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Show WM p STATE PRESS 0. BOX S'UT UK el THURSDAY, MARCH 11, By NORMA PREECE A public hearing concerning the rezoning of the HOB Subdivision property 'was held during the regular Kaysville City Council meeting Tuesday evening. MAYOR GLEN Cundall explained basic differences 2 between l and zoning were lot size and that R-- 2 allowed duplex units l does R-- R-- R-- not. The council approved the rezoning petition. BOY SCOUTS from troop 307 and their leaders attended the meeting, presenting the mayor with a plaque listing a number of things they would like to see done in the community under their theme of The Day After Tomorrow. They offered their assistance in accomplishing them, in conjunction with their merit badges of communication and citizenship in the community. A seminar for elected officials at Ramada Inn, Salt Lake City, March 5 and 6 with registration fee of $50 per couple, was noted. Those who could attend were authorized to do so. It appeared that three or. four of the council would be attending.' ' MARSHALL LYLE Larkins reported that there is $1000 worth of crime scene equipment available through a block grant from Don Cavallis office to Davis Sheriffs office, County which the city can get for $104. plus a two day school to learn to use it. would THIS EQUIPMENT be the and would citys include a plastic kit to take tire marks, etc., finger print kit, rope to rope off crime scene, a 35 MM Camera with telephoto lens, filters, etc. MAYOR CUNDALL pointed out that cities could not expect to maintain a crime unit at the same level and expertise as the county. Since their service is available to the cities on call, we should use it, and therefore did not feel the city could economically justify going into this. After a discussion by the council, the council members approved the equipment. for the $104 A public hearing was held last Thursday night, informing Layton residents that an increase in water rates was necessary. It was attended by a small number citizens. of concerned RANDALL Heaps, city of- fice manager and administrative assistant to the mayor, explained to the group that the increases were necessary to keep the culinary water department from going again into the red as it was 10 years ago. He said the citys auditor SS. 1327 OTA!) MARSHALL LARKINS also reported the vacancy on the police force has now been filled by Ronald L. Barton after due process. A letter was read from Harold Gailey questioning the city policy requesting utility easements around all lots in a subdivision. SUPERINTENDENT Max Major maintained that these are necessary to provide the many services that are available to residents now, such as gas, electricity, water, sewer, storm ' Nwik Mata SL. LmIm PHONE 37MI33 PrtNdrtWNklyky CUPPER PUBLISHING Jabi SUM. Jr.. C0 hUrtr SkmJcIiw Pcitafi pkM AllflM. UM Subscription $4.50 per year Out of State Subscription $5.50 Overseas Subscription $15.00 (PiyiMf li MtmcN drain, telephone. Problems arise when we do not have easements. This matter was tabled for further study. CORT LODDER, Dick Geisler and Dr. Burningham met with the council regarding the water line to Mr. Lodders proposed development. Mr. Lodder also asked for an annexation of his property which is not in the city limits, along with that of Dr. IT WAS pointed out that neither could be serviced by city utilities until they were Mr. Lodder annexed. requested annexation immediately of his petition in proper legal form. Two representatives from Davis High School band met with the council to ask for a donation to send the band back to Washington D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival this Bicentennial year. IT WAS recommended that the mayor take this request to Russ Bracken, president of Kaysville Civic Association. Council members felt that anything of this nature would have to come from their budget. A LIST OF city employees due step raises was presented to the council. Mayor Cundall indicated that Supt. Max Major and Supt. Clyde Lund-ber- g had recommended the increase in their respective departments. He recommended the increases on the supervisory employees, Max Major, Clyde Lundberg and Lyle Larkins be approved. It was approved by the council that employees be given the step increases as listed. has pointed out that annual depreciation on the water system is figured at $83,000. About that much should be set aside each year to cover future contingencies. Citizens attending the hearing questioned the low basic minimum water level in Lay-to- n of 7000 gallons rather than 10,000 gallons as in other areas. Residents expressed concern that maybe this discouraged citizens from keeping their lawns and gardens watered. increase could discourage citizens from watering outside property. The efficiency of the system used by Layton City to read the water meters was also questioned. THE WEEKLY REFLEX B - VOLUME SEVENTY - SEVEN NUMBER 1976-- . ALSO any 197 8JH3 One person pointed out that Clearfield has about the same rates as Layton after a recent boost, but does not impose