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Show S.rIUAL ORnr.R DIVISION i.'rtlun !' .M'i LI LAKE rf A R y CI1Y, U UTAH OF U 8U13 TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1987 ; Layton adopts $11.2 million 1987-8- 8 budget By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Thursday evening the Layton City Council adopted a total budget 1987-8- 8 of $11,215,974. This amount is broken down into three major categories. The general fund contains $7,626,605. There is $555,792 in the swimming pool fund and $3,033,577 in the water utility fund. One mqjor feature of the budget is a capital items program designed to replace major items such as vehicles as part of the yearly operations expenses. Money is also set aside annually for new personnel and capital items such as new employees, computers, Camelot Park improvements, Vae View ball diamond lights and other expensive replacement or new pieces of equipment. The city will complete the third and final phase of a new employee compensation plan. This will eliminate cost of living adjustments as was done in the past. Pay ranges are now adjusted according to a market survey which will be done annually. This system reflects both cost of living and market condi- - alone. I started by stocking shelves and waiting on customers, he recalls. Ive done practically all of d the unskilled, jobs; cutting trees, picking cotton, longshoreman where I loaded and unloaded ships, even worked the beet fields in Utah and Montana." Because of that early need to work, Mr. Ramos says he cherishes every dollar he earns in not wanting to waste money. Even more importantly, though, is his desire to see young people earn that diploma. I had to quit school to put the rest (of his family) through school. semi-skille- For the past few years hes directed the older worker program at Clearfield Job Service. That involves writing contracts that unite private industry with government in providing jobs. Although only a ripe young 62, Mr. Ramos started working hours that would now be consie dered more than when he was 10. He grew up in a small fanning town near Austin, but at that age Continued Page 2 Street grading to be studied By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Sometimes the best laid plans get sidetracked. Such is the case with develop-me- er discuss the issue with a special improvement district raised as a possibility to help finance surfac- ing. Nine lots are included in the section. nt along east Kaysvilles Benefit planned LAYTON A benefit dinner will be held Tuesday, June 30 for Kim Crozier who recently underwent a kidney pancreas transplant. The event is being sponsored by the Young Men and Young Women organizations of the Layton 23rd LDS Ward. It will be held in the Gordon Avenue Stake Center. Cost for the meal is $15 a couple or any donation. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Live entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m. with dancing following at 8 p.m. All people over the age of 16 are invited to Laurelwood Drive. When the dirt road was laid out three years ago development was quickly anticipated. A spokesman for .a neighborhood group con-- . cerned about dust and related"' problems now says it could be another three years before construction along the road materializes. Gale Caldwell of 729 Cherry-wootold the Kaysville City Council that hes joined by neighbors who are extremely concerned about the dirt road. He cited health, safety and dust as reasons for desire to improve the surface on the road near the Davis Area Vocational Center. Last night I saw a car spinning its wheels in the dirt, he said. The police patrol there regularly, probably as much as anywhere, he admitted, asking What is the citys intention? when it comes to surfacing of the street. Mr. Gale and the city officials agreed a problem exists with initial concerns about prohibitive costs of improving the road lessened after discussion. Mr. Gale indicated would be needed to asphalt the -wide road along the 1,100 foot portion. Some $175,000 would be needed for utilities. Kaysville City Engineer Lee Cammack said dirt control had been investigated but was determined to be too costly unless several miles were completed at the same time. But the council was told a method utilized on Laytons west Gentile Street-BluRoad would cost $850 or so for a season. That Layton stretch has lasted about three years, it was noted. The situation makes it difficult for the city to go in and pave, Mayor Gerald Purdy indicated. Development looked imminent he said adding weve been kicking around ways to surface the street. Neighborhood meetings have been held and are planned to furth- d fund-raisin- KIM CROZIER $70-$80,0- 544-01- tions and her vision. On May 25 she received a donor kidney and pancreas. This is the ninth pancreas transplant in the state of Utah. Any operation