New Faces and Good News at January 2005 Meetings Weber Sentinel (February Issue) MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2005 By Joyce VanTassell Planning Commission considers Mill Creek subdivision The Marriott-Slaterville planning commission met and re-elected Les Syme as chair for 2005, with Kent Meyerhoffer as Vice-Chair. The commission discussed the application for a paintball park on 40 acres at 3150 W. Pioneer Rd. Most of the evening was spent considering preliminary approval for the proposed Mill Creek subdivision, located at approximately 2000 W. 200 S. The commission discussed the road capacity for the road that would be used by the new residents of this subdivision, as well as concerns about the sewer system and secondary water. Many area residents were in attendance at the meeting to voice their concerns about the subdivision, which would mean increased traffic on a quiet road that children play on, with no sidewalks and deep ditches on each side. The public also expressed concerns about the loss of a country atmosphere with so much development, about access to the subdivision through only one access road and about water and sewer systems. After hearing from the owners, developers and the public, the matter was tabled until next month, with the commission asking the owners to obtain a road survey, consider reducing the number of lots, and bring more information about secondary water systems. City council discusses ambulance services, load limits on 1200 West The city council met and re-elected Dennis Ilium as council president, with Rob Smout as Vice President, retaining the same leadership as last year. They supported Mayor Keith Butler's appointments to the Board of Adjustment: Jay Miller and Orvil Holley, with Jim Ito as an alternate. CPA Steve Davis, of Davis, Chase and Associates, reported the results of the independent audit of the city's finances. Davis noted that the city was in compliance with all state regulations, and the report had been accepted by the state. Davis also complimented the city on their good financial management and cooperation. The council next decided to proceed with a joint request for proposal (RFP) with the neighboring communities of West Haven, Plain City and Weber County in asking for a bid for ambulance service. This is an effort to improve response time for calls to the city. Proposed load limits on 1200 West were discussed next. Butler said the study authorized by the city shows that the road is deteriorating because of heavy truck traffic and recommended a 10-ton weight limit, with local traffic being exempt. Butler also said that eventually the road will have to be improved, but the city does not have funds to do that and advocated a strategy of preserving it as much as possible. Councilman Delbert Hodson brought up the subject of prayer as an opening for council meetings, noting that prayers are said at the federal level, and said, "How come we are bound this City Manager Bill Morris answered that it is a problem in Utah because of a decision by the state supreme court, to which the federal government, of course, does not answer.