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Show Volume Eighty-Three Daryl Tucker Local man announces candidacy Daryl Tucker has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in the 4th precinct. In running, Mr. Tucker is giving Springville voters the chance to choose between two candidates for the office. "I feel that if there is no opportunity to choose in an election," said Mr. Tucker, "Our rights as voters in a free society are reduced to the point of meaninglessness." Mr. Tucker said he hopes his campaign cam-paign will generate some public interest in-terest and that the exposure given to the office will point up some of its importance to the community as well as areas where it might better serve the community's needs. Mr. Tucker is a long-time Springville resident, having attended city Schools from elementary through high school. He is a 1969 graduate of Springville High School. He is also active in the LDS Church, having served a mission from 1970-72 in southern germany. Upon completion of his mission he returned to work as a local radio broadcaster and to school at Brigham Young University. Since 1974 he has also been employed by Jones Paint and Glass of Provo. Mr. Tucker is married to the former Alauna Huff of Springville and they have two daughters. In stating his reasons for seeking this office, Mr. Tucker cited his interest in law enforcement in the city. "If we expect to preserve the quality of life we now enjoy in this community we must strengthen and enhance the integrity of our law enforcement system. In making the system more effective and efficient we must infuse new insight and understanding into it. A change is often good to help the system improve." Mr. Tucker has been a member of Springville's Police reserve and says it has shown him many areas where the community can be helped by a public servant who strives to be fair and works hard to see that the interests of the public are served with integrity. Rezoning requests occupy meeting The Springville Planning Commission Com-mission took further action on the rezoning requests of citizens, explained content of the Flood Plain Ordinance and made a special assignment to commission members to conduct a study of the interior street situation in their most recent meeting. Chairman Clyde explained the details and ramifications of the proposed flood ordinance and recommended the commission adopt a concise, simple ordinance and avoid unnecessary detail. Mr. Clyde also reminded the commission com-mission of the flood ordinance deadline, September of this year. Leon Bjarnson and Ted Kennedy presented a preliminary plat of the Spring Meadows Sub-division which was later approved by Springville City Council for final details. Don Davidson requested rezoning of area between Center Street and 400 North to the commission. The request was disapproved and it was suggested the request be resubmitted at a later date. ft KfltvnaiMMiit OoMt Governor Scott M. Matheson announced an-nounced a four point package to relieve the tax burden within the State of Utah. He presented his plan to the Tax Revision Study Committee and asked for "Careful consideration and deliberation so that legislation could be presented before the next General Session of the Legislature in January." The Governor called for a statutory limitation on property taxes to 1 percent per-cent of the true market value on locally assessed property with the provision that additional levies could only be approved by vote of the people. He announced to the committee reduction in state spending in fiscal year 1978-79 would begin immediately and spending reduction would provide up to $15 nmamyyAMiWxdvvuwA'uu.. ....... , If H Hi. Local Federated Women's Clubs and the Utah Federation of Woman's Clubs presented a $50 donation to the Springville Public Library to support the drive for the library expansion. The clubs and their representatives who have participated par-ticipated are: Aureole Club, Mary Schwartz and Julie S. Berkhimer; Pari Pasu Club, Ida Lewis and Marie Johnson; Companions Club, Rayma Allred; Home Culture, Arlene DeHeer; and Nebo first district of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Annette Day of Fillmore Utah. The Springville Public Library Trustees and staff appreciate the money and support from these groups. Shown are Mary Schwartz, Julie S. Berkhimer, Marie Johnson, and Paula Jones. Dftaplefoii CoosducdO s by Dixie Welch Mapleton City Council met Wednesday, Wed-nesday, July 5. Items of business included in-cluded the bills to be paid for the Glenn Seal law suit, planning commission 10-year 10-year goals, road deletion preparatory to building LDS Stake Center, and road and park improvements. Bills to be paid by the city for attorney at-torney and engineer services in handling han-dling the lawsuit against the city by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Seal were presented and ordered to be paid. Services totaled $6,780. Billing concluded a three-year ordeal in which Seals claimed $150,000 damages because the city denied a building permit for a 44 home platt designed for their property at 600-700 West 1600 N., 19Vi acres. The property had been zoned for a