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Show JUNE 9, 1995 PAGE BeverCc::(yCc JuneS, 1995 The Board of County Commissioners Met June 5, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. for its regularly scheduled meeting. Those present were Gary E. Chad W. Sullivan, chairman; Johnson, member; Ross Marshall, member; and Paul B. Barton, clerk. Minutes of the May 1,1995 meeting were read. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously passed to approve the minutes. The hiring of a county was discussed. A sample job planner description was reviewed. The grant application has been submitted. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously passed to approve to adopt that job description. The job will be advertised as soon as the grant is approved. Mark Adrie Nelson, Roberts, and Grace Realer met with the Board to discuss Extension Service issues. A problem with using the Senior Center for meetings was discussed. The Senior Citizens are charging a $30.00 per day. A letter will be sent requesting a waiver of the fee. Mrs. Bcaler requested that the County donate matching funds to a community pride grant of $2(X).O0. The request was $300.00. It was moved by Comm. Marshall, seconded by Comm. Johnson and unanimously approved to donate $3(X).O0. Members of the Horse Council met with the Board to request $300.00 to help with funding for the horse shows. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously approved to grant the request and make the item a permanent part of the Extension Service budget. Sarah llartman met with the Board to request assistance in maintaining a private road south of Greenville. The Board explained the y to process for deeding the County and adding a road to the Class "B" Road System. No action was taken. 4-- H rights-of-wa- David White and Carl the School District, met from Holms, with the Board to discuss a proposal for a shared parking. The cost of the project will be approximately $22,585.00 with each entity paying !4 of the cost. It was moved by Comm. Marshall, seconded by Comm. Johnson and unanimously approved to participate in the project. The May Tax Sale was reviewed. It was moved by Comm. seconded by Comm. Johnson, Marshall and unanimously approved to ratify the sale. the from Letter and State Delegation Congressional Wilderness Rep. Bowmann re: the was action Not read. issue were taken. A letter re: a drug testing matter was program was read. The referred to the Sheriff for research. Leo Kanell, County Attorney, met with the Board to discuss the of prosecution misdemeanors within municipal boundaries. Any misdemeanor crime committed within a municipality, the city attorney is obligated to prosecute the case. Mr. Kanell stated that he will be sending a letter informing them of the provisions in the law. The Board took no formal position on the issue. Davis, Craig county building inspector, met with the Board to request funding for a second inspector to assist in the increased workload. The annual cost would be between $35,000 and $40,000. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously approved to allow Mr. Davis to advertise for the position. A proposed Ordinance An ordinance Amending Chapter 10.16 Multiple Use District (MU-40- ), Chapter 10.17 Agriculture District (A) and Amending the Zoning Map was discussed. Those present were Craig Davis, Jolyn and Shauna Mayer. The proposed ordinance was reviewed. A public hearing was set for July 3, 1995 at 95-0- 2:00 p.m. J. lxvve and Christian Benson, Slate Inmate Placement, and Ken Yardley, County Sheriff, met with the Board to discuss a plan to contract with the State to house state prisoners. No action was taken. As an unrelated matter, it w as moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously approv ed to sign a contract to house state prisoners on a limited basis. Jeff Sagers and Mark Iotson met with the Board to discuss the lease on the county' gravel crusher. North American Resources would like to terminate the lease and Mark Dotson to lease the crusher. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously approved to authorize the chairman to execute a new lease Hills West with agreement Exploration for 12 months at $750 per month. The lease with North American Resources is terminated. Mr. Sager will bring the lease arrearage of $5,250 as soon as possible. Ron Wunderlich met with the Board to discuss road signing needs near Circle Four Farms. A concern was raised about private enterprise purchasing the signs from the prison using the County as a pass through. It was moved by Comm. Marshall to allow Circle Four Farms to purchase road signs. The motion died for lack of a second. Comm. Johnson made a statement stating that the reason he would not second the motion is because he felt the objection being raised had more to do with who was making the request than the request itself. It was moved by Comm. Johnson and seconded by Comm. Marshall to go into closed session to discuss the character or professional competence of an individual. All voted in favor of the motion. The closed session began at 3:48 p.m. Those present were members of the Board, the Clerk, the Attorney and LeeAim Joseph, County Treasurer. It was moved by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Marshall and unanimously approved to return to open session at 4:02 p.m. The agreement for the County to provide police services for Beaver City was discussed. Attorney Kanell discussed several changes to the agreement. The County's version of the agreement will be presented to the Beaver City Council for its review. No action was taken. Bills on file were approved for payment. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The above minutes be presented for approval at the next scheduled regularly will meeting. Until such time considered are they unofficial. Growing Weeds is like MA weed you don't want to get mixed in with hay. It is especially fatal to horses. Broom snakeweed. Milkweeds. Poison hemlock. Halogeton. This weed is very poisonous. This weed is Bur buttercup. especially poisonous to sheep. "I cannot emphasize enough the importance of looking for and avoiding these bad weeds," he says. "You need to destroy them before they get out of hand." To control these weeds, more than a half dozen pasture herbicides are available. They include Paraquat, Escort, Ally, 2,4-Banvel, Spike, Roundup, Stinger, Velpar, Tordon. Dewey says Escort is especially good because you can spray it with no grazing restrictions. He says Stinger is highly effective in controlling thistle and knapweed. I le says Tordon is a standard tool in eradicating small infestations. To Help you identify' these weeds and the best way to control them contact Mark Nelson, USU Extension Agent, Beaver County, at . Report Week Of May 4, 1995 A report of an assault is under investigation in Milford. Also under investigation in Milford is a fire in a dumpster. A felony theft from a shed in Milford in under investigation. Theft of tool boxes and tools from Milford Flat is also being 29-Ju- ne , investigated. A Minersville man was booked into jail on a Bench Warrant out of Milford Justice Court. The Sheriffs Department to made thirty responses Of requests for assistance. these calls 16 were to check out or persons suspicious circumstances and nine were to assist other agencies. Three traffic accidents were handled. One animal emergency was handled. Eight traffic stops were made with two citations issued. Wedding Gift List land that you are now using to grow crops or graze cattle on, would you Join In Giving A Gift Certificate To The Bride And Groom be willing to give up 20, 50, or 90 percent of that land? That is exactly what you are doing if vou allow noxious weeds to grow on your property, says Steve Dewey, Utah State University Extension weed specialist. He spoke recently at USU Exteusion livestock workshop in Kanab and St. George. He says to watch out for the following weeds: Musk Thistle (a close relative to Scotch thistle). Canada Thistle (a weed with a stronghold in Northern Utah. It has recently moved into the Panguitch area). Whitctop. Once this weed is established in an area, it takes over 100 percent. Compared to rangcland grasses, the forage value of whitetop is minimum. Dryer woad. A serious problem in Northern Utah that is moving south. Scotch Thistle (A major problem on rangetad and meadow s in Southern Utah). Not only are weeds devastating to productive land, they can also be poisonous to animals. Poisonous plants that kill cows cost the U.S. livestock industry some $250 million a year, Dewey says. Here are some poisonous weeds he says Utah ranchers should watch out for: Yellow starthistle. This weed mostly affects horses. It creates paralysis in face muscles that cause along, slow and painful death. It is cumulative and irreversible, he says. Russian thistle. Livestock will not generally eat this weed unless it gets mixed in with hay. Houndstongue. This is another Beaver County Sheriff's 438-225- 2. Giving way If you own 100 acres of 12 Milford Drug & Gifts 464 S. Main St. Phone: 387-210- 4 The Pub for Fun will be Closed on Mondays Until Further Notice The Pub is a private club for members only. 413 S. 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