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Show hcHtA-uMWEEKLY rnriMmmirvimiir vio NtWS JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 3, 19 hi ii null- n the bid specifications had been altered, it was safer to rebid the building. Only two architectural firms bid on the building, with the lowest bid being $81,000 over the architects estimate. Dr. White suggested that the building be rebid in February, but the board decided to leave that matter up to the architect. Morris Hansen, school board member questioned why only two architects had bid on the building. Dr. White said, if given the op- By ROSELYN KIRK Preliminary plans for the construction of two gymnasiums one at Bountiful High School and the other at Clearfield, which are estimated to cost $1,771,000 each were approved Tuesday by the Davis County Board of Education. IN TWO other capital improvement matters, the board voted to reject two bids on the addition at the Layton tion, construction firms will usually choose new construction. The DeYoung Construction Company has also received a bid for a school bus garage and service center to be remodeled at the Clearfield Freeport Center. Elementary School that were received on Oct. 18, and authorized the administration to seek location for two new elementary school sites one between Farmington and Kaysville and the other in the West Clearfield, East Syracuse area. IN GIVING the administration the approval to begin the search for the two elementary school sites, the board also authorized them to make contact With architects to begin preliminary planning for the construction of the schools when the location of the two schools is determined. The two gymnasiums could be bid as early as March if planning meets the time schedule anticipated by architects Walter Scott and William Louie, of Scott, Louie and Browning, Architects and Engineers, Salt Lake. School officials estimated that the buildings could be ready for use by the fall of 1979. Money for the two gymnasiums is allocated in the budget for this fiscal year, Superintendent Superintendent Wrigley said that population projections indicate that the pressing needs are in the Farmington-Kaysvill- e areas, in addition to tremendous growth that is occuring in the West Clearfield-Eas- t Syracuse area. At present some Farmington students are being bused to Kaysville to meet the population pressure felt in that area. Bernell Wrigley said. at First Security State Bank of Kaysville met their customers Monday in traditional Halloween attire. Showing oil their holiday costumes are to r: Suanne Gilkey, Helen Kay Iedersen, Melinda Lange, Marilee Packer and Marjorie Brande, Tellers and clerks GREET CUSTOMERS THE PRELIMINARY plans call for each gymnasium, built according to the same plan, to have a 3150 seating capacity. Mr. Scott said that the bleacher seating, wrestling mats and automatic fire sprinklers had not been figured into construction costs. He estimated that these features could add $184,000 to the cost of each building. 1 seated. from North to the boundary line. At the public hearing it was discovered that the north boundaries as stated in the public notice was in error as it did not extend far enough north to affect the property that Commonwealth Realty purchased for the building of a new business and subdivision. The extension of the commercial zone from its present 300 feet to 450 feet would add 150 feet more and provide more opportunity for businesses to be attracted to By VERNA WILLDLN The financial report of Sunset was reviewed before the Sunset City Council by Jerry Crouch, CPA, of Crouch, Pin-noc- k and Davis, certified public accountants of Ogden. said that MR. CROUCH Sunsets budgeting system was excellent. Most items were very close in what was budgeted and actual amount spent. The city was complimented for the excellent condition of the books, records and operations of the city. During the audit it was observed that many items could help in further improving the system and controls. Such items were brought before the attention of the council in letter form and are as follows: To provide better control over interfund transactions we recommend you go to a single checking account for 1 and Davis County Commissioners are considering the purchase of electrical control devices which, according to the claims of sales representatives from the Consumer Corp., could cut tower costs in the courthouse 2 n and sidewalk along 1800 North complex by $190 a month. from Highway S9 to the railroad tracks. Any person having grievance or concern is invited to be present at one of the above times. n LETTERS from Iuo ry Ashdown and Kenneth Arave were discussed concerning the two water heaters that were blown up at approximately the same time thai Sunset City was wot king on the water line in that area The matter was to be turned over to the insurance company to investigate to see if the city was liable. Arly Wallace reported that the fire department had received a cops of the fire rating guide COMMISSIONER Glen Flint told the two sales representatives Bruce Foote and Richard Clay to return in 10 days for an answer. The company is proposing that the county spend $5,572 for the system, which they say will pay for itself in 29 months. The control devices, which remove friction and filter electricity. if purchased would he placed on the electrical system which provide- - power to the county courthouse, the Davis i 'oiinty Siiei