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Show Itah Press Assoc. 167 E. 30 So. Salt Lake City, Utah . 6Ulll Thursday February 16, 1984 Number 7 Volume 95 CiUy seeking stall aid I for sewer plant The Payson City Council authorized application for state credit assistance for updating the sewer plant, approved a business license for a steel fabrication firm, and n for agreed to open the Friday night roller skating on a trial basis during the council meeting February 9. On a four to one vote the council authorized Arix Engineering to apply for a $169,000 credit enhancement loan from the State of Utah. This would be added to a loan for $860,000 which has already been approved. The money would be used to upgrade the Payson Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet 1985 standards and allow for population growth to the 15,000 level. Gene Brauer of Arix Engineering presented the d council with a on the report proposed project and explained the need to approach the state about the credit enhancement. Councilman Bob Sohju expressed concern about public inupt on the proposal. We are talking about $3 million. That is a lot of money and 1 dont want to approve that kind of expenditure without public inupt. Brauer explained that before final approval on the credit enhancement the state required every resident must be notified and given 30 days to respond either for or against the proposal. If more than 50 of the respondents oppose the project, a bond election would have to be held before the money would be made ' available he told the council . Mayor Tassainer told the council they were not voting whether or not to proceed with the project at this time but only to approve asking the state for credit enhancement help. However, I do not want to go to the state if we are not committed to the project. The mayor said the city really had no choice about upgrading the sewer plant. If we have a vote on this and it is turned down well simply have to lock the gate on growth. I dont want to tell people their kids cant stay here to live because we cant make up our minds. In calling for a vote the mayor said, We need to update our plant for three basic reasons. First, for the health and welfare of the people who are living here now. Second, to meet state clean water standards, and third, to accommodate industrial, commercial and residential growth. Bon-To- recently-complete- - update The authorization was approved four to one with Councilman Don Dixon casting the dissenting, vote. Dixon said he was in favor of upgrading the sewer plant, but, he felt the matter should be decided in a bond election. He also said he would need to review the new information presented at the council meeting before he could vote yes. The council approved tentatively a business license for Gypsy Wagon Inc., a steel fabrication company. Larry Brundage, owner of the company which is currently located in Salt Lake City, told the council his company an manufactures emergency outdoor cooking grill and other steel products. He said he was negotiating to buy the EZ Brick building on 800 South in Payson. He noted that in the beginning the firm would employ 12 to 15 people, but eventually could employ lUO to 150. Brundage also indicated that for the proposal to work he would also need to be able to use part of the area for a horse raising operation and build a house on the front of the property. Councilman Steve Hansen said he would be happy to have the "company in Payson but noted there were some problems with the request that could require zoning changes. That may take some time because we have to meet ceretain legal requirements. George Bloom, manager of the met with the council to the facility for request Friday night roller skating. "I feel the revenue we will gain outweighs the hassle we may have with people control. Mayor Tassainer noted that the skating had been stopped because of the problems of control and drinking. He asked what would be done this time to control those problems. Bon-To- n, Bon-To- n The council discussed the problem and it was noted that the major problem was with those over 14 years old. The recommendation was made that the time be made available for only those under 14. Councilman Dixon said the civil rights laws would not permit that. Dixon moved to accept the proposal to open the He said the situation could be controlled by the police, if necessary. Councilman Russ Williams then moved to allow roller skating at the on Friday nights for a three month trial period. That motion passed 3 to 2 with Councilman Steve Hansen and Councilwoman Kay Furniss voting no. Bon-To- n. Bon-To- n . Nebo District adopts emergency planning by Michael Olson District has Nebo School adopted an emergency preparedness plan which will facilitate working