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Show . c mGIT J 84101 Serving East Juab County - A Nice Place To Live! Wednesday, April 16, 1997 Volume 95, No. 15 Levan Council has concerns over towns record keeping s Correspondent Levan Town Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 8, 1997. Mayor Connie Dubinsky was not in attendance. All other council members were in attendance. Council member Robert Shepherd voiced his concern over the keeping of the towns financial records, lb date the town computer is still not working properly. The town has not received the auditors report for the fiscal because the comyear 1995-9puter records were jumbled and the auditor is still trying to sort them out. The records for the 1996-9- 7 fiscal year are being kept by hand. However, the record is only a list of transactions. Tbwn secretary, Gayle Peterson has been working on compiling figures from the transaction list so the council members will know how much money is still able in &ch department.This, however, was not complete at the time of the meeting. According to Mrs. Peterson, the billing part of the computer program is working fine. The general ledger part of the program has some problems. The mayor has had several people in to try to correct the problem. Some problems with the computer itself were identified and have been corrected. However, the program is still not working. Approximately two years ago, the mayor authorized the purchase of a new computer when the old one started dropping account numbers. The accounting system, POWER MANGER purchased in the late 80s, was not compatible with the new computer. The council then approved the purchase of updates for the program. Despite regular contact with the program publishers, the program still has not worked properly. Council member Shepherd suggested having someone help with the book work to get this years records up to date. Then the problems with the computer can be worked out in time to start the fiscal year 1997-9- 8 on July 1. Mrs. Peterson asked the council to wait and see if the problems with the program could be worked out The auditor is finishing up his work on last years books and has been in the town office to help her with the computer. She has confidence that the program will be working within the next couple of weeks. Ramona Wilson, representing her family, approached the town council with a request to annex 65 acres of property. She explained that she had visited with the Hanning and Zoning Committee. She reported that of the committee members, two were in favor and two were not in favor of the annexation. Council merler Shepherd pointed out that the availability of water is a limiting factor. Mrs. Wilson indicated that they have irrigition water that could be transferred to culinary water. Shepherd reminded her that that would have to he la an agree 6, See Levan on page 2 I Single Copy Price 50(2 the arowd to comment on proposed zoning changes Aniimal rights heading brings out By Myrna TVauntvein By Julie Smalley Times-New- 10 pages Times-New- More s Correspondent than 90 people crowded into the Nephi City Council chambers on April 1st to make comments on animal rights regulations and several other minor zoning changes which are proposed by the city council and the city planning commission. Not only were animal rights proponents in attendance to make comments but those who objected to a proposed fencing construction permit and to a limit for those who are staying in Recreational Vehicle Parks in the city. Robert Steele, mayor, said the recommendations ofthe committee formed by the council to review the animal rights issue was more than honest and helpful. The animal rights advisory committee made the farm animal regulations which we have in draft form tonight," said Steele. The citizen committee selected by the council to address animal rights in the community was not representative of animals owners, said Brook Taylor. "People want animal rights in the city," -he said. "I headed the advisory committee," said Jeff Banks, USU Agent, "and four members were heavily involved with animals. He said all sections of the regulations had been liberalized. "The classifications of animal sizes were recommended by livestock specialists," said Banks. Banks said the committee had done considerable research and had to balance all interests in the community. There are people in the community who would like to do away with the rights of residents to have animals. He said small animals do not have a numerical limit. "The classifications of animal sizes were recommended by livestock specialists. In addition, he said, users have not been changed in the com 30-d- ay - -- -- mittee recommendations. Those uses have always been subject to health and nuisance standards and can be eliminated according to stave statute. "The committee feels that the new regulations are an improvement," said Banks. f "Llamas should not be classified as large animals, said Iris Tblley. Taylor said members of the city council, in his opinion, should be neutral on the issue. He said he did not think the committees recommendations should be adopted. "The council, the planning commission, and the committee are all against animals." Taylor said he thought uses should not be eliminated because of nuisance complaints. "Who will decide if a nuisance exists?" asked Duane Anderson. He said the determination could be subjective. Who will patrol the nuisances? asked Val Jones, and Jay Memmott asked if nuisance rules are state, coun; ty or city regulations. Memmott was also concerned about rights staying with the property and d said uses are not affect- ed by the changes. Every time we turn around, said George Phillips, "we pay more taxes and get more and more restrictions. How did these ratios get established? He said those in the area lived in a unique place where both the city and county government were restricting where residents could live with animals. "Im concerned about this mentality, he said. "We should not be dictated to by government dominated by a few peo- Phillips said if the old ordinance was more restrictive than the proposed ordinance, then it should be looked at. "We shouldnt limit the number of pigeons a boy can keep, he said. He also asked about lots smaller than a half acre. Taylor asked if the committee had considered changing the lapsuses. ing provision for Marty Palmer recommended that the one-yelapsing for non conforming uses be changed to three years. In ad- one-ye- ar dition, he wondered if the property-owne- r was presently keeping 10 horses, and horses were taken care of, then the if could the use still exist? "Animals used for business should be allowed, said Shaler Jensen. Everitt Thomson said, specifically, the distances from dwelling were not supported. "Were the proposed regulations backed by wildlife groups who would oppose restrictions? he asked. ar See Animal on page 3 grand-fathere- ple. Animals kept on federal property are swapped, he said. Phillips said, to his way of thinking, there were too many regulations and none of those regulations were ever lifted. "Our way of life here should be up to those who live here and not be dictated to by a small group, he said. IIAPPY TRAILS TO YOU Dale Worwood has once again been making preparations to hit the pioneer trail. Dale and his wife, DaNell, left yesterday for Omaha, Nebraska, to take part in the Pioneer Wagon Train that will the Mormon trek westward in 1847 to settle in Utah. The trek will include 3 miles per day. They will be approximately 30 wagons and will travel The the units. handcart train will begin its journey by wagon way along joined on April 21st and arrive in Salt Lake City on July 22nd. Dale and DaNell will e travel with Dave and Ray ana Faeber of Kaysvdle on an original pioneer wagon drawn by a for updates team. Watch The Times-New- s and reports on the Worwoods pioneer journey. 15-2- old-tim- two-hor- se Miss NepM wil Iks dtaossmi aft pagjeaumft omi Tunesday, Apiri 22md The 1997 Miss Nephi Scholarship Pageant will be held Tuesday, April 22, in the Juab High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. ' Four young women will be compet- ing for the title of Miss Nephi. They will compete in: interview, physical fit- - ness, evening gown, and talent. Contestants are: Norma Bozzuto, daughter of John and Lorraine Bozzuto, who will perform a piano solo; Jamie Cook, daughter of Neil and Charlene Cook, who will perform a vocal solo; Sarah Hall, daughter of Kim and Debo- - rah Hall, who will perform a vocal solo; Wall, correspondent for KSL televi- and Michelle Parkin, daughter of sion. He will be assisted by Jennifer Charles and Phyllis Parkin, who will Wallace, Miss Nephi 1996. perform a saxophone solo. The Pageant is sponsored by the Miss The cost of admission is $3.00 for and Committee The and $2.00 for 12 years and adults Nephi Nephi City. Master of Ceremonies will be Robert younger. |