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Show The Newspaper Thursday, December 17, 1981 Page A5 New firefighting regulations approved Fire District Commissioners Commis-sioners approved a series of general orders relating to such matters as use of emergency vehicles, abuse of controlled substances, and maintenance of district equipment. , The panel ruled at their ' Dec, 2nd meeting that a firefighter would be immediately imme-diately suspended if he i appeared at a fire scene under the influence of alcohol alco-hol or other controlled substance. sub-stance. The regulation also would allow suspension of a firefighter operating an . emergency vehichle under the inflaence. To gain reinstatement, the firefighter must appear before be-fore a review, consisting of the three commissioners and three officers from the department. He has the right of representation before that board. A further general order said that department members mem-bers cannot transport unauthorized un-authorized persons in fire district vehicles, except in cases of extreme emergency or when the commissioners have given written permission. permis-sion. Violation of this order is punishable by an automatic suspension for 30 days, according to the department's depart-ment's legal representative, Barney Saunders. All drivers must have a Class "D" chauffeur's license. li-cense. In addition, a probationary proba-tionary fireman cannot operate a district vehicle unless accompanied by a fully accepted firefighters. This violation is also punishable punish-able by an automatic 30 day suspension, said Saunders. A general order directed the battalion chief's in the district to maintain their fire stations in a clean and orderly fashion. A final order also directed them to take an inventory of equipment at each station. Deficiencies were to have been reported at the fire district meeting on Dec. 16, held after this issue went to press. A copy of these general orders will be attached to the district's rules and regulations, regula-tions, which are presently being compiled. The district fire officers have been holding hold-ing weekly meetings for about a month to form these rules, which will define the responsibilities of firefighters, firefight-ers, Classes 1 through 3, and probationary firemen. The district announced that it received a new fire truck last week, for use in" Deer Valley. The truck is an FMC 1000-gallon-a-minute Class A pumper. It has been installed at the temporary fire station located near the Silver Lake portion of the Deer Valley PUD. Pay raise At the Dec. 2 meeting, the commissioners voted to pay $8 an hour to firefighters, making them part-time, salaried sal-aried employees of the district. Before this action, firefighters received a $4-an-hour reimbursement. If they choose, they could donate the money to the fire department. depart-ment. Commissioner Bob Burns said that even the $4 should have been considered a salary. The $8-per-hour rate is subject to federal and state witholding for taxes. The commission also said that if a firefighter wished to retain volunteer status and forego the salary, a form would be prepared to allow that. This is a job for Snow Watch Until recently, there hasn't been a reason! fou someone to keep an eye on the weather and call the snowplows out. But on Tuesday night, the' new ' Public Works Department's "Snow Watch" program had . a chance to get its feet wet. The program provides that a public works employee be ' on duty every night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. performing a ; number of functions, including, in-cluding, well, watching for snow. At the first sign that it's accumulating on the streets and creating hazar- ' dous driving, the worker can either jump in a plow and ( clear the trouble spots himself, him-self, or put out a call to arms to the full crew. "We used to wait for the police to call me, then I'd call out the plows," said . Public Works Director Bob Lashier. "Now with this fella on, he can assess if the plows need to come out and call the street superintendent and the snow people. It will get things rolling much faster . " But what happens when there's no snow to watch? Lashier said there are plenty of things to keep the worker busy. During the late night shift, he will field calls from residents who suspect there is a water pipe break, right street barricades that have been knocked over, and do simple maintenance on police vehicles. "The person on Snow Watch would be able to help them (the police) change tires, add fluids and do minor repairs, such as change fan belts," said Lashier. "At the city shop, he can monitor the water board and check the water level and pressure in the tanks. Plus, he'll be checked out in the operation of the wrecker and would be able to assist in that area if needed. "There will be plenty to do, and he'll be out more than he's in the shop,'' said Lashier. "But he'll be in radio contact with the police and dispatch." Lashier said three workers from the streets department will rotate the late-night shift, with each man working one full week on Snow Watch. "We feel it will be especially helpful in that this person will be able to get the immediate jump on snow or ice conditions that may need salting or snow removal, in that he is already on the job and has the vehicles warmed up and ready to go. As the storm progresses or the need arises, he can call in the personnel per-sonnel to assist him. "The intention is that this person be of great service to all of the community, and any suggestions or comments com-ments would be greatly appreciated." ap-preciated." ResHrrts who wish to rep' lea; m dl: 5!-: 'hings as water - city-related : problems iht, call 649- Historic District Commission agenda The Park City Historic District Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Marsac School to consider the following agenda items: I. Approval of minutes of meetings of Sept. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 13 and Nov. 16, 1981. II. Consideration of zone change for ski lifts in HR-1$ and HCB zones. III. Review of building colors for Banberry Development, Develop-ment, 586 Main Street. IV. Review of sign for Rocky Mt. Kitchen Gifts, 401 Main Street. V. Review of Egyptian Theater Marquee, 328 Main Street. CMviEHmeujminQ Agenda Meeting to be held Thursday, Dec. 17,5p.m., Memorial Bldg. 1-3 p.m. Executive Session Pending Litigation 3-5 p.m. Work Session Review of Business License Ordinance '.. '5-6 p.m. Regular Meeting ' AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL PUBLIC INPUT a. Explanation of Animal Control Ordinance by the County Animal Control Officer 2. MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1981 3. APPROVAL OF VERIFIED BILLS AND PRIOR .CHECKS WRITTEN 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS a. Liquor Consent Letter and Beer License-Phillipes License-Phillipes at Copperbottom Inn b. Condominiumization Plat Approval 1. TheQuakies - 2. Silver Cliff 3. Park Ave. Central : 4. Little Belle c. Road Acceptance by the City 1. ABC-Lake Flat Rd. 2. Silver Lake East Rd. 3. American Flag Rd. 4. Lake Flat Rd., Sections D and E d. Deer Valley Annexation Petition e. Sale of City Property to Johnny Roberts Park Avenue 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM COUNCIL 6. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 7. ORDINANCES 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of 4th Amendment and Restatement of Agreement between Park City Municipal Corporation and Deer Valley Resort Company b. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Annual Audit Report for FY 80-81. Prepared by Crouch, Pinnock & Davis. HOW THE CITY COUNCIL VOTED... Thursday, Dec. 10 MOTIONS ' I K !fc Alvarez Lewis .Marline. ShilleiilM'rji'r Wells Table request for class C beer permit. Copperbottom. yes yes yes yes yeS yes yes yes yes yes Table plat approval for Silver Cliff condominium-; yeS yeS yeS yeS yeS ization. XTsnoltScity; . yes yes yes yes Approve resolution proclaiming pro-claiming Dec. 17 Handicap Awareness Day in Park J j ye yen yes City. ' ' ; Approve resolution desig- . , nating a portion of Deer , , oo Valley in redevelopment .VCS yCS yeS yeS yeS survey area. 1 Approve resolution auiiir- . "SS' M ye yes abstain yes Business Commons. I :.i.'j'-'i7TT"""' 'rm.mT,'wx'i' 1 m' miii,:. . .m- 11 -"'-" .... 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