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Show ryi y "m W"K'")U'Tf'Mr,l LJM " 1 f WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JULY 12, 1979 Road To Ordinance On Gravel Pits Full Of Rocks, Pot Holes By GARY R. BLODGETT Three cheers for the Davis County Planning Commission. bouquet of roses to the Davis County Commission and members of the County Planning Department who spent endless hours in creating-an- d then new gravel pit ordinance defending--- a which will hopefully have enough teeth in it to be of some good. Several months were spent in drawing AND A ment for their efforts in creating, and approving, a new ordinance, do I agree with all gravel pit operations. In particular, I am still opposed to the W.W. Gardner proposal for a pit operation in the foothills east of North Salt Lake. information from other areas-looki- ng to other city and county ordinances, within and outside of the state, and then assembling what county officials believe is the strongest ordinance to control gravel pit operations that there is anywhere in Zion. But 1 do have their weeds and June type grasses cut short. The weather is dry and hot and a brush fire starts and gets out of hand very easily. Be extra fire concerned this time of year. Davis Library: Periodicals CURRENT DATA on those two subjects and hundreds of others can be gleaned by leafing through some of the 350 magazines and news- papers available for perusal-a- t the main library in Farmington, South Branch in Bountiful or North Branch in Clearfield. And while the libraries contain thousands of books, the periodicals add a timeliness not possible with books, says Library Director Jeanne Layton. They (periodicals) are used to keep the collection up to date and not to provide material available in books. THE STANDARD length of time to do a book is about one year, she continues, and if you have a particularly current piece of information, you cant get it out of a book. And if its necessary to do research and get reference information, you can get that from magazines and newspapers." Back copies of some magazines are kept on file, based on call from patrons, she says. And most of the magazines available are indexed in the Readers Guide to to Periodical Literature make it as easy as possible for a patron to find a particular item. COPIES OF local newspapers are kept on file as far back as possible, as well, Miss Layton says, but space Weve been tryis limited. ing to put them on microfilm for the past several years but there are no funds. It would be well to put not only the local papers on microfilm but it would be beneficial to put on the New York Times and possibly some of the dailies. It would be economical for storage and would add greatly to research possibilities," she adds. MAGAZINES are selected in much the same way as books, she says, with con- -' sideration given to not only but index accessibility demand, need in reference organization. most complete desired material can be duplicated and sent to the library closest to the inquiring patron, Miss Layton says. And copies of magazines not part of the system can be obtained elsewhere through y loan. MAGAZINES cannot be taken out of the library, at present, - In this day of SUNSET inflation, its hard to believe but includes $20,000 for the dump truck, $1,500 for a high pressure washer, $1,500 for a street sander costing $4,500 to be paid in three yearly installments, and $2, 175 for park equipment including swings and slides in two parks. Due to the collector road that anything has gotten cheaper. IT MAY not cost less to run Sunset City in the coming year, but the budget will be down by $57,000 from the 1978-7budget. And residents wont have to fork out any more than they already are for the five mill tax assessed residents to run that city. Mayor Sant said hasnt stopped, and the $765,200 budget includes a seven percent merit and cost of living increase for city employees and about $30,000 expenditure for a new dump truck. The 9 budge! totalled $822,867. The mayor and city council did not raise their salaries, however. The mayor receives a $100 a month salary and $50 for gas and other expenses and the council takes home $60 a month salary and $30, expenses for their efforts. THE $30,925 improvements ' Mayor Shields Offers Thanks Layton City Riata Days, in conjunction with the 4th of July, is now history. MANY HOURS were donated by many citizens and or- undeveloped land on which a haul road is proposed will be in residential develop- ganizations to make the celebration one of the best on record. This year the Layton City ment within a year, the mayor said. The Utah Homebuilders Association wants to build a dozen homes-ea- ch worth more than $150,000--fo- r display as a parade of homes and they plan construction within one year. The planning commissions intent was to have the alternate haul road developer within one year and later, after the pit