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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 7, 1980 way Smith and County Comm. Morris F. Swapp. raised some concerns. By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON A reby the North Davis Friends of the Library to pro- quest THE FRIENDS of the Library have voiced support for the "Library Bill of Rights" and stand on intellectual freedom opposing censorship of library materials. am totally against their intellectual freedom (stand) as it now stands. the commissioner said. "1 appreciate Mr. 1 vide volunteer help at the Davis County Library brought some ire from two board members recently. Several North Davis residents attending the meeting expressed concern about letting the Friends participate in a volunteer program and Mrs. Smith agreed. "They haven't mentioned community standards or the library book selection policy. They have their own guidelines and standards and in my opinion they aren't Kirkham. ..their intents are good but when you bring people in (to the library) with that philosophy and let them get a hold of your system then you have a mighty difficult time changing the program or get- THE LIBRARY board was reacting to a letter sent by North Friends Pres. James Kirkham of Sunset noting the group wanted to provide any volunteer assistance possible, such as in book repair. But board member Sharon Shum- - NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 7, ting them out. I'm totally against giving them that mine pollution output and advise as to how to minimize vehicle emissions. FARMINGTON A vehi- cle inspection maintenance work program has been approved by the Davis County Board of Health. MEETING IN regular session in a fogged-iFarmington early Tuesday morning, the board okayed a proposal that would implement a program to reduce vehicular emissions or n carbon monoxide and ox- idants. It to would also lead a limited vehicle inspection and maintenance program in parts of the county failing to meet federal air quality standards by July I, 1981. Such move has been necessitated because federal officials say Salt Lake and Davis counties exceed air quality standards. At present, no other counties have been a Environmental after census informa- tion is completed. IN EXPLAINING the prog- ram Mr. Harvey said two staff members had been added to begin the program with assist-- . ance to be provided by other health staff. Funding comes from federal sources totalling $29,000 but "negotiations are continuing" for additional monies that could allow for more staff by mid-yea- r, van A should be in operation by midmonth and will travel throughout the county providing vehicle inspection tests to deter recently-purchase- d the Friends offer was BOARD Chairman Evan Whitesides noted that he felt the group wanted to provide any help possible and questioned worry over potential problems. "I put up the red flag." Mr. Swapp said. good about it. Most other ma- recently-reinstate- d Library Director Jeanne Layton. "I feel very jor libraries have them (Friends groups). They've been responsible for raising a lot of money." noting that in Salt Lake City the Friends group sponsored "some very expensive film programs" that the library couldn't provide on its own. Is there a tie in with any other group are they tied in SPEAKING TO volunteer programs Mrs. Smith said. "If we feel the need for volunteer service we can determine the needs and know that group (Friends) is there that we can work with. They'd have to work directly with us rather with intellectual freedom?" Mr. Whitesides asked. NO. ALL I know is that they are a group of intelligent people interested in aiding the Miss Layton replied, library. adding that an active group op- (North) Branch." The board agreed to send a letter noting they would contact the Friends if help was needed in the future. TAKING A positive view of erates at the University of Utah's Marriott Library where Layton resident Oma Wilcox has been president. "They do federal sources, he said. "We hope to have what the needs will be." he added, noting that the program will deal with vehicles as well as refineries. He indicated areas to be included would depend on whether the 25 percent reduction mandated was met. IN FURTHER explaining IF A vehicle and inspection program is necessary it would have to be implemented by Dec. 31, 1981 with federal reg- ulations indicating pollution effects of air pollution, how it may work and its cost and public benefits from properly tuned cars, proper driving habits, properly maintained pollution control equipment, car pooling and mass transit. An I&M advisory council will also be formed to meet once monthly or as necessary the preliminary inspection program, an outline indicated "a vigorous public relations and media campaign will be directed at informing the public concerning the seriousness of the air pollution problem and its health effects" including explanation of what I&M is and can do to minimize health from vehicular emissions of carbon monoxide and oxidants must be reduced 25 percent. Mr. Harvey explained. to review different I&M poss- ibilities. evaluate data collected and check proposed policies, rules and regulations and make recommendations to the health department before July 1, 1981. A in- county-implement- spection and maintenance program would expire Dec. 3 , 1985 unless extended by the county commission or health board. IN THE next ': years we hope to provide information that will help the (county ) commission know what way they want to go. This year was normal meteorologically and we had some real problems on this year that we feel was normal. Mr. Harvey said-1 saving possibilities. People would save a lot if they kept their cars tuned and lubricated. I would