8.30.2011
Early Voting
As a reminder, early voting begins today, August 30th to Friday, September 2nd from 7:30 to 11:30 am and from Tuesday, September 6th to Friday the 9th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Early voting takes place at City Hall. This is a great opportunity to show your support by casting an early vote for me.
8.19.2011
Excellent Support
I've gotten a lot of help and a lot of support from a whole bunch of people. I'm very thankful for all of it. A lot of people ask me how they can help. There are quite a few things that can be done to help make this campaign successful. First of all, talk to your friends and neighbors. Let them know that you support me and why. Second, put a sign up. If you don't already have a sign in your yard or you know a great place for one let me know. You've probably seen signs start to pop up. I want to get one in every corner of the City. Finally, make a financial contribution. There are expenses related to running even a city council campaign. If you would like to contribute any amount let me know.
Again, I'm grateful for the advice and support I've received so far. Let's keep things rolling.
Again, I'm grateful for the advice and support I've received so far. Let's keep things rolling.
8.09.2011
Open House for the Foothills Managment Plan
Here's a quick reminder that prior to the Public Hearing on the Foothills Management plan the City is having an Open House to answer any questions. The Open House is from 6:00 to 6:45 pm, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10, 2011. The public hearing will begin at 7:00.
You can find more information at the City Website.
I'll be there to listen and participate, come say hi.
You can find more information at the City Website.
I'll be there to listen and participate, come say hi.
8.07.2011
The Centerville Foothills
The foothills above Centerville are a excellent asset to the City. I believe their condition should not change significantly from their current state. Development of the foothills for residential use or significant recreational use presents far too many questions than potential benefits.
In 2009 the City Council established an oversight steering committee to develop a draft plan for the potential development of the foothills. The proposed plan can be found on the City's website; it includes 12 guiding statements to potential development. The plan evaluates the feasibility of annexation of land into the City, recreational development, or residential development. There are very few areas that are good potential candidates for annexation. The plan does identify some areas for potential residential and/or recreational development. Most of the areas for development are found at the south end of the City on land already owned by Centerville.
Further development of the foothills presents serious concerns about future impacts to any new development, and certainly, existing developed areas. For example, in the 1930's the area now known at the Dikes or ATV Bowl was created for the purpose of capturing spring runoff and allowing it to seep into the sandy soil to fill the natural underground aquifers. However, in time, problems of water coming up into basements and cellars in homes below the dikes were attributed to the changes in water runoff on the mountainside. Any significant development either for recreational or residential use could produce the same changes in natural runoff that could present similar problems. As it is, when the north-eastern side of Island View Drive was developed several springs were uncovered which have presented drainage issues for residents especially during wet years like the one we've been experiencing.
Adequate access to the areas discussed cannot currently be assured without significant road building and excavation. Potential adverse impacts to the existing Weber Basin Aqueduct that runs along the Centerville Foothills as well as the overall cost of such excavation and construction are significant factors.
The City owns the gun range that runs along the Bonneville Shoreline just below the V. There are not very many options for residents to practice safe target shooting nearby. The gun range is situated so that no existing structures are at risk as long as responsible shooting is exercised.
Finally, it is particularly beautiful to look up at the mountains and see, well, mountains. If you look to the south in Bountiful you'll notice a lot of homes and roads cut into the side of the mountain. The potential benefits of a small handful of new homes do not outweigh the drawbacks from what some might call sight pollution.
Let's leave the foothills just they way they are and focus potential development on other, more productive areas in the city such as the west side.
The City is holding a public hearing about the foothills management plan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011at Centerville City Hall. Be sure to show up and voice your opinion to the Planning Commission and City Council. I will be attending if you'd like to discuss this issue with me further.
In 2009 the City Council established an oversight steering committee to develop a draft plan for the potential development of the foothills. The proposed plan can be found on the City's website; it includes 12 guiding statements to potential development. The plan evaluates the feasibility of annexation of land into the City, recreational development, or residential development. There are very few areas that are good potential candidates for annexation. The plan does identify some areas for potential residential and/or recreational development. Most of the areas for development are found at the south end of the City on land already owned by Centerville.
Further development of the foothills presents serious concerns about future impacts to any new development, and certainly, existing developed areas. For example, in the 1930's the area now known at the Dikes or ATV Bowl was created for the purpose of capturing spring runoff and allowing it to seep into the sandy soil to fill the natural underground aquifers. However, in time, problems of water coming up into basements and cellars in homes below the dikes were attributed to the changes in water runoff on the mountainside. Any significant development either for recreational or residential use could produce the same changes in natural runoff that could present similar problems. As it is, when the north-eastern side of Island View Drive was developed several springs were uncovered which have presented drainage issues for residents especially during wet years like the one we've been experiencing.
Adequate access to the areas discussed cannot currently be assured without significant road building and excavation. Potential adverse impacts to the existing Weber Basin Aqueduct that runs along the Centerville Foothills as well as the overall cost of such excavation and construction are significant factors.
The City owns the gun range that runs along the Bonneville Shoreline just below the V. There are not very many options for residents to practice safe target shooting nearby. The gun range is situated so that no existing structures are at risk as long as responsible shooting is exercised.
Finally, it is particularly beautiful to look up at the mountains and see, well, mountains. If you look to the south in Bountiful you'll notice a lot of homes and roads cut into the side of the mountain. The potential benefits of a small handful of new homes do not outweigh the drawbacks from what some might call sight pollution.
Let's leave the foothills just they way they are and focus potential development on other, more productive areas in the city such as the west side.
The City is holding a public hearing about the foothills management plan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011at Centerville City Hall. Be sure to show up and voice your opinion to the Planning Commission and City Council. I will be attending if you'd like to discuss this issue with me further.
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