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Show JUNE 1, 1983 Bonding For Davis Libraries Are Fine... New Housing But Need More Services By TOM BUSSELBERG Being Tested - FARMINGTON The waters being tested for a new bonding program that could fiy nance dwellings at lower than conventional interest rates. multi-famil- THE DAVIS County Housing Authority is currently studying a proposal from the Salt Lake City firm of Foster Exand Marshal-America- n press, Inc., for sale of bonds that would go for financing apartment-unit- s potentially built throughout the county. The board met with Steve Bruno and Tom Cook in Salt Lake City last week where an outline was presented, said Jane Wilson, administrative assistant at the Housing Authority. She said its being proposed to the Authority bet, cause of their status. pt ROSEMARY Davis, executive Housing Authority director, said the Authority would h act as a agency for bonding that would originate with Manufactures Hannover Trust in Net York City. pass-throug- The Housing Authority wouldnt directly benefit but residents of the county could receive a broader choice of multi-famil- y housing, she emphasized, indicating cur- -' rently no new apartment units are under construction and that zero percent occupancy currently exists. BECAUSE of the high demand and low level of housing available, rents are starting MOST OF them agreed more needed to be done, but one reader was somewhat annoyed at comparing Davis and Weber counties. If nothing else, it got at least a few people thinking. And possibly its partially responsible for nearly 30 applicants to the new library board seat now open. County Com. Chairman Glen Saunders said the commission was amazed at the response. if one more person The old adage holds true-ev- en starts using the library, or trying to provide input on improvement, then it was worth it... to By TOM BUSSELBERG non-profi- If one things for sure, at least some Davis County residents really do care about their library service. skyrocket-- so many are wanted. Further details are anticipated at the June meeting but she said $18 million in bonds would be needed as a minimum to make the program feasible. So far, six local developers have expressed interest in constructing projects in Clearfield, Kaysville and Bountiful. HERES A sampling of comments, coming from all over the county. The woman who complained about the comparison with Weber County claimed Davis County is THAT DOESNT mean others cant propose projects, Mrs. Davis said, noting 20 percent of the units would have to be available for subsidy to qualify. If the bonds were sold now, for example, the interest rate would be below 10 percent. It shouldnt be confused with a federally insured program that was used in Salt Lake County several months ago, she added, indicating that program has now been cancelled. Developers wishing more information should contact the 3 Housing Authority at or low-inco- vastly young families with perhaps less time to read, more recreational opportunities and a less concentrated population. As I believe I said in my column, I realize the proximity of more people to their main library helps the situation but the huge interest in the new North Ogden branch-- in somewhat more rural areas-- is very much like Davis County in typical population makeup. different-mo- re YES, THERE are a large number of young, busy families here, but Weber County is hardly a St. 451-275- Another longtime resident, formerly from Cache the East Coast for many County but having lived on be greater cooperacouldnt years, asked why there the normal beyond tion between library systems, well stateit worked said very She interlibrary loan. Petersburg, Fla. As a former resident, I know of thousands of families in similar situations. Yes, Weber State College is there, but up to a third of their enrollment comes from Davis County! And as for less recreational activities there, I miss the many fine parks, closeness to mountains and recreation areas there and can see just as many horsebackriders there in some areas as here-- in some areas. The bookmobile is an important part of the library service in Davis County. I didnt include those figures because they werent readily available. Currently, bookmobile use is down all over the county. wide where shed lived. A LATYON reader brought out some good points the school libraries, no matter how good they are, arent readily accessible to adults so shouldnt be used as an excuse for not improving the county system. When I asked if users should bear the brunt of the cost she replied, "we must remember the freedoms this country was founded on limiting books to those who cant afford them is limiting the spread of know- - - MANY OTHER respondents agreed the library needs longer hours, with newcomers packing up their troupe of kids and heading for the library at 10 Oclock in the morning, only to find the doors sound- THE SYSTEM might be adequate now, she said, especially including Kaysville City Library and the bookmobile. But with the extensive growth in north county, that could change soon. And whether a new library is built in Layton or not, one should be built somewhere