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Show Millard County Prograas, Fillmore, Utah 84631 Friday, May 30, 1980 Page 4 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Following are the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held May 14, 1980 in the District Office, Delta, Utah. Meeting convened at 9:00a.m. Members in attendance: Bertis Frampton. L. Robert President; Harris, Vice President; l.coyd Lovell, member; Jack Nelson, member; David Christensen, member; Kenneth M. Top-haSuperintendent; Robert L. Steele, Clerk. The President of the Board called the meeting to order at 9:00 a. m. The Clerk was directed to call the roll which indicated Board Members shown above were preThe President sent. stated that the meeting was a regularly called meeting and that notice of the time, place, and agenda of the meeting had been provided the local news media and each member of the governing body by mailing copies of the notice and agenda two days before to each of them; said notice and agenda being evidenced by a true and correct copy thereof being attached thereto. Minutes of the Board Meeting held April 9. 1980 were approved by a motion from Member seconded Nelson, by Member Lovell, and carried unanimously. Payment of bills from check 2752 .1058 to inclusive (Valley Bank) along with financial reports from General Accounts. were approved by a motion from Member bv seconded Lovell, Member Christensen and carried unanimously by the Members of the Board. The following persons were in attendance at Board Meeting: Karolyn Warnick Dale Willoughby, Phil Smith, Ron Jackson Communications: 1. Discussion was held concerning the heat and ventilating systems - at the schools. 2. Discussion way-helconcerning the need for insulation to be installed at the Delta Elementary School. This is one of the items to be reviewed with the Energy audit. 3. Discussion was held concerning the bus routes and the length of time the students are on the bus. 4. Discussion was held concerning the number of students in the school buildings not attending their assigned classes. 5. A review was made at this time concerning the policy and use of the gymnasium. Carpet bids were opened at this time for carpet to be installed in the portable classrooms Delta at Elementary School Fillmore and School. Elementary Bids were received from the following vendors: Bunker Floor Covering Commercial Valley Carpet McConochie Const. Co. Member Nelson made a motion to accept the from Commercial Valley Carpet, seconded by Member Harris and carried unanimously by the Members of the Board. Discussion was held concerning the amount of $31,925.00 still due Groneman Construction Also it was Company. discussed as to the amount due the local sub contractors. Member Nelson made a motion to approve final payment to the Groneman Construction Co., seconded by Member Harris and carried unanimously. Discussion was held at this time concerning the final payment to Service Station Supply Company in the amount of $4,844. Further discussion was held the concerning equipment installed by Service Station Supply that was inadequate for some of our buses and should be corrected. The calendar for the school year 1980-8was presented to the Board of Education for approval. Member Lovell made a motion to approve the comcalendar which menced with the Opening low-bi- 1 J School Conference on August 21, 1980 and the Final Work for Day Teachers on May 29, 1981 which was Schedule B. seconded by Member Nelson and the voting was as follows: Member Lovell Aye Member Christensen, Ave Member Nelson Aye Member Harris Naye Mr. Robert Nielsen was present to meet with the Board of Education concerning the need for an activity bus for the school year 1980-81- . Bids were recieved from the following companies to furnish equipment at the new Bus Garage: Delta Auto Service Staton Supply Company, Inc. Member Nelson made a motion to approve the low bid received from Delta Auto Supply, seconded by Member Christensen and carried unanimously by the Board. A request was presented to the Board of Education to install a water softener at the New Millard High School for an cost of approximately $1,100 to $1,200. Member Lovell made a motion to approve the purchase of a water softener, seconded by Member carand Christensen ried unanimously by the Members of the Board. Discussion was held concerning the sale of It old gang mowers. was the consensus of the Board of Educaiton to the above advertise mowers for sale. A request was presented to the Board of Education to purchase a used truck for the mainin tenance department the amount of $2,900. Member Lovell made a motion to approve the above purchase for the truck, seconded by Member Harris and carried unanimously by the Members of the Board. Discusison was held at this time concerning the contract for the preschool program in the of amount $464,400 for the school year 1980 to 81 . review was made at this time concerning the tentative policy for the Millard School District regarding child abuse and the