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Show flnofhor nnnnnnr BEAVER Published at Milford, Utah 84751 ? JL II J PRICE JArUARY r?:'V ill 86-- No, smwL .... v , I v JJ1 h 11 1 E30f nong for II II I i had been "juggled" Former City Manager. The following weather Information is provided by the National Weather Service compliments ofthe Milford Weather Station. 31 Dec. 30 45 .14 Dec. 3 28 33 .02 .hmmmA Phyllis Truiaan, right, was sworn In as Mayor of Mlnersville by Mlnersville Town Clerk Sub Carter. Phyllis Is the first woman to hold this Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. yVfaa.. as me resi ui position In Mlnersville, as well Beaver County. Photo byWllmaDavls fey 1& Fall school enrollments in the Beaver School District totaled 1,349 pupils this year, an increase of 12 or 0.9 over the number registered In 1984. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization. The study noted that enrollments state rose from for the entire 390,141 In 1984 to 403,305 In 1985, a gain of 13,164 pupils during the year. The rapid enrollment growth of the past few years will soon begin to slow down, however, according to the Foundation. Foundation analysts point out that the enrollment increase recorded for 1985 is below the estimates made at the time of the 1985 legislative session and Is significantly under the projections of 20,000 or more made earlier in the decade. Among the factors that have combined to temper enrollment growth in Utah are the following: 1. Utah's birthrate has peaked out and now is declining. It is estimated that there will be 37,300 live births in Utah this year and that this total is well below the peak of nearly 42,000 recorded in 1980. In contrast to the strong 2. in -- migration to Utah during the 1970s and early 1980s, there has been an apparent out -- migration of population during recent years. 3. Action by the 1982 Legislature in prescribing a uniform entrance date for kindergarten pupils has contributed to a slowdown In enrollment growth during the past VS. as a whole. several years. by 126inUtahandbyl68throughout the nation durlnjr this same This slowdown in' school enrollment growth should be good news to school administrators, legislators, and taxpayers. In the past, a substantial part of Increased spending in the state was devoted toward meeting the problems posed by the burgeoning school popula- tions. The Foundation report emphasized that one of Utah's major financial problems during recent years has been that its school enrollments were rising at the same time enrollments in other states were shrinking. Between the 1974-7- 5 and the 1984-8- 5 school years, enrollments in Utah Increased by 27 while they were declini-'.by approximately 13 throughout the nation. This strong divergence in school enrollment trends made it extremely difficult for Utah to keep up with other states in providing funding for education. Even though school outlays In Utah were rising much faster than the VS. average, the state continued to lose ground In the' funds provided per pupil. Over the past ten years, total school expenditures operating climbed by 190, compared with an increase of only 135 for the Utah indebtness growing Utah's growing state debt is requiring a substantial outlay each year to meet debt service charges, and these charges are taking an increasing share of available state This was reported by revenues. Utah Foundation, the private research organization in their latest analysis of state debt in Utah. The study indicates that during the 1950s and early 1960s, Utah was virtually free of any long-ter- m general debt. Since 1965, general obligation bonds totaling nearly $506 million have been Issued, of which $218 million still were outstanding The 1985 on October 3, 1985. Utah Legislature appropriated $51.5 million for debt service charges on the general obligation bonds plus $6.3 million to meet annual payments on certificates of participation for the 1985-8- 6 fiscal year. Although general debt in the state has risen substantially during recent years, the Foundation study observes that Utah still is not as heavily Indebted as many ofthe other states in the nation. At the close fiscal year, Utah's of the 1983-8- 4 general debt was equal to $165 per capita, or about 11.79 of the total annual general revenue. This compares with an average debt of $243 per capita, or 17.3 of total state revenue for the nation as a whole. Despite the national trend of greater state indebtedness, most of the Mountain States have avoided debt. Of the eight states with absolutely no general debt at the end of fiscal 1984, three were Mountain States (Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming). In addition, two other Mountain States (Idaho and New Mexico) were nearly free of general debt at the end of the 1983-8- 4 fiscal year. In addition to the general obligation debt, various departments, agencies, and institutions in Utah have issued more than $1 billion in revenue bonds. Most of these revenue bonds were Issued by the Utah Housing