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Show J 2A Lakeside Review South, Wednesday, June 29, 1983 Bountiful Waives Fee For Flood Victims Trying toRebuild Homes By RON KNOWLTON Review Staff The Bounti- BOUNTIFUL has decided to waive a building permit fee for those in the city who have had flood damage to their homes and who are in the process of repairing and rebuilding those ful City Council homes. Under city statutes, the city charges building fees for new construction within the city. But under the waiver, homeowners will have one year in which to repair or rebuild their homes without having to pay the fee. I think this is probably the least we could do for people in those areas, City Manager Tom Hardy said. He said the city will inspect the homes at no charge. Under city laws, the homes must be inspected after construction is completed. Because the city is not charging the building fees, a rebuilt home can be noted as a repair instead of a rebuilt home which will help to reduce taxes for the . homeowners, Hardy said. He said the homeowners would still have to meet the citys uniform building code, however, even if work done on the home were done by volunteers. , Continued From Pago citizens and that the apartments do not allow children or pets. He said he was also concerned about problems with disposing of the stores trash and floodlights shining directly into the apartments. Gasser said he felt the development would help to make the area more attactive. He said fences would be constructed between the center and homes and apartments nearby. Also he said lighting would be designed it would not reflect into apartment windows. Also the area will be landscaped so that the landscaping will provide separation between the residential area and the so He said with rebuilt homes, the homeowners would need to present detailed plans to the city. But where there has been damage to a basement or where the basement was gutted, detailed plans would not be needed. The city would still need to inspect the rebuilt or repaired areas in the home, however, he added. He said most of the requests for inspections by the city would likely come within the next three or four months. He said most of the displaced homeowners in the city are anxious to get back into their homes as soon as possible. The city usually charges $250 to $300 for a building fee on a newly constructed home, Hardy said. The fee to remodel or repair a home would normally be retirement. The council also received a letter from Bountiful Light and Power employees urging the city to retain Hutchings as manager. In the letter, the employees said Hutchings has been and is doing an excellent job as head of our department. Under Mr. Hutchings leadership abilities, we have felt united and supported in all our efforts to continue the efficient operation and provide low cost power to the citizens of Bountiful We feel that at this time the ... importance. $35 to $40. Councilman Keith Barton noted that the city is not losing any revenue from the move to waive the fees. He said these homeowners would not have had to worry about repairs or rebuilding had it not been for the flood. If there had been no flood, they would not have paid building fees anyway. Mayor Dean Stahle noted that the BARD landfill is accepting mud and goo from the homes at no extra fee. shopping center, he said. He said Albertsons had included many additional features in its plans for the shopping center at additional cost because the company wanted to please as many people as we possibly can. Lane King, who owns property on 500 South, said he welcomes the new shopping center because the downtown area has few grocery stores. He said he thought the store would also be a welcome addition for senior citizens because it meant they would not have to walk far to buy their groceries. He said he felt Gasser has been very fair and that he has been looking out for the people on 500 South and 100 East. Earl King, who also owns land in the area being developed, said he was surprised senior citizens would oppose the new shopping center. He said senior citizens usually like to have additional lighting nearby because of the protection it provides for has found an easy way to cart her toddlers around downtown Bountiful while shopping. Nickie Orwin, 3, and Cassie Shosted, 1, enjoy the ride. problems. The first meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the Viewmont High School auditorium for residents Roviow Staff BOUNTIFUL rates are unfavorable for the chain at present, to attempt to obtain an industrial revenue bond a common method of obtaining low interest rates for commercial develop-- " ment loans. The Wasatch Front Regional Council has pro- posed the Bay Area Refuse District (BARD) landfill become a sterile landfill should a resource recovery plant be built in the north end of Davis County. Wil Jeffries, from the council, has also proposed that tipping fees at the landfill be raised $2 fiscal per ton for the 1983-8year to provide a site replace-- , ment fund and for new equipment. But the BARD board of directors has not yet taken action on the request. With a sterile landfill, only 20 percent of the garbage that is currently going to BARD would need to be delivered to BARD. The rest would go to the resource recovery plant and to the north Davis (NAR-Dlandfill, Jeffries said. The Clearfield City Planning 4 fracture the business community even further in Bountiful. She suggested A- , ) Commission has granted approval of a conditional use permit to a company, Katy-Seghe- rs Inc., for construction of a resource recovery plant in the city. The plant would burn garbage from cities throughout the county and sell the steam and power created to Hill Air Force Base, under a proposal by the company. Opponents of the resource recovery plant say they will appeal the planning commissions decision to the City Council. Plans to build the plant hinge on line, Bingham noted that the company can be a blessing or a curse to the city depending on how the situation is handled. Is this the time to put untested hands on the controls, he asked the council. He noted that Hutchings had also been instrumental in the citys application for relicensing of the Weber hydroelectric plant, which previously had been operated by Utah Power and Light Co. This landmark case has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and withstood