think people would want their cars in- 1 spected. The I&M officials will try to present the positive as well, Mr. Harvey said. "We will try to avoid the regulatory end (forcing a mandatory I&M program) but we are dealing with a federally mandated law. If we choose not to comply we have to be ready to take the sanctions. THOSE COULD mean cuts . Mi By WANDA LUND 't meeting held at Joseph Cook Elementary School after that building's dedication, the board approved another g proppotentially osal affecting band uniform purchases. Mrs. Durrance cost-savin- said. would or having served 30 years or more in the district. It would allow for their retirement and also provide continued slots for other, younger teachers, said Bonnie Durr-ancyears-of-ag- e e. district information officer.' ' The proposal will result in a savings for the district." she explained, noting that "well over 100" teachers would qualify for the incentive. The school board is looking at ways to economize after receiving a cut in a large portion of Federal 874 military student-relate- d money. In other action in the Feb. requests from two schools would be honored totalling 30 uniforms at Woods Cross High and 100 at Clearfield High. The district will foot of the bill and the local schools - It All Depends Private (reading) - What's a Chinese "urn? Post Librarian - That depends on how long he works. 5 38.085. up from 37.094 a year ago. Figures showed 21.145 in the elementary schools, up from 20.357 there at year's end in June. 1979: and 16.573 in secondary, increasing from I6.4i9at the end of the 1978-7- 9 school year. Along with that, the board was told that average daily attendance stood at about 95 percent with hope that could be improved. The district receives some funding based on that percentage. Mrs. Durrance explained. very pected from Layton and View-mohigh schools the district will pay and local schools the rest. Other upcoming requests will see the district paying and the schools Mrs. Durrance said. nt four-sevent- three-sevent- THE BOARD also received enrollment figures indicating a growth of about ,000 students in enrollas projected ment over last year. As of Feb. 4. enrollment was placed at 1 1980 our goal and he got his foot in the door what he might do. I'm not afraid of infiltrating the shelves with books that aren't meeting Clearfield's standards hut I don't know." IN A telephone interview Miss Layton said volunteers had been used "quite effectively over the years" in a variety of areas. Biggest use of volunteers has been made during book fairs held the last two summers. "On occasion we've used one where the person had real expertise." she added, citing a well qualified Bountiful resident who had served as a storyteller. A volunteer had served at the North Branch until recently but has discontinued work because of the recent board action indicating all volunteers must be approved by the board. is $1 .(KH).O(M). ALL DONATIONS received are used to pay the medical expenses of needy children with-- , out regard to race or religion. No portion of the funds collected is used for any adminis- trative expenses or cost of campaign materials. All funds are used to provide hospital w EVERY YEAR. have asked department heads to 1 give me their top three goals, and they are foimulatcd into our goals for the city ." Max or Shields said. "I hex include goals for administration, building and zoning, engineering, recreation, public safety, city attorney, streets, and our water department." They are listed as follows: Administrative Installed At McKay-De- e OGDEN A near tradition" McKay-De- e Hospital ar at Ogden's Hospital has been wiped away. OR PERHAPS we should say the circuits have been pulled. Since Monday, the hospital has had a new telephone It renumber change was necessitated by the installation of new crossbar switching equipment in the hospital. Mountain Bell feels this will increase signal quality transmitted from their lines to the new hospital system. THE BOARD also rejected travel requests from two high school choral Davis High had requested permission for a trip to Anaheim. Calif., in April while Bountiful's group wanted to travel to Tempe. Ariz. in May. In denying the requests the board said the deadline for such requests was passed while one parent said it was the parents who foot the travel bill. THE BOARD opted to cancel its Feb. 9 meeting because d Supt. Lawrence Welling will be attending newly-appointe- placed the number utilized since May 24. 1941 399-414- Calls made to the former number will be answered with the caller informed of the change, says Public Services Director Eleanor Moler. The seminars. Action was tabled on a proposed school calendar forthe 1980-81 year and appointment of an ditor. The next regularly au- THE NEW equipment should eliminate the long wait experienced by some callers, Mrs. Moler noted, tb duled meeting is set for March 4 at 7 p.m. in the district administration building in Farmington. BUILDING AND zoning: Continue to aid planning commission and complete master plan by latter part of year: adopt the 1980 uniform building code and continue uniformity in enforcement of city building codes, informing the public of new changes and considering input from citizens in a care for needy children. Primary Children's Medical Center is the only comprehensive pediatric center between Denver and the west coast. There is no other pediatric facility offering the breadth and depth of service found here. WE WOULD like to ack- - nowledge the stake chairmen who have given so graciously of their time. They are Dale Anderson. Nolan Leishman. Jeanne Ferrin. Grant Barnes. Linda Gardner. Arthur Johnson. Chyrl King. Lloyd Hogan and Doug Smith. So please remember when we come to collect . give Engineering: