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Show MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY November 2006 Although the holiday season was soon in full swing, more serious matters continued to arise, be discussed and acted on within our city. The mid-term election, run by the county, was held on November 7,2006, with our city building serving as a polling place. County, state, and federal candidates as well as some propositions were on the ballot. Flu shots were given on November 7, 2006, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., by Applegate Home Care. Senior citizens on Medicare B were given shots free with their Medicare B card and photo ID. For others, the flu shot cost $25. Following requests from some residents and with safety concerns for students walking to Pioneer Elementary or driving to Fremont, the speed limit on 1200 West and 400 North/Pioneer Road was lowered from 40 mph to 35 mph. increased heavy traffic on these roads was also considered. Most residents have been supportive of the change, while others disagree with the lower limit. The city will monitor traffic for a time to see if additional changes or traffic studies are warranted. At the City Council Meeting on November 16, 2006, two business licenses were approved. They were Termownater Lawn Care, 159 North 2020 West, a landscaping venture, and Plan B Design, 137 South 1980 West, a home occupation for fabrication. Mr. Morris was concerned about Plan B Design meeting the requirements of the home occupation ordinance. He sent him a letter concerning the ordinance, and Mr. Summers responded indicating his home business would be in compliance. Councilman Rob Smout thought they were probably doing computer fabrication. The licenses were approved unanimously. Steve Davis, independent auditor, advised the council that his firm has completed the annual independent audit and prepared the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. He gave highlights from the audit, along with explanations of details. He said that the city was in good financial shape and has a good surplus. A few items require attention. The city exceeded the 18% fund balance restriction, the road maintenance expenditure was slightly over budget, and the quarterly building permit reports were not completely reconciled. He will submit the audit report to the state. Copies of the report are available for the public upon request. The Imagination Company of Utah operates television Channel 17, and would like to expand into all the cities in Weber County. Our city would have the opportunity to participate and to post announcements and special programming on this cable channel. The agreement under consideration at the November Council Meeting authorizes this Channel in our city and costs nothing. There wilt be no additional fees for subscribers, per an agreement between Comcast and The Imagination Company of Utah. The mayor has authority to sign the agreement without seeking council authority. There may be costs, however, with any future programming the city might wish to put on cable television, so he wanted the council aware of what was transpiring. The Imagination Company of Utah will pay the cost of expansion into all of Weber County, hoping the cities will purchase programming from the company. The company can attend city events and put highlights and announcements on this channel. When a majority of the cities within Weber County have submitted contracts to Comcast, the station will be made available throughout the county. The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Channel 17 and The Imagination company of Utah was passed unanimously. Since the last council meeting, the committee has been looking over the Request for Proposals on solid waste collection and disposal. A few changes will be made before the RFP will go out to contractors |