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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL APRIL 10, 1985 Davis County Clipper Davis Reflex-JournPublished Positions Creates Layton al weekly by Cllppor Publishing Co. 76 South Main Bountiful, Utah 64010 Weekly newspaper published at Bountiful UT in the interest o( Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Entered as second class matter at Bountiful Utah, under the Act of March 8, 1979. Second class postage paid al Bountiful UT, 84010 Publisher Mgr. John Stahle, Jr. Editor Dean S. Stahle Luclle Stahle -- - top-quali- ty Asst. Mgr. 295-225- vidual meetings and at council goal setting and planning discussions. The department heads have provided their input and concur that these positions are of vital importance in helping the city to efficiently provide services and carry out city business in a professional Can a city with a population of 30,000 and an annual budget of $7 million hire five new, professionals and save money? Yes, said the Layton City Council members last Thursday evening when they approved e the creation of five new LAYTON 1 (USPS 1491 8000) full-tim- manner. positions: director of finance, accountant, city Engineer, Building Inspector and Director of Data WIOTIIMI s That the community might be informed about the of daily life, we present the Forum, In hope of aiding more intelligent decision. COUNCILMAN Sam Trujillo noted, After careful review of each of the five positions I believe that this is the most fiscally responsible and economical decision that we can make. I believe the addi- Processing, RECRUITMENT and hiring of candidates to fill all but the Director of Data Processing positions tional employees will save the city will begin immediately. behind-the-scene- money." The Director of Finance will oversee all financial functions of the city, help the City Council According to City Manager Cam These positions have Caldwell, been discussed in some detail with members of the city council in indi a Lmton Ponders Pinduces By PONETA GATHERN1 LAYTON - The most urgent needs regarding the financial management functions in Layton are hiring an accountant to be a manager of the information system and not just a hiring a director of finance that will have the responsibilities of managing the cash flow, making investments, billing, budgeting and studying the system to make improvements, hiring a person qualified in the data processing field, stated Dr. Lennis M. Knighton, CPA hired by the Layton City Council to study the fiscal management of Layton and make recommendations. -- book-keepe- r, viewed by Dr. Knighton. Hiring these key people will be cost saving to Layton City, Dr. Knighton told the city council. Their abilities will increase earnings enough to pay their salaries several times over. The city will receive the benefits of better infor- should be evaluated in terms of both costs and benefits, short-terand results. Operating revenues and expenditure should be separated from capital improvements and capital BUDGET Council members will know what is going on. The consultant recommended that changes be made before the Fall municipal election so that the changes would not become confused or misunderstood in the heat THIS CONCLUSION was based on a careful study of city auditors report, the state auditors report and an examination of existing city records. All employees that have any responsibilities with the finances of Layton City were inter ning to accommodate changes necessitated by growth, policy changes, legal requirements, technological improvements, program development and other items. THE CITY budget should be developed based on strategic and of a political campaign. his for." SON of Walter and Artie Manning, he readily admits to his A "number one interest probably being a farmer but decided that wouldnt be possible." Born and raised on a farm, he always kept his fingers in the ground, though and has mixed that love of the earth w ith a love of horses. A member of the Davis Sheriff s Possee for many years, he headed that group for five of those years. That was a big part of our entertainment in the early years. That love is still there, but he says age has caught up. a bit, and it's now an expanded interest into boating that helps fill those leisure moments. LIFE FOR Mr. Flint always comes back to water, though, as he quickly remembers back to his days as an eager youngster, worrying whether hed have to help with the water turn on July 4th or get to watch the parade. Water was always on their minds, even if tuckIt's our lifebed away someplace. lood." he emphasizes. It wes that interest in water, whether it was doing "a little irrigating" on his ground or membership on a variety of irrigation companies that helped lead to working for Weber Basin. As doesnt often happen, though, he was able to combine interest in water with negotiating abilities hed gained through employment opportuni- ties. HE CAME on board in 1973 under Wayne Winegar, who guided