a mill levy for support of the water system. The question was asked why Layton would require this mill levy. MR. HEAPS said the mill levy is now 1.92 mills, which brings in around $39,000 FIFTY-ON- E Mayor Cundall reported the Lon Christensen, Fruit Heights mayor, had contacted him, asking that the proposed meeting be set up with the two mayors and two council-me- n each. Suggested date was Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Kaysville Council Chambers. MATTERS TO be discussed would be recreation, development above Center Street, storm drain, fire protection. Councilmen Gerald Purdy and Henry F. Scheuller indicated they would attend. IT WAS reported that Engineer Neff had brought out the Crestwood Road Maps. They have been turned over to H. Glenn Austin, county surveyor, to get to work on this improvement. The mayor again reminds residents of Kaysville of the fire burning regulation: trash burning in an enclosed incinerator is permitted the year around except there is to be no burning on Sundays and holidays. Burning is to be done on your own property, and not on city streets. The home of Leonard and Leone Stott, N. Fairfield, Layton, presents an image of yesteryear. TIMES PAST The log cabin would look very natural in its rustic setfor all the ting if new homes surrounding it. The cabin, home of Leonard and Leone Stott, is located on N. Fairfield Drive in Layton. It was built by Mrs. Stotts father, Elias Adams, with the help of her mother, Hannah Maria Fenning Adams over one hundred years ago. Adams marked the logs up at Kays Creek, hauled them other than in an incinerator as specified ON ANY burning above, one must have a fire permit during the fire season, June 1 to Oct. 1. Permits may be obtained through the city office, np u Library Lectures The North Branch of the Davis County Library at 562 South 1000 East in Clearfield is featuring weekly lectures every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. DURING the coming weeks the topics will include the nation's capitol, patriotic music and Boston. Also on the schedule for March 23 will be Quilting, An American Art and James Fenimore Cooper scheduled for March 30. THE LIBRARY also has planned lectures on frontier children, the rodeo, Andrew Carnegie and poet Robert Frost, mnm Councilman Robert Austad said he was not aware of the milly levy and wondered if the rate increase should be made if the levy is retained. The City Layton Improvement Association held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the city offices. Chairman Jay Willey reported that his presentation about Layton was well received in San Francisco. ALSO, HE recommended that the citys water tank at Oakhills and Hwy. 89 have Layton City and an arrow pointing west painted on the north side. Mayor Shields informed the group of a new card system Layton is adopting. Called We want to know card. The card is color coded by each department. When a citizen calls in requiring follow up contact by a municipal employee, he receives the form to fill out and return. The questions pertain to the individuals courteousness and the quality of service. Another well received suggestion from Mayor Shields, was to distribute a listing of all city meetings, including time and location, hours and telephone numbers of the municipal offices, and other information useful to Layton residents. It was decided to investigate the possibility of mailing one to each household. A REPORT given by the beautification chairman, Linell Rose, indicated that the annual spring cleanup will be held in April. The group discussed the fact that very few citizens help with the pickup and that it is not something the city is required to do. Last year only two local residents assisted with the rest of the work done by the National Guard. Guest speaker at the Layton City Improvement Association Tuesday night was Col. Neil L. Eddins, commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing at HAFB. Col. and Mrs. Eddins were invited to the meeting by Mayor Lewis Shields to discuss the impact the new wing will have on Layton. THE commander traced the history of the wing from Boise to Wendover, Sioux Falls, N.M., Iowa, Clovis, Etienne, France, Wichita, Kansas, Korat, Thailand, and now to Utah. Describing the mission, he said that the 54 F-- 4 Phantom fighters will be combat ready and ready to deploy immediately. Much of the training will be conducted at the Wendover Complex. SEVENTY-FIVpercent are coming from Thailand including nearly 200 Thai E wives. The airmen and their families will have many adjustments to make, particularly financial. THE COLONELS wife, June, has begun a program to educate the Tai women hoping to make their adjustment easier. Another program, MAST, is based at the Base Chapel Annex. It is designed to help the young blue suiters with unex- pected needs such as warm clothing for their wives. LOCAL residents may donate items such as clothing and used furniture by calling the chapel. There is a par- ticular need for sewing machines. Mrs. Eddins of com- the wives are good seamstresses but dont have the necessary equipment, dc THE COUNCIL voted a split-vot- e of 1 favoring the increase. Increases in the water and sewage disposal rates will total $1.75 per month with $1.25 of this amount going to the water and 50 cents on the sewer charge. There was also an increase approved on the deposit made by the citizen to obtain water services. 