in the north end, she added. s, she wrote Dont count us out as further. The freedom to read what we want when we want is a valuable one. Just knowing it (the libit is rary) is there when or whether I want to use me. important to ly locked. One woman expressed deep concern about the limited number of paperbacks for youngsters-especia- lly g collecwhen many of the tions are now available, and for a lot less money. And to say the library has so many books checked out all the time doesnt tell the story, completely, either, she there should be more volumes as a base. award-winnin- argues-mean- non-reader- ing SEVERAL letters and callers expressed regret at Layton leaving the county system, although they said their use at the North Branch wasnt discontinued by that move. And one had some high praise for the branch staff. IF KEEPING it there means a few dollars a year more on my taxes, Ill pay. But dont take it as an unnecessary luxury. 451-258- IN OTHER Housing Authority business, a job classifications study done by state officials is under review for possible final action next month, Mrs. Wilson said, noting it could mean changes in some job titles and duties and salary levels. It was set up to determine a separate salary schedule for the Housing Authority that would reflect salaries and positions for other Authorities around the state. Merit and step increases will be discussed in that meeting as part of such a package, she added. BAVC Classes To Cost More By TOM BUSSELBERG - Its going KAYSVILLE to cost three cents an hour more, now, to attend classes at the Davis Area Vocational Center. ALTHOUGH people dont generally pay for a class by the hour, Center Director Jack Shell thats a more economical means of payment, especially exit due to the open entry-ope- n program where many students dont stay a full quarter, for example. Rates by the quarter are up from $105 to $114, officially approved by the centers board of trustees in their monthly meeting last week. That increase, equal to about 6.5 percent, follows legislative intent, Board Pres. Dee Forbes says, and conforms with fees charged at the other three area centers. Tuition is still a bit cheaper than 10 credit hours would be at Utah Tech nical College in Provo-Orethough, Mr. Shell notes. IN ADDITION to that in- crease, adult students, or those over 18, may be looking at paying for their textbooks, come fall, as well. Currently a $20 deposit with $10 payback is required. Because of the high cost for many texts, such as for computer classes, often averaging 0 per book, Mr. Shell says theres some problem $28-$3- with students not returning a book and then it may cost more than its worth to track the book down. THE STAFF would like to move to having the adults IBAVC By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor KAYSVILLE - Now's hardly the time to enter the teaching field and expect to get rich fast as the Davis Area Vocational Center faces a budget decrease including no additional funds for teachers or other staff. THE VOCATIONAL center board has approved the tentative budget and is expected to finalize action on the final budget in their June meeting. The $1,273,770 budget is a decrease of $69,000 over the current years budget. It reflects what Center Director Jack Shell and Finance Director Leon Tate called a soft year for funds from nearly every quarter with Board Pres. Dee Forbes calling it simply "a very, very tight different than the budget-- no school districts. There are some peculairities since were somewhat at the mercy of the Legislature. is no better, either, although it dropped by only input $2,000 to $139,070. THE CENTER does have nearly $200,000 in surplus funds, though. A budget breakdown reflects drops in contributions from all sources. State funding, providing nearly three-fiftthe dollars, is at $722,900, down $30,000, while local sources, chipping in about a third, are down nearly $40,000 to $411,800. Federal ON TOP of those dismal figures, the board is faced with answering Gov. Mathesons challenge to cut 1.5 percent from the current years budget, amounting to about $11,000. We feel at this point thered be no way we can come up with any more than about $2,000, Mr. Forbes said. This will be touch and go, he added, referring to balancing the budget if those funds have to be removed. ITS SO difficult this year- -I think a letter from the board expressing that is in order. Board Member Sheryl Allen said, adding the difficulty of trimming is hardest during that last quarterjust before the new budget year starts July 1. Even if its mandated (money return), and all the moneys already been distributed, our only source left would be carryover funds, Mr. Forbes continued. Those could total but Mr. Tate said he hesitates lean- IF that source is tapped, the $35,000 interest being AND counted on to help fund prog- rams would diminish, Mr. Shell reminded the board, adding, Its a dead-en- d street as far as finding Its estimated financing even routine lane changes and generally awarded teachers as small incremental percentages in salary increases would be difficult, costing at least By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor