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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 Bonds Aid Apartments I By TOM BUSSELBERG - More than 900 new apartment units could FARMINGTON be added to the tight apartment market, within the next 18 months, if planned Davis County Housing Authority bond sale moves forward and final details with developers can be completed. SIX DEVELOPERS have so far thrown their intentions behind major apartment projects in Clinton, Layton, Farmington, Woods Cross and North Salt Lake, totalling $27 million. Some final details must be worked out, but its hoped approvals can be Comity Poised To Set Up Garbage Bist. By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor - FARMINGTON Although an official decision cannot be made until Monday, Sept. 24, it was evident at a press conference called Friday that the Davis County Commission will approve a special service district for the purpose of disposing of solid waste in the county. THE OFFICIAL vote by the Commission cannot be made until Sept. 24 because the State Statute specifies that a waiting period must elapse from the time of a public hearing until the vote is taken. That public hearing was held Sept. 5. During the waiting period anyone within the boundaries of the district may protest in writing (or petition) against the formation of the district. A citizens' opposition group is circulating petitions in this behalf. COM. HARRY Gerlach admitted at the press conference that although the decision cannot be made until Sept. 24, it is obvious from his press release and comments made at the meeting that the Commission favors a special service district and subsequently a resource recovery (garbage burn) plant to be constructed near Hill Air Force Base. That is not to say that we wont honor the petitions that may be turned into the commission or the lack of a site for the proposed plant, Comm. Gerlach emphasized. HE TOLD the press and others that it would be economically feasible to build a 400-toper day plant adjacent to Hill AFB if that is what the district board of directors decide. Wilbur Jefferies, executive director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council, said the district must accept garbage from all municipalities within Davis County whether or not they elected and may seek garbage from to participate within the district other sources until the plant reaches capacity. HE EMPHASIZED, however, that entities -including Bountiful, Layton and Clearfield may have to pay a higher (tipping) fee than those cities that have elected to be a part of the district. Since Clearfield and Layton are not participating communities, y it is unlikely the proposed. mass bum plant will be built in these cities. Com. Gerlach said he takes the stand that if these cities do not want to participate in the district, the plant should be constructed elsewhere. A TENTATIVE site was selected adjacent to Hill AFB within Clearfield City limits but that citys Planning Commission refused to grant a conditional use permit for construction of the building. Clearfield and Layton City Councils have said they do not want the plant located in their cities. There is some government-owne- d land (state and federal) near the military installation on which the site could be located, it was explained. Proponents of the plant emphasize that it is necessary to be located near Hill AFB since the steam will be sold to the base. COM. GERLACH read a prepared statement he said outlined the feelings of the Commission regarding the status of the proposed district and subsequent construction of a bum plant. We are not trying to hide and disguise anything, the commissioner said. The statement, in part, indicated that the district would do the following: 1. CONSOLIDATE and, in the case of the north landfill, legal- -' ize landfill activities. Mason-Dixo- n 2. Eliminate the line that presently frustrates inter-cit- y cooperation. 3. ALLOW THE district board of directors to evaluate probdecisions without exceslems and make fiscal and sive delays. 4. The board of directors would be created with legal standing and representation from each of the participating cities. 5. ALLOW IMMEDIATE board action if new technology must be incorporated to dispose of solid waste. (Construction of a mass bum plant.) 6. Guarantee cooperation to help either landfill in times of need or because of a climatic event. 7. STIMULATE preparation of a countywide emergency disposal master plan via agreements with sister counties. (Enable the district to purchase garbage as needed from outside Davis County). 8. Guarantee uniform countywide fee schedule for services cities may be charged a higher but rendered. equitable fee). 