Marriott-Slaterville History August 2009 The ability of a property owner to use his property as desired versus the general plan formulated for the betterment of the community was discussed. Councilman Scott VanLeeuwen feels that a manufacturing business should not be allowed next to a residential area. Both Mr. Ty Martinez and Mr. Joe Taylor support changing the general plan to allow manufacturing on property each owns on 1200 West. Staff noted that these property owners purchased the property knowing, or should have known, that it was not planned for manufacturing. The owners agreed they took the risk and did not exert due diligence. Mr. Slater encouraged property owners to meet with the staff on allowed uses relating to their property. After thorough discussion, the City Council's consensus was not to pursue amending the general plan. The 400 North Reconstruction was discussed at the council meeting. Mr. Morris said that CRS has been selected as the Construction Engineer for the project. A construction committee comprised of the Construction Engineer and one member from each branch of city government is needed. He recommended President Ilium be appointed as the representative from the City Council, and the council voted unanimously for his appointment. The city has received a letter from Business Depot Ogden stating that Ogden is not able to support a roundabout at the intersection of 400 North and 1200 West. The council discussed and unanimously approved Resolution 2009-I which acknowledges the mayor's authority to enter in personnel contracts for employees. Construction continues at the sewer plant on Pioneer Road and with Rocky Mountain Power near 3000 West. Mayor Keith Butler is allowing a contentious pour at the sewer plant at night to finish the project. Pioneer Road and 2800 West will be paved by September 15, 2009. A sidewalk is being installed on the east side of 1600 West from 400 North to the Pioneer Elementary School. UDOT's work on 12th Street is scheduled to be completed by October, but may be delayed. The summer chip seal work in the community is complete, but striping may be delayed until next year in some places due to ongoing construction. The major project on 400 North may commence in October, so orange cones will be around for some time to come. Councilman Kim Slater commended Mr. Morris for his work, and feels that he is a great asset to this community. No Planning Commission Meeting was held in August. The city is having a scrap metal clean-up drive, with a dumpster placed in the rear parking lot of the city for junk metal of all kinds. No other junk will be accepted. If a junk car is available, Bill Morris at the City Office should be contacted. A clear title for the car is necessary. The Standard Examinerfeatured a Marriott-Slaterville story on August 22, 2009, concerning a dispute between neighbors Roger Miller and Marion Long, who both live on Pioneer Road. Mr. Long filed a formal complaint with the city about barking dogs in Mr. Miller's dog kennels, then Mr. Miller filed a complaint against Mr. Long for having too many cars and junk in his yard. Then Mr. Long filed a complaint about Mr. Miller's 15 geese that roam the neighborhood. The city decided the geese must go. The issue about the dogs has not been resolved. City Administrator Bill Morris said most of such issues occur when people from a more urban area move to the country. "You've got a farmer who has been there for years, and people come in from the city and they want manicured lawns." Of interest to the city was the sexual harassment suit to be filed by the clerk of the Weber County Justice Court against Judge Craig Storey. This is the court where our city cases are heard. 161