4-- THIS required deposit increased from $20 to $25. It is refunded after a period of time if the resident is current on his water charges, dc By DAVE WIGHAM Tuesday night at their meeting the Davis County School Board unanimously adopted a written procedure for interviews in the district. MR. the WRIGLEY, Superintendent, presented the document that included seven items that the person would be judged on. This method the superintendency has a set plan to follow while interviewing. In years past each interview was handled separately, now the district has a set method. In other action Tuesday the Board: ACCEPTED THE low hid for 11 Hobart dishwashers from Restaurant Store and Equipment of $64,208. Two other bids were received but this was the lowest. Granted the LDS Church located near Monte Vista School an 8 foot variance of the setback ordinance. The ordinance states that there has to be a 20 foot setback, but the city granted the church the request to build 12 foot setback providing the school board, who owns the adjacent property had no complaints. APPROVED THE transfer of Robert Larsen, Principal of Vae View, to become Principal at the new South Weber Elementary School next year, dw In Layton? two-wee- study as to water costs in other areas and report back to the council in two weeks. had been made as to the costs and facts of the water budget. He moved that a vote be taken at that time. School Board Adopts Interview Form Want To Serve COUNCILMAN Austad suggested a citizen committee be k formed to make a Councilman John Baker said that sufficient studies MRS. STOTT was born in the cabin over 70 years ago as were eight of her nine brothers and sisters. Two of her own children were born there also. Twenty-on- e years ago she and Mr. Stott bought the cabin from one of her brothers and have lived there since, dc Range As for local impact, there will be a net increase of 1500 people, many of whom will be living off base. mented that many down, and constructed the cabin at its present site. By DAVE WIGHAM The Wasatch Front Regional Council comprehensive planning program has been established to provide a mechanism for coordination of the planning of the various jurisdictions. THE COUNCILS Land Use and Water, Housing and Environmental Quality Committee proposes policy directing these efforts and offers a forum for discussion of issues of interest and concern to local governments. Advisory technical Its Committee (Tech Com) also functions to provide coordination and information as needed. ALTHOUGH THE local governments are responsible for its own comprehensive planning, each local city and county has its own effective program to determine its own policy. The WFRC simply gathers all the facts and figures for the local governments and helps coordinate their findings with those local govern- ments. THE COUNCIL has been busy collecting data from throughout the region in regards to where people live, what they do for a living, where they want to live, annual income etc. A great deal of information in available from a variety of local, state, and private sources. The council has been busy assisting the cities and counties in updating their information and making certain that all the planners in the region are working from a common data base. MOST council LIKE programs these committees are always moving forward with new data and informat- ion. An example of the councils work in this area has been its participation with the state in a recreational lands facilities inventory. PROJECTIONS OF recreation facility needs are being made and a program of projects to provide the required facilities will be completed. The committee is also reviewing solid waste disand posal procedures methods of implementing waste disposal plants throughout the region, dw solid Write The Mayor One of the highest forms of service, on a local basis, is that performed by residents who serve on Layton Citys boards, commissions, and committees. Every year the Mayor and Council must appoint or reappoint people to serve on these bodies, and prefer to choose the appointees from those who have indicated their willingness to serve. THE QUESTION often is: How to make the council aware that you wish to be considered. If you are interested, the mayor and council invite you to submit a brief resume indicating your name and address, the agency you prefer and your qualifications for the position. THERE ARE many interested, qualified men and women in Layton who have the time and the desire to work on these volunteer positions; so the mayor and council are looking forward to receiving your resume. Send letters to the attention of Mayor Lewis G. Shields, Municipal Building, 437 Wasatch Drive, Layton, Utah 84041. dc |