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Show July 20, 1994 - The Pyramid - Pape Five - i Moroni City debates sewer plant system f by Barbara Gordon MORON- I- A major dispute erupted between Mayor David Crosland and the city council jwhen he updated them on the 'status of the sewer plant project during the July 13 meeting. The Mayor reported that Sunrise Engineerings B. J. Moore recommends that the city proceed with the option of using lagoons. Councilwoman Diana Gibbons asked why this was chosen and wasnt the council supposed to decide which option was used. Mayor Crosland explained that this was the option Sunrise Engineering wants to use. In response, Councilwoman Gibbons made a motion that responsibility for overseeing the city sewer plant operations be assigned to another council member who has no conflict of interest. She explained that the sewer operation is currently under the management of Moroni Feed Company Processing Plant and that die Mayor is an employee of Moroni Feed. This responsibility would include overseeing the citys existing contract with Moroni Feed Company Processing Plant with regard to the operation of the city sewer plant, plus all negotiations with the processing plant and Sunrise Engineering which are in progress. The motion also required that the processing plant provide the city with monthly status reports on sewer plant operation for the duration of the current contract period, along with regular reports on the status of any negotiations andor other events requiring council deliberation or input. She further moved that meetings with representatives of the processing plant. Sunrise Engineering or other involved parties, be conducted at city hall with appropriate notice given to said parties. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Deanna Ericksen who said, "As I understand, in the beginning of the of the sewer plant by Moroni Feed, take-ov- er the council was to be informed of anything that was updated or revised in any way and, at the present, no one on the council is aware of anything that is going on at the sewer plant." Mayor Crosland disapproved of the motion and told Gibbons, "You are out of order!" Councilwoman Gibbons continued to pursue the motion with Councilwoman Ericksen seconding it, but the Mayor said, "Your motion is not recognized. It is one of my jobs to make assignments and I disapprove. You are out of order! " Gibbons stated, "We need someone in this position that has no conflict of interest. You are directly associated with the feed company because you work for them and you are a turkey grower. We need someone that is not directly associated with the company in any way." The motion was revised and the Mayor said he would appoint someone before the next council meeting on Aug. 10. Gibbons added that the appointment would require council approval. The Mayor continued by reporting that he would be meeting with Tim Beavers from the Department of Water Quality at noon on July 14. When asked by Councilwoman Ericksen if it was about the sewer plant and why the other council members werent invited, the Mayor said he was the only one invited and that the sewer plant assistants werent asked to be there either. "I dont know; I just know that he wanted to meet with me as the new mayor and go over a few things. End of discussion-le- ts go on," he said. The council was in favor of annexing some property east of town which was being offered by Moroni Feed. According to the Mayor, the feed company is selling some of this property and they want it annexed into the city first. The property would be zoned for commercial use. Shalmarie City Recorder Morley was asked to obtain all necessary information and get the paperwork together for signature. In other matters, Papul Larsen gave an update on the memorial at the cemetery. Eric Dyches had planted flowers for his Eagle project. John Harris had built benches and would like another concrete slab poured so another bench can be added; Larsen requested that power be extended to the memorial so the flags can be lit. He showed the council a framed World War I memorial naming all Moroni area veterans which he possesses. He said he would like to refurbish it and display it at city hall along with one for World War II veterans. Councilwoman Ramona Harris said she would get a price from RaNae Hart, who does this type of work. Larsen suggested this could be an Eagle project. He also informed the council that Lamar Beardall is the new VFW Commander. John Bagford addressed the council and told them that he had taken his refuse business back. He explained that Environmental Protection Agency rules are such that if a dumping site has 25 tons of refuse per day, a $600,000 plastic liner has to be installed on each acre. As of June 1993, the cooperative had 18.49 tons per day, and Sanpete Waste had 15.13 tons per day, which totals 33.62. This is well over the d limit allowed and feels its in the best interests of all concered for the two entities to remain, which would hold until the year 2000. Councilwoman Gibbons reported that Well No. 2 was still not working. Water samples were taken and sent to the state lab, but they were lost. Other samples had to be obtained and it would take a month to get these results; however, there wont be a cost for running the second sample. She has been looking into obtaining a hardship grant to get Bag-for- the citys water system updated and in better working condition, and said the city does qualify but there needs to be a lot of study. She felt, though, that the city has a good chance. Other matters addressed in-- eluded: the painting of