itf's Office. .ind the Puvisl uun'v ihrarv. pond placement was di cussed bneflv with its in a lion possihlv being on tin Sunset- Rov-irilon hnuo Juries. It was dec ided that fusion concerning proposed use hearings relative to revenue sharing funds The director of revenue sharing requires that proposed-ushearings lie held prior to the more del ills wei e needed an. that such should be d: s has shown thui monihlv power hills for these throe buildings are .! .'ro . hly. In1 omp.mv v will guarantee to reduce tfi.it ei'l hv it least o percent or Ti l" i icoiith V (Miff tthn id r led he Mn ,1, !! Ifu CtlslS unf . ( oi.oi save i (el J $2 , m one ye,-s stem agreement with the State of Utah to accept $43,750 in state funding for the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. Commissioners also signed an agreement with the Utah State Division of Health which will allow the county to receive $1,800 in funds for the severely handicapped pouiT mild r !, Ms p i in the county. This ongoing agreement with the state requires the county to provide the services of Dr. Richard Johns one day per month to serve the severely handicapp'd IN AN unrelated mutter, commissioners listened to a report from Community Action Program (CAP) Director Carl Chappell dealing with the CAP 1978 work program Mr. Chapp'll said the purpose of the wink program w.cs to help ihe low income of all ages to We tiecome w mt to get the people off and give them t raining and lot's so ihi-- can ei s and support themselves," he said wel-tar- i funds. These meetings will need to be held 27 days prior to your budget hearing. Borge And p WE recommend that you review and follow the timetable issued by The l eague of Chit's and Towns " It also reported that the Will Hold Photo Wo water and sewer are not paying for their own right now A h(: ont'-du- ir r,i p!, workshop enndin ted In Bur sp B. Andersen will be rd Kenneth Rock proposed that a public hearing be set for Dec. s to adopt the revist'3 city commissioners signed an ( GST .nia! vs is entitlement COUNCILMAN IN OTHER county business, I I THE STORM sewer hr If commissioners agree to negotiate for the purchase of the system, it will be placed in operation on a four month trial period. Mr. Foote said if the power bills werent reduced at least 10 percent, the county would be under no further obligation to purchase the equipment. ByROSELYNKIRK beginning at daily. it is our understanding that a new court clerk is being hired and that she will perform a check-ou- t and deposit daily. We noted some con- of y Gomsideirs call Controls for one hour 6 pin. The improvement district number 10 involved the curb, gutter Dec. t ! dinances and for the to extend the commercial zone from its present TOO feet west of the highway to 450 feet THE workshop. Artific ial S ii? tie report submitted bv Mr. hupp'll showed that ( AP administrators hope to achieve their goal through several programs weatherial ion of home, emergency food program. Sub for Santa, Out- ( re ich and the poor and digent fund go into the community to correlate assistance to low income people that can be provided through the nutrition program, Head Start, Mental Health, and the Davis County "(Teiim lighnni"." w J STATE INSPECTIONS TUNE UP WITH WHEEL ALIGNMENT GENERAL CAR REPAIRS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS LAWN MOWERS E HEYW00D AUTO CLINIC 1S2 North First West, Kaysville, Utah 5 Phone 376-203- IN OTHER matters of business, the board approved a request for Layton High School wrestling team to travel to Rex-burIda. on a two-da- y trip for a wrestling meet on Dec. They also approved a request by Utah Power and Light to remove an underground cable at South Davis Junior ASSISTANT Superintendent John S. White said that the building should meet the educational needs of the district since the administration had checked with the schools, coaches and health 7-- teachers to get an evaluation of what is needed at each facility. In rejecting the two bids received two weeks ago for an addition at the Layton Elementary School, the board acted on the recommendation of Dr. White. He said that after the bidding, Architect Larry Jansen had worked with the low bidder John DeYoung Construction Company, Salt Lake City, in an effort to lower costs. High School. THE BOARD also heard a report from Mary Ann Williams, pupil services division, relative to the implementation of the P.L. recently passed federal educational aid for the handicapped. The law became effective Oct. 1, 1977, in Davis School District and administrators are required to work out education programs to provide education opportunities for the handicapped by Dec. 1978. DR. WHITE said it was his opinion and the opinion of school board attorneys Felshaw and William S. King that, since Housing Authority. OTHER services correlated through Outreach are: the home weatherization payments and the emergency food program. Who Knows? does Daylight Saving Time end? 2. When is Veterans Dav? 3. When was Soviet Premier Khrushchev ousted? 4. Who discovered the Grand Canyon? 5. Name the 14th U.S. President. 6. What is the running speed 1. When of a 7. quarter horse? Define caveat. 8. When was the F.rie Canal opened? 9. How many orbits did Apollo 7 make? 10. Name the treasure state. 2am I4 Garcia de RICHARD Nelson. Title 20 director, told Davis County Commissioners that I 150 families had to be turned down last year. The county signed the agreement for the Title 20 funds and said they will provide office space and telephone for the coordinator. The aide, who will work under the direction of the Community Action Program Cardenas, 5 Franklin Pierce. 