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Show SEPTEMBER L, 1, 1987 Layton JHS principal decides to accept early retirement offer By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON to school have been taught correct principles and the support of the home is needed to help them live by what they have been taught. When these guiding principles are forgotten by a student and it was necessary to discipline, Mr. Layton did this using his special reality therapy technique. This is simple. He would ask the student, Do you know what you are doing? and Should you be doing that? Would your Mom support you in this action? Usually the problem was quickly resolved. Mr. Layton said he tried to make sure a student never left his office feeling hostile. Usually he succeeded in this and the student left with good feelings toward himself and the principal. Mr. Layton also found it helpful to set goals with students and to establish reasonable consequences if the goals were not achieved. As principal at North Layton, Mr. Layton worked to establish a good learning climate. He built a faculty of excellent teachers who gave many hours to special student projects. Eleven percent of the were members of the Na- After spending nearly 30 years in the education profession in Davis County, James J. Layton, principal at North Layton Junior High School has decided to take advantage of the early retirement incentives. Mr. Layton has contributed much to the young people of Layton as a teacher, principal and volunteer in community and church programs. A native of Layton, he received a degree with a composite major in math, chemistry and physics and secondary education and a minor in Spanish, physical education and music from BYU. He earned an M. Ed. degree in education administration from USU and an additional degree from the Mott Institute for Community School Director. In 1958, Mr. Layton started teaching in the math, science and Spanish fields at Central Davis Junior High in Layton. He moved to Layton High School in 1965 where he served as math department head, teacher, tennis coach and community school director. He became assistant principal at North Layton Junior High in 1975 and received the principalship of this school in 1979. Mr. Layton has been successful in his profession because of a philosophy that clearly defined his position on discipline, academics and a tradition of acceptance. He believes students that come tional Junior Honor Society; 25 percent of the students were on the high honor, the honor or the citizenship honor roll. Mr. Layton says, The two Layton junior high schools are in- suring good scholastic programs. is proved when they reach high school and succeed in so many academic programs. He notes, there is great potential in the This North Layton studentbody." Mr. Layton considered North Layton to be a United Nations school. Students came from all parts of the world giving all an exposure to many different attitudes and cultures. With a steady stream of transferred into the school and out of the school, it was hard to build traditions which are important in developing a unified studentbody. Mr. Layton says the one tradition that has developed at North Layton is probably the most important goal any school could have. We have the tradition of friendliness and acceptance. Students liked their school. addition to spending 30 years the education profession, Mr. Layton has given thousands of volunteer service hours to his community through active participation in many organizations. He is a past president of the Layton City Improvement Association, a member of the state junior school advisory committee, a secondary principal representative of the Davis County Schools, and a member of the UASSP executive board. He has worked in the Boy Scouts of America organization as an adult scouter for over 30 years In in high-midd- le and holds the Silver Beaver Award. His hours of service in the LDS Church are numerous. He is currently a member of the Layton Stake High Council. Mr. Layton is married to the former Jayne Evans. They are parents of five children. Layton residential area booming with four new subdivisions okd ment costs. By DONETA GATHERUM changed. Another condition is that project developers include any oversized pipe for the culinary water system that may be recommended by the city engineer. One of the zoning issues in Layton City will again be heard at a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 17 at 7:15 p.m. This concerns use of the Morgan property on Fort Lane just east of Layton High School. The property was rezoned over LAYTON Approval was given for four new subdivisions at the last Layton City Council meeting. Many miscellaneous matters of business were also discussed. The subdivisions approved include Flint Farms, a seven-lo- t project on Flint Street between Brookhurst Subdivision and Flint Stables; Cottonwood No. 3, a nine-ld project on Cherry Lane; Lane 1, part of the Intermountain Health Care project and Country Shire No. 1, also part of the IHC property. The council attached some planning commission and city staff recommendations to the approval of Shadywood Lane and Country Shire. These dealt with adequate roads and plans for storm water disposal. The development of the IHC property along Mutton Hollow Road has been the subject of many city council discussions with staff members, developers and citizens. The first contingency attached to Shadywood Lane development was that a suitable method of disposing of storm water be de- long-standi- ot Shady-woo- the protest of many citizens to CX, allowing construction of multiple family housing units. One condition of the CX zone is that if no development takes place six months after the zoning change, the council can extend the zoning for an additional six months or set a public hearing to consider another zone for the property. One extension was given for the property based on statements by Morgan family members that pending litigation was delaying develop- ment. The council was informed last week that this litigation is continuing and that