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Show Laytons Library Future Is Uncertain Until Decision By TOM BUSSELBERG BookFARMINGTON mobile service could be discontinued, libraries closed one day a week and several staff positions eliminated, depending on whether Layton city returns to the county system and if the tax rate is increased. FACED WITH those unknowns, the library board opted to send two budgets, with several variations, to the county commission during its regular meeting held last Friday. It was held then instead of Monday to expedite completion of proposed budgets for submittal to county budget officers. With ROOT OF THE PROBLEM By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD -- Clearfield workers have discovered severe blockage problems in an underground sanitary sewer line along Ross Drive. Workers believe the blockage may be the reason behind recent outbreaks of basement flooding and sewer backup in the area. CREWS from an Ogden-base- d sewer inspection company lowered video cameras into the Ross Drive sewer system Wednesday afternoon and found that roots from neighborhood Chinese Elm trees are embedded in various joints along the pipeline. City Manager Gayle Starks said the Ross Drive sewer line was installed 40 years ago and. in diameter, "was at probably adequate" at the time. disposals and automatic washing machines which push a great deal more sewage into the line. The amount of sewage being funneled into the existing system, therefore, may be overloading the line, the city manager said. HE NOTED that recently the city has received a lot of complaints about sewer backup from residents living along Ross Drive. Raymond Chavez. 164 Ross Drive, told city council members his basement was flooded with several feet of sewage debris and mud. IN EXAMINING ground pipe, sewer crews Wednesday eral joints crowded the underinspection found sevwith roots from above-groun- d trees. As the camera made its way throughout By NORMA PREECE In Tuesday nights city council meeting, the council agreed to accept the approval of the Redevelopment Site I the line, but said discuosca earlier at the RDA While the roots did not appear to close off the pipeline John Thacker, city administra- back. OTHER CREW members noted that the roots are working their way into the seals be- Holly Chavez, 164 Ross Drive, and Sandy Brennan, 161 Ross Drive, told Starks they will petition neighborhood residents about a possi- cause the seals are old and decaying. Based on the sewer scan. City Manager Starks guessed that the best solution to the problem will be to totally replace the line. He said getting rid of the roots is only a temporary solution. HE SAID sewer crews have access to a foam solution cap- able of killing the roots Improvements which were the roots eventually grow through the pipe more and more joints were found to be clogged with either roots or sewage debris. Howard McMillan, Clearfield's chief building inspector, said severe root growth can cause the sewer line to close up during peak periods. 200-fo- loss of about entirely, Mr. Starks explained that debris fuming through the system collects until you have total stoppage. THATS WHEN a bigger pipe would be a benefit to you." he told two bystanders. ble special improvement district. THE IMPROVEMENT district, according to Mr. Starks, will allow the city to replace the existing line with a larger pipe. He said he would also like to see several hundred yards of sidewalk along the street replaced as a part of the district. meeting. They authorized tor, to prepare appropriate drawings using the recommendations made by the agency. THE COUNCIL discussed ways and means of using the HUD fund for the city, but it was agreed that the council would wait for a report from Mr. Thacker on the best method to utilize the HUD monies. There were questions asked regarding the $200,000 why it would be used for redevelopment of the downtown business district instead of the pur- chase of the neighborhood community center and what guidelines the federal government gave for the use of the money? MAYOR GAR Elison explained that two public hearings had been held for citizen input regarding how the $200,000 should be used. From Crack In Irrigation Canal May Cause Home Flooding By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD Cracks in an irrigation canal bordering Fern Drive may be causing flooding in nearby property owner's basements, a Clearfield official said Wednesday. CITY MANAGER Gayle Starks said water is leaking through several major cracks in the cement structure with such force that it has created an underground channel. As water continues seeping through the cracks, the channel expands, forcing water into the foundations and eventually THE KAYSVILLE WEEKLY REFLEX . x v 197 B North Main St., Layton, Utah 84041 1 Phone Publshed Weekly by 451-295- CLIPPER PUBLISHING CO. JOHN STAHLE, JR. PUBLISHER Second Class Postage Paid at Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out Of State $5.50 per year Overseas Subscription $15.00 Payable In Advance the basements of Fern Drive property owners. Starks theory is that when the underground water hits the house foundations pressure builds and water is forced into cracks in