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Show Page A6 Thursday, December 29, 1988 Park Record Millions bilked fromTimp center A legislative audit releasing April 19 supported charges that the director direc-tor and seven other employees of the Timpanogos Mental Health Center were pocketing contract money which did not belong to them. The center, which provides mental health care to residents of Summit, ' Utah, and Wasatch Counties, has been bilked out of $3.5 million by employees over the last four years, according to the audit. In 1987, $1.5 million over and above salaries ended end-ed up in the bank accounts of the named employees. The center receives more than $8 million annually an-nually from contracts with the state. Three of the eight employees, all of whom were suspended without a it i . Kffta BSK? 0,d houses above below, are moved to new Park City locations. April 17. They are executive director Glen Brown, finance director Craig Stephens, and program director Carl Smith. Although Smith and Stephens both cited salary changes as one of their reasons for leaving, Brown said he resigned because his effectiveness had been reduced by the suspension. L M 1 A "7 Vf .. A " v.. i ' CT-.' ( .,,;! ' '"-- . . - -. , .J,.: : " ... City water supplies low A severe drop in one of the city's water tanks in early June provoked Public Works Director Jerry Gibbs to let city council members know the city water supply was "in real serious condition." The half-million gallon Thaynes Canyon tank, which supplies the Thaynes area subdivision, dropped to three feet of silt-laden water June 15, said Gibbs. It prompted calls to the public works department from residents who complained their water was cloudy, but that was the least of it. Fire danger was a much greater concern, said City Manager Arlene Loble. "What that means is if we had had a fire in the Thaynes area, we would not have been able to respond." res-pond." Assistant Public Works Director, John Lind, said the drop was due to "people getting carried away with . watering beyond the twenty minute limit." Noting Park City is "landscape "land-scape intensive," Lind said although all the city's tanks were connected, extensive watering in any on area could drain a particular source like the Thaynes tank. Lucas chooses Summit County - i The Year in H&eview ""'"'V 1 1 11 "" " ' "'-WW. f -,' t.'-f .jniima i ii,....i..,ili,ii.i,iiiiliiiui iiji in a. Champagne corks flew April 6 as Tom Flinders, Summit County Commission Com-mission Chairman, told a packed audience au-dience Lucas Western had chosen a site outside Park City for its new manufacturing plant. Lucas, formerly Western Gear, had been debaKno wW ih of the three finalist municipalities it would chose for its 200-employee facility since January when it announced it would move to Utah. "I'm very happy to announce the selection has been made and it's Summit County," said a beaming Flinders. Mike Rott, manager of the new plant, said Park City's high quality school district and an excellent economic proposal submitted by Summit County figured in the selection. i. I h ft ' m t-VThi TfflT. Ai ifiVwi ill Old houses are moved for ski run Thi Park City Vision Cntr 649-5200 750E.HWV24J Accost It ilrMt. North of tht Yarrow (HIIIProtKiormBWg. Large selection of frames and sunglasses Emergency lens service available Contact lens specialist W Robert S. Briggs P.P. Dsz Dr. of Optometry Teachers object to contract V Utah A pretty, great state. Park City teachers walked out of a September Back-to-School Night in response to the district asking the teachers to pick up the bill for a health insurance increase. The ' walk-out stemmed " from a dispute over contract negotiations between the district and the teachers which had been in the running runn-ing since May. The issue came up when teachers were given a memo from district business administrator Burke Jolley informing them they would be realizing a $27 monthly payroll increase in-crease in health insurance. The district had known about the increase since April, but due to recent re-cent budget shortfalls district officials of-ficials decided the money to pay for the increase would have to come from the teachers. The teachers accepted a proposal made by the Park City Board of Education in a Sept. 21 meeting. In a 2-1 vote, teachers signed a two-year contract which maintained all oi their salary steps and lane changes. The proposal maintained the teachers would still operate on a 184-day contract. The district agreed