property status hasnt changed. Councilman Dale Goede commented, Litigation has nothing to do with the city. The use of the land does. Councilman Jerry Stevenson felt that another extension should be veloped. Davis County has indicated it will not accept the storm water into its detention basin until a satisfactory agreement is reached with Layton City where the city agrees to pay part of basin develop- - given because nothing has really The 17 Sept. hearing was approved by a 1 vote with Councilman Jerry Stevenson casting the opposing vote. The council has three options to consider at the public hearing. First, it can give a six month extension. Second, it can allow the property to revert back to the previous 8 zone. Third, it can choose another zone to which the property could revert. The planning commission unanimously recommended the property be reverted. The city master plan that could be approved two weeks before the hearing recommends the property be included in a mixed use district which allows a combination of retail and professional buildings. In other council action, the 4-- R-l-- police department received for three cars for the detective division. They will be purchased from Olsen Chevrolet for $8,750 each plus trade-in- . go-ahe- Council also approved the plantof a Madison tree and the creation of a suitable walkway and marker. The cost will be about ing $1,500 for this Constitutional bicentennial marker. It will be placed in the Commons Park across the street from the large bowery. Councilman Jerry Stevenson will donate the tree. Commercial landscaping now required Landscaping and fencing Editors Note: This is the last in a series of articles dealing with Laytons proposed new zoning ordinance and master plan map. A public bearing to consider the adoption of this plan will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:1S p.m. LAYTON Acting on the behalf that people enjoy the feeling of open space, the new Layton zoning ordinance will require landscaping in commercial developments. City Planner Fred Aegerter says, Layton is not an older city. Most people moved here because they living. They enjoy country-styl- e want this feeling of openness maintained even as the city grows and becomes an important commercial the adjacent property, giving center. This landscape requirement is something new to Utah. It is patterned after a plan that started in Fairfax, Va. Landscaping is not only attrac- neighbors an additional protection from intrusion. R-PB, C Properties in R-and M zones will be required to provide a landscape strip along the entire frontage with the exception of driveways and walkways. This strip will be between the edge of the sidewalk and the parking area. Twenty-fiv- e percent of the strip will include grass and there will be one appropriate tree every 50 feet. tive, it provides the privacy necessary for an orderly separation of zones. A buffer of trees, grass and shrubs keeps out noise and allows a residential neighborhood to exist next to a multiple family project or a shopping center without problems. Landscaping also helps lessen storm water drainage problems. It also eliminates the blighted appearance of parking lots. The new ordinance will require landscaping for all new construction and any modification of ex- isting structures which exceed $50,000 in construction costs. im- provements shall be provided by the developer within two years after the approval of the project. A bond equivalent up to 125 percent of the estimated cost of improvements shall be filed with the planning department. In transitional projects, landscaping and fencing will be installed with the first phase of construction. Deciduous trees that have a VA inch caliper and coniferous trees are required in transitional landscaping plans. Three types of buffers are described in the new ordinance. In general terms, the new ordinance requires fencing be located between the landscape buffer and , The parking strip between the public street and the private property will also be landscaped. This' has not been required in the past. The ordinance is very specific about the type and height of fencing that can be used. 1 136, the youngest category of girl scouts Nursat 6 years old. Visiting with their special companions at Carewest-Clearfiel- d Jean Donna Clara are: Rehabilitation Center and troop Gregory, left, back, Tracy, ing 5-- leader; Ruth Allred, John Singleton, assistant leader; and Blanche Ewald; middle, Katie Harris, left, Erin Price, Elleanor Hollobaugh, Ruth Weber, Khara Rounkles and May Sessions; front, Kerrie Lynn King, left, Sara Fisher, Laura Christensen, Shauna Single-toTracy Ann Olesky and Gina Minnig. n, Face tremendous growth Without additional funds, DAVC may reduce staff, cut back students By TOM BUSSELBERG I By DONETA GATHERUM Theres no generation gap for the Daisy Troop Mr. Aegerter said in preparing the ordinance many cities were contacted to see what landscaping requirements were appropriate. Some cities require up to 20 percent of the area be given up for landscaping. Other cities require as low as 15 percent. A 10 percent requirement seemed to be a fair and workable percentage, so this is the one we chose for Layton City, Mr. Aegerter As preparaKAYSVILLE tions are made for dedication of the Davis Area Vocational Center's newest classroom wing, the facility faces reduction in staff and need to turn away students. That prospect stares officials in the face thanks to state funding cutbacks, Center Director Jack Shell has told the centers board of trustees. Although amounting to less than $50,000 they come after a 41 percent increase in students served over the previous year and projected continued high growth. Some 3,597 students were school served during the 1986-8- 7 year, equalling nearly 1,000 fulltime enrollees. That compares with 673 FTEs the year before. Thats tremendous growth, he emphasized, noting the centers newest addition, housing programs from electronics to drafting to computer science, will provide the needed space to accommodate anticipated growth. But with budget cuts looming a cut may be needed