December 2005 The monthly City Council Meeting was held on December 15, 2005. Several individuals were honored with awards presented by Mayor Keith Butler. Dean and Lois Slater were given the Good Neighbor Award. They were nominated by neighbor Karlene Warner. She said they had been very helpful and thoughtful since the death of her husband, helping with cleaning and repairs after her home flooded in the spring. They also brought her fresh vegetables from their garden and shoveled snow from her sidewalks. The H. Orvil Holley Youth Leadership Award went to Jonathan Ray Spencer, who was nominated by his sister Annie Spencer. For an Eagle Scout project, he distributed emergency preparedness surveys visiting more than 500 community homes, leaving and collecting the surveys. The Elna Lucas Community History and Culture Award was presented to Shirley Smout and Michael Murphy. Mrs. Smout presented historical information on early pioneers Stephen and Sylvester Perry to the city. Ms. Murphy wrote poetic tributes of our wonderful community graduates' accomplishments, presenting each with this lifetime keepsake. Jim Ito received the Darrell Mecham Outstanding Community Service Award for the many hours he has volunteered since 1999 as the Director of Community Services Department. He also donates a few hours each week as a receptionist at the city offices. We all owe much appreciation to these outstanding residents of our community. Mayor Butler has retired from the Weber Fire District Board of Trustees where he has served for 12 years. In appreciation of his service, the Fire District presented him with a beautiful pendulum clock with Westminster chimes, which now hangs in his office. Also Mr. Kim Slater's term on the Mosquito Abatement Board has expired. The Mayor will accept council recommendations for new appointments to these boards. Several council members expressed interest in the Fire District appointment, and Mr. Slater would like to remain on the Mosquito Abatement Board. Steve Davis, Independent Auditor, advised that his firm has completed the annual audit and prepared the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. He reported that the city is in good financial condition and has a surplus. He went over some of the items including income and expenditures. Copies of the report are available to the public, upon request. Some items need the city's attention, but the city is in overall compliance and he will submit the audit report to the state. A letter has been drafted by Bill Morris to Ogden City as requested by the council in the November meeting. Copies were given to the council members for their consideration. Following the close of the council meeting at 7:00 p.m., a Christmas party was held in the senior center multi-purpose room, for the council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and volunteers. A taco salad dinner was served to those in attendance. Thanks to Becky Burt and Shauna Meyerhoffer for a fun evening. A Senior Christmas Party was held on December 19, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. in the senior center. A lunch was served and white elephants were exchanged. Bits and Pieces Cleve A. Meyerhoffer, died December 10, 2005, at the age of 87. Annah Noel Brandley, daughter of Adam and Daylynn Brandley was born on December 24, 2005. Jennie Okey graduated from Weber State University. Todd Spencer and Kaitlyn Holley participated in Fremont High School fundraising night on December 12, 2005. The event was held to raise money for Christmas gifts to needy children. It featured the Battle of the Bands and a talent show.