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Show Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History December 2011 Councilman Kim Slater gave a Christmas message in the December 2011 issue of The Pioneer Post. He started by saying, "We live in an exceptional city. Marriott-Slaterville sits at the crossroads of some of the most beautiful places in the world...We have neighbors who care and look out for one another. Our community has a small town feel with open farms and a good housing mix." He commented on the diverse population, professions, political and religious views. Some difficulties of this past year he noted: We lost some choice residents in death. Some lost their jobs or homes. The spring floods never seemed to end and were difficult. "Despite these challenges, people are upbeat and look forward to a better future. In the flooding, people rallied together and gave 360 hours of volunteer service to help neighbors." As citizens we join with Mr. Slater who thanked City leaders, staff, and volunteers for their hard work, and who watch out for the interests of our community, and plan for the future...and there is no city property tax. The volunteer Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Christmas Party was held on December 9, 2011, at the Senior Center, under the direction of Dixie Little. About 40 people attended, and enjoyed the dinner catered by Maddox. Mrs. Little gave special thanks to all the trained CERT who put into practice their skills during the spring flooding. She commended the many volunteers who helped mitigate the serious problems faced by our city at that time. Christmas decorations and door prizes were added attractions for those in attendance. A Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 9:00 -11:00 am. at the Senior Center. Cost was $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under. About 150 people enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, ham, eggs, cereal, donuts, orange and apple juice, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Children had fun with a Christmas tree craft. The highlight of the morning was when Santa came for a visit and presented the children with treats. The successful affair was under the direction of Shauna Meyerhoffer with helper elves, Stacee and Glen Meyerhoffer, Rod and DeAnn Hufstetler, Joanne Louth, Brad and Pam Slater, McKell Coleman, Amber Taylor and Ashley Bell. Seven people escaped serious injury in a two-car collision at 12* Street and 1900 West, on December 23, 2011, as seat belts and air bags did their job. The Senior Health Connection Newsletter for December 2011, informed seniors about osteoarthritis, and how to deal with it. The work session of the City Council Meeting held on December 15, 2011, began at 6:00 p.m. Cory Cardon, Independent Auditor, presented the annual independent audit report. There was revenue of $980,000 and about $1,000,000 in expenditures, giving a small deficit. The city was within $10,000 of its budget, and given the tough economy, has done well. The $100,000 in unassigned general funds, at 13% of the fund balance, is well within the 18% state rule. One of the quarterly building permit fee reports was late. The annual awards were presented by Mayor Keith Butler. Those honored were as follows: Genie and Dale Child, the Good Neighbor Award; nominated by John Armstrong. Ken and Dixie Little, the Darrell Mecham Outstanding Community Service Award for their tremendous volunteer efforts during the 2011 spring floods. Maurice Pitcher received the Good Neighbor Award; nominated by Deola Stevenson. Dale Thompson received the Good Neighbor Award, nominated by Heather Irvine. Ross Messerly received the Good Neighbor Award; nominated by Heather Irvine. Don and Sandra Cottom received the Good Neighbor Award; nominated by DeAnn Hufstetler. The regular Council Meeting began at 6:30 p.m. Business licenses were approved unanimously for: Pitcher Evergreen Lawn Care, 1456 West 200 South, lawn care. Price Cutters, 761 West 12* Street, retail store. BCP, LLC, 1398 South 1200 West, concrete pumping. 181 |
