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Show THE SENTINEL Andersen 'relieved' of duties . . Tentative Riverton council meeting, Tuesday, City April 6 at 7 p.m. in city hall. 1. Appoint two members to the East Riverton Drainage District r board 2. Appointment of Sandra Lloyd to represent the city on the Operation Conquest Board of Plane crash kills four 3. Determine property use Imperial Cabinets, 11800 S. 1300 W. 4. Public hearing on a proposed wind energy conversion ordinance Four Draper residents were 5. killed Saturday when their light plane crashed in New Mexico. Also dead are two American Fork residents. rescheduled. ; . AT. Enterprises Electrolux With Power Hoad. Llxo Now. s150oo We repair aMrnakta of vacuum. Special! Ing In Kktoy, Hoover, Btoon. Wa Eureka repair all makes, ate. 4031 W. 5415 S. ; Kearns 966-141- 6 The proposal allows the structures to reach a 90 feet height maximum (including tower and blades). While the planning Approval of two one-l- ot subdivisions Business License Approval Dale Beckstead, 1300 W. 12012 S., contracting,' arid1" William' IMnh fnAm Hum mfW .w " wwi mrm uikft tamtit Johansen, 3385 W. 12600 S., frVtmn Information are encouraged to swimming pool plastering research the issue.) 6. w ' by Renette Anderson Sentinel Staff 7. Zoning ordinance amendment - application to allow animals as 1-- The zones. mayor-counc- il Car clinic set for soap box derby invited to a car clinic on April powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the States are the reserved to states, to or the people." respectively, Municipal charters were granted by state legislatures and cities acted as administrative agents to the states. The satisfaction of local needs was the basic charge given to 3. The first "car clinic" will be held at Station one, Sandy Fire Department, 1220 E. 9400 S., at 9 ' a.m." On hand will be of representatives the two sponsoring organizations, fire department and Kiwanis, to present a program to the prospective racers who have been unable to get sponsors for their cars.. Dave Jensen, Gerry Childs, and Bruce Martin will have a finished derby car for the prospective contestants to look over. This governments. early underlying purpose was modified - during the nineteenth century when municipalities began serving as agents of state government. ii form was The well-organiz- , mayor-counc- by officer shortly after license and with faulty boy was released to his he filled Us car with gas equipment. Originally parents after being from the Husky Station at stopped because he had arrested at1 a business 3100 W. 7800 S. and drove no tail lights, the bov was near 7000 S. 1700 W. He was with away without paying for cited and releasea charged A 19 old Orem to were Witnesses able year it misrepresenting his age provide police with a man was arrested for to purchase beer. Three juveniles an 11 license plate number giving false information which was tracked down. to a police officer. He was year old and a 14 year old Police arrested the stopped because he had from West Jordan and a 10 year old from Sandy individual at his borne. only one tail light Three Murray men were 7 year old Two arrested for Midvale girls were also were arrested for the criminal mischief and arrested for gas theft possession of alcohol by a later released to the The girls are accused of minor. They were cited custody of a guardian. The three allegedly taking $23 worth of gas and released. An eight year old West kicked and damaged a from the Bateman Dairy Bar. Again, witnesses Jordan boy was booked wooden fence near 7600 S. W. provided officers with a into the detention center 1700 Damage license plate number and for retail theft and estimates were set at ISO. A 16 year old West the girls were arrested at aggravated assault a home. Jordan following shoplifting girl was referred, ' at Grand to A 17 year old West incident court' juvenile Jordan boy was arrested Central. following her arrest for A 16 year old Riverton leaving the scene of an for driving without a responsibilities. The council was separated . a became and legislative body. Utah Code accepts a mayor-counc- il form of government for third class cities (populations of 800 to 60,000) and prior to 1975, it was the only form available. State law that directs "administrative powers, authorities, and duties in cities of are vested in the the third class mayor." ... It further his outlines responsibilities: - chief executive officer to whom all employes of the municipality shall report; .... - keep the peace and enforce the laws of the city; '..",7,. remit fines and forfeitures and release any person imprisoned for violation of any municipal ordinance; report such remittance or release to the council at its next regular session; and safety other structural factors. and Periodic inspections maintainence will also be required. If the owner violates these provisions, his conditional use permit would be withdrawn and he would be required