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Show I t WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, OCTOBER 30, 1980 No Parking Near HAFB Runway Explains Proposal Revising Utah Government By the secretary of slate position would he eliminated. It would he replaced by lieutenant gov ernor. Gov ernor and lieutenant governor would run on the same ticket as is done with the U.S. president and vice president, he explained. "It would allow the governor to delegate authority to the lieutenant governor and work as a team. We heard former lieutenant governors tes-- l it x and they all said they needed to work together. "WHETHER WE like it or not there are more concerns for the governor at the federal level and he should he able to delegate more to the lieutenant governor. Mr. Memmott said. "Now there really is no working relationship between David Monson (seeretarv of state and Gov. Matheson. Other changes would allow the governor to continue action as chief executive when out of state. Current law says the lieutenant governor must take over but with modern communication and travel it is not the problem it was when the Constitution was drafted, he said. - last week approved the instal- OTHER states operating under similar restraints as IN Utah, lieutenant governors have freed criminals and appointed judges of their own choosing upon governor's departure follow ing the constitu- tions but creating other difficulties. Mr. Memmott added. No provision is made for gubernatorial succession or replacement except through impeachment. he said. And replacement of the attorney general or lieutenant governor is tip to the governor who might be of a different political party while replacement would come from the same party as the affected official under the revision. UNDER THE proposed revi- sion. succession would be lieutenant governor, senate president and house speaker. Disability "will be determined Court pursuant to a written request of the governor or a joint request of the president of the by the Utah Supreme senate and speaker of the house. a Utah Constitutional Revision Commission brochure says. The Supreme Court would also determine disability ter- mination. not currently addressed by the Constitution. CURRENT provisions don't allow the state auditor or treasurer to succeed themselves and the two have at limes changed hats come election time meaning one would audit his own books. he governor would also be given additional time to conI sider legislation under the proposed amendment. Mr. lation of "no parking" signs mile strip .along a of highway near Hill Air Force Base where cars have been stopping to watch aircraft take off. Memmott explained. "1 y . the gov ernor must consider hundreds of bills during and alter a Legislative session (20 day s for the budget year and 60 days otherwise!. pic-all- y $ET THE governor has only five days during a session and 10 da s after adjournment to consider bills. I he amendment will increase the time allowed for consideration to 10 days during a session and 20 - days alters a session has ended. "Most of the legislation is passed in the last ten days. Mr. Memmott said, "and the majority of the legislation the governor considers after the (legislative) session is out. So he can decide certain things, even line items (such as individual budget request). balance the Legislature should be able to override (the governor!." he said, adding that currently only the governor can call the Legislature back into session. Under the proposal, the legislature allows reconvening to reconsider vetoed bills for five day maximum and could be called only after a s legislator poll of from each house agreed to reconvene. he explained. OTHER CHANGES would include: allowing taxation of public properties outside the boundaries of the unit owning the proper! such as Bountiful with its Weber Canyon power plant); the sharing of tax revenues between local governments (such as sales tax on a population basis vs. point of sale as was done in Weber County!: elimination of livestock tax; inclusion of property used for charitable, hospital, welfare, educational and employee representation. The "Prisoner Work Re- WE'RE NOT out beating t he bushes and prosely tizing." said Layton City Treasurer. Randall Heaps, "but we are committed to annex them if that is what they want." If East Lay ton voters are in favor of being annexed. Heaps said, the process will then be one of disincorporation by East Lay ton followed by annexation into Layton. THE PROCESS has been erroneously described in the press as a "merger" according to Heaps. "A merger occurs when both municipalities disincorporate and then form one municipality. The new city would then have new ordinances and would elect new city officials." he said. That was the original plan said Heaps. "Our city (Layton) said 'no' to that, but we told East Layton we would be glad to annex them if they decided to disincorporate." "This way our ordinances remain intact and we don't have to finance a election," he continued. PROPONENTS of the annexation have, according to Heaps, raised the required number of signatures from East Layton residents to have the matter placed on the ballot. There are those in East Layton, and Understandabley so, who do not want to see the type of environment they have FI-0- 5 high-wa- partment of Transportation asking them to take action on the problem. Through Mr. Cole, the substance of the letter was reported to the county commission Tuesday for approv al. He said it often takes mile for the to one-hajets to stop bey ond the runw ay in the event of an aborted mission. lf IN OTHER commission business, subdivision develop- er Max Erickson received