FARMINGTON - money from government The Davis County librarian and library board are looking at ways they can generate some of the millions of dollars in donations their neighbor to the north has received. purcollecting money-we- ve sued every avenue, realized grants, personal foundation and clubs. The first few years we planted some seeds to let the people know. Now we annually have people who give to the library. THEIR LATEST project will see construction of an WEBER COUNTY Libaddition to the Southwest rary's Development Director Branch Library in Roy with Ellie Ingebretsen says that funds being raised to purchase since 1976 funds donated from materials while Weber School a variety of sources have been students will do the District "in the millions over and actual construction. More mill revenues above their levy than $110,000 was raised for and she emphasizes more is now-ope- n North Ogden the needed to keep up with the library-abo- ve initial projecinformation tions by $30,000, and circulaage of computers and other tion continues to climb, she media. notes. She puts a lot of success on Jeanne Layton, Davis the other staff. "We have a Library director, says County good staff that does a lot of "A few thousand dollars in totsomeone research. Anytime al have been raised over the donates, they want to know years, much of it through its (funds) used correctly. Be- donation for purchase of a and cause of research reports at South Branch, for expiano we have had very good (reample, or through the VEW, sponse) in that area. Layton Eagles and Clearfield WE FOUND out were in a Kiwanians annual donations to the North Branch. very expensive business, Mrs. Ingebretsen explained in a telephone interview. "HosOCCASIONALLY we have contributions for books, pitals and colleges have been receiving donations, and I especially when people die, dont think people realized sometimes the family likes to that (libraries also are in need give a book or books in their of help)." Much of her job has memory--w- e encourage that, been educating people to that she explains, noting the possineed, bringing them to an bility of hiring someone as a awareness, she adds. development staff member Theres no sacred way of was discussed with the library ever-expandi- board at length some years ago. It came up at last weeks board meeting, as continued - The $100 million Davis County FARMINGTON School District budget is now available for public viewing. THE BUDGET, reflecting only a slight increase over last years can be studied by visiting the school board offices at 45 E. State during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patrons should come to the clerks office on the third floor. ble for an incremental increase. ITS NOT the kind of discussion of obtaining money for a new library possibly in discussed. Coun- Layton-w- as School Budget On Bisplay $21,500 although Larry Brice, student services director, said only three teachers arent eligi- ty Com. Chairman Glen Saunders said Ogden has been the recipient of more of that type of money (large contributions) from prominent families such as the Dees and Eccles. Davis County has never had those kinds of donations but there are families here who have been richly blessed. Some people in the county do have the means. If its planned right (they may be) willing to contribute. WITH A fairly sizeable enMs. Layton said, dowment, "money from the interest Coping Classes - LAYTON The Davis County Mental Health Center is offering a series of classes to help recently separated or divorced people learn to cope with their new status. COPING Skills, a nine week discussion group led by psychotherapist Joel Alba, provides support, practical information, and counseling to persons who are separated, in the process of divorce, or who have just divorced. Members of the group will discuss such concerns as legal issues, helping children understand, and new relationships. Emotional issues include coping with loneliness, dealing with guilt feelsings, handling anger, and letting go. THE GROUP will meet Thursday evenings from 0 p.m. beginning June 9 at the Davis County Mental Health Center, 2250 N. 1700 W. in Layton. A nominal fee is assessed for all classes. Advance registration is necessary. For more information, please call Joanne at 6:30-8:3- 298-344- 6. could be used for books-- it could make a significant difference especially due to recent cutbacks in the book budget. She also stressed the value of volunteers, noting the large volunteer program in place at Weber County Library. Weve not had any great amounts of money (donated) or interest (demonstrated), Ms. Layton said. It was very hopeful we could establish a friends of the library group and establish an endowment with their help. It would be one of the healthiest things the library could do. Were really talking big money to make it coount, she added. VALUES Life is really more what you. make it than what you make. Courier, Waterloo, la. -- e budget we like to work are four or five major problems in the budgeting process, Mr. Shell explained. with--ther- Its a barebones budget-enou- gh to meet the basic needs, not any wants. Well be out