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Show Beaver City Council Minutes :: Mi uld take the draft letter and see The Beaver City Council met In If it would suffice. L regular session on April 5, 1988 A draft of a press release on Kat 4:00 p.m. with the followingmem-ber- s RobertH. eas was reviewed by the natural Lee; present: Mayor Councllmerobers Val Smith, Conrad City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council the press reGrlmshaw, James Robinson, Paul Anderson and Sam Hutchlngs . Also lease be published with the addition that if anyone has questions they present were City Recorder Hal should be directed to the City ofLessing and City Manager Gordon Baker. fice. ' Councilman Smith read the min- -. A letter from the Lion's Club, otes of the March 15, 1988 regular attached hereto as exhibit 257B, ''City Council meeting. After reading, regarding operation of the stable Councilman Smith moved, Councilarea at the race track was reviman Anderson seconded, the mln-utewed by the City Council. After be approved as read and wrlt- review, the matter was tabled for ten. All voted in favor of the mot- - a meeting with the horseman's com -'lon. The City Recorder read the mlttee. minutes of the Special City Coun-""C- ll Bills were presented and approved meeting of March 30, 1988, . for payment. After review, Councilman Robinson It was the consensus of the City Council a swimming pool committee "oved, Councilman Anderson the minutes be approved as meeting be scheduled for Thursday - tfead and written. All voted in fav-v'April 7, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. at Belof the motion. knap. Ann Buffington shall attend to ' teClty Manager Baker reported that take notes since the City Recorder will be unable to attend. '"Beaver City's copper wire Is prIt was the consensus of the City esently being held for further negotiations on selling of the wire. Council the City Recorder and may'f Mayor Lee recommended Roger or contract out painting at the City Smith be appointed to the Housing Hall. Authority Board for a term of two The City Council recessed at this years beginning April 1, 1988. time until 7:30 p.m. Smith moved, Councilman Mrs. Bonnie Swindlehurst and Hutchlngs seconded, Beaver City Mrs. Janice Foster met with the - rfetify the appointment of RogerSm-?J'lf- h City Council and discussed the costs to the Housing Authority Board of licensing of dogs within Beaver term beginning Ap-3for a two-yeCity. It was their opinion that the 1, 1988. All voted in favor of cost for a female dog being twice tne motion. the cost of a male dog license is oil &fay0r Lee recommended Leonard discriminatory and the license for Qil poster and Brian a female dog should be reduced. Hanleybe appointed to the Planning and Zoning Com -- A discussion was held on the rea' nllsslon to replace Don Baldwin and soning for the present dog licensing costs and review of the Dog OrMcKay Farrer whose terms have expired. Councilman Grimshawmo-ve- d, dinance. Councilman Robinson seconded, Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Grlmshaw seconded, BeaBeaver City ratify the appointments of Leonard Foster and Brian Han-le- y ver City support the March of with a $50.00 to the Planning Commission for two-yeterms beginning April 1, donation to help defray costs and 1988. McKay Farrer shall continue assist with supervision of street control if necessary. AH voted in to serve on the Board of Adjustment until the end of his term In favor of the motion. A Business License 1990. A letter of appreciation shall Application ixi be sent to Don Baldwin and for Coaches Gallery to be operMcKay "' Farrer for their service to Beaver ated by Neal Nelson was reviewed City. All voted In favor of the by the City Council. After review and discussion, Councilman Grim-sha- w motion. A letter from Ann Buffington of moved, CouncilmanSmith secthe Beaver City Library Board onded, Beaver City approve the business license subject to removal of was read to the City Council, The letter is attached as Exhibit 257A. the outside east door. All voted "The library Board reported the " In favor of the m otlon. Mr. Bruce Maynes and Mr. Greg Beaver Library has received a grant McGill of Atria Sky Deisgn met in the amount of $1,038.37. It was with the City Council and discussed the consensus of the City Council Beaver City's new swimming pool the grant be accepted by Beaver enclosure. After discussion, it was City and the funds be budgeted for the consensus of the City Council purchase of books for the Library Atria Sky Design draft an agreeper the Library Board request. ment between all parties sharing-equal- ly A letter of thanks is to be sent in any obligation that might to the Library Board expressing incur by granting a variance to the Beaver City's appreciation for their Uniform Building Code Section 5206. 