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Show DECEMBER 16, 1982 By GARY R. BLODGETT News Editor - CENTERVILLE Davis County Fair officials are seriously looking for a new site for a County Fair Complex. County Must Vacate Lagoon In 1984, Seeks ACTUALLY, the search is a matter of necessity. According to an agreement between the Davis County Fair Board and Lagoon Corporation, the present fair site at Lagoon will no longer be available after 1984. Jack Bailey, of the Davis County Economic Development Board, told the Centerville City Council last week that a new fair site is going to be needed soon and asked if any property was available in Centerville. New Fair Site IT WOULD be best to have the fairgrounds located in central Davis County, whatever that means, said Mr. Bailey. The most strategic - FARMINGTON As required by law, the Davis School Board has set its calendar of regular meetings for 1983. NORMALLY, they will be held in the district administration building, 45 East State, Farmington, although one of the February meetings will tentatively take place at e Kaysville's new Columbia Elementary School after finalized dedication ceremonies. If Sarah Jane Adams School is completed, as scheduled, for use next fall, it could also be the site of a meeting late in the calendar year. Here's a list of the regularly scheduled sessions: Jan. 4 and 18; Feb. and 15; March 1 and 15; April 5. Due to school board national meetings, only the one April meeting By TOM BLSSELBERG FARMINGTON Although the county commission is expected to approve an percent higher county mental health budget, at least some of that increase is coming from 1 1 have been trying to tap for eral years. scheduled. OTHER meetings: May3and 17; June7and21;July 19, with no earlier meeting planned due to Independence Day; Aug. 2 and 16; Sept. 6 and 20. Also scheduled: Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. and 15 and Dec. 6. Traditionally only one meeting is held in December, as is the case this year, tb sev- THE $2,272,129 budget, up by $240,000 over the current includes nearly years, more 1 year after continual lobbying by the county commission, mental health officials and others. Previously, the county was receiving far less per capita than other areas, such as Weber-Morga- n due to longstanding funding differences. state funding that was achieved within the past $200,000 through equalization The mental health advisory board okayed the new budget that includes about seven percent more from the general fund-w- ell within the countys nine percent guideline-a- nd the county commission was expected to approve the package along with the overall county budget during a Tues day alternoon public hearing (see store elsewhere in today's paper). THE LIOVS share of the mental health budget originates from federal and state sources--a- t $1 psychiatric unit rooms per day has risen $20. as well at Lake-vieHospital. ON A related matter, County Com. Ernest Eberhard. a member of the advisory board, indicated newly elected Rep. Naomi Shumway of Bountiful will sit on the legislative social services appropriations committee, the first time a counts legislator will be included for several years. Utah County had five on that committee." he said. ,384,557, although its down by nearly $2,000 in federal funding. The countv is chipping in $6,000 more, up to $151,000 or about seven percent of the total. Salaries hue e seen a jump of $104,000. although only one additional employee is anticipated, Director Russell Williams tuld the board, noting a psychiatric staffer will be sought, adding that cost for About some individual library board members and the library board, although Library A $50,000 set- rt tlement was announced Friday, with $25,000 due from Davis Couny's insurance and a like amount out of the $883,420 budget. That put to rest the $400,000 suit that had been filed against Director Layton says the settlement wont erase all costs incurred for legal fees over the past several years. The fees are actually more than that, not making anything-n- ot one penny. IN CONJUNCTION with the Friday announcement, the county library board approved a letter to Ms. Layton concerning her status. Signed by Lib- rary Board Chairmn Evan Whitesides, it said: Since your reinstatement as Davis County library director, you have worked closely with the library board in operating the library and in carrying out the policies and directions of the board. So long as you continue to cooperate closely with the library board in carrying out the policies set by it and running the library in an effective man- ner, maintaining good em- ployee morale, you will not be discharged without cause. THE was ACTION approved unanimously by the four members in attendance. Board Member Sharon Shumway, who has strongly questioned matters related to the Layton case in the past, was not in attendance. In the budget revision made necessary