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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday September 21, 2004 3A Commission the springs and look at subsidence in Box Canyon with the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining officials. Continued from PAGE 1A. The East Mountain SITLA project which includes a well pad for drilling and also a timber harvest has been appealed by the Utah Environmental Congress. Nyman said the use fires have been doing good in burning downed wood. The sixrmile road has been closed and when some hazardous trees have been cut the road will be reopened. The comment period for the reevalu-- ; ation of inventoried roadless areas ended on Aug. 31. Commissioner Ira Hatch wondered why the areas had to be evaluated again when they didnt qualify under the Wilderness Act. Nyman explained that with the national forest management act they are required to keep reevaluating areas for any changes that may have taken place. Commissioner Hatch also requested a copy of the second draft on the Quitchupah road. Nyman suggested to the commission that they take advantage of the Healthy Forests act and submit projects the local govern-- , ments would like to see completed on the forest. This could include projects on the beetle killed forests. Nyman recommended specific projects which includes treatments on a few can- yons at a time. Commissioner Hatch expressed his dismay that the beetle kill has continued into Huntington Canyon and the trees there next season will be as brown as those on the Joes Val-- ; ley side of the mountain. He ex-- ; pressed his frustration with the environmental movements which protested any chance for harvesting of those beetle in-- ; fested trees before the infesta- tions grew to the epidemic we are experiencing now on the forest. He also encouraged the forest service to keep the boat ramp at Huntington Reservoir in mind. Nyman said everything has been done towards that end and now they are just waiting for some funding of the project. The forest service wishes to work with the county to obtain funding for the boat ramp, much the same as funding has been secured for the low water boat ramp at Joes Valley. Commissioner Drew Sitterud said the work on the low water boat ramp at Joes Valley will begin on Sept. 15. Under concerned citizens, Gary Petty spoke about the Quitchupah road. He was concerned that the needs of the cattlemen in the area are not being adequately addressed. Commissioner Hatch said they are still waiting to see the second draft document, but the commission is supportive of the cattlemen and had requested cattle underpasses be put in along the road and also requested that the road be closed at various times when the cattle were beingtaken up and brought down. The draft document will be reviewed and if the needs of the cattlemen are not addressed adequately then the commission will work to make the wishes of the cattlemen known. The bids for the concrete work on the fuel tanks for the road department was awarded to Ernie Jensen for a bid of $ 1 1 , 260. At 5 p.m. the public hearing for the proposed amendments to the Emery County general plan was held. Attorney Alan Thorpe explained the proposed changes to the audience. No public comments were made. The hearing closed and returned to commission meetingwhere the proposed changes to the county plan were approved. The commissioners gave their reports to the audience. Commissioner Gary Kofford said he had attended a meeting in Emery City with the water users. They were concerned about the disappearance of water in their springs. A field trip will be held on Sept. 4 to ride Commissioner a meet-in- g had the with they Ferron City Kofford also mentioned Continued from PAGE 1A. homeowners association for the Fillmore subdivision. Apparently there are some zoning questions which need to be addressed in the future. Attorney Thorpe will be looking into the situation for the county. council aware of the rules and procedures and identify any WTongdoing. Ferron did very well on the audit. Roberts explained the management letter and how it pertains to internal controls of the council to protect the city. The auditors are bound by state law to report any infraction of state law automatically during the audit process. The management letter helps the council maintain control of the eity!s assets. The audit findings wrere that Ferron had twro areas of concern where the expenditure exceeded the revenue. To remedy this problem, the council was encouraged to open the budget and increase funding in the areas where it is needed before the need arises. Roberts w'ent on to explain that state law requires all funds be deposited within three days of receipt. This is not always happening in one area of the citys control. By complying with this law, the city is safeguarded. One added suggestion that Roberts made was for the city to examine its policy on spouses Commissioner Hatch reported that he had attended the insurance board meeting in Salt Lake. He also attended a planning meeting with the state where they introduced the new people working on the issue. They also requested information on the closed roads in the county and public lands director, Ray Petersen will provide them with the requested RS-24- Commissioner Hatch also attended planning meetings on risk management for planning and zoning and workers compensation to learn things the county can do to make it less vulnerable and also save money Hatch also reported that he attended