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Show V U I s Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday March 18, 2003 3A Workforce Services Continued from PAGE 1A. state director of workforce services and told them at that time she would be there when the new building was finished. Blaine Crawford, deputy director of workforce services, spoke at the open house and said he visited Emery County a lot as a youth. He had a grandfather who lived in Castle Dale. I hated to come over here because theres not as much activity in Castle Dale as in Price for a youth. A couple of years ago I came over to the workforce services building and got out at a grocery store in a strip mall. It was not a desirable place but the quality of the people working here more that made up for the location. Things have changed in Emery County with the gas wells and the population growth. Its not about a new building though, I l its about people and building relationships. We deal with people wrho are not at a great time in their lives. They are having a little trouble and its great to be able to lend a helping hand to get beyond the hurdle. The new building will help lend better access for the whole county to get the help they need and w ere glad for that to happen. Fish said the morale of the whole team has changed since moving into the newr building. It has increased our ability to provide good services to our clients and enlarged our services and accessibility. She also described some of the services available at the workforce services. At the p center job seekers can search online services w hich are available at jobs.utah gov This website helps to connect job seekers and employers. Job seekers can also receive help in writing a resume and can also access the internet site of Americas job bank. The DWS also of self-hel- fers workshops for job seekers to help them in their job search. They are taught how to fill out resumes and how to succeed at a job interview. One of the features of the new building is an onsite training center for the DWS employees, in the past employees have had to go to other DWS offices for training. Employees will receive needed training without leaving the building. Another feature of the new building is the spacious conference area for meetings. This area is also being made available to the general public for any meetings they might need to hold. The local ATV club has already made use of the facility. The entire building is wheelchair accessible and easier for those with handicaps to use. Employees meet with clients in private cubicles which aids the client in feeling comfortable with their surroundings. Sensitive issues are dealt with in the privacy of offices which are available for the use of all employees and their clients. vices like medicaid and food stamps, the old job service, JTPA and the office of child care were all combined under one umbrella to increase the quality of life for individuals while becoming employable. Fish believes this combining has been a good move. Its a wonderful thing, providing supportiv e services w hile people progress. With the new agency I think w e are duplicating services less and can plan more for career development. Its a good process, said Fish. We also offer training services, we have money available to those who are eligible to help them further their training and employability; these services could include helping them obtain a associates devocational gree, training and other related training to enhance their skills and obtain better paying jobs. We also offer classes in lifeskills and general reception area the general public at no cost. We offer an array of opportunities. Fish said that the employees all have an enthusiasm for their jobs and are delighted w ith the new facility. Emery County Employment Center staff are: Susan Sitterud, supervisor, Wayne Tuttle, information specialist, Karla Powell, employment counselor; Margaret fielding, employment counselor; Dale Roper, business consultant; A awaits the client as they come in the door. Computers are also available for job seekers to check the jobs on the website. The job seeker will be assisted in any wray possible to aid in their job search. Another service offered at DWS is the skills testing of clients for employers Numerous tests are given to match clients with skills to employers with open positions. The Castle Dale office was in line for a new facility when funding became available and it has been in the planning stages for the last five years. Five agencies were combined to create the Department of Workforce Services. The department of human services and supportive ser two-ye- assertiveness, The taxes on the building are $3,401.84 and $25.01. The out- - standing taxes are five years I overdue and Wilson requested a partial or complete abatement of the taxes owed on the property. Commissioner Hatch said it w'as a worthwhile project. The commissioners agreed to abate 50 percent of the taxes ow ed on the property. Wilson said they will resale the property when the necessary cleanups have been completed The next item on the agenda was Paul Jensen from the Em-- ; ery County Theatre with a request for a donation. They will present the musical Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat on April 10, 11, 12 and 14. The commission approved a $250 donation to the theatre. The next item on the agenda was Ken Michie discussing the bonds and grant. Commissioner Sitterud read the information on the bonds. The amount of the bond is $162,000. Michie said the jail property and The building boasts a new conference room for staff meetings and public meetings as well it is available for budgeting classes, how not to be a victim, communication and many others these are available to Debby Orton, employment coun- selor; Debra Warrington, em- ployment counselor, Debbie Thornton, eligibility specialist, Debbie Smith, eligibility specialist; Elizabeth Thorpe, eligibility specialist, Vicki Jensen, employment counselor and Kay Early, green thumb Commission Continued from PAGE 2A ar end and approve missioners approved the resolution. The next item w7as the consideration and approval of a resolution confirming the sale and hopefully the CIB will those terms. The com- the courts have had interesting financing and the courts building is a state facility on which the state will pay a lease. The jail was built with mineral lease money without cost to the taxpayers of the county. The facility itself was not built with county taxpayer monies. He said the lease agreement being entered into has favorable financing at 2.5 percent over a 20 year period. The grant is larger than the loan and doesnt have to be paid back. The closing date for the bond is March 28. The resolution was adopted by the commissioners. The next item wras the consideration and approval of a resolution confirming the sale and authorization of the issuance of $1,000,000 general obligation public purpose bonds, series 2003A of Castle Valley Special Service District and related matters. Michie explained this bond as being authorized in a bond election with this being the first in that series and it needs to be paid back in 10 years. Michie and Darrel Leamaster have been workingwith the CIB to improve the terms of the bond to pay the bond back on the long authorization of $2,100,000 in general obligation sewer bonds, Series 2003B of CVSSD and providing for related matters Michie explained that this bond was purchased by Zions Bank at 3.76 percent interest and must be paid off by March of 2012. This bond was sold on the open market. Both bonds will close on March 2 1 CVSSD will inv est the money and the actual construction of the sewer project will begin in one year. The resolution was approv ed by the commission. The next item w as the filling of the three vacancies on the Emery County Special Service District 1 board The names of Bevan Wilson, Kent Petersen and Dean King were approved to fill these vacancies. The next item on the agenda was the appointment ofVernell Row lev to the CVSSD administrative control board. The next item w as the discussion of the board of adjustments. It was decided that they would begin the process to fill these openings. Commis- . Friends and associates gathered for the open house at the new workforce services building on 550 West Highway 29 in Castle Dale. sioncr Hutch suggested staggering the terms for these vacancies The next item on the agenda was the consideration and approval of amendment number 3 to the economic adjustment strategy grant 'Hus w ill extend the LI) grant to July 2003 w Inch w ill extend the time the grant has to be spent bis grant is for the incubator building The next item on the agenda was the approval of the standard contract agreement between Emery County and the I tali State I niversity for extension sen ices T he next item was the approval of the cheek edit man for the road department. list, additional claims, requisiThe next commission meettions and dispositions ComHatch missioner encouraged ing will be held on April 1 at 4 to the bills heads get department in on time so they can be paid in a timely manner Commissioner Kolford expressed concern for credit card payments to Walmart lie stressed that the county purchase available items w ithin the county w lienev er possible Pat Snowball, personnel director, presented the name of Chris Hansen as a deputy treasurer in the treasurers office. 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