subdivision. However, building at this time is prohibited because of insufficient in-sufficient culinary water facilities and lack of sewer system, and other reasons affecting the well-being of the community. com-munity. The four-day trial was held May 1-3 in the court of Judge Davie Sam. Attorney V. Pershing Nelson represented the city of Mapleton. Attorney At-torney Tom Taylor presented the case for the Seals. The judge heard witnesses wit-nesses Blaine Hales, a former city councilman, Denny Murray, Robert and G. Seal, and Glenn Seal, who presented the case of the Plaintiff. Judge Sam said, "It is the opinion of the Court, within the power and province of City Councils in carrying out its governmental functions to determine that a community should be beautiful as well as healthy, spacious as well as clean; well-balanced as well as carefully patrolled and that building permits, subdivisions and construction projects proceed in accordance with this concept." The court found charges that the acts of the city were arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory against the plaintiff were not sustained but also if the city had approved the plat and subdivision, the City would have ben guilty of being capricious, arbitrary and hndle SPRINGVILLE, UTAH million in savings for property tax relief. He also told the committee he was committed to the principle of the State paying the Constitutional maximum of 75 percent of the minimum school program. He estimated the additional cost to the State to provide that program would be $20 million to $25 million and that amount would come from the General Fund, bringing about a reduction in locally assessed property taxes of from 4-5 mills in school taxes for each average taxpayer for a total of $20-25 million. Finally, the Governor asked for broadening of the property tax Circuit Breaker to include households with If J A S business discriminatory against all other citizens of the community, halting all other building projects except that of the plaintiffs'. Such an act would have placed in the plaintiffs the power to control the building within Mapleton City. Even though the plaintiff's claim for damages was dismissed for lack of evidence, the city was still required to pay costs of defending itself. Dave Nelson of Pioneer Engineering presented an application for federal grant money for use in engineering a sewer system for Mapleton. It was approved. Larry Haines reported business of the planning commission. Preliminary to planning city growth, the commission formulated a set of goals to guide their decisions concerning the next ten years, including improving the water system, considering the addition of a sewer system, improving the tax base with a planned industrial park and planned commercial area. Other goals listed include a zone for projected growth, an update of the raod system, a purchase of land for a park system. The commission also plans to work with the Nebo School Board in the designation of future of future school sites and provide designated areas for limited amount of multiple dwelling units. It is required that one member of the planning commission be appointed to the Board of Adjustment. The Council approved deletion of the segment of road 500 East between 800 North and 1000 North for the proposed LDS Stake Center parking lot. Public hearing on this deletion is set for 6:30 p.m. July 8. The drainage pipe being laid on West Maple Street is at the expense of the city. Councilman Bleggi will meet with the irrigation Company to request participation in the project in hopes they will put in the sump. The closed pipe will handle most excess water in that area. A layer of rock is being put around the pipe to further aid in the run-off outside of the pipe. New traffic signs and street numbered num-bered signs have been ordered. , 4 1,1 84663 - July 13. 1978 incomes of up to $20,000. He also extended ex-tended the filing date for the current law to October 15, 1978, so more homeowners would be able to take advantage of the Circuit Breaker rebate this year. He set up a special telephone number housed within the Tax Commission (533-5098) for questions and assistance in property tax matters. That telephone is now operating. Before presenting his plan to the Tax Revision Study Committee, Governor Matheson outlined Utah's strong history of fiscal responsibility and sound budget. He also pointed out there have been major tax reductions during the last 14 years, including (1) elimination of the state property tax, for an estimated savings of $134 million The opening date for the city swimming pool has been extended again, bids for the Center Street Project were submitted and more discussion concerning city subdivisions were among action taken by Springville City Council last week. Jerry Smith, councilman directing the city pool project, said the opening date has been extended to the first part of August. He also reported to the council the number of applications for pool lifeguards. The council unanimously approved a 12-lot subdivision for Springville City, the Condie Subdivision. $590,218 Eleven building permits for new homes were granted by Springville City in June: five permites were issued for