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Show Volume 33, Number By Thursday, May 17 Taylorsville-Bennio- A 14, 1987 Hercules Area - n over to a committee of citizens who will have the support of the council. For persons wishing to comment on the proposal to establish a city, a public hearing will be held in late June. Plans call for the hearing to begin at 8:30 p m. on May 28 in the College Center of the campus of Salt Lake Community College (formerly Utah Tech). The hearing will be preceded by a monthly session of the Community Council, which will convene at 7p.m. The petition calls for the two communities to be incorporated as the with an City of Taylorsville-Bennion- , estimated population of 47,000. An accompanying graph, taken from the Salt Lake County master plan for the area in question, shows that population projections place the size of the proposed city at more Bennion. Just certified 1,000 signatures are necessary to constitute a formal request that an incorporation election date be set by the County Commission. The petitions were submitted Friday morning by Bob Taylor, chairman of the Taylorsville-BennioCommunity Council. Taylor noted that activities leading up to an incorporation election will be turned n than and more than 70,000 by the year 2010, having come from a comparatively small 4,200-plu- s 61,000 by 1995 in 1960. Just four years ago last month, reresidents of Taylorsville-Benniojected the areas first proposal to inratio. Only a small corporate by a percentage of eligible voters went to the polls, turning down city status by 2,604 to 1,964. Many incorporation proponents at that time that the primary motivations for seeking the election was to place a temporary freeze on any annexation actions by neighboring cities. This time, however, many proponents feel that the area has developed a sufficient tax base to support itself adequately, according to Taylor. Also, the concern toward n 2 possible annexation is still present, he pointed out. Taylor said that a preferred date for the election has not been determined by residents of the area, but that late summer or early fall is possible. Action by the State Legislature five years ago changed state laws regarding elections. incorporation The issue of city status, along with the choice of one of three forms of government, would be decided at the initial election. Should it be approved. a second vote would be held to choose elected officials. By contrast, when Draper incorporated in 1978 and West Valley City in 1980, the names of candidates for elective office were on the same ballot as the city status issue. The West Valley election was the last one in which an incorporation issue was approved. Since then, Lake Valley City (most of the countys unincorporated area) was defeated in 1982, followed in suc- cessive years by Taylorsville-Bennion- - Master Plan Is Sought Petitions Seek 2nd Try For City TAYLORSVILLE. The process of certifying petition signatures was nearing completion this week, leading toward what could be the second incorporation election here within five years. Staff members at the County Election Division were processing the petitions which contained 2,065 signatures of persons residing in the communities of Taylorsville and Green Sheet Publication , Magna and Holladay. Boundaries for the Taylorsville-Bennioproposal are similar to those on the ballot four years ago last month. The east boundary would be the Jordan River on the north side of 5400 South; the canal along 1300 West south of 54th. The south boundary follows an uneven line abutting West Jordan, running roughly along 6200 and 6600 South. The west boundary is mostly 4015 West, with slight variation in the southwest corner. The north boundary abuts West Valley City along 4100 and 4700 South. n SALT LAKE. County Planning Commissioners Tuesday issued a request to staff members to comply with a County Commission request for a master plan study of the area near the Hercules plant. On April 29 the County Commission passed a resolution imposing a moratorium on construction near the Hercules area because of fears of damage to homes that might come as a result of an accidental explosion at Hercules, which works on rocket motors. Hercules officials earlier this year threatened to shut down part of the operations, putting many out of work, if something wasnt done about developers wanting to move closer and closer to the plant with residential consturction In the resolution, the County on page 5 Council Overturns Planners Mobile Home Park Okayed on the already overpopulated schools in the area, he said. Watkins said the park will be built in three phases. The first stage will be completed in a year. The remainder will be finished in about five years, he said. Representing several citizens in the audience, Judy Ogden said residents in the area object to the mobile home park. First of all, the traffic on that street (3200 West) is horrendous, Ogden said. Now we are faced with a new road which will dump off onto pact bv Paula Huff Green Sheet Staff H riter WEST VALLEY. A City Planning Commission decision was overturned and the City Council approved construction of a mobile home park at 2800 So. 3200 West during a meeting here Thursday night. The lot, which will be a into park, must developed have curb, gutter and sidewalk, the council stipulated in its motion. In the motion, the council also said the city is not liable for residents in the park with noise complaints. The Planning Commission had denied construction of a mobile home park on this property since it is located under the Salt Lake International Airports flight path and such homes cannot attenuate the to Community noise, according Development Director Joe Moore. 