Smith Family Park is in the process of getting 20 exercise stations for just a bit over $10,000. There is so much to do at the Smith Family Park for everyone, stop by and have some fun.
Farr West City is Hiring! Farr West City is looking for a new Senior Director!
We have a few new Businesses applying for permits.
Bingham Marriage & Family Counseling – Approved
Addison Jayne – Approved
Old Dominion Freight Line
Farr North Salon -
Ardent Pros LLC
Mick Holmes wants to move SWAT recreation soccer from Farr West Park to Mountain View Park. Mick stated there is more parking available and it will be on a trial basis to see if the fields to better accommodate their needs
Report from Council on Assignments (from the city minutes)
Boyd reported there are 2 confirmed tests of West Nile Virus in traps on 4000 north.
Tom Burkland reported the Sewer District has put together a few different options for the Farr West trunk line upgrade. He stated they will have a presentation regarding a parallel line for Plain City. Mayor Dickemore asked about them digging up 2700 West. Tom stated that is one of the options that have been discussed. The other option would be out on 3300 West. Tom reported on the joint work session with Pleasant View. Tom also asked what is being done to fix the broken guard rail. There was a discussion on the broken guard rail and options of how to get it fixed. Tom also commented it is beneficial to have the maps of the city hung around the city office building. Tom reported on the status of the executive director for the storm drain coalition and stated they are still working on figuring the cost for that. Tom reported on new storm sewer construction on Harrisville Road between John Stewart and Lyle Dabb’s properties. He stated this in currently being engineered and will require 2 cuts across Harrisville Rd. Tom stated the City still has a significant amount of storm sewer impact funds that could be used on this project. Tom reported on Form Based Code and stated he has spoken with Bill Cobabe from Pleasant View and they will be having an executive working group that consists of two members of each City Council and Planning Commission.
Mayor Dickemore reported the Weber-Morgan Health Department board was reorganized. Mayor Dickemore stated Farr West City was represented very well at the Weber County Fair and the community booth won second place. Mayor Dickemore reported on the WACOG meeting. He also reported a meeting with SWAT soccer will be held concerning renting the fields. The mayor also reported on the Bona Vista meeting. Mayor Dickemore stated pickleball courts will be constructed shortly and they will be paid for. He stated he is working with the Junior Jazz program. Mayor Dickemore reported that flag footballs starts on the 27th and the Rec. Center is now conducting sign-ups for girls’ basketball. Mayor Dickemore stated the senior dinner was held August 22nd and the Council will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs.
Ken Phippen reported on the council chamber upgrade.
David Jay reported he will be working with the Planning Commission on the General Plan. David also reported on weed complaints.
Matt Gwynn reported on the Weber Fire District meeting. Matt also reported on the Fishing Club; he is looking for five volunteers and hoping for 25 participants. Matt also asked that work for a formal RFP for a generator begin.