of this nature is very expensive. Although Kim does have some insurance coverage, she will need money beyond the amount given by the insurance to pay for the operation, extended hospital care and medications. extra- ff Flood law okd By CHERIE HUBER FARMINGTON became the man of the house when his father died and mother couldnt support her five children CLEARFIELD He may be leaving Clearfield Job Service, but Bob Ramos is hardly retiring. The Texas native whos called Utah home for the past 20 years has worked too many years to just sit in a rocking chair watching the boob tube, he emphasizes. I substation have also been considered in the 1987-8- 8 budget. Taxes are the major sources of 544-811- 7. TOM BUSSELBERG full-tim- which will be needed in the fiiture such as street extensions, a new circuit court and city hall and a Layton cemetery along with a fire 546-041- 2, By Contlnued Page 2 capital projects g support this activity. The theme for the evening will be A Night at the Beehive House. It will be a best dress event. Music is being furnished by Doug Jessop. To obtain tickets or to get more information, call Roy Jackson Paula Fawcett or Richard Pitkin Tickets can be purchased at the door. For those unable to attend the dinner, donations to Kim can be made through the 23rd Ward bishopric or at the First National Bank of Layton. Kim has been a victim of diabetes since the age of 16. She is now 24 years old. This disease has seriously affected her kidney func- - Lifes been hard but sweet to Bob city revenue. They account for 64.4 percent of the total anticipated revenue. The taxes are divided into three areas property tax which brings in 36.9 percent of the mone-y- ; sales tax which generates 46.9 percent of the franchise tax which accounts for 16.2 percent of total revenue. Other sources of city revenue includes permits and licenses, service charges and money from sur- - tions. Long-rang- e Hes hardly retiring The Davis County Commissioners have approved a new county flood control ordinance. This is a sizable step for a county such as Davis, Commissioner Glen Saunders said. Similar steps have been taken only by one other county in Utah, Salt Lake. The policies and procedures are a mqjor and critical management tool for the flood control system. Through it the county has perogative in policing the mqjor storm channels. Any intrusion will be policed and eliminate whether it is inside our outside the corporate limits of any city in the county. According to the commissioners, intrusions might include buildings, other structures or fences to close to the channels, dams and irrigation structures. Flood Control can now take legal action through the county. The mqjor channels will also be checked on a regular basis. A permit for flood control will also be necessary for construction near the channels before a city will issue building or subdivision permits. Sid Smith of the Davis County Flood Control stressed that this applies to the designated mqjor channels only. In other matters relating to flood control, Davis County has received an offer from the Adams Company to sell 10.7 acres of property in Mutton Hollow to the county for $1 1 ,000 per acre. The property would be used for a retention basin. Adams Company has rejected a counter offer from Sid Smith for the county. The commissioners have decided to postpone a decision on that property. He emphasized further that no one has seriously talked closure of the street that not only serves immediate residents but those ing further east. Mayor Purdy recalled neighbor- hood backing in Palos Verdes lead- ing to construction of the Barton Pond Park as a positive influence for improvement. liv-ro- ad Breakfast, fim Rum, do - H 1 LAYTON A full agenda of activities have been planned for the annual Layton Riata Days July 4th celebration. . Local amateur artists are invited to display examples of their work at the annual Riata Days art show. Artists including children should bring one or two examples of their work to the Heritage Museum on July 1 or 2 between the hours of p.m. The pieces must be matted or framed and ready to hang. The artist name, address and phone number should be on the back of the piece. There will be a registration fee of one dollar per piece. Children can enter free of charge. The exhibit will be open to the public free of charge on July 4. The display will continue through July 1- -5 12. This year awards will be given on the basis of ballots cast by visitors to the museum on July 4. These Peoples Choice ballots will be counted on July 5 and prize ribbons will be awarded at that time. The July 4th activities will start at 6:30 a.m. with a breakfast in the Layton Commons Bowery. Breakfast will be served until 10 a.m. The seventh annual Layton Rotary Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. across from Layton High School near the LDS Seminary