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Show 9 REVIEW. April 14, 1966 Vtyj GotSod Demos Stand Up (Continued from page 1) part of the movement to strengthen the Democratic Party in Salt Lake County. The first paragraph of the letter was somewhat confusing since the letter does go on to announce support of two candidates. But the offices are those in which no opposing candidates are yet on the horizon for primary races. The intent of the opening paragraph was to make it clear that the committee is not an official party group. The letter was sent to members of the Democratic Salt Lake County Committee and stated that 'unless the party finds and supports responsible Democratic candidates for County office, and also opposes in the Convention or in the primary, those democratic candidates who are Irresponsible, the voters will turn the Democrats out of power in this County in November and may keep us out of power for many years. The letter went on to say that the party could win if good candidates were found. It said the 'Democrats for Responsible Government1 would find good candidates for the posts cf auditor. attorney and surveyor. The letter did not mention you to become nor did Mr, Stewart - who those candidates might be. On the same day that the letter came, out J. C. Jack Frost announced his Mr. candidacy for Comity Surveyor. Frost has been chief deputy surveyor since 1959. Mr. Stewart did not comment Wednesday morning on whether or not the group would support Mr. Frost. The committees statement resembled in some respects a controversial statement some weeks back by J. D. Williams. Mr. Stewart raid that Dr. Williams had not been involved in the formation of the group. Contacted by the Review Wednesday Dr. Williams said he was 'delighted with, the formation of the group and that he took reassurance in the fact that active Democrats are engaged in a talent hunt in a forthright manner, and in the nick of time. He said he thought the group could be considered effective if they even found one good candidate for auditor. S0w)m)D (Continued from page 1) ' worth some votes. Jim Barker, confident of the support of Mr. Holley, proposed that the airport security squad be abolished and police responsibility be turned over to the police department The rally opposition to the idea came from Lou Holley.. ...the miy who first planted the idea in Jim Barker's economy file. - 24-ho- urs the State Supreme Court upheld the right of persons to bring an injunction to abate a nuisance by a unit of govern- ment The principal question still being researched by Mr. Holmgron: can the city present Itself as plaintiff and party to abatement of a nuisance on behalf of a large segment of tion? its total popula- It appears unquestionable that private persons can bring an action against a unit, of government for abatement of a nuisance., It also appears likely that the thousands of northwest residents concerned may combine to bring an abatement injunction against the auto racing group which produces the auto race performances. In Wednesday morning action, the new Police Chief was on hand and the City Commission heard arguments pro and con on the handling of police, fire department, airport, streets and parks departments communications facilities. 1 A representative of Motorola Co. John Gross, told the commission that a March 23 report from a study of fire department equipment showed that every unit among nine tested was in violation of frequency deviation regulations. Again, it looked like another of those silly squabbles... ..but the Mayor condescended to let the fiscal consultant and the captain appear to explain ear Lake City Police officer who case (4 alleged police brutality can expect a degree of security from disclosure by having his case heard by a board of review composed only of fellow policemen. After July 1, 1966, details of such allegations can be expected to be aired before a jury in a court of law -with Salt Lake City as defendant in a civil action for damages! And Salt Lake City is but one of of the numerous political state of Utah which, this week, were at various stages of worry and concern about how to meet the burden of civil liability. To the taxpayer, the burden may be considerable and it may be immediate. Particularly, to the businessman, who adds his property tax toll in terms of $100 or more per day, the potential tax increase may be prohibitive. The Utah Tort Liability Act, adopted by the State Legislature in 1965, makes the State of Utah and its political subdivisions liable for damages in tort or civil damage claims. To carry the burden of costs, political subdivisions may set up insurance they may establish claims programs involved in a been authorized by the City Commission to deposit $10,000 annually so long as County, which has already reached the seems necessary to build