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Show UMMIT UNTY N EWS Friday, April 30, 2010 Vol. 81 No. 18 INSIDE THE NEWS THIS WEEK 500 Coalville, Utah 84017 Will the REAL County Manager please stand up! Meet Bob Jasper, the Summit County Manager CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor "...and one more should do it!... Check on Page A3 and When someone new see what this Volunteer Fire- moves into town in Summit man is using that sluge ham- County, and this "someone" mer for! appears in meetings, at programs, or has his photo in the paper many times - it is not hard to guess...the new Summit County Manager, Bob Jasper, is really here! He has been introduced to many, has SUMMIT COUNTY 2010 VISION STATEMENT had a chance now since January 1, to have input into meetings and discussions held within the walls of county buildings, has been to luncheon meetings, get-togethers with staff and other county personnel, and is "somewhat" becoming more familiar with Summit County. He has had a chance now to drive from north and south, east Vision Statement from Sum- and west in Summit County, mit County - see more of the taking in not only the beautimessage on Page A5 ful scenery the county has to offer, but stopping to chat with people, to get to know them more and more each day. Mr. Jasper (Bob) comes from the "baby-boomer" era, Sorsmil [Mow.' ermsrons Sum. Lan, aah es a Ma bOe r .47 stewm... ObeYeenesz and mnsMient seam We wordage Mat. ave.,. a. .0" to make Summt Lou. an exam,. atasta:Zecal X** We reovntre ffialSanmir Le. y. (Owen...ea, a. cullurners a. wee... mow lama, we, hundyaf waan a. purpose aka. ... IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS, SUMMIT COUNTY MUST: DIXFOUITIV: • Bolster economic de.opment and create a vanety of Inballves Induftg green an.76 green agr.ttlice, recreallona■ open space, and a Summit County Wand" for locaiN Pr.dUced producrs. Exsuwer and Jual branches of Rate gwernment • Enovage Lne foster el...9. M siralegoes en,urtion rat the 07u. Of • Develop a optal faalilles plan odude highly effluent and sustainable Inftasbutture • 'Develop eddedeve weed abatement and control strateples • Enforce wsUng codes, ordnance, and poll. with consl.ry and fairness. • Continue to ot local and regional Iran. goals he Ind. public tarsi, canned., and ddnnedddns IncludIng nwe effect. drug abuse treatment and a • Explore and dew. greener waste management °peons • Mint. our angaNg ftaa-yofhentage and cullwal assets • Pursue houlog and employment options for drverse community of m.o.. has worked "in areas circling around Utah," he stated, but not lived here until now. His parents lived in Salt Lake City, and when he was attending college he used to travel back and forth once in a while to visit them, but has never lived in here before. Because he is a "babyboomer" he feels as many baby-boomers do - that he has "reached a stage that he wanted work where 'he' wanted to work!" He loves mountains, and says about his job in Jackson Hole, Wyoming "I might say a 6month working vacation, as the scenery was beautiful cabin in a lovely setting!" He has worked in Colorado City 10 years - Colorado , ran a special district in Mesa County 2 years over the sewer / water district, and before that spent 12 years in Reno - Lake Tahoe as Assistant County Manager - again - a beautiful lake and surroundings. "I have also worked in Monterey, County - and that was okay - I just did not want to go back to - California - but the ocean was beautiful there" "I love not only the mountains, but places where there is also an urban environment!" I left Jackson Hole because I had completed the job as interim manager. I feel that I have been lucky - and I love what I do!" "I would probably make a rotten elected official" - He stated with a smile. "II consider myself perhaps rather shy... when it come to the shallow talk, and remembering names (not good at that either), but I am a professional manager so -- it works out okay." "I am a people person," he said gently, "and love to work with people." "I have lived in wonderful places, and now am in another wonderful place!" I am not ready to retire -but I would like to retire here someday. I still have a number of enjoyable years of working in front of me, and why leave something you love! I believe that I am a better manager than when I started out... remembering that at 30 and the city manager telling me I was just a 'young pup' and - "what did I know!". He was assistant county manager then and starting out like a "rocket". "But, you soon learn your limitations, acceptance of that, and that it is okay - after time and experience you not only become a better manager but you 'gain a sense of wisdom." "A County Manager covers so many different issues but at the