6 47 5 m ill 7. Warning, c , union or ad- 1825. 9 16.3 lo. Montana KVloney funds which will provide $231,000 for the rehabilitation of some homes in the Clearfield area. ACCORDING to Kym Anderson, Davis County Housing Authority Administrator, the money will result in some grants and loans to residents to allow them to bring their houses up to the building code. Miss Anderson said that funds are available in the grant to provide for the salary of a director or coordinator to currently trying to fill that position, rk CHILDS Stoves and Wood Burning Poulan Chain Saws FEATURING: 7 Earth Stove Chuck Wagon '.Woodsman Magna Heat 2333 N. Main 825-280- 2 Sunset oversee the project. The is Housing Authority (CAP), will solicit the donation and contribution of food, clothing, toys and money or- PNLYBUSINES schools, ganizations, churches and individuals. 1540 monition 8. October 26. More Davis County families should receive this year since $966 has been allocated through Title 20 of the Social Security Act to provide a supervisor to correlate the program for 38 working days prior to Christmas. from businesses, service Answers: I. October 30. 2 October 24 .3 October. 4 Christmas Aid assistance program, FREE BRAKE OTHER duties are to collect these items and to maintain records of the collections and solicitations. In other action, county commissioners signed a final contract for Community Development Black grant CHECK Wl R. BRAKE COMMERCIAL DISCA ACCOUNTS DRUM BRAKE SOLICITED in- Clearfield Screens Chief Candidates I he first screening process to narrow a field of 19 candidates for Clearfield Chief of Colne was held Tuesday SUN-SCOP- Without the features in question, the building costs will be $35 a square foot. The plans call for a two level structure which would include a cross country track on the upper level. Handball courts, and weight lifting and exercise rooms are included in the design. The 50,000 square foot building would be a separate structure and would free the present gymnasiums in the schools to be used by the womens athletic program. r Nov 5 dir";i;:h Art ( refer. ! bn University of Utah pny: un or- said that they would contact property owners and voice their concern at the next meeting to be held in two weeks. The council decided that they would forego voting on the matter until the next scheduled meeting, vw . fective Oct. 31. Mr. Kidd announced that a special hearing would be held on Improvement District Number 10 on Nov. 30 and performed generally insures that inierfund transactions are in balance. The notion of a single checking account will probably be a requirement in the new municipal accounting annual. It was suggested that court receipts be deposited daily. Court receipts are not being deposited dailv. After court they may set for days before being deposited. Good internal control requires that receipts be deposited intact expenditure rezoning of commercial properties along the highway extending through Sunset, upon which the public hearing had already been held and no concerned citizens present at the meeting. MR. ROGERS and Mr. Sant better filing system for records. Before the Council was to adjourn a heated discussion arose on the proposed THE council approved a seven percent cost of living raise for Walter Hokanson ef- between funds. reconcili-tatio- with Roy, Clinton arid Davis County. Norm Sant brought up the possibility of developing a Sunset. the entire city. A single checking account gives greater control by eliminating physical transfers ALSO, the bank 2560 HE SAID the population problem in the West Clearfield-Eas- t Syracuse area is compounded by the fact that Pioneer School should be closed because people feel it is not up to standard. The Pioneer School is located on good commercial property, Superintendent Wrigley said. He recommended that a 21 room school be proposed to the architects selected. Administrators say that the schools in question will not be set for construction until after July 1, 1978. But the board called for administrators to bring back the names of architects for approval so that planning can begin. when a selecfinn committee met in executive session MAYOR (). Ross Sanders said 19 ( andidates filed for the chiefs position before deadline about three weeks ago. He said it is very doubtful now that a chief will be named before next Tuesday's general elec lion. He noted that the first meeting probably would be a review of the candidates and establishing some sort of criteria for making the selec tion will take two or three meetings to narrow the field to four or five nominees," ihe mayor said. "T hese candidates will then he interviewed by the counIT probably cil." Einal nomination will come from ihe mayor but his nomination must be ratified hv the city council. THE CHIEFS post was left vacant when A.O. (Pete) Archuleta resigned under public pressure. Lt. Darren Green, who is an applicant for the position, has been acting chief since, grb JHIWH...I SPECIALISTS 'The Mom 1 rimlril Some in Broke LIFETIME GUARANTEE K 53 N. Fort Lane, Layton V OPEN SATURDAY SPECIAL OFFER! THIS COUPON WORTH s1000 OFF ON COMPLETE BRAKE JOB! Good until November 30th Come in for a FREE 10 Pt. BRAKE CHECK EV3R. K 5m BRAKE mmmwmwmrnvnim 53 N. 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