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Show County Mews EAY. SIR (ISSN VOL.88 0896-331- 2) at PUBLISHED NO. 30 MILFORD, UTAH n Milford City Council ( - ; Meeting Milford City held their regular meeting on July 18, 1988. Those present were Councilmembers Florence and Mayer; Attorney Kanell, Coordinator Kennedy, Treasurer Kirk, Le adman Whiting, the Beaver County News, Ro-ml- and 8 citizens. At 7:20 p.m. Mayor Pro-Te- m Eomine called the meeting to order. Shortly thereafter, Mayor Mayer arrived and took charge of the meeting. Brent Baxter met with the Council to discuss the placement of water & sewer lines, and to request a waiver of the connection fees for the new Baptist Church. After discussion, Mayor Mayer indicated that City records need to be researched before a decision could be made. Maria Florence and Vickie Carter met with Council to inform them that 2 exchange students from Japan will be staying in Milford, and requested Mayor Mayer proclaim them honorary citizens for the month of August. It was also, suggested that they receive an honorary swim pass and a Milford Council was in favor. Marlene Marshall metwithCou-nc- il to ask for their support in the Beaver County Fair. She explained that each entry will receive a point, and the community with the most points will receive a traveling trophy. Mrs. Marshall invited the City Fathers to participate In a shoot -- out with water guns at the Fair. Councilmembers were in favor of participation, with Mayor Mayer adding that "It sounds exciting". , Minutes from the June 20, 1988 meeting were approved as corrected. Councilman Mayer suggested a letter be written to the Governor in support of spending state funds for an explosive company from Las Vegas to relocate near Beryl. Council discussed the "rotten egg smell" ln the water. Councilman Mayer explained that the well is in a sulfur layer, stating that "It's gonna be in there from now on." He continued by stating that it is not harmful and that chlorine would mask the smell, but then citizens would have both chlorine and sulfur in their water. Mayor Mayer suggested flushing the system once a week. Councilman Mayer raised concerns that this would "tax the system" and also requested citizen input on whether they would like to have chlorine added or stay with the rotten eggsmell.CouncilmanMay-e- r suggested getting the Library well recertified with the State. He indicated that this could help clean out the lines. Mayor Mayer agreed, stating that under an emergency situation, it would be beneficial to have a certified back up system. Mayor Mayer stated that he has received many compliments on the parks;CouncilmanMayercom -mended the City crew for their efforts. Council approved the purchase of a new battery for the City grader, and also author IzedLeadm an Whiting to sign purchase orders of up irt. to $100. Fire Chief Whitney requested permission to tear down the building over the Fire Department well, and rebuild a sm aller , better building, and also to remove the old tower building. Council indicated there would be no problem with this request. Attorney Kanell requested 5 garbage cans be available at the park for the 24th. Mayor Mayer complimented the Jr. Old Timers on the park with their clean-u- p after the 4th. Council discussed the problem of old storage tanks. Chief Whitney indicated he is still waiting for information from the EPA. Councilman Mayer stated these tanks need to be exhuumed to prevent 4-- contamination to the water system. Attorney Kanell Informed the Council that the pink apartments were not picked up at the tax sale, and now belong to the County. Council Instructed Coordinator Kennedy to draft a diplomatic letter to the County requesting removal of this building. Council discussed the water and sewer project, with councilman Romine Inquiring if Council would approve of the engineers proceeding towards getting a no interest loan. Attorney Kanell suggested investigating other options. Attorney Kanell presentedCoun-c- il with a revised business license ordinance. Councilman Florence reaffirmed his feelings that on a reciprocal agreement, more businesses In Beaver could benefit, leaving Milford on the short end. Attorney Kanell indicated thatMil-ford- 's Ordinance has always had this stipulation and that Beaver has just finally adopted it. He further indicated that it could "Improve relations between the cities". Councilman Mayer agreed, stating that he felt there had been enough animosity between Beaver and Milford. Mayor Mayer stated this problem could not be solved by giving them "another break" and recommended rescinding the reciprocal parts of the Ordinance. After lengthy discussion, Council-me- n Florence and Romine voted in favor of rescinding the reciprocal clause, withCouncilmanMa-ye- r voting against. No final decision could be reached without the vote of absent councilmembers. Council approved payment of the bills and payroll, councilman Florence raised concerns with some bills; one being a bill for $30 from Attorney Kanell for his service in reviewing a letter. He also questioned the City donating $250 to the Little League without donatingto other organizations. Mayor Mayer recommended paying this bill, and in the future, ting off all contributions to everyone. Because Councilman Florence could not vote to approve payment on several bills from A&F Electric and UP&L, another Councilman was to be polled later to approve payment. Councilman Mayer made a motion to never approve payment on bills from R.EJX. Electric in Beaver. All voted in favor. Councilman Florence reported on swim lessons at the pool, stating that $768 had been received for 1 month. He suggested after labor is deducted from this am ount, the instructor should receive 20. All voted in favor. Council commended Mr. Magalei on a job well " S ! t : i.