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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 12, 1984 Fewer Bid On School Projects; Higher Cost By TOM BL'SSELBERG All good FARMINGTON things eventually must come to an end, it seems. ANOTHER good thing, at least for the Davis School District, has apparently bit the dust. In the depressed construction climate that prevailed for a year or two, contractors were eager to bid on projects, often generating nearly two dozen bids for a major remodor expansion, not to mention a new school. And how sweet those bids were to the district and indirectly taxn coming in payers, as well below architects estimates. eling well--ofte- THE LAST few addition projects, though, have reflected what Asst. Supt. John S. White said could be a new trend. Fewer are bidding and their bids are often higher than the estimate. Last week, that was the case for Knowlton Elementhe tary School addition. The north Farmington project was estimated by Salt Lake City architects and Associates at $390,000, but even the low bid came in at more than $80,000 above that, or a good higher for the project. six-roo- m one-sixt- h R.G. IVERSON Construction of Layton submitted the low bid at a high bid of $535,000 was also placed by a Davis County $472,951 vs. builder, MGM Construction of North Salt Lake. He said a parametric survey had been conducted, or one current prices for supplies and labor costs are evaluated, among other things. The Knowlton bids were in line, he said, indicating the architects estimate was low. THERE IS a tremendous amount of construction going on Baer Creek Hearing A PUBLIC hearing meeting is scheduled for Sept. 18 at the Burton Elemenroom to distary School REPAVEMENT for the north end of Mountain Road has been set for Wednesday, Sept. 12 providing weather permits. Street lights for the subdivision of Creek View Estates, Mountain Terrace Estates, Harvey Farm Estates and Pilly Green were discussed by Michael Burrows, Layton District Manager for Utah Power and Light Co. and the city council. plans for improvements to Baer Creek Channel. Time of the meeting will be between the hours of 8 and 9 p.m. Modified plans will be available for review by anyone who may have an interest, at the Fruit Heights City office located at 281 S. Mountain Road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. STEVE RUSH will meet with Councilman H. Dean Wade and acting administrator, Ray W. Phillips to finalize placement of street lights. At 7 p.m. Mayor Dean Brand noted that a public hearing had been published for this time concerning the requests for rezoning properties of Jay O. Willey By NORMA PREECE The Fruit Heights City Council discussed the flood control - Baer Creek Canyon Channel Improvement Project. multi-purpo- cuss the modifications to the original Family Partnership; Western States Title Company of Davis County, Inc., S. James and Ranae R. Linford; Lewis V. and Joann T. Nord; Dwane H. Brough (2 parcels; north parcel and south parcel). MAYOR BRAND explained that all properties requesting rezoning as located on the northwest side of 1800 East. Property owners have requested properties be rezoned from A-- to (Residential suburban). 1 NORMA PREECE KAYSVILLE - Grant S. Lloyd, owner and operator of Cherry Hill Campground in Kaysville was the guest speaker at the Kaysville Chamber of Commerce regular monthly dinner meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 5 at The Pizza Company Restaurant in Kaysville. Later a miniature golf course and later a water slide. -- DOUG ST ANGER, executive officer of the Chamber conducted and introduced Mr. Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd gave a brief history of developing his business establishment of Cherry Hill, which is in its 20th season. HIS FATHER owned the original cherry orchard which was known as Just A Mere Farm. Grant later took over the property. He and his wife were interested in developing the land into something of use that would benefit the public. He decided that a campground and facilities were needed in this area. He first constructed camp sites amid his cherry orchard and built a registration office and mini store, restrooms and shower facilities. AS THE business grew, he expanded to include laundry facilities, recreational room and gift store. Then a heated swimming pool, enclosed playground for children and a theater. By CURRENTLY under construction is a river run that will simulate a river, a nine station batting cage, an aerobic game called aeroball and an additional game room which will be completed in the spring of 1985. He said his business has doubled every year. It has grown from ,700 cars annually to over 20,000. 1 THE MINIATURE 18 hole golf course grosses the most income of any of his operations and is the largest attraction at the present time. Mr. Lloyd feels to get a business going, one has to have the incentive, willing to work hard, obtain technical advice and consult professionals as well, talk to those who have had experience and keep an open mind. One important item is to have room to expand, if necessary. He stated It is no fun to sag in a business. AND KEEP a close control. He still posts a daily ledger and does all of his own bookkeeping, in this way he has his finger on top of all the operation. He feels this is a very important part of a successful business. Then you must be willing to invest what you make back into the business so you cm expand. DONETA GATHERUM No persons were present either for or against the proposition. THE COUNCIL approved the rezone request as proposed, np - LAYTON Thursday evening, Sept. 6 the Layton City council took action on three items that were not listed on the official published and posted meeting agenda. THE COUNCIL unanimously voted against joining a county special services district that would decide the method used to dispose of solid waste. Next, the council approved the report of a citizens committee that was established to study the best way to obtain legal services for the city and to study the forms of government that might