to pick up the health insurance costs for two years at the current rate. V " i" ; ' W '; 5l 8 An binatlwestNe ..Kana-flr'sfc- LiirS MI - ftt 11U V . ..Apn pa' ly . a ft AT $ 5 V" u s 649 .5400 and' The remaining "free" house offered of-fered by the Park City Ski Area was moved in late August, marking the third historic house to be moved to make room for a new ski run into Old Town. The house, located at 713 Woodside Ave., was the third to be moved within the past year. The others, one located a 712 Norfolk Ave., was moved mov-ed in Nov. '87, and another at 705 Woodside Ave. was relocated in July 88. The three homes were put on the market by the ski area in August, 1987 for an unbeatable price free. The price did not include moving the structures or purchasing a lot to put the house on. The offer attracted numerous potential buyers. The ski area had to extend its original deadline to have all the houses moved by spring of '88. The last house was scheduled to be demolished, a plan which was called off at the last minute when a group, Horizon Trust Reality, decided to go with the move. "It was a semi-miracle that they all got moved," said President of PCSA Phil Jones. "It took a long time." SUMMIT COUNTY STATE OF UTAH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PlanningBuilding Director-Summit County, State of Utah. (Salary $26,000 to $32,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.) Appointed by and responsible to three-member Board of County Commissioners, Position requires familiarity with zoning ordinances, experience with building permit applications and plans examination, knowledge of redevelopment agency aspects and economic development projects desirable. Job Description: Incumbent is the principle county planner and supervises the planning building department. Will study, develop and analyze plans, programs or suggestions for planning and zoning, prepares presentations to planning and zoning commission and county commissioners, evaluates land use applications and makes analysis of impact related to economics, physical environment and compatability with county master plan. Administers and enforces zoning ordinances and building safety codes. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Planning or Public Administration plus 3 years related experience. Masters Degree may substitute for one year's experience. Submit resume and references to Chairman, Summit County Commission, P.O. Box 128, Coalville, Ut. 84017, by January 7, 1989. is . ..: j,i , . i' :- - " ' " , - -. . X Hi?: 1 . ' !1n .'' ' -u ' '! 1? - . . . ..:..-n - - --.-J I JUST LISTED Unobstructed Deer Valley panorama. Fully furnished, beautifully decorated. Elegant rooms; gourmet kitchen, dramatic hot tub room, home office, family room, play room. Ownership includes Deer Valley Athletic Club membership-tennis, membership-tennis, swimming. 133 Solamere $495,000. Carol Agle 649-4400 CAROL AGLE Carol was Coldwell Banker's Park City number one closer in 1987. She recently participated in the sale of "Z Place" on Main Street. A California transplant , Carol and Coldwell Banker are a great team to work for you. 608 MAIN ST, LOWER HILLS MALL An intriguing investment consideration, 608 Main Street consists of 5 floors; 4 retail commercial floors topped by a penthouse. The prime site measure 50 X 75 , with a zero-lot line situation. Located near the base of Park City's historic Main Street District. 608 Main St. $1,050,000. Carol Agle 649-4400 ON THE SLOPES You can't get any closer than this. This project has the highest occupancy rate in Park City. Two pools, ski-tuning rooms, underground parking, elevators, on-site management. Fully furnished. Best priced 3 bedroom ($159,000) and the only listed studio loft ($102,500) available in Snowflower project. Carol Agle 649-4400 PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE Near McDonald's at 1-80 Park City Junction. High traffic count. Great for convenience store, fast food, commercial piece. Good water rights-sewer rights-sewer and water to property. HiRh visibility location. For details call Carol Agle 649-4400 ri . ? ,t- i ,. i -'l Li- GZi REAL ESTATE DEER VALLEY, INCREDIBLE PRICE Open views. Owner customized, never in rental pool. Bedroom paneling, custom bathroom layout, jacuzzi room, miniblinds, hot water tap in garage. This unit is a steal at this , price. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,548 sq. ft. 2385 Queen Esther $162,000. Carol Agle 649-4400 Expect the best 1750 Park Avenue 649-4400 i |