is depleted, use the road as a permanent residential road to serve the east bench. (LCIA) was given the respon- sibility to conduct these activities. The Layton City Parks and Recreation Department was asked by the association to arrange this years committee comprised of Sam Dato, John steering homes. Thus, the controversy continues. CLINTON - Residents in Clinton may not see an increased mill levy forcing their property taxes up, but some may have to pay a utility tax, instead. -- THAT MATTER will face the Clinton City Council when it holds a public hearing Friday at 7:30 p.m. to obtain citizen input on the proposed $486,000 budget, up some $130,000 from last year. Some of the increase will be paid in additional tax revenue obtained from new construction in the fast growing city but additional needed money may come from a utility tax, ' OTHER commissioners agree that the new ordinance-whi- ch will also affect existing pit operations-- is a real good ordinance with a lot of teeth for legal prosecution, if necessary. Lets hope so. capital budget 1978-79- s ANTELOPE ISLAND said City Manager Damon Edwards. THAT WOULD tax those who use the service the most, A service pin has been awarded to Layton resident Lynn B. Wiggill at Hill AFB ceremonies. IF THE state is awarded THE STATE intends, to preserve the islands priitii- - at the base. TERRY GREEN Jr., direc- tor of the divisions development services, said the grant, if approved, would be used to help in purchase of the island or for recreational development. The Anschutz Corp. well-direc- ted THE LCIA will be selecting a chairperson immediately I for next years celebration. If T you are interested, let the as- sociation know by calling the city office, phone Lewis G. Shields, Mayor 376-344- he said. We feel it is a fairer way to tax as opposed to the mill levy. People can have some control on it by conserving, for example. Further details were not available on the proposal... After the Friday hearing, the council will hold a special. session Saturday at 7 a.m.-,-? where it is expected they will adopt the budget, Mr. Edwards said. . ; :: THE PROPOSED budget will include $32,000 to : purchase land for city shops and a seven percent city employee salary increase. ' But $45,000 lost in federal Comprehensive Employment Act money -- i Training previously used to finance three police slots, has possi- bly created the biggest dent of all in the budgetary pie. tb - - t ' -- -- Sunsets tax rate ranks among the lowest, tying with Syracuse for the five mill level. But surrounding cities, including Clearfield and Lay-tohave tax rates two to three times that level, tb state has filed a condemnation suit against the island's present owner, Recreation. civic) and all who contributed in any way to this years activities, I express my sincere-- : appreciation for a job and performed. $305,500, compared to $272,600 in the previous year. the condemnation suit, the federal grant could be added to an existing purchase fund of $1.5 million, or it could be spent for recreation development, he said. At this time, there is no way of determining expenditure of the funds. If used for development, the director explained, then several projects would be considered. Among the proposals include cons ruction of a marina on the iorth end of the island, construction of a visitors center at the state park, and. purchase of beach maintenance equipment and other facilities. A federal grant totaling $1.5 million for purchase or development of Antelope Island as a state park has been filed for by the Utah Division of Parks and cil, many citizens, the organizations (church and Okayed In Clinton tential pits is that the new county ordinance will provide stringent enough provisions to at least make life bearable. We cant do much about what has already happened, said Commissioner Ernest Eberhard Jr., But we have done our level best to make this new ordinance the best possible with some very strong requirements that must be met by the pit operators or they will face some pretty stiff penalties. r, Baker, Sharon Slator, Donetta Gatherum, James Woodward and Tom Tudor, did a marvelous job in putting everything together. To Mr. Starkey, the Steering Committee, the city coun- Unity Tax May Be MEANWHILE, THE only light of hope for residents living near existing or po- budgeted celebration. was JAY STARKEY nominated chairman and his EVEN APPROVAL for the alternate route drew 11th hour criticism from residents in the southeast area who said the road would come too close to their only $16,500 was budin the 1979-8get compared to nearly $80,000 last year. And Class C road funding totalled $35,922 budvs. $18,000 in get. ANTICIPATED water and sewer revenue should total carry-ove- Association Improvement Watch for this New Column in this Newspaper Seek $$ To Buy Island Antelope - the pleasant news was the result of some increased revenue in collector and a carry-ove- r road funds from the previous budget. 