reporting by school personnel. Discussion was held concerning the students who work on a summer work education program at Snow College and receive summer credit which could be applied to their graduation. Member Harris made a motion to approve the for credit suggested graduation, seconded by Member Lovell and carried unanimously. Discussion was held concerning the total cost of $480 for the closing of the street at Millard Member High School. a made Christensen motion to approve payment of the above amount, seconded by Member Nelson and carried unanimously by the Members of the Board. A bid was received to rent 36 shares of Deseret Water for the year 1980 from Harold Done in the amount of $7.10 Member per share. Lovell made a motion to approve the above rental of 36 shares, seconded by Member Christensen and carried unanimously by the board. The recognition of a retiree was unable to lie made at this time as she was unable to attend Board meeting. There was a discussion concerning the students to following be released from compulsory school attendance: isa Johnson A 1 Trav Bond Member Nelson made a motion to release the above students from comattendance for pulsory the of remainder the school year, seconded by Member Christensen and carried unanimously. The following teachers names were presented to the Board of Education for approval for the school year 1980 81: Comer-BusinJanice ess Earl Wood-Spanis- and German Mary Case-Admi- nis TO THE LETTERS trative Intern at this time concerning Member Lovell made a the Boards role in evalumotion to approve the ating staff. above teachers, seconded Discussion was held by Member Harris and concerning a board memcarried unanimously. ber to be assigned to The Utah School Board the Four County MX Association Region VIII Impact CommitStudy Meeting will be held on tee. Member Harris June 3. 1980 in the made a motion to approve Richfield High School at Member Lovell to com10 a.m. to elect Board plete the assignment of Members to the legisMember Christensen on lative council of the Utah the Four County MX ImSchool Boards Associapact Study Committee, tion. seconded by Member Discussion was held Christensen carand concerning the Impact ried unanimously by the for Members of the Board. Committee Policy the IPP and MX projects. The Administrators for Superintendent Topham the Millard School Disreviewed with the Board trict were present to of Educaiton the structure meet with the Board of of the committee. MemEducation to review the ber Nelson made a mo- following items: tion to approve the Mil1. The evaluation role lard School District to of the administrator negotiate with IPP as a 2. Salary negotiations This separate entity. 3. Other items applimotion died for the lack cable to their position Member of a second. A request was preLovell made a motion to sented to the Board of approve the Alleviation Education for two boys Task Force Agreement to attend the National pending approval from FFA Convention. MemSchool Districts ber Harris made a mothe attorney concerning the tion to approve the 60 day limitation, secamount of $300 each to onded by Member Chrishelp with their expenses tensen and the voting to attend the National was as follows: FFA Convention, secondMember Lovell Aye ed by Member ChristenMember Christensen, sen and carried unaniAye mously by the Members Member Harris Aye of the Board. Member Nelson Naye A request was preThe Tentative Budget sented to the Board of for the school year 1980-8- 1 Education for Mrs. Quigwas presented to the ley to attend the National Board of Education for FHA Conference. Memreview and approval. ber Harris made a moThe budget was based on tion to approve her revaluation an assessed and expenses will quest of $37,000,000 and the be to the paid units District according pupil weighted Policy, seconded The mill were 3019. by Member Christensen for Maintenance and levy unanicarried and Operation was 24.000 mously. .25 and Tort Liability Discussion was held Debt and Capital Outlay the mainconcerning Service was 18.000 mills. tenance program for the The final budget hearing school year 1980-8and adoption of the 1980-8- 1 Meeting adjourned at budget will be held 6:00p.m. on June 25, 1980 at 9:00 The next Board meeta.m., in the District Of- ing will be held June fice. Member Lovell 11, 1980 at 9:00 a.m. in made a motion to approve the District Office, Delthe tentative budget ta, Utah. as presented, seconded by Member Harris and carried unanimously. A review of the salary negotiations was made at this time for the Dear Progress: Please extend my Progress subscription for two years beginning with the January I, 1981 issue. My present subscription is paid up for 1980. EDITOR Teachers 2. Classified Employees 3. Administrators A request was presented to the Board of Education to help two girls attend the National FHA Member Conference. a made Christensen motion to approve the amount of $300 each to help with their expenses, seconded by Member Harris and carried una1. nimously. The following adult has completed