MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY September 2003 Concern about the quality of our water was expressed in a flyer included with the monthly Bona Vista water bill. This was not concern about the quality carried in the system, but about contamination that can arise with improper connections, such as a cross-connection or backflow from another source. Suggestions for avoiding or correcting problems were also given,. These included using a hose bib vacuum breaker on hose connections, hand held shower sprayers, utility or special use sink faucets, and having an anti-siphon ballcock assembly in toilets. Also included with the September/October issue of the Pioneer Post were suggestions on how a family can prepare to respond to a disaster. Six basics are (1) water, (2) food, (3) first aid supplies, (4) clothing and bedding, (5) emergency supplies including tools, and (6) medications or other special items. Additional ideas were a list of items for a easily carried container of necessary supplies, preparation knowledge, family plans, and emergency training. Residents were urged to vote in the upcoming primary election to be held on October 7, 2003. In compliance with requirements to redistrict election districts after each 10 year census, the two election districts for the principality are slightly different this year. At the September 18, 2003, council meeting, business licenses were approved for Pitcher Plumbing and Donald Mogensen. There will be no clientele at the plumbing business. Mr. Mogensen has received a conditional use permit through the planning commission and also has a kennel license from the Weber County Animal Services. In addition to Elna Lucas, previously appointed, Naomi Eilers, and Gerald Taylor were appointed as election judges for the upcoming primary and municipal elections, with LaRae Brown as alternate. Glen McFarland, Bill Morris and Becky Burt were appointed as counting judges. As a result of questions raised by Delbert Hodson last month, Mayor Butler contacted Bruce Bennett, Director of the Mosquito Abatement District, concerning spraying of mosquitoes on that property. Mr. Bennett advised that Mosquito Abatement has a key to the property and sprays on a regular basis. The Center wants to keep the mosquito population down as children visit the property often. Bill Morris worked with the Weber County Jail to provide a community service inmate detail to clean up garbage and puncture weeds along city streets. Mayor Butler thanked Mr. Morris for arranging for the work. He also thanked Darrell and Steve Mecham for all their work in picking up the garbage bags filled by the inmates. Darrell Mecham paid for all the fees to dump the bags and refused reimbursement from the city. President Dennis Illum said signs are to be placed on 1200 West directing people to I-15 from the fairgrounds which may help divert traffic to the freeway on both the Marriott-Slaterville and Farr West ramps. A permanent sign will also be placed at the entrance of the fairgrounds where notice of events can also be posted. He feels the roads are ready for the winter, although there are a few signs that need to be placed. Mayor Butler thanked him for his innovative work and time that have saved money for the city on road work. A copy of the city's covered load ordinance was given to the county compost facility, which will help them enforce the ordinance. They also impose a fine for violations. Mayor Butler reported that the door-to-door scam in the city, recently reported in the Standard Examiner, has apparently died down. Calls from residents have thanked him for bringing this issue to public attention by placing