Government action
Syracuse
In its Aug. 9 meeting, the City Council:
- Accepted the creation of a new city park and clock tower as the legacy projects for the city's centennial celebration. They would be built next to the new City Hall. The city's centennial is Dec. 6, 1995, with a yearlong celebration set to begin this December.
- Held a public hearing and approved a new certified tax rate. The rate doesn't represent an intended tax increase on the city's part, but because of a change in the state's tax valuation, it means a $75,000 homeowner will pay an extra $1.25 a year.
- Approved the budget for the 1994-95 fiscal year.
- Held a public hearing on various proposed zoning ordinance changes. A decision was postponed until the Aug. 23 meeting.
- Discussed a land drain issue with local irrigation companies who don't want the drain from Canterberry Crossing subdivision to dump into their drainage ditches.
- Appointed Bryon Hellewell as a new member of the board of adjustments. He replaces Ron Holt, who stepped down after 20 years on the commission.
- Approved a temporary exhibit in the new City Hall for the local chapter of the Daughters of the Pioneers until a new city museum is built.
- Approved Three Oaks subdivision, three lots, on Bluff Road, south of 1700 South.
Clinton
In its Aug. 9 meeting, the City Council:
- Discussed the reduction in school busing issue and possible safety hazards in the city. Agreed to appoint a special committee to examine what can be done to increase safety for children who will now have to walk to school along some busy streets. The city cannot afford to install new sidewalks in the near future.
- Approved a declaration supporting the Syracuse City site for a new community college in Davis County.
Clearfield
In its Aug. 9 meeting, the City Council:
- Met as the city redevelopment agency and approved six resolutions finalizing the city's plan for the 100-acre, 700 S. Main Street redevelopment area.
- Approved the preliminary, 1994-95 budget for the redevelopment agency. Set a public hearing for Aug. 23 to approve the final budget plan.
- Held a public hearing on a new certified tax rate. The new rate will not result in a tax increase but will allow the city to keep the increased revenues from new growth.
- Approved the vacating of 300 East from Center Street to 50 South. Adjacent property owners favor the plan and will still allow Wasatch Elementary School employees to park along the street.
- Held a public hearing on a plan to rezone 15 acres west of Tom's Thriftway from commercial to residential to allow for a 10-building, 216 unit apartment complex. Opposition was expressed by some residents and the developer agreed to table his plan until a more detailed study of a wetlands area on the property can be conducted. A council decision was postponed.
- Approved a resolution authorizing the honorary name of 200 East from 1700 to 1900 South as 200 East/Lakeview Heights.
- Voted to increase monthly garbage fees by 48 cents a month, from $15.42 to $15.90, to pay for the spring and fall city cleanups. The increase is needed because the burn plant has increased it tipping fee.
Davis Energy Recovery District
In its Aug. 10 meeting, the District Board:
- Learned the development of the new cell at the northeast Layton landfill will likely stay within its $500,000 budget.
- Learned there are nine different prospective sites for a new district landfill in Box Elder County. There are 93 landfills in Utah, but because of new federal regulations, that figure is expected to drop to 36 within 18 months. The district is planning ahead to secure a new landfill for the future.
- Reported BFI and Weber County have been negotiating with the district for their solid waste disposal. The district has extra capacity at the landfill/burn plant and wants to maximize its revenues in coming years with garbage from outside the district. All bids on such contracts are due by Aug. 15.
- Learned the district had about $1.3 million in extra revenue for 1993-94. Although this will not lower current tipping fees, it will stabilize rates in the future.
West Point
In its Aug. 9 meeting, the City Council:
- Set a public hearing for Sept. 13, 6 p.m. at West Point Elementary School on consider a six-lot subdivision at 700 S. 4500 West
- Set a public hearing for Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. at West Point Elementary School on a request by Duane Patterson to rezone 17 acres at 550 N. 4000 West from agricultural to residential
- Voted to lower the speed limit on 800 North between 3000 and 3500 West from 40 to 35 mph.
- Extended the moratorium on manufactured homes 30 additional days, until Sept. 10.
- Made no decision on a preferred community college site in Davis County. The council likes the sites in both Layton and Syracuse.