Roy City Council Invites Your Voice for a Truth-in-Taxation Meeting
On August 20th, Roy City Council will be holding a Truth-in-Taxation meeting. This meeting is open to the public and we welcome all input. If you are not familiar with the term, it simply means a discussion and decision on whether to increase property taxes. Although the amount being considered is a modest increase, it doesn’t take away the fact that if approved it will have an impact on home and business owners. Tax increases of any type are not easy and certainly not welcome but like so many other cities, Roy is experiencing declining sales tax revenues. These revenues are the major sources we use to fund local government. We are doing what we can to cut spending, including in this proposed budget a cut of over $600,000.
The newly reopened Roy Complex showcases community improvements, while the upcoming final Concert in the Park on August 8th offers a chance to celebrate local talent and enjoy entertainment. "
The next two years, however, could be a bumpy ride until the nation’s economy
Our City Council at Work
Here are some of the significant actions taken at the city council regular business meetings held in July.
City Council Meeting Minute approval
Alcoholic beverage license approval for O-Ku Sushi & Ramen Roy LLC, located at 5429 S 1900 W, and 7 Day Stop 1, located at 5190 S 1900 W
May 2024 Financial Statements
Re-appointment of Planning Commissioners; Ryan Cowley and Samantha Bills and the appointment of Jeremy Thompson as a Planning Commissioner.
Ordinance No 24-9; Amendments to Title 10 Zoning Regulations, amending CH 17 – Table of Uses – Table 17-1:
stabilizes, interest rates are reduced, and customer spending returns to normal.
The long-awaited re-opening of the Roy Complex occurred on August 1st. Please consider taking advantage of this service. The improvements that occurred were needed and impressive.
With the advice from our Police Chief, UDOT has made pedestrian crossing improvements to 1900 West just south of 4900 South. These pedestrian beacon signals will help bring driver awareness to people walking in the crosswalk.
The free Concert in the Park events will come to an end on August 8th at the Roy Southwest Library Amphitheater. Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy a wonderful night of local entertainment. Good government requires public engagement. Please be involved!
Mayor Bob Dandoy
Allowed Uses – Residential Zones: Dwelling Unit, Internal-Accessory (I-ADU’s); CH 31 – Definitions: Accessory Parking and consideration of Roy City Code 10-19 et. Seq. Off-Street Parking and Loading
Ordinance No. 24-10; An Ordinance of Roy City Establishing Certain Prohibitions on Political Activity of Employees and Prohibitions of Employment for Elected Officials
BE A PART OF MEETINGS
Roy Municipal Center Building
for complete meeting minutes and discussion, please visit royutah.org or watch it on youtube.com/@RoyCityCorporation
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City of Roy
ART SHOW CONTEST WINNERS
Best of Show
Xochitti Sustaiti
Arts Council Award
Juleen Wheeler
City Council Award
Josie Spring
Best Use of Theme
Conner Toll
Professional
1st Cheryl Laumer
2nd Ashley Moore
3rd Riley Cornell
Seniors
1st Shannon Creedele
2nd Frank Szynanski
3rd Lamar Taylor
4th Denise Thurston
Amateur
1st Kelly Taylor
2nd Juleen Wheeler
3rd Victoria Crookston
4th Kelzey N. Hankins
Youth
1st Jade Pyper
2nd Lisa Moses
3rd Kenley Orton
4th Elaine Wilson
Juniors
1st Theo Snow
2nd Gwenyth Airhart
3rd Emma Farnsworth
4th Noah Baldwin
Photography Natural
1st Shannon Farnsworth
2nd Nick Okerberg
3rd Caleb Baldwin
4th Luwanna Nielsen
3D
1st Jana Poulson
2nd Charles Richards
3rd Paige Toll
4th Diane Dowdle
Quilts
Machine Stitched
1st Becky Cardwell
2nd Anita Weston
3rd Deanna Child
Handstitched
1st Megan Coleman
Book Marks
1st Gwenyth Airhart
2nd Zaylah Hopkins
3rd Noah Baldwin
4th Madison Barney
Focus on Roy Businesses
Tactically Acquired Thrift at 1915 W. 5200 S., in the strip behind Key Bank, is a new small business in Roy.
This thrift shop has everything from new and lightly used clothing to old antiques and collectibles a little bit of this and a little bit of that: clothes, shoes, home decor, electronics, jewelry, sporting goods, camping gear, knick-knacks, kitchenware, kids' toys, books, you name it! This is one of those rare places where you want to wander through leisurely, looking at each shelf to see what treasures can be found. Prices are very reasonable, and everything in the store is clean and tidy. New inventory arrives often, so visit frequently. The owners plan to offer special sweet deals and unique events in the future. If you like to go to yard sales, add Tactically Acquired Thrift to your list the store is air-conditioned and year-round!
HAPPY SUMMER!
