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Show the district. Councilman Kim Slater felt that it needs to be put on the ballot to give residents the choice to vote for or against the cemetery district. President Dennis Illum agreed with Mr. Slater; he wants the city to run the cemetery rather than forming a district. Councilman Delbert Hodson expressed concern over taxes. Mayor Butler does not want the city to do a start-up loan, so this clause was removed from the resolution by consent. Mr. VanLeeuwen said he understood that this is a very important vote, and felt the matter will not go away. The Council further discussed options and timing. Mr. Slater made a motion to approve Resolution 2012-D on an election for a proposed Cemetery Maintenance District, with a second by Councilman Rob Smout. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Smout, aye; Mr. Slater, aye; Mr. Hodson, nay; Mr. VanLeeuwen, nay, and President Illum, nay. Resolution 2012-D failed. Resolution 2012-E, UDOT Litter Pickup Agreement is an interlocal agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Marriott-Slaterville City to provide litter control and landscaping on state roads within the city which would allow the city to use inmates to clean litter on state roads. It was passed unanimously on March 15, 2012. Utah Code Annotated 10-3-205.5, 1953, as amended, requires the City Council to "make any adjustments in the boundaries of districts of substantially equal population within six months after the Legislature completes its redistricting process," which was recently completed. The City finds that the current election districts are determined to be substantially equal in population and no further adjustment is necessary. Resolution 2012-F, re-affirming current municipal election districts was approved by the Council unanimously April 19, 2012. The recreation program of cities in our area requires participants to take part in the city where they live. Marriott-Slaterville is too small for its own program, and has joined with Harrisville City for recreation. Resolution 2012-G places in writing that our youth can continue with the arrangement with Harrisville City. The Resolution was passed unanimously April 19, 2012. Resolution 2012-H, increases park fees for non-residents. Fee for public parks operated by the city will increase from $25.00 per block for non-residents to $50.00 per block. Residents and non-profit organizations will be charged $25.00 per block. A $100 field fee, per team, per season, for team sports is charged. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote on May 17, 2012. Public hearings on budgets were held at the City Council Meeting on June 21, 2012. The first hearing concerned Resolution 2012-1 adopting FY 2012-13 Final Budget for the Pioneer Special District. City Administrator Bill Morris said the cost of the secondary water system operation increased as a result of rebuilding the pumps at Spencer Farms. Also, Trent Meyerhoffer said that the chemical used has doubled in cost. Mr. Morris advised that next year the city would like to install a moss collector similar to the one at Quail Meadows. No public comment was offered. The public hearing was closed and the public meeting was opened. Resolution 2012-1 was passed unanimously. A public hearing was opened on Resolution 2012-J adopting the FY 2011-12 amended city budget. No public comment was given. The public hearing was closed and at the ensuing public meeting, Resolution 2012-J was passed unanimously. The public hearing on Resolution 2012-K adopting FY 2012-13 final city budget was opened and public comment was requested. None was given, and the public hearing was closed and the public meeting reopened. Resolution 2012-K was passed unanimously. Resolution 2012-L adopts an interlocal agreement with Weber County for animal control service. The agreement has been in place for several years, and the renewal approves approximately $8,000 for animal 6 |