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Show Marriott-Slaterville Monthly History August 2012 A record period of hot temperatures was reached as the long, hot August days arrived. No relief from theheat was in sight. Apparently "rain" is not on the schedule of events. One drenching rain occurred in the evening of August 10, 2012. It was received with much appreciation by residents, with the possible exception of the family who had a garden wedding reception at their home on that date. Business licenses were approved at the August 16,2012, City Council Meeting for: JGB Manufacturing, 3202 W. Pioneer Road, Gun Working Wired for Wellbeing, 126 North 2020 West, Neuroscience Education Kristin Jamieson Fine Arts, 126 North 2020 West, sale of paintings Ordinance 2012-04, for a Comprehensive Uniform Animal Control, was presented and discussed by the council. It is an ordinance prepared by the Weber County Animal Shelter Committee to assist animal control personnel by providing a uniform ordinance that is similar in all participating cities in Weber County. Most of the cities in the county are served, so it was important to have a uniform ordinance for all entities. The ordinance was adopted unanimously. Mayor Keith Butler has met with Sheriff Terry Thompson regarding the law enforcement contract for the city. The revised contract has been lowered to $206,000. Also any alcohol enforcement funds to which the city is entitled will be turned over to the county and deducted from the contract. Staff noted that the crry can get into significant increased costs as population increases. They advised following the cunent general plan, avoid changes to higher density residential areas, and maintain the plans for future commercial increase, so that the city can afford law enforcement costs. Too fast growth is where other cities have had problems. Also business license fees have not been raised in over 10 years, so the city is subsidizing law enforcement provided to businesses. Staff is currently working with Zions Bank to create and update the business license fee analysis, so costs can be recovered by the crry. The recent very successful July 4th Freedom Celebration was discussed. City Administrator Bill Morris said the only problem he has heard about is that the park sprinklers turned on during the breakfast at the Marriott Park. Councilman Rob Smout said he ran out of tables and suggested that the city buy tables for the park. Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen said he may be able to obtain affordable tables for the park, and was asked by the Mayor to purchase them for the city if available. Council and staff were thanked by the Mayor for all their work on the event. Mayor also thanked the council for their support and attending the WACOG activity. A continuing problem exists between the Miller Kennels and neighboring residents. Mr. Morris has met with some residents regarding the barking dogs. He feels that they were taking out their anger on him and the council. If the council gives him approval to do so, he will set up a mediation, but felt that it may not be of help if the residents are too upset to seek resolution. Several residents in attendance, Margie Long, Marion Long, Mike Scholsser and Zane Kofoed, spoke on the barking problems, and felt that the city could intervene and help. Staff advised that animal control should be involved; also each resident can seek civil court remedies. President Dennis Illum thought that the city could offer mediation between the two sides. Staff will contact Mr. Miller seeking to do this. On the good new side, the August 2012 issue of The Pioneer Post told us that a Weber County R. A.M.P. grant was received to extend the river trail system from West Haven on 1-15 to 1900 West in Marriott-Slaterville. In conjunction with West Haven City, two bridges have been installed, one on 17th Street and the other at 1-15. The asphalt trail will be finished this summer. Trail enthusiasts from all over the county have thanked our community for its dedication to trails and improvement of the river corridor. In Weber County, waterways and storm drains flow directly to focal streams and rivers with no treatment, and most of these flow through our city. Storm water pollution is a serious problem. Some of the most 144 |
