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Show A-4 The Park Record Wednesday, September 18, 1996 r Jet Sets, Inc. Exclusive business jet ownership opportunities tailored to your needs. Enjoy the convenience of ownership at a fraction of the costs! r-Yeet v.k 'It. I J A QCj fcf iiuiiimimir '""iMSw Park City Newport Beach BoiseSun Valley Mike Jones 8Q1-647-OG94 801-645-8873 Pine Meadows advisory bd. selected by commissioners LEATHER 35 OFF 11 1 comfort I FURNISHINGS LARGE SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED III 2756 W. Rassmussen Road, Park City, Utah 647-5880 by Kirsta H. Bleyle OF THE RECORD STAFF Will residents receive year-round water service? That will be the first question addressed by the newly appointed Pine Meadow Special Service District Advisory Board. Five Salt Lake County residents who own secondary homes in the Pine Meadow subdivision were chosen cho-sen from 60 applicants by the Summit County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 16. The commissioners then released the interim board, which was formed last fall when disputes over year-round year-round water service forced three board members to resign. Since last fall, the Pine Meadow subdivision, located north of Interstate 80 in Tollgate Canyon, has been embroiled in a water dispute. The subdivision's water and road service ser-vice needs are addressed by a special service district, created by the county and run by a board elected by the property owners. Year-round residents last fall claimed that the board, comprised mostly of seasonal cabin owners, shut off the water in an effort to discourage dis-courage them from using their properties prop-erties as primary residences. The board, however, claimed that running run-ning the water all winter would require expensive upgrading of the system. Because of the on-going dispute, the interim board commissioned the Rural Water Association to study the feasibility of keeping the water on all year. The association is a consortium con-sortium of rural water users who provide pro-vide water survey services at no charge. Of the 875 homeowners, approximately approxi-mately 18 residents use their properties proper-ties as year-round residences. According to year-round resident John Mackay, the water can be run in the winter without additional cost or impact on the system. Mackay told The Park Record his research through various state agencies has proven year-round water use would cause no cost increase but the difficult task will be convincing the long-time property owners of that fact. The water survey, however, might dampen the hopes of year-round residents for extended water service. According to Commission Chairman Jim Soter, the water survey sur-vey warns that water sources and their capacity should be of concern. "Looking at the present system," Soter said, "operation during winter months may not be wise." Soter added that part of this concern con-cern on the part of the Rural Water Users Association revolves around servicing the water system in the winter. According to the survey, getting get-ting to the system might be too difficult, diffi-cult, and maintenance workers cannot can-not be expected to ride all-terrain vehicles to perform their work. Soter did suggest, however, that the new advisory board "have some compassion for these people who live there year-round." Soter added that he hopes the board will research and study possible ways and means for future year-round water use, whether through wells or pipelines. Assistant Summit County Attorney, Verl Ritchie, added that even if the new board is not comprised com-prised of any year-round residents, it is his opinion that the appointed homeowners are professionals who will do what is best for the entire subdivision. Ritchie did add, however, that none of the members of the previous board were even considered for positions on the new board, partially due to last year's allegations of illegal ille-gal elections. Because of those past allegations. Summit County hired Jan Furner, the executive director of the Utah Association of Special Districts to investigate allegations made by some property owners who said the board did not properly notify noti-fy the residents before the election was conducted. According to Summit County Treasurer, Glen Thompson, the newly appointed board will have more than just water issues to discuss. dis-cuss. Thompson said the board only has about 45-days to set a budget. After the budget is proposed, Thompson said there must be certain cer-tain procedural hearings and public meetings until the budget is approved in December by the commissioners. com-missioners. The members of the new advisory adviso-ry board are Joel M. Allred, Paul O. Allen, Margorie Pearson, William Murdoch, and Ron Hatch. Summit County Auditor Blake Frazier will act as Pine Meadow District Auditor, and Thompson will act as District Financial Officer. Appointments of the county treasurer trea-surer and auditor were made in compliance with the ordinance. Commissioner Soter suggested the new board meet as soon as possible, pos-sible, and suggested their next meeting meet-ing with the commission be held on Oct. 7. ""Saturday, September 21, llam-4pm PTICS prOu Invites You to an Eyewear Show featuring Modo-Saki-Red Rose See every Frame and Sunglass made by these 3 Hot Designers FREE RX LENSES with frame purchase limited to basic stock Rx. I I 1 20 OFF EYE EXAMS with Dr. Colleen Bennett, O.D. (Reg. $65.00 Expires Oct 31, 1996) I prODptics Marriott Summit Watch I ""HI Lower Main Street (behind old town lift) ' 5521 County building permits 120 100 r y-Tz!-w-t- cca:ocn: tc cc (J oc ZWuJUJlUUJ ccaS o 2 d m co m m dd -OS055 Z 01 3 DaiHLLIliJ m i- o o w a. o o hi lu z o Building permit figures for Summit County were issued compared to 92 last year. The value of those down for August 1996 compared to last year in both permits was $7,613,493; the value of permits issued value and number of permits issued, the first such in August 1995 was $11,306,548 nearly $3 million month this year. During August, 72 permits were more than any other month that year. NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER Wishes to Thank our Generous Auction Donors, Sponsors and Friends for their Support of the pi Bill AdamsAdolph'sMelissa AgnewBank OneSusan fir Tom BasmajainSharon BartonBarking FrogCafeTerigoChez Betty5teve ChinMark & Linda CohenCowsCrawford - BennettDeer Valley ResorfSteve DerringStein EricksonFairbanks CapitalLynn fir Tom FeyDena FlemingDon Gomes5cott GutherieHamlet DevelopmentMarsha and Larry HesterBurke and Diane HarrellHfi-H Jobbing CompanyFaye IvoryIndustrial SupplyMercato MediterraneoMikadoNorwegian School of Nature LifeRichard 0'KeefOlive BarrelPark City Animal ClinicPark City Perform ancesPark RecordNeal fir Jane ParryPoison Spider BicyclesPremier Resorts of Sun ValleyColleen ReardonFrank and Kathy RichardsChristopher RootSlickrock CafeSun Valley CompanyPhil ThompsonUS Ski TeamUtah SymphonyUtah OperaAmelia Winterbotham-McGinnisKirsten Winterbotham-McGinnisKirsten von PuttkammerWells Fargofirst Interstate BankBob WheatonWilderness InquiryJan WilkingLisa WishnickWolf MountainIlene WongZiehmBarbara ZimonjaZoomThe loving and generous support of the National Ability Center staff and volunteers Thank you to the donors and sponsors whose names were not available at press time For Information about the National Ability Center call 801649-3991 r. 3 i f"irs Security Saturday September 2 1st THE RACE: A mountain bike hill climb. Rolling Mass start. 1 700' elevation gain over 5 miles. 10:00 am start at City Park, end at Guardsman Pass. REGISTRATION: Preregistration cost is $10 and closes September 18th. Same-day registration cost is $15 and closes at 9:30 a.m, T-shirts subject to avialability. For more information contact Tim Henney, 649-4035. The Tour Des Suds is part of the First Security Bank 1996 summer series of Park City events. Also sponsored by Dave's Kill'r Burritos, Park City Ski Area, ColeSport, Basin Hydrology, Mountain Trails Foundation, Jans, Prudential Coleman-Heidi Gatch, Deer Valley, White Pine Touring, Cow Alley Cycles, The Homestead and Wasatch Brewerry |