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Show UTAH STATE PRESS SO hoi EAST 200 SALT lake CI1. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, ASS". UTAH VOLlJME 197- 7- The Sunset City held it police support, no loss at a Jan. 20 at the city building. Kenneth H. Rock acted as in the absence mayor-pioteof Mayor John L. Nicholas who was excused along with Councilman Bruce Watkins and Dickson, George recorder. The department also conducted 38 businesses and SHERRY Harris acted as THERE WERE no lives lost and the department was able to hold the dollar value of property loss for the citizens to an absolute minimum. The possibility of obtaining job corp personnel for help as crossing guards was discussed and the assignment was given to Police Chief Daryl Conger to obtain more information on the matter. council meeting on Thursday, secretary and took the minutes of the meeting. The council discussed meeting with the attorney in the future to discuss the change of city ordinances governing civil and criminal codes. Wallace gave the following Sunset Annual Fire Department Report to the city council: During the year, Dec. 4, 1975 through November 18, 19-the fire department responded to 40 calls as follows: 5 to dwellings at a value dollar loss of $14,950; one to retail store, $150; two to the bank, no loss; one to a tire business, $150; 5 to railroad property, $100; and one to an outside shed and fence, $800. ALSO 3 vehicle fires, $3,000; 10 brush and grass fires, no loss; 5 rubbish and dumpsters fires, no loss; 3 gas spills, no loss; 3 false alarms, no loss; and one SUUl total of $19,150. school inspections and held 31 business and training meet- ings. The Sunset City Fire Department considers it a good year because they had very few fires. THE COUNCIL asked the police department to check on and to notify the PTA and the schools to warn children not to crawl under parked trains stopped at crossings in Sunset. It was reported that some children are crawling underneath the parked cars of the train to get to their destination. This practice is extremely dangerous and should be stopped immediately before some disaster strikes and a life is lost. Parents are asked to warn their children. Layton residents attended the city council meeting last Thursday to voice their opinions in two public hearings, both of which involved rezoning. The Country Inc. petition Meadows, requested a change from RS to RIB on 8.071 acres north of the Rosewood subdivision east of S. Fort Lane. The company owns property on both sides of the old Bamand berger right-of-way believed all of it to be zoned RIB. contacting adjoining property owners to see if they want roads stubbed to their land as the developer plans. It was recommended by another that Country Meadows purchase a y through adjacent property. Council withheld its right-of-wa- decision pending a recom- mendation by the planning commission. IN THE second hearing, public Charles Moore, president of American Tierra Corporation, presented his request for a change from RS to RI. The land involved is acres between Pioneer and Highway 89 at approximately 2030 North. 15.1 IT DISCOVERED, however, that the portion of the tract on the east side of the is classified as residenright-of-wa- tial suburban. y Three residents from the area were opposed to the development of a subdivision there because of poor access with vehicles, including ambulances and fire trucks, having to go through Rosewood sub- division. One resident suggested Rd. Mr. Moore plans to develop 30 lots between Country Oaks and Oak Forest subdivisions. Approximately fifteen residents attended the hearing and most spoke out in protest. They questioned the square footage of the homes to be constructed, increased traffic, and cited the difficult access for emergency vehicles. W. and 2400 N. but asked that Mr. White appear before the council at a later date with final plans for these units before approval. The park shelter was discussed for the south park and that three bids would be necessary. The shelter is being planned to be built in the future near the site of the restrooms. that the athletic banquet previously announced to be held in January for the Little League IT WAS reported We are missing much of the beauty of winter this year, since we have no snow. But it has been cold, making some delicate masterpieces for us to enjoy. This picture, which looks a bit like an aerial view of Mt. . Everest, is some ice formed around a rock in a creek. ICE FIELD - would not be held, due to difficulty in scheduling a build- ing to hold the event. Announcement of the date, time and place will be announced later prior to the holding of the event, vw Another objection was possiif much ble of the scrub oak is removed. IT WAS suggested by Dave Hause that restrictive coven-nant- s be incorporated into zoning. He told council that he would like to arrange a meeting with city officials to look at development of the whole area in a broader sense. Mayor Glen Shields advised him that it could be done by contacting Ladd Scoffield. It was suggested to the property owners that they attend the planning commissions next meeting at which time it will make a