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Show By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON - The most important item you have to consider in reorganizing the citys administrative department is What is your purchasing policy? said Tom Allen, a representative of the Utah State Auditors Office. He was speaking to the members of the Layton City Council at a special work meeting held Thursday, Sept. -- 20. MR. ALLEN was assigned by the State Auditor to assist Layton with making changes in the present DOWN SHE GOES! For many, it means the end of an era, what with the demolition of the old Layton Elementary School thats been around since just after the turn of the century. Mondays action leaves the new school and continuation of the name for probably many generations to come. Photo by Doneta Gatherum. Using a tractor equipped with a backhoe and 'a large clam-styl- e bucket, the wrecking crew hit away at the sturdy brick building. Dump trucks were on the scene to start removing the debris. In two weeks the area will be completely cleared of all bricks and mortar. DAVIS COUNTY School District buildings and grounds people will fill in the basement. The side nearest the new school will be landscaped with bushes and grass. Part of the area where the old building LAYTON On Monday, Sept. 24, the demolition experts from A.J. Mackey, a Salt Lake City firm, started tearing down Layton Elementary School, a landmark in Layton since 1902. In five hours the brick building was just a pile of bricks, broken glass and cracked wood. THE AREA was secured with a tall fence last week to protect children who are attending the new Layton Elementary, adjacent to the old building. stood will be asphalted for a playground. The remaining area will be filled with sand and the big toy will be moved into the sand pit. Layton Elementary was scheduled for demolition on May 7th. The building was left because of the west spring weather which put construction of the new building behind schedule. As late as the middle of August, school officials wondered if the new building would be ready for the Sept. 4 opening day of school. No Parking Okayed LAYTON - Thursday evening the Layton City council members unanimously adopted a No Parking resolution that will restrict parking at 425 Hill Villa Circle and 440 West. No Parking signs will be placed in other sections of Hill Villa Circle and Hill Villa Drive near the Layton Hills Dodge. CHIEF Chard, City Planner, -- FAIRFIELD Road in front of the Stone Hedge apartments will also be a No Parking zone under the new resolution. The No Parking recommendations were made by Police Chief LaMar Chard. . Scott Carter and Councilman Kent Smith met with residents of the Hill Villa Subdivision to analyze the problems in this area that result when workers at Layton Hills Dodge park their private cars and cars that are being repair at the business on the public streets. The results of this study show that the best solution to the problem is to create some extended No Parking Zones in the areas where safety hazards are created by parked cars. The safety of children is the main reason to post Fairfield Road by By NORMA PREECE KAYSVILLE - Dave Florence, program coordinator for the Red Cross Program in Salt Lake City met with the council to answer questions and discuss the Reach and Share program that is sponsored by the Red Cross and they are asking cities to participate in. -- PRESENTLY both Mountain Fuel and Utah Power and Light Companies, the two largest utilities in the state are the only participants in this program, which allows utility users to make donations when they pay their utility bills. The state legislature endorsed both programs in 1983. MR. FLORENCE said they are encouraging and negotiating with other utility companies throughout the state to join. The program is designed to help the needy families. He stated that Utah has set aside $300,000 in matching funds for the current fiscal year. The money is to be used, working with participating utility companies for the clients who need help in paying their bills. The state will match every dollar donated, with 50 cents. IF KAYSVILLE City elects to participate, they will be contracting with the Red Cross of Salt Lake City through the Bonneville Chapter in Ogden. , To qualify for this program, the household the Stonehedge apartments with No Parking signs. POLICE CHIEF Chard got council approval for the purchase of a diesel powered generator that will have a 126 kilowatt capacity. The generator will be used as a back up system at the Layton City Hall complex. There were five bids for the generator. The council accepted the low bid of $32, 591 submitted by Folsom Electronics. THE GENERATOR will have the ability to deliver the same electrical output as is being furnished by Utah Power and Light, dmg income must be 125 percent of poverty level or less. For a family of four that would be approximately $12,500. ONLY THOSE can apply for assistance with medical problems, people over 60 years of age, or those with mental or physical handicaps. Mr. Florence said all donations received would be used for your own city residents. Dean Steele, city recorder, said Kaysville has a few clients that need assistance. Mr. Florence said since the program was set up 2,400 needy families have been helped with $500,000 being distributed by the Red Cross. MR. FLORENCE said they are making a concerted effort to get the smaller utility companies to help with the Reach and Share Program. The council will take the program into sideration. con- ROBYN Maryon and Pres. Ned B. Roueche were on hand to receive a certificate which was presented them during the council meeting by Mayor Purdy. The certificate of appreciation was for the youth of the Kaysville-Uta- h LDS Stake which spearheaded a service project for the city by planting flower beds and cleaning up the area and painting jobs around the city building and Kaysville City Park and Bowery. Robyn received the certificate on behalf of the youth of the stake who participated in the project. administrative, department, personnel and policies. This help from the State Auditors office was brought about as a result of the Davis County Attorneys investigation into alleged misuse of funds within the administrative office of Layton City. Charges of misusing public moneys have been filed against suspended city recorder, Randall Heaps. Mr. Allen told the council that