Clearfields final approval. No three court tests. Is this the time to terminate other site is currently being considered. the architect of this future reBountiful Mayor Dean Stahle venue source? He also noted that Hutchings said a sterile landfill is one in which garbage does not need to had launched a program to be covered with fill dirt on a acquire a future power supply daily basis. Stahle explained the that will be escalation-proof- . plan to the Bountiful City Coun- Last week Bountiful was awardcil June 22. The sterile landfill concept would also reduce the amount of equipment that would be' needed at the landfall, he said. He said residents could still deliver garbage to BARD under the plan, but most of the garbage would be placed in larger containers and delivered to the resource recovery plant. , The costs for the sterile landfill could be included in a bond sale for the resource recovery plant, Stahle said. Jeffries said the NARD board of directors has chosen to negotiate with and plans to upgrade their landfill right away as part of the bond sale. He said the idea df a sanitary landfill is a good option both environmentally and from an economic point of view. Kity-Seghe- rs ed a license for the Moon Lake (hydroelectric) project. There are four other hydro power pro 28-Jul- y 6 Months $5,000 to $10,000 ft 170 0 f f . This and more in a single session for Onl Gift Certificates Available Call Angie for Information and an Appointment NEW HOURS: 9i00-5:3- Dally Closed Saturday tartmi protend tollTbtt once-profitab- Bingham said Hutchings achievements as power manager have been the envy of the state and the region. Mayor Dean Stahle said he had not formally received Hutchings resignation yet. We would much prefer to keep Berry in a management position. I concur with everything thats been said, Stahle said. Were not trying to get rid of him in any way, but wed like to keep him, Stahle said. He said the council could only go so far, however, in its efforts to retain the former power department manager. He said Hutchings retirement is an untimely event to come at this time. 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Let me ask you would you be interested in being a consultant to your successor? Is the place for an active proficient player on the playing field or on the bench? Be wary of those who want to wave aside 40 years of of a proven servant who is available for years of productive service. This is no time for ' a quick fix. This man was removed from office once before and the power department suffered a loss of Bingham said. I sat $600,000, where you sit and agonized when it was necessary to transfer general funds to the power department to cover a deficit. This department got in trouble quick. Retain the man who restored good management and made the power department profitable again. Wardrobe planning including handouts Body analysis including handouts to help in selecting styles to compliment your figure. Face shape analysis to help in choosing hairstyles, glasses and necklines Cosmetic makeover with eyebrows tweezed, base makeup, eye makeup and lipstick in proper color and application. Today's Hone, Rate 6 Months 1 A $1,000 to $5,000 1U thermal power priced available. Lakeside interview Carole Cole Effective Date June when he is throwing a touchdown," Bingham asked, He also noted that under Hutchings leadership Bountiful is the only entity given. Public Service authorization to partici1 pate in th UP&L Hunter power most the favorably project, 3 fr living between 400 East and the 4 western city limits. The second meeting will be V held at 8:30 p.m. at the Hannah Holbrook Elementary School for residents living from 400 East to the eastern city limits. The city is encouraging interested residents, particularly those whose property fronts or backs on the creek, to attend the meetings. retaining Mr. process. jects in the licensing With a winning team making such progress, does it make sense to retire the quarterback Thit is the Program that everyone it talking about! Many organizations charge hundreds of dollars for this. inch fabric swatches Complete color analysis including in your color pallette I 4 4 4 4 Flooding Meetings Set The BountiBOUNTIFUL ful City Council has scheduled two neighborhood meetings for today to review the Stone Creek drainage area and give an idea of what the city has in mind to reduce possible future flooding By RON KNOWLTON of Hutchings when so many critical issues are upon us which require the expertise and knowledge that only Mr. Hutchings could give will allow these events to proceed in Bountifuls favor. With Air Products Co., which will be Bountifuls single largest power company, coming on 'Sterile Landfill' Plan Is Proposed would He said ' JANIEL SHOSTED, Bountiful, them. Phipps said that Albertsons had had stores in the area before, but that two of those stores went broke. Sheehan said the stores did not go broke but that Albertsons had changed its mode of operation in the area. He said the other two stores were small and could not be expanded the way the company had wanted. Yvonne Howell, who lives near the proposed development, said she felt the area has plenty of stores. She said she felt the new store lbertsons buy Fashion Village Square and develop the shopping center there instead. She said Albertsons is not competitive in price and said the firm had already closed many of its stores in other areas. She said the new store would also impede the traffic flow in the area. Mayor Dean Stahle said the city council attempts to allow businesses to be as free as they possibly can be in choosing sites and building new stores. He said the downtown area doesnt have many stores and said it is not a simple task to balance, the area. Gasser said he has the financing for the center all prepared. The company, though, may ask for a redevelopment bond, he told the council. 1A Former Mayor Elmer Barlow told the council that it may be on the verge of a disaster in this community that could be just as costly in dollars as the flood, if Hutchings were let go. He urged the council to meet with the power commission and thoroughly discuss and air out the problems that have prompted Berry Hutchings to ask for Shopping Center Continued From Pago 1 A Keep Manager V v v't' ' OFFER GOOD JULY 1st THRU 15th COME SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION Irene Janes 292-949- 9 (Evt.) .... |