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Show Page Six - The Pyramid - January 25, 1995 Landfill alternatives considered following release of new criteria Continued from page 1 only in cases where the site provides adequate protection to the groundwater due to its setting: impermeable soils, sufficient depth to ground-wate- r, poor water quality and low annual precipitation. These characteristics are not exhibited at the Sanpete County Landfill and it is the engineers opinion that our site wouldnt be granted exemptions from the stringent design criteria. In its report, Bingham Envi- ronmental recommends that the Cooperative consider alternatives to the design, construction and operation of the landfill at the existing site. Although the site can be and engineered for designed continued use, design and construction costs would probably necessitate a significant increase in county residents disposal fees. Evaluation of solid waste management alternatives should take into consideration (a) cost of design, construction and maintenance, (2) closure and costs and liabilities, and (3) desired level of control over availability, cost and liability. post-closu- re Alternatives Alternatives to be considered include: (1) Continuation at the present site with an engineered liner system, leachate collection system and groundwater monitoring system (Total design, construction, closure and costs for a new cell with composite liner are estimated to be $1,009,253 for the first option under this alternative, with annual costs for operation and maintenance at $64,210, and monitoring and reporting costs at $12,600. Cost per residence is estimated at $4.83 per month. The second option for a new expansion cell with a double synthetic liner would cost $952,635, with the same annual operating costs.) (2) Closing the present landfill and using alternative disposal, which could include (a) selection of a new landfill site that could be utilized without expensive design features, or (b) construe, ' post-closu- re tion of a transfer station to transport waste out of the county to another landfill such as Sevier County or Green River. (Under alternative 2(b), there are two options: building a transfer station at a cost of $83,000 and transporting the waste in an trailer to an open-to- p landfill for an added annual cost of $969,642, $10 per residence, or building the transfer station with a compactor for $725,000 to compact the waste before transferring it with an added annual cost of $409,912, $7.40 per residence.) ty 100 tons per day according to federal EPA standards. Landfill operators were given six months to request permit applications; Sanpete was given an extension in excess of six months in order to submit a plan. The plan is supposed to contain a schedule of how things will be addressed and will be reviewed by the state. After review, a draft permit will be y published and a public comment period will follow. After reviewing comments and making necessary changes from those comments, a permit will be issued if warranted. Bohn said the main problem for. Sanpete County is that the rules say we have to have ground water monitoring and liners, and we could get out of it but would have to demonstrate that our landfill wont impact groundwater. Usually people making that demonstration have very impermeable clay and deep groundwater; however our landfill sits on sand with shallow groundwater. 30-da- The report concluded that regardless of the Cooperatives decision, the cost per ton of disposal is certain to increase, but judicious choice may be exercised to minimize that increase and to maximize service to residents and control over cost and liability. Utah State Solid Waste Section Manager Ralph Bohn said in a telephone interview that in 1994 Utah set up its state program for landfills taking in between 20 and Electric contest slated RICHFIELD Utah Power and Lights annual Electric Contest is underway for students in sixth through ninth grades. Area students have an opportunity to participate, receive a contest tee shirt and certificate and compete for prizes. Students may enter projects that illustrate the role energy of all kinds, including electricity, can play in helping shape a better environment for now and for future generations. Projects may be working or models or illustrations. Judging will be on a point system and include originality of idea, practicality of application, verbal explanation given by the student and the quality or workmanship. This contest is held to encourage new ideas and creative thinking concerning energy and electricity in shaping a better non-worki- environment. The final deadline for accepting entry forms in the area is Feb. 1. Judging will be scheduled to accommodate the number of entrants. For more information, contact Judith Gurney in Richfield at 896-225- 6. FG considering landfill options by C. R. Truitt FOUNTAIN GREE- N- N o decision was reached in a discussion of the citys landfill options during the Jan. 18 city council meeting, in view of this years expiration of the countys landfill permit. Mayor Hansen reported that the countys landfill permit will expire this year. At the time the landfill was established, it was within EPA guidelines but, now, the EPA has added new regulations. The county has hired a consultant with landfill expertise who has told Sanpete cities that they have three options: 1) the landfill could be shut down and the refuse sent elsewhere, but shipping would cost $10 per month per residence; if refuse was compacted, then shipped out of Sanpete, the cost per household would be about $9 per month; however the cost of a five-ye- five-ye- ar ar compactor would be added to that contractor would charge about $7,700. City