every city is required to pass a Financial Administrative Ordi- nance. He recommended the council members contact the League of Cities and Towns and the cities of Roy, Bountiful and Logan for samples of financial ordinances. MR. ALLEN said the financial policy must include a system of checks and balances. Bookkeeping should be set up so that the recorder and treasurer both check the expenditures. A monthly state- ment should be given to each council member. A more detailed quarterly report should also be given to the council members. Separating the duties of the recorder and the treasurers is a necessity, Mr. Allen said. The duties of both offices must be defined. It should be impossible for one person to make a purchase without the knowledge of another person. ANOTHER recommendation Mr. Allen made was to look carefully at the way city money is being invested. He told the council there is a state-wid- e investment pool that offers a good interest return. All cities can join. Mr. Allen said the main job of the treasurer should be to sign checks and get the city money into the in vestment program that is selected by the council members. The treasurer doesn't need a college degree. The treasurer must understand the financial administrative ordinance. AT LEAST one strong employee is needed in the administrative de- partment of city government. This person may be the director of finance. the city manager or the recorder. A college degree and a minimum of two years experience should be a requirement for this key city employee. Mr. Allen believes. Mayor Lewis G. Shields indihe would contact the Bountiful. Roy and Logan administrative staff and set up a meeting where policies and procedures could be cated discussed. MR. ALLEN cautioned. Don't make a career of deciding what to do." Councilman Bob Stevenson said he thought the city officials could get an ordinance prepared and ready to pass by the next council meeting on Oct. 4. dmg Sunset , Clinton Okayed 1800 N. Crossing Guard By DONETA GATHERUM Beginning immediately a crossing guard will be working at the 1800 N. Union Pacific railroad tracks crossing. This decision was made last week by the Clinton City council. Tuesday evening the Sunset City council approved of the crossing guard also. 1800 N. IS within the boundaries of Sunset City. The children who walk to school using this route live in Clinton. Because of this unusual situation, it was felt by parents and by both governing bodies that the problem was one jointly shared. Expenses for the crossing guard and for other temporary and permanent improvements should also be shared, stated the members of the Sunset council. Councilman Clifford Spendlove made the motion to share the cost of the crossing guard at 8(H) N . and also the cost of the guard at 250 West. Mr. Spendlove also recommended establishing an assessment committee to determine the needs of this 1800 N. area and a good, lasting solution to the problem of crossing railroad tracks. THE COMMITTEE would consider w idening the sidewalk across the tracks, looking at future plans the school district has to build schools in Clinton, and determining the cost of building a w alk w ay over the railroad tracks. Matching grant funds might be available if it was determined that a walk way over the tracks is needed. Mr. Spendlove said this would be the most economical MAYOR PURDY praised them for this service stating It not only was to beautify the city area but also was a tremendous boost to the city financially. The council reviewed the Marketboro Subdivision which is being developed. Mayor Purdy stressed that he wanted the road paved with the consent of the council. The deadline was Sept. 15 and has not been completed to date. DEAN GALBRAITH, a representative from the Kaysville Irrigation Company met with the council to discuss alternatives for the open ditch which extends through the Marketboro Subdivision which carries much water. Mr. Galbraith stated at time there are places where it is 5 to 6 feet wide and the ditch needs to be as a safety measure. The Mayor said, according to the city engineer, the proper solution would be to pipe the ditch. MR. GALBRAITH said If the ditch is relocated behind the curb, as has been proposed, it would creata maintenance problem. He has no objections to moving the ditch, however. Following the discussion, the Mayor said they will discuss this problem further with the irrigation officials and decide what acceptable steps to take. THE COUNCIL discussed the fire hydrant requirements and ordinance. It is the responsibility of the developer of property to install the solution in the long run. CROSSING guards are effective only on school days during certain hours. Councilman Spendlove said there was traffic across the tracks during the summer, on weekends and during hours. Police Chief Archie Searle reported there w ere belw een 50 and 160 elementary age students crossing the tracks daily. Most are cautious. The junior high age students are more daring. The Chief said even with a walk way children would cross the tracks in bad places. He said a system of high fencing would be needed to insure the children would use the walk wav. PARENTS OF some of the children using this 1800 N. crossing non-scho- Continued on pg. two hydrants in accordance with the city ordi- nance. Anyoe extending a line is responsible to install the hydrant as required. The council feels the final developer of an area must meet the city ordinance requirements and that is the risk one takes when purchasing property and building. THE COUNCIL discussed the Lake Hills Lane Drain. There had been a previous council workshop on this matter. City Administrator, John Thacker had checked the entire area to see what is causing the problems that exist. HE AND the council feel it is the property owners responsibility to correct the existing problems and letters are being sent out to the property owners who wre involved, to inform them of the water problems that are existing from the faulty drain. Councilman Brit Howard reported to the council that the Kaysville Planning Commission is studying the proposed mobile home park and subdivision that would house 436 mobile homes on an 82 acre area in west Kaysville. THE COMMISSION tabled the issue to allow the developers, David and Stephen Romney to further work with the city department heads on several requests. Some of the requests did not inform the city ordinance, np |