to tear the structure down. such the legislative body of the city. Made up of five members, they vote on new ordinances and other city matters prescribed by law and confirm or reject the mayor's appointment to certain municipal offices. If the mayor so decides, as be appointed they may Sentinel want ads work technical functions of a Important municipality. appointments can be made to pay political debts rather than on the basi3 of a person's ability to the perform task. Another drawback is that officials are often committed to other fulltime employment and cannot give the city the attention that it needs. Any one or all of these combined department heads. State law also grants the mayor the option of appointing a chief a administrative officer (CAO), a can cripple growing full time professional charged with municipality. In 1975, the Utah State operations running the of the city. This appointment can Legislature recognized that be made without the advise and "increasing demands for services and growing citizen awareness consent of the city council. The mayor cannot veto any act, and concern have strained the of local Utah's resolution, ordinance, or motion of ability been has he unless council to the city governments respond previously given this power by effectively. "The 41st legislature then passed the Utah State statute. form of Optional Forms of Municipal ,,. While the government seems to work for Governments Act which extended small cities, growing cities have optional forms of government to found it inadequate. Critics point all classes (first, second, and out that the qualities needed to win third) of cities. elections are not always the same Next week: The council-mayqualities needed to manage the intricacies and the specialized and and options. day-to-d- ay il mayor-counc- or council-manag- The er Form Mayor-Counc- il perform all duties prescribed by law, resolution or ordinance; shall ensure that all laws, ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed; may at any time, examine and inspect the books, papers, records or documents of the city or of any officer, employe, or agent of the Voters city;; elect shall report to the council the condition of the city or town and council for any measures deemed in the best interests of the city; recommend consideration shall, when necessary, call on the residents of the city over 21 to assist in enforcing state laws and municipal ordinances. - with the advise and consent of the council, appoint a recorder, treasurer, marshal, and such other officers as provided by law or ordinance. While the mayor sets the agenda and presides at all council meetings, he can only vote in the case of a tie. Council Mayor Legislative body for Executive for policy execution L policy-makin- The council, on the other hand, is There was an estimated $300 damage done to the victim's car. A $2,000 motorcycle was taken from the carport of a residence near 2100 W. 7300 S. W. Burglars broke into the at a residence near f V Dept. Dept. Head J V Head i (I Dept. Head rh rh m Head J I Dept. Head rh m special took $350 worth of tools. ; A pick-u- p truck, valued at $600, was taken from the Davidson Lumber Company, 7900 S. 1400 W.' damages. A speaker, valued at $350, was taken from a residence near 2700 W. 8100 S. dirt bike, valued at $60, was taken from the dty park at 3200 W.7000S. ( Dept. a truck parked in' the garage of a residence near 7000 S. 2400 W. and ' J I 2900 W.7100S. Burglars broke into A 20 inch A t 2$100 Eclairs 3 Loaves of Bread and gett dOZ. Potato Rolls Buy garage of a residence Thieves rammed the near 2500 W. 9100 S. and fence with the stolen took tires, skiis, boots, vehicle, causing an in $150 golf clubs, and a golf cart. estimated Loss totalled 1783. A 1973 Monte Carlo, valued at $2,800, was taken from a residence near 6500 S. 3700 W. The car was unlocked at the tirie of the theft A car stereo, valued at $365, was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked g appoints and directs 2-- 2 accident and improper ' examine - administrative given left turn. The incident occurred near 7300 S. 1700 . If the ordinance is passed, structures should be limited to- xk acre lots, there is a feeling among councilman that there may be time. this during to the similar was it Structurally, national government. The mayor was elected by the people and was may form of trace can municipal government its American conception back to early colonial days. Patterned after the English, the earliest colonial councils consisted of a mayor, a recorder, and a number of aldermen or assistants. The governor of each individual crown colony granted the charters which emphasized the protection of life and property. The mayor Anyone who has already was given slightly more power purchased the kit to make a car for the National Soap Box Derby or than other members of the council. Following the Revolution, the would like to have more directed that "The Constitution information