with the Red Cross and other groups in case of such emergencies as flooding, earthquake, or fire. Phillip Argyle, District Director of Operations, recommended the adoption last week at regular board meeting. He noted that schools offer the most readily available facilities for taking care of large numbers of people; therefore, it is especially important for the schools to be ready to accommodate them. He said the plan would include choosing several schools as base facilities, then the Red Cross would provide training. He said the comprehensive policy would define responsibilities of individuals within the school district. We were very impressed with what happened in Spanish Fork last year, he noted, speaking of the cooperative effort that took place during the early stages of the Thistle Mud Slide, when it was feared that a wall of water could come crashing down Spanish Fork Canyon. At that time, Larsen ,Elementary was selected as a base for taking care of any who might pe threatened by Die flooding. Those working in the school were given special training at the time. After our near catastrophe we said Argyle, last year, woke up to what was really needed. We realize now that the school district has facilities available to allow temporary housing and we need to be prepared. Cutting the Ribbon Left to right: Strawberry Board Lamar V. Crandall, Strawberry Manager and Secretary Treasurer Milton V. Theobald, Bonneville Vice-Preside- nt and Associates President Ray Hixson, General Project Engineer Ray Fonneabcck, President Jay Bingham of Bingham Engineering, Project Coordi California. His residency inlamily actice was at Merced County, erced, California. He joined the former Payson City Hospital Staff in 1959. Dr. Hogan is impressed the broad range of abilities and experience in various fields of the board members. Dr. Robert Frampton will serve as the Chief of Staff at Mountain View Hospital for the term. Dr. Framptons M.D. was received from the University of Oklahoma and his family practice residency was at the University of Utah. with' . one-ye- New board were J. members ar named Wayne Nelson of Spanish Fork and Philip E. Jones of Payson. J." Wayne Nelson is the Superintendent of the Nebo School District and has worked for the district for 28 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent. health About Nelson care, comments, We all must be concerned with the quality of health care, but must decide how to pay for that health care. You want every advantage, but must keep it within a reasonable cout. BnriCaKL Strawberry cuts ribbon for new hydro-plant by Michael Olson Strawberry Water Users Association President J. Ross Nielson cut the ribbon Saturday at festivities acknowledging the operation of ' new power facilities at the SWUA Power Plant at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. Two new hydro generators are now in operation at the plant, each with a capacity of 1750 kilowatts. With the refurbished number 3 generator nearby, the Spanish Fork plant is capable of producing 3,860 kilowatts now. Dignitaries on hand for the ribbon cutting with President Nielson included SWUA Vice President Lamar V. Crandall, SWUA Power Superintendent Monte Taylor, SWUA Director and Plant Jespector Blair Hamilton; SWUA Manager and Secretary Treasurer Milton V. Theobald, President Jay Bingham of Bingham Engineering, Resident BUI Covin of Hydro West, SWUA Director Thomas Larson, Spring-vUl- e Mayor Brent - Haymond, General Project Engineer Ken Fonnesbeck, and Engineer Ray Hixson. General Contractor for the project was Water Power Co. and Bingham Engineering, whUe the turbines, generator and switch gear was placed by Hydro West, under the direction of Electrical Engineer Bill Holveck. Walt stalled Limb Construction in- the penstocks for the new structure along with concrete work, and the steel fabrication for the penstocks was done by Pittsburgh Des Moines, both local companies. was the Westman Jerry masonry contractor, Wayne MUler was in charge of carpentry,, and New board officials named at Mountain View Hospital Dr. Robert Hogan is the new Chairman of the Governing Board at Mountain View Hospital. Dr. Hogans medical training was at the University of Utah where he received his M.D. before his internship at the San Joaquin Hospital in- Stockton, County nator Blair Hamilton, Strawberry Board President J. Ross Nielson, Strawberry Director Tom Larsen, Hydro West President Bill Covin, Strawberry Power Springville Superintends! Meats Mayer t. Jones is a MetallurPhilip gical Engineer in the Customer Technical Services Division for U.S. Steel. He has been with U.S. Steel for 27 years, 8 of which he spent as the Chief Metallurgist at the Geneva works facility. concerns as a board member include reassuring that 'everything possible be