Hire a fulltime engineer, hopefully bv March 5. and develop a storm sewer master plan forthe west side of the city. PARKS department: for 25 years and served in the U.S. Navy for three years and one month during World War II. He spent all but three months of that time in the South Pacific. WE HAVE excellent municipal employees, and have maintained a very low turnover rate." the mayor said. Wc have a lot of people w ho have been with the city for many years. We pay our employees on pay scales that are right up with those of the top municipal employees in the state. We also have topnotch. devoted people serving on the city planning commission and the board of adjustment. feel that is an advantage to the city, and it helps me tremendously. It is a comfort to know that we have the high caliber people that we have." 1 CITY OFFICIALS are encouraging new industry in the community to broaden the tux base, including the establishment of an industrial park of about 160 acres. The city has also supported Smith Management Corp.. by issuing industrial bonds to build a large warehouse at a cost of a million dol but what elected officials and chief deputies are not covered but by the merit system beyond that, there is some question. MERIT EXEMPTION is partially determined by whether or not departments are considered major or minor, but this is not the only stipulation for basing merit exemption," Attorney Page emphasized. "The law provides very few legal protections in cases where persons are exempt." A legal case is already pending. he noted. This involves an lars. and an addition to double its size, at a cost of $5.5 million. The city council has also indicated it would support another commercial development through industrial bonding. An area at the north corner of Antelope Drive and Main Street has been zoned for commercial use. The mayor said a store and a Skaggs big supermarket are planned there. The proposal is to be considered by the city planning commission at its meeting Feb. 12. THE LAYTON City Improvement Association and the Lax ton Civic Arts Association. made up of local citizens, are assisting with mans activities in the city. I he Improvement Association is taking over more and more responsibilities. including the annual Independence Day activities, the mayor said. It stimulates cooperation between church and civic organizations, he noted. The Civic Arts Association is in the process of reorganization. and a number of people will be planning all sorts of activities for people of all ages. Layton Commons Park, apply for Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds to acquire land and develop three parks in the Oak Forest. Heatherglen and LaDonna Mesa subdivision areas. Recreation depaitment: With the new recreation director. Richard Hunt, now hired, begin a senior citizens program: apply for BOR hinds fora softball complex: buy deck furniture lor the swimming pool and improve the fencing around the pool: convert one baseball diamond for softball play and install lights for night play at Chapel Park. PUBLIC SAFETA (police I: Develop career incentive program with a dual ladder concept to enhance profes- sional growth ol individual olllcers by providing advancement as well as promotion within ranks losupeivis-or- y positions, thus encouraging officers to impiuvc themselves. Public saletv due depart- ment!: Provide around-thclock service seven da vs e a week vv ith personnel located at fire station (two firemen are presently employ edi: reduce response time and be sure that responsible, trained people are immediately available to answer alarms. lull-tun- e CITY attorney: Secure final decision in the courts regarding the Allgood junkyard on Antelope Drive. Streets Department: Complete federal program of providing street signs and repair Antelope Drive between I t. Lane and Fairfield Road. WATER Department: Raise sewer manholes up to grade throughout the city: drain and clean all storage tanks and flush and repair all fire hydrants. Born in Park City. Mayor Shields moved to Layton in 1950. He married Elaine He- -' ward following his return from the Navy in 1944. I hey are the parents of three sons: Ronald 31. David 29. and Brian 16. They also have four grandchildren. all appeal of the Jeanne Layton (county librarian) case in which the County Merit Board ruled that she was covered by the merit system because she reported her business activi- ties directly to the Library Board of Directors and not the County Commission. OTHER department heads, it was explained, are directly responsible to the Com- plete the second phase of MAYOR LEWIS SHIELDS Covered Merit System COUNTY Attorney Rodney S. Page said the status of all county department heads will be determined by the hearings. He noted that the review will be affected by a court ruling dealing with advisory and governing boards. The county attorney stressed that there is no question review prior to council action: hiring of a new public works inspector. WDno Ds 1 Complete two-yea- Gomcill To Decide sche- - addition to building to house Recreation and Parks Department: prov ide facts and information for the first phase of a r program for a data processing system for util'ty billing, payroll, budget ry anil various records and reports: coordinate with new museum board and provide a modern facility with histories and artifacts. MONTHLY MEETINGS are held by the mayor with all department heads, and Mayor Shields also meets individually with each department head once a month. He also maintains an open door policy. He goes into the city office nearly every afternoon directly after leaving his job as a planner in the Plant Management Division. Hill Air Force Base. He worked at the base Who is FARMING TON and who isn't to be considered under the Davis County Merit System will be determined by the Davis County Merit Council during the next six months. "Pennies by the Inch" a very worthwhile cause is scheduled for Feb. Primary Children's Medical Center is asking families to contribute one or more pennies for each inch of height of each family member. Last year the response was most gratifying, reaching over $95().