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Show PI t, HIE LEAOER4jARLAND lottcr To Etfter KMato M, uil TIMES. Garland Outlines Objections The Garland City Council elected to notify the Tremonton City Council that Garland no longer considers itself an active participant in the proposed upgrading of the Tremonton Sewage Treatment Plant for the following reasons: 1. Garland has a vested interest in the Tremonton Sewage Treatment Plant and should be considered as an active partner with Tremonton. In the opinion of the Garland City Council, Tremonton has either refused or neglected to recognize the viability of this partnership. The "vested interest" is supported by the following facts: d a. Approximately of the cost of the treatment plant and outfalls was paid for by a government grant. Because Garland was participating in this project, d of the grant is approximately attributable to Garland. b. Garland has been paying a service fee of approximately $2.50 per month per connection for sewage treatment and payment on the outstanding debt on the treatment plant. 2. Garland has questioned the account ing used to establish the annual costs of operating, maintaining and amortizing the debt. In the opinion of the Garland City Council, Tremonton has failed to recognize and-o- r refused to conciliate the differences. Garland's position is that if there were errors in the former methods of assessing Garland's sewage treatment fee and the methods are not corrected, Garland could be subjected to excessive sewage treatment costs, levied at the will of another party leaving Garland no effective means of controlling these costs. The Garland City Council bases its position on this matter on the following facts: a. The original treatment plant was constructed as a joint-us- e facility. Tremonton was to be the responsible agent for constructing the treatment plant and the outfall from the plant to Garland's south boundary. Garland was responsible for construction of an outfall from the sugar factory to Tremonton's north boundary. Both communities were to increase their sewage service fees by $3 per month per connection. Garland was to pay Tremonton $2 per month per connection for operation and maintenance and amortization of the treatment plant and outfalls. The other $1 was for amortizing Garland's debt. Tremonton was to use their $3 per month per connection to pay for operation and maintenance and to amortize . the treatment plant, outfalls and their own sewer mains. b. During the latter part of 1969 Tremonton presented data indicating the plant was operating approximately $21,000 d in the red. Garland assumed of the cost and paid $163 per month until the spring of 1972. Garland decided, in March of 1972, to independently verify the costs and purported deficit and requested copies of the financial statements. The documents were not received until the fall of 1974. These statements indicated some possible irregularities and possible errors, the most prominent of which were: e (1) . Charging for a operator when only part-tim- e operators were employed. (2) . Depreciating the total project cost of approximately $450,000 over fifty years instead of amortizing the loan ot approximately $300,000 over a twenty-fiv- e year period. Additional data received in February of 1976 indicated that Garland had actually been paying an average of $2.34 per month per connection and Tremonton had paid approximately $2.11. Thus, Garland paid approximately $0.34 per month per connection in excess of the agreement and Tremonton was $0.89 per month per connection short. This amounts to an excess payment by Garland of approximately $13,954. Tremonton's deficit, if the data is correct, is approximately $107,067. This procedure is contrary to the original agreement between the communities. one-thir- one-thir- one-thir- full-tim- -- It is the opinion of the Garland City Council that Tremonton should make a reconciliation of the treatment plant costs and make the necessary adjustments so as to reflect the intent of the original agreements. 3. Garland was concerned with the haste in which the public hearing was called to present the proposed method of updating the sewage treatment plant as required by the Utah Division of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency. Garland's concern is justified by the continually changing cost estimates as included in Table 1. Garland recognized that their first costs could not be conclusive because at the time of study (October 1974) the ground water was at low ebb. As soon as the infiltration increased (May 1975) Garland performed a third evaluation and presented it in a report dated 30 May 1976. It is the opinion of the Garland Council that the urgency that was stressed in holding the public hearing and submitting incomplete facility plans has resulted in inaccurate data, a serious time lapse, and excessive costs. 