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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL APRIL 3. 1985 Davis County Clipper Davis Published Reflex-Journ- Library Board To Meet Mon. al weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. 76 South Main Bountiful, Utah 04010 Weekly newspaper published at Bountiful, UT in the interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents Entered as second class matter at Bountiful Utah, under the Act of March 8, 1979, Second class postage paid at Bountiful, UT, 84010 John Stahle, Jr. Publisher Mgr Dean S. Stahle Editor luclle Stahle Asst Mgr. Kaysville City Library Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 8 at the Kaysville City Chambers at 5:30 p.m. City Auction Slated 295-225- 1 (USPS 1491-8000- IT IS an open meeting for those wishing to attend. Board President Donald C. Edwards will preside at the monthly session, np ) KAYSVILLE - If there's anything you've wanted to get for a good price, lately, why not check in with Kaysvilles city auction Saturday. ITLL BE held between a. m. at the city shops and includes any surplus property no longer needed for city operations. -- ibdDmu 0 Kaysville Sets Cleanup That the community might be informed about the of daily life, we present the Forum, in hope of aiding behind-the-scene- s more intelligent decision a Cover Story New Jobs Created continued from page one. AN $8.7 million U.S. Army contract has been awarded to employer of about 700 at its Bountiful manufacturing plant. Work will include designing and installing an automated material storage and control system at the Sacramento. Calif., Army Depot. That information only underlines the "substantial construction increases experienced in the county, where new dwelling unit permits rose by more than one third between Dec. 31, 1983 and the same time a year later. TAXABLE sales also showed a Eaton-Kenwa- healthy increase during 1984 over the previous year, generating nearly S850 million, up by almost one sixth over the $732 million of 1983. All areas in the county shared in that growth except North Salt Lake, where a 20 percent drop was noted, and West Bountiful, with less than a one percent dip. The greatest percentage growth came in tiny West Point, up more than one thirrd, but Clearfield registered the biggest gains of cities and major commercial base: from S61.8 million to S66.5 million. Bountiful led with $228 million in sales while Layton followed on its heels, at $222 million. Both cities saw sales gains of more than one fifth, Mr. Bailey notes. Historic Info Needed LAYTON -- - In order to complete the chapter on settlement for Kaysville City Council has set the annual Spring Cleanup Date for Monday. The city trucks w ill begin on the streets west of Main Street beginning at 8 a.m. and continue until all the streets have been covered. THE COUNCIL reminds citizens they will cover each street one time only. Items to be picked up should be laid on the curb and include all regular house and yard cleanup. City Administrator John Thacker emphasized items must be placed for easy loading. Limbs are restricted to eight feet and should be separated into eight-fee- t length piles and laid parallel on the curb. NO LARGE tree stumps or trunks, no concrete or construction materials are allowed. The sod is not to be placed in plastic bags as it is heavy and breaks as picked up. np $76,200 For Barnes Park KAYSVILLE - The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) has granted Kaysville City $76,200 to develop the Barnes Park at 950 W. 200 N. This is a Federal Assistance Grant from the Land and Water Conservation program. COUNCILWOMAN Carol Page, in charge of recreation and parks said funding will be used in two phases. -- A playground, bowery, restrooms, ponds, volleyball, horseshoes diamonds, several picnic areas as well as a jogging trail around the pond and along the creek, are planned in the first phase, including some natural landscaping. THAT AREA includes property southeast of the creek and Phase II and house three ball diamonds, two football and soccer fields. The construction is expected to begin this summer. THE 20 acre site was donated by Emily R. Barnes of west Kaysville to the city to develop a park for all to enjoy. That made it possible for the city to seek development funds. Layton history book, the committee a working on the book project is in need of information about the following families who were living in Layton during the pioneer period: Silas Maisey. William Hooper, Giles Bowler, John Green (not John A. or John ID, William Lindsey, Ed Ford. John Alfred, Calvin Mills. George Harmon, James Bevan, George K. Grant, James Barnett. Edward Hunter, William Court, Robert Knell and the families with the last names of Shiple. Croft, Croxall. Smuin, Sayer and Bevington. SO FAR NO information has been located about these people so any thing that can be contributed w ould be greatly appreciated. If y