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Show X Paysons new council rejects appointed officials list In a 14 city turned vote, the list of appointed officials was 3-- 2 down. Councilmen Steve Hanson, Mike Rogers, and councilwoman JoEllen Whitelock voted against approval of the list because they had some reservations concerning die employees. Payson City employees 1 eft the city council meeting that night wondering if they would return to a job the next morning. I feel like it was a slap in the face, said one employee. Mayor Curtis Arrington read the list of officials to the audience. In a surprise move, Hanson stated he could not vote for the list. Rogers and Whitelock also voted nay. The mayor was upset and questioned the motives of not letting him know prior to the meeting. "I am disappointed that I was not extended the courtesy of prior feelings ahead of time, Arrington said. The mayor would not continue until he knew who the feelings weie about and why. Hanson stated he would explain in a closed meeting regarding personnel. I only have reservations about one, maybe two, or not even that. Therefore, I must vote no at this time, said Hanson. After a pause, the mayor wanted to know why the three had voted no when they had prior notice of the approval. "How dare you question my vote on this issue said Hanson. Because the officials are appointed by the mayor, he stated, I dont need approval from the council. I will appoint them anyway, said Arrington. The disapproval waj aimed at no one person in the meeting, and the public was left unaware who the feelings were about. The employees who attended the meeting left in disbelief and wondered if they had a Do job the next morning. I report to work, or do I sleep in? they asked. After the council meeting council each adjourned, met member individually with the mayor to express feelings and reasons. It was 1 closed to the public. At a meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday morning, the mayor assured the employees that, "In my opinion, all of their jobs are 100 secure, he said. After the meeting, the councilmen were approached and asked the reasons they voted as they did in the meeting. Steve Hanson Councilman said, "I feel it is a personal matter that should be discussed Ottprimtcle i have tn a closeu nothing ployees. oHje Papon against Councilwoman Whitelock said, the em- JoEllen "I had some Wednesday January 1 3, 1988 Number 2 Volume 100 reservations regarding an indiall vidual. Unfortunately, the employees were on the same list. I was an official council member for only three days and felt that I could not make a fair judgment on any employee without having first had the opportunity to observe and research my questions. To offer a full vote of confidence, and then not give that support, is, in my mind, hypocritical. Basically, I bought myself some time to research. There was no collusion. Councilman Kent Fuellen-bacfeel strongly we said, have a competent, efficient city staff and everyone deserves a h 1 vote of confidence. ft V. Mez Stewart Councilman said, "I voted yes because I felt each of the appointed employees have been doing a good job. I am pleased with their performance and have no reason to vote against them. Mike Rogers Councilman said, I would like to vote on each individual, one at a time, then, if I have any reservations, I can sit down and discuss it and do some research. in a ) I s 1 $ 3-- 2 vote. "I feel that since five to six months have elapsed since receiving the applications, we should open the position to the public through the newspapers. This would let all local residents have a change and the new council members have a chance to review the applications, said Councilman Steve Hanson. "I have known Ned Deuel all my life and have nothing against him. But in fairness to the citizens, I must vote no, he said Mike Rogers Councilman also voted no. "I have no reservations about Ned Deuel, but feel it should be open to he said. JoEllen Whitelock also requested time to review the Council-woma- others, n position. Phippen was appointed to fill the interim period of Judge Bryson. At the time of Phippen s appointment, the city received about 20 applications. Arrington chose Deuel from the 20 applications. "I feel he is best qualified for the position. He had 28 years with the Utah Department of Public Safety, and hes my appointment. Kent Fuellen-bac- h Councilman said he concurred the appointment because Deuel had the qualifications. After discussion, the position will be advertised in the newspaper, requesting a local resident. The appointment will be made before February when Phippens interim is over. Rod Watkins, city administrator, received the Ted Bates Employee of the Year award. The award was established by Dave McMullin, city attorney, in memory of Ted Bates, former city recorder. Bates served the city under seven mayors. He died of a heart attack, and McMullin set 100 shares of UP&L stock aside for the award. Watkins was nominated by 150 people. A panel of seven decided that Watkins was best qualified. McMullin presented the award for the long hours He received of hard work. $272 from the stock earmarked for the award. received councilmen The new their assignments: Fuellenbach will be over water and sewer departments, Mountainlands