4. Garland has not endorsed the 'Facility Plan" prepared by Tremonton because Garland's review of the Facility Plan indicates that there are sufficient inconsistencies. which lead to inaccuracies to cause the Garland City Council to lack confidence in the conclusions and cost projections contained therein. Subsequent letters, adjusting the costs, confuse the issue further and cause the Garland City Council to wonder when the cost increases will cease and the Best Possible Waste Treatment Technology be determined and approved by the Utah Division of Health and EPA. 5. The most recent communication from Tremonton's engineers (14 October 1976) attempts to justify the increased project costs by stating it was necessary to add certain new equipment to the treatment plant that was not in the original "Facility Plan." The facts are that at least two of the items were already included in the Facility Plan; namely, the secondary clarifier and new pumps. The operation and maintenance costs were changed from $7,000 to $26,000 with no apparent justification. The above factors cause Garland to question the accuracy of all data and documents prepared and submitted in behalf of Tremonton. 6. Tremonton engineers have changed the type of treatment facility proposed in the Facility Plan with no apparent justification. The new plan apparently neglects the need for a four acre pond to store the peak flows as was stressed in the Facility Plan. This change has caused Garland to wonder what is the design capacity of the proposed plant? Has the treatment capability been increased to handle the periodic peak flows, thus increasing the project costs? How effective has Tremonton's infiltration-inflowork been? 7. The most recent cost estimates by Tremonton's engineers indicate that it may be more economical for Garland and EPA if Garland proceeded to construct its own treatment facility. 8. Tremonton has failed to communicate and keep Garland informed as to the project development and its cost increases even though Garland has requested to be considered as an active participant. The Garland City Council is of the opinion that: v a. They are entitled prior to its appearance in the newspapers so that they can adequately assess its financial impact on the residents of Garland and discuss it in detail with the Tremonton City Council. b. The majority of the responsibility for this lack of communication can be attributed to the Tremonton attitude that Garland cannot proceed on their own with anEPA grant and the failure of Tremonton's engineers to communicate with Garland's engineers. 9. The Garland City Council is of the opinion that sufficient changes have been made in the type of treatment and in the project costs to challenge the accuracy of the existing Facility Plan and thus warrant a new study to determine the most economical solution using the Best Practicable Waste Treatment Technology as it will affect Garland. 10. Garland cannot proceed with their phase of the project until the cost of sewage treatment is confirmed. Garland has been delayed for over a year because of the changes in the "Facility Plan" and the fact that as of 26 October 1976 the plan has not been approved by EPA. - W"f' 9T hr'r to happily and look forward the the assumption of and participation in the respons-of ibilities and privileges membership in our great American democracy. I am thankful to live in a country where we can be free to have an education in things that are important and the freedom to do what we know is right. 4wjm r ( This Bicentennial Year we must pause and give thanks to our "Founding Fathers" for the great external sacrifice they performed for their families and all the citizens of this great country. This Thanksgiving Season may we be ever grateful to them and our Eternal Father for our life, liberty and pursuit of happiness we enjoy in Box Elder County. Homebound and hospitalized children are to be found in every school within the district; their school years are too valuable a learning time to be lost because of inadequate educational opp ' Here's Info li - .. ' " JSmJ rbwiJS Am MAX MASON has signed a proclamation proclaiming the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas, Home and Family Month in Tremonton. Proclamations are being sent to all communities in the county by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Brigham City. The purpose of the month is to "bring peace and family love into your lives," an Eagle spokesman said. Shown with the mayor (at right) are Lynn Hunsaker, Worthy President, Fraternal Order of Eagles, BE Aerie 2919, and Jane Nobles, president of the MAYOR ortunities. I am thankful each morning for being able to get out of bed and just walk. Many of the homebound and hospitalized students aren't granted this blessing. I am thankful I am not Ladies' Eagle's Auxiliary, confined for months in a full body cast and unable to turn over in bed. I am thankful I am not confined at home or hospital in a wheelchair with a traction device attached to my head and back. I am thankful for all the excellent medical help we have in this country and for the two beautiful hospitals with their modern equipment and gracious nursing services that are ready to serve all the citizenry, and especially the school children of the district. I am thankful also for the other hospitals and doctors in northern Utah that render specialized services to our In District Homebound, Hospitalized Need Teaching As IVeJ ers and administrators feel the need for the professional maturation of school programs for children confined to their homes or in the Among the children served by special education in the Box Elder County School District are the homebound and the hospitalized. Teach hospital. Education n time to be thankful But for what? Star-Gazgot to thinking about that this week as I hurried