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Show A12 Vernal Express Wednesday, January 29, 2003 County Commissioner Mike McKee discusses goals There has not been a decision to move the airport at this point," McKee said. "It is the desire of the Commission that the Airport Board hold public meetings to give and receive information and let the public be involved so we can make the best decision for what's best for our community " McKee said we need a new permanent higher education facility near Uintah High School Due to legislative budget cuts it probably wont happen this year The facility would be a joint Umversity-Uinta- h State Utah Basin Applied Technology Center building and would cost about $10 million, which would be appropriated by the state legislature. "If we don't get it this year," McKee said, "we're going to stay on it. We're going to work hard. We need those facilities here in our community That's part of the economic development m our area." Although McKee is from the west side of the county and would By Mandi Oaks Unity in Uintah County is one of the mam goals this year, according The Naples City Council consists of Dean A. Baker, Dan E. Olsen, Mayor Niles Coon, Lowell D. Long and Anthony P. Byron. W. Mott, to County Commissioner Mike McKee. McKee said we are now having more joint meetings with the local city councils, as well as with Vcmal Chamber of Commerce. Department head meetings and elected official meetings are held once each month McKee said he would also like to see commissioners meet regularly with Ute Tribe officials. Uintah County commissioners try to meet with each other every morning in order to keep communication about the issues open has hit Uintah As drought and hard doesnt appear to County be letting up any time soon, McKee said he has contacted representatives from the offices of Sen. Hatch, Sen. Bennett and Rep. Matheson about getting disaster assistance for farmers and ranch- Everette E. Naples closer to new fire truck He also reported that the committee members are gathering the needed data for the March presentation "We're off and running here . I think the CIB is going to be impressed with our picscntation in March, said fire truck was recognized By Virginia Harrington Feature Writer Jan 23 Naples City Count il received an update from Council member Anthony Byron on the city's attempt to purchase a new fire truck. Byron told the council he and his committee members will meet with the Community Impact Board (CIB) in Moab during the first week of March He reported that his initial contact with CIB was positive in that the need for a new FREE $200 Byron Naples City fire fighting equipment is run down and cannot accommodate the current needs of the city Byron commented that the growth m Naples has been extensive during the past decade and new equipment is a must The city with the pure base of a Napoleon fireplace receive in fireplace accessories & 11111 ash rebate on a Napoleon Gourmet Grill hold on one currently has a y truck for potential purchase. Byron said he thinks that can be extended to 60 days now that he has the meeting with the CIB established for March The council members also discussed a letter to be sent to Ashley and Sewer Water Valley Improvement District requesting additional action be taken to eliminate the odors coming from 30-da- ers. Another concern of McKee's is way the Bureau of Land Management will rewrite the Range Management Plan. McKee said he feels it is imporof public tant to maintain multi-us- e lands in the county, as that accounts for a large portion of the economy of the Basm. WTiile it is imperative to protect the environment, McKee said he feels there are safeguards already in place that would help do that. Contracting a new airline service that would make trips to Salt Lake City as well as to Denver, Colo, will help boost the revenue for the airport, according to McKee. The current airline offers no flights to Salt Lake City and Uintah County now has less than half the customers the airport had when flights to Salt Lake City were offered, McKee said If the of Transportation Department to Mesa Airlines, bid the gives there would be 1 8 flights offered to Salt Lake City and six flights to Denver each week. In connection with the airport, McKee said there has been a misunderstanding that the decision has been made to move the airport to Sunshine Bench. siphons at the 1500 S. pumping County commented that Naples City recognizes the steps Ashley Valley Water and Sewer has taken to solve the problem but so far that hasn't been enough This has gone on way too long, said the mayor. He asked the council members to consider additional actions the city can take if the letter fails to inspire the water district to keep the siphons flushed In other actions, the council - approved the purchase of new hand radios for Naples City Police; - approved the purchase of a console for the new police car to hold gear between the bucket seats, - approved a week of training m the command school run by the FBI in Montana Officer Steve Howe will attend the school in June; - agreed to postpone a revamp of the cable franchise until AT&T sells Precis next December The current contract will be extended until then. - sold a used police car for a bid of $1,999.20. represent like to represent the issues that are unique to the area, such as road and water projects, he said he wants to represent the entire county fairly. 1 think one of the things that will help all county residents is just being aware of what the concerns are, McKee said. i the station The problem is 20 years old, said Mayor Niles W. 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