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Show marketing of The Hideout was THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, January 29, 2003 - Page 2 defined, and Allison will be back in Monticello full time in February. City of Monticello considering drilling deep well by Anna Thayn Without some quick help from Mother Nature, the City of Monticello could be in a drastic water situation by thereof, is predicted to leave residents with no secondary water, and a very disturbing drinking water picture. Tuesday January 27 B SJC Commission meeting, 10 a.m.. Commission Chambers, Monticello. 4 Tuesday February B BlulT Service Area Board meeting, 7 p.m.. Bluff Service Area office. Wednesday February 5 B Social Security Rep, 10 a.m.. Dept, of Family Services Bldg, Monticello. fl Social Security Rep, 1:30p.m., Dept, of Workforce Services, Blanding. 6 February B Social Security Rep, 8 a.m.. Dept, of Workforce Services, Blanding. City Public Works Supervisor Nathan Langston reported that currently the city is using 200,000 gallons of water per day, with only 165,000 gallons coming into the system. The Monticello City Council has asked City Manager Trent Schafer to find a geologist, ecologist, engineer, and anyone else who could help the city locate a place to drill a deep well. The predicted cost of the well, which could be from 1,500 to 2,500 feet deep is nearly $1 million. When asked if the City could afford the bill, Schafer reported that it would tap the city resources, but it would be possible. The council expressed their fear that water is the most important thing Drought relief approved by U.S. Senate Senator Orrin G. Hatch applauded the passage of a measure that would provide assistance for mach-neede- d Utahs farmers and ranchers, who continue to be plagued by severe drought. Hatch supported the amend- ment of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Thad Cochran of Missouri, who spearheaded the effort to vide $3.1 billion in pro- nation-wid- e disaster assistance for those stricken by drought. Weve seen the grand-daddof all droughts in Utah this year, said Hatch. It is absolutely critical that we act now, y before family farmers and ranchers are forced to sell. The Senate approved the amendment to the fiscal year 2003 appropriations bill by a vote of Hatch voted today for Cochrans amendment over an alternative forwarded by 59-3- 5. Senator Tom Daschle be- cause it will provide assistance to all designated disaster coun- ties, which includes every drought-affectecounty in right now, and the public seems to generally support the idea of the well. The city is very concerned about having the right people to scout a location, as each miss would cost the city $100,000 to drill and abandon a dry well. It was determined that the city and drillers need to be prepared and drilling within the next 45 days. The council discussed the ty Utah, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Hatch noted that the drought measure readjusts spending priorities, addresses the needs of livestock ranchers, and stays within the topline budget figure agreed to last year by the president and congressional appropriators. In Utah, lack of snowpack has combined with very little and the largest cricket infestation ever documented in the state to make for an extremely difficult year for Utahs farmers and ranchers, Hatch noted and involvement, as they have from the beginning. The city will begin drafting a revision to the ordinance busiregulating home-base- d nesses in Monticello. Two changes had been recom- mended by the Planning Commission, one allowing one employee who lives outside the home to work in the business, and the other to allow busi- nesses to be housed in acces- sory buildings. It is the latter recommendation that is causing some question for the council. Council members stated that perhaps they could agree to the accessory building if some restrictions were placed on the buildings. The draft that is being written could include size and hour restrictions and set back requirements. Nathan Langston presented the council with drafts of a drinking water source protection plan and a cross connection plan. The source protec- tion plan is required by the state and is due in May. Langston asked the council to review the plan and offer their input. The plan includes an emergency response plan in case of a disaster. The cross connection plan is to educate the public in order to protect water from contamination. Langston also told the council that the city crew has been moving forward with work on a water metering plan, and have almost completed an inventory of the 730 connections in Monticello. The city plans to bid out the project, which they estimate will cost $250,000. In other business, Langston requested the council consider hiring a garbage collection employee. The council asked for a proposal regarding the need for such a position. Streets Supervisor Benny Musselman presented the Council with road projects for 2003. Musselman stated that the plan will nearly complete the curb and gutter projects in the city, at which point they will begin a regular maintenance program. The council approved the project outline as presented. The winter activities of Golf Professional Seth Allison were again on the council agenda. It was expressed by the Mayor that there had been a lack of communication between Allison and the Council from the beginning, as winter activities and residence were never discussed. It was reported that in a meeting with the Pro, come, city officials state that the event is important enough to make the city a sponsoring WILLIAM L. SCHULTZ Attorney At Law Criminal law DUI Drug Possession DomesticDivorce Custody Call for Appointment 587-280- 8 Adventures, asked the council for an endorsement for the concessionaire license they are seeking from the National Park Service. The council agreed that the business will be helpful to the local economy and will endorse their application. Padric Gallagher was present on behalf of the Monticello Community Foundation seeking the support of the council. The Council would like to see clear and dis- tinct relationships and what is expected of the participants. Mayor Pehrson volunteered to serve on the committee and asked that other members of the council also consider serv- ing, as Gallagher has re- quested two members from the council to serve on the board. In public comment, it was reported that the new city signs are hard to read. The council agreed that this is a problem and they are working on CfeG3l23DGQEEla?tD i mi; auctionWThe w.:tnT0 onsssfl BusinesslOwnersZoLBlufL THANK YOU SPONSORS Twin Rocks Cafe Monticello Days Inn Jerry Holliday Construction Phil Lyman CPA Silver Coin Kokopelli Inn San Juan Record Dales Gas Zions Bank Cadillac Ranch San Juan Health Kathleen Pakish Gaines Trucking Irene Johnson Recapture Lodge Utah Power Lettie Jones Foundation Twin Rocks Trading Post San Juan Inn & Trading Dan Treece Family Family Dental Care Gouldings Lodge Desert Rose Inn San Juan Building Supply Marcus Coldsmith-Builde- r Farmers Insurance G & S Agency Telluride Trappings & Toggery OSBD 3Mg? TfTrni a remedy for the situation. The bylaws for the Golf Committee were approved. The need for new bylaws arose in the past year, as the committee was unsure of their role with the new course. The council stated that the committee is important and hopes that the clearly defined roles will make it easier for everyones needs to be met. O for lawsuits, it would be nearly impossible for a private entity to put on the Safari. It is not yet known if the county would be willing to sponsor the event. Mayor Pehrson said, There are challenges ahead, but it is an event that needs to happen. With this in mind and with the backing of the council, Mayor Pehrson and other council members will travel to Richfield to meet with those in charge of the ATV Rendezvous in that area. If the obstacles can be over- Von Black, of Golden Circle Mayor and City Manager, the proposed San Juan ATV Safari. It may be facing lawsuits by environmental groups. At this time, there is not a sponsoring agency for the1 event. However, with the potential d rainfall multi-communi- June. The current winter weather, or rather lack ing with their participation dRi Thursday entity. The council stated that in the event Monticello sponsors the activity, it should continue to be a event, with Blanding continu- fMDasa |