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Show The Beaver Press - December 2, 2010 - Page 2 THE BEAVER PRESS USPS074-400 Published every Thursday in Beaver, Utah by The Beaver Press Second Class postage Paid Beaver, Utah 84713 Marfow L. Draper Sue Draper Publisher/Editor Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Beaver County Beaver County Senior Citizen Outside Beaver County $17.00 $15.00 $20.00 Postmaster please send change of address to: The Beaver Press, Box 351, Beaver Utah 84713 bpress@xmission.com Phone: 435-438-2891 Minutes of the Beaver City i he Beaver City Council met at 4:00 p.m. in a regular session at the Beaver City Haii on November 9, 2010- The following members of the Council were present: Mayor Mark Yardiey, Council Members Craig Wright. Connie Fails, Chris Smith, Gary Brown, and Lynn Harris. Also, present are City Manager Brent BIsckner and City Recorder Anona Yardiey. Fax: 435-438-8804 before the people and the right to choose must be dealt with. Discussion continued with1 Council Members asking questions and discussing the current problems with this drug. Mrs. Wollf has asked the State Legislature if this wjll be addressed in this year's session. No answer has been given. Cities and Counties have decided to move forward before the State passes a law. She asked if the communities could work together for education and awareness^ programs. The Council thanked ail for attending. They moved out of hearing at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Fails moved and Council Member Wright seconded to adopt the proposed "Spice" Ordinance. All voted by voice vote. Council Members Brown, Smith, Fails, Wright, and Harris voted in favor. Ordinance passed by unanimous vote. AUDIT REPORT • HINTON BURDICK ACCOUNTING FIRM The Opening Ceremony of' an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and thought was conducted by Mayor Yardiey. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of the previous(regular council meeting of October 26, 2010 were presented. Council Member Smith moved and Council Member Harris seconded the minutes be approved with typing and grammar correcTabled for next Councii tions. Ail voted in favor of the Meeting. motion. None opposed. The Council took a dinner BILLS APPROVAL break at 6:30 p.m. Bills were presented and GOLF COMMITTEE • CONreviewed by the City Council. CESSIONAIRE CONTRACT Council Member Brown moved • The Golf Committee minand Council Member Fails secutes were handed out to the onded the bills be approved. All Council. Council Member voted in favor. None Opposed. Wright discussed the minutes WATER PROJECT TOUR - At with the Council. Three of the 4:15 p.m. the Council left to visit committee were present. The a site in the South Sewer following changes were sug, Special improvement- -District. gested fjr. the contract:. • They discussed the layout of the 1. i he concessionaire property and the location of the keep all the green fees and the main sewer line and a man hole. City budget $10,000 a year for They traveled to Bakers Canyon maintenance. to look at Phase 2 of the water 2. Flexible enough conproject. The road has been tract so the future concessionimproved and extended. Six of the eleven springs have been aire to h3ve some incentive. 3. improvement of the improved and work is still being maintenance on the course and ^ on the other springs. The hospitality in the club house. from the springs has 4. City Manager would, do increased. the periodic performance reviews. PUBLIC HEARING • SALE OF 5. Sunday Tournaments CITY PROPERTY were discussed. It was decided Because of the late arrival to limit the Sunday tournaments of the Council from their tour, to 4 unless approved by the the public hearing was opened City. at 5:45 p.rn, Council Member When legal council has a Fails moved and Council draft of the contract, the golf Member Wright seconded to committee wiil meet again and move into public hearing in to go over the contract. receive comment about the sale NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSIof a 2 acre piece of property NESS owned by the City on the Northwest side of Interstate 15. Beaver City Pool Price Ali voted in favor. None Increase opposed. Five citizens were in Council Member Harris attendance. Mr. Steve Kinross moved and Council *Member voiced in favor of the sale. With Fails seconded to accept the no other comments, the Councii pool price recommendations for moved out of public hearing at the 2011 year. All voted in favor. 5:48 p.m. Manager Blackner Cemetery Plots in Section E explained the ways of selling or Size Determination disposing of property. There is The Council members disno access to this property other cussed the lost revenue by makthan a 24* right of way. It boring the plots 12* instead of 10'. ders the County boundary. Council Member Wright sugThere v/ere concerns about the gested planting shrubs on the access easements with property East side of the Cemetery. This owners bordering the property. matter was tabled for further disCouncil Member Brown moved cussion and employee input. and Council Member Harris secAnimal Control Ordinance onded to approve the sale of the The Beaver County Dog property. All voted, in favor. Ordinance was discussed with None opposed. City legal -council, Justin Wayment. He suggested the PUBLIC HEARING * "SPICE" City adopt the Dog Ordinance DRUG ORDINANCE and leave the City Animal Council Member Wright Ordinance as it is currently. moved and Council Member. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMHarris seconded to move into MITTEE REPORTS public hearing in order to. hear Manager Blackner: public comment of the proposed "Spice" Drug Ordinance. Poo! - After consulting with Cherstie Wollf talked to the pool experts, it was determined Council about the drug "Spice". that the pool can not be drained It Is legal to purchase and use in for more than 7 days because of the State of Utah. It can be purthe possibility of plaster crackchased in Cedar City. She was ing. concerned about the long .term • Airport - The preconstrucconsequences of banning this tion meeting for the Airport prodrug. This Is a controversial ject will be held at 10:00 a.m. on fssue that has been placed Wed., NovemberiO, 2010. The closing of the bid is Wednesday* November 17,2010 with the bid opening at 2:00 p.m.. Fireworks - The Fireworks West contract will be the same as last year with a few changes and recommendations. Fireworks West needs the contract specifics by the end of November. Mayor Yardiey recommend Council Member Wright and Manager Blackner work out a contract for the July 4th and the July 24th fireworks shows. Christmas light contest This contest has been offered to citizens in the past. Last year the City donated $3,000 from the Electrical Department. The Council agreed to host the contest again this year. Training Manager Blackner and City Staff have attended several trainings in the l£tet month. These trainings have made us aware of some policy changes we need and the ADA requirements for City facilities. Insurance - A quote for an earfy renewal of the health insurance should be here by November 23 Health savings plans and wellness plans are becoming more prevalent with insurance companies. Council Member Brown: Water Project - Center Street from the pavement end to the end of the lane needs to be graveled. The contractor is aware of the need. Roads Would like Manager Blackner to look into placing parking lines between Main St and 100 East on Center St. on both sides of the street. Council Member Smith: Opera House - This historic building has been nominated for a make over by Carson Kressley. Council Member Fails: Signs - Councii Member Fails informed the Council of her progress on the Interstate Signs. Council Member Harris drew his suggestions for the sign. Council Member Fails will send the pictures and ideas to the companies and have them get ideas for the Council for a final decision. Christmas Decorations •-• The beautification committee would like to complete the Nativity this year and have pledged $100 each to be able to accomplish that goal. * There may be some extra money for the Nativity because the other Christmas lights weren't as expensive as originally estimated. Council Member Fails will order the other pieces of the Nativity. Veteran's Memorial Lighting and shrub removal was discussed for the memorial. Movement of the dough boy was also discussed. Council Member Wright: Public Safety The Solicitation Ordinance requires all sales people to be identified with City issued identification. If they are not so identified, they do not have permission to be selling in the City and should not be allowed to enter your premisses. The last solicitors were not following the Ordinance and had not registered many of their salesmen. ATV Club - The City &TV Ordinance is in the process of being written. , Council Member Harris: Christmas Parade EntryBeaver City is planning to partic- • ipate in the parade. Training - Council Member Harris attended the ULGT training in Bryce Canyon City. Some of the topics addressed at the training were: Love your service by Attorney, Dave Church; and Risk Management - Sewer Backup, vehicle accidents, and sidewalks. . • . Water Project - A list for the small maintenance items on the water project has been started. Citizens who have beautification problems caused by the water project, need to call the city to let them krjpw about these concerns. Mayor Yardiey: Horse Butte Project Beaver City's contract with UAMPS for the Horse Butte Project is finalized. . Scheduling - Mayor Yardiey will be attending the following: Nov.- 11 - Youth Councii Training, BHS at 1:00 p.m. Nov. 17 - Five County Meeting Nov. 18 - Planning Meeting for new Belknap School 10:00 a.m. May 22-25th - International Council of Shopping Centers.We will be seeking distribution opportunities. Street light - The light will be in operation < before Thanksgiving. Thanks - Thanks to all citizens for being kind and watching out for each other. Thanks for treating visitors equally. Council Member Fails moved and Council Member Wright seconded to move into closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, or Individuals. All voted in favor by voice vote. Council members Brown, Smith, Fails, Wright, and Harris voted in (favor. Motion passed unanimously. The Council moved into executive session at 9:25 p.m. They moved out of executive session at 9:28 p.m. Council Member Fails moved and Council Member Harris seconded to accept the resignation of Jerri Hare and thank her for the many years of service to the citizens of Beaver City at the public library. All voted in favor. None opposed. Council Member Wright moved and Council Member Harris seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor. None