on obtaining a kit, is conditional uses in R that felt commission born Gas Sieves nabbed after crime Fourteen individuals were arrested in West Jordan over the weekend. A' 19 year old West Jordan man was arrested windmills would be allowed to be built after a conditional use permit was granted by the city. To apply, the owner must obtain the written consent of property owners who would be within "falling distance" of the structure. The construction plans must be certified by qualified engineers who will traditional to cities (Editor's Note: Are Riverton citizens satisfied with their form of government? City officials hope to put the question to rest once and for all in a special public hearing to be held April 20 in the Riverton Elementary. In the week prior to the hearing, the Sentinel will run three articles on the various government forms available to third class cities. We do not advocate any one form. Rather, our intent is to let our readers know what their options are. We encourage Riverton residents to become weD informed on this important decision and to attend the hearing. This article and the ones that follow are not meant to be comprehensive. They represent an overview of information gathered from various sources including the Directors one-thir- d The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. in city hall. before any more are approved. There are currently two such structures built or planned in Riverton. Mayor-counc-il agendas . A hearing on proposed acre lot zoning scheduled for last Saturday morning was postponed due to the deaths and has not been m Brownie Quilt , Anderson was the owner of American Safe Co., and patriarch of the Draper Utah Stake. They leave nine children, including one still at home. Their son, Todd Anderson, is a member of the Draper City Council. V, .4 Little Adam Jacobson apparently approves of the quilt which was made by members of the South Jordan Brownie Troop No. 335. Pictured are (left to right) Julie Sorenson, Angle Jacobson, Kim Steadman, Amy Jacobson, Hilary Coates, and Mandi Brown. Jackie Silcox Is holding Adam, The Brownies made the quilt and then presented It to Corle Hansen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brent Hansen of Riverton. Corie was born on the Girl Scout birthday, Mar. 12. Troop leaders are Linda Gum and Barbara Jacobson. treasurer, attorney, planner, and all other department heads are hired and fired by the city manager with the advise and consent of the council. The statute also sets up an appeal process. The meeting was attended by the mayor, members of the city council, the city attorney and the .' city manager. Tolman is now in the process of reassigning and redefining the responsibilities of the recorder position. According to Randall, the duties will be limited to those outlined in state statute. The position will no longer be classified as a department head. ' Andersen had been with West Jordan 11 years. Kerbs was the owner of Kerbs Construction Corp. and bishop of the Draper Fourth Ward. They leave six children, with five still living at home. .?. " t er from the rugged San Mateo Mountains near Socorro, N.M. . instances when such structures would be permissible in 10,000 sq. ft. lot zones. ordinance should be adopted form of government, the recorder, The plane was en route from El Paso, Texas, to Salt Lake City after flying to Sonora, Mexico. Reports indicate the cause of the crash was due to excess ice which prevented the plane from gaining altitude. Rescue teams have not yet been able to recover the bodies ..... The Riverton City Council will be holding an April 6 public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating windmills. The proposal was prompted by the planning commission who felt that the city should have standards to regulate the structure, safety, aesthetics and noise components of wind energy conversion systems. The commission felt the . Manager Allan Tolman. Jack L. Kerbs, 42, 13000 S. 1300 E., was piloting the small craft Passengers were his wife Joyce, 41, Gerald G.Anderson, 55, and his wife Shirley, 56, 13400 S. 1060 E., Robert C. Wilson, 37, and Jay Richard Rawling, 41, both of American Fork. i i "no further comment" on the meeting adding only that the end of the session, Andersen was ."relieved" of her duties by City council-manag- 3 Riverton hearing centers on windmills West Jordan City Recorder Murial Andersen was "relieved of her duties" Mar. 23 following a closed personnel meeting in which the city council reaffirmed its support of the city manager. Mayor Dennis Randall, who called the special meeting, said that during the closed session the council also reaffirmed its support for the city manager as chief administrator of the city staff and "recognized his authority to make decisions." Mayor Randall said the city has Under the Page Thursday, April 1,1982 FREE Taste Pies Ilka It cam from your own kitchen. 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