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Show J; f v ' fc: - -A - 1 r-' ; "" ' ' 7 i -- - i I .'t V , i0V ', ; a VVc- J - T V 4 f VvVf - ' "'', "--' 'it'r'C k 4 4 ) S v - L, .v X y MT. PLEASANT, ITT 84647 - October 30, Volume 111 2003 Number Price 500 Forty-Fo- ur Old gym causes problems in MP by Phyllis Yardley MT. PLEASAN- T- Mt. Pleasant City Council met Oct. 28, at its regularly scheduled meeting. the After approving agenda minutes from the previous city council meeting, the council approved all claims. Police report Chief Wilberg appeared before the council and gave his report for the last quarter. The report contained the fact that seven burglaries had taken place, two of which were cleared by arrests and another with the explanation that a family member had taken drugs from the family home. Also, car stereos had been stolen and a semi truck been broken into. There were 166 traffic citations and three violations. Chief Wilberg also notwere ed that car break-in- s linked to a ring of thieves connected to Utah, Sanpete and Carbon counties. There were 659 service calls, a majority of which were for citations. He also noted that the police force had logged 457 hours of obligated call time. False alarms have Chief Wildeclined. berg also discussed the ongoing problems behind the stores on Main Street. He has spoken to several different agencies and non-movi- indicated he will be putting a proposal together for a way to curb the problem of youths gathering in the parking lot and the park behind the businesses and creating mischief and destruction of property. Council members unanimously agreed that lawn care service was no longer required until spring. Shop with a cop Sandy Wright appeared before the council and reportis giving ed that great support to the Shop With a Cop program. They will discount all purchases by 10 percent and wrap and ribbon will be provided free of charge for the children participating. McDonalds restaurant will also be participating in this event and Santa Claus will be present while the children shop. She explained that children from every community will participate in the program and they will try to match the children with the police in the community the child resides in so they can become familiar with law enforcement in their own community and know and understand that policemen are there to protect and help them. Wright asked for a newsletter to go out to the community to request help and participation of the citizens to fund this endeavor and to make it a great success. Wal-ma- rt The Alumni did not respond until July 7, 2003 at which time it proffered a binder for coverage in the amount of $200,000. City council members said the coverage had lapsed, the Alumni Association said it never happened. Old gym A lengthy discussion enNevertheless, the coversued regarding the Old Gym age is inadequate and does and the Alumni Association. not cover replacement value It was noted complaints had of the building. Discussion been made that the Alumni followed regarding who Association would not allow would be liable for any acanyone use of the gym, but cident occurring at the Old the association has counGym. tered it has only turned one The Alumni Association request down for use of the has suggested they turn all fees over to the city and gym. The city is supposed to the city take responsibility have first right of use of the for the ongoing janitorial gym with no rental fee and maintenance of the old gym no charge to spectators, but and to resume paying utility has been unable to hold city bills incurred by the gym. It was noted that the sponsored programs at the dispute surrounding the old facility. It was also noted that the gym has been ongoing for school districts also have a approximately 15 years, but right to have access to the it was noted that most of the gym. The city, in an agreeproblems have been solved. A comment was made ment with the Alumni Association, is to have access to that the old gym is an outthe building for any and all standing facility. City council members concluded that city activities. The city had requested there were three options to proof of insurance from remedy the ongoing conthe Alumni Association in a flicts with the association. letter dated May 23, 2003, First, draft an amended from City Attorney Richard agreement for the Alumni Chamberlain to the associa- Association to sign, second, exercise the reversal clause tion, with a response deadin the agreement or third, line of 10 days. She proceeded to tell how so many of the children do not ask for things for themselves but for members of