resident's basements. HE SAID he is fairly sure his theory is correct. Since they (irrigation company) have drained the canal the flooding has stopped." The problem began several weeks ago when residents of Fern Drive complained that their basements were being flooded. Many explained that the worst flooding had occurred w hen the canal was full of water. IN REVIEWING past prob- lems. Mr. Starks said three years ago other residents of Fern Drive complained of water seeping into their basements and foundations. "We (the city) did everything we could to determine what it was, he said, later finding that the underground water table was within two feet of the top of the ground. CITY W ORKERS found severe dips in the existing sewer line, Starks said, caused by an erosion of the foundation supporting the sewer pipe. The ing cracks in the outer canal wall is still under investigation the intersection at Bruce by city officials. Street. We haven't had any more problems with sewer backup there," he said. WHILE later the city found a stream of water runA ning into the irrigation ditch behind Fern Drive. After some investigation, the source of the water was determined to be Hill Air Force Base. And, according to Mr. Starks, the problem was solved when the canal was patched. The third problem, involv Papers Name Davis The Davis County Clipper, Reflex-Journproudfootball ly announces their first annual team. Top players on both offense and defense were selected along with two most valuable players. al ty DAYTS HIGH scored a couple of touchdowns, in- cluding a last minute bomb, to come from behind to down Bountiful 36-3-0 in a key Region Four game last week. Viewmont gained a playoff berth with their 4 win over a stubborn East side but the game was 16-1- the input, the council felt it was appropriate, at this point, to use the money to help revitalize the downtown business district. The neighborhood community center was also explained and discussed. The council recognized the need for such a facility which foundation was promptly replaced with gravel and a new line laid from 498 Fern Drive to All-coun- tions are proposed, while Laytons rejoining the system could mean a .06 mill increase to support bookmobile service would be all thats needed to continue current services. THAT CITYS withdrawal, however, poses problems in even continuing current services. An increase of 2.28 mills up from 1.76 currently or up to a $6 a year increase for of a the property-owne- r $60,000 house, would be needed. Another option, for a jump to 2.19, would mean deleting the countys bookmobile service, currently oper ated in south county, and expanding the state service countywide. It currently provides service in the countys north end. With one bookmobile, stops' would probably have to be shortened and some eliminated, Library Director Jeanne Layton says, adding, There will have to be a major review in the policy about where we do stop. Right now it's a one mile radius (from libraries). Maybe it would have to be 'j. We could save close to $48,000 if we dropped the bookmobile. 1 approve a 2.28 tax, some cuts would be forthcoming. An increase in the mill levy to 1.9, a level that had been in place until fairly recently, would mean a reduction of abe e out five or ten staff. If the bookmobile full-tim- part-tim- service was eliminated completely, two bookmobile positions and three from the libraries would have to go. KEEPING bookmobile service going would mean drope ping four employees from the three libraries, in spite of the fact circulation has h in the grown about past few years, prompting a re- full-tim- one-fift- ASSUMING THE countys second largest city goes it alone, however, and the coun- ty commission doesnt CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 $200,000 To Revitalize Kaysville Downtown The roots of several Chinese Elm trees along Ross Drive are forcing their way into joints in the underground sewer system, causing backups and some basement flooding in the area. City workers are urging residents to support a special improvement district which would allow replacement of the existing pipeline. NOW, HE explained, the line is old and more and more residents have dishwashers, a , $140,000 if Layton decides not to rejoin the county system (service otherwise ends Jan. 1), two mill levy increase op- ty MR. STARKS dispatched an sewer team into the Fern Drive area Wednesday afternoon to determine whether or not the existing sewer line is causing any flooding problems for residents there. The Ogden firm Knudsen Contractors places portable video machines in the sewer line to search for cracks, leakage or any other problems which may be causing the system to back up. Ogden-base- could be used for a display place, art exhibits, photo exhits, community theater productions, library films and programs, travelogs, debates or any other community function. The council will keep it in mind in the over all planning of the city. AS FOR guidelines, the community development block grants are given on a very competitive basis and the restrictions are based more in the allowable uses with the strings being in the criteria rather than with how to use the funds. In other business matters: Councilman Doug Brunnette moved