I believe that there are more ways to connect with the community than the 20 people who can go to the meetings. I want all residents of South Weber to feel involved and know what is going on in the city. I want to increase communication, transparency and understanding between officials and residents. I believe I can do better at getting information to the residents, as I have in this blog. I am an official registered candidate, a vote for me will count! #swmorethan20
•Covid Report: South Weber has a total of 35 cases, with one active case – we remain the lowest number in the county. The hospital capacity is down to 46%, transmission rate is .78, Davis County is .77. There appears to be a stabilizing trend right now. Davis County is monitoring the sewer system to track cases.
•The city introduced to new Public Works employees, Jacob Anderson and Jared Clark.
•The city also honored the Country Fair Days committee Holly Williams, Tani Lynch and Victoria Christensen and commended them on an amazing job well done for Country Fair Days!
•Harvest Park Phase 3 final approval: The council had some questions regarding the water table and basement and a land drain. While it was stated in the planning commission meeting that there will not be a land drain place in now, but will be later if needed, it was determined that was false and phase 3 does have a land drain included. There was a lengthy discussion on the dog park. The council expressed frustrations that the dog park is not yet finished and it has been a year later. After some discussion, it was decided the development agreement will be amended to show the dog park, including the fencing, the path, sod and sprinkling system will be completed by November 1st. This passed unanamiously.
•The budget needed to be amended for a few items, one of which was $50,000 from CARES act to put in touchless features in all city owned buildings and parks. This also passed unanimously.
Reports:
•Mayor Jo reported that they had their final meeting with Horrock’s for their feasibility study. The city paid $3,500 for this study to take place while Wasatch Front paid the remaining $46,500. This study included a recommended alignment, 2 trailheads at each end and parking lots. This is for the trail head that will be extending east from the Cottonwood Drive trailhead, following the river to Highway 89.
•Councilmember Winsor asked about when the new upgrades for the city’s online streaming will be ready. All parts have been ordered and most of them are have arrived. As soon as everything is available installation will be started.
•Councilmember Alberts asked about Fiber options and if any further discussion has taken place since the Town Hall Meeting back in July. It was reported that the utlitities committee had spoken with Utopia regarding pricing. It was also mentioned that during last week’s legisislation, $25 million was set aside for cities in central and northern Utah to use for high speed internet ability. Staff will look into it and see if it is something we can utilize.
•Councilmember Petty announced that the Youth City Council application is now online. We are very excited to get started on this an encourage any youth 14 or older to apply!
•Councilman Halverson announced that plans for the waterline for Cottonwood drive will be finished by the end of year and the East Bench Job Corp project is underway. The city will be looking into maintaining the streetlights from Rocky Mountain power until we are able to purchase our own.
•Councilman Winsor announced the Code Committee met and reviewed chapter 2 of title 10 and will be amending the roles and responsibilities of all those who work within land use.
•Staff announced we should be receiving our second allotement of the CARES act fund next week, $250,000. The rec center will be offering pickleball clinics soon to any youth interested.