up a liability tax levy for operation fund. maximum ill of the county, is not barred from adding It is conceivable, meanwhile, that the extra 12-m- ill levy for liability tax increases could come from such' units of government as the Mosquitoe protection. County Commissioner Marvin G. Jen- Abatement District, or any of various son reported that units of government Sewer or other special districts in the in the county are becoming concerned. county. At State level. Finance Commissioner The Salt Lake City Commission WedHerbert F. Smart reported that the nesday referred to City PurchastagAgent Truman S. Curtis the task of investigalegislature provided for procedures by ting available insurance coverage or which claims could be handled, but failed to establish financing for protection other protection. City Attorney Homer Holmgren reagainst tort claims against the state. ported that the Utah Municipal League Future financing of such protection will has tried, and failed, to locate an inhave to be included in budgets, unless surance firm interested in providing otherwise provided by the legislature. The state is not included in the halfgroup insurance coverage for those political subdivisions which might wish mill authorization, nor are its various to join in joint coverage. departments or agencies, boards or Mr. Holmgren was told that insurance institutions. companies are reluctant to bid until Commissioner Smart said that he there has been precedent established as has prepared complete specifications to the cost that can be expected. which are being studied by two major The Salt Lake City School Board reto that call for insurance companies on the presumption it is preparing ported that the state or some of its departments bids on insurance policies and anticipates to an assessment of what ever portion of may wish receive bids. half-mill that is needed the authorized It is likely, Mr. Smart said, that some to cover the insurance costs. departments, including State Highway City Commissioner James L. Barker Department and Fish and Game, may said that he will urge all members of wish to make their own provisions for the City Commission to' undertake special liability claims protection. safety training procedures for ail city The state still is not decided, however, employes. on whether insurance coverage shall all The need to bulk lot or by separate department be by facilities and hazards which they might Mr. Smart said that the only training contain will need study. Granite School District long since has preparation he is aware of in relation begun preparing for liability under the to future liability claims is the program torts act. now in progress to teach defensive drivProposals under consideration in the ing to all state employes. Granite District include employment of Whatever the approach taken by a safety engineer to Identify hazards, political subdivisions, however, and development of a safety education it appears inevitable that most or all program for all employes. must resort to imposition of at least The Granite Board is studying alterof the authorized 12-m- ill native protection plans including the a portion to finance necessary protection. levy nt andman-ageipepurchase of liability insurance of a program without insurance. In Salt Lake City, Commissioner Conrad B. Harrison reported that the City 16-m- , tax levy to cover costs of Tha act provides (Utah Code Annotated that all political subdivisions shall have the authority to levy an annual property tax up to 12 -mill. tax That means that a new half-m- ill may be Imposed on all property owners in the State by each county, city, town, school district, special improvement or taxing district, or any other political subdivision or public corporation. It means that some property owners may be taxed by one or more of these assum units covering the same area ing that the sitadivision will decide that a tax is necessary to meet the threat of liability. The taxpayer has as the outstanding saving grace the provision in law that the tax collected must be earmarked and used only to pay claims, settlements property liability. Chief Fillis said he has a plan to use a radio operator (receiving lieutenants pay), a sergeant and a patrolman to maintain all the same facilities which in the past have been maintained by a crew of seven persons. It was pointed out that the police chief could well run into hazards of Inadequate equipment if he relied upon three men to do what 6even have failed to do efficiently in the past. - The commission agreed to give Chief to 90 days to determine if he could do what he thinks he can do., and if he cant, private firms will be called back to take over the communications function for Salt Lake City on a contract basis. Fillis 60 Water Department, operating on a separate budget, is its own insurer and has or