-- J ( ) f i - BOUCK TO JULY The Beaver City Council met ln regular session on July 19, ' 1988 at 4:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Robert H. Lee; Councilmembers Paul GO ON "DISCOVERY TOUR'88". Beginning August 1st Project 2000 will take twenty 5th and 7th grade children from around the state on a two week trip to dis- cover Utah. "Discovery Tour '88" will be a chance for these children to find out how other people In Utah live and work and to voice their views on the future of the state. The children were selected from essays they wrote about what it is like to live in Utah. The children wrote about the greatest thing ln their community and their thoughts about the future of the state. Brandon Bouck, who lives ln Milford will be one of the children on the tour. From the Festival of the American West in Logan to coal mines in Price to the Navajo Indian Reservation and the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City it will be a two week odyssey like no other. Project 5000 Director Jennifer Stevens 6ays, "theDiscoveryTour will be a terrific opportunity for the kids. A camera crew from KUTV News will be going along on the tour. They'll come back with an intriguing look at Utah through the eyes of children which will be made into a documentary for broadcast on KUTV later in the fall' 5:02 Pja. The City Recorderreadthemin-ute- s of the July 5, 1988 City Council meeting. After reading and review, Councilman Grimshaw Councilman Anderson moved, seconded, the minutes be approved as read and written. All voted in favor of the motion. A discussion was held on peak demand charges for July 25th holiday. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council Councilman Anderson ask Beaver City's pumpers to voluntarily shut down using their irrigation pump wells from approximately 7:00a.ro, until after the parade. Beaver City Waterm aster Jay Gillies shall shut down Beaver City's culinary wells during this same period. The City Recorder presented an outside the city water and electric application from Leland B. civeafSeri Black. After review of the application, Councilman Smith moved, Councilman Grimshaw seconded, the outside the city application for water and power attached hereto as Exhibit 273A be approved. All voted in favor of the motion. It was the consensus of the City Council the City Recorder shall inform Mr. Black of the difference in rates for the various options of payment. Councilman Hutchings arrived at this time. The City Council reviewed Beaver City's health Insurance contract with the Utah State Retirement Board. After review of the contract. Councilman Robinson moved Councilman Smith seconded, the Beaver City Council authorize The following weather information is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weather Station. Mayor Lee and Recorder Lessings to sign the health insurance agreement with the Public Employees Insurance Group of the Utah State Retirement Board, subject to finding out if retirement funds can be used to pay health insurance claims. A copy of the agreement Is attached hereto as Exhibit 273 B. All voted in favor of the motion. A discussion was held by the City Council ou John's Apparel building rent. After discussion. Anderson Moved, Councilman Councilman Grimshaw seconded, a letter be written to John Powell demanding back rent by August 15, 1988. No partial payments will be accepted by Beaver City. If full payment is not received by August 15, 1988, evictionpro-ceedinwill commence. All voted in favor of the motion. The City Recorder presented a check from Beaver County School in the amount of $10,855.75 Council approved the purchase of ft. of pipe to be used for ball park lighting poles. Council discussed putting a trap shoot near the golf course. Treasurer Kirk was instructed to check on insurance and liability. Councilman Florence reported that since the South Milford Clubhouse had donated $1000 to the pool landscaping, he had granted permission for them to use the pool free for 2 hours; and suggested that other organizations who donate labor should receive the same. Councilman Mayer reported that all but 4 water meters have been installed, and suggested that those who will not install meters should pay the non -- metered rate or have their water cut off. Councilman Mayer suggested holding City meetings once anion-t- h. Attorney Kanell indicated this would mean changing the ordinance as it currently requires having a meeting twice per month; and suggested meeting once a month on a trial basis first. As no further business was brought before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. 