(XK). For ney General Robert Hansen. "If we have books promoting these acts (inferring illicit be full-tim- 627-280- madrigal groups, she said. ex- s. VOICING SUPPORT on the part of teachers was Davis Education Association Executive Sec. Dee Burningham. who said teachers were in total agreement. program, the board opted that district participation would be limited to 10 uniforms maximum per school. It also stipulated that four-poi- For future requests She said some state officials noted that community standards could be set by various areas, including State Attor- ment heads." LAYTON CITY is in good New Phone Number 63 and 64 dards." ll Q) teachers ages 62. against our library standards. It says (standards policy) books shall reflect community standards. We have high stan- , council meetings can really be handled by department heads and do not need council attention. We define the specific duty of every person who serves the city and explain IN THE in- financial condition, and the mill levy is still about 15.35 NOW HE is starting on his . mills. It has not been increased since Mayor Shields' first year eleventh year as mayor. By the in office, although it was time his third term ends in 1981 necessary to increase utility he will have served 12 years, rates. the longest consecutive ser"We have had steady, orgavice given by any mayor since nized growth in the city, and the city was incorporated. we now have a good commerHis initial reluctance didn't cial program coming in with last long, and the two council-me- n the new Layton Mall and other who were elected with special developments in the him that year. John Baker and city. We have had to bring the Lynn Wood, are also still servcommercial up to keep pace ing the city. with residential growth, but there may be a need to level off OUR CONTINUAL goal is now. to make Layton city the best LAYTON CITY has place to live through efficient attained the size now that we and effective service to the should try to keep our people public at the least possible at home to shop." he concost." he said. "We adopted tinued. "Our present populathat several years ago. and we tion is about 23.000 people, try to keep it always in mind." which is about 10.000 more City council members have than it was ten years ago. We recently completed a managestill have room for future ment course given by Kent growth. Randall, a city councilman and "We are working on a masWeber State College profese ter plan with our new sor. The mayor said the course ' planner. Scott Carter. By the has helped him tremendously. t end of the year, we will have it formulated and in opera-- , ORGANIZATION has been v-ation. It will be reviewed every evident in the expeditious year by the council to keep it manner in which council meetupdated, and changes will be ings are held, and Mayor made as they become necesShields has often been comWe want it to be flexible sary. for his of plimented handling enough to change with the city business. times and circumstances." He how THE MAYOR is the chief THE PROPOSAL promoting BOARD member. Eva Jean Law of West Point, said any volunteers would be under library and board direction. "It's a little difficult to understand. If they (volunteers) operate within the standards we've set up how could they have any way of selecting books, etc?" Noting the board had said any volunteers would need board clearance before working in the library was board member Robert Arbuckle of Centerville. "In our Jan. II letter (outliningdirectives for Miss Layton to follow on her Jan. 14 reinstatement) we said no one could volunteer except by authorization. I don't know what he (Mr. Kirkham and the Friends) wants to do. I don't know if we gave permission tellectual freedom means no restraint on filth. It would be nization. "Most of the items can be handled by talking to depart- ' executive, and the city council is the governing body. he said. "A lot of the items that might be brought up in city provide incentives for IT WOULD seem to me were shelved)." rary objectives). she added. But Mrs. Smith continued to show concern as she read a letter outlining formation of a Friends group in Ogden that said "a group is organizing to fight censorship and promote intellectual freedom. how he or she fits into the orga- LAYTON When Lewis Glen Shields was approached by fellow citizens back in 1969 to see whether he would run for mayor, he wasn't sure he wanted to do it. explains A proposed SYRACUSE retirement incentive program for some teachers in the Davis School District has received backing of the School Board. havior) then that (if such books are in funding for highways, sani- simply. Bv TOM BUSSELBERG not work outside objectives and they give donations. It isn't their purpose to cross ( lib- tation and other areas from SPEAKING positively of the program was County Commissioner Ernest Eberhard. "Im very impressed with the fuel- Health Director Richard Harvey said Utah and Weber counties probably would be compatible (with the county library's)." than with the Clearfield Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Work Program Approved By TOM BUSSELBERG 1980 Commis- sion. The county has appealed the case of Ms. Layton and has asked Tor a Second District Court hearing, grb DESPITE HIS busy life, the mayor occasionally finds time to go fishing, deer hunting, camping and traveling. He is also involved in serving his church. |
