MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY HISTORY SEPTEMBER 2002 The quarterly Pioneer Post presented the Weber-Morgan Health Department 2001 Annual Report, which dealt with factors that influence health in our area. The percentage of citizens participating in activities to improve health are somewhat disconcerting-for example, only 28.6% maintain ideal body weight. What can we foresee in the future~a lot of obese individuals with diseases that cost us all in finances, worry, poor health, and early death? The EPA issued an unfunded mandate to local governments requiring local governments in the United States to develop storm water regulations, provide the funding for it, and apply for an EPA storm water permit by December 8, 2002. Our city, as well as all cities and unincorporated county areas along the Wasatch Front must comply with this mandate. The purpose is to control runoff into streams which may pollute those waters with heavy loads of pollutants, including sediments, oil and grease, fertilizers, and bacteria. All cities in the county are co-permitting with Weber County for this EPA mandate, which will reduce the cost. Six control measures are required in the management plan. These are: public education and outreach; public involvement and participation; illicit discharge detection and elimination; construction site runoff control; new development and redevelopment, and pollution prevention and good municipal housekeeping. Marriott-Slaterville must comply with this unfunded mandate, which means that like other entities in Weber County, an EPA Storm Water Utility Fee will be imposed and appear on monthly water billing statements. Our leaders are frustrated by such mandates, but must comply. It is anticipated that the fees could range from $3.00 to $9.00 per month per residential unit. A pamphlet, Water-wise Questions for Weber County Residents, was delivered with the Quarterly Pioneer Post. Although some of the roads in the City were striped by Weber County in April, the paint did not hold up. The City has had them repainted, delineating traffic and turning lanes, with the project finished in September. Another road project was completed on 2550 North when a culvert was replaced and the road bed filled in where it had been sloughing off. Marriott Construction has cleaned off the debris left on 2800 West when a ditch had been cleaned by that company. Roads in the area, as well as residents, suffered from the increased traffic experienced while I-15 was under construction. Close surveillance for violations by the Sheriff's office is appreciated. A new fire hydrant has been installed on 2800 West, improving fire protection in that area. Mayor Butler has found two companies that can bore under the road for sewer connections, costing less than cutting and repairing the road. Ren Meyerhoffer was appointed to the Board of Adjustment by Mayor Butler, and the appointment was approved by the City Council on September 19, 2002. Sheriff Brad Slater met with the City Council on September 19, 2002, and explained the interlocal agreement between Weber County and the city. The city's cost covers a full time Community Resource Officer as well as 24 hour police protection through pooling with neighboring cities for back up calls. Costs for insurance and workman compensation may increase for the coming year. The interlocal agreement, for a four year period was approved by the Council. The interlocal agreement with Weber County for road maintenance covering a three year period was approved by the City Council at the September meeting. The county will maintain city roads as requested by the city. The agreement also covers snow plowing and emergency repair such as replacing a fallen stop sign. 86