is hoped that other federal agencies will help residents affected by flooding, such as by giving conservation easements on their property so it can flood and take the pressure off the river. A lot of land was removed from the subdivision on 3650 West by the river. The Mayor asked all residents and neighborhoods to prepare for possible flooding next spring, in case we are in another flood cycle. Flooding has been common in the history of Marriott-Slaterville, preceding the pioneer settlement of this community. One good outcome of the bounteous water was that all drought restrictions on watering during the day using the pressurized secondary water system operated by the Pioneer Special District were lifted for 2011. No drought laws will be enforced this year, but be mindful of waste. It is hoped that the aquifers will be recharged while we enjoy this abundance of water. City Government The first order of business at the January 20, 2011, City Council Meeting was the election of Council President and Vice-president for the coming year. Dennis Ilium was re-elected President with Scott VanLeeuwen as Vice-president, by acclamation. In September, Lt. Matt Bell was transferred to Washington Terrace, and Mervin Taylor assigned to be the new Lieutenant assigned to our city. Thank you, Lt. Bell for your service. The sheriff contract may now be based on population. In the September 15, 2011, City Council Meeting, the Council was updated on new development in the city, including the 7-Eleven which will replace the used car lot on 12th and 1200 West, and the new restaurant near 400 North and S.R. 126. Mayor Keith Butler talked with each planning commissioner whose term expired at the end of this year. All have done a great job, and would like to remain on the Planning Commission. The Mayor reappointed Kent Meyerhoffer, Mike Hunsaker, Rick Taylor and Carl Parker. The council unanimously granted advice and consent to these appointments in November. The 2012 City Council Meeting schedule will remain the same for the coming year; approved by unanimous vote, at the December 15, 2011, meeting. Ordinances Ordinance 2011-01, amending and extending the residential solid waste collection and disposal agreement with Waste Management through June 30, 2015, was approved unanimously by the Council, at the January 20, 2011, City Council meeting. The agreement would continue after that date until a new contract was signed or garbage provider selected. Fee increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index. Waste Management provides dumpsters for the spring and fall clean-up program, at no cost. The City's beautification funds pays the tipping fee at the county waste transfer station. Councilman Kim Slater requested that the use of beautification funds for this purpose be noted in the newsletter. Ordinance 2011-02 updated the Fire Code, at the request of the Weber County Fire Department. It was adopted on March 17, 2011, unanimously by the City Council. Ordinance 2011-03 allowing off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on streets and highways in accordance with Utah Code Annotated 41 -22-10.1, was approved unanimously by the City Council at the November 17, 2011, meeting. More OHVs are being used by residents for agriculture, recreation, yard work, snow removal and local travel. The resolution authorizes currently registered off-highway vehicles, with duly