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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume III, Issue I Page 21 November 1, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-1 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NOTICE OF PENDING IMPACT FEES FOR FIRE STATIONS AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF WEBER FIRE DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Utah State Legislature previously adopted the Utah Impact Fees Act which authorizes the imposition of impact fees in compliance with the requirements of the Act and, WHEREAS, Weber County Fire Protection Service Area #4, A.K.A., Weber Fire District is currently in the process of studying impact fees for fire stations and physical facilities and preparing and approving an analysis for impact fees in compliance with the Utah Impact Fees Act, said impact fees to be adopted by a subsequent resolution; and, WHEREAS, such proposed impact fees are currently pending and under consideration by the Weber Fire District’s Board of Trustees, which has determined that all future applications for development approval in the unincorporated areas of Weber County, Fart West City, West Haven City, MarriottSlaterville City, Hooper City, and thc Town of Huntsville. Should be subject to the terms of such subsequent resolution of impact fees for the fire stations mid physical facilities of Weber Fire District; and NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of Weber Fire District, Weber County, Utah, as follows: SECTION I: The Weber Fire District Notice of Pending Impact Fees Resolution, which is attached hereto and incorporated hereto by this reference, is hereby approved and adopted. SECTION II: In the opinion of the Board of Trustees of Weber Fire District, Weber County, Utah, it is necessary for the preservation of the general health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of Weber Fire District that this Resolution take effect immediately upon its passage, and this Resolution shall therefore take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED and adopted by the Board of Trustees of Weber Fire District, Weber County, Utah, this 12th day of September, 2000. Weber Fire District Dennis Montgomery, Vice Chairman Board of Trustees ATTEST: HB320 cont. from page 19 their advocate. The Committee would be subject to greater political influence in the future. Language in the draft legislation would install a member of the Legislature on the Committee and would specifically permit the Governor to fire the administrative secretary for any reason without the consent of the Committee. We are greatly concerned that adequate consumer representation be maintained in the regulatory process. This legislation is not a solution to a problem, it is a problem itself. The legislators are unwilling to accept the appropriate solution, and that is to simply REPEAL H.B. 320. Note: For more information visit the Utah Legislative Watch web site at http://www.Utah-Legislative-Watch.org Voting records on HB320 for every legislator in the last session are also listed on the web site. The Utah Legislative Watch web site asks voters to call the Governor’s office at 801-538-1000 and tell him you support repeal of H.B. 320 in a special session of the legislature. WEBER FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE OF PENDING IMPACT FEES RESOLUTION Date September 12, 2000 Notice is hereby given by Weber County Fire Protection Service Area #4, A.K.A., Weber Fire District, Weber County, Utah, that a proposed resolution is currently pending and under consideration by the Board of Trustees that would adopt impact fees for fire stations and physical facilities. All future applications for development approval within the boundaries of the Weber Fire District will be subject to the terms of such resolution. The pending resolution thus applies to all unincorporated areas of Weber County, Farr West City, West Haven City, Marriott-Slaterville City, Hooper City (in the process of incorporation), and the Town of Huntsville. All applicants for development approval are hereby notified that the acceptance for filing, processing, or approval of any applications for development approval that create additional demand and need for public facilities will not create any vested rights, equitable issues, or legal claims against the Weber Fire District. Letters to the Editor - cont. from page 3 Plaintiff in Land Sale Case Responds to Accusations - cont. and Bishoff, who did not have anything to do with the sale, attended one meeting with us in an attempt to negotiate an agreement. However, a possible compromise was not reached because Commissioner Glen Burton would not even come to the meeting. This forced us to pursue a court hearing. Thanks goes to the many private citizens who donated their funds to right this wrong committed by elected officials. Siegel and Balek, your accusations against us are very wrong. Did you know Glen Burton and his fellow Commissioners offered Earl Holding 1,000 acres in North Fork Park for only $200 per acre? Holding declined; then later offered $800 per acre, four times as much, crediting the public outrage over Rulon Jones’ deal as his reason for raising the value. This land fight is to protect the rights of every citizen, including those who criticize. We all need to protect our freedoms or our rights to protest will slip away. We are protesting a decision that took away your right to enjoy hiking, riding, camping and, yes, hunting in one of Utah’s most beautiful mountain settings. A victory will also ensure that public officials remain accountable to the public. Kent D. Fuller Eden Real Problems with the Current County Government The questionable sale of public property in Ogden Valley appears to be one of the big issues in the county commission race. An article published in the Standard-Examiner on October 19th quoted Weber County Attorney Dave Wilson as saying, “But we felt either way the court went on the decision, it shouldn’t be used to aid an election. It would be exploiting the judiciary for political issues, and voters would respond with emotional reactions to the court’s decision.” It sounds like Mr. Wilson doesn’t want us emotional voters to know the facts until after the election. After having read the depositions of the County officials, I can understand why they want to put off the hearing. Also, it appears there is some controversy over the picture used in Robert Fuller’s campaign pamphlet. Frankly, I don’t care what the property looks like. It’s just common sense that the county is not representing the people when they sell a large parcel of public property without public hearings and without getting multiple bids. In a recent letter to the editor, someone complained that Robert Fuller did not point out any real problems with the current county government. Well, I think the rezoning of residential to commercial property contrary to the policies adopted in the Ogden Valley master plan could be considered a “real” problem. Here is a quote from the minutes of the public hearing on March 8th: Ms. Fullingim, who owns a research company, indicated having conducted a random phone survey in the Valley over the last couple of nights of about 300 families and that 282 had been against it [the rezone]. Commissioner Burton said that he had received calls which indicated that the survey might have been biased. The county commissioners disregarded the information, and all the other residents that packed the commission chambers that night when they approved the rezoning at a later meeting. So now it’s election time, and time to express your opinion in a way that cannot be simply ignored. Let’s send a message to the other two commissioners! Sam Bellarosa Huntsville |