all the requirements to receive an Adult High School Diploma: Bill Conk Member Harris made to approve the above student for an Adult High School diseconded by ploma. and Member Nelson carried unanimously by the Members of the a motion Board. A review was made of the student insurance for the school year 1980-SI- . It was the consensus of the Board of Education to continue with Beneficial National Insurance Co. for the student instudent and surance for athletic insurance the school year 1980-81- . A quotation was presented to the Board of Education to complete several items at the Delta football School High field as to landscaping, May 1, 1980 Minutes of the special meeting of the Fillmore City Council held May I, 1980 at 12:30 p.m. in the Fillmore City buildNotice of time, ing. place and agenda of the meeting were provided The Progress, the t, Radio Station KNAK and each member of the governing body by mailing copies of the Notice and Agenda on the 30th day of April, 1980. Those present were: Mayor Mark Paxton Council members Robert A. Nielson, Doris Duane Rasmussen, Baugh, James A. Cox, Don W. Stuart Recorder Carol C. Ga-zet- Wise has fouled us up by coming one or two days late. Many thanks, Myron W. Wasden Ordained Bishop Phil H. Mitchell was ordained Bishop of the Twin Falls 12th Ward His Sunday, May 18. Scott counselors are Dale and Christensen Higbee. Parents and Helen Lloyd Mitchell were in attendance at this special Sacrament meeting and also enjoyed visiting Phil, Colette, and family and getting acquainted with their new little granddaughter, Lindsey. Bishop Grant Starley, (son of Reed Starley and nephew of Wells Star-leformerly of Fillmore), He had was released. been bishop of the Twin Falls 12th Ward for six years. Phil is County Supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration office in Twin Falls, Idaho. Orem CPA Files for State Auditor W. Val Oveson, an Orem CPA, announced today his candidacy for Utah State Auditor, promising to continue to upgrade the professionalism at the State Auditors office. State The Auditors Office is charged with the responsibility of performing audits of all state de- partments and agencies and operates much the same as a private, independent auditing firm. Prior to the election of David Monson in 1972, there had never been a Certified Public Accountant in this position. At present, Richard G. Jensen, a CPA, is State Auditor. W. Val Oveson "Im committed to increasing the already strong professional status of the office, Over-so- n stated, "and to bringing in fresh ideas and management from the private sector. During the years since there have been great strides made toward At present, Mr. Oveincreasing the professionalism at the Auditors son maintains an accountOffice through the hiring practice in Orem, CPAs on the consulting businesses on ing of more and tax remanagement increased with staff, view and supervision. problems. 1972, Others: Chief of Police P. Quamberg, John C. Stuere-wal- d Glen Officer Mayor Paxton called the meeting to order and reported that this meeting was called to discuss personnel problems in the Police Department. Motion by Councilwo-ma- n Rasmussen and seconded by Councilman Baugh that the council adjourn to an executive session to discuss specific personnel. Ayes 5 Nos 0 Motion carried At 1:45 p.m. meeting was declared open. The Councilman Baugh, seconded by Council-woma- n Rasmussen that the resignation be accepted with a vote of thanks to Mr. Steuerwald for his efforts on behalf of Fillmore while a police officer. Motion by Councilman Baugh seconded by Councilman Nielson that the Chief of Police and the other police officers meet with the Council at the next meeting on May 7, 1980 to go over enforcement of departmental personnel policies. small-busines- sprinkling system, and in work maintenance the amount of $6,797.00. Member Nelson made a motion to approve the above work in the amount of $6,797,00. seconded by Member and carried unanimously. A request was presented to the Board of Education from Phillip New Robison to attend the National Track and Field Rasmussen Coaches Clinic at the Georgia W. Wasden Myron of Texas at University Sr. Austin. Texas June 5, Rcy Huber, Lloyd Schlappi 6 and 7. Member ChrisClarence Wade tensen made a motion to Mrs. Benner Carling approve the request and Roma Bird his based pay expenses Don Fullmer on the present policy and W.A. Mundy, Sr. not exceed $500, to Oswald Johnson seconded by Member Vuthi Ouk Harris and carried unaniPhyllis Orullian mously. Warner Charles A review was made Sixty-seve- n Cary Representative Peterson, Nephi Republican, filed this week for the Six County Senate seat, and if successful would represent the counties of Sevier, Sanpete, Millard, Juab, Wayne, and Piute. "My Six County district, historically agricultural and small business based, is one of the fastest developing energy and resource areas of the With these rapid state. changes Peterson points to the following qualifications and experience: Past chairman of the following: Energy and Natural Resources Appropriations, Energy and Natural Resources Interim Studies and Standing Committees. He has Vice Chaired Agricultural and Rules Committees, and served on Local Govt. Affairs, Public Education Approand priations Higher Education Business Former Assistant United States Attorney James W. McConkie today announced his candidacy for Utahs Attorney General. Citing his concern about the direction Utah will take in the 1980s, McConkie asserted that "Utahs next Attorney General must restore confidence in the integrity of the office of Utahs chief law enf6rcemetfftff- icer. To do that I will vigorously" art In four They are major areas. (1) increased prosecution of consumer fraud and white-colla- r crime as well as tougher stance with regard to the individual who makes a career of violent criminal activity; (2) stronger advocacy of states rights when disputes arise with the federal government; (3) greater cooperation Golden Allen, forTreasurer ) and State Commissioner, Boxing has announced his intention to seek the State Treasurer post on the Republican ticket. Serving presently as mayor of Centerville City, he was elected by an unprevote. cedented write-iMr. Allen, born and reared in Box Elder received his County, B.S. degree in accounting at Utah State University, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholas L. State Candidate off and running Ethel Ashby Carl Peterson Wm. J. Tuttle LaRue Warner Keith Nielsen Junior Robison Thressa Whatcott Richard J. Roundy James C. Nelson Don G. Speakman Paul Bazzell Marilyn Sanders Margaret Rt"nds Steve Dirks, Mayor of Ogden, and candidate for the United States Senate is off this week on a campaign swing and central through southern Utah. Dirks, who is Ogdens youngest mayor, and the first to run unopposed for reelection, is seeking the Democratic Party nomination against Salt Lake attorney Dan Berman. Mary Siders Hugh LcFcvre Waldo G. Robins Joy & Harold Greenwood Richard Hunt Edith Dimmick John Cummings Velma Jackson Dan E. Lofland Don Dobson Gene Ashby Ray Waters Ila or Clyde Overson large water development in projects, state policy reaction to federally mandated Wilderness and Roadless Review, devel- opment and expansion of the Territorial Statehouse Resource at Fillmore, Development Act Project sponsor for Southern Utah Fuel Company on two House and projects, sponsored two bills for local tax authority and impact contracts necessary for the IPP. Representative Peterson represents the Utah Legislature as Vice Chairman of the Western Conference of the Council of State Governments, an organization of legislative leaders, governors, and attorney generals in western fourteen the states. From this organization has come State Water Rights Primacy and Public Land Control Rebellion) (Sagebrush issued. CSG is dedicated to States Rights and local governing authority and tion of white collar crime UnforMcConkie said, tunately Utah has come to have a national reputation as a safe harbor for securities fraud and other illegal schemes which victimize many in our state. Utah experiences similar rapid growth, problems will mushroom unless the states chief Taw enforcement officer does more. As Attorney General I will more actively prosecute white-colla- r As criminals-tho- se James McConkie individuals who prey upon the poor, the aged and lonely; those who believe they can utilize with the governor in the sophisticated schemes to formulation and enforce- circumvent law. the ment of public policy; The consumer affairs e and (4) practice division of the Attorney as Attorney General." will Generals office In speaking of his inbe revitalized to meet tent to increase prosecu these needs. full-tim- Golden Allen Runs for n can offer a product more efficiently and more cost effectively than the government can, is there any question as to who should get the contract?" Sponsorship of state bonding for the finance of the diminishing of federal controlling regulations within the states. Cary and his wife, Ranee, and their children, Michael, Darin, and Angela, own and operate a cattle ranch and dry land wheat farm in Juab County. Peterson is a graduate from USU and is serving as an officer in the Utah Cattlemens Assn., a Director in the Utah Hereford Assn, member Utah Farm Bureau, Director in Nephi Enterprises, member and past Kiwanis Pres. Nephi Club, and a Stake High Councilman in the LDS Church. "My legislative objectives for the future are to strengthen taxing bases for local taxing entities and diminish that of the Federal Government. Essential to this and the future security and strength of our free enterprise sytem are the new wealth industries of agriculture, forestry, mining, mineral extraction, and manufacturing. A diminished control over these businesses and industries by Federal and State Bureaus and their rules and regulations is imperative. Vocational and technical training and the gearing of our public schools to prepare our youth for the good jobs coming with our resource and energy development is of