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Ogden firm awarded bid

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 12:10pm

SYRACUSE -- An Ogden company has been awarded the bid to complete reconstruction of 2400 West from 2700 South to 2877 South for $218,004.

In a special meeting, council members voted unanimously to award the project bid to Staker Parson Companies of Ogden to reconstruct 2700 South and also to install new asphalt on 2700 South from 2750 West to 3000 West.

Construction is expected to begin as soon as contract documents are in place.

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Syracuse names new development director

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 12:08pm

SYRACUSE -- Sherrie Christensen has been appointed as the city’s newest community and economic development director.

The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Christensen to the position, replacing Michael Eggett who resigned to take a new job with Riverdale.

Christensen takes the position after working for the city for only nine months. However, she worked as planning and development services director for Morgan County for four years.

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Syracuse reaffirms gun rights

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 11:10pm

SYRACUSE — The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution got a shot in the arm Tuesday when the Syracuse City Council adopted a resolution reaffirming its support of it.

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Allegations filed with Davis attorney against Syracuse mayor, others

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 6:48am

SYRACUSE — Allegations of “inappropriate” conduct, some “criminal in nature,” against Syracuse city officials, and counter allegations made against some making those claims, has prompted an investigation by the Davis County Attorney’s Office.

Those named in the allegations, which a group of residents shared with the county attorney’s office, are Syracuse Mayor Jamie Nagle, City Manager Robert Rice, City Attorney Will Carlson and City Recorder Cassie Brown.

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Syracuse agrees to replace old radio units

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 12:24am

SYRACUSE — During a recent emergency, a local police officer received instructions on his radio to switch to a new frequency to keep in contact with county officials.

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Syracuse mayor, council spar over appointees

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 15, 2013 - 12:46am

SYRACUSE — No appointment is a given in this community.

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Infrastructure project awarded

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 15, 2013 - 1:40am

SYRACUSE -- An Ogden company has been awarded a bid to undertake one of the city’s largest infrastructure projects for approximately $2.7 million.

In action taken recently, the city council formally awarded the bid for road improvement and other infrastructure improvements at 2500 West and 700 South to Advanced Paving and Construction. Advanced was one of 10 bidders for the work, according to Robert Whitely, public works director.

Work should be completed in the area by August, Whitely said.

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Syracuse approves land rezone

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 12:02pm

SYRACUSE -- City officials have approved a request from Ovation Homes to rezone 16 acres of property at approximately 3000 South and 2000 West from A-1 agriculture to R-1 residential.

The rezone is in conformance with the city’s general plan and was approved at a recent meeting by a unanimous vote of the city council. It was also approved unanimously earlier by the city’s planning commission.

The property is located directly south of the existing phases of Trailside Park Subdivision. The developer intends to develop the property as future phases of the subdivision, with inclusion to the Trailside Park Home Owners Association, according to Michael Eggett, director of community and economic development.

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Syracuse considers raising fee for baby burials

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 12:55am

SYRACUSE — City officials are considering a move to raise fees for a child burial to the same level as interment costs for adults.

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Syracuse ready to OK new police chief

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 12:38am

SYRACUSE — This community should have a new police chief by Tuesday evening.

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Pretrial continued again for former Syracuse councilman

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 29, 2012 - 10:37pm

FARMINGTON — For the third time, a pretrial conference for a former Syracuse city councilman charged with using his position to secure privileges has been continued.

Former City Councilman David Matthew Kimmel, 35, charged with a class A misdemeanor, had a hearing set for Monday in 2nd District Court.

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Syracuse limits fire chief's power to impose fireworks ban

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, October 12, 2012 - 7:20pm

SYRACUSE — The fire chief in this community will have limited powers to impose a ban on fireworks.

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Syracuse updates rules about water shares

Staff and correspondents Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 2:10pm

SYRACUSE -- City leaders have updated rules related to developers and water shares.

In action taken recently, the city council voted unanimously to amend provisions of Title Eight, relating to required water shares as part of a subdivision project.

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Syracuse considers merit pay for city workers

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 9:35pm

SYRACUSE — Faced with the reality of the lowest wage scale among departments in Davis County, Police Chief Brian Wallace is having troubling holding on to his work force.

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Political divide continues to hamper progress on Syracuse City Council

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 9:41am

To listen to the audio recording of the Syracuse City Council meeting go to: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/24713501 or http://www.syracuseut.com/

SYRACUSE — The political divide between Mayor Jamie Nagle and some members of the city council, exposed by ongoing discussions about a potential development near Syracuse High School, has reached the point that even a simple gesture like an opening prayer has become a point of division.

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