9. BE OPEN to the press and public under the Open Meeting Law. At the same time, the district will not, or cannot do the fol15-d- ay 15-d- - ns ; - - - garbage-to-energ- : plant-generat- ' ed sewed up" by the Oct. 16 Housing Authority board of directors meeting, and financing arranged before years end. A bond sale isnt anticipated until early 1985. Housing Authority, itll provide Sponsored by the developers with options at lower interest rates than they could achieve independently. Aimed at stimulating apartment-renta- l d as largely construction, it would help fill a need unmet by Housing Authority and government officials. THE KlfeR Corporation was first to announce intentions, with bedroom complex in Clinton at 800 N. 1300 a 60 unit, two-thrW. Although hotly contested by neighbors, the city council last week approved zoning changes smoothing the wayif financial arrangements can be reached for the $3 million project. As with all the proposals, it will include 20 percent of units for low to moderate income, meaning renters receive assistance beyond their paying up to 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities. SHADOW MOUNTAIN North apartments are planned for 1200 N. Main in Layton by a Ga., consortium-Weste- rn Growth Properties Investment, Inc. The 234 unit project, valued at $6.7 million, will be built in phases. Eighty are planned by next June, another 80 by December, 1985 and the remainder by June, long-stresse- 1986. Approval has yet to be received from the city although its expected, after neighborhood input, in early October, Craig Neil-so- n told the board. Near the Layton Hills Mall, it will include a clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis court. THE BOYER Co. is planning a 20-- 4 unit complex at Fairfield Road and Rainbow Drive in Layton, valued at $6.9 million. Itll with zoning and 168 include 36 and consideration under by Layton offapproval changes icials, Roger Boyer said. Also planned to be built in phases, its projected 144 units will be ready by next summer and 60 the following summer. it Cobblestone Creek, a project, would be built at 200 S. 200 W. in Farmington, adjoining the junior high, by a limited partnership based in Farmington. Estimated at $6 million, itll include a pool, jacuzzi and clubhouse with completion of all units 3. HAVE AN assessment appear on your tax statement since no mill levy is authorized. 4. Endanger city or county bond limits. cities. (These lock out communities may be charged a higher tipping 5. PUNISH OR fee). ng cities from utilizing district ser6. Prevent vices. 7. CREATE CITY or county bonding debt. 8. Prevent cities from operating their own landfills or processes. THE COMMISSION got support for a special service district from Dr. Keith Eggison, chairman of the Davis County Board of Health and Dr. Enrico Leopardi, County Health Director. Dr. resoluEggison said the Health Board unanimously approved the of the bum and the a for district concept tion of intent supported plant proposal. Dr. Leopardi said Davis County is the 20th fastest growing county in the nation and most densly populated (area wise) in the state with a serious solid waste disposal problem. He said a bum plant is heeded, but should be built under strict environmental and safety standards. If it is constructed in this manner and with the proper safeguards, it will be of top quality and attractive." high-technolo- I sus-porti- two-bedroo- m one-bedroo- m 192-un- anticipated by summer, 1985. one and A complex, is planned for 1100 S. between U.S. Highway 91 and Interstate 15 in Woods-Cros- s. Springwood would be built by Springwood Associates,1 a limited local partnership and will include a pool and clubhouse. It wont be phased but no completion date has been announced. Pebble Creek Apartments is a project planned for 850 N. Highway 89 in North Salt Lake, with plans for unit completion by late next summer. Merrill Bunker, Merrill Rasmussen and Nyal McMullin are involved in a limited partnership for the $3.1 million project. two-bedroo- m 144-UNI- T, 96-un- it NLJH Back To School ACTION IS pending for respective city planning commissions and councils on rezoning, with the density varying from 25 to said heavy green space about 18. All developer-spokesme- n it LAYTON North Layton Junior High Schools Back to School Night will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. emphasis is planned. Proposed rents range from $350 for a one bedroom in the units to $475 for a two bedroom on the high side. Some 930 units are proposed. SPEAKING of prospects for the sale and impact on the county, inHousing