by the $25,000 county share, most was removed from the library book budget, that went down by about $20,000 to $62,000. The audiovisual budget was reduced by $3,000, to $500, while the periodical budget was reduced by $1,000 and travel by $600. In addition, $1,500 was taken out of the book budget for bookmobile, down to $4,200, while $3,000 was removed from the supply budget, Ms. Layton said in a telephone PERSONNEL action brought approval for the appointment of a page each at the Farmington and South Branch libraries as well as giving permanent status to Matha catalogue-referenc- e library at the Farmington main library who had been under normal probationary employment. Five merit recommendations were approved for em- ployees at the Main and North Branch, as well, Ms. Layton Deadline Extended For Schools Hazardous Areas Bv TOM BLSSELBERG - With FARMINGTON more than 100 potential hazardous areas to be studied, the Davis Schools transportation committee has received an until March before its report is due in the hands of the school board. 1 THE BOARD granted that request after Committee Butler Chairman Dr. Richard indicated members felt additional time would be needed to thoroughly study each potential area and obtain a workable grading system. I think some members were appalled at the task and felt they probably needed another two months af- ter Christmas. The committee of several PTA safety commission members, two law enforcement officers and Dr. Butler, district transportation director, has been studying transportation needs for several months, set up by the board to achieve some kind of point system to determine where busing should be provided above the normal state-funde- STATE SUPPORT is pro- vided offering bus transporta- tion for elementary students andone-hal- f living more than one mile from school and two miles for secondary students. The board receives requests each year for additional busing hazardous areas in that involve students closer to school than those mileages. This year, parents from the Camelot subdivision and near- - quested continued busing after completion of the Antelope Drive interchange and the board has retained it pending findings of the committee. A group in the Pepperidge condominiums and other nearby developments at about 1600 E. 700 S. in Clearfield was turned down for a similar request, citing hazards for youngsters having to walk past several freeway exits and entrances. DR. BUTLER said the committee was due to tour some of the "over 125 areas to be judged this week. The group will divide up the sites with each visiting about 20. He Dr. Butler said, adding attempts will be made not to to involve the neighborhood keep emotions at a minimum. ITS VERY difficult to arrive at some point to make a t judgement, he added, citing a national transportation expert who said a lot of parents feel like its a hazard wherever their children have to walk. He said each committee member will probably work with a PTA member in visiting the sites with two primary areas to be considered: the degree of hazard in each area and to determine traffic density, speed limit and the number of students walking a particular area. to walk f must also cross two major thoroughfares plus another stretch without a sidewalk. Board Pres. Sheryl Allen in- dicated parents would probably want to be notified of any changes before school summer recess. ITS A very taxation. A shortfall in 1981 revenue carryover also makes that a possibility, although Ms. Layton said the figuring was pretty conservative and could actually be lower. mile without a sidewalk would have to receive a different rating than one who one-hal- in In other business, the board approved a former English teacher to the book review committee. Mary Ann Creer, of Farmington, was named to a two-yea- r term replacing Laytonite Janet Weis, whose term had expired. MRS. CREER holds a masters degree in Spanish from Brigham Young University, where she also worked as a graduate teaching assistant, holds an English minor and taught English at Salt Lake High School and in Denver public schools. Other committee members are Royce Carterof West Point and Arlen Mecham of Val Ver- - Countys Skyline touchy prob- lem, Dr. Butler said. We're doing our very best to be as objective and fair as we can. stress mental health needs with legislators, contacting them before the session starts next month. "There's a great effort to increase education (funding)." he continued " There are onlv two wavs to increase oi taking monev from other programs BOARD Member Ld Paikei said that with the new "diunk driving emphasis" in law and t'catment, that cost should be borne horn l' iquor revenues, questioning how much ot that is div cited to school lunch "A lot goes back into enforcement." Dt Williams e plained "A verv email amount than goes into treatment-le- ss to school lunch ' HILE THE printer has yet to arrive to complete the com- puter library service, she said y the loan portion is working very, very well, with the first book requested received in a few days from Texas. inter-librar- A 1983 holiday schedule approving 11 holiday days off for employees, gained board approval, with the library to be clo'ed for seven holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Pioneer Day. Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. "CIRCULATION is up sigMs. Layton also nificantly, noted, speaking of the monthly report prepared for the board. It noted that circulation in the mam library for October and November was up by nearly over the previous y ear while the North Branch in Clearfield registered a three percent increase, even with the loss of Layton" from the system. The South Branch in Bountiful was up by about 14 percent for both months. look for them. - It may not be China, FARMINGTON at less than half the cost, but the Board of Education still has some concerns with letting the Davis High School Orchestra miss four school days to attend a Mexico City music festival. ON TOP OF that, w hile approving the trip in a three-tw- o vote, the board said it wants 80 an percent positive vote taken by secret ballot of students' parents before the trip can be cast in concrete. Thats the third trip request for the attempts at orchestra, after its internationChina a Shanghai, attempting al music festival and a similar event moved to Manilla, The Phillipines were foiled. IT WOULD mean missing four school days, leaving March 29 and returning April 5. Friday and Monday are holidays for the Easter break. The board also approved, in a separate motion, a combined trip by the Lay ton High Orchestra, band and chorus over the Easter break, as well, to include stops in Southern California and Tijuana. Mexico. That trip was unanimously approved. WHILE ACKNOWLEDGING the Davis High Orchestra is a "very talented group of musicians, she recalled receiving "several phone calls and letters" expressing concern about the length and cost of the China trip, noting these are "some difficult economic situations" even at S600 for the Mexico trip vs. $1,500. She expressed concern granting such a request might bring others following the concept to travel great distances at great MOST TRIPS are at least semi- commercial in nature. Asst. Supt. Gavle Stevenson explained, adding. "If you look at commercialism, you won't approve neatly as many trips. From the administration's side. Mr. Stevenson said it's difficult for schools to know what limits are placed on tiavel Previously . it was limited to the Western U S but since then trips have been authorized bv Yiewmont High groups to Mexico and others to Calgary. Alberta. I THINK we've sent some signals that have been a bit unclear, Supt. I awrence Welling said. My request with the Davis request was that it went far beyond what the board had in mind for travel" w hen agreeing to allow Davis another chance at a trip request. Emphasizing no qualm with the value of such travel or "how well that group will perform, he noted "some concerns with the precedent that sets." CALLING THE trip a bargain, price-wise- , Lana Marsden. wife to Davis Orche--tr- a Conductor Richard Marsden. said. "We've studied the trips in depth 3e feel it's excellent for the money Other opportunities (trip possibilities), would take them away longer, and take more monev in the States." She noted all meals and lodging are covered along with a chance to visit schools e and meet with students on a basis. Noting she arranges all orchestra trips, Mrs. Marsden said, we weigh these things very carefully. We were uncomfortable with China, too " cost." ONE OF THESE days we need to sit down and have a serious talk about these trips, Board Member Bruce Parry said, with the board agreeing to rev iew the policy within the next two months. With Davis High, at first I thought it was because they were so good" that the invitation was offered to China. Then it was because a travel bureau wanted to make good. Excursions are good but anyone can BOARD MEMBER Ray Briscoe said he had no problem with a trip to Mexico but felt "S600" is still a bundle of money" and would place pressure on some families, even if the money's already been raised to cover those unable to pay. Board Member Dee Forbes voted against the trip citing cost and Board Pres. Sheryl Allen said that if she could vote she would also oppose the trip, noting "some real con- cerns with these longer trips." its noted with members having to find out how many students live in each area, with it necessary to contact individual principals. We will try to get several people to make judgements, clean-cu- A STUDENT having and W AN EDUCATION XL program to establish a "very effective lobby" will be needed. Dr. Williams said, "if we want to be heard." Emphasizing he's not opposed to education, the director indicated board members and others will have to By TOM BLSSELBERG