done to assure good health care is available and affordable for those who eally need it in our area.Jones John Mendenhall Plumbing was being used by Payson, Salem, the plumbing contractor. Springville, the two stations in Alan Jarvis Welding and Spanish Fork, and the entire SWUA load. The system meters and Sons Welding Knoxley the total amount of power being handled welding chores for the used at any time and keeps a project, and Geneva Rock Products supplied the concrete. running total of the kilowatt hours for the current billing Steel reinforcing was supplied by period. Clydco Co. and Barney Inc. Davidson emphasized that the Goble Sompson buUt the hydro new plant would provide the most J. Lee Butler built the efficient use of water used for roof on the new structure, and Ideal Machine Works served as power and would use the latest machinists for the project. technology to keep the peak power The new generators replaced usage from outside sources as low two that had been in operation - as possible, thus saving money for since 1906 and had produced an Strawberrys power customers. estimated half billion kUowatt Strawberry also plans to rebuild the power facility located in hours of power in the seventy-seve- n Payson Canyon, where a hydro years of their existence. plant that once produced 400 Manager Milton Theobald said kilowatts now produces 300. The he hoped the old generating refurbishing will restore the plant, just east of the new plant, can somehow be used as a musehigher capacity. The plant in um. Hes thinking of approaching Payson was originally built in 1941. the Utah State Historical Society In the new red brick building with a proposal. The two new generators wUl housing the turbines and the and switch panel, along with the roar allow peaking capabUity g of power generation, a plaque is dramatically increase the on the wall directly facing the potential of Strawbright red machinery with the berrys water. The two old generators, combined with the number beige switchboard. It lists Septemthree generator, which has just ber, 1983, as construction date been refurbished, produced a along with all the current directortotal of 1510 lulowatts, compared ship of SWUA. Besides those mentioned above are W. Howard with the 3,860 capacity of the new Riley, Clair O. Anderson, William facUity. G. Brown, Glen Hawkins, Orlo Operating Officer Craig DavidB. Larson, Reed Rindlisbacher, son noted that the computer readG. Stewart Schaerrer, Marion a metering system produces intervals and out in Sorensen, Glendon Taylor, Gerald W. Thomas, and Ray S. Whiting. is constantly monitoring the power rake-intak- 1 e, power-producin- fifteen-minut- e Mayor Tassainer discusses problems with School Board ' Payson Mayor Gary Tassainer visited the Nebo School District Board of Education last week at their regular meeting in order to try and clear the air about some alleged problems between the school district and Payson City. Having been granted time to address the board during a slot on the agenda where a presentation had been cancelled, Mayor Tassainer asked the Board to help clarify a report he had received from a Payscs theatre group that there were problems and ill feelings between the Board and City. He said he realized there were some disagreements about water charges from Payson City to the School District and possibly about a school building that had been by a city building inspector. But he had come to find out if there were more serious problems. Discussion indicated that the Board had no ill feelings toward Payson City, but some did feel that both Spanish Fork and Springville were more accommodating in their relationships with the schools. Other cities seem to work better with us in trading the red-tagg- use of facilities for water, noted Board Member Marlin Boyer. Mayor Tassainer said he felt there were indeed real problems that need to be discussed. Its a big problem, he said. "We need to sit down and work it out. Tassainer said he felt Payson was justified in charging the District more for water, especially irrigation water in the summers, because Payson City has a much bigger problem providing water for its citizens than either Spanish Fork or Springville do. Much of file discussion centered on the idea that Payson City uses school fields and facilities, as do Spanish and Springville, but that Payson does not share the costs of watering and upkeep to anywhere near the degree that the other two cities do. Mayor Tassainer stood by the position that Payson simply cannot afford to do the same things the other two cities can. Meetings between leaders of the two entities are being set up to help provide a means of settling what appears to be indeed a point of disagreement. Both sides amenable to appeared working out suitable agreements. |