18 19 94 92 20 97 21 99 22 23 24 99 as ribution for operation tenance money of Beaver City's pool. A discussion was held on the tentative distribution formula as proposed District. After by the School discussion, Councilman Grimshaw moved. Councilman Hutchings seconded, Beaver City accept the check in the amount of $10,855.75, noting that the check is a seventy-fiv- e percent partial payment and that an adjustment in the distribution formula may be made. The payment is accepted subject to a letter to Beaver County and the Beaver County School District stating Beaver City requests a new distribution formula be put in place that will take into account the following items: (1) The amount of contributions made by the cit ies and community participation; (2) The number of months of operation of the pool; (3) The assessed valuation of the property for the area served by the pool; and (4) The actual construction costs of 52 0 47 49 0 0 0 50 60 63 94 96 T 0 0 55 Precipitation last year to date was 6.08 inches. This year to date 8.76 Inches. BATES TO hehbe: The Drivers License Examiner will be in Milford on August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Library basement. For more 7. information, call 387-550- percent distof the operation and main- 6eventy-fiv- e C0NT, PAGE 4 COL. 1 Milford Valley Cloggers 'IS 'i done. 600 July July July July July July July gs District 25 PRICE 28, 1988 Beaver City Council Minutes Conrad Grimshaw, Anderson, James Robinson, and Val Smith. Also present were City Recorder Hal Lessing and City Manager Gordon Baker. Councilman Sam was absent until Hutchings Brandon Bouck BRANDON 84751 - Thursday, ATTENTION)! Do you like to go exploring? Most of us Do! But exploring old mines can be dangerous. Children and adults have been hurt or killed around old mines. Abandoned mine dangers include underground fires, dark tunnels, poisonous gases, snakes, spiders and scorpions. Also, mine roo!s, walls and ground that covers deep holes can cave in without warning. So, please, stay away from old mines. THIRD ANNUAL RUNWALK A 10k FUN SUCCESS The Hospital sponsored fitness and fun race is agrowing success. About 30 participants joined in the multi -- divisional competition last Monday as part of the Pion- eer Day Celebration. Entries in- children and adults, both male and female. New this year was a centipede division. A centipedeentryismade up of 3 or more individuals connected together in some way and wearing costumes. Cash awards of $50, 25 and 15 were offered for the first 3 places. Winners were The Holly Symond group, 1st; Craw children's group, 2nd; and the Williams children's group, 3rd place. Theodore and Timothy Martin came in first in the men's 10K followed by their father Allen Martin. Youngsters in the 10K were Shaun Martin followed by his cousin Chris Symond. Renie Williams, Lisa Martin and Ruth Smith took 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in the women's 10K. Louise Williams came in first in the 2 mile with Dixie Lamb and Sandy Jesse close behind. Bar-d- y William s took first in the kids division. Josephine Killam andDr. D.A. Symond deserve special recognition for showing us all how cluded to hang in there. Milford Valley Memorial Hospital sponsors this fitness event with all Prize money being donated. Start training now and be a winner next year and for the rest of your life. rr FUEL REQUESTS RATE ADJUSTMENT MOUNTAIN Front row left to right: Chalys Lamb, Kylee Bailey, Ginni Acklin, Cheryl Barnes, Shelby Holm, and Rachel Hardy. Back row: Dawn G. Bridge, Melissa Bridge, Jacque Schow, Stacy Whittaker, Hailey Smith and Courtney Bouck. Not pictured: Jeremy Schow andMegan Myers. The Milford Valley Cloggers attended the National Fiesta Clogging Championships in Spanish Fork.Utah on July 21, 1988. They entered in 5 different The first Catagory was the Same Sex Duet where Melissa Bridge and Jacque Schow won a first place trophy. In the Show Duet Catagory, Melissa Bridge and Chalys Lamb also won a first place trophy. In the Freestyle division, Jacque Schow won a first place trophy in her age division and Melissa Bridge won a first place trophy in her age division and later they were called back to go for Grandchampion and over all, Jacque Schow won a Second Place Grandchampion Trophy and Melissa Bridge won the Grandchampion Trophy. Then we competed in the Line Dance Catagory where the Peewee Team consisting of Cheryl Barnes, Rachel Hardy, Shelby Holm, Mea-ga- n Myers and Jeremy Schow took a first place trophy. The Elementary Team consisting of Chalys Haily Smith and Stacy Whittaker took a first place trophy. The Junior Team also competed in the Open Show Catagory and took a first place trophy. The first place teams were called back to go for Grandchampion where the Junior Team took the Third Place Gr-fun time was had by everyone who attended and we would like to thank Connie Barnes, Mary Jo Holm, and Danean Ellison for taking us up and we would also like to thank Norm and Dixie Lamb for all the effort they put forth to help us out. Cat-agori- es. Lamb, Kylee Bailey and Ginnl Acklin took a third place trophy. The Junior Team consisting of Melissa Bridge, Jacque Schow, Dawn G. Bridge, Courtney Bowk, A Fuel SALT LAKE CITY asked the today Company Supply Utah Public Service Commission to approve a $358,000 reduction in rates for its customers. request was made ln the utility's semiannual filing, which allows the company to adjust rates twice each year to reflect changes in gas -- supply costs. If approved, the adjustment will result in a slight annual decrease of 43 cents for the typical residential customer using 1,150 therms per year. The adjustment Is requested to go into effect August 1. This is the ninth consecutive rate decrease for the utility's Utah customers since 1984. The typical customer's annual bill has dropped more than 10 percent over the last four years. The |