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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, JULY 23, 1985 Davis County Clipper Davis Reflex-Journ- Solid Waste Plan al Published weekly by Clipper Publlthlng Co. 76 South Main Bountiful, Utah 84010 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. 295-225- (USPS Construction May Start By TOM BUSSELBF.RG 1 1491-8000- ) and GARY R. BLODGETT - After more FARMINGTON than four years, it appeared that only one major stone remained unturned before construction could start on the solid waste burn plant, Monday. That the community might be Informed about the of dally life, we present the Forum, In hope of aiding a behind-the-scene- s more Intelligent decision. LIGHTER SIDE Success Story CYCLOPS THE COUNTY commission, meeting in a special morning session, approved several resolutions paving the way for fund release of the $54 million that has been held in escrow since December. The major bank handling the transaction, the New York City branch of Indo-Sue- z Bank, is extakto formally papers sign pected ing the project out of escrow on Friday. County Com. Harry Ger-lac- h and County Clerk Michael Allphin were due to fly to New York Wednesday night and witness the signing. GUEST WRITER LAYTON - Last month we told of how an African-boremigre learned of the American term BUREAUCRACY. This week an earlier foreign emigre is being to this great American tradition. -- n Not that Hersh Ipaktchian, the Layton restauranteur, hasnt heard the term before. As a businessman and a community leader, he comes into contact weekly with assorted and sundry bureaucrats, and they usually provide him with enough fodder for jokes at the company party. Hes learned how to deal with foolish city inspectors who check his toilet seats and sleeping utility company clerks who transfer him to the wrong number--bu- t its only recently that hes learning about the Job Service folks. Hershs problem with the unemployment people began about one year ago. One of his waitresses worked at his restaurant during the evening and at a medical office during the day. But then she quit her day job at the office-a- nd Hershs problems began. He received a form from Job Service asking him to explain why the woman had quit her job at the restaurant. Hersh dutifully replied that the woman had quit her job at the office, not the restaurant, and that she couldnt collect waitress unemployment since she was still working. Then he got another letter from Job Service. You failed to explain why the woman left her job at your restaurant, wrote the bureaucrat. So Hersh wrote a lengthy letter explaining his earlier explanation that the woman had not left her job. How can she collect unemployment from my job when she is still working? he asked. He got an answer. He was requested to appear at a hearing to explain why the woman had quit her waitress job... and if he failed to appear, the woman would receive unemployment benefits which would raise Hershs unemployment tax rate. Hersh appeared. Once again, he told his story. She cant receive unemployment because she never quit, he said. And how do I know she hasnt quit? Because she waited on me at my own restaurant just yesterday! Cant you folks read simple English. They said they could indeed read. And they could also read that Hersh was in a foul mood. They admitted their error, but they didnt agree to become more literate in the future. Which brings us to 1985. A counter employee at one of his restaurants walked off the job and letters began arriving once again. After several appeals, Hersh wrote Job Service stating that, while he did not agree with the decision, he would not make any further appeal. I have better things to do with my time, he wrote. One week later he received a letter from the bureaucrats: The unemployment office would honor his request for a further appeal and they would let him know of the time, place, etc. Hersh wrote a brief reply: Apparently you folks continue to have trouble with simple English. I DO NOT REQUEST ANY FURTHER APPEAL. Do you understand? Maybe they do, since there are no more letters. But he has a right to be. Businesses Hersh is still upset--an- d pay unemployment taxes, but in the end the cost is passed on to all of us. A roofer in Layton is now paying more in unemployment taxes than he is in Social Security--an- d hes increased the cost of his shingles by 8 percent to cover it. We all end up paying for all those Job Service postage stamps. But what can we do to help them understand simple English? asks Hersh. I answered. Buy them a dictionary, But I know thats not the total answer.. .Bureaucrats cant read the dictionary unless they open up their eyes. I v r. CONSTRUCTION activity could start, meanwhile, at the site adjoining HAFB within a week, said Wilbur Jefferies, Wasatch Front Regional Council Director, who has been heavily involved in the project. Actual brick and mortar on the plant wont be started, yet. Instead, essential preliminaries such as a fence some 70 feet inside the project's boundaries will have to be built before a hole can be struck in the HAFB fence. Thatll be