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Show cnDF.R L. A li 1 0 'I' LAL division U CF U LlfAKY C I i Y , Ul.ii fcuia TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1987 Mutton Hollow area annexed; water, service needs aired By TOM BUSSELBERG Reflex-Journ- Editor al KAYSVILLE Some 60 acres of Mutton Hollow has been annexed to Kaysville but not without questions. Its not that the city council didnt want to let the property in. But major answers must be found to how water needs will be met and just what other parts of Mutton Hollow may join the city in the near future. The annexed portion includes all the area west of Fairfield Road that hasnt already been annexed by Layton plus an 1 1 acre portion east of Fairfield owned by Ira Egbert. The area adjoins Intermountain Health Care IHC property recently annexed by Layton. s of the property owners approve the move. Among property included is land owned by the Catholic Church, by families including Engeldow, Green, Nelson, King, Davis, Telford and Trapp. A small IHC parcel is also included, explains City Administrator John Thacker. Water was a key issue raised at the council meeting as needs for fiiture growth and existing Kaysville City standards were discussed. About $ 140,000 would be needed fairly soon to bring the area into line with city stipulations and $207,000 is estimated as the cost to extend the 2nd North water line into the area, Mr. Thacker told the council. There are water tanks with excess storage capacity on Ward Road that could be tapped as well. The area is currently served by Mutton Hollow Water Improvement District with Jim Kaiserman from that agency indicating we can handle the existing homes plus for the next three-fiv- e years. He said some upgrading is also being considered. Four-fifth- Kaysville Council to adopt budget June 9 The Kaysville City Council has set its final 16 at 6 p.m. June for budget hearing The budget includes no general tax increase although some service fees would go up slightly if the document is approved as KAYSVILLE proposed. He added that another reservoir could be built at the existing reservoir site or elsewhere. Mr. Thacker said he had concerns about upgrade work being conducted by Mutton Hollow when the city has excess capacity. In addition, if bonding were needed for the Mutton Hollow Improvement District work that would make it difficult for the city to assume later. City Engineer Lee Cammack reiterated test results indicating existing area water lines could handle water pressure far under that rev quired by Kaysville. He empha-- l sized the Mutton Hollow systeni was built to a different standard and performed to those expectations but would need upgrading if annexed into the city. Besides water, though, council - members expressed concern about annexing the 60 acres that was approved and then leapfrogging to another section while leaving another couple hundred acres located in between in the county. That would make it harder to provide services, especially water and electricity, it was explained. L. Dean Holiday, a Mutton Hollow resident, said he felt all of the area east of Boynton Road should be annexed leaving the center portion out. A development proposal to the north includes 70 acres that will probably be annexed to Layton. In addition, 60 acres that could stay in the county would also be developed in The Adams Company proposal. Valley Villa subdivision and Wess Family property are among county parcels in the area. There is a clear mandate those in the west (section of Mutton Hollow) want to go with Kaysville, Mr. Halliday said. Previous petitions including some 550 acres or most of Mutton Hollow were rejected by the council several weeks ago due to and other problems. I have a strong concern to try to meet your request, Mayor Purdy said of working with property owners who might want annexation. Im up in the air about financing- -I cant say what fees would have to be charged, he added. That refers to water and other possible development impact fees. Although no new petitions have been received at city hall by press time, Mr. Thacker didnt rule out the possibility some could be delivered fairly soon. double-s- The public is invited to provide input at 6 p.m. with council action set for the regular 8 p.m. session that same night. Fun classes set By ERNIE J. SHANNON KAYS VILL E The Kaysville Community Theatre is offering summer classes in sign language and clowning around this month. According to Robin Lewis of the theatre, the sign language through music class lasts six weeks and is taught by Sandy Schroader Herrin. The Kaysville Library is the site and the first class begins June 13 at noon. Cost is $10. Mrs. Herrin has been teaching similar classes for several years. Beginning June 23, a Be A Clown class kicks off at the Kaysville Bowery at 10 a.m. Instructors include Shudini and Alma Richie. Mrs. Lewis said a permanent location for the class will be chosen after the class size is determined. Cost is $25. ignings Ambulance service to be studied Who says twins dont do things alike, even when it involves their wives. Tory Ewing is seated with wife Stacy. The Layton couple are proud parents of Trevor while brother Rory and wife Shauna of Riverdale are proud parents of Zac. The babies were bom within a day of each other at St. Benedicts Hospital in Ogden. It was a Alta Rano of Clearfield and gathering that included Staceys Marvel Edmaston of Kaysville. five-generati- great-grandmoth- er Davis educators sigm contracts By DONETA GATHERUM Tuesday evening between the Davis County Board of Education and the DEA, official bargaining agency for the teachers which will freeze salaries at the 1986-8- 7 level. Teachers can still qualify for additional pay through lane changes and career ladder incentives. Dee Bumingham said this is the second time in the past six years that the Davis teachers have not received a cost of living raise. For three of the past six years the raise has fallen behind the inflation rate. Although the teachers received no cost of living raise, the DEA was successful in negotiating some benefits for the teachers. The District will pay 14 percent of the increase in medical insurance costs. It is estimated that these costs will By CHERIE HUBER Practical skills and personal values join in vocational ag class Editors Note: This article was writ-te- a by Kay Jarvis, an internist with Lynn Tren heath and Waiter Ulrich of the Davis County School District. She wrote it to inform the public about the vocational agriculture program available in five of the six Davis County high schools. Pride, honor and integrity... these words may not inspire many teenagers but these virtues are much in evidence in Layton High Schools Vocational Agriculture department. The vocational educational is aspect of the program impressive