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Show Election: Meet the candidates, A7 | Sports: Salem wins Homecoming, A14 Guardian of Your Community News SERVING SPANISH FORK J3U VOL. 4/ NO. 41 entinel SALEM • MAPLETON -WOODLAND HILLS • ELK RIDGE formerly The Spanish Fork News WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,2009 504 Jen Allen / The Sentinel SPOTLIGHT: Dave Anderson congratulates John Little as Spanish Fork's Employee of the Quarter. FAIR ENOUGH: Carol Harmer congratulates Dave Peay on winning the equipment rodeo at the County Fair. Peay, Little honored at SF council meeting Jen Allen STAFF WRITER Two distinct people were recognized at city council meeting this past week. John Little was recognized as employee of the quarter. Dave Anderson, City Planner, said of John, "It's a pleasure to work with him. And that's not always the case (with someone in his position) but there nothing farther from that with John." He was presented with a certificate of congratulations and a round of applause from the council and those in attendance. Carol Harmer, a director over the Utah County Fair, recognized Dave Peay for winning the equipment rodeo with an astounding time of 4 minutes. Peay accepted the award and then explained that the equipment rodeo is a relay race of sorts that involves tractors and precision work to win. A revised budget for the 2010 fiscal year was then put before the council. A total of $1,347,044 will be added to the expenses using funds from the retained earning from prior years to accommodate for everything from street improvements, storm drains and the golf course. The revenue side of the budget will see an increase of $71,090. Details can be viewed on the city's website. Dal Hawks, the project manager for the 1-15 Utah Corridor project, came and presented to the council. The initial plan for the project included American Fork down through Provo Center Street but Hawks explained that he recongnized Spanish Fork needed some attention too. With the budget cut, he wasn't sure how that could happen, but told the three companies bidding for the project to be resourceful and realistic about their budgets and see if there was a way to include the cities further Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF W R I T E R Namon Bills / The Sentinel OPEN HOUSE: The Spanish Fork - Springville Airport held their annual open house on Thursday, Oct. 8. The event hosted those who fly in and out of the airport on a regular basis and showcased some of the local airplanes. "Some of the best things about this airport are in its hangars. It's nice to have them out on display," said Cris Child, the airport's manager. Mapleton Council meets Emotions continue to run high over the proposed annexation of the EnsignBickford property in Spanish Fork. At this meeting, the council adopted a resolution to open a public hearing on the adjustment of the city property line to include the Ensign-Bickford property. Citizen reaction was split on this action. "This is a prime opportunity for Mapleton to get some commercial base. We would be stupid not to take it," said Karl Hale, member of the economic develop- boundary line with Mapleton. Five hundred thirty-five acres will be up for Mapleton to gain. The council was split on the decision to grant an extension for a commercial plat when Mayor Pro Temp Wayne G. Andersen voted in favor of the extension and granted the request. And finally in new buisness the council approved a contract that would allow city attorney, Junior Baker, to work with the district for $125 an hour. Salem City Council considers traffic school, police vehicle Airport Judith Everett STAFF WRITER south. Final proposals from the companies won't be in for another six weeks. The council then approved several items of new business. In regard to the argyle boundary the council agreed that now would be the best time to put in a syphon under the tracks. To do so, they will also reconstruct the Argyle's fence with chain link and will receive a the easement necessary. The council also adopted a resolution that state the city's intent to change a ment committee. Another citizen said, "It would be like accepting a Meth house into our city," Mary Street, a professional with Commerce CRG and consultant to the economic development committee, reported on the commercial development potential of Mapleton, specifically the Ensign-Bickford property. She pointed out that the location, accessibility, and availability of a highly trained local workforce make Mapleton a prime area for businesses to develop. "The best kind of development will bring jobs to Mapleton," she said. Jack Evans, the developer of the Ensign-Bickford property, then answered FAQs about the property. Addressing resident concerns about future liability for Mapleton, Evans said Ensign-Bickford has been required by the state to hold indefinite liability for any hazards found on the property. Evans compared the property to that of Daybreak, built on a former tailings pond and successfully remediated land. He reported that the state had See MAPLETON • A6 regarding traffic school fees. The good news for violators is that the cost of After the Pledge of Al- traffic school in Salem has legiance, the first item on gone from $60 to $20. the agenda at the Oct. 7, Mayor Lane Hender2009 meeting of the Salem son briefly explained the City Council dealt with an concept of traffic school extension to the connec- for the benefit of the Sators agreement. Currently, lem Hills High students atwhen a resident or a con- tending the meeting. "All tractor puts in an improve- you young people probment, such as a water line, ably never get pulled over, when someone else hooks right?" Henderson asked. into it they pay a fee for Citizen Ralph Allen seven years. The Council asked the council for addiscussed changing this vice regarding an RV cover time frame to 20 years. he recently had installed. "Frankly, I think this Allen bought the cover is needed," said Council and was given a form to fill out in order to receive Member Terry Ficklin. After a brief discussion, a building permit. Coast the resolution passed. The to Coast installed the RV council then moved onto a cover, and it wasn't until discussion of surplus po- Allen received a call from lice property. A 2004 po- the building inspector that lice car was that was dam- he discovered the permit aged in an accident that had not been filed. should have resulted in the "I didn't realize there car being totaled has never was an ordinance on movfunctioned right even after able shelters," Allen said. being repaired. With the "I'm asking for a variance." recent purchase of a new City Attorney, S. Junior police vehicle, the car is Baker, explained the setno longer needed. back ordinance that struc"I think we should get rid tures of 120 feet or more of it," said Council Member must meet certain setback Stanley Green. "I mean, de- requirements. He also clare it surplus property," he mentioned that the city has amended, after other coun- had issues with this in the cil members laughed. past, and citizens have had The council unani- to move or remove their mously voted to declare structures. the car surplus property. "We sympathize with The State of Utah re- the situation," Henderson cently changed its rules said. Allan will file for a variance, and will also send a copy of the ordinance to Coast to Coast. Salem City generates more recyclables than another other city in the district, including Provo. "We have two recycling bins and we empty those twice a week," said Ficklin. "We take cardboard, newspaper and plastic." Recycling bins are located in the Crisps parking lot. Council Member Brent Hanks reported on the progress of several Boy Scout Projects in Salem, including one by the Senior Center that was messed up when someone drove a truck through it. "People come through with their 4-wheel drives, see if they can make it up," said Hanks. "This happens frequently." Several options for deterring the practice were suggested, including cameras, signs, fencing and a suggestion from Council Member Todd Gordon to put tire spikes along the hill. Hanks said that the Scouts have already been back to fix the area. "As a city, our vandalism is low," Henderson said. "We have the best kids in the world. If everyone would keep an eye on this and help us out, we'll be okay." |