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Show fH2 JcbT .WCRCGRflFHIC 36u0 WEST IE SOUTH CW v'ALLE UT 0411? Salina City Council names week of October 15 through 22 Red Ribbon Week m The Salina City Council meeting for October 17 was called to order at 7:00 last monday night A motion was made to approve the minutes from the last meeting, it passed. No business licenses were presented. North Sevier Middle School Project Teamwork presented the Mayor with a red ribbon. They explained to the Mayor and council that the red ribbon was to represent a drug free america and the words "Its Hot to Notl" were in purple to represent the violence in the schools. Holly Moore, spokesman, asked the council to proclaim the week of October 15 through the 22 "Red Ribbon Week" the council approved. Whites Sanitation asked to set there fuel price on the contract with the city to $1.50. This was to be a temporary price for the present and Whites would change this through the council if the gas raised. Councilmember Kim Robinson asked Billy White if they would go with the lowest price they could find. He said they would go with the state gas price. Ronald Crane moved to approve the change in the contract, all council approved. Councilmember Crane asked Mr. White if other communities that they serve have discounts for hardship cases. Mr. White reported that all of the cities they serve do have such a program. Chad Beach represented the Variance commitee in saying that they cannot serve as both the Planning Commitee and Board of Adjustmants. The council said they would do what it takes to get that problem solved. Mr. Beach also brought up that according to the zoning laws there should be no horses in the subdivisions. The council said that the zoning laws don't say anything about prohibiting horses. Mayor Grant Stubbs brought up that he and the city lawyer met with a representative from Utah Power and Light and found out that they are definitly closing the office in Salina. Mayor Stubbs said his next step would be to write a letter to a UP&L boss in Oregon. It was asked that Jim Casto do something about the waiter puddling up on the roads around town. He said he would deal with it Councilmember Dwaine Burr read the court reports, a motion was made and passed to approve them. Karen Glover, Councilmember, mentioned that the Salina City Youth Coucil will be doing their "Winter Wonderland" again this year. Also she asked about the lights to be put on the city building for Christmas time. City worker Jim Casto said he would put up what he can but when the city building was renovated, no electric outlets were placed on the exterior of the building. He said he would put up the decorations the day after thanksgiving. Meeting was adjourned at exactly 8:00. This is the unapproved minutes as recorded by Salina Sun reporter. J S' JF S .4 5 i i 4 I I t I I t i I i f Salina Elementary observes National Fire Safety Week Salina Elementary had a busy week remembering Students were National Fire Safety Week (Oct. ). asked to discuss with their families and draw an escape plan from their homes in case of a fire. Students returning their plans to the school were included in a special drawing. Winners fromeach grade w$re honored by Salina Fire Department", "under Russell Wildens leadership, in a unique way; a ride home from school in the fire engine. Eight students received their special ride events such as fire drills, Friday, Oct. 14., after week-lon- g and discussions, videos, special units about fire safety fire thanks the A to department for their safety. special so make this event to special. The event help willingness was one of the elementary schools new Partnership in Education program under the direction of first grade teacher, Madolyn Bills. First grade winning students were Trevor Poulson, Zak Longacre, and Daniel Farrington. Older students were Jack Killduff, Jennecca Lewis, Sydnee McEown, Charles Bosshardt, and Brandi Bastian. 10-14- Pictured left to right include - Russell Wilden (fireman), Jack Killduff, Jennecca Lewis, Sydnee McEown, Charles Bosshardt, and Ron Utley (Principal) Brandi Bastian was a winner but is not pictured. tss Aurora Main Street Speed Limit is disccused at meeting I feel like a child whos been patted on the head and told not to worry, that everything will be taken care of, says Aurora resident, Irene Huntsman. Except, Huntsman claims, that nothing has been taken care of. In an Aurora public meeting held September 19th, Huntsman and nearly one hundred additional towns First grade winning students are pictured from left to right: Trevor Poulson, Zak Longacre, and DanP el Farrington. Silver Beaver Award given to local leaders Three local scout leaders were recognized by the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America, as outstanding volunteers and