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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, 1978 MAY 18, ktlm Connitt By ROM LYN KIRK all been t.ave leiter documented bv spe ific reported by school Mu'lonis, be said HOVCFVFR, Ihe committee doe not Want to Use the dot umeniaiion unless forced since tt "will put the kids on the Smt," fie said hope to establish friendly relations by talking to the board for alniiii 15 to 'Ml minutes Three members of the executive board hope to speak, The executive board dialled ihe lem r from nub s taken during the nut ling Revtmid Hardei said. tenth cates, one (crural is.m dc lined by the Bountiful t 11111' Ac I ion CciinmiUce is . ItoUNTf t Ul The Ci- tizen' Action Committee, mad up of Bountiful rcudents, will nsk for an action tusk foiie lu resolve what they ay ore plublems related to the dose proximity between Ihe 1 US Seminary and the Davis County Sc Is )siem. 1 IHt IK spokesman Reverend Wendell Harder said the group hope- for an answer from the 111111 board on May 2.3 when they have requested an audience. - In a letter which was mailed lo the school board on April 14. the committee listed ten issues which Indicated heir fee ling that u close in in I existed between the 1.DS seminary program and the school system. to Reverend Harder, the objective of the s group is "not to create a ACCORDING cir-cu- atmosphere" but to ask creation of the task forte to study and correct for the Inn ijal Barker of the Central Davis County Committte for Improved Telephone St rvice explains petition to Stale Senator Haven J. Barlow, center, and State U prt - ntative James Hansen Both legislators are spearheading drive to obtain better telephone service for Davis County tesidents. Both legislators also strongly support two petitions being circulated favoring a revised tc h phone system in the area. SUPPORT PETITIONS Fore-- t of phones one ran reach In Weber and Utah counties, we should pay only $3 65 per month," said Representative Hansen. CONTINUED FROM FRONT without a toll charge This compares to 59,323 in Weber County and 59,595 in Utah County. 54-3-- AT LEAST that was the concensus of the city council here last week following a report from Ed Higley, owner of one of the larger mobile home parks in the city. He told the council that he has a culinary water system in his park valued at more TD GLADLY let the city take over the system and have my residents pay according to water used, but that isn't feasible, said Mr. Higley. "It's also not economically feasible for the city to have meters installed on every mobile home, thus everything into the park is metered by one meter." A WisiS - On Monday juveniles between the ages of 11 and 17 appeared before First District Juvenile Court Judge L Kent Bachman charged with offenses of ranging from burglary, consumptions -- possession of and displaying a fire marijuana, setting alcoholic beverages, threatening behavior to a law THE DAY was an average one in the juvenile court in Farmington Judge Bachman said. His objective is to give counsel to the juveniles who appear before him as well as making a judgment as to their punishment. He said his responsibility is to also teach juveniles respect for the law. But many of them dont listen Judge Bachman holds general court every Monday and Wednesday and conducts review and traffic hearings twice a month Usually about 30 arraignments in to reviews and trials scheduled for each general court day. Clara Ashby, prominent Clearfield citizen brought the question up to the council and asked for a survey of serv ices offered to mobile parks. BUT AFTER hearing testimony from Mr Higley, she Ive heard the said, "Now other side, 1 withdraw my request for that survey, appeared for trial on a charge of threatening behavior when arrested by a police officer. The juvenile waived the right for an attorney. Deputy County Attorney Mel Wilson will present the case for the county. According to the statements, the juvenile had been at a party with about 30 other juveniles, but only two were referred to the court. en- forcement officer. addition "BUT WHAT I charge for these services does not pay the total cost, he said. "I increased the monthly rental rate by $2 50 and got complaints Many of my residents are young couples or elderly persons on fixed incomes. Its hard for them to make even small adjustments." 0 Tine Jyusenfls By ROSELYN KIRK FARMINGTON He explained that water, sewer and natural gas are all metered on individual meters for the entire park and the cost for these services are included in the monthly rent. are ONE OF the first cases on Monday was male who the probathat of a tion officer described as "having a chip on his shoulder. The boy was charged with consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Since he had already completed the alcohol and rehabilitation program run by the court and the Davis County Mental Health Center, the juvenile was ordered to pay a $25 fine and appear for a probation review in July. The juvenile argued that he had only consumed a few swallows of a can of beer, but Judge Bachman pointed out that the law says the purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a juvenile is illegal. "Even if the beer is in the seat of the car, you are guilty, Judge Bachman said. Since the juvenile was presently working, he was ordered to pay the fine. IN ALL cases parents appeared with the juveniles. One 11 year old child appeared for a review. She has been under the prohibitive supervision of the Division of Family Services since November. The probation officer reported that the child was progressing and wouldnt need other help except through the mental health center. She was released from supervision. In another case one juvenile, age 17, THE PROBATION officer recommended that the youth attend the alcohol rehabilitation