History of Marriott-Slaterville City Volume XVI January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

The Pioneer Post Volume XVII Issue 1 Marriott-Slaterville City Newsletter January 2015 1570 West 400 North -Phone 801-627-1919- www.inarriott-slaterville.o State of the City by Keith Butler, Mayor 2014 came and went quickly, now we start 2015. Over the past year the City completed a trail head parking area on 1700 South, and the parking area at Marriott Park. Our staff worked hard to obtain the grants and to complete these projects. In 2015 the City still has not imposed a municipal property tax or utility taxes on our residents and businesses. Our audit has been completed and our finances are secure. The City saved a modest surplus which will be placed in reserve for the future. One of the challenges in local government is to manage all the state and federal mandates that are placed upon us. The state has decided to impose stricter administrative requirements and sewer regulations. These mandates are unfunded and often costly to our community. I hope, if you ever have an opportunity to interact with state legislators, that you note that such mandates on local s:ovemmcnt are obstacles that burden communities and increase s or taxes. The new sewer mandate requires the City to repare and implement a Sewer Management Plan. Our staff is drafting this document for the City Council to consider. Another challenge is road construction projects. New safety standards and other requirements have increased construction and maintenance costs while road fund revenue has declined. Our state has around an $1 i billion shortfall for needed road projects. The state should explore new options related to transportation in order to sustain our infrastructure and provide for the future. I am working with staff over the winter to plan 2015 road projects, infrastructure projects, park projects, community events, and many other operations of our local government. I acknowledge our many volunteers, our staff, the Park Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. We all work together for the most efficient and effective local services. 2014 Community Awards Award Recipient Nominated by Good Neighbor Daniel Krum Marilyn Meyerhoffer Good Neighbor lake Moss Marilyn Meyerhoffer Good Neighbor Mike Hunsaker Bodily Family Good Neighbor Dave & Nick Bodily Holley Family History Award Whit & Meg Johnson Bodily Family Youth Award Ryker Simmons Bodily Family Service Award Carol Diekamore Shauna Meyerhoffer Service Award La Rue Diekamore Shauna Meyerhoffer Service Award Pastor Michelle Perry Bodily Family Service Award Bert & Kathie Smith Bodily Family PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 20,2015 - 7:00 P.M. Call to Order/Minutes. 2015 Meeting Schedule. 2015 Chair and Vice-chair. Other business. Adjourn. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015 - 6:30 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. Discussion/action on minutes. 2015 Council President and Vice-President. Review of Business Licenses, if any. Presentation on the Annual Audit Report. Discussion/action on the Annual Audit Report. Discussion/action on Resolution 2015-A renewing the Comcast Franchise Agreement: Kirk Nord. Annexations to Pioneer Special Service District. Annual Training Requirement: Open Meetings and Non-discrimination. 10. Closed executive session. 11. Officer reports and legislative oversight. 12. Adjourn until February 19, 2015. This agenda is tentative. Items can and will change. Missing Dog Our male Yorkie named "Charlie" went missing on December 22 at 2 p.m. at 720 South 2000 West m Marriott-Slaterville. He was wearing a blue collar and tags. If you have any information on our dog please call Jason at 801-791-2341. No January calendar from Weber Nutrition at time of publication. Shauna Meyerhoffer will pass one out at Senior Lunch when it arrives.