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Show oPROpRE mm AGGgSSIVE UTAH PRESS 3RD S. SLC, UT 841U 46? E. BEAT RAILROAD ttSSN CENTfSpt 0896-331- 2) VOLUME 90 NO. 24 PUBLISHED at MILFORD, UTAH 84751 - Thursday, June 14, 1990 Beaver County Residents Paid in State Income $861,358 Residents of Beaver County paid $861,358 is Utah state individual income taxes last year, according to a study released by Utah Foundation, the private tax research This organization. amount averaged $552 per return filed. In return for these tax payments, schools in Beaver County received $2,203,292 in state school aid. In other words, Beaver County received $1,341,934, or 155.8 percent more than it paid in state income taxes to support the school aid program. According to the Foundation report, the state individual income tax is one of the taxes earmarked for the state uniform school fund which is maintained to equalize educational for opportunities children throughout the state. In addition to the state individual income tax, the uniform school fund receives revenue from the corporate income tax, the liquor excise (school lunch) tax, excess property tax revenue from several wealthy school districts, earnings on school land investments miscellaneous taxes, and transfers from the state general fund. Because of these other revenues going into me uniform school fund, the state aid distributed to the various school districts exceeds the state individual income tax paid in most Utah counties. In a few counties (Emery, Salt Lake, and Summit Counties), however, the state aid received is less than the a total of paid.- - Foundation analysts point out that 1,560 state income tax returns were adjusted gross income of $25,577,000, or an average of $16,396 per return. Approximately 55.8 1 percent of the returns filed in Beaver County reported adjusted gross income of $15,000 or less, 18.6 percent income of $15,001 to 9.9 percent income of $25,000, $25,001 to 35,000, 9.1 percent income of $35,001 to $50,000, 5.6 percent income of $50,001 to 75,000, 1.1 percent income of $75,001 to $100,000, and Zero percent of income of more than $100,000. Taxes reported on the 1988 tax returns reflect the changes made by the 1987 Utah Legislature and the subsequent adjustments made by the special session of the 1988 Legislature which met in July, 1988. The net effect of these changes was to increase the state income tax burden for high income taxpayers and many single individuals and to reduce the tax burden for groups and families with a large number of children. In fact, many families were completely removed from the tax roles by these actions. Of all state returns filed in Utah last year, 89 percent reported a gross income of $50,000 or less, while 11 percent reported a gross income of more than $50,000. This 11 percent however, paid $288 million, or 46 percent of all state income taxes collected for 1988. At the other extreme, 42 percent of the returns listed a gross income of $15,000 or less. Only 4 percent of all tax payments came from this group. The study ob-- . serves that some of the returns reporting income of less than :15,000 inay have been filed by students and others working in and-o- r part-tim- e temporary jobs in order to claim a refund for taxes which had been withheld during the year. low-inco- low-inco- low-inco- ' 1 145 01 1 J VtOt t 7, T In 1988, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) lost two billion dollars on the sale of foreclosed properties.. 2-- -- -- Roberts & Davis Jerold D. Roberts and Raymond Davis will face county voters in a primary battle for the Democratic Party candidacy for the position of Beaver County Treasurer. With the announced retirement of long-tertreasurer Rondo Democratic the party convention Farrer, Saturday June 2nd was faced with n a choice between these two Beaver residents for the m well-know- 24-ho-ur in Primary party Run-O- Nevertheless, it's been proposed the FHA relax its standards and cover more prospective home buyers for more expensive houses. Many of these may end up dumped at 25 cents on the dollar, driving down property values in the neighborhood, explain the experts at the National People's Action coalition. Please Help!! Upon request Beta Upsilon Sorority will be placing donation cans in area businesses to help raise financial support for Tug Thompson. . Even with insurance there will still be huge medical expenses tind your generous donations will help Tom and Julie cope with this part of the tragedy. Tug has a long road to recovery ahead of him. Our prayers are with him and his family. slot. If percent of the