Gene Dunhams funeral in Green River as a representative of the county. Dunham wms a long-tim- e resident of Green River and active in water and soil issues. Hatch also reported that the Phase II document for the Huntington North Reservoir has been released. Commissioner Sitterud reported on the draft resource management plan and the BLM meetings he attended in Castle Dale, Green River, Price and Salt Lake. He said the Salt Lake meeting drew the greatest crowd with a lot of SUVVA representation. traveling with Ferron and was very impressed with the condition of the citys cemetery. Jean Morlan, who wmrks at the cemetery wms highly commended for the absolutely beautiful cemetery in Ferron. The council heard from Brandon Singleton concerning his Eagle Scout project that is at the cemetery Singleton gave the cost estimate and the completion projection, and the council approved. ture date. Councilman Bennett also informed the council of his actions in requesting Royce Stilson to provide an estimate of what the cost would be to get the old fire station up to code for use or sale. The council tabled any action on the old fire station until this information is available. Councilperson citys website. This agreement would be in affect for three years. The council agreed to meet with the companys representative at the Utah League of Cities and Towns conference The council also approved giving before signing the agreement.' the Horse group from Ferron The council then ratified the a donation to help with a compeapproval of a warranty deed for tition that will be held in twro right of way from Robert weeks. Also approved by the Killpack to access the city wacouncil wms the appointment of ter tank property. This was done Suzanne Larsen as the Ferron in an emergency situation by Youth City Council advisor. three council members when the n Sansevero Mayor cell tower was in jeopardy. opened two bids concerningthe A new personnel policy was Peach Days concessions. Both discussed. The council approved bids were accepted as they were making changes in the present for different concession stands. policy concerning responsibilCouncilman Joe Trenery reity for spouse travel and meals viewed Peach Days assignments. when the spouse accompanies a Utah Local Governments Trust councilmember on a business Vehicle Schedule was reviewed. trip for city business. The council approved the elimiCouncilman Randy Fox nation of several vehicles from stated that Price Metal Salvage the insurance. wall be setting up a crusher for Councilman Bennett in- old cars to clean up the city Price formed the council of a converMetal Salvage will pay for cars sation he had with the sheriffs with a title. If the donor wishes, office and Commissioner Drew the money will be put into the Sitterud. Bennett has proposed playground equipment fund.. n offering office space in the new Sansevero Mayor fire station to the sheriffs office announced that work on the for use as a satellite station. In sewer lagoons will begin Sept. return, the sheriffs office would 27. Nielsons Construction got donate a generator they now the bid and the expected compleown to Ferron Fire Department. tion date is April 13, 2005. A discussion of the proposal will The next Ferron City Council come before the council at a fu meetingwill be Sept. 23 at 7 p.ri). 4-- H Pro-Ter- the councilmember to functions of a business nature. The policy should include solid guidelines which explain who is responsible for the expenses of the Pro-Ter- spouse. Sansevero read a letter the city had received from the Utah Local Governments Trust. The letter stated that a member of their committee had been in Hay Trailer Fire in Castle Dale 23-2- i r -MH-l III JSju , scoimt Spay & a, Emery County & c GuiTjSypey Fix-- The burned hay is loaded into a dump truck for disposal. Photos by Castle Dale Fire Department , Emery Animal Health Michael and Danielle Tuttle are pleased to announce the birth of their new baby boy. Coy Michael. Coy was born on July 6, he weighed 9 lbs., 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. Coys proud grandparents are Mark & Dick-ci- e Tuttle and Kern & Conna Behling. Great grandparents are Dick & Annalee Jones, Bland & Selma Tuttle, Verda Minehey, Mark Minehey, Joanna Behling, Grandmother and Great-GreLeah Justesen. 470 W. Highway 29 Castle Dale, UT (435)381-253- 9 NO MORE HOMELESS PETS& Oct. 4-- 16 Xwo weeks only! fix orvisitwww.utahpets.org. Formore information, all toll free Fund Best Friends Animal Society, and and Maddies subsidized Sponsored by CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL 300 N. Hospital Drive, Price 637-480- Firemen from three squads work to put out the hay fire. 0 Cancer Awareness Month October 1, 8:30-10:0- 0 a.m. Free Prostate Exams Dr. Wally Snihurowych $15.00 PSA tests Outpatient Surgery Area Wk CHRISTIAN BRYCE BRYNER Attorney at Law announces the opening of his law office at 227 E. Main Street in Price . 636-111- 1 Providing comprehensive legal services in the fields of: commerciaI litigation wills & trusts bankruptcy child custody divorce criminal defense contracts probate For the past five years Christian has practiced in Las Vegas, Nevada, focusing his practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and commercial litigation. Christian looks forward to providing his services to the residents of Carbon and Emery counties. Monday-Frida- y Melinda Meccariello presented an agreement with the company for the 9-- 5, Tuesday 6-- 8 p.m.. Other evenings by appointment |