seminar, in addition to paying a $50 fine. The father of the juvenile objected to his son attending the alcohol seminary, stating that the boy was not guilty of drunkeness. Judge Bachman did not order the juvenile to attend, but pointed out if the boy returned to the court on another juvenile charge, he would be letting down the court as well as his parents AFTER ADVISING the juvenile that he must show respect for law enforcement officers. Judge Bachman ordered the youth to pay $100 fine. Its good to have the parents involved since they have to live with the child every day. In another case where a 14 year old boy pled not guilty to the charge of damaging a house trailer, Judge Bachman set the trial date for a hearing before the court He told the juvenile he could have access to an attorney and witnesses could be called to testify on his behalf These witnesses could be subpoenaed bv the court if their names and addresses were provided previous to the trial JUDGE BACHMAN pointed out that any witnesses which were called to testify against the offender could be questioned. The defendant also would have the right to remain silent to any questions asked at the trial should he choose. The same juvenile pled guilty on another charge to entering a dwelling to commit a theft On this matter Judge Bachman ordered the juvenile to work 35 hours at a school close to where he lived in order to pay his fine The boy was allowed until June 19 to earn the money to make $24 25 restitution WHEN THE boy had entered the dwelling he was charged with stealing alcohol. "I hope you have gained some kind of understanding about other peoples experience, property based on this Judge Bachman told the grb - adopted. "We took the best of the old plan and incorporated it with plans from the other govern- - (SomrE mem entities," he said In order for the plan to become effective, the Davis County commission must approve Ihe final format of the plan The final adoption of Ihe plan will he by the three member merit commission who have nm yet been appointed, Mr. King said 'e music programs. "Choral groups are required losing JU lo 25 times in IDS wards lo receive ircdil (or iheir chess. his takes the kids out of our church almost entirely," lie 1 said Were getting very close juvenile In connection with the same incident, another juvenile male, age 15 was also charged with the same two crimes and received the same punishment, including the work order which would make it possible for him to get the money to pay the restitution In none of the cases that appeared on Monday were parents required to pay the fine although Judge Bachman does require that one or both parents be piesent for the arraignment and trial ONE JUVENILE who was scheduled to appear based on a charge of the possession of marijuana was not present at the scheduled time Although his parents and step parents were present, they said they were not aware of his whereabouts. Judge Bachman issued a pick-uorder to both p the Davis County and Weber County Sheriffs Office so that the defendant could be brought to court Until the juvenile was picked up, the matter was continued Judge Bachman told the parents that if the juvenile were picked up prior to the date set for trial, he would he placed at the MOWEDA detention home and held until he was released to the parents or the court JUDGE BACHMAN said that the juvenile court has more discretion as to the type of judgments handed down to juveniles than do the other courts Judgments can vary for a fine or work order to an order that the juvenile receive psychiatric or psychological help The juvenile can also be placed in a foster home supervised by the Division of Tamily Services (DFS) or to an alternative group home If more strict measures are necessary, Ihe youth can be sent to the Youth Development Center in Ogden where the center attempts to rehabilitate the juvenile while placing him under strict control and discipline. JUDGE BACHMAN considered that possibility on Monday "What about spending three months in the Youth Development Center? Maybe thats what it takes to get the chip off your shoulder, he asked one offender, but decided against that punishment But since most of the juveniles on Monday were first time offenders, their punishment was not so severe Judge Bachman said he is much more harsh if the juvenile appears before him for the second or third time. now Davit Schixjls, Burnell Wrcgley s.ud Ihe group had firsl requested a meeling wish the board on May 16. hut since ihe board was not meeting t hat night, the administration had by sending a letter enclosing guidelines from Ihe from the American Civil fiber! its (ACI.U), the group is nut anxious to go to court, Reverend Harder said "fhere both sides lose " He said the court battle in the I op, m SUul District relating to ihe practice of awarding (I edit fur seminary classes and time "is rough on both sides " Slate Superintendent of Schools Supi Wriglev sug-g- c sted a further meeting date reh-ase- if HE DOES believe, however, that some of ihe points in the letter written by the ( ttizens necessary, REV. HARDLR said the executive committee had received that letter, but he Action Committee may be resolved when the Logan case is sealed. had not personally talked to Supt Wrtgley, but he and the executive committee planned to tie present on May 21 According to Reverend Harder, although come of the same points are at issue in The first meeling to discuss the issue was called by some mothers of students in the to schools, according Reverend Harder Letters were sent to the other six non-LD- in Boun- HE SAID the group has wanted to establish friendly relations with the school board and so had voted not to release the letter to the press. But once the matter did become public knowledge through the media, the group was forced to explain