1978-7- magazine collection is maintained at the main library but Treats Sunset Budget: Down For Year BUT SPENDING and research work, objectiveness and accuracy, as a representation of a subject or point of view, local interest, editor authority and issuing inter-librar- THERES GOING to be gravel hauled from those pits (east of North Salt Lake) for several years and the currently AFTER SPENDING several hours talking to company officials, residents of CHIEF DOTSON cautions people to make sure they keep The WEVE HAD the 3700 South residents in our meetings several times and I sympathize with them and the problem they face, he said, But at the same time I do not feel that the haul road should be changed to come down the south side. The mayor further explained that the proposed road on the south would dump into Orchard Drive at (or very near) an already hazardous and poorly designed intersection where Orchard Drive and U.S. Highway 89 merge into the Interstate and Beck Street system. Ill go along with that, even though I am still opposed to the company using the road (3700 South) for even one truck load. Previously, I had argued that W.W. Gardner should not be granted a permit to excavate one shovel of gravel until they have developed a new haul road. Kaysville Fire Dept. Responds To 21 Calls FARMINGTON Whether youre into skydiving or astronomy, theres a wealth of information waiting to be digested into your mind at the Davis County Library. . down. AND OUR county hillsides look like it! The previous county ordinance was weak in its requirements for rehabilita-- ; tion, hauling and several other important provisions. But like County Planner Joe Moore says: By TOM BUSSELBERG a g WITHIN ONE year, according to the planning commission proposal, the company must find a new route-- or be shut Its obvious, from the outset, that the ordinance will be challenged by attorneys representing the gravel pit operators. After all, gravel pit operators have been having pretty much their own way for the past several years. Kaysville Fire Department responded to 21 fires and emergencies during the last quarter. Two structural fires, ten brush fires, four automobile fires, four wash downs (gas spills) and one natural gas line break. reservations--mellQjym- He explained that the currently undeveloped property is adequate for 500 to 700 new homes, expensive homes. Thats why, he says, the only new road he wants to see go into that area should be a permanent road and not used, as a gravel pit haul road. the planning bit, you might say-af- ter commission recommended last week that the Gardner Company have only one year itrwhrch to use 3700 South as its haul, road. THE ORDINANCE, approved by the county commission after receiving favorable recommendation from the planning commission, is a good it can be properly enforced. Thats the big question. - I AM against any haul road, temporary or otherwise, down the south side of the proposed pit operation. Thats the only good residential property we have left in the city and why should these new residents be burdened with the problems that exist on 3700 South. AND JUST because I give praise to the county commission and planning depart- in- ' the area, North Salt Lake Mayor Robert Palmquist, and county officials about the possibility-a- nd feasibility-- of a new road, I have some reservations of whether W.W Gardner should be given even one year to find a new road. Mayor Palmquist, for example, put the cards right on the table when he told me: THIS NEW ordinance is the best there is around, and were going to enforce it to the best of our ability while still trying to cooperate and work out problems with the pit operators. But that doesnt mean that there arent still going to be problems with gravel pit operations. These problems will exist as long as there are gravel pits. TP LgqnnBSO Its a special feature . . . providing answers to your questions about oil and gas. tive setting, but state parks woulcTbe developed-atjjot- h endi.of the attractions, Attorneys say that Our source for answers on this vital subject is the Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States. They're the "other guys," the smaller companies, who drill many of the wells for oil and gas in our state. island as tourist he said. for the division condemnation proceedings are in litigation, but that a ruling will probably not be handed down for about a year, grb We want your questions. Perhaps you're a landowner with questions about leasing, mineral rights or royalties. As a con- sumer, you may be concerned about price or future supplies of petroleum products. Or you may simply have a question about drilling or production. Watch for the column and send us your questions. Well do our best to answer them. Its our way of getting to know your concerns. We think thats important. 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