From Roy Water Conservancy District
Here are some reminders to keep your summer safe & your lawns green:
WATER CONSERVATION & RESTRICTIONS
We have the same watering restrictions in place every year as we require all of our customers to practice water conservation. Our Board of Trustees has put the following restrictions in place for ALL customers of Roy Water Conservancy District:
6 There is ABSOLUTELY NO WATERING between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. allowed!!!!!
6 Watering on consecutive days is NOT ALLOWED
6 Watering full cycles multiple times in a given day is NOT ALLOWED
6 Watering for excessive lengths of time is NOT ALLOWED.
6 Failing to repair leaking water lines and sprinkler heads is a VIOLATION.
6 Allowing secondary water to run waste down the gutter is NOT ALLOWED
6 Please MINIMIZE the amount of water spraying streets, sidewalks, or other hard-surface areas instead of landscape.
6 Any other use of secondary water deemed excessive or wasteful is a VIOLATION.
Please report any violations of these restrictions to our office at 801-825-9744. Visit www.roywater.gov for watering guidelines and more information on these restrictions.
SECONDARY WATER METERS
Legislation passed by the Utah State Legislature in 2022 requires secondary water connections in Utah to have a meter by 2030.
Roy Water Conservancy District is in the process of installing secondary water meters throughout the District. Please visit utahwatermetering.com or call/text 801-810-5886 for more information.
CROSS CONNECTIONS
Cross connections occur when someone connects the secondary (irrigation) water line into the culinary (drinking) water lines. Because the pressure in the secondary water system is higher than the pressure in the culinary water system, the secondary water will be forced into the culinary water line if they are cross-connected. If you drink this water, you could become ill or even die. Cross-connections are illegal . If you notice someone who has a cross-connection or you question whether or not your culinary system has been cross-connected with secondary water, please contact Roy City Water Department at 801-774-1090 or Roy Water Conservancy District at 801-825-9744 immediately.
EMERGENCIES
If you have any questions pertaining to the system or notice any water leaks, call the District at 801-825-9744 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 noon Fridays, excluding holidays. If it is an emergency and after business hours, call the Weber Area Dispatch at 801-395-8221, and they will contact the person on an emergency call.
& RECREATION
Flag Football Referees Needed
Season Starts September 3, 2024
Pay Based on Experience
2-3 games a night
Coed Kindergarten 1st – 9th Grade
Girls Basketball Registration
August 1-31
The season starts in October
Kindergarten – 9th grade
Registration: $60
Adult Softball Registration
August 1-31 or until full (maximum 10 teams)
Games start in late August
Men’s League (Tues) | Coed League (Thurs)
Doubleheaders | Single Elimination Tournament
Cost: $375 per team
Register at www.royrecreation.com
For Questions, E-mail ebadger royutah.org or call 801-774-1048
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Roy City Information
Code Red Notifications
To be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergencies or critical community alerts, go to Weber County’s CodeRED. Examples include evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports. Register online at public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/11B885E194B7
Cemetery Maintenance Schedule
All grave decorations, now through October 31st will be removed by city crews every Thursday for mowing and maintenance. If weather prevents mowing on Thursday, maintenance will be performed on the first working day thereafter. Please be sure to remove decorations by Wednesday evening to avoid having them disposed of. For more information, please call 801-774-1040.
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BY RYAN SPELTS
Sometimes I just love eating a calorie-packed, greasy cheeseburger. Still, picking my favorite is tricky. This taste test is not scientific by any means. We were simply looking for our favorite burger. They were all good, and we intend no harm to any of the places listed. We want each of the local spots to be successful. Our ratings are as follows:
1 Burly Burger $9.49 (Rating 8.5)
This is the overall winner of our test.
2 GriDeli’s $7.69 (Rating 8.4)
A close second place.
3 The Burger Bar $7.75 (Rating 8.2)
Another great burger with a bun that tastes homemade.
4 Bob’s Burger $6.73 (Rating 7.8)
This burger tasted really good as well.
5 Neilson’s Frozen Custard $5.64 (Rating 7.5)
The bun on this burger elevated the score for this one. Ask for light mustard.
6 Warren’s Drive-Thru $6.49 (Rating 7.5)
Watch the video onine to see our taste test in living color? youtu.be/zwpnCMmFNP8
One of the freshest-tasting burgers we ate. The produce was fresh, and the burger was juicy.
7 The Donut Run & The Soda Run $5.45 (Rating 7.2)
The smallest of the burgers we sampled, but the buns were very good, and the price was the second lowest.
8 Andy’s Greek $11.99 (fries included) (Rating 7)
Tasted good and fresh, just not our favorite seasoning, or the lack thereof, needed more flavor.
9 Kirt’s Drive-In $7.49 (Rating 7)
The produce was really fresh and delicious but the burger patty could use some seasoning in my opinion.
10 Jim’s Burgers $5.49 (Rating 7)
Interestingly, the burger tasted less like a typical burger and a lot like Greek food.
That concludes our best burger search for Weber County quick-serve restaurants. We would love to hear what you think or what your favorite burger is. We love helping local small businesses and hope you will support them too. I find sometimes it takes a little more patience, but worth it to help someone succeed.
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