around like a turkey with its head cut off trying to get everything done so I could enjoy my annual bout with indigestion. Maybe its the recently concluded political season that makes everybody so pessimistic. Politicians who aren't in office yet are not- orious for telling us how bad things are while those in office spend their time telling use how good things are. In this case, the man won. Maybe we've all got a post election hangover. But there are a lot of- be thankful for. For one thing,' old Star-Gazis thankful that somebody hasn't yet succeeded in thffigfto I making Thanksgiving a three-daweekend. It still j y j ; comes on Thursday so you 5I know right where to look for ? it. Star-Gazis also thankful that the Tremonton merc- s. hants are still sensible enough to feel that the ; lying in bed all this long time. Just to pick up the phone and say, "hello," builds up their spirits and hastens their return throw caution to the wind, hide the bathroom scales, welcome the family home and have at it. Thankfully, that's the way it is in the Star-Gazclan. A Primary song leader in 's ward the other little day asked a wide-eye- d child during song practice "What do you do at Grandma's on Thanksgiving." to school. May each of us take time to give thanks for our blessings this Thanksgiving Season is the wish of the Home-bounand Hospitalized Teacher of Box Elder School d District. Eight new hospitals built by the Veterans Administration during the past five years provide almost 4,300 beds. Gaird That TV Published every Thursday by the Leader Publishing Co. at 10 North 1st West, Tremonton, Utah. Box Subscription rate: Elder. Cache, and Oneida $5.50 per year, all other areas $6.00 per year. Second Class Postage paid at Tremonton, Utah 84337. J0D OPENINGS j CONSTRUCTION I WORKERS j RECEPTIONIST students. I am thankful for the Administration, Teachers and Secretaries from the various schools for their support and interest in the students while they are away from the classroom, as the stomach. Grandmas are those people who refuse to believe that the average human is incapable of eating at least a small serving of at least ten different desserts following a huge Thanksgiving Day main course. Women, that's another is thankful thing Star-Gazfor. I'm thankful for those sensible women who are still capable of clearing the table and doing the dishes after the Thanksgiving meal while the men slink away to unhitch their belts a notch as they, settle down for a few hours of football and maybe a nap somewhere along the way. Thanksgiving should be a once-a-yefling where you I SECRETARY COOX CLERK TYPIST STEN0 er Star-Gazer- "Cut Off All persons filing i claims must do so . the turkey's before 3 p.m. I 1 head," she replied earnestly- She may not have the whole idea down yet, but she's got the basic premise JOB SERVICE straight. Star-Gaz- er hopes every- 26 out there has as nice a Thanksgiving as he does. See more of you next week. one ST. TREMONT TREMONTON, UTAH Christmas season shouldn't i start until the Thanksgiving dishes are done and the MERCURY has had a chance to work. Grandma's are another vnice thing. What would i Alka-Seltz- i i LINCOLN Thanksgiving be without i 'em? They're the force that turns the world and excites Serving Bear River Valley ; THE an er A I be that each child will develop intellectually, socially and emotionally, as well as physically. It is only as these basic needs are met that each child with or without a physical handicap can live w " must integrated part of the child's total treatment program in the student becomes very lonesome and discouraged MAIN THEATRE i r zn I By Thad Poulter Garland City Councilman Fielding lEOTDraffl?S Signs About Weiv Transfer During November's regof the Fielding Town Board a resolution was passed transferring ownership of the new hospital. Mel Foxley, chairman of the North Box Elder HospitBy S. Dwane Ovard al Association attended the Many people have asked me if they will be able to take the meeting. The resolution $30 per exemption (not including blind or over 65) from their transferred ownership in the federal income tax liability for the year of 1976. hospital from the NBEHA to The answer is YES, with the following changes. The credit Intermountain Health Care, is increased to $35 or 2 percent of the first $9,000 taxable Inc. In other business, Karl M. income, whichever is larger. Let's suppose you have a $10,000 taxable income and 10 King, town president, announced that copies of an exemptions. 10 exemptions times $35 equals $350 history of Fielding 2 percent times $9,000 taxable income is $180 are now available from You select the larger and deduct the $350 from your tax bill. board member, G. Emerson However, let's assume the same facts except you only have Earl, at Earl's Market. two exemptions. A copy of the history, 2 exemptions times $35 equals $70 written by Millie Welling, 2 percent times $9,000 taxable income is $180. will be given upon request to You are entitled to deduct the larger or the $180 from your each family living within the tax liability. city limits. Additional copies Any excess over and above the tax you owe is NOT and copies to those living refundable. outside of the city limits will This General Tax Credit is extended for the years of 1976 be available at $2.50 each. and 1977. 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