ou can help w ith this project contact Janice Daw son 0 or Doneta Gatherum The same Lay ton history book w riting committee are in need of photos showing life in Layton prior to 1950. If the pictures are used in the book, photo credit will be given. The committee does not want to use original photos or "one ofa kind pictures. If you have a family treasure that you feel would contribute to the history of Layton, contact Janice or Doneta. A negative will be made and we will use the copy and return the original, dmg 544-548- 773-497- terested citizens attended the meeting. velop a list of issues and projects which needs to be addressed in Layton City. The discussion topics were classified under seven major headings: Policies and Ordinances, Quality and Type of Services. Financial Management, Capital Improve- ment, Master Planning, Intergov- Rela- ernmental-Community g THE process was used to generate discussion and de tions. Manpower and Personnel. brain-stormin- THE CITY C ouncil also re Council Okays Rezoning By DONETA GATHERUM - LAYTON The Layton City council approved two rezone requests at the last regular council meeting and set three rezone public hearings. A REZONE request submitted by Dr. Theodore Scott to change about one-haacre of property, 200 W. and Gordon Avenue from R-- 1 4 to met with some opposition. Dr. Scott's intent is to build a chirorpractic office on the property. The council questioned building a professional structure in an area lf -- P-- B viewed the goal setting process which the staff will be using to develop the 1985-8- 6 budget. "Each department will submit a mission statement identifying the primary purpose of the department, and the major area of emphasis that w ill be focused on during the year, Councilman Don Crockett said. "Criteria for measuring service cost and effectiveness and measurable objectives will also he established." dmg JGB Program Continues By TOM BUSSELBERG adding, "I think the wrong road. Editor Reflex-Journ- - KAYSVILLE feared would be a shouting match-typweek, ended without Burton Elementary e What some meeting, last incident as a School PTA con- tinuance of the Junior Great Books program plus another alternative, to start next year. THE 17 member subcommittee, that included teachers, parents and school administrators, had pondered the future of Junior Great Books (JGB) at their school for months, hearing reports from parents to district reading curriculum officials. A decision was needed before the final PTA meeting of the year, next month, when action would be forced for next year. Dr. Wendell Wiser, for instance, had voiced concerns students had to read stories without input from any one else. he'd studied the programs handbook numerous time., the engineering professor said of the 15 short stories he'd read, the majority seemed built on violence--- I didn't think it was healthy" adding some stories were well punctuated with profanity." There's hardly any way further from the quest of knowledge by restricting parent and teacher input. You can't teach a child to read with that intensity" and expect him only to utilize such skills in that program, Dr. Wiser continued. INDICATING 4 SEVERAL teachers whove taught the optional, program said teachers have the option to choose stories children read after-scho- cut-thro- subcommittee opted for were going down ol and emphasized parental input is encouraged. Parents are asked to read stories with their children, especially those of younger age, the audience of about 20 was told. Committee members presented their findings based on personal study and input received from surveys and other sources. Although theie was some division initially, with one group endorsing the program based on majority support from a survey, another group felt it should be dropped. MAYBE THE discussion is most important, not the stories," one committee member said, referring to teaching value of the program. Opposing the program at first she said "if the utlimate is how to think, then teach chess classes or chemistry, she said further. Jack in the Beanstalk," for instance, doesn't teach that stealing is wrong for example. Others expressed concern such issues as suicide are presented through some stories, but a teacher familiar with the program noted writers had strived for balance between positive and negative. The scries editor was awarded a award from Brigham Young University, the audience was told. DR. WISER admitted the hand huma-nitarianis- 4 By FARMINGTON -- TOM BUSSELBERG - A jail inmates a jail inmate, right? WRONG, AT least when it comes to figuring w ho pays the cost for that persons stay. Up until now, the county has footed the bill for most prisoners at the county jail other than those placed there, at times, by the state under contract. That could all change, though, thanks to a new Utah Supreme Court ruling that cities should pay for the upkeep of their" prisoners, explains County Com. Harry Gerlach Sr. Those