necessary to construct a road to the site interior, he said, adding, that could be completed by early next week. waste burn plant district, has repeatedly emphasized those cities have legally joined the district and at this point are participating members, whatever the current feelings of city councils or individual bers. HE HAS expressed concern construction start on the plant as soon as possible this year or winter weather could delay major work until next spring. Officials estimate the plant will take about two years to complete. Inc. will operate the plant under the districts direction although construction is being Katy-Seghe- rs ASST. COUNTY Attorney participate. "Bonding would create no indebtedness to those cities not Com. Gerlach said ly -- Layton History Continued from page one Boy Scout community service merit badges or Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, for example. WHILE emphasizing its not an or comprehensive history, Mrs. Gatherum notes the book can serve as a starting place for those wanting to research more deeply into Layton's history. New residents could also gain a feel" for the area by gaining knowledge of its past. Its available for $14.95 prepaid before Sept. or $17.95 after that date. If orders of five or more are placed before that September deadline, they're available for $14.50. Historical Checks should be sent to: Kaysville-Layto437 Wasatch Museum, Drive, Layton Heritage Society, Layton, Utah 84041, 1 Two cities meanwhile have either refused to enter the sewage improvement district or have reluctantly signed agreements for service with the district. both communities will remain BOUNTIFUL, Clearfield and Layton city councils have voted to abstain from the district while Centerville and West Bountiful have signed the service agreements, but with stipluations. Most recently. West Bountiful City Council voted 2 to recind an earlier vote and refused to sign the 3-- By GARY R. BLODGETT Clipper News Editor -- ALTHOUGH every other city and the unincorporated county are legally within the district, several have expressed concerns through their city councils about remaining within the project. North Salt Lake Mayor Robert Palmquist, chairman of the solid members of the sewer treatment district but unless ordered by the court will not participate in the burn plant operation unless certain stipulations - including a pickup (delivery) station is built to serve south Davis County communities and hauling costs are shared by the entire county - are agreed to by other cities within the district. -- -- -- THE y project would be the first development of more than 100 acres of newly annexed property in the southeast section of the city. The proposed project has been delayed for several months while city and county officials of Bountiful, North Salt Lake and unincorporated Davis County debate the routing of collector roads to serve the huge undeveloped area. T single-famil- city-own- THE LINE would service Bountiful with power from hydroelectric plants to be built and operated by the city at Echo and East Canyon Reservoirs. The council also approved bids of $25,495 for purchase of a dump truck for the Power Department; approved several bids for transformers by the Power Department for about $44,500; and agreed to pay $39,880 for an emergency van and drive jeep. $16,440 for a EARLIER, BOUNTIFUL Planning Commission approved the three-pla- t subdivision with the stipulations that the collector road plan be completed; that storm drain facilities be provided; that a storm drain retention pond be provided; that the west street of the subdivision be stubbed into a proposed Sunset Subdivision; and that all bonds and fees be paid. Mayor Dean S. Stahle was given the whose forefathers were the roots of its beginnings, creating a fund of historical data along with artists renditions of the personalities involved in Centervilles pioneer heritage. Each month he has provided glimpses back to the beginnings and to the early years of Centervilles growth as seen through the eyes of those founders or their descendants for publication in the Davis County Clipper. During the years of World War I ! he wanted to support and boost the morale of the men who had been Ves Harrison, a resident of Centerville since 1920, was named Citizen of the Year by the Centerville Farmington Rotary at a banquet held at the Hotel Utah. THE AWARD was in recognition of Mr. Harrisons unselfish and unrewarded service to the community of Centerville over a period of many years. As a historian and recorder of the human events that have shaped the beginnings and growth of Centerville, he performed a priceless service for future generations and contributed significantly to a sense of community among the citizens. called into the service of their country. He created a hometown newsletter, the Newsette, which was sent to wherever men from Centerville were serving. Other community service includes serving on the City Council and on the He spearheaded historical story and poster contests among the school children of Centerville to pique their interest and increase their awareness of their own