The Pioneer Post Volume XII Issue 2 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter February 2011 2010 Vital Statistics - Deaths Name Date Age Julian Morris Powell January 13,2010 98 Marilynne Henrie Slater January 15, 2010 75 Richard H. Evans May 30, 2010 78 Clarence Kranendonk, Sr. July 22, 2010 74 Clarence Kranendonk, Jr. October 13,2010 47 Pamela Kay Chicon Birch October 25, 2010 60 Louise McFarland Hodson November 1,2010 87 2010 Vital Statistics - Births Child's Name/Parent's Name Date of Birth Alivia Pattillo, daughter, Jeremy and Lynette Pattillo 01/30/2010 Lucas James Hodson, son, Curtis and Michelle Hodson 04/05/2010 Emmery Rebekah Moss, daughter, Jacob and Shelly Moss 04/24/2010 Saoirse Caoilainn Olson, daughter, Daniel and Clare Olson 11/15/2010 Kailynn Allen, daughter, Shanna and Jason Allen 12/10/2010 Note: For errors or omissions call 801-627-1919 Ext. 202. Before You Use That Ice Melt... This time of year most of us have to deal with the problem of icy sidewalks. To keep sidewalks safe, many use ice melting products. There are many such products on the market. However, there are substantial differences between products that you should be aware of, including the negative impacts on your nearby planting beds, lawns and trees. Here are some examples of the more common ice melt products available, and the impact. Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt): Will not melt ice when the temperatures is below 20 degrees F. Can pit concrete. Very corrosive to steel and other materials like carpets, railings, metals, shoes, etc. Will damage lawns, trees, and shrubs. Accumulation from months (or years) of use, will create long term damage to nearby soil. Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride: Can still work at low temperatures (-25 degrees F). Chlorides 187 corrode things like concrete, and high concentrates will damage nearby lawn and other vegetation. Urea & Acetate: Less corrosive and safer for use around steel and on concrete (no chlorides). Urea can damage nearby lawn and other vegetation. The combination of Calcium Magnesium Acetate is the best for the environment, but is expensive. THE BOTTOM LINE: When ice melt chemicals come in contact with ice they create a reaction that gives off heat to melt ice and snow. Calcium chloride and magnesium chloride are effective because they liquify quickly. No matter which ice melt you decide to use, keep the following tips in mind: 1. DO NOT OVER APPLY! Follow the instructions. 2. Do not try to melt everything, so apply after shoveling. 3. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation. 4. Keep product in sealed container. 5. Do not use ice melt on uncured concrete. 6. Remember products impact the surrounding environment. If your plants, lawns, or trees have been damaged from chemical runoff they will show stunted growth, portions of plants dying back, browning of foliage, exfoliation, etc. If this happens, flush the area with plenty of water in the spring. Keep in mind, however, that this can contaminate ground water and will also flush nutrients from the soil. So, the best thing you can do is keep the use of ice melting chemicals to a minimum. (From "Ice Melt - How Does It Work" by Steve Hanson). PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2011 - 7:00 P.M. ***No business, this meeting may be cancelled*** This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Business licenses, if any. 3. New Business. 4. Old Business. 5. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 6. Adjourn until Thursday, March 17, 2011. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. West Davis Corridor The results of the Level 2 Screening process are now available! The first round of screening eliminated 32 of the 46 alternatives. The remaining 14 were then evaluated for potential community and environmental impacts and the options have been narrowed again. The results are available online and will be presented at a series of open houses in early February. We encourage you to participate in the open houses and comment on the study! Information is posted on the study website at: http://www.udot.utah.gOv/westdavis/get_involved#events You can also visit: www.udot.utah.gov/westdavis, phone: 877- 298-1991, e-mail: westdavis@utah.gov, or mail: 466 North 900 West, Kaysville, UT 84037.