building. is $5. The money can be paid at the Parks and Recreation office. Registration the day of the race will cost $6. Runners can register between 7 and 7:45 a.m. The cost of the race includes prizes and ribbons to division winners and drawings for all runners. For more information, call Spencer at 544-123- 4. -- o 1 4 -- - The day will be filled with all star ball games. At 9 a.m. the Minor League all-stgame will be played at Wendell Snow Field, north of the swimming pool. At 1 p.m. the Major League game will start on the same field. This will be followed by the girls elementary league all-stgame at 3 p.m. and the sixth grade girls game at 5 p.m. The concluding game on the Wendell Snow field will be the ar all-st- ar all-st- game ar 41 - 1 1 all-st- ar which will start at 7 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. the prep all-stgame will start on the Layton high baseball field. This will be followed by the Babe Ruth game at 3:30 p.m. Line up for the Riata Days parade will be after 10 a.m. in the parking lot of Central Davis Junior . High. The parade will start at a.m. The route will be from Central Davis Junior High, east on Golden, south on Fort Lane to Wasatch Drive, along Wasatch to Gentile then east to the Fort Lane Shopping Center. The Surf N Swim pool will open at noon and remain open until 9 p.m. After the parade, several other activities will start. There will be an auction from noon until 5 p.m. in the Layton Commons Bowery. A restored car show will be held in the Commons Park. Concession booths will open at noon and stay in business until 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. the Kaysville-Layto- n Historical Society will present ar junior high girls A . ar all-st- ar - Continued Page 2 Layton subdivisions get the go-ahe- LAYTON Two small subdivisions were given final approval at the June 4 meeting of the Layton City Council. Twelve lots in Rolling Oaks No. 2, located at 220 E. Antelope Drive was approved. The Western Estates project of seven lots on 3000 West Gordon also got their final approval. Lien waivers for curb, gutter and sidewalk along Gordon Avenue was granted on this project. Another lien waiver for curb, gutter and sidewalk was given. This went to Ed Green who is ad building a home at 2150 N. Valley View Drive. The council accepted a low bid of $32,810.75 submitted by Bouchard Construction Company for the installation of 700 feet of 15 and 18 inch storm sewer. This will be installed in the Oak Hollow Subdivision area. Finally, the council approved the expenditure of $200 to be used for a special series of U.S. Constitution issues lectures. These will be free to the public. The lectures are being jointly sponsored by the Layton Heritage Museum and the Davis County Library System. Schools meet space guidelines . The schools FARMINGTON in Davis District are filled to the required 70 percent capacity. This conclusion was reached by Associate Superintendent Gayle Stevenson. According to a new Utah State law, districts must operate schools at 70 percent capacity or lose funding. Woods Cross High School and two or three elementary schools are currently slightly below the 70 percent capacity level according to some of the formulas used to determine what a schools capacity is. Mr. Stevenson, through a series of graphs and charts giving projected increases in school enroll- ment, has determined that by 1991-9there will be an increase of 2048 high school students, 3245 junior high students and 2647 elementary students for a total of 7940 increase. This will make the 1991-9- 2 enrollment in Davis District 58,364 students. Mr. Stevenson concluded, There is no chance that any district school will fail to meet the 70 percent occupancy requirement. The problem is meeting this growth adequately while keeping building costs down. This can be 2, done by extending the school day probably in the elementary and high schools, adding portable classrooms, building additions to existing schools, using more traveling teachers and adjusting school boundaries. Mr. Stevenson noted there will be no boundary adjustments this year. meet this requirement, Mr. Stevenson noted. The other factor that determines if a school is operating at 70 percent capacity is that of transferring students to other schools. A district is not required to close a school that is operating at less than 70 percent capacity if the transfer of students in a school closure would resulting According to the state law, a District must prove the schools will reach the 70 percent capacity within three years. This must be district wide and not just on the majority of schools. Davis District will easily schools. Mr. Stevenson explained that in the case of Woods Cross High School this year, any transfer of students from Woods Cross to Bountiful or Viewmont would result in serious mean at other over-crowdi- over-crowdin- g. |