289-un- it The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development stipulates that a mobile home park should not be allowed in an area which exceeds a certain noise level. This area exceeds that noise level, Moore told the council during the study session. Scott Watkins, developer of the park, said since 1986, mobile homes have been built according to HUD standards. The mobile homes built now are more sound proof than a conventional house, he said. Watkins also said the park will provide a buffer zone between residential and industrial zones in the area. It will also provide the city with a good tax base since older people and newlyweds without children usually live in the parks, Watkins said. The childless couples will have little im- - park, he said. We feel that we have a good neighborhood and this change would diminish the residents desire for (housing) development in this area. The public hearing on this zone change was continued to May 21 . The council also approved a zone change for property at 4800 W. 3100 South. It was changed from RM to 2 was also given for two animal purchasing transferring control trucks and two police vehicles. The four vehicles will cost Approval 3200 West. $303,879. And without adding more residents, the area already gets the Several council members complained of receiving no information on this transaction until one day before the council meeting. worst air pollution in the morning and evenings, she said. Construction of a mobile home City Manager John Newman said park will also increase crime in the that was true, but if the council are claimed. Police area, Ogden didnt approve the purchases at the called out more to mobile home West Valley could not purmeeting other said. she than area, any parks cars this season. (A chase any Janice Fisher Councilwoman made a motion to deny construction limited number of police vehicles of a mobile home park, but it failed are made each year.) In other business, the council She said, I really cant see why this cant be developed into a single adopted a fireworks ordinance, which will make the citys ordinance family neighborhood. Councilman Leland DeLanges conform with regulations adopted by the Utah State Fire Prevention motion finally passed. board. In other business, the council Changes in the ordinance include that a person selling amenda master requiring plan postponed ment for property at 3800 So. 2200 fireworks must be under the direcWest. Owner Jagdish Gill wants the tion of a supervisor that is 18 years property changed from low density or older and the rating on the fires residential to professional office. extinguisher has changed. The council also approved an orNiel Shelton, 2144 Burningham which will prohibit permadinance in area the Cir., said several citizens nent or temporary wiring in are against the proposed construction of a day care center on the firework stands. The stands must use battery powered lights or lights eastern portion of this property. If this zone were changedit would from the parking lot in which they set a presidence around District No. Continued on page 7 'No Need To Retire' Pearson: Force Him Out Window But Financial Options Hed by Helen Glissmejer Green Sheet Staff 11 riter TAYLORSVILLE. Just because a man is past 70, thats no reason for him to sit around and live on the younger generation. This is the sentiment of David G. Pearson, who turns 72 in July and still is working for the state. like to work awhile longer, too, but the new retirement window being offered now gives financial advantages for him to quit. I see no real need to retire. I feel like Ive lost any steam, says the energetic insurance examiner. "Theres a lot of work to be done and no ones dont IATE RETIREMENT . . . Th itota' aorly retirement incentive hoij forced David G. Pearion, 72, to eoniider quitlng his job. But after 38 years of work, he still doesnot like the idea. going to cheat me out of my share." For 18 years Pearson has been employed with the state insurance department. He gained his background for the job while operating his own general insurance business for 20 years previously. When people have trouble with their agent or adjuster and need help, they call me," explains Pearson. There are two of us in the department trying to handle all the complaints. These grievances may be against any insurance company that sells property and casualty insurance, whether commercial or private. We have too much to do to handle all the problems as well as we would like. A lot of time is spent telling people they dont have a legitimate complaint. Mr. Pearson often stays on the job past quitting time, then works works several more hours after he arrives home. Every year he plants a garden about 100 feet long and 75 feet wide. He also has an orchard of about 25 trees, growing apples, peaches, pears and apricots. Doing all kinds of repair work in his garage shop, he says, I cant sit around. Im not made to sit around. I probably work hard trying to find an easier way to do things. With seven married children, he finds there are many things with which he can help them. Back in his youth, his father taught him to work - - a work that didnt hold quite the fascination at age 10. I wasn't crazy about working then. Id rather go down to the old swimming hole or ride my pony. There were lots of creeks in Springfield, Mo. where he was born and raised Anything that Continued on page 7 Mecham, from left, Jayr.ie Davis, Veronica Rouska and Tasha Miller. TEENAGERS CROWNED . . . Stephanie Florence, was named Junior Miss Kearns at