be adopted by Layton. The council accepted the report and dissolved the committee. The third unscheduled item that the council addressed was a reorganization of city government and an appointment for suspended city recorder and administrative assistant to the Mayor, Randall Heaps. NO DECISION was made on this item for several reasons. Councilwoman Ann Harris made a motion to call a special election so people could vote on a city manager form of government. This was one of the recommendations made in the citizens committee report. Ms. Harris motion included the reinstating of Randall Heaps and the hiring of a city treasurer and a director of finance. More about this motion and the action that followed Thursday evening, Friday evening and Monday evening is given in a related story. THE FIRST purpose of this article is to explain the procedure usually followed in organizing a council meeting agenda and the steps that are taken when special items are added to the agenda after the original document is posted and circulated. A second purpose is to explain the happenings of last Thursday as viewed by newspaper reporters, councilmen, city employees and citizens. THE READER can decide if the Utah shine LaV was violated. Sun- OTHER POINTERS were to take pride and keep the establishment clean and attractive, be friendly and congenial. The campers learn of Cherry Hill through travel magazines and by word of mouth. Local people from the neighboring towns are impressed with his business, he stated. They are pushing the tourists out. He said they take reservations and cannot handle the demand. Although he has purchased three additional acres of property from his brother, the 25 acres he owns will still not be adequate. MR. LLOYD believes in quality workmanship and clean environment and has strived to keep this type of reputation and high standards. One must provide the type of entertainment and service the public wants and needs. HE AND his wife and their five children have all worked hard to build the business and he presently employs 25 persons. He said, I have always enjoyed planting and growing things and in achieving. With his successful business it has been interesting along with the hard work and many concerns, to know that their adventure has been rewarding and successful, np Pat Jamison, executive secretary and city treasurer, has had the responsibility of preparing the council meeting agenda for several years. The Friday or Monday before a council meeting, all department heads in Layton, members of the city council, the mayor and the city recorder bring agenda items to Ms. Jamison. If a citizen wants an item on the agenda, he goes through the city recorder or the mayor. The agenda is typed and signed by Randall Heaps, city recorder. Since Mr. Heaps was suspended from office when this last agenda was prepared, Mayor Lewis G. Shields signed the official document. MS. JAMISON posts copies of the agenda around city hall and mails copies to newspaper staff members who normally cover the council meetings. A copy is placed in the city office so anyone interested in knowing what items will be discussed can call and receive the information over the telephone. Since Monday was Labor Day, Ms. Jamison did not post or mail the agenda until Tuesday morning. - THURSDAY morning, the day of the scheduled council meeting, numerous calls were received at the Layton City office. The people were inquiring if the special service district question was on the agenda. Ms. Jamison and the other office workers replied, No. After 3:30 p.m. Thursday Ms. Jamison said the Mayor told her there would be a revised agenda. The Mayor referred her to City Attorney Bruce Bartons office for copies of the agenda. The secretary in the attorneys office did not have a typed copy of the revised agenda. Apparently no typed copy was ever made, posted or given to council members. STAFF MEMBERS from this newspaper started calling the city office at 10 a.m. to find out if the burn plant and the Randall Heaps situation would be discussed at council meeting. At about 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the newspapers received word that the agenda had been revised and that three additional items said, "and subcontractors have more work than they can handle." The six room addition will be a replica of a recent addition to Kaysvilles Sam Morgan Elemen-tar- y. IN OTHER school board action, the mill levy was adjusted, slightly, to align it with the state tax commission and county tabulations--u- p from 43.50 to 43.66, with slight changes to the voted leeway and transportation, among others. It should mean virtually no change to the tax bill, however. It was noted that the first day of school, Sept. 4, "went off very well, especially considering the juggling that was necessary at Centerville and Layton elementaries, both virtually new schools and not entirely complete. CLASSES ARE being held there but some rooms werent finished, including lunchroom facilities meaning students had to brown bag it. At Layton, for instance, some staff couldn't enter their classrooms until Labor Day or early Tuesday morning. At that schoo), as well, water had to be supplied by other means than drinking fountains because of a foulup that first day, Mrs. Durrance said. Tentative enrollment showed a gain of about 2,000 students, with enrollment at 44,437 vs. 42,800 last year. Those figures are still tentative, and followed expectations in the high schools although there were some surprises, especially in kindergarten enrollment where teachers were quicktwo half-tim- e ly hired. Some 4,264 kindergarteners showed up vs. 3,850 last year. BY COMPARISON only 2,510 12th graders are enrolled this year, she said, with "some areas of overloading to be adjusted. Nearly 1,800 teachers are facing those students, this year, with 178 one in new faculty-- or that role here for the first time. That includes some additional slots brought on by higher enrollment but mostly reflects turnover, teacher relocation and retirement.' ten-fulfil- ling R-- S Cherry Hill History Told By along the Wasatch Front, Public Information Officer Bonnie Durr-anc- e Back-To-Scho- oP Nights Announced The opening of public schools means the scheduling of nights, traditionally the first opportunity parents have to visit the school, meet the teachers and learn about school policies and classroom organization. Nights are jointly sponsored by the faculty and the PTA organization. All parents are encouraged to attend. Children are usually not invited to this adult oriented program unless a notice from the individual school explains the program is for students. Back-to-Scho- Back-to-Scho- ol ol MOST Night programs begin with a genroom followed by eral PTA meeting in the school visits to individual classrooms. Exceptions to this format will be noted according to the school. Central Davis Junior High - Sept. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. North Davis Junior High - Sept. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. North Layton Junior High - Sept. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. Fremont - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Clinton - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Cook - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Crestview - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. The format will be classroom conferences rather than the usual presentation. Doxey - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. East Layton - Sept. 13, parents should read the notices that were sent home with the children. Hill Field - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Holt - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. King - Sept. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. The school carnival will be on Sept. 29. Layton - Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. in the new building. Lincoln - Sept. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. South Clearfield - Sept. 13 class sessions at 6:30 p.m. for kindergarten through 3rd grade. General meeting at 7 p.m. Class sessions for grades 4th through 6th at 7:30 p.m. South Weber - Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Sunset - Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Syracuse - Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Vae View - Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Wasatch - Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. West Point - Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Whitesides - Parent partner conferences - see related story, dmg BACK-TO-SCHOO- L multi-purpo- se Back-to-Scho- would be discussed at council meeting. Council members heard of the additions to the agenda in different ways. BOB STEVENSON was out of town on business. He had no knowledge that the three items would be part of the council meeting proced-ing- s. Councilman Ken Smith found out that the items would be discussed Thursday morning between 10 and 11 a.m. Mr. Smith said the revisions were made by the Mayor and that the Mayor insured him every effort would be made to contact the press and the other council members. COUNCILWOMAN Ann Harris said she was informed of the added agenda items on Wednesday. She explained that when the citizens committee was established, they were told to report on Sept. 6. It was simply an oversight that this item was not on the agenda, she said. A committee report easily could be omitted from the agenda and discussed at the council meeting under the open heading of old business or council and mayor roundtable. This is frequently done. The significance of the citizen committee report is that it was the basis for a motion made the citys governby Ms. Harris to ment. Ms. Harris said she had not seen the report until it was presented in council meeting about five minutes before she made her motion. She had knowledge of the reports contents because she had talked with committee members and the committee chairman. Dr. William Hughes, on several occasions before the council meeting. MS. HARRIS said she believed the other two unlisted agenda items could also fall under the categories of old business or roundtable matters. Many items are discussed under these open headings at all council meetings. Usually major topics in the old business or roundtable realm are listed under the appropriate columns on the printed agenda. ol MS. HARRIS stated she was under the impression that all council members knew the of city government and the Randall Heaps affair would be discussed at the council meeting. She was given this information through Bruce Bartons office who got it from the County Attorneys office. Supposedly, the county attorney hatfinformed all council members that the Randall Heaps matter would be taken up at the council meeting, stated Ms. Harris. Hal Hallett, Layton resident who has been in opposition to the proposed burn plant since the beginning, tried Thursday to find out if this item would be discussed by the Layton council. The decision Laytons council made would have a great influence on the Clearfield councils decision. Clearfield was to decide on joining the special service district Thursday evening at a meeting scheduled later in the evening than the Layton meeting. MR. HALLETT believed if Layton supported the service district then Clearfield might go along with the district also. He wanted to have all the support against the district at the Layton council meeting that he could gather. He called Councilman Sam Trujillo late Thursday afternoon to ask if the service district was an agenda item. Mr. Trujillo said, No. It was not on the agenda. MR. HALLETT attended the Layton Counjust in case... Council members Sam Trujillo and Golden Sill discovered the three items would be discussed in council meeting when the Mayor announced there would be three additional matters of business on the council agenda. cil meeting anyway, COUNCILMAN Sill questioned, Is this legal? City Attorney Bruce Barton gave the legal opinion that it was because an attempt had been made to inform the council members and that the press had been notified of the agenda changes, dmg |