'time and effort. The City Council reviewed the I Mayor Lee opened the following equivalency to Section 5206 of the sealed bids for carpeting at the Uniform Building Code. After s Furniture-$4,960.72 City Councilman Hutchlngs movd, Erwigs -- $4,941. CC; and Paul After review of the bids Councilman Smith seconded, upon receipt of the agreement with Aand specifications, Councilman Robtria Sky Design, Mayor Lee and Buinson moved, CouncilmanSmith secilding Inspector Carter are authoronded, Beaver City accept the apparent low bid of Paul Gale, if ized to sign the equivalency attachall specifications have been adhered ed hereto as exhibit 257C. All votto. Mayor Lee is authorized to sign ed in favor of the motion. Mr. Richard Carter met with the the ccntract with Paul Gale for Installation of carpeting. All voted City Council and requested use of the Opera House Stage area for In favor of the motion. a Region 12 Music Festival. After A discussion was held on operation of the new swimming pool on discussion, Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Hutchlngs seconda concession agreement. After review and discussion, it was the ed the Opera House stage area can consensus of the City Council, the be used at no charge provided no matter be tabled until the next City food or drinks are allowed In the Council meeting at which time a area and the area is vacuumed and report will be received from the cleaned after use. All voted in favor of the motion. Swimming Pool Committee. Mr. Robin Bradshaw, Mr. Mel Mr. Gordon Roberts met with the Osborn and Mr. Randy Cox, repreCity Council regarding utility sersenting the Beaver Little League, vice to his property. A draft letmet with the City Council to dister regarding utilities was reviewed by the City Coumcll and Mr. cuss building the new Little Leauge Roberts. Mr. Roberts stated he wo Ball Park. Mr. Bradshaw requested es sec-'flhd- hr ' Cou-ncilm- an ar ill -- es Wa!k-A-Th- on ar HsJi.-Sam'- Beaver County News (ISSN 0893-331- 2j Published weekly by Beaver County News, 438 South Main, Milford, Utah Class Postage paid "t Milford, Utah 84751. 84751 - 2nd SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE UTAH $12.00 Per Year Utah PivssAssociation OUT OF STATE $19.00 Per Year C OP if DEAD LINES : M ONDA Y NOON on the previous Friday if a is Monday holiday) (Except PUBLISHEREDITOR: G R. WILLIAMS .CORRESPONDENTS Milford Mrtion: San Rustico Valley: in Snake Valley: Beaver Sports M inersvljle : Lynda & Al Carvalho Barbara Mayer Roberta Conae & News: Mel Osborn wilm a Davis AdamsvilleGreenville: Bessie Edwards POSTMASTER: Send address changes t Beaver County News, P.O. Box 369, Milford, Utah 84751 oughout the 2 April 21, 1988 s.u.s.c. """"' " I mmr U'M 5 .' ,. w . ed state-assess- ed two-thir- ds lof FARMERS EXEMPT FROM TAX ON DIESEL INVENTORY PURCHASED ad Thursday state. For the state as a whole, property tax levels generally moved up during most of the 1980's. The average property tax on a $75,000 home in Utah last year was $731 of market value. This or 0.97 compares with an average tax burin 1986 den of $723, or 0.96 back In 1981. and $552 or 0.74 Foundation analysts point out that the above figures are based on statewide averages. Because of differences in the property tax rates imposed and discrepancies in the valuations placed on properties for tax purposes, there is a wide variation in the property tax burden across the state. In 1987, for example, the average property tax charged on a home with a sales value of $75,000 ranged from a low of $381 in the unincorporated area of the South Summit School District to a high of $882 In the city of Sandy. Utah voters amended the State Constitution In 1982 to permit a modified classification of the property tax. As a result, the effective tax level for some types of property is considerably higher than it is for others. For example, the tax level for nonresidential locally-assessproperty Is one -- third higher than it is for owner -- occupied residential property, while the tax and personlevel for al property Is greater greater than the residential tax level. According to the study, the average statewide effective tax level for the several classes of property in Utah last year were as follows: Owner -- occupied residential 0.97. 