their families. She also wanted to thank the police departments for their past help and support. had completed his draft for the hikingbiking trail along Pleasant Creek and showed council members a picture of the draft. This trail is being done with grant money. The city will be buying kilowatts from UAMPS for the winter months and the power plant employees were commended for the good work they are doing. Sales tax was up from last year and last year sales tax was up from the year before from direct sales. It was determined that Mt. Pleasant will not enter the six county beatification contest, there has been no major project undertaken recently to really qualify. Mt. Pleasant presently has a population of 2,704 and Mayor Christensen noted that anyone interested in statistics can go to the Census Bureau web site to find many interesting statistical facts regarding towns and cities. Repairs to the recreation center will begin Monday and will be completed in a week. Council concerns Chris Larsen stated that was Resolution approved to increase the Ephriam City has donated reconnect fee from $25 to the bleachers from their fair $100. grounds to Mt. Pleasant and now a way to transport them Mayors report Christensen from Ephriam to Mt. PleasMayor stated that Tom Christensen ant must be worked out.' have the association quitclaim the building back to the city. It should be noted that no one from the Alumni Association attended the city council meeting. Sewer line Two bids were received by the city council to replace 378 feet of the old clay sewer line in front of Wasatch Academy between 100 and 200 West and 250 South. The bids came from Terry Brotherson in the amount of $9,260 and Tom Crisp in the amount of $9,000. Council members unanimously agreed to accept the bid from Terry Brotherson. Ambulance shed Two bids were received for construction of a new ambulance shed. One bid was from Todd Alder for Lynn Larsen in the amount of $34,560 and one in the amount of $34,300 from Allen Sherman for A&S Construction. City council members unanimously agreed to accept the bid of $34,300 from A&S Construction. Utility collections 03-10-- Sanpete County readies for November elections MT. PLEASAN- T- Cities and towns throughout Sanpete County will hold elections for council seats and one mayor in the Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant will elect three city council seats from the following six candidates: Sandra Bigler, Monte R. Bona, both incumbents; Darin J. Christensen, Ann Deuel, Mark L. Robison and Barbara Taylor. dates, Teri P. Anderson, Paul D. Edmunds and Chrissy Rowlett running. Fountain Green Fountain Green has three candidates, Hall Anderson, Mary T. Gilgen, incumbent; and Dean C. Peckham runcity ning for three, four-yecouncil seats. ar Manti Manti has three open city council seats with six candin, dates running. Alan M. incumbent; Diane H. Keeler, Larry D. Lund, Mitch Jenkins, Karen H. Buchanan and Vaun D. Mickelsen. Jus-tese- Gunnison Gunnison has two candi dates running for mayor. Brian Jensen and Scott R. Hermansen. Six candidates will vie for three city council seats. Rodney Taylor, Steven Buchanan, Larry N. Caldwell, Robert Judd, Mark Pickett, and Larry K. Jensen. Everyone is encouraged to get out and vote. Moroni Moroni will elect three city council seats from the following four candidates: Paul Robert Bailey, David R. Crosland, Rebecca Gadilauskas, and Greg Mor-le- y. Spring City Spring City has three incumbent city council members all running unopposed. Tom Allred, Gary Parnell and Boyd Mickel. City, was chosen by the North Sanpete High School girls as Preferred Man for the 2003, Preference Ball. His attendants are Stephen Larsen, son of Janies and Ruth Larsen, Fairview; and Carl Crosland, son of David and Sandra Crosland, Moroni. The Preference Ball culminated in a week of activities including cake decorating, sewing, talents, posters, baby pictures and performing a dance. Other Preferred Man nominees were Brody Brown, Tim Beesley and Ryan White. Fairview Vying for three city council seats in Fairview are Peggy K. Johnson, Larry Hansen, Johathan E. Benson, Allan P. Hall, Curtis Coates and Barrett Allred. Wales Wales has two four-yetown seats with three candi ar The 2003-0- 4 Lady Hawks Volleyball team defeated Delta last week to claim first place in Region 8 for the first time in three years. The team now heads to the state tourney where they are scheduled to play at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, at Utah Valley State College in Orem. The team will first take on Tooele on their quest for another state title t r t |