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Show Volume 71 Price 50 Cents Wednesday, November 11, 1992 Number 45 Career Day held at I tj .1 3 i t ) k i r i I I 1 Talk about unusual photography. The Salina Sun's own photographer, Kyle Ashby, saw the opportunity for this striking shot last Friday, as a truck from Robinson's Transport was at NSHS as part of the Career Day workshops. The bright sunlight on the brilliant wheel cap mirrored the students' reflection. He couldn't resist taking the shot. Local Election Results for North Sevier Area Last Fridays Career day at North Sevier High School was very well attended as students spent time investigating various professions. Business people from 20 professions came to school and presented seminars for the students. Students were required to attend four such classes throughout the day. Comments from the student were all positive, said Kids that were Randy Andreason, NSHS teacher. marginal students felt the presentations were of benefit and said it helped give them a better idea of what they should take for the remainder of their high school career. S urveys were posted out in core classes and the resul t showed that students were very favorable about the various workshops and wanted to continue them from NSHS year to year. This Friday seven buses will leaving NSHS for vain us destinations. Included will be the University of Utah Medical Center; Salt Lake Airport; Fred House Academy at the Point of the Mountain Prison, Southern Utah University Athletic Training Department; Southern Utah Geology; Southern Utah Fuels Company, SUFCo for j mine trip; and the Division of Wildlife Resource- r I r: and warehouse. , This will be additional information provided t he :u dents to help them decide what they might warn n. J- -. a living when leaving school, and take classes that arc pointedly needed for that area. - Aurora sets public hearing on sewer project Aurora City officials are hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at the Aurora Firehouse Community Center. The purpose of the meeting is to explain fully the proposed sewer facility project for the city, and to answer any questions residents may have about the proposed system. All homes and businesses in Aurora are currently using septic tanks, drain fields or other methods of disposing of waste water. In some cases soils are allowing seepage rates which exceed the maximum allowed by the State code for septic tanks and drain fields. Grey water or wash water in some cases is discharged directly into ditches, gutters or yards. All of these conditions are seen as a threat to the health and safety of the community, and some are in violation of state regulations. A sewer system would enable Aurora to better pro-- t xt public health, stimulate community growth, attract ucsirablc commercial development and promote civic pride. The project has been under study by the city council and engineers, and every possible alternative has been evaluated. The proposed project represents the most cost effective plan. The collection system would consist of 8, 10 and some 12 inch sewer pipes throughout the city. Their location will be established to avoid conflicts with existing utilities and minimize costs. Interceptor Pipe systems will deliver wastewater from Aurora toa new treatment facility which will serve Aurora only. Wastewater Lagoons which will have enough capacity for the city for the next 20 years and will be capable of expansion after that 20 year period has passed will be in- - stalled. Total cost for the entire project is estimated at $2,695,000. Of this amount, Aurora has EPA and PCIB grants totaling $1,531,000. This means this money will not have to be repaid to anyone. Loan commitments for the rest of the project are as follows: $965,000 at 0 interest for a 20 year loan from the States Utah Waste-watLoan Fund; and $100,000 for 25 years at 0 interest from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board. Aurora City must provide a local contribution of $98,000 which is a requirement to qualify for the large amount of grant and no interest loan monies. as The City will obtain the $98,000 with a one-tim- e er sessment of $350 to each sewer connection payable at the beginning of the project; or the city will finance this payment for the homeowner over a 2 year period. This $350 is called a connection fee. Average monthly charges per residence w il be S23 .29 This will be used to repay the 0 interest loans and cover all operation and maintenance costs of the system. No property tax increases will be needed or requested for the project. The homeowner will be responsible for installing sewer pipe from his home to the sewer stub at the property line. This averages $5 to $10 per lineal foot if done by a Contractor. However, individual homeowners may apply for a Farmers Home Administration grant which can be and disadvantaged used to assist certain if in this cost; you qualify these funds can paying persons also be used to pay the connection fee. A forma) Bond election will be hell to give 3 urora residents the opportunity to approve or disapprove the project. It will be held Tuesday, November 17, at the Aurora Fire house. If residents approve the project, construction should begin as early as the Fall of 1993. Completion is set for late summer of 1994. If voters turn down the project, all the grant money and 0 interest loan money that has been committed to the project will be lost. If the