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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, AUGUST 22, 1984 Proposed Bum Plant Returns For Still Another Turn he added. TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor By Several options would be open to the board, Com. Gerlach indicated, including placing the plant on the North Davis Refuse Disposal site in South Weber-althou- gh the site Utah where Department of Transpond" portation currently is located near Weber Basin Water Conservancy headquarters was mentioned by Mr. Jefferies. FARMINGTON - Calling it what one county commissioner terms one last chance," city councils are once again faced with whether or not a burn plant should be supported. -- so-call- IN THIS a special service district is being discussed, where participating cities and the unincorporated county would own and A HIGHER tipping fee would be required due to greater distance from HAFB where steam would be used for power generation, Mr. Gerlach said, but that fee could possibly be lowered later, adding, I cant but feel because we can operate it we participate in the profits (and) everybody perhaps can be satisfied. Upgrading of both NARD and construction of a transfer station from Bountiful Area Refuse Disposal plant are included in projected costs, mayors were told, with possibility Bountifuls 55 acres at BARD could be returned for that citys use. The plant would be built to handle 400 tons a day refuse. control the facility while of Chicago would operate it. at least for 20 years. County Com. Harry Gerlach pointed to the district as one last chance to consider the issue that's generated studies and discussion for three years, and told the mayoral council of governments, last week, look at it with an eye to the future in a positive--vs- . negative light, pointing to possibilities for sale of electrical power even to where Layton might set up its own power company. An industrial park might also adjoin the site, utilizing that power while creating more tax revenue, he said. Katy-Seghe- rs would only be obligated to operate the plant for 20 years, or bond payback period, and even if HAFB were closed, the federal government must continue purchasing the steam, it was noted. A public hearing is slated before the county commission Sept. 5 at 10 a.m., during their regularly scheduled meeting in the commission chambers. That body will have final vote on the districts creation. County Asst. Attorney Gerald Hess said oral or written protests can be presented in that session. IF MORE than 50 percent of those representing the assessed taxable property file against the district within 15 days following the hearing it cant be approved, he added. Otherwise, commissioners must decide. The county commission signed a resolution earlier this month indicating intent to study the district possibility, faced with an Aug. 14 deadline, with Com. Gerlach indicating there wasnt time to convene the solid waste board although several key members were contacted. THE BURN plant has been discussed by proponents as needed because both landfills arent inexhaustable garbage sources, although n QUESTIONING the action was Mayor council whose Hamblin, unanimously city denied a conditional use permit for the usly-discussed plant earlier this year. We (council of governments) decided to continue the solid waste committee and look at garbage (problems), he said. 1 had the understanding we would look at solid waste alternatives. This is just a direct tracking of the burn plant. Expressing an urgency to cities deciding if they want to join the special services district, Wasatch Front Regional Council Executive Director Will Jefferies said a recently signed presidential Deficit Reduction Act will limit as issuance of industrial revenue bonds--suc- h would finance the plant-aft- er Jan. 1, making it difficult to gain approval due to a strict ceiling that must be split around the state. POSITIVE ASPECTS to a district vs. private ownership for a plant would include a lower interest rate, far less risk and substantial In addition, a local economic advantages. representative board could set policies, he said. A city signing intentions to join and participate could later pull out. But those not joining now-eitvoting no to the resolution or enfecting similar response by not voting by only participate later at board Sept. discretion. New entities would have no vote. AND WHILE Nel-do- previo- Y three-memb- her 10-co- Katy-Seghe- rs er SQUARE DANCERS The Moonlighters Square Dance Clbb officers are, president, Eddie atid Joni Glashien, Bountiful; vice president. Jack and Margie White, Salt Lake City; secretary, Kent and Susan Ward, Bountiful, and directors are Tom and Janice Walker, Clearfield and past president, Ken and Pearl Hilton, Farmington. Layton Investigation: No THIS GROUP of officers is doing an excellent job and look forward to a fun winter of dancing. The new beginners dance class of the Moonlighters Square Dancers will start on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Bountiful Community Church, 150 N. 400 E., Bountiful. The dan