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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 1996 taken away from Kane County. I get the feeling that unless there is wet water on the property, it cannot be developed. Commissioner Judd replied, No, I want people who move here to understand what they are buying. Were trying to do something about that. The problem is that people buy property with water rights, and dont understand why water is not on the property. At this point, a frustrated Richard Swapp commented, You know as well as me that when documents get this far, the people who wrote them see it as Commission Continued from Page 3 Clarkson then asked, How can we make a point that this is a multimillion dollar decision? This is not in the interest of landowmers. Do landowners in other counties know about this? Judd replied that the public health department is taking action because of complaints. Public hearings are scheduled in other counties. Richard Swapp maintained that most of the land in Kane County does not have water. The final. private water regulation document does not allow for hauling water. That is an economic loss to the landowner and as a tax base to the county. DixieBrunnerasked,Will the minutes about what is said here Chairman Carroll brought the hearingto a close by stating, We can call another public hearing if needed. We need to get written comments. We need to get this out to the citizens. Speaking personally, Im not too comfortbe landowners? u mailed to They able with the document as it is. are in the dark about this regu- We do need regulations for our lation. Dale Clarkson added, I water, but things need to be feel the same as when we were changed. The hearing iii St. impacted by what Clinton George is scheduled for December 10. Steve Crosby made a thought was good for us. Judd responded, I dont want motion to deny the citizen reto control growth. We want to quest for a moratorium and it know that people are safe with passed unanimously. health standards met. Other business on the agenda. More comments. As Ameri- Ed and Barbara Keays, Duck cans, landowners should have Creek Village, requested a tax some freedom of choice. Ranch- refund stating they have been ers have had cabins and hauled primary residents for 12 years water for years. This document and have been paying taxes as residents for 12 gives final authority to the South West Health Depart- years. There is a 20 per cent ment. I hate to see authority difference. County Attorney non-prima- ry Colin Winchester sympathized, but told them that Utah law states there is a six month period to challenge taxes. One criteria the county uses to determine primary residence is if they are a registered voter. John Altheide of Big Water had proof showing that he is a primary resident and that his tax notice did not reflect that. He was asked to see the treasurer and it would be taken care of. Motion by commissioner Judd that Mel Cox be appointed to the Board of Adjustments passed unanimously. Gene Chynoweth, Garfield County, wanted to straighten out the deeds on Round Valley Subdivision, south ofCannonville and eastofKodachrome. He wants to get it under one deed rather than 4,018 lots. Attorney Winchester said there is a procedure to undo subdivisions and he will send them the statutes. Amanda Hatch and her mother Michelle receive a check from Floyd Supemaw, President of the Kanab Lion 's Club. Amanda suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa Levan ger presented the fire sup- and is going blind. The money will be used to send the Hatch family to pression budget. The motion by Disneyland and for visual aids Amanda will need. Her story appeared in last Steve Crosby to approve the weeks edition of the SUN. Savings accounts have been set up atZions Bank Wildland fire budget passed and State Bank of Southern Utah. Photo by Barbara Pyles. Dave and Earl Owens unanimously. The budget is an with the goal of serving employtions by Kane employees. Mo- ers and assisting those in search tion by Crosby to draft a letter of employment. As of July 1, and request recommended 1997, the merged units will be change to Blue CrossBlue called the Department of Work Shield. Also a motion to approve Force Services with Peggy Value Care based on Kane Palmer as manager. The Kanab County Hospitals signing of the offices will be the first and will Value Care contract. Both mo- be a learning lab for the rest of the state. tions passed unanimously. Bob Ott, who plans a lodge As required by state law, all agreement between Kane recent survey and recommenda- County and the Utah Division of Forestry fire and state lands. Another motion made by commissioner Crosby to sign an agreement to use the wildland fire truck passed unanimously. The Kanab Fire Department will buy a pick-u- p from the Forest Service and convert it for small brush fires. Orderville and Alton fire departments have already acquired a pickup for that purpose. The Kane employees insurance committee, represented by Dave Owens and Mike Sharp, insurance guide, reported on a commissioners conducted a canvass of elections. Peggy Palmer and Mike Williamson, Job Service, explained that the Kanab Job Service and the Social Service office of Family Support will integrate Wid HEALTH Free Lovjex FOOD and Delivery Pick-u- p Eagle DHEA - mother of hormones Anti-agin- g Road Hazard Protection Service Competitive Prices-LocFREE Rotation-Balancin- g (Ask for Details) Computer ingredients ERCULES JU Reg. 814s2 Professional Brake Service Your Complete Auto Service Center Expertly Trained Professional Technicians 265 East 300 South Kanab 644-255- 7 Only velopment Committee and how CORE is working diligently on the monument strategic plans. Motion by Judd to accept the CORE organizational plan and for CORE to facilitate the for the monument passed unanimously. For all your pet & craft needs- - S1222 DHEA has been featured on 60 Minutes & CNN i Jim Matson updated the commission on the strategic plan developed by the Economic De- plan-ningproce- May prevent cancer Alignment-Balancin- g Brake Lathe for Resurfacing Drums & Rotors Trained Brake Specialists FREE Brake Inspection 25 mg 60 capsules Helps improve memory DHEA improves fat metabolism GOODYEAR al county assistance in a cattle guard and an access land since that property was deeded to Kane County. This will be incorporated next year when resurfacing takes place. Crosby said this will be part of the management plain. A motion by Judd that Ott work with Jim Matson, Economic Development Committee and the person working with the monument, passed unanimously. 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