approval for construction on e three developments on Davis Blvd. in Bountiful. Mr. Cole had asked the commission earlier to table the approval until the whereabouts of an old underground sewer line in the area could be located. jet aborted during a peak rush hour period. "It's a legitimate request. I think." Comm. Morris Swapp said about installing the signs. He was unanimously supported by commissioners Glen Flint and Ernest Eberhard. ACCORDING TO Mr. Cole, the signs w ill be posted at each mile end of the strip, with one sign in the middle. The area is part of an unincorporated sector of Davis County. Dedication Scheduled the formal dedication on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. LlCILE READING, president of the Board of Education w ill be in charge of the dedication. There will be a ceremony and Supt. Lawrence Welling will speak, music will be furnished by the students of the school. g JANNETTA lease Amendment" w cluded. CONTINUED Of there changed." he said. The only w ay to maintain the status quo there, however, is to raise property taxes, he continued. East Layton's tax base is solely residential. THE EXPRESSED concern of some East Layton residents that they might be treated as second class citizens was termed "rediculous" by Heaps. "In fact there are certain areas such as a couple of their roads, that will probably receive higher priority than ours. he said. At one time the entire geographical area was known as Layton, according to Councilman Golden Sill. Water problems during the 1930s caused the area east of Layton to seek incorporation in order to receive federal assistance. ANOTHER AREA, north of Gordan and west of Kays Creek, also seeking federal aid, incorporated and became Laytona. "During the 50's. Laytona requested annexation back into Layton," according to Sill. I've lived in Layton all my life, said Sill, who reportedly would like to see East Layton I firmly believe it annexed. would be best for the entire area if it was once again Layton. IF THEY aren't annexed. Sill beleives. East Layton's only alternative is to set the mill levy higher in order to give them the services they need. The feeling among Layton officials seems to be expressed by City Planner Scott Carter, who said, It's harder to work around them than with them. FROM FRONT PAGE stations to bridge reconstruction to applications for flood control. Further information is available from the Utah Constitutional Rev ision Commission at 1 in Salt Lake City or bv writing 436 State Capitol. Salt Lake Citv. 84114. KNOWLTON ill pay a tribute to her father. A portrait and plaque w ill be presented to Mr. Arnold Lund, principal of the school. The family and friends including students, have paid for the portrait which was painted by Alvin Gittings. SWANER has been assisting the family and school board with arrangements for this dedication, kj DEAN Clearfield Hopeful On Funding For Bridges, Etc. would would need lodging, etc. Mileage would also be in- o The George Q. Knowlton Elementary School on Shepherd Lane, east of Highway 89. Farmington, will have allow inmates and convicts to work outside prison grounds in work release programs with a limited number already working outside under a similar program. Proposition No. 4 would increase legislators' salary from $25 to $40 a day (w hile in session! and expenses from a Hat $15 to $40 maximum for expenses. depending on where the legislator is from and if he K. Robinson, daughter of Mr. Knowlton, (.FORGE MOST PROJECTS, he noted, have to be undertaken in "a given target area." Under this criteria, the Clearfield 8(H) North bridges qualify Recipient cities chosen for the grants have often received the grant money due to their minority status in the state, low income ratios and rates of unemployment. FOR THE redesign of the two bridges alone. Mr. Smith estimated approximately HE TOLD the commission $798,000. He did say. however. that by putting construction of the two bridges together, Clearfield citv will save almost $56,000. The storm sewer improvements, along 1700 South from South State Street, west to the Union Pacific railroad tracks, will also be included in the grant proposal. MR. SMITH'S final "ballpark estimate," he called it, was $1,612.5(8). The sum includes all county, state and city participants. He added if the school district. Air Force base and city can prove community involvement in the project. Clearfield can get the grant. single-famil- SYRACUSE The city council here ha's openly opposed Initiative A and B, tax reduction proposals which will be on the ballot Nov. 4. Initiative A would eleminate the 4 percent food sales tax and B would essentiall limit tax on real property to one percent of its assessed property value. costs. The city has been subsidizing the garbage fees from the general budget since last July, said Barber. This increase will just offset that. Kimose Disposal handles the city's garbage collection. IN' OTHER business, the city named its two parks. Syracuse Founders Park is located at 1700 S. 1950 W. The other, Alma O. Stoker Park, 'is at 1575 S. 1200 W. For years. Founders Park was the city's one and only park. With the completion of Cook k BUT BECAUSE the area is already zoned to accommodate, the Erickson plan, the that the area was already ACCORDING to Rav Johnson, Davis County Budgeting and Accounting Officer, the current program with the state is set up so when the courts assess a fine the money is collected. submitted to the county. then sent to the state treasury in the county's name. Davis County would then have the privilege of billing the state for the money. commission unanimously zoned for the dev elopment and said the commission had