and students placed on waiting lists instead of in classes, he continued. If we dont get the (financial) support for one year then we will be backsliding, Mr. Shell said, noting our unique population is seeing better and better students every year attend the center. They include both high school students attending for up to half a day as part of their regular program and adult students who take classes depending on ability and need. The DAVC board can request funding through the state board of education. That issue must then be handled by the legislature with both the governors office and legislative analyst sparring over funding and trying to reach some compromise. So far the DAVC and other area vocational centers are being asked to prepare for funding at 98 percent of previous levels. Thats up one percent from a prior request and far better than the 2 percent slash some state agencies are being asked to swallow, said Kent Worthington, state vocational education superintendent. Nobody knows what (funding) well receive until November when the final tax records are tabulated for the previous fiscal year. three-teach- 10-1- er he told the DAVC board. Up to a $47 million state surplus has been mentioned but he added, nobody really knows. I think personally growth has to be our number one concern, Mr. Shell said, noting state officials say equipment cutbacks made one year wont be restored later. And fixed costs such as for utilities and insurance cant be tampered with. He cited the example of insurance for one year costing $35,000 vs. the planned-fo- r $25,000. so-call-ed Its terrible to waste taxpayers money when you have people who need to be trained and then have new buildings sit empty, Board member DeLore Thurgood said. Board member Richard London n decried spending $30,000 for a lawn mower when classrooms must stand empty. But Mr. Shell said the state had approved that and similarexpenses as part of maintenance and operation of the centers new addition a separate issue from hiring of teachers or running of programs. The board approved a $2.7 million budget request for the 1988-8upcoming fiscal and school year but authorized drafting of a letter to state officials seeking restoration of the lost two percent. Some board members and vocational center administrators are expected to attend a state vocational 9 board meeting Sept. 8 where budget issues will be discussed further. Light moisture year Fruit Heights Council decides to buy more Weber culinary water By KATHY CHRISTENSEN FRUIT HEIGHTS Asa result of the light moisture year for the springs above Fruit Heights, the city council has decided to contract an extra 60 acre feet of water from the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, says Belva Provost, city manager. It wasnt a heavy year for our springs, said Ms. Provost. The city already uses 140 acre feet of Weber Basin water, this will bring that number up to 200. Fruit Heights has contracted the water for $ 130 per acre foot. Also, the Spring Access Road providing access to Bear Creek and Little Canyon Springs has been completed. We needed a road so we could reach and maintain the springs, Ms. Provost said. The springs serve as a main and vital part of the Fruit Heights water supply system. We are in the process of sending the plans to the state regulation co. now for approval, said Ms. Provost. In other news, the final Fruit Heights Constitutional Bowl was held recently and a combination team of winners has been chosen to represent the city in county play, said chairperson DAnn Jones. Chosen to participate were: Sharalyn Christensen. Holly Goodman, Lori Steffen and DeeEll Fifefield. The county play is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10. Mayor Dean Brand and councilmen who participated in the tournament were presented with certificates of participation, according to Ms. Provost. Lecture series on Constitution scheduled By DONETA GATHERUM The Effects of the U.S. Constitution on Utah History is the title of a special lecture series that will be held in Layton, Kaysville and Bountiful during September. In honor of the bicentennial celebration of the U.S. Constitution, the Davis County Library, the Heritage Museum of Historical Society are coLayton and the Kaysville-Laytowill this that series highlight some of the important sponsoring Constitutional issues as they related directly to Utah. All lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free. On Sept. II at the Heritage Museum, 403 Wasatch Drive, Layton, Stephen C. LeSueur, a graduate of Brigham Young University, George Mason University and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Utah will present the lecture, Patriotism, He will give a comparison Americanism and Mormonism. attitudes in between the politically conservative Missouri during the 19th Century with contemporary Mormon n anti-Morm- conservatism. The second lecture, Polygamy or Statehood: The Edmunds- - Tucker Act, on Sept. 14 will be given at the Wasatch Baptist Church (old Presbyterian Church), at 94 E. Center St. Kaysville. Guest speaker will be Mark E. Arnold, Layton City attorney. The Sept. 16 lecture is scheduled for the South Davis Branch Library, 725 S. Main, Bountiful. Don Sperry Redd, a local attorney, will give a comparison of the several Utah constitutions with the U.S. Constitution. On Sept. 18, Dr. Ross Poore will inform the audience on an important church vs. state decision in his presentation entitled Church-SchoEntanglement in Utah: Lanncr vs. Wimmer. this 1987 case which reviewed the Morwill remember Many mon Church seminary released-tim- e program. This session will be held at the Wasatch Baptist Church in Kaysville. The final program will cover ground up to the present. On Sept. 21 at the Heritage Museum in Layton. Ross C. Anderson Recent Constitutional Issues in Utah." Among will discuss the issues he will present are recent developments regarding church-stat- e relationships, free expression and free press the against cruel and unusual punishment, access to right rights, abortion and contraceptive services and drug testing. ol |