awarded the Silver Beaver, Saturday, September 10, 1994. The following are the three awarded: Neal E. Bosshardt, Redmond, Kenny Brice Poulson, Kevin Eppich, both Salina. Aydelotte said this prestigious award is presented annually to outstanding Scouting volunteers from central and southern Utah who have given distinguished service in the Scouting program. recipients, selected by Scouting peers, were given the highest award a Council can give a volunteer, the Silver Beaver. Fifty-nin- e Kevin Eppich Kenny Poulson Neal Bosshaitlt southern half of Main Street, at least four times a day, agrees with Huntsmans statement When asked about enforcement of the speed law since the public meeting, Christensen said, Its about the same. I havent noticed down. Ivanna Stowe is another Aurora citizen who played a major role in spearheading the campaign to bring the issue before the Council. Stowe states that she felt that the meeting was a positive experience for most towns people. She stresses that it was the petitions, their voice was really heard, referring to the petitions which were circulated door to door prior to the meeting. According to Stowe, over half the adults in Aurora signed the petitions in support of retaining the speed limit and asking for increased enforcement of the speed limit law. In the month since the meeting, the sign on the south end of town has been moved to the Y, and so has the sign on the North end in compliance with the wishes of the anything different Other Aurora residents seem to have similar opinions. Amber Curtis related an incident involving trying to slow down a speeding diesel after church one Sunday afternoon. We havent seen much sustained enforcement, Curtis stated. She added that the loose organization working on the situation has looked into the possibility of having a volunteer paint a full sized mannikin of a police officer with his hand up, with a slogan reading Please slow down. We love our town. Curtis said that she thought this would show the towns peoples support for enforcement of the speed law. No volunteers have come forward as yet, but Curtis has had a few suggestions of people who might be interested in working on the project Former Council member Heagle also discussed this part of the problem. He suggested that an alternate route for semis could be advocated. Heagle pointed out that if trucks were rerouted west on Highway 50 into Salina, then south on old Highway 89, it would be a difference of only 1 14 miles. Heagle stated he felt this solution would alleviate at least part of the problem. Huntsman said that night time was also part of the problem she would like to see some improvement on. She suggested that Taylor pick another time to patrol. Hes getting too predictable. Huntsman pointed out that most locals know that Taylor generally patrols in die evening around 5 or 6 Oclock. Huntsman stated she felt he patrolled at that time so that townspeople would see him. I dont care if I see him. I want to go to bed at night and townspeople. Ray Heagle, former City Council member, expressed the belief that it would take a couple of months before the signs would be changed. Then, he added, if there are violations, then set up an officer at each end of town to take care of the problem. Ive always been the kind of person that has thought, If youve got laws and dont enforce them, why have them? Huntsman agrees with Heagle, We got what we wanted from UDOT,but, we havent gotten any enforcement from local officials. rora Postmistress, Judy Christensen, who drives the not hear the cars zooming by. Utah Highway Patrolman, Mark Topham says that responsibility for enforcement of the speed law rests with the city and with the Sevier County Sheriff s Department. Topham stated that his patrol jurisdiction covers an area from Indianola half way to Green River. Though Topham lives on Main Street, lie admits that the only time he can patrol Main Street is when he is on his way to work or coming home. Sevier County Sheriff John Mecham could not be contacted for comment on this issue, neither could Aurora Police Officer Roger Taylor. people met with the Aurora City Council and representatives of Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). The main topic of discussion was the speed limit on the citys main street Speaking at the meeting, Johnson stated, It was wild. People got emotional Johnson added that in his opinion what made a difference was the residents of Aurora turning out in such large numbers to let their voices be known. He said that he felt that the UDOT representative started out with a negative opinion about the possibility to retain the speed limit at the present 35 miles per hour through town. However, Johnson says, when they could see we intended to fight them on this, they kind of backed POOR COPY I A '(WluiiWg j1 |