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Show STATE PRESS A32K. EAST 300 SO. 467 LAKE SALT CITY, UTAH 04111 UTAH A C$nm U Moui I Pmort Miy HAH (AR AA0 P AMU MO LAWOM UTAH MM1 (USPS l - 544-913- 3 By DONETA GATHERUM NORTH DAVIS COUNTY -The North Davis County Sewer District needs money to upgrade the sewage treatment system for seven communities (Layton, West Point, Roy, Syracuse, Clinton, Sunset, Clearfield) in North Davis and South Weber Counties. There are two ways to earn the needed revenue. The first is to raise the flat monthly rate charged for each connection. The second way is to issue ) 5 Voice Of Davis County NUMBER FIFTEEN VOLUME EIGHTY Sewen? 546-473- 1492-6000- I 1 6 pages 25 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1984 Election Set 1 a General Obligation Bond. SEWER DISTRICT officials want voters to approve the issuing of a General Obligation Bond. People living in the seven communities affected by the bond will be asked to vote on Aug. 21 at the regular primary election. PRIOR TO the voting time, the Sewer District will mail a brochure to each home serviced by the Sewer District explaining the need for additional money to operate the sewage treatment plant. Public hearings will be held in the seven communities so people will have the opportunity to discuss the problem with Sewer District officials. The North Davis County Sewer District was organized on July 15, 1954. A waste water treatment facility was constructed in 1957. The sewage treatment process is a trickling filter process. two-sta- ge THE PLANT was expanded in 1964 and in 1972 bring the plant up to the current capacity of 19 million gallons a day. The only other expansion that has occurred since 1972 was the construction of two additional anaerobic digestors which will be completed this year. These were paid for out of operating revenues. Because of the growth of North Davis County, the sewage treatment plant is operating at or above capacity. BEFORE proposing a bond elec- F. H. Council Okays Lower Tax Mill Lew tion, the Board of Trustees authorized a comprehensive engineering study to determine the Districts treatment options. The State of Utah recently promulgated its standards for polished secondary treatment of sewage in the state. The current plant will not meet the State standards which are very high and exceed the federal EPA requirements. It is time to move ahead with the construction of expanded treatment facilities. Based on the engineering study, the Board of Trustees have selected a trickling term aeration method to treat the Districts wastewater. HELPING LIBRARY book collection for the visually impaired will The large-pribe getting a boost of maybe 15 books, soon, thanks to generosity to the tune of $200 from the Layton Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Their $200 check, presented by Secretary Reta York, left, and Claudia Martin, president, will add to the collection that provides everything from a large-priBible to The Best of Dear Abby", looked over by Lis brary Director Jeanne Layton. Housed in Clearfield, the collection can be loaned within 24 hours upon request to either Bountiful or Farmington libraries. The Eagles have donated for such programs over the past decade. nt nt 200-plu- filter-sho- rt announced at a later date. Residents have requested the city make bicycle registration available. Kaysville City has registered Fruit Heights City bicycles in the past. This will be investigated. By NORMA PREECE FRUIT HEIGHTS - Mayor Dean Brand reported to the council that city recorder had met with the Davis County Auditors office concerning the setting of the mill levy for the city of -- REED H. Barlow of 764 E. Village Way has requested a home occupation business license a mail order sales of comfor puter software. It was reviewed by the council and made a motion to approve the request. Captain Simpson from the Davis County Sheriffs office met with the council to review, the activity report for the months of May and Fruit Heights. NET ASSESSED valuation of property: $10,399,057. To acquire the $116,455 needed for the 1985 budget. General Fund, it was necessary to levy an 11.27 mill levy. The 1984 Mill levy was 11.69 and 1983 levy was 11.91. Digi-Graphi- June, 1984. THE COUNCIL voted to approve the mill levy as presented. The council approved the appointments for the Planning Commission as follows: Russ Christen appointed to fill the District 3 vacancy, term expires June 30, 1987: Mark Michie to be appointed to fill the incomplete term, vacated by Gerald H. Smith in District 4, term expires June 30, 1986; and appoint Merrill Stirling as chairman, term expires June 30, 1985. ARRESTS made in May, 16 with 62 citations, total value lost $4,750. Arrests made in June: 1 with 58 citations, total value lost $11,200. Councilman Dean Wade requested informa- tion concerning motorcycles and CPT. SIMPSON stated there were no areas open except existing trails and roads. Cyclists are to stay on the existing roads and trails. They cannot cross private property to get to the trails and roads. More and more trails and roads are being' closed to cyclists because of the extreme fire hazard and erosion. Captain Simpson will deliver information to the city office which will be available for the public concerning cyclists. The council also desired the information be included in their city newspaper, the next issue of the Ridge Runner. THE COUNCIL approved that David E. Adams be reappointed to serve as chairman of the Board of Adjustments for a period of three years, term expires June 30, 1987: also Planning Commissioner Russ Christen from District 3 will represent the Planning Commission on the Board of Adjustments. The County has requested that they be able to use Fruit Heights City Offices for the Primary Election, Aug. 21 , and the General Election on Nov. 6. The council approved the request. CAPTAIN SIMPSON also will deliver a roll of wide plastic tape which may be helpful in closing off entrances to the Bairs Canyon. (The signs to be used for No Trespassing should have been delivered to the city by Lt. THIS WILL present a problem as city coun- cil should be held Aug. 21 and Nov. 6 in the city chambers. Councilman Roos M. Phillips volunteered to have the Aug. 21 meeting at his home. Location of the Nov. 6 meeting will be t three-wheeler- s. Cox. Captain Simpson said he will check on the signs, np THE PROPOSED project will be built in four stages over the next 12 years. The design will meet growth over the succeeding period and will provide treatment capacity of 42 MGD. The cost will be $46,727,000. There are two feasible financing options: 1. Pay as you go or 2. a bonding program. Either way, fees and charges will be inar 20-ye- ar creased. THERE ARE three sources of revenue for a sewer district: Tax levy (2.40 mills), impact fee (100 per new connection) and monthly user charge $3 per month). The District will spread the cost of construction fairly over the three potential revenue