recommendation. BEFORE VOTING on the Richard Stevenson annexation and rezone request, Councilman John Baker indicated that he did not want council to set a precedent. He was referring to proposed approval with the stipulation that only one water connection be allowed. Councilman Bob Austad moved to approve the an ImM 1AM For Kaysville city joined other cities and the county in signa mutual aid fire ing agreement at their regular meeting on January 18. ACCORDING to Fire Chief Don Howard, the agreement will benefit all concerned since any department will be able to call on a neighboring community or the county for men and equipment in the event of a major fire. He said some departments have specialized eqiupment others do not have, an important asset in fighting a large fire. The council also approved preliminary plans for HOB Subdivision, second phase, on recommendation of the planning board. The subdivision is located on Second North and Eighth East. A CONFERENCE on preconstruction on the freeway was to be held Jan. 21 in Ogden and city officials were to attend to find out more particulars of the project, including the route trucks hauling fill to the site will an ad for the North Davis County directory. THE COST of the ad is over $200 to be taken out of next fiscal year budget. Councilman Gene Fessler moved to include the cost in the budget and update the ad with new council members and assignments. Voting was unanimous. PUBLIC hearing was set for Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. to rezone A the Hardman property from and l to . Councilman Gerald Heaton has discussed at length with the planning commission the C-- 3 A-- M-2- MEMBERS OF the city council reviewed a letter from Clearfield Police Chief A.O. Archuleta which stated he had been investigating Layton and Roy cities pornography law. Chief Archuleta, with the help of the city attorney, Alfred VanWagen, have been doing considerable inves- tigating in considering drawing up an ordinance for Clearfield city. The council members heard complaints in a letter from a resident who said the streets department have been doing a poor job of clearing the snow from Clearfield city streets. Gerald COUNCILMAN Heaton brought to the councils attention that one of the snow plows was out of commission for a few days which slowed down the snow removal. Other members of the council agreed that generally the streets department did a fine job of snow removal. THE COUNCIL recommended to write a return letter to the resident stating the temporary problem. After much discussion with Neal Blackburn of Genge Call Co. Clearfield Mayor Ross Sanders recommended to the council that Clearfield join with the county in applying for federal funds. Engineering B&C and Collector Road meetings, and also announced the city could apply for funds through the Department of Transportation to bring the street signs up to standards within the city. some discussion on why guard rails have not been placed on upper Crestwood Road and Mayor Cundall said it was due to a misunderstanding between the city and county and the work would be done in the near future. Cost to the city was estimated at $3,000. Councilman Purdy reported the city has been awarded $38,000 in BOR funds for improvement and renovation of Gailey Park. He said the funds would be used for sprinkling system and other improvements. He said the city will also receive $11,600 from the state outdoor recreation agency for use in upgrading parks and recreation facilities. THERE WAS take. Mayor Cundall reported on COUNCILWOMAN Ann Buchanan has been appointed to the education committee by the League of Cities and Towns during the current Utah legislature. nexation with the condition that no other homes will he added until provisions made for additional water pressure and supply hints on the saving of energy, particularly power, were discussed and the mayor and at Hi! a msDimess rezoning of this piece of property and he recommended the hearing be set up. E THE COUNCIL approved the temporary plans for putunits on the ting in nine Robert White property at 250 Oesm'ffDeSd Co&oBudll In Tuesdays Clearfield City Council meeting, members of the council voted to approve FORTY-FIV- R THE POSSIBILITY of obtaining radio communication for the fire department was discussed for entry in the citys budget for the next fiscal year. The council was asked to consider a 10 hour work day 4 day week for the citys maintenance department to voice their opinions at the next city council meeting. Residents Voice Opinions At Council Meeting On Rezoning by DEE CARTER SEVENTY-F.IGHT-NUMBE- GENGE CALL Engineering Co. has already applied for 402 funds for Clearfield City which would be withdrawn if Clearfield decided to apply with the county. Clearfield joining with the county in applying for the grant would save the city a great deal of money in engineering. SAF ETY Council Chairman Vern Hamblin told the council whichever way the city would save money would be his preference. Councilman Ray Adams made a motion to repeal the old motion to go with Genge Call Engineering and join the county application for federal funds, mnm Methods electrical of distributing superintendent asked to