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Show I 3v'7:;5s Ut liC f, uj'J s ,j 1:77 e:si County assessor looks to appraise all sites by C.R. Truitt The main idea is to complete property appraisals in the next mission discussed catching up three years for the first three with property appraisals, flood areas. He also mentioned that control, complaints and other areas four and five, southern matters at the Aug. 3 meeting. areas of the county, are more up Work plan to date than the northern areas. Commissioners met with State Jolleys plan, which he stressed Tax Commission members Craig is only proposed as a consultant, Jolley and Chad Luehrs and with called for five appraisers and assessor office personnel Steve eight employees, he figured it Kjar and Julie Larsen, to discuss would take 227 estimated days to "office work plans" to help catch complete the plan. up on property appraisals througCommissioner Cox voiced hout the county. frustration at the recommendation Jolley presented a map dividing of more employees. He said that the county into five areas and moving motor vehicles out of the suggested a lengthy plan for department would reduce people, appraisers to visit each site over but now they are being told that the next five years, while keeping more staff is needed. new evaluations. with up Kjar replied that the loss of The plan calls for every proppeople did take down the amount erty to be visited by a inspector, of work and Commissioner Robphotos to be taken and all im- ert Bessey added that the departprovements that have been made ment had done well up to the last measured. Jolley said that out of three years when it had gotten 9,351 properties in the five re- behind. He also told Kjar that he could gions, 400 have been appraised e and 398 have have not been see places where people would help the situation. Kjar visited. MANTI-- - The County Com- part-tim- NS School District announces new bus schedule MT. PLEASAN- T- Regular North Sanpete bus schedules will begin with the first day of school, Thursday, Aug. 19. Parents needing more information about their students individual routes should contact their students bus driver or the bus garage, Some changes are being anticipated from last years routes in Mountainville, Fairview, Indian-oland Milbura to better meet the needs of bus students in those areas. Two new busses, 001 and 002, as well as busses 971, 914 and 462-295- 4. a, 913 are tentatively assigned to these areas. Busses 89 and 911 may also be used at the beginning of the school year. Drivers of established routes include Leslie Amoldson, Curtis Coates, Jackie Keller, Sonja Orton and Diana Holt. Most students will be picked up at the same stops as last year for Fair-vieElementary, the high school and middle school. Mt. Pleasant students who rode 971 or 89 last year could have a different bus andor driver but should anticipate the same bus w stops. In addition to established bus routes in those areas, a new route is being established for the Hide L COPY away Valley loop. The driver and bus had not been assigned as of press time. Other routes include: Dean Jensen, bus 91, Mt. Pleasant, Spring City and Moroni to the high school, Mt. Pleasant Elementary and the middle school. Keith Sorensen, bus 981, will travel to Moroni, Wales, Chester and Mt. pleasant for Moroni Elementary, middle and high schools, and Mt. Pleasant Ele- mentary. Jean Nielson, bus 991, will pick up students in Spring City, Mt. Pleasant and Moroni to the middle and high schools. Connie Lamb, bus 942, Wales, Freedom, Jerusalem, Fountain Green and Moroni to Moroni Elementary, middle and high schools. Susan Allred, bus 931, Fountain Green and Moroni to the middle and high schools; Lynda Lott, bus 941, Chester, Wales and Moroni to Moroni Elementary. Christy Jenk'us, bus 912, to Spring City elementary. Ben Jenkins, 921, Mt. Pleasant and Mountainville to Mt. Pleasant Elementary; Butch Johansen, bus 90, all towns for students; and Herv Chandler, bus 87, high school to Sanpete Academy building trades and auto technology. pre-scho- ol admitted the department is woe- fully behind, but defended it by saying they are "gaining ground". Spring City Spring City Mayor Robert Allred reported to commissioners on flood costs and asked for help t with a road belonging to both the J county and Spring City. Mayor Allred stated the flood project budget fell $18,224 short, and that Spring City took that out of their general fund to pay. He explained the project took additional many employees, vehicles and that the state had disallowed fuel allowance that had originally been in the figures. Although commissioners felt that Spring City had shouldered the whole responsibility and that the county should help out, it was placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Commissioners