their side, he said. We didn't want to create problems. We just wanted to sit down in a friendly manner " The request of the group will be to set up a committee in each school which will consider affirmative action problems. The questions that are not resolved in the Logan suit can be settled by negotiations within the committee, employee representation, mandatory retirement, record keeping and seasonal employment SOME OF the changes can be incorporated into the edited na-ri- t plan, Mr King said Additional department heads can be submitted to the in personnel department churches S tiful asking if they those to paiticipate. Reverend Harder .said parishioners from the First Baptist Church, St. Oiaf's Catholic Church and the Bountiful Community churches were all represented at the mass meetings executive secretary positions could be exempt from the merit system as well, Mr. King said Department heads discussed other issues such as writing He said the personnel department will now' begin the work of editing and tvping the merit plan, including suggestions ALTHOUGH one of the suggestions was that the he said. county peisonnel director be IN ANY case the individual teachers to conform to the which governs the designated as a full time position, Mr King or the county commissioners did not comment At the present time, Mr King is serving in two capac ities-t- he executive secretary of industrial development as well as the board and will have state law options of the seminary program. The district will have to put "teeth into their memos to the individual schools. Reverend Harder said. personnel director DEPARTMENT heads discussed several elements of the plan involving hiring and exemptions According to the proposed plan, the personnel department would refer five names placed highest on the merit roster to the department heads who would do the hiring for their department. Department heads stressed from the beginning that they needed to do the hiring for their own departments They stressed Tuesday, however, that all testing prior to the placement of personnel on the hiring roster should be done bv the personnel committee of Superintendent been discussed with attorneys by a Individual THE GROUP is also cm. tec ms) (daitil the high school the Although points oullmed in Ihe teller have suggestions " are 0 ,11 hers have a And non I DX studi nts 10 identify them-tv s by raising then hands in 1 hits x, he s nd sug-gesle- d HE SAID the county commissioners ate moving in the direction of appointing the merit commission and have received names from the two political parties from which they will name two of the members The third will be a person of their choosing. Before final approval, the proposed plan will have to go the legal route since it will be enacted as an ordinance. County Attorney Milton J Hess said. The plan will be advertised and possibly even be examined in a public hearing Although Mr King declined to make estimates as to when the final draft would be completed, he said, non LD5 students In "feel like minority B raffs ARMINGTON Davis County department heads suggested changes befoie the final editing of the proposed met it system but arl King, couniy personnel director, said the plan will not be completed in time to meet the June I deadline suggested by Dav is Couniy Commissioners MR. KING said that the rough draft of the merit plan was an incorporation of the Weber County, Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City merit pans as well as including face's of an earlier Davis County plan, proposed but not 1 IN than $100,000, a system that he must operate and maintain. The 90 people on Ihe citizen's committed first met on March 15 and then again on Ajmil 5. The allegations in the By ROSELYN KIRK V8 - S made Copy 0 Merit System Os Reedy 8 CLEARFIELD It may not appear that residents of mobile home parks are "paying their way with regard to city utilities, but they are non-LD- Ei HE THEN noted that Section of the Utah Code of the same Utah Code "foibu'j anv and Section reasonable difference in rales of service "But in view of the above fads, it is cler th it we are being charged an unreasonable rate for a limned service, the legislators concluded BUT CENTRAL Davis County subscribers pay only 33 cents less (17.66 per month fora private line compared to $7 99 for a private line In Weber and Utah counties). If our rates were based on the number of phones one can reach without a toll charge, compared to the number problems in the si hools where the committee says that students are not receiving fair treatment. lhal At Lost Solid Vinyl Siding That Looks Feds Like Wood 6 STAY WARMER & SAVE FUEL COST MR. KING said that personnel did not wish to place too many guidelines on the department heads or bind them by strict classifications in hiring practices Department heads also wished to be included in the merit svstem so thev could not be fired for political reasons, according to mental health administrator Russell Williams Solid Vinyl will put an end to your painting and exterior maintenance or White shades problems pastel Beautiful if your outside walls are covered with old asbestos imitation brick or stone the transhrmation from old and shabby to sparkling new will be terrific Carefree aluminum guttering and downspouts (Never rust) 2 Super seal tight rooting (many colors) Even HOWEVER, Mr King said the personnel department could not deal with that issue County commissioners and the county merit commission would have lo decide whether thev wanted to make exceptions and allow some department heads to rematn on the merit svstem, he said Carl Chappel, Community Action Program (CAP) director said that, like most he heads, department preferred to be since this would offer him better job security non-exem- DR. 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