MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1570 West 400 North

Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

Council Members Present:

Dennis Illum, President

Brad Slater, Vice-president

Dee Christoffersen

Will Holley	Council Present Electronically:

Excused:

Will Holley	Mayor and Staff:

Mayor Les Syme

Bill Morris, Trent Meyerhoffer, Doug Larsen, Zack Loveland, Lieutenant Curtis Jeffreys
Visitors: Bill Vaughn, Parker U., Kirt Linford, John Newhall, Cameron Scott, Alan Bass, Dave Laloli.

1.	Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance.

President Illum called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2.	Discussion/action on minutes.

Motion by Rob Smout to approve the minutes. Second by Vice President Brad Slater. All voted in favor, none apposed.

Mayor Syme explained some new traffic control going on 1700 South during construction. He has to leave meeting now to attend reception for Scott VanLeeuwen with the Weber Fire District. Also, the Fire District is considering merging with Roy and Riverdale. Seed and Greet yesterday was well attended and informative. The Mayor left the meeting

3.	Discussion/action on Resolution adopting Interlocal Agreement for Animal Services.

Mr. Morris explained the interlocal agreement for Animal Services. Animal Services has two components, 1) the animal shelter, and 2) the animal control officers. Every five (5) years we get a new agreement from the county. This is the new agreement the county proposes.

Motion to approve Resolution 2026-B by Mr. Christoffersen, seconded by Mr. Holley

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Holley – Aye

Mr. Christoffersen – Aye

Mr. Smout – Aye

Vice-pres. Slater – Aye

Pres. Illum – Aye

Vote passed unanimously.

4.	Discussion/action on Resolution approving an agreement with Smout family relating to irrigation.

Mr. Morris explained how this project will save money on Slaterville Park construction costs because we will not have the expense of piping the ditch that services the Smout's can obtain pressurized irrigation. Mr. Holley asked what the Smout family will get out of this agreement. Mr. Morris explained the benefits of the pressurized secondary water system.

Staff and Council discussion on how the secondary water system works and who can or cannot connect.

Motion to approve Resolution 2026-C by Mr. Christoffersen, seconded by Mr. Holley.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Holley – Aye

Mr. Christoffersen – Aye

Mr. Smout – Aye

Vice-pres. Slater – Aye

Pres. Illum – Aye

Vote passed unanimously.

5.	Discussion/action on Resolution adopting the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program (MWPP) Annual Report.

Trent Meyerhoffer presented the annual report on municipal wastewater.

Motion to approve Resolution 2026-D by Vice President Slater with a correction to update the Mayor's signature block, seconded by Mr. Christoffersen.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Holley – Aye

Mr. Christoffersen – Aye

Mr. Smout – Aye

Vice-pres. Slater – Aye

Pres. Illum – Aye

Vote passed unanimously.

6.	Discussion/action on Ordinance approving Development Agreement and Site Plan at 2700/2800 West 1200 South for Residential Development with David Weekly Homes for 195 Units.

Presented by Mr. Morris. He explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval, with some changes, to the City Council. Mr. Morris reviewed the changes proposed since the last meeting along with those proposed by the Planning Commission.

In response to a resident speaking out Mr. Slater explained that this is not a public hearing, there have been multiple hearings giving residents opportunity to ask questions.

Pres. Illum expressed concern about the project. He also stated that a decision needs to be made, there are some good things about the project such as dedicated open space. He does not like the number of proposed homes.

Vice-Pres. Slater explained that at the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday the Commission and Developers made and effort to come to an agreement and voted unanimously for a positive recommendation.

Mr. Holley explained that he is still getting used to the idea, he asked if these details are set in concrete or if they can be changed later. He is concerned whether the community is ready for the expansion along 12th Street along with this project and the commercial project.

Mr. Christofferson is frustrated by the rental unit provisions. First it was rentals, then it was not, now the agreement talks about rentals again. He feels this is deceptive. Discussion ensued about rentals and about the annexation.

A resident asked why taxpayers don't get a say. President Illum explained that this meets requirements and the owners have property rights.

Vice President Slater stated that though this is controversial and if we want to keep land open and not allow developers then someone needs to buy the development rights. Our country was founded on the importance of private property. He does not believe it is right to deny someone who has done everything correctly.

A motion by Mr. Slater to approved failed for lack of a second. Discussion continued.

Pres. Illum asked Mr. Morris what the legal ramifications are at this point. Mr. Morris and Mr. Christoffersen explained that we are here now because we annexed the property. Mr. Morris explained the probability of being prevented from denying this application by the legal doctrine of estoppel, and there is a likelihood of losing in court proceedings.

Motion to approve Ordinance 2026-05 by Vice President Slater, with the Planning Commission edits as presented, seconded by Pres. Illum.

Role call vote:

Mr. Holley – Nay

Mr. Christoffersen – Nay

Vice-pres. Slater – Aye

Pres. Illum – Aye

Vote failed 2-2.

7.	Discussion/action on Ordinance approving Development Agreement and Concept Plan at 2700/2800 West 1200 South for Commercial Development with multiple parties.

Mr. Morris presented an email received from the developer regarding water fees and collection of such fees. He is not sure how the proposal would work as it has repeatedly been explained to the developer that the city does not bill the area, a feasibility study would need to be done to figure out how billing would be done. Staff recommends tabling this matter to resolve these issues.

Motion to table Ordinance 2026-06 by Mr. Christofferson, seconded by Vice President Slater.

Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Holley – Aye

Mr. Christoffersen – Aye

Mr. Smout – Aye

Vice-pres. Slater – Aye

Pres. Illum – Aye

Vote passed unanimously.

8.	Follow-up discussion on Cemetery.

Mr. Larsen presented information regarding the Health Department, they do not get involved unless a body is exhumed. The City Council was provided a copy of Title 8 from the State Code was presented explaining administration of "Cemeteries" under state law.

Pres. Illum has proposed that the City fund the cemetery using 3% of the Municipal Energy Tax Mr. Larsen reviewed the budget of other local cemeteries such as: Uintah, West Haves, and Plain City. Based upon what the City has collected from the Municipal Energy Tax over the past four (4) month, if that were raised to that to the 6% it would cover the cost of a cemetery. He referred to the data presented in a handout.

Mr. Morris explained that the Cemetery Committee would handle the day-to-day affairs of the cemetery and the City Council would set the budget so a district would not be necessary.

Pres. Illum explained that a budget needs to be created and a fund built prior to creating a physical cemetery. A committee needs to be formed, and a budget incorporated into the new city budget.

Mr. Holley asked why other cities' budgets differ so much. Mr. Larsen explained that it is based on the different way cities or district operate. Some share costs, volunteers, and equipment between the city and district while other do not. Question about location. Mr. Morris stated that the committee will review possible locations.

Mr. Christoffersen asked if the Municipal Energy Tax is part of the general fund. Mr. Morris explained it is part of the General Fund.

9.	Officer reports and legislative oversight.

No reports or oversight this month. Refer to the staff memos on various topics.

10.	Adjourn.

Being no further business the meeting was adjourned.