voting delegates had chosen one con- testants over the other, a primary election would not have been necessary. However, both men were viewed with sufficient favor to make the fall ballot a requirement for an Interesting ' and spirited campaign this summer. Look hereto as Exhibit B regarding 911 service within Beaver County. The Beaver City Council studied the agreement for water service to The the South Interchange. agreement was studied at length. After review, minor changes were instructed to be made to the document. The agreement was tabled for changes to be made on the original document. Mr. Michael Riley met with the City Council and signed the Notice of Award for installation of 21 inch secondary water system pipeline. A copy of the signed notice of award is attached hereto as Exhibit C. After review of the timetable for completion of the project, it was the consensus of the City Council that the notice to proceed will be issued not later than July 10, 1990. Mr Clair Lee and Ms. Betty Miller met with the City Council Christmas reviewed and decorations and a proposed Philo T. Farnsworth statue project After review of the two projects, Councilman Bradshaw moved, Dalton seconded, Beaver City place in its fiscal 1991 budget, $2,000 for purchase of additional Christmas decorations. All voted in favor of the motion. The Philo Farnsworth project was reviewed. After review, it was the consensus of the City Council, Beaver City will budget $4,500 iin its fiscal 1991 budget for mis project The Beaver City Council complimented the Travel Council for all the work they have done for the betterment of Beaver City. It was the consensus of the City Council that Beaver City place in its fiscal year 1991 budget, $10,000 for payment to Beaver County for dispatch service. ff 70 REMEMBER Milford Trap Club will hold practice and Fun Shoots every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the trap club. Everyone is invited to participate. For more information call or 387-281- 4. 387-28- MENS & LADIES SCRAMBLES IS ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS STARTING AT 5:00 P.M. Car-valh- ' Southern Utah Federal Credit Union to close Two Offices Pipeline for utilities annual tax. A copy of the exacting ordinance is hereto attached as Exhibit A. The ordinance shall become effective August 1, 1990. All voted in favor of the motion. After of review recommendations of Police Chief Lynn Cartwright, Councilman Robinson moved, Anderson seconded, John Isaacson be taken off the standard 6-- month probationary period and his salary be increased $50.00 per month effective June 1, 1990. All voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Lee informed the City Council that Mr. Craig Davidson was appointed as Hospital Administrator. Mayor Lee requested the City Council ratify the appointment of Mr. Davidson. Councilman Anderson Moved, Bradshaw seconded, the Beaver City Council ratify the appointment of Craig Davidson as Beaver Valley Hospital Administrator. All voted in favor of the motion. Sheriff Kenneth Yardley, COunty Commissioner Chad Johnson and County Attorney Leo Kanell met with the City Council to explain the County's position on dispatch service. Sheriff Yardley explained the dispatch service in detail. The operation of Enhanced 911 service was explained was explained to the City Council. After review of the Enhanced 911 resolution regarding emergency telephone service as presented by Leo Kanell, Councilman Dalton moved, Bradshaw the Council seconded, City authorize Mayor Lee and Recorder to sign Resolution E911 emergency authorizing telephone system in cooperation with Beaver County, and also sign the Interlocal Agreement attached 0 TO approve the purchase of a grader Kathleen Jones and Pat Nelson blade, not to exceed $400.00. representing the Library Board at Councilman Carvalho seconded the the request of the Council motion, and all voted in favor of the discussed their plans for the motion. library. Mrs. Jones reported on Councilman Sower motioned to plans for lighting, electrical plugs authorize Mayor Florence to sign and improvements to the basement Resolution "Resolution to area. Mayor Pro-teRomine Enhance Emergency 911 with stated his concerns over the Councilman Beaver County", allotment of $1,900.00 which is in Whitney seconded the motion, and the State Treasurer Account until all voted in favor of the motion. the $38,000 improvement project Councilman Sower presented a bids are received. Councilman bid for the equipment shed which is Sower motioned to approve the to be ready by June 8th. installation of one outlet and defer Councilman