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Show i r? BEAVER vlk- - Published at Milford, Utah 84751 PRICE 25? M Em - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1983 - VOL. - NO. 83 Y 9 s Future projects occupied most of the Milford City Council's time Monday evening. The meeting started with a public hearing at 6:30p.m. on the Silver Sage Annexation proposal. Most of the principals were present to explain their plans, and agreed to suggestions by the Mayor and Council. Later In the meeting, the Council approved the annexation proposal with changes on recommendation of the Planning Commission. Kim Wallace of Bush and Gudgel reported on the favorable progress of the sewer project, made recommendations on the cemetery addition and presented a proposal to the City for Bush and Gudgel to act as city engineers, and discussed the application for the swimming pool. Councilman Davis reported that Craig Sparks and Frank Seigmiller of the Utah Department of Transportation had met with him and other Council members on the airport project. Funding looks good and present plans would include all aspects of the project except extending the runway. A complete overhaul of the runway, new lights and extending the apron are anticipated. Councilman Maxey reported that Western Satellite is nearly completed with running cable, and will be soliciting customers ma ii ii ON MOVING: The 20 megawatt power plant construction at Roosevelt Springs Just keeps on growing, though it's difficult for the untrained eye to visualize the final result, even though we've seen an KEEPS si Gene Sturznegger, DisEngineer, discussed the options for upgrading the geothermal road with the County Commission last Thursday. But despite the high degree of use, and continual upkeep necessary to keep it passable, prospects for immediate upgrading seem pretty remote. The county would like to have the UtahDept. of Transportation take the road over, but that requires legislative action, which seems remote in this legislature. The precedent has been set in several instances according to the Commissioners. UDOT built and put on the state system the Brush. to Berrlllium road, Mt. Holly, and the Cedar Breaks to Panquitch road to name a few. Sturznegger, while recognizing the need, and certainly the development warrants immediate attention, Indicated that chances of doing anything this year were slim. However he agreed to look into energy impact funds, which may be avail-ab- le and to set up a meeting between the Commissioners and the State Road Commission to determine what can be done. The Commission discussed the new construction at trict 5 , U-1- 53 - " i a w artist's conception. This big crane moves supplies and materials from ground level to the top of the platform which now is close to 40 feet. us a fpetoBal read n the Beaver Road Shed, and gave Atkin Const. 30 days to get well into the construction or the Job will be given to the next lower bidder. Road Supervisor Marshall was instructed to notify Atldn Const. . They also discussed fencon both and ing U-sides of the road to keep range cows from getting on the road and causing accidents. The County met with representatives of both county banks, First Interstate and Utah Independent. The County has been concerned about placing all county funds in local banks, where ' they would not be covered by insurance. However, it was explained that those funds exceeding FDIC limits would still be protected by the Treasurer's bond. County However, this places a burden on the County Treasurer if something should happen. Both banks assured the Commission that they do not have loans to foreign countries, or with banks that! do, so they feel that the County's funds are assured. While It's only for short periods of time, the County deposits sometimes reach as high as 2 12 million dollars. FDIC only insures up to $100,000. 21 ; iiiaffT 30 The Comm ission approved the Drug and Alcohol Council budget. However, they reiterated that the County will fund the program only to the point where it finances itself through rehabilitation funds from DUI con- victions. . Don Chrlstensen and Brent Farnsworth met with the board to explain plans for the rehabilitation of the Beaver. Fish Hatchery. Funds are expected to be available from the $3.30TroutStamppassed by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Jetta Davie was appointed as Minersville Justice of the Peace. The vacancy when no one filed for oc-cur- ed the position in the last election. They discussed the application for $35,000 block grant which they need to expand the Jail facilities. They reluctantly agreed to increase the transit room tax to three percent, with a 0 spilt with ColorCoun-tr- y Advertising. They said that It was hard to justify when local money was not being used. However, the other five counties have gone along with the increase. Kirk Jones and David Hahn were added to the Advertising Committee. Attorney Christiansen updated the Commission on pending litigation. TheCoun-t- y