did agree to on pay half the maintenance cost a road running from 900 North to 700 East, belonging to both the city and county. Manti girl cr0Wned Miss Sanpete MANT- I- Karalyn Thorsen, daughter of Steve and Esther Thorsen, Manti, was crowned as the new 1999 Miss Sanpete County on Aug. 14. Joining her ir the royalty is first attendant, Emily Braithwaite, daughter of Jim and Kalleen Braithwaite, Manti, second attendant, Brittanie Kellett, daughter of Neal and LaRaine Kellet, Moroni; Third attendant, Emily Irons, daughter of John and Lisa Irons, Manti, and fourth attendant, Jacey Crane, daughter of James and Teri Crane, Gunnison Valley. A full house to enjoyed the talent and cheer on those competing. Master of Ceremonies Paul Hansen entertained the audience with some special musical num- Mayor Allred said the city would gravel and chip it in the next three years, but asked the county for money to help maintain the wide road. Commissioner Bessey asked Mayor Allred about city annexation policy. .The. major, plained that because of the attitude and historic nature of the town, he didnt see the policy changing. He also added that the city has no problem supplying an allotted 15 percent of water resources outside city limits for hookups. Subdivisions Commission members gave final approval to representative Paul Hamilton for the Lusty Subdivision, outside of Spring City, pending a letter of credit. Hamilton noted the delay and reported to commission members that Spring City wont allow an annex, but they have allowed He also stated water hook-up- s. the subdivision has been granted electrical power by Utah Power and Light. Food bank Commission members extended the food bank lease 30 days to August 2003, after Legal Council Ross Blackham explained an over sight. SPRING CIT- Y- The Spring City Senior Citizens will hold a monthly dinner Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Spring City Senior Center. A program will be presented by Aden Johnson and Ferril Richins. ar - Voting precinct disCommission members cussed the possibility of the county being split into three voting districts in the next 10 years with County Clerk Kristine Frischknecht. It was decided that action would be taken when the need arose. Miscellaneous Commissioner Bruce Blackham questioned whether fire hydrants were covered in zoning ordinances. Commissioner Eddie Cox informed him they were covered m the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the county. Kristine Frischknecht ex- - pressed concern over duplicate keys, and informed commission- ers of new padlocks at the fair- - grounds. C o'jyms'oner jC'x stated tbit Bob Quale is being charged for more than one meter and that it would have to be looked into. Other items discussed were updating the countys home page and a $21,000 payment to the special service district. Candidates announced MORON- I- Candidates that met the Aug. 16, deadline for the November election are: Lawrence Scott Robertson; Rick Fredrickson, incumbent; Karen Kamalu; Ronald L. Pipher, incumbent; and Reed F. Christensen. All Declarations of Candidacy are on file at Moroni City Hall and all candidates have met legal requirements to run for municipal office. op O'O'Q X rs 1 4 -- i r V: ' .C. if, v - i r i r1 Ov - v 'V,- 1 I . - )'( ) . 1 co-host-ed SC seniors five-ye- 70-fo- ot bers. Janey Ann Peterson, outgoing the pagMiss Sanpete eant. She performed a couple of routines as she tumbling-danc- e portrayed the theme for the evening, "All American Girls". lease had a start The date of July 1997, the day commissioners signed the lease, not the day the loan was closed, 30 days later. Wanted property Commissioners told county fesiuciif Jerry Bank- iic would need written consent from all of his neighbors before they would consider selling him the road property that borders his land. Barney had once again attended the meeting with the request saying it needed to be in the private sector. He also stated he would like to place some buildings along the fence and would need the extra land to match setback requirements. t4-- f -- - A, fir yP&frPi A i J..U Members of the 1933-3- 4 Moroni High School graduating class recently held their 66th class reunion. Those attending are as follows: front row (left to right): Joseph Olsen, Highland; Lois Lund Brotherson, Mt. Pleasant; I illi Jensen Kellett, Moroni; Edna Thomas Brother-soFountain Green; Omctta Simons Swenson, Chester. Middle row: Decima Larsen Jacobsen, n, Nephi; Oneta Hansen, Provo; Oman Olsen, St. George; Ellen Anderson Taylor, Fay son; lied a Larsen Christensen, Moroni. Back row: Melba Jensen Guyn.f a, Scottsdale, AZ; Ada Washburn Oldroyd, Nephi; Verla Mikkclsen Marx, Moroni; Gayle Bailey, Bountiful; Forest Christensen, Washington. j -- y |