1.29. Other locally assessed 1.62. State assessed or personal Again, the report emphasized that these percentages are based on statewide averages and vary widely throughout the state. An Initiative petition now being circulated in Utah would limit property tax rates to 34 or 1 of fair market value or "residential -fair market property and to value on other - property. Because of the way "fair" market value" is defined, the tax limits would be about 20 less on appraised value of actual sales value. The Foundation analysis observes that the initiative proposal would result in a substantial cut in property tax revenue. One study by the Utah Office of Planning and Budget and the Utah State TaxCom-misslo- n placed the revenue loss at 176.8 million, or nearly 25 of all property tax revenue. While the revenue loss would affect most school districts, cities, counties, and special districts, the fiscal impact would vary widely among the communities of the state In some of the taxing entities, the tax limitation proposal would force a 45 to 50 reduction in property taxes, while some taxing jurisdictions might not be affected at all. The property tax, however, is only one source of revenue for local units, and the percentage reductions In property taxes do not necessarily represent percentage reductions In total budget receipts. It was the consensus of the City Council a case of .45 ammunition be ordered for the Police Department. Councilman Hutchlngs moved, Councilman Smith seconded, Beaver C ity finance the purchase of a greens mower for the Golf Course. City Manager Baker should negotiate a contract with the mower supplier paying J2,500 now and the balance of $1,400 on July 1, 1988 at a total cost of $3,900. This cost shall be added to the Golf Course Concession Agreement. All voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Robinson reported it has been requested the road be closed between the swimming pool and Little League Park on a temporary or permanent basis. It was the consensus of the City Council this matter be tabled for further investigation. 4 Councilman Anderson presented a proposal for trees and fencing at the Cemetery. It is proposed that Beaver City install additional chain link fencing and 75 trees at an approximately cost of $750 for the trees only. After review of the proposal and plan, Councilman Anderson moved, Councilman Hutchlngs seconded, Beaver City purchase the necessary trees and fencing to be installed at the Cemetery. All voted in favor of the motion. It was reported the total cost of Mr. Ray Scheuer's waterllne installation is $11,960.68. A copy of the map and installation of the line is attached hereto as exhibit 257C. It was the consensus of the City Council the City Recorder prepare a draft amendment to the Waterworks Ordinance allowing a period of seven years for recovery of the developers investment and maximum of five people. City Manager Baker reported on signing at Beaver City's South Interchange. City Manager Baker reported the State Road will clean Main Street on April 12, 1988. There being no further business presented, the meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m. off-ro- COUNTY NEWS residential property tax burdens prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The study calculated and reported the average tax burden in 1987 on a home valued at $75,000 located in 142 different communities thr- cities. PRIORTOAPRIL1 The leader of the state's largest general farm organization says farmers do not have to pay the 15 cent per gallon inventory tax on farm dlesel fuels purchased and held in storage prior toApril 1. Kenneth R. Ashby, Delta, president of the 20,000 member-famil- y Utah Farm Bureau Federation, said the Internal Revenue Service, In an official ruling, stated that dlesel fuel In storage prior to April 1 and held exclusively for off -- highway use, is considered exempt from federal inventory taxes and such taxes need not be reported. If any portion or the fuel stored Is for highway use, however, that portion is still taxable and must be paid before June 15, he added. "There has been a lot of confusion on this issue, since some IRS offices had told farmers they would be liable for the dlesel tax on all the dlesel