Sower motioned to any other spending until the bids approve the advertisement for a o are received, Councilman police officer being P.O.S.T. seconded the motion, and all Certified, Councilman Carvalho voted in favor of the motion. seconded the motion, and all voted Leadman Whiting was instructed in favor of the motion. to arrange for the installation. Councilman Whitney motioned to Joey Leko and Gary Mayer up to $300.00 to be given to approve Old United the representing Lions CLub for picnic tables to the Timers approached the COuncil for be located in various locations in help with the funding of the the City to be paid after July 1, fireworks on the Fourth of July. 1990. Councilman Sower seconded Mr. Leko asked the Council to the motion, and all voted in favor of budget an amount for the display the motion. each year as many people come In other business Recorder was from surrounding communities to instructed to draft a letter thanking watch the fireworks. Council stated the ESA Sorority for cleaning up that they would look at next years the five mile stretch of highway by budget. Councilman Sower motioned to .the City Dump. Councilman Sower requested a letter be written to TCI approve the bid from Bill Johnson Cablevision about concerns over for repair of the walking beam for the bad television reception and the dump truck at $1,660.00 and of the system. Attorney purchase $240.00 to repair the brakes if Kanell was instructed to give his needed. Councilman Whitney Councilman Carvalho opinion. seconded the motion, and all voted to of a motioned the refund approve in favor of the motion. business license to Godfriedson's, Councilman Sower motioned to Councilman Sower seconded the approve the bid from Kevin's Auto motion. All voted in favor of the to repair the clutch on the utility motion. Councilman Sower to come from the truck, money to the donation motioned of accept Councilman-CarvalWater Department.ho " the weather station building from" seconded the motion and Councilman NOAA, Whitney all voted in favor of the motion. motion. All voted in ' seconded the Councilman Whitney motioned to favor of the motion. Beaver City Awards Bid on Secondary Per bid advertising, bids were opened for installation of 21 inch pipe paralleling the Canyon Road. The following bids were opened: Ruesch Excavating - $43,449.80; bond optional performance $1,075.00; for a total price of $44 24.80. Riley Construction $31,700.00; optional performance bond - 634.00; for a total price of $32,334.00. After review of the bids, Councilman Robinson moved, Dalton seconded, Beaver City COundl authorize Mayor Lee to sign the Notice of Award to Riley Construction for installation of the pipeline in the amount of $32,334.00 which would be signed after review by the City Engineer to ascertain that the bid is in compliance with bid specifications. The notice to proceed would be Issued after the performance bond is in place. All voted in favor of the motion. The City Engineer Tim Jones reviewed the bids. After review, it was ascertained by the Engineer that Riley Construction's bid was in compliance with bid specification. Mayor Lee signed the Notice of Award in opening Meeting. Riley was requested to come to the meeting later to sign aceptance of the award. It was the consensus of the City Council, Mayor Lee be authorized to sign Scholzen Products partial pay request No. 1 in the amount of for materials on the $262,005.34, secondary water system. The City Council reviewed an Ordinance which would implement a 6 percent utility tax on telephone services and natural gas services within Beaver City. After review of the Ordinance, Councilman Dalton Bradshaw seconded, moved, Beaver City adopt Ordinance Chapter 59, an ordinance providing 25 DATES Library Board ! Water PRICE Milford City Meets with FACTS & FIGURES Taxes Last Year state ineom4ax MINING "AGRICULTUP Volunteer! Be an active part of your community Join the Fire Department or EMT Ambulance Southern Utah Federal Credit recently announced the closure of its office in Minersville, effective June 15, 1990. The Credit Union recently conducted a study of the profitability of each of its branches on a individual basis, and concluded that the branch offices in Minersville and Washington, Utah were costing more to keep open than they were earning for credit union members. The management and the Board of Directors felt that it was not responsible to continue to subsidize these branches at the expense of the members of the credit union, in general, and. therefore made the decision to close the branches. The Branch office in Milford will Union