Association of Arts Guild, Governments, Onion Days, Scottish Festival, and the high school. Stewart will preside over the golf course, planning and zoning, board of adjustments, and the golf committee and mens and womens association. begins his term Rogers serving over parks and recrea- - Send a message to state goverment The commercial says, Double your pleasure, double the fun. That could be the statement made by Richard and n, secretary In a 2 vote, Fuellenbach was appointed as mayor Hanson and Rogers voted against. Councilman Mez Stewart was appointed to the employee 3-- e. board of appeals. The majority of the board is comprised of employees. The board hasnt had to hold hearings, but is organized in the event there is a need for employees to take recourse. The council set the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. as the regularly scheduled meetings for Payson City Council In other business: Richard Bell was asppointed to the planning and zoning com- mission. The city council approved to payment of $157,933.21 Hamilton Brothers, general contractors of the power plant and generators. After completion of some minor things, the final inspection will be com- pleted. A Utah legislator is asking Utah County residents to send a message to State government. Drew Daniels (D- - 67) says he is sending a questionnaire to the people in his district to find out their view on several key issues. "I really cant represent the people in the district well unless I know for sure what they want, Daniels said. asks The questionnaire seventeen questions on issues taxes, spending, including paramutual betting at horse races and deregulation of the phone company. According to Daniels, one of the most controversial issues relates to a bill which would reimburse losses that occurred when a number of Thrift and Of Loan institutions failed. who lost the course, people money feel that the State was at fault and bears some responsiBut Daniels said. bility, most of the people who have called me on this issue say V.f tv.pyer maty should rot - . iwJ losses. i money in the higher interest Thrifts rather than the lower insured interest federally banks and thats not the taxpayers fault, Daniels said. I would really like to know what most of the people in the district feel should be done. Daniels represents District includes Salem, 67 which Payson, Santaquin, Goshen, Genola and Benjamin. He was first elected in 1986. Daniels thinks that many people are frustrated with State government because they feel they are powerless to change things. Its just not true that people are powerless, Daniels said. People have more power than they think. 1 was elected to take the peoples message to the legislature, and that is what I intend to do. Daniels said that he hopes for a large response to his, survey. "Let your voice be heard. Please help me send a message to State government oy filling out .his le :u. munf be held p.m. in the council work room to discuss items involving the golf course, including rates, golf carts, staffing, concessions, and equipment. The mayor announced a reception for the outgoing council members and civic leaders. It will be held on Friday, January 15th, at 7 p.m. in the banquet hall of the city center. It was announced that the basement of the civic center was being used during the winter months by the Black Hawk Archery Club for indoor shooting. He also explained there may be interest in a small-bor- e rifle shooting also. is Springville encouraging clubs, and he felt this might be something good for Payson also. Hanson also announced that the national clogging competition may be held in Payson on April bringing 1,000 The doggers to the cy e- ?n. - ; A work session will on January 13th at 7 newly-swor- n 8-- - i- ! 5 Twins are New Years babies ir treasurer. - Proud parents Richard and Cindy Adams cuddle their New Year ' s babies. tion, shops, economic development, UVIDA, chamber of commerce, redevelopment agency, revolving loan fund, the baseball association and and Equestrian Park. Hansons duties involve the electrical department, roads, irrigation, and solid waste departments, board of review, senior citizens, city band, and irrigation board. Whitelock is responsible for police and fire departments, ambulance department, library and library board, youth court, youth city council, community progress, Miss Payson, service clubs, and community calendar. She and Hanson will the beautification committee. The council reorganized the Munieiapl Building Authority with Hanson as chairman and Whitelock as with Rogers as ! : City council says wait on appointment of justice Mayor Curtis Arrington presented the name of Ned Deuel to the council to be approved as the new justice of the peace. The appointment was defeated it ...... Robert Burns Dinner this Saturday The third annual Robert Bums Dinner sponsored by the Payson Scottish Festival Association will be held Saturday, January 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Payson City Center Banquet Hall. Utah State Senator Eldon Money will preside over the event as Great Chieftain o the chosen for his puddin-rac- e leadership ability and Scottish background. Arch McCormack, a native Scot, will read Robert Bums poetry. Local dancers, instructed by Jan Webb, another