an "M" on the north side hills; a report by Reed Christensen on his reasons for not approving the 1994-j9- 5 budget in which he stated he (was against the large city wage increases and felt they should be NS Board hears earned, not given; congratulations ,and thanks to the Miss Moroni royalty for the great job they did on the flat for this years parade; and a report on the Emergency Preparedness and the Economic Advisory committees. drivers ed concerns roofing report and Truitt by C. R. PLEASAN- T- Kerry King gave the North Sanpete School Board a report in the drivers education program at their July 12 meeting. He began by giving them an overview of how the program currently operMT. ates. King said classroom teaching is scheduled in the mornings because students attention span is better then than in the after- noon. Thirty hours are required for drivers training which is spread over 21 days at 90 minutes per day, charging a $45 fee. After students complete the 30 hours, they take a final test which replaces testing by the state drivers examiners and is approved by the state. The drivers education department has four drivers who spend a total of six hours per student. He said they also give students the driving test which once passed allows students to go to the state examiners and get their drivers license. King indicated that this year about 220 students were expected. Those signing up on time will typically finish within four weeks of their 16th birthday. King received some complaints during the meeting about drivers not showing up when they were supposed to and doing personal business while driving with the students. reported some difficulties with roofing bids. Bids for two types of roofs have been received, but the board is considering a third. The board Assistant Superintendent Jim Thornton brought in roofing consultant Dan Loosee to see if he could help. Loosee explained types of roofs to the board in technical detail, he mentioned that one of the reasons the school building has lasted so long was that the roof was allowed to breath which kept moisture from collecting. He warned the board about warranties. Many roofing companies have gone out of business because they had given extended warranties past the roofs capabilities which caused problems in paying off when the roofs didnt last. Some roofing companies have also used their clients as testing grounds for new roofing materials. In other action, the board passed a motion to accept the ESLLEP Policy Guidelines, lease and approved the accepted the tax rate. A motion was passed to let the drill team attend a camp in Las Vegas as long as the team didnt go over budget. Another motion granted a teacher 12 days sick leave and maternity leave without pay, but they would hold her job until her return. Tests were taken at the high school to determine if "undesirable material" was still present in the fill. The board was relieved to hear that there was no problem The carpet and inside of the Moroni school is finished and an open house was discussed. g A ceremony for Fountain Greens new school was also discussed. pre-scho- ol ground-breakin- Elder A1 Cody, son of Mrs. Rowena Jones of Whiteriver, AZ, and foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bradley of Moroni, will return from the Idaho, Boise LDS Mission on July 21. He will speak in the Moroni Third LDS Ward on Sunday, July 24, at 9:30 a.m. SCT auditions MANTI Sanpete Community Theatre announces an upcoming musical comedy production to be presented at the Crane Theater on the Snow College Campus, September Anyone interested in singing, dancing, acting, costuming, scenery or orchestra should at9 tend auditions on July from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Manti City 14-1- 7. 28-2- Building. For further information, call Rebecca McGarry at 1 5 or Ruth Anderson at 835-SIN- G 835-62- Meptu in mw HfW Mu SD slim L1KI1! SHEEP c m Nr Grand Champion Justin Aagard mm oh r ml Reserve Champion Lacey Baird Showmanship Jr. Lacey Baird, Thomas Cook, Sr. (not pictured) Casey Baird, Pete Larsen. Rate of Gain - Bambie Anderson. rM Special Thanks To The 1 994 Sponsors a .it ni A' Evan IrCW I Sr. Division Contestants y Olsen, Aaron Hansen; 2nd Anderson, Wesley Anderson, Tamara Monsen, Cheryl Anderson, (not pictured) Griffin Lund, Mike Gilgen, Scott Gilgen, Thad Monsen, Mike Monsen, Angela Monsen, Pete Larsen, Sean Hansen, Calvin Allred, Shawn Baird, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Stewart. 1st Row-Tamar- Row-Dann- ie Pleasant First First Security Bank of Nephi Security Bank of Mt. Frank Cook R.C. Elliott Bank One Peterson of Commissioner Agriculture Cary Lamb Day Committee Jenkins Sales & Service Rancho Equipment Farmer's Plumbing Mac's Bureau Farm Country Express Sanpete County Utah Wool Marketing ML Nebo Foodtown The Pyramid Nephi Times 4-- Co-o- p A SC Mr fit r. Wendeil Jacobson Sunrise Engineering Robert Paifreyman Rocky Mountain Turf John Mikkelson J.L -- Jr. Division Contestants Lady Woolgrowers Squeaky Wheel Ranch Kiear Valley Ranch SC Utah Woolgrowers Sanpitch Enterprises Ewe-Niq- ue 1st Lund, Brett Stewart, Grant Monsen, y Baird, Nicole Cook, Trevor Johnson; 2nd Stuart Hansen, Bambi Anderson; 3rd Row-Jo- e Allred, Rebecca Hansen, Brittany Markworth, Thomas Cook, Devin Olsen, (not pictured) Bree Markworth, Sarah Christensen. Row-Aaro- n Row-Lace- Gifts George Johansen Construction Fred Bums Richard Kay Senator Leonard Blackham Moroni Feed Company Fountain Green City North Sanpete FFA Jericho Woolgrowers Robbines Nest Nephi Farm Supply Johansen Construction Thanks to Jim Jensen, Judge q 31Ji Scott Robins, Auctioneer . |