little approved. . And B A completing Elementary School last fall the city has joint use with the school on the Stoker Park located there. The city is in the process of a eighborhood park" RECENTLY, Utah's Division of Alcoholism and Drugs informed county officials here that the state is wary of returnDWI ing county-collectemoney without a contractual agreement, thus urgejl the commission to amend the contract for another year, The commission wa$ told two weeks ago that of $344,000 assessed by the county.' $300 was returned last year. "mininin Ran-chet- West, a subdivision lo- cated between 3300 W. and d 3400 W. Fireman To Attend Academy "WE ARE not opposed to cover garbage collection The FARMINGTON Davis County Commission has amended, for another year, a contract with the state yhich allow s the county money-bacrights on county-collecte"driving-fines. d duo-hom- tax cuts but we feel these prop- osals are more of a frnsfer than a cut, reported 'city We administer, Phil Barber. don't believe people will realize any benefit from it. The city councilmen voted to raise garbage fees 25 cents, from $2.50 to $2.75 in order to - R-- 2 y Tax Initiative j choice but to okay the subdivision. ZonUnder the current the ing, Comm. Glen Flint said commission has had "a real battle with the homeowners nearby, allegedly because of similar developments. ers Tuesday engineers had checked out the property and recommended approval. Mr. Cole said Mr. Erickson told the planning commission there is a possibility that one of the lots will be left vacant or a dwelling will be built, in addition to the other' e two dwellings. COMM. SWAPP mentioned Syracuse Opposes one-quart- Knowlton Elementary v duo-hom- IN THE FI 05 incident, the two-third- East Layton Is Up To Voters With the Nov. LAYTON 4 election day drawing near Layton officials are reafirming their position on the annexa-- ( ion of East Lay ton. ACCORDING TO Albert Cole, county planning director. aircraft spectators parked along Highway 193 are in danger if Air Force jets are forced to abort a mission. In August 1978. an jet smashed through barriers at the end of the runway there and came to a stop on the Had cars been parked there, the drivers' chances of sun iv al w ould have been slim. AUTHORITIES at Hill Field last week submitted letters to Layton city and the Utah De- "TO HAVE a real check and Annexation By LAVORA WAYMENT MARK D. M1CKELSEN The FARMINGTON Davis County Commission (Continued From Page 1) cle revision, County Agrees On Contract THE COMMISSIONS) okay of (he amendment apparently stifles any- distrust fro(n the state over where the nhoney Kaysville fireman to attend National Fire Academy . John Shay, fire marshal for Kaysville City Fire Department, has been selected by the academy to attend the various courses on fire prevention and fire safety education. He w ill leave for the avademy on Oct. 31 which is located in Emmits-bur- w ill go. The current contract. Mr. Johnson said, must be amended each year in order for the county to get the money, mdm road now are availabll because monies that were being Md. accrued for the now defunct West Valley Highway can be used for the 3 100 South project as well as other collector road projects in the county. Each year the county receives money from the state to maintain and improve roads that can be classified as! col-- : lector streets which shuttle traffic from a residential; area to a main artery highwayj. grb FIRE CHIEF Jim Dotson stated, "We in the fire department in Kaysville feel that John has been offered a great opportunity experience and one that not all receive." Those selected were com- peting with firemen the nation and hav- ing Mr. Shay selected is a real honor for Kaysville city, np JOHN SHAY ) Halloween Precaution Halloween is one of the biggest nights of the year for most children. It is also a busy night for law enforcement officers. Most of their energies focus on the few pranksters who take advantage of the holiday to victimize others. Occasionally, however, officers are called to deal with an unfortunate accident that befalls a young celebrant. DAVIS COUNTY Sheriff, Brant L. Johnson, has a number of tips to help ensure a safe and happy Halloween for In past years, we everyone. have been fortunate in not having any serious problems during the Halloween celebrahe notes. "There are tion, several things we can do to help maintain that record. 1. Small children should do their before dark. g 3. Older children rows), gauze (as in mummies), and other easily ignited substances in homemade costumes. 4. REFLECTIVE tape accept rides adult. whp are not accompanied by an 'adult should travel in small groups. 8. CAUTION children not to from1 strangers, even if they promise to take the should be applied to costumes to enhance children's children someplace to get better candy." visi- bility. 9. Tell children 5. Children should be cautioned to follow all rules for pedestrians; it is especially important to cross streets only at corners and only after looking in all directions. Do not let children in baggy costumes ride bicycles. home. Check the items they have received carefully. The safest w ill be those that are factory packaged. Slice all fruit into small peices before allowing children to eat it. THE SHERIFF also has tips for the adults who will be seeing all manner of goblins, ghouls, and beasties at their doors. 1. Leave porch and driveway lights on. cover eyeglasses should be avoided; they can cause the glasses to fog over, distorting vision com- 2. DO NOT place pletely. 