By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor - GREAT SALT LAKE Even with the breeching of the Southern Pacific Railroad causeway, diking of the Great Salt Lake appears to be the only way to protect some public facilities in Davis County. . - ADMINISTRATIVE areas that would be helpful to the city Even today, after the spring periencing in Utah to significant Things have runoff' is completed, Great Salt council in making a decision as to changed markedly from 20 years Lake has risen to a point that it is ing to discuss findings of the two how to proceed will be outlined, he ago when no records of agreements literally lapping at the Bay Area month long investigaand We did Refuse Disposal (BARD) landfill in said, adding, to say whether there were kept, tion into city finances and operawill be criminal prosecution now--- I because that things way everyone West Bountiful and South Davis Sewer Treatment Plant a short distions.) dont know, The final judgment has knew everyone. tance not been made. Hecalled some of By TOM BUSSELBERG away. NOW, COMPLEXITIES rangthe findings of a serious nature LAYTON Although no wideing from redevelopment to animal AS A result of the extreme conindicating more than we had control problems tax any single spread corruption was found in studied. been over the lake level and the has cern written mind and thought agreerequire Layton, Lorin Martin says itll be it could cause to the public the he damage findings for if decide said, council to Calling to the ments, example, city up said further Martin Com. Glen E. Saunders Mr. facilities have to inwritten policies may adding criminal prosecution should be some said found the Flood Committee we conductthings good, very County be concerning voked. prepared some not very good, calling the ing of private business during pub- has recommended that money be THE COUNTY attorney was recurrent investigation lic or government working hours, appropriated by the State to proLayton ferring to the tect these facilities. Probe-o- r very difficult. in addition. investigation of city available to the ACTION options accounting-relateprocedures that was initiated, after being incity council will be explained, crin from nothing to formed of supposed problems by said further, he the with minal met He city charges, employees. council in late May and initiated ' stressing use of public funds must be considered and scrutinized the investigation, with the sheriff s more closely than in a private busioffice, anticipating completion in a CENTERVILLE Those who went to the polls, Tuesday ness,. referring to public trust month. night, mayve noticed one less name on the ballot in School and a need for the public to know of work Now, nearly District Precinct 3. and many interviews later, Mr. appropriate action will be taken where problems exist. Martin says he hopes to have met KAREN SMITH of Centerville, who had filed for the post that Referring deliberately vaguely to with the city council in a closed serves residents in Centerville, Farmington, part of Kaysville, all session to outline findings and reproblems not vague to Layton or Fruit of Heights and part of Layton, decided to withdraw several I said Martin Mr. the county, lease a report by weeks ago. Unfortunately, the notice of that fact didnt appear in ' exwhat lot were to a attribute or sooner. one-ha- growing pains. often-time- s. lf - - far-reachi- ng phase-evaluati- THOSE needing any further information on the beginners class can contact Eddie Glashien at or Jack White, 295-546- 2 During the past summer the Moonlighters Square Dance Club has had an exciting and fun summer. They held the annual steak fry for members and their families at the Washington Park in Parleys Canyon in June. THERE WAS also the Mini National Dance at the State Capitol in June. During July, many of the members attended the Days of 47 Street Dance in Salt Lake City. Then there was the yearly Flaming Gorge Dance during July. The past club caller, Clarence Eskridge, has retired and moved to Wyoming, so the club is pleased to have as the caller, Mike Dabling, from Ogden and his Taw, Sharon Dabling. Mike has had several years of calling in the Ogden area and club members are glad to have them. They are doing a fantastic job. Mike also calls for several other clubs in the Ogden area, kj Is There A Dike COUNTY officials said the facilities primarily two sewage treatment plants and a garbage landfill be protected from the lakes rising water next spring. (Editors Note: The Layton City Council and county attorney have set a 7 a.m. Thursday closed meet- cers invite anyone who is looking for fun or is bored, not knowing what to do, this is the answer you need, come square dancing, it gives you a whole new life. 973-295- 2. many time projections have been tossed around from one-1- 0 years for BARD and upwards of 20 at NARD. uld New officers of the Moonlighters Square Dancing Club for the coming year are left to right Janice and Tom Walker, directors; Joni and Eddie Glashien, president; Pearl and Ken Hilton, past presidents; and Margie and Jack White, vice presidents. - on-- He noted that the recommendaAlready the lake level