South Weber

SOUTH WEBER -- During the March 27 South Weber Council meeting, a resolution was passed to allow up to 25 hens to be penned on one-half acre of property in a moderate residential area. However, roosters would only be permitted in agricultural areas.

Resident Sam Stokes voiced his opinion and said owning chickens has many benefits such as being a good food source, a good pet, and a good fertilizer. He said chickens created fewer problems than many dogs. Also, he suggested that allowing chickens was a step in the right direction for self-reliance, especially in times of economic uncertainty.

Resident Lynn Thomas said her research of keeping hens indicates that chickens draw rodents, resulting in diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

A summary of agendas of public meetings to be held Tuesday, March 20

SOUTH WEBER — The South Weber Citizen Corps Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the fire station.

The purpose of the council meeting is to prepare for emergency situations that may arise in the city.

Council representatives include people from the community, including from Job Corps, the elementary school, the fire station, churches and the city council.

Call the city offices at 801-479-3177 for more information.

The fire station is at 7355 S. 1375 East.

On Jan. 24, Council members David Thomas, Sarah Lusk, and Randy Hilton approved a new pavilion design at the Canyon Meadows Park located at

475 E. 6650 South.

The council voted to have a detached building with vertical siding in an earth tone shade.

The exact location of the pavilion at the ball park will be determined at a later date.

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Division of Water Resources has identified four water providers as noncompliant with the Water Conservation Plan Act, among them being South Weber City Water System.

Tim Rees, a CPA who recently performed an audit of the city, met with the budget committee and to review details of its budget. Rees reported the city to be clean, that no difficulties were found.

The sales tax and franchise tax were up while the property tax was down because they were having a hard time collecting. Yet, there was “nothing that concerns” the CPA. Mayor Jeff Monroe said, “hats off to the staff” for their diligent work.

SOUTH WEBER -- The city is hosting a new Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Saturday during the summer and early fall at Canyon Meadows Park, 475 E. Peterson Parkway.