7. Use materials in costumes. Avoid the use of straw (as in scarec containing candles near the route the children flame-retarda- 2. SMALL children should always be accompanied by an not to eat their treats until they get 6. DO NOT allow masks that obscure vision to make it difficult to breathe. Masks that or obscuring 3. Do not give money to children. Most of them have peen warned not to accept mbney from strangers. They should not be tempted by this exception to that basic rule, must travel. 4. HAND OUT factory Rack- aged treats. "It is unfortunate that we have to suggest some of these practices, comments the Sheriff. We do not do so to diminish in any way children's enjoyment of the holiday. We feel obligated to assume a very protective stance, however, since each year around the country there appear to be more incidents of either accidental or premeditated injury to youngsters we do not want that to happen here." SHERIFFS officers will be especially vigilant during the Halloween celebration. They encourage anyone who sees suspicious activity to call them immediately. Tax Limitation Could Create Havoc For Local Government By TOM BUSSELBERG B Please vote "Against" Initiatives A and next Tuesday. I KNOW you've heard arguments asking a "No" vote before on both the food sales tax removal and tax limitation proposals. You're probably sick to death of this side and would like to hear more arguments in favor. The truth is. there aren't that many organizations in favor of either proposal under existing conditions. That is exactly w hy I feel the at least about the way I do food sales tax. I THINK it's discriminatory and unfair to those tax food necessities of life you can buy on the supermarket shelves. Everyone must eat but because the amount one eats doesn't increase on a proportionate scale (necessarily) with the available income, that means those with lower incomes generally spend a higher proportion of their paychecks for food. But since everyone currently pays five percent sales tax for food, at least in Davis and Salt Lake counties, and 4 percent where the UTA doesn't operate, that makes for discrimination. And no matter what the income, I think it's unfair to have to pay a tax to eat which is necessary to live. WERE THE four percent removed, Davis and Salt Lake residents would still and percent local pay one percent tax option and percent for transit tax. under But removal of the four percent does not lqnd to current conditions sound financial reasoning as far as the state and many local governments including are concerned right now. schools h DAVIS residents agreed y schools voted or not, what relatively little it could add to the budget would be more than eaten up in losses due to sales tax removal. No, sales taxes from food dont contribute directly to school funds. But some of that is accrued in the general state fund that is turned over to the schools. For that reason, even schools would suffer. WHETHER w ith the recently-passe- d lee-wa- SOME ESTIMATES put the possible loss to the general fund at between $60 and $65 million. And while (inly a portion of that would go for schools, especially in Davis County, with ten percent of the state's population the county would feel a loss of a fair share of that total. That amount could be pegged at up to $1.6 million if you figure 10 percent of the $16 million in general funds being transferred to education currently. That's as much as was cut from the Davis District's programs last year. School officials have said they'd be hardpressed to trim that much more from their program, j AS FAR as the tax limitation proposal, I'm for lower taxes as much as anybody. But again, under the existing shortage in state funds I feel such a move could be disastrous for state financing. States and local governments includare not allowed to run ing school boards huge deficits or debt ceilings akin to the federal government. The state might have had a surplus now if the Legislature had not approved tax rebates. AND THERE might be more money in local coffers in cities and counties if the economy had not taken such a slump, lowering the sales tax receipts brought on by less buying and selling. Again looking at the schools, the tax limitation could mean a drop of $60 million for schools. UNDER THE proposal, a one percent tax ceiling based on 1977 values would be set. That would mean those counties where real estate values were reassessed bfore 1977 would be valued at a lower tax rate than other counties reassessed later. On top of that, a home would be reassessed at the time of its sale. That could mean you'd pay one tax for an identical home for which a neighbor might have to pay morje because it was recently sold. Now1 that doesnt sound too fair, now does it? ISNT IT hard enough for a lot of people to finance a home much less add this ? Besides, at least one state official claims the whole issue would probably be declared unconstitutional. Based on California's infamous Proposition 13, the property tax difference between neighbors (who might own identical homes) would be unconstitutional here. And because railroads and other large businesses are reassessed every year the business tax would probably have to be lowered while the property tax would have to increase to keep the coffers sufficiently bu(-den- j full. - BESIDES, Utah taxes are a lot lower than Californias were at the time of Proposition 13. Utah's stand at about one percent of home value vs. 2.5 percent for California at that time. They registered a $7 billion surplus at the time and Utah's governments claim they dont have any fat to draw on. Let's build a little surplus in first and then make an gttempt at lowering taxes. But maybe the best place to start is on a federal level. This same state official says 70 percent of taxes come from the Big Brother in Washington. |