project is pursued at a future date, the best financing package at that time w ithout grant money would likely require a minimum user fee of more than $45 per household per month. It is possible that because of the current systems in use throughout the city, individuals would have to upgrade their own individual disposal systems, which could result in much higher monthly costs than the proposed project. This is an important decision which will have effects on the City of Aurora, so everyone is encouraged to attend this special meeting to learn about the project fully, and to express their views. A copy of the proposed Aurora City Wastew ater Facilities Plan is open for public review at the City Office any weekday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., or Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of Kent Freeman, Recorder, 40 West 100 North, Aurora, or by appointment (Call Mayor ). Larry Cosby, Dont miss the meeting tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse. low-inco- 529-7964- City building renovation costs cut to stay in budget limits The November 2 meeting of the Salina City Council was a busy one for members Karren Glover, Kim Robinson, Nancy Frame, Ronald Crane, Roy Cooke, and This accounts for a 82 voter turnout in the North Sevier Area General Election Results Utah voters turned out in record numbers for the General Election November 3, 1992. When the polls closed, Utah had retained its Republican image, being one of the 9 states casting its votes for George Bush. In the National Election, Bill Clinton won by a landslide over George Bush 43,427,558 to 37,884,942. Ross Perot garnered 19,1 1 1 ,669 popular votes. In the race for Governor of Utah, Mike Leavitt and Olene Walker (R), came out on top, with 320,015 votes; Merrill Cook and Frances Hatch Merrill, (I) received 254,960 votes; Stewart Hanson, Paula F. Julander (D) received 176,404 votes. In the race for State Senator, Robert F. Bennett, (R) won the decision over Wayne Owens, (D) 417,993 to 300,111. U.S. Representative Bill Orton (D) will begin his second term, as voters gave him 133,909 votes, and his opponent Richard R. Harrington, (R) received 83,009 votes. For Attorney General, Scott M. Bums (R) received 356,751; Jan Graham (D) received 362,805 votes. For State Auditor: Tom Allen (R) received 435,957 votes, while Harold Black, (D) received 260,894. State Treasurer, Edward T. Alter (R) 353,079; Arthur L. Monson, (D); 315,704. Statewide, Proposition 1 received 494,935 votes in favor, with 184,661 againsL Continued on page 2 Mayor Nyals T. Andreason. Mayor Andreason reviewed with the council his response to a letter he had received concerning the state of the Salina Landfill. The council asked if this response was sent to the local newspaper. When answered in the affirmative, Roy Cooke asked that the article be pulled form the paper. Seconded. The Salina Sun was called, and although on its way to press, the publisher pulled the article at the councils request. Karren Glover reported that Mrs. Robert Potts wife was asking for patience with the payments due on their rental of the Salina Medical Clinic. It was moved to send the doctor a letter asking that the remaining balance of $ 1 ,000 be paid by December 3 1 , or legal action will have to be begun. Approved. The Mayor will sign the lease that has been drawn up for the rent on the clinic and send it to Intermountain Health Care, the leasers. City maintenance director Jim Casto told the council that the truck needs a new engine - quickly. Discussion followed on where the work should be done which would also cover the engine for at least a year under warranty. Ronald Crane moved to allow a new engine be purchased form R & D Auto. Carried. Quotes were gathered for this particular job. In a previous discussion Ron Crane moved to allow the hiring of Robinsons backhoe for excavating soil for the landfill and to include leveling. Approved. David Bailey, Mr. Wells, and George Dyches from Moroni Processing explained changes in their processing methods at the Salina plant, and asked for a possible rate change on their utilities. It was decided to have the situation studied. Discussion was held on the debt service requirements on the sewer bonds, and Ron Crane, Kim Robinson, Karren Glover will get together for this study. Betty Cowley, Recorder, presented the bill for the metal grates to be placed at the Senior Citizen building; she also presented order forms for certification manuals for the water and wastewater certification program. Payments were approved. Two building permits were approved. Nancy Frame gave a report on the bid given for renovation of the city building. The council will be deciding what can be cut from the planned renovation to bring costs in line with the budget. The city is negotiating with Mickelsen Construction to bring the project in line budgetwise. Salina Stake High Priests party set The Annual Salina Utah Stake High Priest Social w ill be held Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the Stake Center. The evening will begin with a ham and roast beef dinner, with baked potatoes, copper penny carrots, Jello salad, rolls, and cake for dessert. Following the dinner there will be a short musical program. All High Priests and their wives, and widows of High Priests are cordially invited to attend. Rides are being arranged by Ward High Priest Group Leaders for those who may not have transportation. Please bring your own dishes. |