carports, garages and room additions and two permits were granted for commercial businesses. Permits totaled $590,218. Jeff Vaughn was issued four permits for new homes including a permit for 215 E. 1230 No. for $36,833 no. 168SV, 225 E. 1230 N. for $36,317 no. 170SV, 210 E. 1270 N. for $42,541 no. 171SV and 200 E. 1270 N. for $42,924 no. 171SV. Douglas K. Hurren at 1140 E. Clar-mont Clar-mont was granted a permit for $55,136 no. 173SV. Kenneth Creer was issued a permit for 328 S. 100 E. for $60,663 no. 174SV. Ron Hutchings granted a permit for 366 N. 300 W. for $35,939 no. 177SV. Gary Antonino, 128 S. 1210 E. for $56,282 no. 179SV; Helen Gray 210 E. 1230 N. for $42,248 no. 183SV and Helen Gray, 285 E. 1230 N. for $46,576 no. 184SV. Evelyn Wolsey was also issued a home building permit for 281 N. 100 E. for $49,248 no. 187SV. New Home permits totaled $504,730. Carports, garages and room additions totaled $35,534. Commercial Buildings totaled $49,954. Howard Clegg, 960 Hillcrest, granted permit for $2,300 no. 172SV; Tom Wilson, 125 N. 300 E., permit for $8,690 no. 176SV, Rulon Grahm, 112 C. Street for $8,294 no. 178SV; Glade Creer, 85 W. 400 S. granted permit for $15,600 no. 181SV and Dave Cope, 268 S. 100 W. permit for $650 no. 188SV. Doyle Hatfield was granted a building permit for a commercial building at 300 W. 890 N. for $31,774 no. 190SV and Lee Miner was also granted a commercial building permit for Airport Road totaling $18,180 no. 191SV. "Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps thenvpoor." Queen Elizabeth I To adjust simmer on gas range, remove the control knob and use a small screwdriver to turn screw inside the shaft of burner control. Some people used to believe that butterflies stole butter. extandri Building permits total Utah State Press P. 0 Box 1327 Salt Lake City, 'Price 2(f to individual property taxpayers, (2) elimination of sales tax on prescription medicines, for an estimated annual savings of $3 million, (3) a reduction of from 4 percent to 1 percent in sales tax on utility consumption with an estimated $5.5 million saved in taxpayer tax-payer relief annually. He also noted the recently enacted Circuit Breaker for senior citizens has provided $2.4 million for relief. The deadline was extended so that more citizens could take advantage ad-vantage of this year's Circuit Breaker program. Governor Matheson pointed out that the limination of Utah's tax on inventory in-ventory is estimated to have created 10,000 new jobs in the state. As a further indication of the State's continued work to relieve taxes for Utah taxpayers, he u plnlDIflD dry O El Center Street Bids were submitted including a bid from Z.P. Smith Construction Con-struction for $400,206.40, Dunn Construction Con-struction bid for $367,979.89 and J.M. Construction bid for $382,592.50. The engineer's bid totaled $322,340.50. Bids will be analyzed and the final bid will be awarded at the next council meeting. Tad Leslie met with the council concerning the Leslie Subdivision requesting the council to release some of the lots on the property. The action was postponed until final details could be taken care of. The Spring Meadows Subdivision was ; ; f J The Springville 16th Ward Bishopric was reorganized Sunday under the direction of Stake President Grant S. Thorn. The new bishopric is from left front, Ronald Wheeler, first counselor; Bishop Richard M. 'Dick' Sumsion; Gordon Smith, second counselor; and rear, Ralph Jacobson, executive secretary; and Morrell Dean, clerk. Assistant clerks include Dean Hafen, Charles Pratt, Don Rigby; finance clerk. Reed Hunter, with Irwin Anderson as assistant; and John Preston, welfare clerk. Retiring bishopric is Bishop CO. Ward; Kenneth Creer, first counselor; and Dennie Pickering, second counselor. All clerks were retained. I ' ' f Gary Simmons, left, and Kevin Richins, right, served the thirst quenchers during Sidewalk Sales. Their lemonade stand in front of The Shoppe attracted a lot of thirsty shoppers. Assn, UT 8110 Number Twenty-Eight cited the passage of the Farmland Assessment Act. Governor Matheson urged the committee to consider three points of his proposal as a package. He said, "An expanded Circuit Breaker without property tax limitation could bankrupt the State. A tax limitation on schooling without increased state support could cripple our eduational system." He asked that legislation be designed to include the 1 percent limitation on property taxes, the State's commitment com-mitment to pick up 75 percent of the minimum school program and the expanded Circuit Breaker as an interdependent in-terdependent package. He also cautioned that a tightened budget or a cut in taxes ultimately translates into program and service reductions. unanimously approved by the council along with the Quail Hollow subdivision. sub-division. The new power increase was also discussed. The 23 percent increase will affect the coming fiscal year's rates as a trial run, according to Councilman Cal Baxter, after which they will be evaluated and costs will be fixed according ac-cording to how well the increase has improved the problems. The council also appointed Roberta Chock as the new member of the Planning Commission. |