Marriott-Slatervilie City History July 2017 Marriott-Slatervilie Monthly History July 2017 Hot, hot, hot! This summer has been the hottest on record, and this July was the hottest month on record. Last month the City council adopted another balanced budget with no property tax. Our revenues exceed expenditures and the savings are set aside for the future. Staff obtained a $3.7 million grant to upgrade a portion of 1200 W in several years pending additional funding. A grant was also obtained to install new playground equipment at Slaterville Park. The playground should be installed this fall. City Council, Planning Commission and Special District meetings are open to the public. Public Hearings are held on specific issues to allow the public an opportunity to make comment. There are many projects, activities, and developments going on in our community. The local government handles many different issues such as law enforcement, planning, land use, permits, infrastructure, parks, sewer, water, garbage, recycling and events. Even in today's information society, there is still much people don't know about how their local government functions. A reminder to guard your Medicare Card, always review your Medicare Summary Notice and report any issues, including Medicare fraud and medical identity theft by calling (801) 625- 3770. Planning Commission Meeting and City Council Meeting were both cancelled for July. Bits and Pieces Dolores Maw Slater, 82, passed away on July 8, 2017, Elijah Jake Oberg, son of Jakob Don Oberg and Jessica Jenkins Oberg was born on July 1, 2017. Winners in the 4*^*^ of July Parade went to the following: 1^^ Place Mayor's Trophy - Stanger's Fire Truck; 2nd Place - Anderson "Thank you for your service"; Place - Remote ATVs; 4'^ Place - Youth Council. The 2017 Utah State Legislature passed a law prohibiting governments from licensing a business operated "only occasionally" by minors. An example would be children operating a lemonade stand. The law also prohibits cities from charging for home business licenses, unless a business creates an impact the city needs to regulate. An editorial in the Standard Examiner on July 26, 2017 discussed the upcoming Primary election day on Tuesday, August IS'^. Altogether, 103 people filed for municipal office, although five later withdrew. Many candidates advanced straight to the November 7"^ General Election. Among the 15 cities and towns in Weber County there are 13 mayoral elections (including