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Show BOX Conflict of interest denied EIDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, January 18, 1976 City to apply again for fire station aid Brigham City will again make application for federal funds to help enlarge the city fire station. A decision to seek from $80,000 to $100,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development came at Thursdays weekly session of the city council. The municipal officials also voted to rescind a motion of Dec. 18 limiting payroll deductions for employes, approved holidays that will be observed this year, put off action on a pay structure for the electrical HONOR was bestowed on Thiokol Wasatch division at the annual Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting held Friday night at Sherwood Hills. A special silver tray was presented Thiokol by the chamber for industrial reconition and community service. Tony Savoca general manager of chamber president Norm Thompson. Over 200 members attended the affair. (Continued from Page One) he added. As to Mayor Matthews'' request for a cost adjustment, Mayor Felt replied that costs have been determined by the fire department. "We definitely dont want to make a profit but we cant render servide to you at a cost to our own citizens. We are willing to render you service at our cost but we must charge an average of all fires answered during the year, he said. Brigham City Councilman Peter Knud-so- n pointed out that the fire department is volunteer and if a charge was made for tlje actual value of the firemens time, the cost would skyrocket. "Its a very inexpensive insurance package Perry has, he opined. Fellow Councilman Tolman Burke noted that Honeyville pays its fire bills as a community, whereas Perry bills each citizen on whose property fires occur. Thats where the problem comes," he asserted. The financial burden posed by car fires on U.S. 89, vehicles which are not even from the area, also was cited. Others accompanying Mayor Matthews were Councilman Roger Nielsen and J. J. Christensen and Norman McCoy, city maintenance supervisor. Wight explained further. "Morally, weve never been in a position to say wait, well check, and then go down, Wight added. Perry Councilman Dave Hewlett said the police dispatcher should not have to decide whether to withhold service or not. Were trying to economize as much as possible but not at the expense of our citizens, he stated. However, he said we question that the cost is $155 for five or six men and a pumper truck answering a call. Councilman Wight responded that "they need assurance that this is a valid figure. Must Pay All "We must pay all of the men who turn out to get quick response. They go sometimes when they dont have to but we have to assume this risk financially as a cost of rapid response,, Councilman Doug Another Evaluation And Mayor Felt told the Perry officials well be happy to have another evaluation of the cost per call and let you inspect it. 1 one-mil- Cites Hazards Clayton said the necessity of many students crossing busy U.S. 89 in Willard and Perry represents probably two of the most potentially hazardous areas we have ion Mer ADULT- EDUCATION ADUlT HIGH SCHOOL, - Box May 28, 1976 & Jan. BRIDGERLAND 19, 1976 i -- Elder High School - Contact Wayne Call, (Counseling Bear River pm; pm until Jan. 23, then Thursdays 6:30-- 8 available dally (Counseling available daily High School - Contact Preston Checkitts, 8 pm.) pm until Jan. 23, then Wednesdays -No charge for those without diplomas classes to be arranged. BE BR 105 256 263 252 263 253 209 209 210 5B Room 723-85- Gen. English Mathematics 12B American & 2B Type Type 3B Mob Unit 1A History-So- c Auto Mechanics Home Ec. Home Ec. Nursing Home Opp. Center Shop Shop Keith Rindles-bache- M9 160 Vis. flid 160 M4 M10 Shop Homemaking Gen. Homemaking Rm Ceramics Photography (Jan 8) Photography Ornamental Horticulture (Jan 8) (Green House) Home Landscaping: BKHS (Jan 22) BRHS (Jan 7) doc HNS Ward Secrist, immediate past city fire chief, told the council he wanted to answer what he considered to be an accusation of conflict of interest in the Jan. 11 Box Elder watch Jackson 7:00-10:0- 0 Hone 7:00-10:0- 0 Wayman Th 5:00- - Th 7:00-10:0- 0 Th 7:00-10:0- 0 W 7:00-10:0- 0 7:00 Forrest Merrill for (Continued from Page One) in preparing the revised their efforts budget. done in City Employes of the Brigham City Action League, a citizens group, asked if personnel at the city library were city employes. Councilman Wight said technically, they are employes of the library board as required by state statute. Patricia Spence inquired if the city funds v'the library beypqd revenue 'produced by the library mill leVy. She Wa tbld h does. Acting in response to a request from Jay Sorensen, the council designated Jan. as Jaycee Week in Brigham City. A January. Dr. Haws said he contemplated at the boards Jan. 28 meeting to have principals of the districts two high schools in for a discussion on athletic staffing, class offerings and investment funds. Decisions must be made in these areas by March 1. Also, the superintendent said he would have a half-ste- p proposal to make on continuation of summer program for marching bands. The hearing began at 9 p.m. and concluded several minutes before representative 18-2- 4 o The American Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. JCPenney