prisoners are defined as having committed misdemeanors and could total as many as 40 percent of the jail's census. ITS NOT a question of if we'll (commission) start charging the cities, but when," he said, noting county attorney Loren Martin indicated the county had a "legal right to charge" cities for those services. All prisoners currently are jailed in the county facility in Farmington. It might be necessary for the county to make such charges if any challenges should be brought, Mr. Gerlach explained of the attorney's opinion. THE CASE was brought by the Utah County Sheriff vs. Orem City, with the Supreme Court justices ruling each political entity has the responsibility to pay their way. The Utah legal code and Constitution intended that each political subdivision given a tax base pay" for such activities. That means federal government prisoners, state for theirs and cities for pays for federally-charge- d the misdemeanor cases. The law had said towns" but the Justices assumed that interpretation held for "cities, as well, Com. Gerlach said. THE CHARGE would probably be $10 booking fee and $24 a day but the commissioner emphasized it hasn't been decided when cities should start footing their share. "We're not sure if we will ask them to attempt to budget for it (for the coming fiscal year that starts July 1) or have them wait until 1986-8I'm hoping there will be dialog between them (city officials) to discuss it. WE FEEL some good may come of it, he continued, adding that maybe the cities will take a closer look at who should be booked. It may clear up arrests and booking proceedures." A legislative change had been considered that would allow a mill levy to be shared by all residents of a county but some problems were noted there, Mr. Gerlach said. "If all pay for jail costs, some cities use it more and some (other) cities may subsidize the actions of another area. IN ADDITION, use by cities could fluctuate during the year, he added, emphasizing, 1 hope it (can be) fair. The jail has been a at issue, lately, as commissioners and members of a special board made up of mayors, police chiefs and others has reviewed proposals. Those have ranged from enlarging the existing facility to building a new dollar jail, possibly in the west Farmington or west area. State officials have expressed interest in building Kaysville a joint facility where they could house minimum and medium security prisoners coming from the area but no decision has been made. 7. much-looke- d multi-millio- n Layton Officials Begin Goal Setting - LAYTON The first of three goal setting and planning meetings proved to be very successful with a list of 79 discussion items evolv ing from the session that was held March 25 with follow-u- p sessions later. The Layton City Council members, city employees and in- ChttVtfe Jail Fees? book was causing the problem" with his concerns after hearing the handbook could be adjusted to local, Burton needs. see you taking the good and discarding the bad. I'm glad to send my kids to school (for such a program), an audience member said, I adding, the good." thats all life the bad and choosing THE COMMITTEE adopted several recommendations for the new PTA board to consider as they take over later this spring: continue the JGB as an optional, after school program, insist teachers must invite parents to a meeting before the first class where they can discuss reading material and discussion methods; study other enrichment reading programs, possibly im- plementing one as an alternative, after-schoo- l, optional program; divide $300 allocated funds between the JGB and new alternative program. Praising the committee's actions was former Burton PTA president Edrice Christensen, who now holds that job for Davis County. This is what we call PTA. You've been discussing and developing (programs for your own school and community). It should reflect you (PTA). Keep going." THE JGB program is offered throughout the district as an afterschool optional program, implemented several years ago as part of the gifted and talented program. that seems to be suited for residential development. Voting against the rezone request were Councilmembers Bob Stevenson and Don Crockett. COCNCILMEN Sam Trujillo and Kent Smith voted in favor of the rezone. Councilwoman Ann Harris was not in attendance at the meeting and so Mayor Golden Sill had to vote on the motion. He voted in favor of the rezone request. REZONE request made by Ivory Company to change R-propfor single family erty to dwellings and LDS Church received no opposition. The council gave unanimous approval to the rezone. Public hearings were set to consider rezone requests from Dee A R-l- Staples, Floyd Whitaker and Loren Smith. MR. STAPLES wants to change property located immediately north of Greenbirar West between the D&RG tracks and Angel Street from A to R-- 1 8. There is a concern about the sanitary sewer capacity in this area. The public hearing