Authority Director Rosemary Davis said, Were volved because we believe theres housing shortage, especially for young married couples with children- -a large segment of the potential market in the county. Apartments are one of the options they need, she stressed, because (single family houses) are out of reach of so many. We feel this will help keep many from having to go to Salt L.ake or outside Davis County for affordable housing, she added. The six developers are those who prepared necessary materials and paid fees leading to a bond sale although many others expressed interest, she said, noting about 800 units yearly are projected as needed. Another sale would be planned for early non-subsidiz- ed ALL PARENTS are invited and encouraged to bring a copy of their childs schedule. They will be visiting their child's classes. Square Dancing Set SYRACUSE Youre never too young or too old to try your hand at square dancing. THAT CHANCE of a lifetime is being offered by the Syracuse Elementary School PTA, starting Friday, with weekly club sessions planned at 8 p.m. for $3 a couple. Those unable to attend the first session should call Donnell tb Taggert at 776-468- 9. 1986. KaysviUe Quail Pointe Stalled By Council Continued from front page : THE COUNCIL did approve three planning commission recommendations. The East Layton Hills 4 amendment was approved. This action was necessary to allow a correct boundary line up with Phase 5. The project is located at 1600 E. 1800 Mr. and Mrs. Owen Dale Allen spent five days at Yellowstone National Park where they attended the Knothead Square Dance Jamboree. Its a son for Mr. and Mrs. Stan Stoll with the arrival of David Cur' tis on Aug. 27 at the McKay-De- e 15 8 is lb. oz. He Hospital weighing their third child. At home are Doug and Don. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wi liam Joseph Finnerty of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Stoll of Wichita, Kansas. David Kemp left for St. Louis, Mo. where he will be attending medical school at St. Louis University. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kemp. Mr. and Mrs. William Packer spent a few days last week in Cedar City with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Packer. road in the Jay McDonald subdivision at 3300 E. 200 N. from 60 feet to 50 feet. said. When the decision was made, council members were unanimous in saying the development should be put on hold until the water and road problems were more satisfactorily resolved. N. The council approved narrowing of the A SINGLE family subdivision located north-eacomer of Dawson and Flint streets was approved subject to the correction of six items noted by the city engineer. In other council action, approval was given to accept a low bid for a drive building inspector vehicle. All three bids were received from local automobile dealerships. Ed Kenley turned in the low bid of $10,540. at the st ' FINALLY, the council approved a Class A beer license for the Hillgate Market which is located at the South Gate of HAFB. dmg JBewis EJo W. MusM MMMmm By TOM BUSSELBERG lowing. - Wednesdays meeting was the fourth Layton City Council meeting held in a week to try to resolve Laytons disruptive city government problems. THE SITUATION started when three city council members, Golden Sill, Bob Stevenson and Sam Trujillo approached the county attorney, Loren Martin, with questions about administrative policies and practices in Layton City. Mr. Martin requested a $5,000 audit of city books. The expense of the audit was assessed to Layton City. After the audit report was complete, Mr. Martin met several times with Layton council members and the Mayor. It was suggested on Aug. 26th, that the county attorney would file criminal charges against Mr. Randall Heaps, city recorder and administrative assistant to the mayor. The council voted to suspend Mr. Heaps without pay until the question was resolved. MONDAY EVENING, Sept.. 10, at a press conference, Mayor Lewis G. Shields said he was not in agreement with suspending Nr. Heaps without pay. The Mayor said he would consider the suspension if Mr. Heaps received pay. Layton Citys ordinance says an employee can be removed from office with a majority council vote and the concurrence of the Mayor or the recommendation of the Mayor with a majority vote of city council members. A CRIMINAL complaint was filed Monday, Sept. 10, by the county attorney citing five third degree felony counts of misusing public money. An additional neglect and misconduct complaint alleges Mr. Heaps, Did between May, 1978 and August, 1984, and while Layton City had a City Treasurer, sign all checks of Layton City contrary to the laws of the State of Utah. Conviction on this neglect and misconduct misdemeanor requires removal from office, according to Mr. Martin. ONE DAY before the Layton decision to invite the state auditor to assist in reorganizing Layton Citys administrative office, state auditor, W. Val Oveson announced he would audit Laytons fiscal proceedings wjth or without an invitation from the city. Arraignment for Randall Heaps was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon as we went to press. Utah-Atlant- a, (Non-participati- as all district debt will be paid via INCREASE taxes existing (garbage) fees, assessments and charges. (Existing fees are about $12 to $14 per ton). 