fuel purchased In 1988. whether It was purchased before April 1, or not," Ashby stated. "But this official ruling clarifies that fuel purchased prior to April 1 is not taxable, and relieves many farmers of the worry of coming up with the money to pay the additional taxes." he said. Meanwhile, the farm leader says efforts are continuing in Congress to rescind, outright, the legislation which forced previously exempt farmers and other users of dlesel fuels to pay the tax and then receive a refund in the next year. "Nearly 250 congressmen have agreed to legislation repealing this hideous piece of legislation," Ashby said. "We expect that Congress will act prior to the June 1 5 collection deadline, and thereby avoid all the confusion related to the collection of this act," he said. BEAVER UTAH FOUNDATION REPORTS: PROPERTY TAXES ON $75,000 AVERAGES IN MILFORD HOME $791 LAST YEAR The average property tax charged on a home valued at $75,000 In Milford last year amounted to $791 of current value. This or 1.05 compares with an average tax level of 1.02 on residential property in Milford In 1S86. These were some of the facts revealed In a com pair son survey of Beaver City supply the electricity to run the automatic sprinkler timers. Councilman Grlmshaw moved, Councilman Robinson seconded,Be-av- er City install power adequate to run the sprinkler timers at the Little League Park All voted In favor of the motion. A discussion was held on renovation of the park and the costs to be Incurred. The Little League delegation requested Beaver City consider a donation to the park. It was the consensus of the City Council the remainder of the Little League budget for this year and next year be available for use on the new ball park. Other donations should be solicited from the community. Mr. Elwin Sagers met with the City Council and discussed installation of sprinklers in Beaver City. Presently, Beaver City will not allow sprinkler heads on City property. Mr. Sagers explained the problems associated with this. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council any problems will be discussed on an individual basis with Building Inspector Rex Carter and City Manager Gordon Baker. Mr. Sagers volunteered computer help with designing of the new sprinkler system at the library Mr. Sagers requested Beaver City consider an Ordinance which requires property owners to take care of the property in front of their homes and Rex carter should investigate other ordinances in other ience." THE WOOLGATHERER OPENS APRIL 20 AT SUSC Cedar Clty-"T- he Wo-olf- Woolgatherer" an Intense play about two opposites, two lonely people and their quest for affection, opens April 20 (Wednesday) at Southern Utah State. Written by William MastrOslm-on- e, the play contains some of the most compelling speeches In modern It also contains strong lana glimpse into the liand guage ves of people many of us choose to ignore, according to SUSC Theater Promotions Coordinator R. Scott Phillips. Because of the language, the play is recommended for adult audiences. And because the spring quarter production is being staged In Audit -jorium .108, seating -- is. for the 8 p.m. evening performances and additional 2 p.m. Saturday matinee are available at the SUSC Box Office, SUSC initiated its Stage Two season four years ago for two major reasons. First, to give SUSC students an opportunity for expanded directing, acting experiences, and secondly to expose theater goers to the full realm of what is happening in the drama world. "As an academic institution, we are not fully preparing students to go out into the world as trained professionals unless they are exposed to the full elements of theater," Phillips said. "In the same sense, it is our responsibility to present theater, in essence a reflection of mankind, to our aud theater. Jimited-Reservatio- ?" "Who's Afraid of Virginia was the first Stage Two show. Others have included 'TheConstant Wife," '"Hedda Gabbler" and "Private Lives." "We've found that we have a good Stage Two following," Phillips said, "and we appreciate the support for this facet of SUSC theater." The energy in Stage Two productions goes Into acting and directing, not into elaborate scenery and costuming. Another Stage Two characteristic is the intimate theater setting. "The Woolgatherer" is the ambitious undertaking of senior directing student Kelly Van Hooser (Brighton High School 1983). She "'has"',selectei'ienrors Karen Oufeen-Wff- y "QTrffariTld,1 'Texas)' andToad Gibson (Brighton High School 1984) to play Rose and Cliff, the only characters in the play. Rose collects men's sweaters. Like a woolgatherer, she is prone to flights of fancy, fantasies to compensate for an unfulfilled life. Cliff is as loud and crass as she is quiet, yet they both are reaching out and attempting to escape from the loneliness that entraps them. While "The Woolgatherer" is sometimes funny, it is a serious commentary on contemporary society. "The audience will definitely leave with something to think about," Phillips said. "I don't think Cedar City audiences get to see enough plays like ns 586-787- 6. this," Gibson said. SCHOLARSHIP FUND . High school seniors from across the state will compete for scholarships totalling $7,500 at the second annual Utah Credit Union Oratorical Speech Contest on April 30. Sponsored by the Utah League of Credit Unions, the Utah Family Involvement Council and more than 60 Utah Credit Unions, the contest provides high school students with financial support for college. Students competing this year will address the topic: "Freedom of the Press vs. the right to Privacy; Where do we draw the line?" "It's a controversial issue, one we felt would be interesting for high school students to address," said Charles Sullivan, Utah League of Credit Unions President. Students will compete in three preliminary rounds followed rounds. Seven winners will receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $ 2,500 donated by Utah Credit Unions. The Utah League of Credit Unions, 1805 So. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City, will be host for the speech contest. The League serves Utah's 200-plcredit unions with legislative .marketing, advertising and educational assistance. The Utah Family Involvement Council is of the contest. The council promotes family involvement on all levels of the credit unpn movement. byele-minatl- us non-pro- fit Lettie Gibs on is home after spending the winter in California with her son Blllle and Jan Gibson. Richard Dotson and daughter Jlnl-phvisited with his uncle Ruben and Emily Dotson. Ruben and Emily and family took their trailer to Boulder City Nev. and spent a few days. Alton and VirglniaMarshall, Ruben Dotson and Jean Caldwell drove to Pheonlx to the horse races. Last Tuesday was work day In er Relief Society they also made little flowers In a pot. Addle Smith, Bertha Cusik,Lols Pearson are all visiting their sister Nittie Myers they all come to see their brother Frank Carter who under went surgery in St. George. Rachel and Rulon Eyre washappy to have their granddaughter Collen visit with them over the weekend. Sharen Taylor was made a deacon Sunday, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Taylor from Parowan was here for this occasion they had a family dinner afterwards. Jeram y Maycock received his duty award Sunday, also in Sacrement meeting, youth speaker were Trent Timmat, Gared Holllngshead, Bonnie Albrecht from the Stake Primary and Brother Jessup from the High Counsel were the speakers. State Joe Kelsey broke the record In Hurricane last Saturday, throwing the Javelin 194 feet 4 inches. Joe attended Beaver HighSch-oo- l, but lives in Minersville. 1- -A Bob Gressman is visiting his mother Allie Carter but went back to California Monday. Merle Brad-fie- ld accompied him home so she could visit her daughter Ranae and JJD. Smith for a week. Marcle Garrett and Mike Nowers were united in marriage Saturday at the Senior Citizen Building in Beaver. Marie Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garrett of Minersville and Mike Is the son of Shorty and Bonnie Nowers of Beaver. Net Craw passed away at his home Sunday April 17th about 1:15 p.m. He is survived by his wife Ruth, son Dan Payne and daughter Ann. Gre'.rude Marshall and Leila Evans celebrated their birthdays April 18th. Happy Birthday! Craig Holllngshead is going to Boys State. He is the son of Kenneth and Debbie Holllngshead. Jeff and Marie Marshall drove to Mexico for Jeff to see the doctor. Em and Shirley Myers drove to Blackfoot Idaho to visit their children, they also attended a wedding In Provo. Shirleys brother Byron Puffers son. Karl Truman, Jean Carter, Mar-yn- e Marshall took their M.LA. kids on a swimming party last week. Eleanor Marshall andMelbaMar-sha- ll hosted library at Elenor's home and Elenor gave the book report. in Frank Carter underwent surgery St. George on Monday. |