native, will perform. Special music for listening and social dancing will be provided by the Salt Lake Celidh Band. Other entertainment will be of Payson Cindy Adams because they were the New Year Baby winners by Cindy delivering twins on New Years Day. I was feeling bad that we didnt get the tax deductions and I had no idea that we would have the New Year babies since I had been aware that the babies would have to be taken Cesarean Section. So when the nurse said we had won the New Year baby contest at Mountain View Hospital, we said Mrs. were excited, Adams. The twins, a boy and a girl, were bom at 11:06 and 11:08 a.m. The boy was the first in the birth order weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. The girl weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 19 Vi inches long. Dr. Steven Nance was the delivering physician. He had monitored Cindy for several months. He had determined she was carrying twins in September and through sophisticated sonograms had determined the sex, position, and size of the babies. Stated Mr. Adams, We could even see the features of their little faces. Richard Adams commented they had tried for two years to 373-015- INAUGURAL RECEPTION a chance to meet the new Payson City Council and their spouses, and to give your best wishes and thanks to to council out-goin- g members. Friday, January 15 7:00 - 9 00p.m. Payson City Center Banquet Flail 0, 465-293- Chamber of Commerce plans installation The annual Payson Chamber Installation Commerce will held be Tuesday, Banquet January 26, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. in the Payson City Center Auditorium. The public is of invited. will This years speaker be Mr. Will Fehr, editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. Those have attended who the banquet in previous years know that this event is traditionally one of Paysons finest evenings. Speakers have included Shar'ene Wells, Miss Wenca, v t it Ga's Dun -- M - -- - the -i w who is four years old. The Adams family received the following gifts donated from Payson area merchants: a half dozen red roses from Karens Warehouse Greenery, a $10 gift certificate from to Crow About, Something a $15 gift certificate from Smiths Food King, a case of oranges from Days Thriftway, 12 sandwich certificates from the Payson McDonalds, a $10 savings account from First Security Bank, a 16 pizza and pitcher of soft drink certificate from Fat Jacks Pizza, a $20 gift certificate from Christen- sens department store, two free meals at the Silver Rush Restaurant, a $25 gift certificate to the Mountain View and Shop, Hospital Gift Mountain View Hospital provided an extra mothers pack, two cases of baby formula, and a balloon bouquet. Congratulations to the RichAdams family for the birth of their twins - the Mountain View Hospital 1988 New ard piping and vocal solos, and the ceremony of the Haggis. Master chef Rick Bowyer of Sandy will direct food preparation. Bowyer is an avid Scottish athlete who competes each year at the Payson Scottish Festival. He is known for his excellence in the kitchen as well as on the field. This will prove to be the best dinner yet, said Helen Scott, president of the association. The main purposes of the dinner are to keep the Scottish heritage alive, have a good time, and raise money for the summer festival. For reservations, contact Marilyn Morgan, or Colleen at increase their family, and when they finally did conceive they were even more excited to get two children. Most of their friends have three children and they thought they would just be behind them in family size. Richard stated, "Weve waited a long time to hold our babies. The twins will be welcomed by their older sister, Carilyn, This to be years banquet promises equally as exciting. addition to this years speaker, awards will be presented to Payson residents who have obtained national recognition during the past year. There will also be musical performances and adult magical entertainment. The incoming president of the Chamber of Commerce will be Vemile Gasser. Tickets are $7.50, which includes a full banquet catered once again by Barbara Gleave. Tickets may be purchased from any director of the B.ll Hmn chamber, or In a f92v.'. id Year Babies! Mat ch of Dimes starts January 13th Nolan B. Money, M.D., who has a Family Practice in Payson, will be the speaker at the Mothers March of Dimes' meeting on Wednesday, January 13th, at 1:00 p.m. Paysons Comfort Inn graciously donated a room for this event. Roes Bakery provided the cookies and Steves Foodliner added the punch for all of the volunteers present. Mothers, representing the March of Dimes, will be marching door to door between January 18 and 25 collecting funds to fight birth defects. Payson mothers, under the direction of Mary Dockstader, have set a goal to raise $2,900 during this years march, said Doreen Hendrickson, March of Dimes Mothers March for representative southern Utah. Last year Payson raised over $2,330. We appreciate the support Payson always gives the Mothers March. said Hendrickson March of Dimes funds and research educational programs that help babies get a healthy start in life, said Jean Hatch, director of the I arch of Dimes Southern Utah w ; o health 1 ' .rai'led . ' ' Marne sou. kVHUiC UiV i -- - aV v UOk j je jr |