the district for 15 years until stepping down five years ago. It was special projects that first took Mr. Flints time, having to deal A with purchase of rights-of-wafew years after taking up part-tim- e dutic though, he was named a project superintendent and then assistant manager. Northern Utah is largely what it because of is, development-wise- , Weber Basin, he admits, providing water for drinking and bathing, industrial and sprinkling to recreational pursuits. y. impacted by the higher-than- THE CITY needs to establish a policy which assests will be included in fixed asset inventories and records. Finally, Dr. Knighton recommended that the city study the area of data processing and systems de- velopment and ultimately hire a director of Systems Development and Data Processing that is knowledgeable in computer systems, the development of hardware and software and competent in management processes, dmg does not allow for careful plan- GroUp To Meet normal precipitation that's bat- He recalls spending the better part of a night that couldve meant destruction for half of Bountiful w hen the mud slide between Rudd and Stone Creek threatened. It meant shutting off the acquaduct between those two creeks-bet- ter to do that even though itd just been charged up for irrigation water than ruin half a city. Fortunately, the line was only punctured. it didnt burst. for 1985. Mr. Flint is married to the former Marlene Peterson of Salt Lake and they are parents of three married boys who all live in Davis County: Blaine W., a procurement supervisor at HAFB; Tage I., attending the University of Utah and studying for an engineering career and Wade P., who is attending Weber State College. They're also the grandparents of two. governor-appointe- em- d, state senate approved, nine-memb- er board. Laytonite Evan Whitesides is board chairman while other county representatives are Ezra Clark and Blaine D. Fisher. Members are proportionately drawn from Davis, Weber, Summit and Morgan counties although the tip of Box Elder County is also included in the service area. 1 dont think weve had a board member I wouldn't give the highest praise to, he adds, noting, they come from all walks of life, from bankers (Mr. Clark) to farmers (Mr. Whitesides). HERES wishing Mr. Flint and Northern Utah, Weber Basin--anfor that matter-- a successful - -- 1 Over the past three years, Layton City has paid the consulting engineering firm of Templeton, Linke and Associates $204,366.21. The major portion of this amount was used in the water and sewer line for extensions or replacements. Since Layton is a fastgrowing community, it is believed that money could be saved by hircity engineer. This ing a person could contribute tremendous amounts of information and technical data into the master plan. e e buildTHE NEED for a ing inspector is closely associated full-tim- with the tremendous growth Layton is now experiencing. The present staff just doesnt have enough time to thoroughly inspect projects under construction, consult with developers and contrac By NORMA PREECE Kaysville Area Chamber of Commerce members met Tuesday to hear guest speaker Dave Allred, Director of Community Relations of the Salt Lake Jazz team give an update of the impact the team has on local community involvement. WITH THE close of another NBA season in Utah, Frank Layden and the players feel that community involvement by the team is a very important tool, of the commitment to the city, state and communities along the Wasatch Front. Anderson Lumber Co., of Ogden, has won a 1984 Home Center of the Year award from the naHome Center Magazine, which ' At the other store, four attempts were made to illegally purchase beer and the decoy was successful twice. THE CHIEF told the council that a decoy was used so there would be no mistake about her being under age (2 ). On seven of nine occasions she was not asked for identification (of her age), the chief explained. Dean Kent, vice president of Triangle Oil Corp., said he was not made aware of the illegal sales until a few days ago and was appalled at the problems that exist in the two 1 stores. CITATIONS were issued on the two stores but Mr. Kent said he was not made aware of the problems. "Apparently the store managers didnt send word to the corporation level as they were instructed todo. It can mean immediate termination at our stores for illegal sale of beer to minors." Mr. Kent told the council that his stores have had a good record for the past 12 or 13 years. But care- - lessness is The average attendance is over 9,000, Mr. Allred stated, the team averaging 20 games per season, the fans consist of 51 percent college graduates, 82 percent have lived in Utah the past 10 years or more and the average fan is between 9 years old. 25-4- THE UTAH Jazz has 100 people on its staff, generating over $3 million in personal income and over $2 million in purchasing. They pay over $1 million dollars in taxes each year, and promote $820,000 per year to downtown businesses, our problem