Holley saw this as an opportunity for youth involvement and leadership development. Originally six youths responded: Heather Holley, Chase Holley, Ashley Currie, Marc Deru, Jeni Okey and Kyley Slater, with Danielle Elmer applying later. Sherry Morris is the advisor. Special resolutions honoring Ren Meyerhoffer, Randy Phipps and Shirley Nelson were passed on December 16. Following the meeting on that date, a Christmas Party was hosted for all the volunteers who have served for the past six months. About 40 guests attended this special event. Working with Ogden City about our city concerns such as increased traffic on our roads due to the development at the former D.D.O., and unresolved environmental issues has been difficult. The Boyer Corporation was contracted to handle the redevelopment. The meetings with them and city 244