Finance Agency to provide capital for low and moderate-Income housing. Revenue bonds are backed only by designated revenue sources and are not a general obligation of the state. Foundation analysts point out that certificates of participation are another form of debt created by the state. Funds derived from the sale 3 51 4 38 42 38 5 6 26 0 0 0 0 22 26 23 23 24 .14 .03 10 1 ICE f unne yGor penditures, 46 43 1 2 Precipitation last year to date was 3.06 inches. This year to date 3.07 Inches. iGOVQr B5 sfrief GiirolltriiQEifs reao night featured another lengthy meeting of the Milford City Council with many items being discussed at length but few concrete decisions being made. As requested by the Mayor, Wendy Carter, airport manager, submitted a financial statement on the airport. Wendy presented the statement of all airport revenues and expenditures which showed the airport turning a profit for the city. However, there were some questions In regard to the auditors figures. The council and recorder explained to the Mayor that because all the records were not available at the time of the audit, that the auditor had had to go by what records were available and that many of the Monday funds V. LtaUm The BeaverCountyTreasurerand will be Beaver County Assesor selling license plates In Milford on Tuesday, January 14, 1986 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the City Library, and on January 28, 1986 In Milford from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will be in Mlnersville on January 28, 1986 from 2:00 p.m. to 4 KM) p.m. at the Mlnersville Post Office. There will be no licensing in the Beaver Office on those days. Per pupil exon the other hand, rose - period. The reason for this seeming contradiction, of course, is that en- rollments were climbing dramatically in Utah at the same time that they were declining nationally. Much of the present increase in Utah school enrollments Is concentrated in Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties. These three counties recorded & gain of 9,074 pupils, or 69 of the .total increase for 1985. Enrollments rose in 36 of Utah's 40 school districts, declined In only three districts, and remained unchanged in one district. Wrestling match changed The Milford wrestling match with Panguitch has been changed to TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1986. This will be the Tiger's last home match. Coach Cullen Carter Invites everyone out to support his wrestlers. According to the Foundation's enprojections, the rollment increases in the future should begin to decline next year. By the end of the current 1980-19decade, the annual Increases year-to-ye- leigtiy by the Councilman Whitney will call the auditor for some clarifications before a final decision Is made. The Council also informed the Mayor that because the city had received a federal grant for runway Improvements, the city is obligated to keep the airport In operation. Rick Rose and Ron Gale were present at the meeting in regards to whether or not they were obligated to hook Into the city sewor lines. Ron Gale Informed the Council that at the time the home was built he had made several proposals to previous councils to hook Into the system. At the time the city had refused his proposals. He explained the problems with hooking Into his neighbors system (his sewer outlet is 8 feet deep his neighbors only 3 feet deep). He also explained that to hook Into the main sewer line was too great a distance. Rick Rose explained that for his home to be hooked Into the city sewer lines it would require 3 90 angles and have to be pumped up hill. Rose paid for asewer hook-u- p and the pipe at the time the main line was put in, but was unable to hook in, because of complications with the city. Both parties have state approved septic tanks. . Mayor Mayer then asked if both parties would be willing to pay the $10 sewer charge each month.Rose and Gale both refused stating they didn't feel they should have to pay for a service they were not receivingwhen they both had tried unsuccessfully to hook-u- p but the city had been uncooperative. Councilman Wiseman moved, Council worn an Lister seconded that both parties be exempt from hooking Into city sewer lines. Dennis Johnson, representing Mountain Bell, was in attendance to answer some concerns the Council had in regards to Mountain Bell's request to bury some lines in the city. The Council explained to Johnson that in the past Mountain Bell had done some damage to city streets which the phone company had not repaired. Mr. Johnson explained that past problems had not been brought to his attention but that he would meet with City Foreman Baxter and work out the problems. Attorney Kanell explained to the Council the legal actions which must be taken in changing the beer and business license fees. He explained the beer license fees mu ' be Issued In the classes set up b.tthe state, rather than the type 'of business establishment requesting the license. Council instructed Kanell to for draw up a new ordinance Council