now and management must be notified. HE SAID that store supervisors will now make nightly patrols to be certain there are no more problems like these. Well work with the police in any way we can to lion with $200,000 in value given to support local charities per year. THE PLAYERS are concerned about community involvement and the communities are interested in attending the games if the team plays competitively on the floor, he stated. Mr. Allred said they make good money and owe it to the community, but they do need more participation of Salt Lake businesses by them purchasing more season tickets. The season ticket holders need to purchase their season tickets now, despite some apprehension ;. : about the Jazzs Utah future. THE JAZZ players made 165 appearances from Ogden to Provo season with during the 1984-8Frank Layden adding another 25 appearances and Hot Rod, assistant coaches and front office personnel combined for another 30. The players visited local malls, e schools, hospitals, on days as well as participated in clinics for over 7,000 boys and girls involved in the Jr. Jazz Basketball League along the Wasatch Front. Almost every night when the team is in town and not hosting aether NBA team, the Jazz players were in local communities as part of the Jr. Jazz program during the months of November, December and January, he said. lf THEY continued their support of local non-prof- it agencies. They provided clinics for local businesses who supported Special Olympics. For the fourth consecutive year, the Jazz sponsored a special training camp for Special Olympic Coaches ?ho are involved in bas- ketball programs. In reference to one question Mr. Allred admitted the redesigning of the seating at the end zone area at the Salt Palace is necessary, np Hill Air Force Briefs Robert A. Roberts, lead engineering technician in the Aircraft Division, Directorate of Maintenance at Hill Air Force Base, won first prize for best technical paper at the recent Society of Automotive Engineers convention. HIS PAPER, titled Paint Re- eliminate these sales." Mayor Dean S. Stahle noted that earlier two stores had their licenses moval Through Bead Blasting-t- he earned Mr. suspended for seven days for illeg- Sensible Way, al sale of beer. "Of the 22 stores in flunked the tests the city, Were going to get regularly. tough in this city and have asked other mayors to do likewise in their cities, the mayor said. MSgt. James Litalien was recogCOUNCILMAN Richard Sharp nized as the Outstanding Hill AFB noted that store clerks are strict Senior NCO for 1984. He is with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. when it comes to check identification but seem reluctant to demand His peers recognized him for his ID for sale of beer. expertise in resolving problems reto delay lated to social actions, drugs and The council voted until tonight its decision on the two alcohol, and family support. TSGT. ANTHONY Rimmer of existing and one future store. Councilman Harold Shafter rethe 4487th Aircraft Generation fused to vote saying "it doesnt Squadron was named HAFB NCO take me a week to make up my of the year, for his accomplishmind on this matter." ments during the reporting period of initiation of career retention and one-ha- hotels, restaurants, stores, etc. Visiting teams spend over $100,000 per year in Salt Lake City. The estimated media exposure value of the Utah Jazz on a local and national basis is $170 mil- -- and Canada to receive an award of excellence for advertising. Anderson received the award of merit in advertising and sales promotion for its efficient, hardhitting advertising and promotional campaign for 1984. The company is represented by Fotheringham & Associates advertising agency of Salt Lake City. 1 Higgins. THE HIRING of a Director of Data Processing will not be accomplished until a more complete job description is compiled. Mr. Caldwell noted that when this position will be able to is filled Layton, improve its data processing substantially by having a competent Director to reduce the cost of outside consultant and programmers, and to assist the staff in implementing a fully effective management information system. The conclusions reached by Mr. Caldwell and the members of the Layton City Council were well supported by financial management report prepared at the request of the Council by Dr. Lennis M. Knighton, CPA and Professor at BYU. See related story. non-gam- Bountiful Takes Action Against Beer Licensing continued from pg. 1 5 Home Center Honor tional business publication, 1 ; Kaysville Area Chamber Gets Update On Problems Of Utah Jazz - Roberts a $500 award he will receive at the national SAE convention in Seattle next year. The organization is the largest of its kind for engineering personnel in the world, and is credited with new idea presentations related to aircraft and automotive industries. Mr. Roberts lives in Layton with his daughter, Rebecca, th Outstanding Senior NCO 4-- 1 i c accountant n recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the $56 billion home center industry. THE FIRM is only one of six ALONG THOSE same lines, home center retailers in the U.S. he's watching the 10 o'clock weather along with everyone else, hoping for a bit drier weather to hopefully mark an uneventful year MR. FLINT is actually E -- rp ployed by a FULL-TIM- The quarterly meeting of the Historical Society will be held Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers of the Layton City Hall, adjacent to the Police Department. GUEST speaker will be Dr. Kent Day. His topic will be the impact of military installations on Layton and nearby communities - Hill Air Force Base, the Ogden Arsenal and Navy Supply Depot. His emphasis will be on the changes that occurred in the economic, social and cultural structure of the community and not on the growth of the military bases. The public is welcome to attend at no charge, dmg LAYTON Kaysville-Layto- tered the region over the past three years and thats meant some monitoring and regulating of reservoir and other flows, Mr. Flint admits. d WEBER BASINS been as much THE PURCHASING Agent should not be the receiving agent. Dr. Knighton noted, The lack of appropriate inventory controls that can lead to losses through obsolescence, spoilage, theft, misuse and waste. cash transactions except to provide the city accountant with cash 1 job to see that we got what we signed A would be responsible for recording all transactions affecting the citys financial affairs. tors, update existing codes and monitor compliance with related codes and ordinances," stated Mr.; Caldwell in his report to the. council. Scott Carter, Community Development Director for Layton City, supported the need for a building inspection position by saying, I am very much concerned as we enter into the heavy construction season that we will not be able to adequately provide the necessary building inspections in a timely manner. Information shows our inspectors have done more than their share of inspections. The inspectors do roughly inspections per day each. etc. THE TREASURER should have the responsibility for the receipt of all cash flowing into the city, the deposit of those recepits in the bank, the signing of all checks issued by the city, the investment of idle funds, the issuance of debt and the payment of debt service. The Treasurer should have no accounting responsibilities for IN ADDITION to recommending Weber Basin Manager Waters Desert Rose continued from pg. status reports now contain information that is from one to two months old. This system should be changed to reflect current statistics. Dr. Knighton said, The city the should immediately duties and responsibilities of the treasurer and see that the person appointed to fill this position is prepared by education, training, and-o- r experience to perform all of these duties. DR. KNIGHTON said, It is irresponsible in a city with a $7 million budget not to have a sound management system. the hiring of an accountant and a director of finance. Dr. Knighton suggested several steps are needed to improve the budgeting and financial planning process of the city. He said the practice has been to prepare a budget based on the past years record with a percentage adjustment applied to arrive at the current years spending level. This m financing plans. mation, analysis and control. HIS REPORT was given last Thursday evening at the regular city council meeting. The city has taken a very positive step in moving toward a competent and professional management structure by appointing an experienced city manager, but much more needs to be done both organizationally and in the development of administrative policies before the city will have the financial management systems and internal controls it needs," stated the Knighton report. UNDER THE present system, several individuals assist with the cash management function. Another recommendation made by Dr. Knighton was to designate someone to serve as the city purchasing agent and to establish policies and procedures for processing purchase orders, soliciting bids, m long-ter- te full-tim- transaction date. program planning. Programs establish and carry out policies and controls to govern the financial affairs of the City, prepare the Citys annual $7 million budget and develop an accounting system that informawill provide tion. This person will impliment a sound cash management and investment program, monitor financial management controls and see that the city complies with applicable state laws and good accounting practices. training programs within the squadron. Also honored are SrA. Ki Griep, personnel specialist in t 2849th Air Base group, as ot standing airman for Hill, SMS Everett Aird of the 419th Consc dated Aircraft Maintenam Squadron as outstanding rescr senior NCO, TSgt. Micha Everett of the 419th Tactical He pital as outstanding reserve NO and SrA. Daniel Cripps of the 4 9 Tactical Hospital as outstandi reserve airman. All awards wc for the 1984 year at Hill, th 1 i |