JCPenney Jaycees Pixy REED'S portraits are enough to make anyone smile. NOW OPEN Only 1.69 throughout the year. He urged all citizens of Brigham City to give full ccrsider-atio- n to the future service of the Jaycees. mms 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 AM-1- 8 0 AM-- 8 a 5 x 7 or 4 wallet sizes of same pose in natural color. for PM WEEKDAYS PM SUNDAYS No appointment necessary. Age limit: children to 12 years old. Choice of Several Poses. Two children together . . . only 2.98. No hidden charges. SpE EC, Irl TUE., WED., THUR. ONE DONUT & SMALL Orme Horton Budget r, Mayor Harold B. Felt has designated the week of Jan. 18 through 24 as Jaycee week in Brigham City. The mayor signed a proclamation to that affect Friday. The Brigham City Jaycees, as a sunrise T meeting: ' ing. UeeCx dlesigoiisiOedl have a nice weekend... Nurses Aide driving record) Councilman Peter Knudson announce ed that the comminutor at the city's waste treatment plant was just about worn out. He said the cost of a replacement unit is about $14,000, noting that no money is available for it in the budget. Councilman Knudson said he would check into the delivery time of a new unit after it was suggested that it might be funded in the coming fiscal year budget. The council accepted an amended plat for Apple Grove subdivision in west Brigham City. Eighth North; Claudia H. Stevens, 265 North Third West, Tremonton. E. Odell Summers, Thatcher; Iris Lee Wood, Fielding, and Lou Ann Oman, Bothwell. Appr) Power Sewing Welding & Farm Repair (BRHS) Small Engine Rep (honda-etWoodwork (limit 14) Auto Mechanics (NIASE) 'Driver Ed (17 yrs & above) Defensive Driving (50 pts off It was agreed to meet with a state representative on uses of the grant in a special session Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. other business at a regular council Page and Barbara Deweyville; Linda S. Munns, RFD, Garland; Carl E. Nester, 702 South 150 West; Marsha J. Worley, 171 East L. c) M13 Photo Lab Vis Aid (Inst. do. Other Business In It was put off for later action at the request of Councilman Tolman Burke who said first he wanted to study a list of all employes and the pay theyre now receiv- statewide, will hold Distinguished Service award banquet to honor the outstanding young man in the community. The local banquet is Jan. 27. Mayor Felt, himself a charter member of the Brigham City Jaycees in 1938, noted that the organization of young men has contributed materially to the betterment of Brigham City II M13 City for downtown planning assistance. The city must put up $1,500 of its own which councilmen previously had voted to Studdert. A question was raised in the police department where there is a need for personnel to be close at hand, Councilman Wight said. 'Proposal Tabled w A proposed pay structure for the electrical department that would establish $685 as a monthly salary for starting apprentice linemen and range to a high of $1,105 for journeyman linemen was tabled. other Jaycee organizations Shorthand I . Shorthand II Business Machines Accounting Simulated Office Practice Psychology Electronics MlO Scien. 1 M5 121 121 Reading Physiology American Problems Spanish Mob Unit 215 Class 12A in the council room. $3,000 to Brigham And board members and citizens exchanged compliments for their interest and efforts. ;u "'ta ", Benson reminded the board that It ifttnded to jrogtam "tilts' made this year, noting that this was to be' 6-- & Mayor Harold B. Felt said the attorneys opinion was sought by Police Chief Steve Garland; Jan Owen Petersen, RFD 2, Tremonon; Roy R. Torgeson, 171 North First West; Gene Allen Wickert, Box 194, and Connie Woodyatt, all of Willard. 257-54- School Mayor Felt asked for confirmation that he had been authorized to sign a grant agreement with the state which will bring one. Washingtons Birthday, Feb. 16; Arbor Day, April 30; Memorial Day, May 31; Independence Day, July 5; Pioneer Day, July 24; Labor Day, Sept. 6; Columbus Day, Oct. 11; Veterans Day, Oct. 25; Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, and Christ. A municipality does have the right to adopt an ordinance requiring its employes to live within the limits of that municipality. This was disclosed Thursday as Brigham City Councilman Doug Wight reported on findings of City Attorney Omer Call. Brigham City doesnt have such an ordinance and officials have not indicated they were contemplating the adoption of jury rostter Eugene M. Peterson, 76 North Seventh East; Gary R. Nelson, 320 South Third West; Wallace Robson, 575 East Sixth North; Sarah E. Manzara, 1023 Sycamore. Jean Quick, 35 Sumac way; Marvin S. Wright, 430 South First West; Dorothy L. Peters, 111 South Fourth East; Steven J. Turnblom, 601 East Medoland; Roy S. Olsen, 74 North First East; George M. Rushton, 1037 Beecher; Gilbert Velasquez, 628 South Second West, and William L. Packer, 423 East First South, all of Brigham City. Also, Carolyn Walker, 1087 South Main, BASIC EDUCATION gets attorney okay I mas, Dec. 25. Councilman Doug Wight said of the previous weeks discussion on the subject, we only wanted to clarify the record. Residency measure Approved holidays include New Years Day, Jan. 1; Lincolns Birthday, Feb. 12; r Adult classes set at schools VOCATIONAL Met Specifications Councilman Dale Baron said because it was the only one of three bids to meet specifications. Councilman Knudson who also served on a committee awarding the bid, confirmed that two lower bids did not meet specifica Utah Public Employes associatin the local court to force continued deduction of UPEA dues from city employe members. Utah law provides for this right. A credit union to which some employes belong also is affected as are two insurance companies. The council approved 1 2 city holidays for . 