judgments; to pay the costs to defend against claims; to establish reserve funds, or to pay insurance premiums. The law is specific that Salt Lake A Salt is funds. What is frightening to the taxpayer, however, is the allowance for increased DffDl7S after all, how could the mayor' refuse. Only last week he told a battery of policemen and their lawyers that he never denies anyone a hearing before the city commission..... but it still takes a crowd of property owners to get actionl Less than later, Clty'Attor-ne- y Homer Holmgren had come upon a recent gravel pit case in Salt Lake County, Shaw Vs. Salt Lake County, in which Mayor Lee railroaded through a motion all of them, that pyt all police matters in the bands of our Police mind you Department die aud Yes, the people were gone ience was not at hand.....and without them even Mayor Lee couldnt hold an even keel at the helm of city government. Bids had been let to eliminate the costly police operation of the police radio terminal. Motorola was the only bidder. Mayor Lee's own personal economy fall guy, Fred Oliver, assisted by Police Capt. C. C. Whitehead, personnel and planning officer, probed deep and determined that the Motorola bid would save the city $20,000 per year. He didn't say why, but Mayor Lee wanted the bid ignored. He wanted the whole project forgotten. Jim Barker wanted Mr. Oliver and Capt. Whitehead to appear before the commission to explain the savings. Mr. Lee didnt want any part of it. Lou Holley, who once favored die economy move, inexplicably had changed his mind.. ..(there must be votes there somewhere.) The executive committee of the group is listed as C. E. Berger, Harriet Brewster, Verne Curtis, Carol Ipsen, John Klas, Joe Nemelka and Milton Saathoff. The group stated a neutral position commission post and the on the sheriffs job, saying There is good reason to assume the incumbent Sheriff and since several will seek other Democrats experienced in law enforcement have indicated they will become candidates, (we) take no position regarding the office of Sheriff. The letter concluded by warning that, 'There are people who want to use the Democratic Party and its mass meetings for their personal gain. How effective will the 'Democrats for Responsible Government be? One knowledgable Democrat expressed the opinion to die Review Wednesday that it was a good idea - but that one fact of political life might make it little more than that. Every active Democrat has his own favorite candidate, and that kind of support will come before any staunch support of the unofficial committee. ine city-own- ed WEEKLY CALENDAR When Chief Fillis was asked how he I could maintain a two-sh- ift position several days per week with a three man crew - particularly if one man was off on three weeks vacation or extended sick leave well, the chief indicated that he I had more than three men available but I he isnt counting all of them right now. THE GARDENERS Meeting, 6:45 P.M. at the Garden Center Building, 16th East 21st South. UTAH ROSE SOCIETY (Board Meeting) 7:30 P.M. at the It was another in a series of incidents I proposed by the Chief of Police since I his appointment in which he effects sav- -j tags or accomplishes position eliminations by ignoring part of his statistics. COUNTRY CLUB Mixed Bowlers Party 9 P.M. LIBBIE EDWARD PTA Meeting, 7:30 P.M. in the school auditorium, Oscar W. McConkie Jr. will speak on the The Home and the Law. BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY FORUM LECTURE Series Thursdoy. April 14 presents Dr. Kenneth McFarland at Temple Square Assembly Hall, 8 P.M. L.D.S. TABERNACLE CHOIR Rehearsal 7:30 P.M. ip the Tabernacle. ORGAN LOFT DINNER CONCERT with Scott Gillespie 8 P.M. UTAH ASSOCIATED GARDEN CLUBS, flower arranging classes 9 A.M.. $3 per day, 8 P.M. class April 15. Garden ' Center. Chief Fillis was to be given a chance, I nevertheless, but it appeared that if Salt Lake City is to have efficient com-- 1 munications matatataaned, bids fo&pri-vat- e I contracting of communications service will come up for reconsideration. Next time, said Commissioner Barker, the bidding will be more competitive. This time there was one bidder and two firms who protested the terms of the specifications. GirlOf Year Chosen Monday; 9 Miss Kristen Dlamanti, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ChrisDiamanti of Helper, Utah was announced Monday night outstanding 'Utah Girl of the Year. First runner-u- p was Miss Linda Joy Christensen, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Christensen, Kearns. Miss Christensen has won honors throughout the state and is a sophomore at Granger High School. s &vmpii I Its Almost April 15 and . . . ial 7 poses with bouquet ana trophy presented her at awards banquet held at University of Utah Panorama Room. 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