beating the bushes for more money. Although the Board approved sending a letter to the governor, they received advice from Dr. Kent Worthington, associate superintendent of vocational education, who reminded them of political The governor implications. realized in some instances it would be impossible to comply. BUT HE paraphrased the words of an official close to the governor who said that the governor may realize you cant spare the Wi percent, but if you do hell be more likely to send some aid your way later on. Virtually no funds are available for capital outlay (construction-related) projects, HILL AFB Twenty-fiv- e THE FLYOVER will pay a final tribute to the Thunder-chie- f from its home unit, the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve, at Hill, the last military unit flying the The aircraft will then practice a mass launch strike attack at the Utah Test and Training Range west of the Great Salt Lake. 5. Reserve unit to fly the 6 Fighting Falcon. This conver-wi- ll sion will be complete when the last are retired from military service in April 1984. THIS EVENT presents an opportuntiy to salute an aircraft that has played an important part in U.S. Air Force history, and to focus on the continuing modernization of the Air Force Reserve in support of the total force policy, according to Colonel Jon Gardner, commander of the 419th. Flying in one of the Following the mission, will be Colonel Leo K. Thors-neswill conseven of the USAF (Ret), a Medal of tinue to Kelly AFB, San Anto- Honor recipient and a former nio, Tex., as the 419th begins prisoner of war in North Vietits conversion to be the first nam. s, Submit Names FARMINGTON - The Re- publican Central Committee for Davis County has submitted the names of three potential replacements for County Clerk Rodney Walker. THE COUNTY commission will now have to choose between Shirley Park, Michael Allphin and Joseph R. Smith to fill the clerks position by June 30. With over two years left in his four year term, Mr. Walker decided to retire from office so he could take it easy. The commission must now choose a replacement to fill the position for the rest of this year. The new clerk must then run for a two year term in a special election. $19,000. Even $54,000 appropriated by the legislature to move the diesel shop into its new quarters was later cut, he can Chairman, the central committee did not have to do much recruiting to fill the position. There was widespread interest in the job ever since the opening was announced, he said. Six different people presented themselves to the committee for consideration. The added. ABOUT four-fiftof funding is going for salaries and benefits, although both are down from last year while capital outlay say more than a 700 percent decline from $141,000 last year to $19,100. measure when F-1- Thunderchief aircraft take off one right after another and fly over Hill AFB at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Shell said, with a request of $130,000 pared down to $100,000 by state officials and finally watered down to g Get Final Tribute Saturday F-1- money. Moire Private Momey cost-savin- funds became tight. Currently $20 is charged. F-10- 5s ing heavily on those and indi- cated he feels at least $85,000 should be kept for emergencies. well-accept- WE SHOULD charge at least the full price of the book or a (higher deposit, Mrs. Allen added, noting the school board will also be considering changes in their book fees implemented several years ago for 9th-- 1 2th graders as part of a buying their books. The books would be a higher cost than the tuitions in some cases, he added, emphasizing, We lost a lot of money in textbooks. A fee schedule also needs to be studied for secondary students, Mr. Shell says, emphasizing, we dont want to price anyone out of the market. Tun DAVIS SCHOOL District Pres. Sheryl Allen indicated all Wasatch Front districts levy a book fee with Davis District, one of the first. It has been and Im very much in favor, she indicated. We need to be at least breaking even, Board Member Robert McIntosh said. THE COMMITTEE established three criteria for their candidates. First, they had to be capable of handling county clerk responsibilities. Next, they had to be electible since the new clerk would be facing two elections in the next three years. Finally, the candidates were chosen on the basis of their relationship with the Republican party. Whichever of the three finalists is chosen, Mr. Peresich is confident of his or her electa-bilitWe anticipate that the new clerk will develop a good relationship with the public, y. he said. ACCORDING to Gene Pere-sicDavis County Republi- 125 committee were all good candidates; it was a difficult choice, said Mr. Peresich. members then voted for the top three. They h, MS. PARK is currently the head clerk over the 4th District Court in Layton. Mr. Smith, a Bountiful resident, is in real estate and Mr. Allphin is a Bountiful attorney. The county commission will probably announce their final selection this week. Com. Glen Saunders indicated that the commission wants the new clerk to work as long as possible with Mr. Walker before he leaves, mf ' ' |