Marshal Wade Ivy reported that all unpaid water bills have been brought current except for one, and the water had been turned off at that residence. Ivy received council approval to work a second police job one or two evenings per week after his Fountain Green duties are done. While he doesnt actually have another job, he wanted to have the option. He said the sheriffs office would handle calls on nights hed be away. Mayor Hansen said the council really doesnt have the right to tell him he couldnt work a second job and that the city should back its employees. Resident Wendle Jacobson will be receiving a letter stating that the city will pay half ($2,400) the cost of the extra sewer main adjustment for his house and that he will be expected to pay the other half. amount; 2) keeping a landfill, but Sanpete doesnt have a good place to put one; to keep the present one would require two feet of clay, a liner and four more feet of clay, at an estimated cost of $4.83 per month per residence; 3) using a grinder to do away with 80 percent of the refuse, but the rest would still have to be disposed of and the cost would be around $5 per month per residence. The consultant has asked each city council to decide their preference. A meeting will be held with the school district before contacting Condie Construction to see if their asphalt contractor would consider paving a section of the street by the new school, for which the city has an obligation. Mayor Hansen indicated this " Local cancer screening held SALT LAKE CIT- Y- The Cancer Control Program is sponsoring cancer screening clinics in Manti, on Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Gunnison, on Feb. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at their respective LDS Stake Centers. Clinics will include a pap test, pelvic and breast examination, blood pressure check, hemocult kits to test for colorectal cancer, health education information of risk factors, signs and symptoms of cancer and referral for appropriate medical follow-u- is running out on 1994 s Great Subscription Rates! ' p. Examinations will be given by specially trained registered nurses. Women 18 years of age and older, or who are sexually active, who have not had a pap test during the past year are encouraged to attend. A nominal fee based on family income will be charged. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO o TijUl a up Ini raiilnl 835-223- Sanpete County Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 $6.00 $10.00 $18.00 Outside Sanpete County 6 Months $12.00 1 Year $21.00 I I I I I I I I I L. Yes, I would THE PyRHITtlD like to subscribe to Name Mailing Address . New Renewal O Amount Enclosed Mail This coupon to 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant - We Can Bill You! 4 or call 462-213- Commissioners hear plans by Bruce Jennings MANTI A discussion was held during last weeks Sanpete Commission meeting County between commissioners and Fillmore Mayor Keith Gillins and Dan Allen, president of the new Fillmore Industrial Cooperative, on a matter that could limit the impact of Pyke Manufacturings impending closure. Gillins and Allen explained that the Fillmore Cooperative was organized to make use of a new rural economic development program funded by the federal government and administered by the states Department of Community and Economic Development. The cooperative proposes to borrow $654,000 for use in small, independent developing home-base- d and, sometimes, businesses to serve as subcontractors for Folio Corporation and other large firms. They would also engage in electronic assembly, computer fabrication and other small-scal- e manufacturing. The organization plans to operate an internal, revolving loan fund which would enable individuals and families to acquire computer or other equipment. It would engage in marketing activities, spend money on training and, perhaps, develop a small industrial park through joint efforts with several agencies who would help set up a viable It was explained to the com- mission that Sanpete and Millard counties are members of the Association of Govern-- , ments, so Sanpete is already remotely involved in the Fillmore project. In another agenda item, Lee Holmstead requested approval to build a small, family mini-subd- ivision on 80 acres he had pur- chased in Pigeon Hollow. : . NOW IS THE TIME! , If you have land, lots or a home to sell call Dick Peg Robyn Ralph 462-323- 0 For more information UNITEE REAL ESTATE State Mt. Pleasant, Utah 409 No. , . Before approval can be grant-ehe was told he must submit both a preliminary and final plan, demonstrate his ability to meet federal and state codes, and provide an adequate and safe . water supply, fire protection and waste disposal. Several zone changes were approved to cover construction of a gravel yard, a parking lot and a ; maintenance shed. : J. Keller Christensen will represent the county for state surplus property and will have several employees working with him. Expenditure of $15,400 in d, Emergency 911 funds for a communication equipment purchase was approved, and commission- ers were advised of salary sched- - ule inconsistencies. Lastly, it was learned that Sanpete cities are getting a bar- gain when they are charged $15 per day to house their prisoners in the county jail; the state pays $35. The Annual Meeting of the Horseshoe Irrigation Company will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995 at 7 p.m. in the Spring City City Hall Elections of officers will be held PENNZOIL ON SALE 29 IOW30 10W40 I5W40 20W20 5W30 EXPRESS AUTO PARTS 180 West Main Street Mt. ' ' ty 528-327- i New Subscription or Renewal and pay 1994 Subscription Rates. 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