review. Carter requested the Wendy Mayor not appoint her as City Treasurer for the upcoming year. Once again the discussion turned to the problems with the ctty well. Since the city has already accepted a legal bid from A & F Electric for the motor they are legally bound. They will go ahead with plans for the new motor and wait on getting a new switch box until a later date. Two public hearings will be held to discuss the possibility of the city applying for a Community Development Block Grant to Install a state water system. approved back-u- p The first on January 16, 1986 and the next on January 30, 1986 at 7:00 pjn. at City Hall. New Councilman Max Mayer, appointed earlier In the day, Inform -eel the Mayor and Council that he and City Foreman Baxter had agreed that the city did not require a weekend watch employee. Baxter reported that he could handle the posiThe tion. employee had been hired to check the city water well and sewer over the weekend. Councllwoman Lister stated she felt the city should move Its offices to the old UP&L Building as soon as possible. This move will be checked into and taken care of as soon as feasible. Councilman Davis asked if the volunteers (such as the Milford Volunteer Fire Dept.) were covered Reunder the city's insurance. corder Rose reported that they are not. Thecltywllllmmedlatelycheck Into a blanket policy to cover them. A suggestion was made by Councllwoman Lister that the city should receive a managerial fee from the TV fund. They will pursue this. Councilman Wiseman brought to the attention of the Council that the street on 100 E. between center and 100 S. was In great need of repair. The Council was In agreement that the city budget will most likely have to be opened In the next several months. The Mayor informed the Council that he would keep a very close eye on spending. There being no further business the meetlne was adiourned. ar 90 in school enrollments are expected to be less than half of what was experienced this year. Moreover, if the trends of the past three years are projected Into the future, school enrollments in Utah will be flat or may even begin to decline slightly ten years from now. of certificates of participation are used to acquire property which is leased to the state under a lease -purchase agreement. While certificates of participation technically are not classified as bonded debt, they nevertheless represent an obli -gallon that eventually m ust be repaid from future revenues of the state. According to the Foundation report, three issues of certificates of participation totaling $67 million were sold by the State Department of Administration in 1984. Last year, the Legislature expressed concern about the growing use of lease -purchased agreements and the Issuance of certificates of participation and took action to assume control over these devices. Although the 1985 Utah Legislature did not authorize any new long-terdebt, it did provide for some short-ter- m obligations (which will be retired at the end of the current 1985-8- 6 fiscal year) to finance new prison construction. The study points out that this action represented a compromise between the bonding and the advocates. The advantages and disadvantages of bonding for capital Improvements were outlined In the Foundation report. In the recently released administrative budget, the Governor proposed that increases to the state debt be more -- or -- less limited to the amount of old debt that would be retired each year. m go tx iicSJ fj. ; f- - . ;W ;: ;'u'i.' 'A'K Max Mayer, right, was sworn In at high noon on Monday to serve as Milford City Councilman. Judge Cliff Cook did the swearing in as Mayor r.lllford Bcaster Clii to meet The first booster club meeting of the year will be held Tuesday, January 14th. The meeting will begin , at 7:00 In the room across from the office at MHS. There are still a lot of hats available from any booster club member and cushions to soften the hard seat. There are issues to be discussed and any new business should be brought to their attention. Begin the new year right and show our Tigers we are behind them all the way. Remember, Tuesday, January 14, 7K0 p.m. J Eugene Mayer waits in the background to offer his congratulations. Debbie Carter named chairman Debbie Carter has been chosen chairman of the Beaver County Mothers March on birth defects. "Held every January for the past 28 years, the neighbor campaign Is sponsored by the March of Dimes," says Mrs. Carter, "The voluntary health organization uses the funds for programs aimed at prevention of birth defects our nation's number one child health problem. "Almine for the dav when all children can be born free from the threat of birth defects, the March of Dimes funds numerous research Mrs. Carter says. programs," "They also support special maternalInfant health care, genetic services, public and professional health education, services." and community Volunteers are needed for the Mothers March. Anyone interested in helping should contact Debbie Carter at 438-298- 2. |
