Homeowners given room to breathe
Miriam Shumway, Universe, Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A resolution to give more time to homeowners with economic hardship was passed by the Provo City Council at a meeting Tuesday. Certain Provo homeowners are under an owner occupant restrictive covenant, agreeing they will stay in the house for 15 years. There are some homeowners who signed under the legal covenant but are experiencing verified economic hardship. The resolution was approved to give flexibility to these homeowners and no legal action will be taken against owners who cannot verify economic hardship for the next six months.
Provo council and school board look at joint facility
Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald, Friday, March 11, 2011
Provo City and Provo School District have a lot in common these day, which is bringing them together to discuss joining efforts that could lead the two to build one multi-use civic facility…Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett suggested that a cost analysis would give the two entities a better feel for what could be done. “I’d love to see it, all of us downtown,” she said. “We are both coming out of the taxpayer’s pocket.”
Homeschoolers fear daytime truancy proposal
Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Home-schoolers are up in arms over a daytime truancy ordinance being proposed by the Provo Municipal Council that they say could put their children in the custody of the police….Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett looks to the Murray ordinance as a prototype for Provo. “It is working well for Murray. Murray’s ordinance is a national model. I don’t want to be afraid to study it.”…Hall Everett said her goal is to have more discussion. “My desire is to put this out to a committee to see if there are solutions.”
Provo named happiest city in ‘Most Blissful Places to Visit’
Elizabeth Edwards, The BYU Universe, Thursday, March 03, 2011
Forget suitcases, airplane tickets, long lines and taxi cabs. This year’s hottest vacation destination may be Provo’s own Center Street or on the banks of Provo River…Sherrie Hall Everett, a Provo municipal councilmember, said she came to Provo years ago for school and never left because she is happy here. “We have a unique downtown, we have low crime and we have engaged citizens that like the community,” Everett said. “I think there are a lot of things that are working really well for Provo.” Everett said she enjoys an evening walk on the Provo River Trail, eating downtown and the outdoor natural assets of the area…For tourists who decide to visit Provo, Everett said Provo’s downtown, activities in the mountains and BYU’s festivities are all must-dos. “Students add a lot to the community,” Everett said. “Great sports teams, great art and energy.”
Provo Council in stalemate over residency requirement
Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Mayor John Curtis was hoping to learn from the Municipal Council members at Tuesday’s study session whether he would be given the option to determine which department heads should live within the city boundaries. That didn’t happen. In fact, after several stabs at trying to move a motion on residency forward for approval at the next council meeting, it failed to get the majority vote it needed.
Guard apparently disabled alarm in Provo Tabernacle fire
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 20, 2011
The first sign of trouble at the Provo Tabernacle on Dec. 17 was an alarm going off in the building 90 minutes before a fire that gutted the building was reported. But an off-duty police officer hired by a production company to do security at the tabernacle believed it was a burglar alarm and could not find any intruders inside the 127-year-old building. After being told the system was prone to false alarms, the officer disabled the alarm, Fire Chief D. Blair Camp said Wednesday.
Utah County coalition seeking votes for homeless shelter
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 20, 2011
Brent Crane is hoping the Food and Care Coalition will have the same luck Utah Food Bank did with social media. The Utah County coalition is a Pepsi Refresh Project Grant finalist, now in 31st place for a $250,000 grant. Crane says the money would help launch a homeless shelter for 38 people…Municipal Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett used her Facebook page to encourage people to vote for the coalition.
Curtis seeking possible iProvo buyers as backup plan
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 13, 2011
The city is putting together a list of companies that could step in and run iProvo if the need arises. Mayor John R. Curtis, in his State of the City Address on Thursday, announced the city will be soliciting requests for qualifications from companies interested in the network. Curtis said the move is part of his “Plan B”…Municipal Council members Sherrie Hall Everett and Steve Turley both praised Curtis’ proposal. “I think this is a prudent step,” Everett said.
Hives suddenly the bee’s knees in Provo
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 05, 2011
Now residents can legally put a beehive in their backyards. An ordinance approved Tuesday night by the Municipal Council and modeled after Salt Lake City’s allows residents to keep up to five beehives on lots from 5,000 square feet up to a half-acre. Those on larger properties can maintain 10 hives. “There’s a lot of advantage to people who have allergies to have access to local honey,” said Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett. “It also beautifies, helps production of gardens. As we become more and more urban, the opportunity to keep some of those things that balance us out are important, too.”
3-D model of downtown Provo an aid to planners
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, January 06, 2011
…Municipal Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett, who also chairs the Redevelopment Agency Board, said the model is also a planning tool. She said it provides a way to see the area’s strengths and possibilities. “There’s something cool about something that is 3-D,” Everett said. “You can see relationships … what we’re missing and what we need to do better.”
Provo schools ask city for help with low-income students
Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 06, 2011
…Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett asked Hudnall what kind of strategy the district is looking at. “We’ve looked at this, and the No. 1 issue in the city is home ownership and families that stay long,” Hudnall said. He noted that homes, particularly on the west side of Provo, are smaller, many in the 1,200 square foot range. “When families need a bigger space, they move to the Alpine or Nebo district. This is not a blame game, this is an acceptance game of what we are up against.”
Recording: Turley discussed Slate Canyon plans with colleagues
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, November 30, 2010
The Sept. 8 discussion was captured on a recording released Tuesday by Provo Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett, who said she made it during a meeting of the council’s Land Use Committee. On the recording, Turley talks with Everett, council Vice Chairman Rick Healey, and council Executive Director Matthew Taylor about his efforts to work on the property….Healey and Everett can be heard telling Turley that his position as a councilman raises ethical questions about his development plan. Healey points out that if the city went along with developing a park near Turley’s property, it would increase the value of his land.
The recordings can be listened to here.
Provo latest city to ban fake marijuana
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, November 09, 2010
The Municipal Council voted 5-1 to ban spice and other substances that could be used to get a high similar to marijuana. For Greg Hudnall, Provo School District’s student services director, the ordinance couldn’t come too soon…In answer to opposition from another council member, Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett, who pushed for the ordinance, doesn’t see it as overreaching. “I don’t think the ordinance single-handedly expands government,” Everett said. Instead, she said the ordinance represents government closest to the people. She noted that people in the community have asked for the city to take action.
Provo councilwoman also seeks investigation of Turley
Donald W. Meyers, Salt Lake Tribune, July 13, 2010
Another Provo Municipal Council member wants the attorney general to look into Councilman Steve Turley. Councilwoman Sherrie Hall Everett has sent a letter asking Attorney General Mark Shurtleff to conduct a more thorough look at Turley’s dealings, and not just honor his request for a vindicating investigation. “I don’t want the people of the community to feel the council has soft pedaled on this,” Everett said, adding she wanted to keep politics out of the process. She said an in-depth investigation will put the matter to rest once and for all, either by exonerating Turley or ensuring appropriate action is taken.