is just over tions are asked to be included in the 4,209 feet above sea level and. is statewide package expected to rise at least two feel next spring. Lake officials express Gov. Scott M. Matheson will submit to the State Legislature during ed concern earlier this summer that a special session scheduled for a hot, dry summer would be next month. needed to evaporate the lakes BOTH SEWER treatment plants water. located in south Davis County as THUS FAR, this has not hap-- 1 well and the landfill site are seriously in danger of being heavily pened. And although the Southern Paciaffected if the lake level continues fic Railroad causeway, that sepato rise next spring. Commissioner Saunders said rated the north and south arms qf county officials bordering the the lake, was breeched about three weeks ago, this has not caused Great Salt Lake met with the governor about a month ago and pre- much change in the lake level. liminary concepts of a diking propTHE BREECHING OF about osal were discussed. It was at that time that the governor decided to 1,000 feet of the causeway has reput the financing proposal for dik- duced the south arm of the lake -ing on the special Legislative Ses- where the majority of the river flow enters about a foot, but lake offision. cials are still mighty concerned. LAKE OFFICIALS, who have been studying the rise and fall of the lake level for many years, beOKAY lieve the lake will reach 4,211 feet Suitor--Yesir; Ive a plan next year very close to the wL, can save you money. behigh since record keeping Father-A- ll take her. son; right, Mormon of the the arrival at gan be and to her. good Pioneers in 1847. - flood-contr- ol j - - all-ti- s, d full-blow- Withdraws From Vote On Davis School Board - 500-hou- Silver Age: Sign Up! or Clipper as intended. Citing family considerations as preventing Mrs. Smith from filing for a four year term, she said her understanding was it would be only a two year term. the Davis Reflex-Journ- al SHE HOLDS executive positions in the PTA and has three children attending Centerville Elementary School. We regret any inconvenience this articles omission may have created. Animal Control Probe There is still room on the Elko bus for 10 people. Call the Silver d for two $14 per perAge, days, Sept. son, includes transportation, room and fun packs. 546-220- 1, fun-fille- 25-2- 6, THE 1984 Governors Conference on Aging will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Symphony Hall in Salt Lake City beginning at 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Day at the Utah State Fair will be Wednesday,. Sept. 12. Fairgrounds open at 2 p.m. Admission is $1. REMEMBER THE Silver Age offers lunch everyday at 11:30 a.m. Ceramics, oil painting, pool, pinnochle, needlework, lots of fun and the warmest, most loving people in Davis County. Join us, wed love to have you. Menus for the week of Aug. 27 include: MONDAY, Aug. 27, baked fish, spudnix, coleslaw, rolls, watermelon and cake. Tuesday, Aug. 28, turkey sandwich, potato salad, tomatoes, and cucumbers, gingerbread WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, beef and vegetable casserolej salad, rolls, cookies, applesauce. Thursday, Aug. 30, pizzans, green beans, cantaloupe and brownies. FRIDAY, Aug. 30, baked ham, yams, zucchini, buttered, rolls, np apple pie ( funds. By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor FARMINGTON - Demotion of Noal Evans as supervisor of the Davis County Animal Control Shelter was announced by Commissioner Harold Tippetts. "But we do not have evidence to warrant criminal complaints being filed at this time, the county attorney emphasized. -- AT A HASTEDLY called press conference Monday afternoon, Com. Tippetts said Mr. Evans would be demoted but not fired -from his post and would be placed on one-yeprobation as an employee in the same department. Com. Tippetts said the action would be effective today (Wednesday) and that more information would become available to the public regarding allegations which led to a investigation by the Davis Countys Sheriffs Department. - ar two-mon- th COUNTY ATTORNEY Loren Martin said criminal complaints have not been ruled out at this time, and the case is still open for further investigation. He said the dismissal stemmed from allegations of cruelty to animals, theft and misuse of public COM. TIPPETTS said the investigation showed less than desirable conditions exist at the center; there have been questionable activities going on; and there is some evidence of animal cruelty in the past - but to what extent we dont know. There are many conflicting reports. He noted that an interm supervisor will be announced Wednesday (today) and that applications will be received for a new supervisor. He did not disclose the status of the other seven employees but indicated disciplinary action, if any, will not be taken until after Wednesday's Commission meeting. -- THE COMMISSION agreed that the investigation has brought to light many surprising activities at the center and stressed that a new set of strict guidelines, methods of record keeping, and operational procedures will be followed in the t, u |