on its own merit, but add to that the to personal values that are taught it becomes and these students, hard to imagine a program to sur. pass it. In the shop, there are a variety of farm machines and equipment in various stages of repair. In one area the students learn all types of basic welding, in another, shed writing and a skills. A the attracts tractor disassembled the through in walking visitors half-finishe- building. d Instructor Debbie Spielmaker dons her coveralls and protective eye goggles, and is soon up to her neck in machinery and students. Despite the surface clutter, everything runs smoothly, due in large part to Mrs. Spielmaker and the rapport she has developed with these young people. The Vocational Agriculture program is a three year program the students begin when they are sophomores in high school and continues through their senior year. During this time they learn machinery maintenance, tool making, plumbing, animal science, Continued on page 4 FARMINGTON K.D. re- Sheriff Johnson expressing in- ported to the commissioners that several agencies have contacted terest in providing ambulance service to the north portion of Davis County. Deputy Simpson gave a brief history of the service provided to that part of the county by the sheriffs department and indicated that the sherifF s department is providing a high quality service to those residents. However, the sheriffs department would like an evaluation of the services to verify its cost effectiveness. Sheriff Brant Johnson is requesting approval to call for proposals to be analyzed for other options for providing service to that area. Sheriff Johnson will work with County Attorney Gerald Hess to write a proposal request which will be submitted to the commissioners for approval. Bids to be opened A lease has been signed between Davis FARMINGTON Davis the Library Board and Layton City for property County, for the construction of a library in Layton. Documents necessary for bidding to take place have been prepared by Douglas Todd of Todd Associates, Architects, Bountiful. The commissioners voted to call for bids on the project to be opened June 24 in the Commission Chambers. teachers have recently been elected to this committee by their collegues. The DEA also negotiated and received a change in the school calendar. The new calendar will have the Thursday before Easter as a career ladder day. The Friday before Easter and the Monday following Easter will be Spring Break vacation days. This change will move the last day of school from Thursday, June 2 to Friday, June 3. The usual teachers work day, scheduled for Friday, June 3 will be eliminated, leaving it up to the teacher to determine how to handle this needed clean up and check out process. Public relations director for the district, Bonnie Doyle noted Davis District is the sixth school district in the state to complete contract negotiations. The contracts have been mailed out to the teachers and are to be returned to the District office by June 15. Dont buck adversity Simp- son, a Davis County deputy, Davis FARMINGTON School District teachers will not receive a raise this year. An agreement was reached last increase by 18 percent this year. The DEA hopes to encourage its members not to use the insurance services unless it is absolutely necessary thereby decreasing the costs of insurance. Mr. Bumingham noted any even small salary increases are being eaten up by the increased costs of insurance. This means the tax dollars are constantly being used for programs not actually directly related to the education program. The new master contract will allow the District to move slowly into job sharing areas. An example of this would be two teachers with family commitments sharing a half responsibilities for one classroom of students. Each teacher would teach only half a day. A new evaluation committee to provide systematic, fair competant reports will be used. This committee is made up of equal numbers of teachers and principals. The By ERNIE J. SHANNON Basketballs and hoops gave way to gowns and diplomas last Wednesday at Weber States Dee Events Center. Davis High School graduated 456 seniors fetted by Utah Governor Norm Bangerter. Their families, relatives and friends nearly filled the arena to half its capacity while class officers and the retiring principal reminisced. Class president Todd Wente told the audience It is courage that causes a man to accept a promotion with all its advantages and disadvantages when he is not necessarily unhappy with his present position. It is courage that drives a man forward to start over when his world has fallen in around him and lies in shambles at his feet. Richard Stevenson, retiring Davis principal, reviewed his years of service to Davis education. Board of Education president, Sheryl Allen summed that service by saying, "He fought for his country, then he returned home and lived for his country by serving its youth." Stevenson particularly lauded staff and teachers. However, in return appreciation Russell Anderson commended Stevenson for serving on various committees calculated his assistant principals, to help him serve the students of Davis High better. Governor Norm Bangerter followed this up by expressing gratitude for an administrator as able as Stevenson. The Governor also encouraged Stevenson to return to education often in the spirit of volunteerism. Governor Bangerter, who returned the night before from New York City where he attended bond hearings, told the departing seniors they must attack problems head-o- n and make the difficult decisions. We cant worry about how popular well be. We cant hope to please everyone," he said. Instead, we must determine what decision is right and make it. With his own son graduating from high school this year, the governor shared some of his personal feelings and related them to the hopes of parents of Davis seniors. Whatever you do, do it well and in the face of adversity. The most successful people have perservered through thick and thin," he related. Successful businesses are those who look at earning five years down the road. So many of our board rooms consider only next months profit and make decisions accordingly. Lenin, not one of my heros, worked for 30 years to prepare Russia for the communist revolution. DAVC will get bonus KAYSVILLE Its not a raise but it does mean some extra cash. Davis Area Vocational Center employees are faced with that prospect as they receive a bonus this month instead of a raise. As explained by CenterT)irector Jack Shell, a zero percent would salary increase in the state's policy plan mean be allowed. However, staff ..ill In fact, half of the bonus wao amount to about one percent of an employee dtiiiU y Any "increment lane changes" for experience plus education gains would be added. Kmasmm mvrmaKmm |