said. SHE INDICATED the mill levy may be adjusted upwards from its current 2.12 to 2.28, based on projections of growth services." DHS Orchestra Mexico City Trip Gets Approval da. They would join with two library staff members in evaluating any books questioned by patrons seeking review. Thompson, of the one-fourt- h (state) Budget goes to social Travel Policy Questioned $50,000 Settles Librarian Case Im He asked that if there are any property ow with 30 to 60 acres of land with good access and centrally located who would like to sell to contact the County Commission. THE COUNTY has $100,000 earmarked for downpayment of property for future fair development. The county would bond for development of the site over a period of years. W'e'vegot to gel the show on the road." said Com. Gerlach. "We're going to be pressed to have the land purchased and development started by the time our contract with Lagoon expires at the end of 1984. -- After More Than Three Years -- county. SOME OF the land has water that would have to be drained or stored in a pond, the state sources that officials 1 LAYTON - More than three years after its start on a hot August day at a library board meeting, the Jeanne Layton furor has apparently come to an cr.d. now as we had hoped, said Com. Gerlach. Now it's necessary that we look elsewhere toi property, preferably in the central part of the Mental Healths $2 Million School Calendar North County Editor d WERE NOT as close to a land purchase tionable that the county can justify the asking price of $40,000 to $50,000 per acre even for a smaller than anticipated site. Com. Cerlach said the county had hoped to buy the property - 100 total acres - for about half the price, or $20,00 to $25,000 per acre. -- d year-aroun- - site would be in north Centerville, Farmington year-aroun- -- ME FINALLY concluded that the Farming-to- n site would be the most feasible if the price is right. he said. But unfortunately, the price tag has gone up substantially until its now ques- We have looked at some real good sites in Syracuse and West Bountiful, but they are not centrally located and this could create problems when it comes time to bond for development of By TOM BLSSELBERG e, County Commissioner Harry Gerlach explained that the entire county had been surveyed for a possible site. Last year, 10 sites were presented to the commission and these proposed sites were given priorities. or Kaysville. is commissioner said. The latter, howev er. could facility of provide a nice multi-usice and skating. picnicing He said the ideal situation would be to have a fair complex of about 100 acres - large enough for a race track, all the necessary fair buildings, and facilities that could be utilized for purpose and not just for fair activities. the site. MR. BAILEY told the council that there are approximately 100 acres of land available adjacent to the present fair site north of Lagoon. He said some of the proposed site is swamp ground which can be drained for suitable use as a fair complex. Countys FARMINGTON - The tenative 1982 county budget was approved by the County Commission during a public hearing held Tuesday. -- COUNTY OFFICIALS were commended for keeping the mill levy increase to . 1 mills by the 1 Utah Taxpayers Association. COM. HARRY Gerlach noted that the county was keeping its promise to taxpayers by. keeping property taxes to a minimum. He also invited the public to participate in the budgeting process, indicating that county records are open for public inspection. The tenative county budget begins January , 1983 and ends Dec. 31. The general fund is budgeted at over $10 million, cw 1 A breakdown of proposed expenditures includes: COUNTY COMMISSION, $128,234; District Court, $54,350; Precinct Court, $99,882; Circuit Court (juror and witness fees), $35,000; Juvenile Court, $118,311; Sanity Hearings, $5,000; Public Defender, $45,000; Recovery Services, $91,883; Personnel, $68,982; and Information Systems, $341,330. Departmental breakdown includes Auditor, $190,022; Cterk, $297,902; Treasurer, $96,822; Recorder, $241,121 ; Attorney, $445,094; Assessor, $330,596; Surveyor, $234,409; Buildings and Grounds, $255,371; Election, $8,250; Planning, $258,569; Resource Development, $32,913; Sheriff, $1,713,815 (not including para medics program which has its own mill levy); State Forest Fire Protection, $10,770; Ambulance, $168,048; Jail, $720.871 ; and Building Inspector, $79,919. ANIMAL CONTROL, $223,554; Emergency Services, $53,625; Health Administration, $169,211; Environmental Health, $293,543; Health Nursing, $512,364; Home Health. $103,390; Dental Health, $4,500; Women Infant Care Program, $105,811; Poor and Indigent Fund, $116,500; Roads, $501,855; Vehicle Maintenance, $98,323; Parks, $19,930; Davis Park Golf, $250,973; Valley View Golf, $247,031; Agricultural Extension, $69,299; Weed Control, $78,338; County Fair, $40,249; Title XX Program. $48,901. |