paramount concern to Rep. Peterson, thus lessening the need for imported labor through our expansive years. McConkie for Attorney General small-busines- and Renewals i Rep. Cary Peterson (1969-1972- resignation of Mr. Steure-wal- d was tendered and Meeting adjourned at Motion received. by 2:00p.m. percent of the respondents voted in favor of requiring the government to contract out to the private sector in order to save money. Nineteen percent of the respondents opposed this idea, and 14 percent were undecided. "These results cons firm what owners have been telling us for years," commented NFIB Legislative Counsel Frank Swain. "Our members are concerned about the growth of government interference in private enterprise, and government competition is a prime example of a way in which our tax dollars are wasted. If a private firm Assn.). mer Ayes 5 NosO Motion carried. Government Competition with Small Wastes Tax Dollars Results of a survey sent to approximately 603,000 s owners across the country show that a resounding majority believe government competition with private firms is wasteful, inefficient, and damaging to the economy. In its publication, Mandate, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented arguments pro and con on the subject of government contracts, specifically asking whether the federal government should be required to contract out to the private sector for goods and services whenever and wherever it would be cost effective. feel some of my accomplishments major for our district and the Stale have been through sponsorship of the followafter ing: Tax rollback of property reappraisal several in resulting dollars thousand hundred in savings to taxpayers in CarSanpete, Sevier, and bon alone, )The remaining counties will benefit equally in the future, for this bill Rep. Peterson recommendation ceived from the Utah Taxpayers I We enjoy the Progress very much, even more since the Deseret News FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES following: Veteran House Leader Seeks Six County Senate Seat Born in Salt Lake old City, the candidate was educated in California and at Weber State College, where he majored in For 8 mathematics. Business Dirks was years Development Officer for In the Bank of Utah. 1979 he served as the Executive Director of St. Benedicts Hospital Foundation. Presently he is associated with Asset Exchange, an Ogden Real Estate Investment firm. In six years as Ogden's mayor, Dirks has been instrumental in the establishment of the Ogden Industrial Park as well as securing a new downmall town shopping (the largest in Utah). Under his direction Ogden was the first city in the state to use tax increment bonding for 37-ye- State Treasurer tic fraternity. He also attended His accounting experthe ience includes Auditor. of University Utah, State Board of Educaton, the University of Ar- and Accountant in CITs izonas Naval School, regional accounting ofand Stanford University fice. Investment School. Mr. Allen is active in Mr. Allen served as his church and in civic ships captain in the affairs, having served Pacific Theater in the as Centerville City Rein World War corder and Sergeant-a- t Navy II. Prior to enlistment, Arms in the House of he was principal of Kanab (1973). Representatives High School. He has chaired several Following the war, he fund drives and local continued education pur- PTA organizations. suits as instructor of He has been active business law and account- in the Republican District ing at LDS Business Coland county organizations. lege. He and his wife, the former Helen Hofflcr of Logan, make their home in Centerville. They are the parents of five children. Backed by experience downtown improvement. in education, accounting, In his announcement municipal government, candidate and as State Treasurer, speech the established his Mr. Allen justifies his clearly to confidence to serve as primary objective: change the system for custodian of the State's the better from within, finances. not constantly attack it He strongly advocates from without. Dirks went keeping tax monies workon to say that: "I know ing in Utah by investing our system of govern- its idle funds. By pinment works because I pointing each days rehave used it for the bene- ceipts and expenditures fit of Ogdens citizens as prior State treasurfor the past six years... er, Mr. Allen was able 1 know it works because I to keep the States monies have been to Washing- active in the state and ton, and along with our cash investment earnings representatives there, 1 maximized. have made it work." Cooperation with other Mayor Dirks, although State political subdivia product of urban Utah, sions is essential to prohas a special affection for per budget operation and rural Utah. His mother progress of the States is the former Mary Debusiness. long of Panguitch and he He points out that he is engaged to Barbara needs support of his Bruhn, whose parents many friends across the St. George state to win the posihail from and Parowan. tion of State Treasurer. |