to approve the ammended budget for the fiscal year 1981-8- 2 as presented. To set the mill levy at 13.40 a decrease of .07 from last year, thus, producing an additional $9,396.40 in property tax. This was passed unanimously by the council. A LOCAL PTA has asked the city to provide more signs for school crossing areas. John Thacker said he had called the Utah State Department of Transportation and that the cost of signs with flashing lights are $500 a set and the state places them on state roads if the city wll provide crossing guards to operate them. The council authorized Mr. Thacker to work with the department of transportation to have the signs installed along the state highway. THE COUNCIL also suggested that Police Chief Lyle Larkins review closely the patterns that are used by the school children and provide recommendations as to where crossing lanes should be painted. The Davis County School Board sent a letter to the city to inform them that the board desires an input as to where recommended school sites are for schools and what over all plans and projected development pattern the city forsees. The board would like to receive the input for their own planning needs. The council will supply the information on this matter. THE COUNCIL authorized Mr. Thacker to attend the Public Service Commission meeting in Salt Lake City where the Emery County issue will be discussed. Following a discussion by council members on the Hess Farms power, water and sew- er agreements, the council approved the agreement as set up previously which includes the 259 acres at the cost of $54,127.06 with a saturation time period of 15 years. Mr. Thacker explained the agreement thoroughly to the council members. THE COUNCIL discussed the designation of the Old Kaysville Townsite area with regard to curb, gutter and side walks. This discussion was to identify that area of Kaysville that was previously exempted from having to put sidewalks on both sides of the street for asethetic reasons. It was intended that only the residential zones would be exempted and that the area was designated west of Main Street from the north side of 1st South to the south side of 2nd North, from the alley behind the businesses on Main St. to the west side of 4th West. This was to maintain the historic atmosphere that has always existed in this area. COUNCILWOMAN Carol Page moved to have Mr. Thacker research the past city council minutes on this issue and to discuss them at the next council meeting. The council agreed. The council approved two business licenses, that of Electronic Sales and Services, 51 North Main St., operated by Cia Nelson and Dan Merkley. The business is a retail outlet known as Kaysville Television and Stereo. The business license for Nature's Window, 31 West Center St. was also approved. This is a handicraft and homemade gift item store operated by Yvonne Arkudas and Claudia Young. Scout Troop 501 from the Kaysville 4th Ward, along with their leaders Ron Harris and Bill Peck, visited the council meeting as a requirement for their merit badge. Mayor Elison welcomed them to the meeting. Davis Farmers To Face d - - Team costly since the Vikes lost one of their stars to an injury. WOODS CROSS gave Highland all they wanted in losing 13-- 9 to finish the Wildcats season. Viewmont and Davis came away with top honors in the Region Four cross country meet held at Highland last week. Individually two Bountiful gals and a Viewmont boy won too honors. WATER POLO is an unknown sport but a Davis County school won a state title in the sport last week. Fewer A--3 By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON - Davis County farmers will face fewer restrictions this year when building barns or other accessory or heavy agricultural buildings in A-zones. -- COUNTY commissioners Tuesday amended the existing 3 zone, loosening previous restrictions on the height and location of accessory farm buildings. Until recently, barns or other facilities in heavy agricultural zones were restricted to a height of not more than one story or 15 feet. A-- THE AMENDED ordinance allows accessory buildings to a height of two stories or 30 feet. Setback requirements were approved at 65 feet from the front lot line. Davis County Planning Commission members asked for the amendment so that height and location restrictions are similar in each of the existing agricultural zones, according to assistant planning director Restrictions Albert Cole. COLE, SPEAKING before a public hearing Tuesday afternoon, said the zone has been too restrictive in where barns can be located. He said the planning commission noticed problems after a resident applied for a building permit and was limited in construction efforts due to the nature of the existing ordinance. THE 3 zone caters to heavy agricultural development, including feedlots A-- ail, ' farms, Cole said later, noting that th , ning commission felt they should trict further growth more than in other agricultural zones. Cole told commissioners the amendment will make restrictions in the A-- 3 zone imi- lar to those in A-- or A-- l zones. 2 THERE WERE no residents at the public hearing and no opposition erupted regarding the change. Commissioners approved the change by unanimous vote. |