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Show The Payson Chronicle, April 7, 1999, Page 2 MAYORS MEMO April 5, 1999 Dear Citizens: Decisions - Decisions! As mayor of Payson, I feel it is my duty and obligation to relate to you the pattern I have found that works best in making decisions: 1 : A study is carefully made of the issue or the problem at hand. 2: Consultation and communication is made with all possible reliable and knowledgeable faculty- 3: An assessment of all available resources is determined. 4: All possible options are created. 5: Careful evaluation is made to determine if the issue is a "want" or a "need." 6: A projection is made as to what affect the decision will have on the future. 7: I get down on my knees and ask the Lord to bless me with the wisdom, knowledge, vision and inspiration such that a favorable and correct decision may be made. Let me present to you an example of a decision that involves a very real issue for Payson City: Our public safety building is presently very inadequate to say the least. Over $15,000.00 has been invested for a feasibility study for a new building, and the dollar figure for the structure, land, furniture, equipment, etc. was estimated to be nearly 9 million dollars. Payson now has a debt load of approximately 10 million dollars, with a payout of almost 17 million dollars. Shall we bond for the additional funds and increase our indebtedness to 19 million dollars, with a payout of around 32 million dollars? Shall we look for an older building and remodel it? Shall we use the property behind the existing police station and remodel and add on? Shall we add on to the east of our existing city center building where the court system, parking facilities and property are already present, or Shall we limp along awhile longer to see which option will eventually work out4o be the best? When running for mayor, I knew if I were elected, controversial council decisions would have to be made, and I knew that I would be in a position where some of my friends and associates w'ould be speaking for the issue and some would be speaking against it. Knowing full well it would be impossible to please everyone, I promised myself I would follow my established pattern for making a decision, make it, and then live with it, praying that if approved by the council, that the decision would ultimately be best for the majority of the citizens of Payson. Every first and third Fridays, the seven members of the Planning and Zoning Commission receive their packets for the coming Wednesday commission meeting. The mayor and the city council receive the same packets. The packet is about an inch and one-hathick, containing their agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, applications for new subdivisions, annexations, conditional use permits, staff findings and requirements, etc. On the second and fourth Fridays of each month, the council receives their packet, which is about an inch and one-hathick, containing their agenda, minutes, cash disbursements, invoice register, each of descriptions agenda item, staff reports for each annexation, subdivision, conditional use applications, permits, ordinances, resolutions, etc. Hie council meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. for a work session; the regular council meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and hopefully adjourns before 10:00 p.m. Payson has an excellent staff, fine superintendents, great commissioners and dedicated council members. We know that we cannot STOP growth, but we can help PLAN and GUIDE it. It is imperative that our infrastructure is adequate, our road corridors are saife and functional, our General Plan is in place, and designates adequate land for schools and churches, parks are planned, trail systems outlined, green space preserved, sensitive lands determined, our enterprises of water, power, sewer, landfill, etc. are adequate to support our growth, our recreation program is suitable, etc. To make good decisions, the packets must be read and studied. Staff should be consulted and communicated with. A visit to the property in question should be taken, the reputation of the contractor, his track record and the quality of his work should be considered. Each individual decision deserves a unique, special approach. I try to make my decisions based on these findings, utilizing the seven steps previously mentioned. Payson is at a great crossroad right now, and good decisions are not only imperative, but critical! Lets all work together with COOPERATION, COHESION and CONSENSUS! Sincerely, Gordon S. Taylor lf lf PROCLAMATION the Pa) son Historical and Preservation WHEREAS, the Nation.il Division of State History, and the People Preserving Peteetneet. have organized for Society, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, memorabilia and landmarks. the purpose of preserving and restoring historic sites, placts, us to for bring history to life when we join to celebrate WHEREAS, Preservation Week is a time the unique heritage of our home town Payson. and irreplaceable sites and landmarks WHEREAS, Payson is rich in beautiful Pioneer homes Places. Historic which have been placed on the National Register of celebration, citizens of our community will be calling attenWHEREAS, As part of a week-lon- g tion to Nationally Registered and locally designated historic sites and places. WHEREAS, Daughters of Utah Pioneers will sponsor tours of the DUP Pioneer Museum. WHEREAS, The People Preserving Peteetneet will sponsor tours of the restoration of the Peteetneet Academy, the Memorial Garden, the Amphitheater and other facilities. WHEREAS, The Payson Historic Society will sponsor a special exhibit in the new Freedom Room, honoring and citing men and women serving in the Mormon Battalion, Civil War, Indian Wars, World War I, World War H, Korean and Viet Nam Wars. WHEREAS, the Payson Art Guild will honor Kevin Keele, our Payson High School Sterling Scholar, and will exhibit the artistry of our High School local talent Also, a "One Hundreds Years of Womens Dress" Exhibit will be displayed. NOW THEREFORE, I, Gordon S. Taylor, Mayor of the City of Payson. do hereby proclaim May 2nd through May 8th as Payson Historic Week, and urge all residents and citizens of Payson to sponsor this special celebration by attending the prepared activities, becoming members of the Historical Preservation organizations and by contributing as generously as possible to support the Historic Preservation of our community. sGordon S. Taylor, Mayor Calendar Community or into (801) by noon on If wish to post an event, call us at fax it 465-92- 2 1 Mon- day. Thursday. April 8 - Utah County Democratic Party Organizing Convention, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Provo City Council Chambers, 35 1 W. Center. Wednesday. April 14 - Payson City Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 439 West Utah Avenue. (Regular Payson Council Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, however, Aprils meetings were changed due to other commitments.) Saturday. April 17 - Miss Santaquin Pageant, 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the City Center, 45 West 100 South, Santaquin. Wednesday April 28 - Payson City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. in Council Cham- bers. During The Month of April: PHS AP Art Class Exhibition at Peteetneet Art Gallery, 10 South 600 East in Payson, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For groups, call Karen Taylor at 465-225- 3. Mayor P.S. "It is better to be trusted than to be loved." (Elder James E. Faust, Priesthood Conference April 3, 1999) SENIOR CITIZENS CALENDAR WEDNESDAY - April 7 Sit and Be Fit exercises 10:00 a.m. -- to 11:00 a.m. THURSDAY - April 8 Line Dancing -- 10:00 a.m. to 1 1 :00 a.m. Brown Bag 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. FRIDAY - April 9 Sit and Be Fit exercise -- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. -- Camille Larson with the Sheriffs 1 Department will be here at 1 :30 a.m. with a program on Telephone Fraud. MONDAY -- April 12 Sit and Be Fit exercise 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Health Clinic - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon -- TUESDAY - April 13 Line Dancing -- 10:00 a.m. to 1 1:00 a.m. Birthday Party with Lou Havice entertaining We will be having a Free Hearing Aid and Hearing Screening Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Temple - 1:00 p.m. Woodcarving - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hale Center Theatre presents "The King and I" on Monday, April 19. We will be leaving the Senior Center at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $9.00. Please sign up and pay by Thursday, April 15. The Huish Theatre Now Playing ED tv RaledPG-1- 3 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. MonJay-Saturda- y, Adults and Students $4 0 Children 1 1 and under $3.00 Senior Citizens 60 and older $3.00 1 Phone 465-245- Ultra Stereo Surround Sound POORC |