was set for May 2 at 7:15 p.m. Floyd Whitaker wants to divide the existing lot into two parcels to allow the building of another home. The public hearing for this proposal was set for April 18 at 7:30 p.m. -- A NARROW strip of ground along the U.P. railroad tracks at 900 South (the east boundary of Eastview subdivision) is the area that will be considered at a public hearing set for April 18 at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Smith, the requestor, wants to build a buffer of storage sheds. He also wants to down zone a portion of the existing CP-- 3 to 4 to allow the addition ofasingle family lot. In other planning-relate- busi- d ness, the council gave final approvof the Indian Hills subdivision, a housing project located adjacent to Avion Vista in the area of 2800 North and SR 193. al to phase 1 THE COUNCIL approved a subdivision agreement for Tri Oaks 2. This action guarantees completion of the second access and the looping of water lines in the northeast portion of Layton's Tri Oaks-LaDon- Mesa subdivisions. The most critical improvements will be done by August. Finally, the council approved the purchase of five new police cars with a police package. The cars will be purchased from Ed Kenley Ford for $1 1,906.54 a cost of per car. re- quested. An .additional police car to be used for investigations will be purchased from a car lot later, dmg I Appropriate New Animal Shelter TOM BUSSELBERG Editor By Reflex-Journ- FRUIT HEIGHTS new animal shelter. -- - al At long last, Davis County is getting a GONE V ILL be the three-fou- r dogs and cats per kennel space come October when a new $500,000 facility should see completion, probably located just east of the Fruit Heights facility that borders space used by the countys road shops and shooting range. Director Glen Taylor emphasizes the new building will have separate rooms to handle animals brought in with various diseases, minimizing their contact with other impounded animals a problem currently. And neighbors should like the change as well, since all dogs and cats will be housed in indoor kennels. WE HOPE eventually to start a vaccination program enabling us to have more adoptable dogs," he said, noting the shelter is aiming to become an education source for animal owners, vs. dog catchers. On top of that, it s the aim of animal control officers to return animals whenever possible. That policy has transformed things from only eight dogs returned in September to 161 last month. "We are prepared to educate people in responsible animal instead of (possownership ibly) having to put an animal to sleep. THAT SLEEP could affect 7 ,000 animals, this year, he said, especially if animal owners don t realize they need to vaccinate their animals and license them. That way, if they're lost and returned, it s only a matter of hours and the dog or cat could be returned. Unvaccinated dogs brought in must go through a quarantine and during that time can gain exposure to other diseases. Public Relations Specialist DeAnne McKenzie said On top of the inconvenience, it means having to "shell out a $30 impound fee. If you invest money in your pets, a lot more concerned with its whereabouts, she added. you're y SHE IS available, along with other officers, for lectures to any group and urges parents to take necessary precautions. When animals are in season, for instance, youngsters should be warned they can be vicious. Five bites in one day, recently, were reported to the shelter with a pack of dogs killing a deer and some ducks in a three day period, for instance. SOME FIVE animal control officers cover the county, each assigned a particular area, Mr. Taylor explained. The county Cd animal control chores for all cities but North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Sunset and Clinton. The staff includes three trained emergency medical technicians who ve received extra expertise in dealing with animals, he said, noting the other staffers are obtaining similar background. RErE d,ogs aIe handled vs. every cat, Ms. McKenAB0)UT zie said, but the facility often shelters a wide variety of animals indudmg a hzzard ferrett, rabbits and chickens. Along with that the facility s hosted Shetland ponies, a quarter horse and goats. Traps are available and can be rented for a small deposit plus feeinfclad"g hse for Wlld animals provided by the State Divi- sion Resources. CURRENTLY, due to crowded conditions, animals are kept only three days plus two additional for adoptables but that will be increased to four, Mr. Taylor said. Stressing the education first, enforcement second effort, Ms. McKenzie added The more we educate people about proper animal control, the less people we have to enforce (regulations)' upon. - TWO LOCAL car dealers bid on this project. The Fords will have the 302 high performance engine and other special improvements the police department has Davis County Flans 1 FURTHER irtformation is available by calling 544-835- 5. |