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Show jjxw 2A Emery County Progress Castle ff f if jiiniTf,1"D "nryiPr Dale, Utah Tuesday T yiy roeoin-nu'iKk'- I 1111 I led-cr- al airport. Light bids were received and Commissioner Hatch theconsultantsal the aeronautics division of I DOT and tilt' linn of Jones and Demille irom Kiehlieldwnseho-sena- s the consultant on tlief Itin- - th linpton Airport Layout plan report. T he hid was approved by the commission. commissioners lie 1' f ipi"iri'4i ''9' 1" 'g1 create jobs Continued from PAGE 1A. T it f I'Mi'iH' p y iff f (yi"iry'ir'l'' July 22, 2003 Commission Gardner to the library board and she was approml by tlio oommission. The commission also approml the appointment d of Kerry Bigelow as In the Linen County T raol Human to till the posi-- t ion on the bureau 011 tin eastern sideol he county. 1'he commission discussed bids which were solicited to provide an airport layout plan report and the associated paperwork for the hmlinglon airport. Commissioner Ira llaleh stressed that an airport improvement plan is a prerequisite to reeeiv ing state and dollars lor upgrades at the ''!' r' 'i r,T dis- cussed the Solitude landliil which will bep'in work on the facility in early September, 'i Inland is an eiphl mile stretch vv hicli is two sections vv ide and within tin1 city limits. T tie land is desolate with blue slate hills and an excellent location lor the landliil. The commission has been asked to speak in lavorof the landliil to the natural resources committee lor their process A class permit lias already been issued so the site can accept municipal solid waste Irom within I tab and is tryinp for a class a permit which will enable them to accept waste Irom oilier states, but not any tliinp hazardous. T he commission voiced their support ol the project inch ill p 1 vv vv in Kniery County. The company will seek workers Irom Green River City first and then Irom throughout the county to till available positions. L util a railroad spur can be constructed to the site, the bales of vv aste w ill be trucked to the landliil for a distance of five miles from the old coal spur to the site ol the new landfill It was also mentioned that the patent for the equipment which makes the large bales of waste is held in I tali and the equipment is now beinp used worldwide. It was also mentioned the whole landliil operation was listed as being very safe with little to no chance ol contamination ol ground water The local emergency planning committee was also discussed. ('apt. Kyle Lkker Irom the Kniery County Sherilts 01- ice said they have been meeting every month with the lire district, school district representatives .ind others to discuss emergency plan 111m Lundingis made available through the Homeland Security Act. Deputy .Martin Wil teries, charger and outside antenna and accessories was denied. The commissioners decided they needed to look at the terms of the contract for cell phone reimbursement before a decision could be made on the reimbursement. Ten large, deco- son is the coordinator of the project and the letter of understanding for sen ices is for an assistant lor the program on a 10 month contract. Judy Lang is Deputy Wilsons assistant. The commission discussed fire restrictions at the county owned Bear Creek Campground in Huntington Canyon and it was rative snowflakes were determined that the county would adopt w hat ever restrictions were in force on the land adjacent to the county's property. tiscussion on the water bills on county property in Green River was discussed. It was determined that a letter be written to the Green River City Council requestingthe properties not be listed as commercial businesses so as to reduce costs. Clerk Bruce Funk brought the $2,280. Pat Snowball, personnel director, asked for commission approval for three step increases for two employees, Kathy Jensen in the sheriff's of- 1 fice and Leslie Bolinder, secre- tary to the commissioners. The increases were approved. Commissioner Hatch said he felt like the continued request for increases for employees with excellent performance was out of control. He said everybody is doing an excellent job and that maybe an across the board increase for everyone was a better idea and that the whole system needs to be looked at. He said he didnt have any problem claims and requistions before the commission. Payment to Colonial Flag in the amount of ShaLIIS lor the creation of the county flag was approved. Sheriff Lamar Guymon's claim for cell phone reimbursement for replacement costs in the amount of S2 !)a of his cell phone, bat 1 1 Castle Dale City Discussses Property Lines and By COREY BLUEMEL, Staff Writer DINNER introducing Ribeye StciK New & Reuben Sandwich with Dies A; Popcorn Shrimp ,r tions. the garage cannot be soup, salad, roll A think placed next to the house without potato 15" $4" Come in A check out our new low prices SB East 100 South At the July city council meeting. Castle Dale Councilmen heard a request from a resident to v acute a property line between two pieces of property llial the resident owns. I he resident vv ishes to build a garage and with current zoning regula- G37-550- 0 vacating the property line to expand the loolage and allow for the setback footage to be met. Belore die building permit can be issued, the resident was required togel signatures Irom all neighbors within .1110 leet. giving their approval. All the signatures were obtained, except one. T his lone holdout requires hat a public hearmgbe held to hear comments concerningva-calinthe property line. The council explained the process to the resident ol the advertising and holding the public hearing at the next city council meeting 'I his process g Star Theatre 163 North Main, Huntington, Utah 84528 (435) (7827) 687-STA- R www.startheatre.us j j 1 i ap- proved for decoration at the courthouse during the Christmas season in the amount of the decision on the lot line until the comments can be hoard at the