same time you are helping build communities." stated Jasper. County managers work with everything to do with the county, from beetles in the forests to government issues in the courthouse - the list goes on and on! Jasper has had a chance to meet weekly since January 1 with the Summit County Council and compliments them on their way they work together, their stability, and is impressed by their quality. "They are a pleasure to work with!" He also expressed that he plans to work closely with the department heads. He would like to see each in their department know what is expected of them. "Everyone needs to be on the same page!" I feel that the courtCONTINUED ON PAGE A3 Summit Shake, April 27, 2010 Today H42 1_28 Snow Shower Earthquake National Exercise program Saturday HSO L31 Few Showers Sunday H51 1_32 Partly Cloudy Monday H56 L33 Partly Cloudy Tuesday H60 L35 Partly Cloudy Wednesday H58 L34 Partly Cloudy Thursday H60 1_36 Sunny Inside The Summit County News 2 Sections 14 Pages Opinion Happenings Shows Obituaries School News Public Notices Classifieds A2 A6 A6 B1-3 B4 B5-6 CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor What if..."It is 9:00 am...7.2 scale earthquake in Summit County - highways are impassable in the area, both 224 and 248, and other nearby roads leading to them also down..."...The scenario... Tuesday morning, April 27th, the room began to fill up as representatives from every first responder area showed up at the SAR building in Kamas (Search and Rescue): including the Local Emergency Planning Committee members; County staff concerned with technical support, Summit County Health Department, Red Cross, Resource people from other areas not mentioned, including Search and Rescue, Rocky Mountain Power, Division of Homeland Security (State), media and other pertinent people who would be involved had there been an earthquake that morning. Presenter Tal , of Wayne County, led the discussion for the 75 members of Summit County who were there to learn what their responsibility would or should be had this been the real thing. This table-top discussion will help clear up questions some may have as to their role in a massive catastrophe such as a 7.2 earthquake. It is not "if it may happen" - but "when". Discussion was held to identify gaps in current standard operating procedures and the "game plan" which should be put into effect. The responsibilities would be taken care of by different agencies, organizations, and people who are trained in this particular area...what and when they should react in conjunction with the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). Second, communication centers would be activated. Notification via Summit County Operations would be imperative, but if lines are down, phones do not work and satellite phones and ham radios would then be deployed, along with the policy group. The following objective would then be activated... NIMS: National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. Discussion and varying points would then be discussed, bringing out concerns or possible hic-ups in the plan. Then another discussion covered just what could be done differently to help out in a real situation. Handing down and following a set plan - which is also flexible - an outline of authority was sent out to each individual. From the Incident Commander down the line to Operations, planning, logistics and finances, there would be nobody missed in the scan of people missing or hurt. All members of this senario and any particular families mentioned are only fictitious. This is an exercise for those who would be involved...what to do, and when! It also is also a caution to notify all people that they should have their 72- hour kit ready and up to date. Also, it is important to notice things actually that we have always been told - have enough food in the house to feed your families for three days. Water is most important - store water, store foods your family will eat, and have clothing available for a quick get-a-way. The meeting was a great success, and many thanks to efforts of Butch Swenson and his co-workers in pulling this exercise together. All who attended were there because they care about the safety of Their attendance was also apSummit County people. preciated. Steve and Roma Jenkins Retire A double retirement for the Jenkins couple Steve retires after 44+ years with the Summit County Health Department and his wife Roma retires from the Summit County Library Coalville Branch, after 12 years. Family, friends, and co-workers all helped to celebrate their final week with a reception at the Summit County Courthouse on Wednesday, April 28. Congratulations to both Steve and Roma - and best of luck with their future plans! Photo by Cheryl Ovard, SCN Editor |
