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Show NOVEMBER Badge City Netos 22, 1994 County system?" he asked. Beaver City sells surplus water to County residents. In a critical Planning water situation, priority would go residents inside boundaries. Ad to city stay on the committee to the expiration date of their terms. Hackwell cited a to sell Although took no offense Boone. . at his- reducing the lot size of his neighbors comments and_ opinions, he did object to"HowAtkin's position. common is it fora city. - manager to come to a. _ county meeting and threaten to take away water from aproperty?” he county potential development property near Fort Cameron -from 1/2 acre to 1/4 acre lots. Neighboring property owners, who had _ been notified of the proposal, attended the meeting to voice objections. present Everyone agreed a zone change from > RA-1 to Residential Estates. Rezonement hearing is” tentatively set for the January county commission meeting. have whatever profit that - might be Leo gleaned Kanell, Attorney, by asked. County questioned the sent out on 9, — advised neighboring property owners that they would have 10 days to voice opinions. The November 16 meeting allowed fora 7-day response period. Robert Strong, committee chairman, stated _ that although it is a committee policy to notify neighbors, it is not a requirement. Carol Riley referred to the County Master Plan as a basis for her objection to quarter acre lots in the area. "This area was designated as low density residential. Allowing quarter acre lots sets a precedent that will be difficult to control in the future," she-said. Rick Brauer also wants to keep to the rules. "We invested because we want countty-style living," he declared. Jim~* however, point. burden Jackson, got. right to the "Would this add to the city water The items listed as "other" on the November 16 planning and zoning agenda turned out to be a discussion of internal policy. Committee member Max Limb, whose term will expire January 1, 1995, said he will neither seek nor accept reappointment to the committee. planning transcribed and mailed out change of work schedule as reason for future resignation. Strong, who his did not give a date for resignation, said he would - not be on the committee at this time next year. proposed _ Strong that all future applicants to the planning and and only those names acceptable to The committee came under fire "Being on the and zoning committee may be a conflict of interest with my job as County Assessor. I just don't want to have to deal with the possibility of even a suggestion of conflict," he said. Lary Carter, whose term also expires in January, said he will not try to stay on the committee due to rumblings about conflict because of his association with Advanced Development and Circle 4 Farms. Members must abstain from discussion and voting if they have a financial interest in a decision before the committee. * Frequent from Strong, Jolyn minutes basis. October 14, 1994 issue of Dodge City News. - of planning _ Marshall Strong declared that BEAVER. and Sullivan, both facing re- election at the time, made the appointment in an attempt to create unity and quiet accusations of a DOLLAR MANIA stacked _ board. In accordance with Strong's proposal, the two new members to be appointed in January will need the stainp of approval by Craig Davis, Robert Strong, Gerald Hackwell, Nothing Over $1.00 SHOP : Ross Marshall, Jolyn Leko, and Larry Sower of Circle 4 Farms, before their names can be™.passed on to commissioners. This attempt to limit choices may again faise questions intent. of | : Second item under AND SAVE THIS SEASON!! CHRISTMAS - STOCKING STUPFERS-TOYS- TOYS- TOYS - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Oe Oe - CANDLES - GARLAND - ALI. >100 OR LESS! = Holiday Merchandise Arriving Every © Commissioner — the “other” blanket was of ; access to minutes committee meetings... The and agenda, a few days before — zoning meetings dating back to February 10, 1993, each meeting. If the committee meets every _. including public hearings for the County General Plan, month, public access would — were published in the _ be available on a monthly 85N.MAIN was appointed to serve on the committee. Commissioners to Beaver Press and Dodge City News, along with the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 A.M. THRU 6 P.M. Leko the committee before minutes are available for public inspection. — Previous policy apparently did not include approval of minutes in each 2 meeting. Unapproved 1 - 800 - 837 - 0949 County Commissioner Chad Johnson, and Craig Davis, County zoning administrator, by BEAVER SPORT & PAWN NOW HAS A TOLL FREE | NUMBER current members be passed on to the county commissioners for - objections made ATTENTION? zoning appointment. decision se eee eae committee be screened by the committee, action being taken on any there is no possibility of late last summer in connection with possible agriculture protection areas. Over _ bitter "Other" validity of any action taken ‘during the meeting because the notices, November Gerald Hackwell and Robert Strong __ both indicated that they will not _ water. with his neighbors than to the overall performance of the board. Steve Atkin, Beaver obligated minutes for this committee have traditionally been recorded on tape _ for transcription at a later date. After discussion of logistics involved, it was agreed that the minutes of the previous meeting would be abstention lessens viability of that members position | and, consequently, weakens City Manager, said the city is not ~ ‘Toning PAGE 2 Week Through Christmas en renee beh ie ee te ee. eee |