appropriate trees, shrubs, and other vegetation, proposed facilities and their locations with applicable drawings, and estimated costs. The Parks and Recreation Committee's design for the park on 17th Street will be formatted in a professional plan which will take some additional time. Bill Morris has indicated it will be a park plan, which will be brought before the council for discussion and advice. An excellent and attractive brochure on trees in the community was published by the City through a matched grant from the Utah Forestry Council. It features community forestry highlights along with a list and description of trees suitable for planting in our area. It also gives the proper methods for tree planting and care. Lynette Deru, Regina Smout, Bill Morris and Randy Phipps worked diligently to research and prepare the brochure. A copy was delivered to residents with the Pioneer Post for March. City officials encourage residents to plant more trees of good varieties for our location to increase the beauty of our city. In a beautification effort, trash bags were made available at the city office for residents to use in removing trash and debris along community roadways and front yards. As they were filled by residents the City had the bags picked up. Continuing the practice of honoring volunteers, Mayor Butler selected Gerald Bischoff to receive the January 2002 Volunteer of the Month Service Award for his service on the Planning Commission, including being the Chairman. His term ended in January. Scott Van Leeuwen received the March 2002 Award in honor of numerous volunteer hours given in behalf of the community, and in recognition for his service on the Planning Commission. Carolyn Deru was the April recipient of the award. Appreciation was given for her service on the Planning Commission for the past several years and as Chair of that commission for 2002. At the regular City Council Meeting on May 16, 2002, Carl Parker received that month's Award. He has served on the Planning Commission since its inception. Also, appreciation for his service during the township era of the community was given. Keith W. Slater received the June Award for his outstanding service to the community as a member of the Planning Commission. The July award went to Pam P. Slater for chairing the July 4th celebration. Jim Ito received the August award for his community functions service. Lynette Deru was honored with the award in October for the outstanding service rendered as chair of the Park Committee. The award was not given in September, November and December. In January, residents were urged to take advantage of the Big Fix Program, whereby discounts were offered at various clinic sights for pets to be neutered or spayed. This program is designed to help eliminate the problem of homeless and "dumped" pets. Unloading unwanted pets in rural areas has been a continuing dilemma for residents throughout the years. Several new businesses have begun in the community during the past year, including Little K, Inc., a construction business. In February, Hogi Yogi at the 12th Street Texaco was opened. A brisk increase in home business was indicated as licenses were issued for several such businesses. They include Toys and Treasures, James Gifts, Currie's Residential Cleaning and Refurbish, The Beehive Weaver, and Advanced Service Solutions. Backyard Dutch Oven, a business involving cookbooks and conducted mainly over the internet, run by Bill Levere, and Safe Mover, which sells and installs gun safes, also had licenses for home businesses issued. Bad Kat Landscapes and Yoga Jo's Inc. were licensed in July. A license for Blue, a restaurant located in the Cape Construction development, was issued in November. We welcome all of these businesses to Marriott-Slaterville City and wish them success. Unwanted notoriety came to Marriott-Slaterville City early Sunday morning on March 16, 2002. A Weber County deputy sheriff patrolling 1700 South in our City found an organized cock fighting ring in a warehouse across from the City's new Park. A fight was in progress and many people fled the scene when the deputy arrived. Four suspects were apprehended with the assistance of back-up units. The Sheriff's office informed the City that "dozens of rooster carcasses littered the interior of the warehouse." Over 60 live birds were confiscated from the area and taken to the Weber County Animal Shelter. Later, after consultation with several veterinarians and animal organizations, the live birds were euthanized. Evidence indicated that the roosters were shipped into the state for fighting purposes. A welding shop is registered on the City's business license records as occupying the warehouse. The site is owned by KBC Leasing who advised investigators they had no knowledge of any cock fighting activities. After investigation, appropriate criminal charges were filed. 7