has denied any responsi70-3- bility. vjoatucr I The following weather information is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weatherstation: 0 February 1 35 19 February 2 34 165 T February 3 33 21. T February 4 33 21 .01 0 February 5 42 25 0 February 6 43 22 0 February 7 50 35 Precipitation last year to date, 2.92". This year to date, 3.35". At 2:00 p.ro. they opened bids on the lots In Milford. Neil Bradshaw submitted the only bids at $261.00 per lot. They were accepted. Bid openings for diesel fuel Were awarded to the low bidder, Baldwin Conoco and unleaded gas went to Erlckson Dist. in Beaver, Bailey Dist. in Minersville, and Milford Chevron In Mil-fofor the new police cars. They agreed to give the old grader to Beaver City if they fix it up. Estimated cost is $4,500 to $5,000. (Continued on Page 2) rd Pettey reported Mayor that they had paid Bulloch and Child the final payment which had been under dispute. EDA had notified the city that they would not make final payment to the city unless they paid the disputed $13,412.71. However, EDA refused to participate. Council approved $50.00 each for the Round Robin basketball program and the Sterling Scholar program. Russell Booth met with the Board on the Industrial Park, presenting a draft of the new brochure and reHe questing suggestions. said he'd had a productive meeting with the city's industrial board. He's made numerous contacts, but has no hot prospects to date. Booth gave his approval to the new protective but the Attorney requested they be put on the next agenda for adoption. It was felt that the gas and diesel bids were not sufficiently low, that they would shop for prices, when they needed the tank filled. They passed Resolution 3, and ordinances 3 3, and and proposed that everybody get their recom -mendations on model ordinances completed so that they can have books printed and then work from there. There was some argument, that they should get the ordinances in shape before adopsince history ting them, would indicate that changes and review are slow incoming. Councilwoman Yount asked that the parking in front of the Post Office be enforced and that an additional yellow space be provided. She said that people were parking in the yellow, while they went to the restaurant, keeping those want-- ; ing to go to the Post Office from being able to find parking, cov-eran- ts, 55-8- 84-8- 85-8- Call 387-288- 1 With News Of Friends, Neighbors and Relatives. 'V m.- Hannah Jones, 96, was the oldest lady attending Beaver's birthLADY; day celebration last Friday. Maurine Sly gives her a kiss after presenting her with a corsage. Osborn Photo 6Hl 89tB (M'SWG isenGisf niliity Mayor Christiansen stated that he believed the City had never agreed that the name Cache Valley Dairy would be on the Beaver City sign. He felt the City had agreed to put the word "cheese" or "creamery" rather than Cache Valley Dairy. Christiansen's Mayor recommendation that Carol Smith be appointed to the Hospital Board for a one-ye- ar term was approved. Christiansen's Mayor recom mandation that Beaver City join the Utah Public Power Association, was approved. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith met with the City Council and requested the City road 1575 North and 300 West er be opened as a road so that the school district could pick up their children without having to back up the bus. The request was approved. The City Recorder was Instructed to make reservations to the annual ICPA meeting for Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Mi- Electrical Installation Fee, of the Electric Light System, will be amended to reflect the City Council decision. All voted in favor of the motion. (a) A lengthy discussion was held on dog licenses and Just Between . Mr. Roger Kesler met with the City Council to discuss the deteriorating roads in High Country Estates. Mr. Kesler indicated the roads are falling apart even with light traffic using them. Mr. Kesler like to would know what the City's policy is going to be on repairing the roads. City Manager Baker and the City Council felt that the roads are going to be non -- repairable and that the road base would probably have to be changed. The matter was tabled for further investigation and study. Councilman Willesen and City Manager Baker report- ed on their investigating of a cat Grader wnicn tin County will donate to the City for their use if the City will have the grader repaired. City Manager Baker reD-- 12 ported that the maximum approximate cost to repair the grader motor will be $4,500. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City should obtain the grader from the County and authorize City Manager Baker to have it repaired. It was the consensus of the City Council that Councilman Willesen should work with officer Nowers and obtain an inventory of Beaver City's property. A discussion was held on the outside the City water connections which presently must be paid year-roun- d whether used or not. Also, the fees to connect and disconnect the water and electric meters were discussed at length. After the discussion, Councilman Bradshaw moved, Councilman Smith seconded, Beaver City allow all outside the City water connections to be disconnected if the owner so desires and the monthly fee will not have to be paid while disconnected. The Water Ordinance and Electric Ordinance should be amended to read that the fee to connect water or power inside the City limits shall be $5.00 per connection and the fee to connect water or power outside the City limits shall be $10.00 per connec- tion. Chapter 39, Section 9 of the Waterworks System and Chapter 18, Section 4 YQQS the matter was tabled for Investigation until the next City Council meeting. The City Recorder was instructed to bid the hanging and perfotaping of the sheet rock at the Senior Citizens Center. You And Me By N. E. 'Red" Wilson fair-weath- ller. franchise. -- OLDEST sooh.'"-I- t was noted that they had not yet paid the city for work and expenses of the mi t ! lilBJGGtS ftilO Off Qflftafl 0 i iii u - . fci 7 v---- 6 "l cried because I had no shoes, til I met a man without any feet." -0- For the past thirty years The economy is taking its toll on all of us. And who's, to say who is the worst hit. V It's the constant topic of conversation at almost every ; gathering. Even the morning coffee clatch, doesn't have any answers. What's it going to take to straighten things out and can it be done without a depression, even worse than that of the 30's? -0- - see Is it the man out of a job. Most have unemployment andor job insurance, and are able to maintain their previous life style? At least for a time. Is it big industry, which records loss after loss, year after year but somehow still manages to pay divi- dends to their stockholders? How about the senior citizen, most on a pension or social security, atic-cost with of living autom- in- creases each year? But most have their homes paid for, can maintain their lifestyle about the same as before. Is it the farmer, eaten upon on the one hand with high equipment costs, high power bills, and low prices for his product? Or how about the small business man? How can he be hurting, when he sells his service for a profit, all the retailer has to do is buy wholesale and sell retail? How can you lose? -0- - In reality, the small business including farmers are the worst aff. Even worse than the man without a job. The man without a job at least has unemployment or at worst welfare, and free surplus food. The small business must deplete his reserves to keep up the payments, to protect his lnvestlment. He's got no profit guarantee but he's got to pay more social security on his employees than they pay their selves. He shoulders the total burden for unemployment, both state and federal. Besides income taxes In case he has any-- he coll-ec- ts and pays sales taxes, property tax on his business, real estate, personal property and equipment. Fully thirty percent of his time or else he hires someone to do it-- so that food-stam- - -0- - We look around us to who is the worst hit. he can fill out all those government forms. ps, laws have been written to benefit big business. The Huge bigger the better. chains have driven out all but the most stubborn small businessman, out of busi- ness. Corporate farms have tax advantages that aren't available to the little guy. And because they are generally owned by foreign Invetors, or those who need a tax write-of- f profit is seldom a motive. -- 0 Yes, its the little independent who Is taking the whipping in this recession. The back bone of the free enterprise system. Both on the state and eral level, Its the big guys who get the attention. They fed- are the ones with federal subsistance. They're the ones who get balled out when they make the wrong de- cisions. Meanwhile, bankruptcies are at an all time high. It's mostly the little fellows who are failing now. But if the feds go belly up, and the banks have to call in their the conglomerates loans, will topple. -0- - Then with everything at rock bottom, it will be the little guy who picks up the pieces, with his push cart, and hole in the wall business. The exodust from industry will be back to the land. Think it canthappen?Just watch if OPEC crumbles! If Mexico can't pay their bills! If inflation continues to run rampant In the world. You think Reagan's doing such a bad job! Put yourself in his shoes for a day. Try walking that tight rope. It's not as simple as you think. -0- - The solutions are drastic! There is no easy way! We may be nearing the end of an era. There will be changes, and we won't be able to count on a cost of living increase each year. Some will fail and must start over. Almost everybody will suffer setbacks. But the one thing we must not lose sight of Is the Democratic Republic of the United States of America, and the constitution that makes it possible. Because, so matter how far we fall, It provides the ladder to pull ourselves back. And maybe well learn from our mistakes. - |