a pageant Friday. Her attendants are Roxeanne center, Stephanie Florence, 15, Wins Junior Miss Kearns Title KEARNS. Fifteen-year-ol- d Stephanie Florence was crowned Junior Miss Kearns here Friday night during competition that attracted more than two dozen contestants from this community. Dancing her way to the title in a modern jazz number, the Florence girl emerged the winner following judging that, in addition to talent, included personality and appearances in sports wear and dresses The daughter of Terry and Irma Florence, she is in the ninth grade at Kearns junior high, the school that produced all five finalists. The other Magna Spillage Updated by Rusty Qualls Green Sheet Staff 11 riter MAGNA. Community Council members and are citizens were informed here Thursday night of the potential danger from a recent spillage of chemicals at a local firm. Officials of the Bureau of Hazardous Waste told the gathering because the chemicals were diluted, it is believed presently that the potential negative impact is minimal. They said the chemicals are currently being tested by the Health Department, with an analysis scheduled for June City-Coun- 1. The facility that had the spillage is Laminated Technology. The chemicals were part of a glue it manufactures for its laminating process. The glue spilled form the company property into a nearby subdivision area. The chemicals contained in the glue are phenol and ketone. The levels in the glue of both these chemicals were pretty low, according to Brent Bradford of the Bureau of Hazardous Waste. Bradford said if a certain element is found by the lab in ketone, it may have to be treated as a hazardous waste, however. He added it is not a good idea to let children play in the area. The facilitys manager, Meivin Boehland, was present at the meeting to explain what happened. He said there simply was a runoff after some glue had been dumped on the company property. Continued on page 7 four are: First Veronica runner-up- , Rouska, age 12. seventh grade, modern dance, daughter of Moroni and Monte Rouska; Second runner-up- , Jayme Davis, 14, ninth grade, dramatic skit, daughter of Mike and Judy Davis; Roxeanne Third runner-up- , Mecham, 14, ninth grade, dance, Dee and Maxine Jackman, Tasha Miller, Fourth runner-up- , 15, ninth grade, dance, Sam and Sharon Miller. Judges also honored the Miller girl West Valley as Miss Personality, while the title of Miss Photogenic went to Shannon Baldree, daughter of Kati Jacobs and Tim Baldree and whose foster parents are Frank and Linda Gale. Held at Trinity Methodist church, Friday night's pageant was judged by Lana Gray, Dave Watson and Arlo James. Numerous businesses in the area provided gifts for the contestants and helped offset cost of the production, according to pageant chairman Bettie Harrison, who also served as emcee Continued on page 7 - 15 Projects To Get CDBG Funding by I ui 1. Huff Green sheet stall ft l iter Distribution of Community Development block grant funds was approved by th? City Council here Thursday nigth. The funds, which are provided by the federal Housing and Urban have Development Department, been divided among 15 projects in the city. The most controversial is construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on both sides of 3785 South from 6400 West to 6660 West. About $172,000 is designated toward the project, which will also include storm drain and cross guttering. Three deaths have occurred block within the stretch of street in four years. Two of those took place in 1986 when Michael Lee was killed on Dec. 16 while walking to school and former PTA president Genile Gardner was killed in May while walking home from a meeting. About $230,000 of the funds is set aside for housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income residents. Based on age, income and need, the West Valley Housing Authority gives deferred or three percent interest loans to eligible residents. The rehabilitation is done by local conWEST VALLEY. $801,800 in pavilion will be on the west side of 1950 West at about 3700 South District No. 2 is West Valleys newest park, lying just east of 2200 West and north of 3800 South. Another $50,000 was set aside for the housing authoritys emergency home repair and minor maintenance program. West Valley residents who qualify as low to moderate income can have minor work and emergency repairs made on their homes. Up to $1,500 for homeowners and $500 for renters can be done. Another $35,000 will be used to e code enforcement employ a officer in low to moderate income neighborhoods. The officer will place special emphasis on enforcing ordinances dealing with solid waste accumulation, unlawful dumping, inoperable vehicles, weedy lots, unsecured vacant structures and maintenance of dwellings. A study involving research and to design of 3500 South from 3200 West will use $15,000 from the CDBG funds Inventory of existing conditions, a market study and a collaborative effort to solve commercial and residential problems in the area will be produced. Another $10,000 will pay for partial construction of a center for physically and mentally disabled adults. The Work Activity Center will operate tractors. Another $90,000 is set aside for a the facility, which will serve 110 revolving loan fund, with the intent adults. The center will be located at 2300 So. 1400 West. to stimulate new business or expanThe city will also contribute sion in present businesses. of a $10,000 toward construction District No. 2 park will have a foot picnic pavilion built as a transient shelter in Salt Lake City. result of $52,000 from the grant. The Continued on page 7 lf full-tim- |