1976 which are the same as those designated by the state. Most employes will find, however, that theyll not receive a day off from regular routine for Christmas or Pioneer Day. Both fall on a Saturday when a majority of city personnel dont work anyway. associated with students walking in the bus transportation street to and from Foothill Elementary across the highway school, and those who must cross Second something the district is already doing with a crossing South' 1q. attend Mountain View school, t ; if guard as a second choice. (, studied, ... j . No other problem areas were considered A Tew students are given bus transporas posing sufficient danger to warrant tation in the Foothill area and a larger number in the Mountain View district, a special bus transportation. e result of the district policy, Dr. Other situations evaluated by Clayton Haws said. included Beeton lane near Collinston, the In other business, the board conducted danger to students walking from Sandall-woo- d its annual reorganization, naming Wallace subdivision, Malad River hill, the Christensen as president, succeeding Kennecessity of some North Park students in neth Porritt. Tremonton to cross the highway in front of Christensen is in his third year as a Bear River High. member of the board and served during 1975 as vice president. Brigham City Area Arnold Thompson was named vice In the Brigham City area, dangers resiidleinifis oca Box Elder county residents Thirty-fiv- e have been named to the jury list for the in First District court January (first-terat Brigham City. The list includes the following persons: Joseph Reeder, 238 West Seventh North; Steven W. Reeder, 435 East Fifth North; Robert W. Torrey, 378 Shannon; Edward W. Toll, 408 South Fourth West; Lana Nelson, 259 North. Second East; Beth M. Walker, 299 North First East; Jacqueline P. Pratt, 74 North Third East. Craig K. Wiscome, 607 North Fifth West; Clifford Stark, 417 South Eighth West; accepted. But the one-mil- Dr. Haws said there will be no change in e the policy this year but it is a possibility in the future. . In the previous weeks discussion, there was an inquiry into why the higher bid was Andersens-Ford- ion brought suit in the state. He recommended r, d ments. Board acts on transportation issue (Continued from Page One) mile from school have bus service. This policy began a couple of years ago with.' shift in boundaries that saw school in MountatO'Wiew,;Elementary. Brigham City take in part of neighboring Central school attendance area. A .9 mill tax increase was adopted this year to cover the expense involved. The bid of Andersens-Forhad been accepted although it was higher than two other bids. Secrist is associated with the Not Approved That application was not approved. Dr. Knudson who suggested that this years application be limited to the fire station, noting that the city had been ' encouraged to reapply. Acting on a recommendation from City Attorney Omer Call and prompted by a recent court order issued by First District Judge VeNoy Christoffersen, the council rescinded a motion passed Dec. 18. Purpose of the motion was to limit the number of payroll deductions to those required by city, state and federal govern- fire call charge re-evalu- ate tions. Serving on that committee were three councilmen and the city shop foreman. In a prepared statement, Secrist explained procedure for preparing specifications and bidding the vehicle, indicating he was not in a position to unduly influence the selection. He further said after the article in question, he did not consider that the council had brought the accusation of conflict of interest but the Box Elder News, Councilman Knudson repeated that in my mind, there was no conflict at all. The other bids did not meet specifications". department. department, and heard a former fire chief defend himself and his firm against what . he considered to be an accusation of conflict of interest. -- Councilman Peter Knudson brought up the grant proposal. He noted that Brigham .City a year ago made application for $145,000 in HUD funds to finance several projects. Among them was expansion of the fire station: Others included tennis courts, low Thiokol's Wasatch division, accepted the award. Frorn income housing rehabilitation and downleft is outgoing Chamber President Wayne Jones, town planning. Savoca, Brigham City Mayor Harold Felt and the new SPECIAL City will News. It stemmed from a council discussion the previous week on the award of a bid to van for the fire purchase a one-to- n DRINK 30( 650 S. MAIN 734-919- 1 I If, you have a second or third favorite pose, take them, too. At these special prices, In either size. Your Your Your Your second selection third selection fourth selection fifth selection 1.SS 1.S5 1.55 1.40 Tuesday thru Saturday Jan. 20 thru 24 9:30 to 12:00 - 1:00 to 5:30 CHARGE IT ' South Main St. Brigham City, Utah STORE HOURS: 9:30 o.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opon Frldoy till S OO p.m. V |