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Show rassfi EoaoonflDfiaoO Sslts MUD l(Bnj Feir Ktenfl Veaiir By ALICE MITCHELL The West Bountiful 1978-79 city mill levy was set at 9.6 mills in Tuesday's city council coun-cil meeting. This is in conformity confor-mity with the levy proposed in the budget. CITIZENS are reminded that this represents no increase in the mill levy. Two mills were taken from the county mill levy and added to the city, so that they might make their payments for water directly to the conservancy conser-vancy district. Tuesday's meeting had been called by Mayor Grant H. Secrist, since there was not a quorum present at the last Tuesday's meeting. It is necessary to set the mill levy prior to Aug. 14th of each fiscal fis-cal year. The entire council was present at this Tuesday's meeting. MAYOR Secrist asked that the council reconsider their decision concerning a new police car. At the budget hearing funds had been approved to purchase the vehicle, but the council had . voted to wait for a period of possibly six months to make the purchase. Mayor Secrist noted that Policeman Jack Hanham had been called for aid and had to answer the call in his own car. The other police car had been needed in an assault case. Mr. Secrist opinioned that Mr. Hanham needed the official car to make the arrest. MR. HANHAM reported that it will soon be too late to get a second hand car from the state. He said that such a car will cost some $2,200 and will cost $2,200 to equip it for city use. A '76 Pontiac is being reserved for West Bountiful. Councilman Max Hall asked why it is necessary to have such a highpowered car for the city. Mr. Hanham answered ans-wered that the car has to be used on the freeway. All of the cities in the area and the Highway Patrol serve as backup officers to each other. MAYOR Secrist noted that one night he had heard a loud noise on his street and had been ready to go see what had happened. He found a young man with a broken down car. He was happy to have Mr. Hanham come to assist him, since he was not sure if the young man was drunk, under the influence of drugs or had ulterior designs. Councilman Hall commented comment-ed about paramedics, who are making arrests and was reminded by Councilman Mitchell that they are part of the sheriff's department. COUNCILMAN Gary Edmonds Ed-monds said he'd changed his mind and feels that there is a definite need for the new police car now. Council-woman Council-woman Stephens wondered about the three policemen and the added car. After much discussion, it was determined to authorize Mr. Hanham to go ahead with the purchase of the new police car and to equip it for use. Mr. Edmonds said he believes that the presence of a police car is a deterrent to crime. MRS. STEPHENS led a discussion about the park. Councilman Hall suggested planting the grass by Sept. 1. The edges of the park have not yet been sprayed for weeds. Councilman Hall noted that the parking lot should be constructed with an eight inch curb. He also reminds that the land should be sterilized' against future weeds or they will grow up through the hard topping. It was decided to get the engineer to make up the specs and to get the bids for the project. AFTER discussion concerning con-cerning the wages of employees, it was decided to , employ a man from the state to make Recommendations as to the pay schedule and to: make definitions of their jobs. This should be done before the month of March, when the next budget will be formulated. formulat-ed. Mayor Secrist said he knows there is a need to define the jobs in the city and to make a proper pay schedule. This should be done by an outsider. COUNCILMAN Hall said that pay schedules cannot be too strict. Councilman Edmonds Ed-monds agreed that the city needs guidelines but some flexibility also. Councilman Eli Mitchell brought up the problem of weeds and other obstructions at intersections in the town. He said that they are creating dangerous situations. COUNCILMAN Hall mentioned men-tioned that Jack should make a list of dangerous obstructions obstruc-tions to proper traffic visibility and report them to the council. City ordinances say that property owners are required to maintain their own frontage. Councilman Mitchell suggested sug-gested using a mowing machine to clean the obstructions. obstruc-tions. MAYOR Secrist talked of the weeds on the railroad tracks. It was determined that Mr. Hanham will make up the list of dangerous obstructions and City Administrator J. Dell Holbrook will send letters to the property owners where the obstructions are present. He will inform them as to their responsibilities. DISCUSSION was again carried on concerning the drainage pipe which is emptying emp-tying waters on the property of Bob Telford on 11th West. He is interested in removing the waters, since he is planning plan-ning to sell the land for the construction of a home thereon. The council agreed that the best solution is to send the waters to 12th North, if the funds for such a project are available. Mr. Holbrook indicated in-dicated it will require some 950' of pipe to reach 1200 North. MAYOR Secrist announced that the Water Resource Board has approved the interest-free loan for $350,000 to implement the getting of the well waters into the city water system, to repair the lines on 5th S., and to build a reservoir. The city must participate on an 80-20 basis. The city must sell revenue bonds. It will be necessary to have a bond election, so the people may vote as to whether or not they desire the loan. The city will have to hire a financial consultant. J. Dell Holbrook suggested a public meeting to explain the facts. IT IS critical now that the reservoir be built, that the lines be repaired, and that the well water be put in the city water system. If the lines on 5th S. are not repaired, it is possible the line may burst at any time and leave the citizens ci-tizens without water for fires or other emergencies. The council will discuss the possibilities of attending the meetings of the Utah League of Cities and Towns on Sept. 7-9 at the Hotel Utah. The purpose is to seek new directions direc-tions for an uncertain future. Fiscal management, local resources, tax reform, due process, federal grants, water, circuit courts, and environmental en-vironmental quality are some of the subjects to be dis- COUNCILMAN Hall indicated in-dicated that Fire Chief Buck Earl is quitting his post as chief of the South Davis Fire Department. It will be necessary neces-sary to hire a full-time employee to fill the position. There is too much work for a part-time chief. The new chief will be paid approximately $15,000 a year. Fire costs in the city will be raised to 2.4 mills as of the next county budget. These increased costs will be passed-on passed-on to the citizens in the cities. It was noted that West Bountiful Boun-tiful has very good fire protection. pro-tection. , COUNCILMAN Edmonds reported that the county will put a seal coat on 400 North soon. John Call says he cannot complete his sidewalks in front of all the Winacke subdivision sub-division as yet. There was discussion on releasing the improvement bond for the Lindsey Subdivision, Sub-division, as requested by Ar-nell Ar-nell Heaps. Mr. Holbrook said this will not be possible, since all of the lots are not draining to the street, as had been indicated in-dicated by the engineer. IT WAS also noted that there is a need for a better sub-base for the roads in the area. Mayor Secrist stressed that the regular city council meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. |