remain open with Randee Mellor and Deanna Munk to serve the member's needs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Another recent change in the Credit Union operation has been the elimination of agriculture loans from the types of loans offered. Credit Union's main area of service to their members is in the area of consumer loans, not business loans. Southern Utah Federal Credit Union, therefore, does not offer business or agriculture loans to its members. They will continue to offer a variety of consumer loans to members, including automobile, signature, VISA credit card, overdraft and VISA Debit card and mortgage loans. nilferd Community Pride Marie Florence The Milford Recreation Committee has put together Three Softball Tournaments, a dance, and raffles to be held during the summer months in Milford. They hope to provide entertainment for the citizens, good clean fun for the teams participating, and perhaps earn a few dollars to help towards putting in the new ball fields in the Recreation Complex, North of the High School where the old race track was located. In large cities entertainment is provided for you. If you have the money, you're only problem is trying to decide where to go, and how much money you want to spend. Here in rural America, we have to make our own fun. Sometimes it takes alot of work putting something together before the fun can start. Yet it's in the planning, working and building together where we also find enjoyment. When our projects are done, we can stand tall and realize we accomplished something that will benefit others for years to come. So it was with our beautiful swimming pool complex, which is now completed - yet was only a dream a few short years ago. Even those who don't swim contributed in many ways so others could benefit. Knowing the kind of people that live in our community nothing is impossible to accomplish. If we all join together and support these up coming events to improve our area - we can all be part of a winning team! Men's Softball June Tournament 12 teams. Dance by July Justice. 1 Softball Tournament July 22-2- 20-2- Co-E- August 4 Softball Tournament There will be concessions sold at all these activities plus there will also be raffles for some nice prizes: BMX Bike, Bats, Ball Gloves, Patio Furniture, k Etc. Come out and support your town and have some fun! the year 1880 for swimming lessons at the Milford Swimming Pool or call Marv Magalei for additional information. Sign-u- p ANY INDIVIDUALS IN- TERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TIME FOR THE MILFORD RECREATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE MILFORD CITY OFFICE. Womens Softball League will start in July. Sign up NOW! ! ! For more information contact Marv Magalei. MILFORD RECREATION MEN'S SOFTBALL The Milford Men's Softball League will begin play Friday, June 6th at the Milford Softball field. Game times will be 7 : 00, 8 :05, and 9:15 p.m. ,., Thoseinterestedin participating that have not been contacted, may contact one of the following individuals: Steve Kinross, Keith Kennedy, Rick Rose, Mark Whitney, Steve Gilllns, Russell Holm, and Reed Carter. The Union Pacific United Employee Club No. 33 will be holding their Steak Fry on Saturday, June 16th at Richmond Hall. Anyone interested in helping get the New Clubhouse ready please come down ar One O'clock to work. Ladies and men both. Social will be at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Bring Steak & Dishes, Price $1.25. NEW HOURS!!! a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Care and Share Commodities on June 14, 10 1990. FOURTH THE CELEBRATION JULY OF MINERIN SVILLE The theme this year is the Heart Beat of America (Home, Family, Work & Play). We encourage everyone to make a float for the parade. line-u- p for the Parade will be at 9:30 a.m. and the parade will begin at 10:00a.m. There will be a program following the parade at the church. A barbeque Beef Dinner will be sold at noon. Children's sports will begin at about 2:00 p.m., followed by swimming and soft ball games. JOIN IN OUR CELEBRATION FOR FREEDOM MILFORD SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE ADULT LAP SWIM EVERY DAY FROM 8 A.M. 6-- GENERAL SWIM EVERY DAY FROM 5 P.M. MONDAY SWIM SATURDAY GENERAL THRU FROM 6-- 8 P.M. LADIES SWIM ON MONDAY, AND FRIDAY WEDNESDAY, FROM 2 NOON. 10-1- SWIMMING MANAGER. LESSONS SEE 3-- uoEccome In LADIES GOLF IS EVERY TUESDAY AT 10:00 A.M. the population of the United States was POOL RENTAL $30.00 PER HOUR. "p'F prr i Z T A subenption to the a 1 Beaver County News 1 I Best hthein Townl A f Bargain 50,155,783. |