sources. Imapct fees will be raised from $10o to $500. UNDER THE Pay as you go play, monthly users charges would be raised to $9.02. If the bond issue is approved, the monthly users charges would be $4.80. If the State of Utah relaxes its standards, the fees would be lower. THERE IS no special registration of voters needed for this bond election. The polling places are the same as for the primary election. Any resident of the North Davis County Sewer District is eligible to vote. The Sewer District Board of Trustees believe it is important for each citizen to understand the problem and to vote, dmg Chorus To Sing - Soft Rain. a LAYTON women's chorus featuring music through the decades and a wide range of musical appeal from musicals to ballads, naustalgic music and pop songs, will be the featured musical group performing this Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the patio area of the Layton Heritage Museum. ALSO PERFORMING Sunday evening will be the summer string students of David Thayne. The one hour concert is free to the public. It is recommended that people bring blankets or lawn chairs. THE SUMMER concert series in the park is an activity jointly sponsored by the Layton Arts Council, the Golden Spike Utah Arts Council. the National Endowment for the Arts, Weber State College and the Summer orchestra program, dmg Krazy Daze Set KAYSVILLE Krazy Daze means that the Kaysville Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring their annual sidewalk days sales in Kaysville with all the Chamber member merchants participating in their biggest sales of the year. It will take place on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11, in conjunction with Harrys Circus Days. A POSTER contest to promote Krazy Daze is planned. Prizes will be awarded in the adult category (16 years and over) and in the childrens category (15 years and under). First prize in both categories will be a $50 savings bond; second place in the adult category will be a family pizza dinner at the Pizza Company; second in the childrens category w ill be a family pass to Kaysville Cinema Center; third place in both categories will be the free rental of two videos and the use of a video machine at The Video Shop and Cosmos Video. The posters need to be submitted by Aug. to Barnes Bank. Submitted posters will be displayed at various Chamber merchants. Information concerning poster rules can be obtained at Chamber member businesses. 1 'Arndts JPmipMim, Wlkm! . V. :.. " By NORMA PREECE KAYSVILLE -- - John Stewart, representing the businessmen along Kaysvilles Main Street presented a petition with 41 names to the coun-;.cil relative to their strong feelings of angle park-z- r ing along the citys west side of Main Street on r. city block. MR. STEWART stated, they feel the four- lane highway through Kaysville is a barrier and people will not park on the east side and cross a four-lan- e highway to shop. It may be psychological, but that is the way it is. Mayor Gerald Purdy asked if those who signed the petition were all unanimous in their feeling. Mrs. Jean Barnes who circulated the petition stated all but two or three. THE PARKING issue was discussed for some time, of ways to benefit the majority, of those involved. Mayor Purdy stated the council has considered many designs and plans and used the input from many citizens the past three years. They have had a committee working on the plan for a great length of time and have taken into consideration all of the problems mentioned. The plan they have derived at seemed most beneficial to the majority. THE MAYOR pointed out the street is in very poor shape and must be redone and the Utah Department of Transportation is going forth with the work, as it is a necessity. The crown must be taken off, the sidewalks need replacement and repairs, etc. The city has worked toward getting the state to do this project for many years. One city council person suggested the business people should promote their business in sur h a way that crossing the street would not be a oarrier. IT WAS asked, llel parking is safer? Why the state says para- Mr. Thacker, city administrator, pointed out there is one lane to stop and then back into the parking space and other vehicles can see the person who is parking, where as on angle parking, the vehicles next to the person block the view, until a person is part way in the traffic traffic. lane, before they can see the Mr. Thacker showed maps to the group and the proposed plan and design. SOME OF the business people suggested doing away with parking of any type on the east side of the block and curving or veering the road in front of city hall to provide more space on the west side for angle parking. The State Department of Transportation does not advise that type of design as it has not proven effective in the past. The Mayor questioned if all citizens in Kaysville would approve of the tearing up of the city hall grounds to provide angle parking for the business people. It is not feasible for the city to lose that much ground and especially in front of city hall. THE MAYOR agreed, that the business people need parking space, and the plan they have come up with has provided much additional parking space. He stated further, We must be as congenial as possible to satisfy the needs of all the peqple. John Stewart asked if it were possible for the city' to move the fire hydrant in front of his business, Stewarts Gift Shop," if parallel parking is required. The council told him this could be done. THE MAYOR pointed out the State will build the new road, the other expenses will have to be paid by the city and the business people involved. The financial expense is a very important aspect to take into consideration and as for an estimate of what it will cost each business, is impossible to estimate at this time until the council determines which plan and design to use. Mayor Purdy suggested to Mr. Stewart that they appoint a representative of their group and come up with a definite plan and agreement and also to review the design, plan that the city has already researched before they determine what is best for all concerned, then bring their agreement befor ethe council to further review and consider. BETTY BECKSTEA1) and Rick Burtenshaw met with the council to discuss a new business for Kaysville, Creative Care Center, Inc. to be built at 600 N. 300 W. Richard Daems met with the Redevelopment e plan. Agency earlier and presented the On-sit- MS. BECKSTEAl) is interested in building a care center for the elderly which she feels is a much needed facility and they are very popular. It is providing the service for senior citizens that is not provided by other types of business, and it would provide additional tax base for the city," she stated. She met with the council to discuss financial aspects of the project. The council asked her to assemble a workable agreement with more detail and then come before the council and present the entire proposal, np |