heritage, heritage. VES HAS also taped the oral histories of individuals who were a part of Centervilles growth and IN ESSENCE, this means that THE BOOTH, completed in time for the last few baseball games of the season, was done as a service project - one of many service projects in the community by the Bountiful Lions Club. In other city council action, there was considerable discussion about the possibility of bringing a power line from Morgan County to Bountiful over the top of the mountains. The proposal is to parallel an existing easement used by Mountain Fuel Supply Company. parti-cipatin- further. Council also refused to sign the service agreement by unanimous vote of the council. keys to the park by the Bountiful Lions Club after the service organization reported to the council the completion of a scorers booth at the 1800 South City Park. BOUNTIFUL - Final approval was given last week by the Bountiful City Council to allow construction of the first phase of Plats One, Two and Three of Bridlewood Subdivision. Planning and Zoning Commission. Old timers remember him more as VES HARRISON Resirfacim Continues LAYTON - The awarding of capital improvement bids was one of the items most quickly handled Thursday evening, June 25 at the Layton City Council meeting. IT TOOK less than 30 minutes for the city council to unanimously approve the spending of $781,196.25 for items most needed to make the operation of city government more efficient. All articles purchased were listed in the capital improvement plan service agreement with Davis County and operators of the proposed burn plant. Centerville City Bountiful Council Qks Subdivision 57-LO- Gerald Hess emphasized any revenues used to help finance the plant will come from those entities belonging to the plant district. That means taxpayers in Clearfield, Layton and Bountiful wont fiscal- mem- THE FIRST discussion of a solid waste burn plant started nearly five years ago. that was recently developed in Layton City. All were budget items. Citizens will notice immediately that Gibbons and Reed trucks and crews are working along city streets resurfacing and applying chip and seal. This construction company received a contract for $365,670 for street maintenance. CLOSELY related to this street department item is the purchase of a $23,950 asphalt roller from Rasmussen Equipment. A tandem dump truck costing $48,070 was another capital item approved by the council. It will be used by the street department. Capital items received by the fire department include two FMC pumpers, a 1,500 gallon pumper cost $159,270. The smaller 1000 gallon pumper was priced at $65,248. This unit is also a specially equipped rescue truck. an outstanding baseball player who played for Centerville and other county teams over a span. 26-ye- ar ONE OF the many activities of Centerville Farmington Rotarys is organizing the celebration of the 4th of July which has come to be known as the Festival of the Fourth. Many years ago Ves Harrison coined the phrase Festival of the Fourth: thus it was fitting he was also honored in Centervilles 4th of July Parade as Citizen of the Year. Deadline For Photos Wed. 6 P.M. Layton Police Aads Officers - LAYTON Since Layton City hired a e City Manager, members of the press have received a weekly packet of information about the happenings in Layton City. The News Notes dated July 12 contain some interesting stories that should be passed on to the public. full-tim- LAYTON IS a rapidly growing city. During the month of June, the Water Department moved 173 families into the city. There were only 113 move outs. J une was one of the busiest months in Laytons history in terms of single family homes under construction. Forty-fiv- e new homes, valued at $2,948,679 are being built within the city limits. Five new businesses, mostly in the Mall area, are also underway. THE CITY plans to issue the first permits of the year for a major apartment complex during the month of July. The weed control ordinance continues to be enforced. So far 37 d lots have been cleaned by their owners. Two property owners have completely ignored letters from the city. weed-covere- THE COMPUTER age has arrived. Laytons Council approved the purchase of Lanier word processing and dictation equipment for the legal department costing $12,916. The police department will receive word processing software and a techtronic graphics printer from Techtronix and additional computer equipment from Sperry. A dictaphone costing $17,3. 13 will make the police communication system more efficient. n OTHER capital items purchased include a one ton truck and a GMC Jimmy, dmg 1984 THE POLICE Department has two new patrolmen on their staff. John R. Ledkins and John Lynch were recently hired. Officer Ledkins was previously employed with the Naples, Utah Police Department. He travels with another police department employee, Casey, the K-e A survey including questions relating to parks and recreation matters and senior citizen activities is now being prepared. It will be distributed to all Layton residents in the next newsletter that is mailed periodically, dmg 9. city-wid- 1 L i |