The Pioneer Post Volume IX Issue 8 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter August 2007 1570 West 400 North - Phone 627-1919 NOXIOUS WEEDS by Jonathan Saunders - Bad Kat Landscapes It is that time of year again when the pesky puncture vines (Tribulus Terrestris) make our life miserable. You can help eradicate these noxious weeds by removing them from your property and from along the side of the road. Here are some easy ways to get rid of these weeds: 1. Spray with Roundup (Glyphosphate) on driveways and non-grass areas. 2. Treat with 2-4D products along the road and grass areas. Remember that 2-4D only works if it is sprayed when temperatures are consistently below 85 degrees. 3. Use a pre-emergent product, such as Trifluralin, to retard the seed germination of weeds. 4. Put on some heavy gloves and pull out the puncture vines by hand and dispose of properly. member to use caution when spraying for weeds where they is water, animals, or children. Follow the directions for any product you are using to control weeds. Let's work together to get rid of these nasty puncture vines, it keeps the sticker out of our shoes, keeps the kid's bike tires full of air, and save our family pets from having sore feet._ SUMMER ACTIVITIES August 11th (Saturday) - An Evening of Music at the Park Bring your family to the Marriott Park and enjoy music, local talent, and socialize with friends and family. No charge for this event. Time: 7:00 p.m. Bring: chairs, blankets, and snacks. LOCAL UPDATES Park Committee. The Park Committee for the Marriott Park and Slaterville Park appreciates the public input for the parks. The committee will be formulating its recommendations based upon the comments received. Feel free to contact park committee members to relay you input. Committee members are: Danny Brown, Joe Deru, Ron Holmes, Orvil Holley, and Delbert Hodson. The committee is making its recommendations on park rovements, rules, and upgrades. Candidates for Office. The election filing deadline is past, and the election for the three open city council seats will be held in November. The names of the candidates, in alphabetical order by seat and name, as they will appear on the November ballot for the election is as follows: At-large: Gerald Bischoff and Scott VanLeeuwen. East District: Dennis Ilium and Randy Phipps. West District: Rob Smout. CERT Training. We have scheduled a Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This training is open to any Marriott-Slaterville resident. The training starts September 6, 2007, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. The training continue every Thursday night for 7 weeks (September 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18). Please contact Dixie Little at 731-4859 for more information. Grandparents Needed! The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for a few good men and women 60 years of age and older, to serve in area schools, tutoring children who are struggling with literacy skills. Stipend of $2.65 per hour, mileage reimbursement and training are available. Contact the Foster Grandparent Program at 625-3865 or 625-3868 for more information. PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes. 3. New business, if any. Meeting may be cancelled if no business. 4. Adjourn until Tuesday, September 18, 2007. _This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007 - 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order/Approval of minutes. 2. Business licenses, if any. 3. Discussion/action on Ordinance reverting zoning and general plan relating to various properties along/near 400 North relating to Frank Blair. 4. Park committee report. 5. Discussion/action on approval of capital expenditures. 6. Comprehensive Animal Control Ordinance. 7. Ordinance amending uses in the M-l zone. 8. Organization of the Pioneer Special District. 9. New business. 10. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 11. Adjourn until Thursday, September 20, 2007. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change.