The Pioneer Post Volume XV Issue 2 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter February 2013 Winter Safety Tips by Gerald Bischoff, Emergency Management Ice dams are an accumulation of ice at the lower edge of a sloped roof. When interior heat melts the snow, water can run down and refreeze at the roofs edge, where it's much cooler. If the ice builds up and blocks water from draining off the roof, water is forced under the roof covering and into your attic or down the inside walls of your house. To help reduce the risk of ice dams: Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves and debris. Keep the attic well-ventilated so snow doesn't melt and re-freeze on the roofs edge. Make sure the attic floor is well insulated to minimize the amount of heat rising through the attic from within the house. Bursting pipes occur when frozen water causes a pressure buildup between the ice blockage and the closed faucet. Pipes in attics, crawl spaces and outside walls are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold. To keep water in your pipes from freezing: Fit exposed pipes with insulation sleeves or wrapping to slow heat transfer. Seal cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations near water pipes with caulking. Keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets connected to pipes that run through an unheated or unprotected space. Rabies Clinics The Weber County Animal Shelter located at 1373 North 750 West at the fairgrounds is holding rabies clinics March 9 and March 23. Dr. Steve Lemmon, DVM, will provide rabies shots for $15 between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Dog licenses will also be available for $10 spayed/neutered. $25 for non-spayed/neutered. Snow Removal This has been a cold and snowy winter here in Marriott- Slaterville. The county snow plow crews have been out in force clearing roads. Heavy snow and ice storms created snow packed roads that have been a inconvenience for us all. Thank you for your patience and the appreciation you have shown our county road crews while they try to keep our roads plowed. Thanks for keeping your cars off the roads after snow storms so that the snow plows can do their job. Let's hope for a beautiful and warm spring! 2012 Annual Awards Thank you for your nominations for the 2012 annual awards in December. Our award recipients are as follows: Myrna Meyerhoffer for the Elna Lucas Community History Award for her contribution to community history. Jamie Aiken for the H. Orvil Holley Youth Award for her state championship softball. Randy Phipps for the Darrell Mecham Outstanding Community Service Award for many years of community service, including such events as the trunk-or-treat. Sandra Saunders for the Darrell Mecham Outstanding Community Service Award for volunteer work in the community gardens. Mike Stevenson for the Good Neighbor Award for his neighborly service, such as removing snow and bringing in mail for elderly neighbors. Sherry Wadman for the Good Neighbor Award for her service in helping people in the community by assisting residents, using her nursing skills, and bring meals to others. PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Minutes. 2. Election of 2013 Chair and Vice-Chair. 3. Conditional use permit: rope course 1100 N 3900 W. 4. Site plan/settlement: John Hansen. 5. Planning issues. 6. Adjourn until March 19, 2013. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013 - 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Minutes. 2. Election of 2013 President and Vice-President. 3. Business license: Challenging Leadership Adventure, 1100 North 3900 West. 4. Public hearing and action: river trail land swap. 5. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 6. Adjourn until March 21,2013. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. 139