public hearing. will delay Councilman Brad Giles informed the council of another request from a resident for a street light to be placed on a dark corner in the city. The corner is at 120 West GOO North. It was approved that the city request lit is light installation of I tali Bower. City business was next to be addressed. Carolyn Jorgensen presented the council with the bids for the installation and upgrade ol the air conditioner in the city office room. Both bidders said that the aii conditioning cannot be run throughout with the existing duct work. and that these individuals haven't been recognized for a long time. She mentioned that these increases based on performance is kind of neat She said she did not see it as the flood gates being opened and did agree that across the board raises are terrific as well. Commissioner Hatch said he believed they were trying to solve a problem with mobility and it has evolved into a wage issue and that people out in the trenches are putting forth a lot of effort as well. Snowball did agree that across the board raises are easier and that maybe that should be looked at for next year Commissioner Hatch said that honest ev aluations must be taken and kept record of, not only on good performances by employees but also employees whose job performance could use some improvement. for County Fair Clean-u- p be done before the fair. Councilman LaMont Gordon reported that the work to the fans at the swimming pool is complete and they are working well. The work has really with givingthe requested raises. Snowball said she thought the employees w ho had been recommended for increases to date by department heads are desert ing im- proved the conditions there. Giles informed the council that only one small pour remains on the sidewalk projects for this season and the roads are nearly ready to reasphalt. The work on the 3(1 inch drain line is complete and all that remains are a few small repair projects. Dan Councilman Whitclcathcr said there is a need for a welder to finish the pav at the park. I le will be working at the rodeo grounds until the rodeo. The council dismissed for exeeutiv e session to discuss the bids for the cleaning' of the city hall. Upon returning Whiteleather announced that the cleaning' contract had been awarded to the low bidder, Linda Turner. Public Lands Chamber of Continued from PAGE 1A. that the group is not against law enforcement, but the law enforcement that is on the Swell at present is there patrolling illegally closed roads. It is Hawthornes contention that there is inconsistency between state law and the travel plan. Worwood expressed that Congress has instructed the county three times to protect the Swell, The county cannot jump ahead of the process by responding to your letter at the present time, he said. Congress perceives a problem and Congress makes the rules. The county is actively engaged in the roads, said process of Rooms in the city building'would be more efficiently cooled if they were done separately. The council approved the donation of SI 00 to the Miss Km-er- y Pageant and Sot) each for five youth city council members to participate in the Relay for Lite. The money for the youth council would be taken from their budget. Other city business considered was the issuance of a letter to residents requestingthe removal ol recreational vehicles Irom the city streets. Also cleanup plans for Main Street to RS-247- 7 Worwood. F.mvry (Dimly Progress VOICE OF EMERY COUNTY SINCE 1900 Commerce Holds Membership Drive July and August are the months scheduled for the Membership Drive for the Emery County Chamber ol Commerce. All businesses located in Finery and Carbon counties are encouraged to begin their membership. With paid membership they will join dozens of other successful businesses in the area in opportunities for education, sharing experiences, and other assistance in building their businesses. Members may attend monthly member meetings, where guest speakers bring information on a variety of subjects which impact business in Finery County. Members share experiences and knowledge, and develop new friendships and business contacts. Members may also he inv ited to serve on the Chambers governing 50 cents per copy; $22 per year delivered by in Carbon and Emery counties, $27 in Utah, $30 out ol Utah per year b mail Office Hours: Monday 8 00 to noon ; Tuesday - Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m at 190 East Main. Castle Dale, Utah Subscription Hates: earner Classifieds Deadline: Monday at tion 10 00 a m. for Tuesday's publica- Fax (435) (435) editors eeprogress com, publishers eeprogress com. issued once a week at Castle Dale, ) Publication No: (USDS I tah Periodical postape paid at Castle Dale, Utah Postmaster: Send change of address to PO Box 589, Castle Dale, UT Telephone: 381-543- 381-243- 0747-2129- 84513 by the Emery County Progress All is property of light Finely County Progress No part herein may be reproduced without All ptior written consent KO ACSh EATR ES H1 1 71 Ej.Maln)tPricIl31 233j ROW! THEATRE230 West MiniPricl637.-i705ii1irm- J HIKING CROWN Daily 7:30 & 9:45 board, to help assist other businesses. Duringthe membership drive, all new paid memberships will receive a complimentary ticket to the Lamb Fry lor each S100 paid in dues. We encourage all businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce in building our local businesses., said Fric Howes, chamber president. Please led free to contact Jackie Fngerman at Tio-Jlor more inforat email or mation, eehamber(o elv.net. The chamber looks forward to hearing from you." said Fngerman. The Finery County Chamber ol Commerce sponsors the hunt) fry each year at the Fmery County Fair. They are always looking lor volunteers to help N with this huge e cut. If you would like to volunteer in any way, call the chamber office. Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life Goujnaftiafiot'S to two cfa( )' v newest 35 West Main, Castle Dale 381-509- 1 |