opposed. The Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. The next Council meeting will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Culler / Bradshaw Wedding David and Trisha Culler announce the marriage of their daughter, Breanna Culler to Weston LaVel Bradshaw son of Lynn and Glenna Bradshaw on Saturday, December 11,"2010 in the St. George temple. A reception in their honor will be held that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Three Peaks Chapel, 70 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, Utah. The chihuahua, which weighs between 2 and 6 pounds and stands 6 to 9 inches high at the shoulder, is considered by many to be the smallest breed of dog. *** It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. —Oliver Wendell Holmes The county committee election deadline for 1_M#3 (Mifford area) is here. Completed ballots must be postmarked or delivered to the Beaver County FSA office at 620 North Main in Beaver by Dec. 6, 2010. County committee rnerri-" be'rs play a huge role in the" Agency, especially at the county level. They make decisions on how federal farm programs will be administered locally. Farmers and ranchers in the Mitford area who participate in FSA programs are eligible to vote. If eligible voters did not receive a ballot by mail, one will be provided at the Beaver County FSA Office. New county committee members will assume the'' role and related responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2011. For more information on county committees, view the FSA website • at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or visit a local USDA Service Center. *** Mary Bemice Mackerell, 96, died November 29, 2010, In Beaver Vaitey Hospital. She was bom December 2,1913, in Beaver to Walter and Margery Adams Mackerell, attending school id Beaver and later college in Cedar City and Logan, Utah. Bemice volunteered her service to her country during World War II, joined the U.S. Navy WAVES, and was stationed in Hawaii where she helped care for casualties from Iwo Jima. Upon returning home, she worked in the Selective Service office until she retired. She loved to learn and was an avid reader. She brought a love of exotic plants from her tour of duty in Hawaii and kept her window sills filled with beau. ty and color. This love was reflected in her painting and needlework. She always remembered birthdays of her extended family. Bemice was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and served a mission in the St. George Temple. Survivors include two sisters, Margery Twitched and Shiriey Howard, both of Salt Lake City; numerous nieces, nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant sisters, Doris, Beulah, and Laurel,; a sister, Mildred Draper; brothers-in-laws, Robert L. Draper and Bruce Howard. Funeral service will be held in Beaver at Southern Utah Mortuary, Friday, December 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the mortuary an hour prior to services. If you did not receive an invitation, please consider it an oversight. FSA Committee Election Deadline Dec. If you watch a game, it's fun* If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, rt*s golf. —Bob Hope ( OBITUARY^ Mary Bernice Mackerell *** **• If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you*d best teach it to dance. —George Bernard Shaw, . _ . - u ••- • 1 w . . . - . . . V J 1*1 If V I ' D" Ti t mr Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life. —Harvey Mackay #•• A photograph is a secret about a secret The more it tells you, toe less you know. —Diane Arbus *** WINDY DUCKS One of the rpost Important I things to keep In mind when [duck hunting is the wind. Before I you decide where to hunt and how you arc gofng to set up to hunt, be sure and determine I the wind direction and velocity. Remember that ducks always land Into the wind so try to always keep the wind at your back. If the wlfid fs dead calm the duck hunting Is going to be tough. IT the wind is on the calm side some species of ducks will congregate In open areas. If the wind is really howling it will cause the open water ducks to break up and seek water that Is protected from the wind. The wind can also be your i friend because It gives your [decoy spread 'movement making them look more realistic. Wind can also disguise your movements and help cover up | your duck calling mistakes. •** Homogeneity makes for healthy milk but anemic friendships. We need relationships that cross culturally imposed lines to enlarge our hearts and expand our vistas. —Dan Schmidt #•* Logical consequences are the scarecrows of fools and the beacons of wise men. —Thomas H. Huxley *** Allen Treadwell is a member of the RedHead* Pro Hunting Team For more tips, log onto basxproxom Your News Could Be Here PEUJS* *Au.Yttfe SUPPORT TO KCCP HSS UM*&6HJP PosvnotJ. Snow - Precipitation Update Site . Kimberiy Mine Big Flat Merchant Valley Elevation 9129 ft. 10349 ft. 8703 ft. Snow Water Equivalent Qurrent Average % Average 3.4 7.2 3.1 2.9 4.1 2.5 Current 10.6 11.5 * 117 176 124L . 8.2 Total Preclpftmon Average % Avernae 5.9 180 . 4.8 4.1 t ofAveracw 139.0 Reference period for average conditions is 1971-2000. * ' ' Snow Water Equivalent Columns represent inches of water in the snow pack. Total Precipitation Columns represent total Inches of water received since October 1, 2010. 240 200 206,7 ^ |