2. Interfer with a city garbage or fee collections. Continued from front page ee so-call- ed 1. Approves Changes non-prof- it HAFB - Its not often those who spend the countless behind-the-scen- es hours boosting a project that helps thousands, such as Davis County United Way, get any recognition. THEYRE having their day, today, with the official kickoff luncheon at HAFBs Officers Club, delivered a special van and car entourage provided by a north county auta dealer to be greeted by the dozens who will also get involved in raising the $375,000 set for the 1984 campaign. A big boost towards that end is already on the record-bookthanks to nine Pacesetter businesses whove started the ball rolling raising $75,000 through employee and corporate pledges. Some firms are new to the list, this year, while others have increased s, their contribution many-time- s over. LARRY BURDETT, executive director for Davis United Way, notes this years goal is the highest ever as funds raised are earmarked for dozens of programs along the Wasatch Front, including Davis County. Agencies in the county include the family counseling center, Davis County alcoholism and dmg services association for retarded citizens, emergency food assistance and information and referral service. Others are the Hill Youth Group, North Davis dental health clinic and Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center. To the theme, Thanks to You It Works, Weber State College graduate Mario Pellegrini, who also served at HAFB, will keynote today's activities. President of United Way Productions for United Way of America, hes responsible for nationally produced programming, is a former film and TV director and has worked with United Way for 20 years. a HERE'S A list of those behind the scenes" workers spearheading the campaign: Al Flake will serve as president; Robert D. Tole, campaign chairman; James B. Bfugg, training chairman; Mack Smith, nutjor contribution club chairman; vice chairmen are: north, T.J. Jones, with Bill Ellis, Pacesetter; Dick Champlin, Freeport Center; Rod Lewis, Major; Kent Smith, Small Business and Curt Harris, professional. County Com. Harold Tippetts will oversee special groups including state, county and city employees, school district and LDS seminaries; while Dave OReilly will serve as vice chairman over south county, assisted by Richard Chidester, seminaries; Jim Duncan, Pacesetter; Al Evans, Major and Mark Carpenter, Small Business. e CHEVRON USA, a United Way contributor, leads the way as a Pacesetter, with $23,528 contributed by employees and $21,500 corporate pledge, for a d increase over last year. Other south county contributors long-tim- one-thir- ' include Bountiful Lincoln-Mercur- y, proportionately topping their previous contribution by 1 ,640 percent-- up to $ 1 ,740, including $1,540 employee and $200 cor- porate." Albertsons Distribution Center gave $17,500 employee and $1,000 corporate while Albertsons Grocery Wholesale collected $40 employee and $220 corporate., Utah Bank and Trust provided $1,906 from employees and $800 corporate. In north county, Faball, a new - bowling ball manufacturer at Freeport Center, joins the list for the first time, with $5,400 provided by the employees. Hefty percentage increases were listed by the' three other contributors: 304 per-- , cent by Holbrook Co., with $412 employee and $250 corporate; 221.8 percent by First Security: Banks in north county$ 1,738 em-- ; ployee and $250 corporate, up 221 : percent while Humana Hospital: Davis North gave $1,534 from the: employees for a 33.5 percent in: crease. -: CONTRIBUTIONS from those Pacesetters are up by about: $25,000 over last years campaign. Overall, Mr. Burdett has issued a county-wid- e goal up eight per-- ? cent over last year, with $170,700: hoped for from north county and!! $161,100 from the south with $29,300 from the "Special north; and $23,150 from special south : those groups including the govern-- : ment employees. 'i. f |