Happy New Year
It seems the older I get the faster time passes. I hear that a lot from others so there must be something to it although, scientifically, it doesn’t pan out. I wish you all a Happy New Year and much prosperity and happiness for 2012.
2011 was a good year for the city. Let me recap some events and happenings of the year.
-maintained our status of no city property tax
-stayed out of debt
-widened 3500 West from boundary to boundary
-resurfaced a portion of 3300 South
-resurfaced a portion of 3600 South
-widened 2550 South as it meets 1900 West
-resurfaced part of 5100 West
-served about 1000 citizens a very nice prime rib dinner for free in celebration of our 20th birthday as a city
-had another outstanding West Haven days with rodeo, fireworks, and other activities
-had another Holiday lightning event with music, special visitor, and refreshments
-had an election of 3 city council positions without bitterness (as far as I know)
-ended the year with a comfortable reserve
-purchased 10 acres for a city cemetery and began improvements
-dealt with flooding and minimized damage thanks to several heaven-sent businesses
-awarded RAMP funds of $450,000 for extension of our trail system
-awarded another national grant of $75,000 for more trail improvements
-awarded $10 million from the county ¼ sales tax program for improvements on 4000 South based on obtaining more funding from the state
-awarded nearly $4 million from yet another group for more funding of the same 4000 South project
-qualified and trained others to help with emergency preparedness in the city
West Haven City Cemetery Announcement
The City Council has approved the pre-sale of cemetery lots to be held this month and in accordance with guidelines as outlined elsewhere in this newsletter. This will provide city residents and property owners an opportunity for a discount and early selection of sites. It affords the city use of funds to complete improvements quicker thus making the cemetery available to serve the community and provide citizens with a service never before available within our boundaries.
Have a great month and year!
Mayor Melaney