attend the Energy Conservation Workshop on January 25 or 26. MAYOR Cundall reported on a meeting on highway safety he and Councilman Bonnemort attended, which pointed out the importance of cities responding immediately with contractors who do work in the city. He said it was pointed out at the meeting that traffic lights and pedestrian lanes are not safety devices but are for traffic control only. On question from the mayor, Marshal Larkins said the most dangerous spot today in the Mejcromeifiill city is Main at Second North to First East. IT WAS also reported that a meeting with the State Historical Committee had not worked out and would be set up for a later date. On motion of Councilman Purdy, the council voted unanimously to set up the necessary advertising and public hearing to increase the mayors rate of pay, the hearing to be set for 7:30 p.m. preceding the next council meeting if possible. cemetery, the ordinance requiring home owners to remove snow from their sidewalks and the circuit court judge plan now being considered by the Utah legislature. The hiring of Alliance of Salt Lake City for the comprehensive master plan was unanimously approved by council on recommendation of the planning board, np Archi-tectsPlanne- rs $142,855 Budget Approved By East Layton City Council A total amended budget of $142,855 was approved for the year by the East Layton City Council at a public hearing held Jan. 11. THE ANTICIPATED revenue would be secured from property taxes, building fiermits, garbage collection, fines, contributions from water fund and revenue sharing. Smaller amounts would 1977 be collected from sales tax, dog license and park fund. Budgeted expenditures were allocated to administra- tion, public safety, public works, refuse collect .on and fire department. Lesser amounts were budgeted to inspections, dog licenses county and conservation. -- IN OTHER action, the council heard Mr. Hohman state that an article in the Salt Lake Tribune contained derogatory statements against East Layton made by Lavton. The article stated that all the runoff water is from East Board Will Hold Meeting Feb. 1st Davis County School Board will hold their next meeting Feb. 1 at 7:30 in the board room of the Davis District Administration Building. DEPUTY Superintendent OTHER MATTERS which were were discussed maintenance of the city Lawrence Welling said the agenda will include school sites, travel policy for students, building needs and a report on legislation that affects schools, rk Layton and Layton is solving the runoff problem ade- quately. This suggests that East Layton is not carrying their load. EAST LAYTON received a letter written by Glen Austin several years ago stating the concensus of several engineers was that the natural drainage flow of water is into Kays Creek, but Byron McGregor insisted it be diverted to Holmes Creek. Layton installed the lines into Holmes Creek against East Layton's advise. Now Layton wants to blame East Layton because Holmes Creek cant handle the load. RANDALL Heaps presented the contract on the Sawyer sewer line to Layton council at their last meeting and it was signed by their council. Mr. Sawyer agrees to a total figure of $47,000 or until March of 1988 whichever comes first. He will sign an agreement to this effect. Mr. Hohman feels all free sewer connections should terminate before the council signs with Layton City. MOTION stating the agreement is satisfactory as A written, pending negotiations with Mr. Sawyer was passed. Action will be taken in two weeks when the attorney reports back to the council. Also the city received acceptance to the grant from the Bureau of Recreation for $32,000 to purchase property for a city park dmg Davis County Receives Funds Davis County has received funds administered through the Utah Outdoor Recreation Agency to renovate outdoor facilities at Davis Memorial Park, according to Scott Carter, County park planner. HE SAID the funds will be used to clean out the undergrowth from the lower section of the park and to rip out the restroom facilities which have been destroyed by vandals. The county will also receive $6,000 in $16,000 in matching funds from the Bureau of Recreation which will provide lighted tennis courts at the Davis Park, he said. HE SAID construction will begin on the courts next spring. They will be constructed from asphalt with an acrylic surface. He said that construction should be completed so the courts can be in use this summer, rk Defensive Driving You can lessen the possibility of becoming a traffic victim by enrolling in the Defensive Driving Course starting in Clearfield, WedFeb. 2. in the Clear- nesday, field Senior High School at 6:30 p.m. LEARN THE evasive actions necessary to avoid a traffic accident. For further information and enrollment, call the Utah Safety Council, or Luke Blakeley, Driver License Ogden 533-585- Division, THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 "B" North Main St Layton Phone 376-91- Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBUSKING CO. John StaMe. Jr.. Publisher Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out of Stata Subscription SS.50 Overseas Subscription SIS.00 (Payable in Advance) |