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Show - The Pyramid - March 4. 2004 fag C numbers for county offices still in future Toll-fre- e pairs needed to two vehicles by Jill Hansen County county offices, approved salary increases for sheriffs department in a March 2 meeting. Exemptions Tax exemption status has belonging to the sheriffs department; and some Sanpete County Fairgrounds use issues. County Clerk Frischnecht mentioned the need to provide toll-frtelephone numbers for provisional ballots as well as to purchase a courtroom phone to schedule cases, so that attorneys in judges phone during hearings. MANTI-- - com- mission members discussed toll free telephone service to ee would not have to use the been requested by a girls home Ephraim. Attorney decisions were made at this time. Domestic violence tion. Cindy Canaday of Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Valerie Johnson, an advocate, approached the commission with Sheriff Larsen, regarding a grant for a Domestic Abuse The girls home charges a fee for each resident, which would appear to make it ineligible for this status (Privilege v. Private Property Tax). After Advocate Coordinator. They asked the commissioners to be the fiscal agent for this grant, which would procoordinator to vide a part-tim- e oversee domestic violence issues in Sanpete County. The sheriffs office would be accountable for the paperwork and would be responsible for the overall maintenance of the some discussion, it was decided to table a decision until Bill Peterson can address the commission at its next meeting. Communications The commissioners then discussed adoption of a policy on telephonic commission meetings. The county may hold these if there is a written procedure which governs the process, anchoring a location and requiring notification by the county clerk. These must be in place before such a meeting occurs. It was decided that at- grant. This is a federal grant that covers all victims of violent crimes, which is the same grant New Horizons in Richfield re- torney Blackham and clerk ceived several years ago. program has become very funds, that should cover the cost of hiring an attorney to defend inmate Micah Phillips. It was moved and approved to pay attorney Doug Neely $50 per hour from these funds basis. on a County Sheriff Kay Larsen approached the commission to approve basis a salary on an for Welby Scott, psychologist, at a rate of $15.20 per hour. He also asked die council to approve step salary increases case-to-ca- under the authority of the county. It was stipulated that the county auditor would be consulted before completing the grant proposal, and these changes were approved by the commissioners. Gary Anderson of the Utah Statue University Extension requested approval for the purchase of a new computer for for Bryant Allred and Greg Peterson, at $14.04 and $15.20. Both deputies have their offices secretary. He stated that the computer they have been using is running on a system too old, to provide any protection or to handle the high volume amount of data they deal with. USU has a $2,500 budget to make this purchase, and Anderson has found one for $1,739.78. This purchase was approved. been evaluated by a merit commission, looking at factors such as firearms training and job performance, and both were approved. The commissioners approved the three requests. Sheriff Larsen also asked the council for permission to purchase ammunition for semiannual gun training, and to supply ammunition to his officers for the rest of the year. The budgeted request will handbe for county-owne- d and guns, shotguns long rifles. This request was approved. Gravel roads Mayor Byron Davis, Wales, discussed the need to gravel the citys canyon road to its spring. There has been some confusion as to the role of the Forest Service and of the county regarding this issue. The commissioners, Steve Other business The commissioners then went on to some other business items, as the meeting was running ahead of schedule. Some of these items included submission of a construction project, which Commissioner Keller, the mayor and the Jarrett stated would be belonged to which entity. Keller, the county road supervisor, stated that they had county attorney consulted a county map to determine how much of the road belongs to the county. It was still unclear exactly what parts of the road 20-roa- dis- cussed that evening at an Access Management meeting; re 32nd Annual Utah Beef Bull Test Sale Improvement Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:00 p.m. Producers Auction Salina, Utah Association 90 Performance-teste- d 7 Bulb Seven Breeds Buy bulb with the Best Genetics and f For further information C. Kim Chapman USU Extension Animal Scientist (435)893-047- 7 7 7 v contact Mailt Monroe UBIA President 4 (435)758-240- Performance !!2 day test on Low-Grai- n Ration Cain A Yearling Wright Ratios Binders Guaranteed Carcass Ultrasound Data Semen & Trtch Tested luted SykaitilkTAE. 0 Bulls to Help Your Bottom Line one-ha- lf one-tim- discussed property tax issues on the old Bishops Storehouse in that city. It has had no tenants for over six months, and the last tenants paid no taxes. As well, improvements to bring the building up to code had not been made, as had been promised. It will take some Fine increase A fax was received during the lunch hour from Mark Walch of the Utah Association of Counties, regarding a piece of legislation being brought up that day in the Capitol. An amendment to Senate Bill 196 intends to raise a surcharge by $32 on fines by Justice Courts for the purpose of generating $9 million dollars, to be spread among all the they apply with the understanding that die position would be se d Also approved was that the building would be exempt until a suitable tenant is found. Olson will present this to the Ephraim City Council at its next meeting. kind of service in Sanpete County. Commissioner Dettinger stated that more hours, with benefits, would be more likely to attract a qualified person for this role, and Jarrett suggested count available to Sanpete County, which was stated is the only county using these miles. e This would be a Service and the Forest offer, would need to maintain the road. Mayor Davis will approach the Forest Service with this proposal, and the possibility of a future trade in labor. Don Olson, an Ephraim City Council representative, one-an- that late fees and penalties would be waived. There were several issues discussed regarding the hiring of someone running this probasis. All gram on a part-tim- e agreed there is a need for this Approval requests Blackham suggested that if the Forest Service gave the county the gravel, it would provide the equipment and labor to complete the work all the way to the spring, a distance of about The commissioners agreed that the taxes should be paid, but suc- cessful. The next agenda item regarded a contract for indigent defense counsel services at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison. There is a fairly large ac- Jarrett Commissioner stated that there is a web site, SOPA, that will show exactly where Forest Service property time and investment of city money to upgrade the building before finding another tenant. Canaday pointed out that their Frischnecht would work on establishing this procedure for approval at the next meeting. non-existe- nt lines lie. Commissioner Costs and time considerations were discussed, but no Blackham and the county assessor stated that all charitable, educational or religious agencies must be 100 percent charitable in their place of opera- been grading up to the Forest Service line, but the road is from practically there to the spring. He further reported that there is nothing but rock from their line to the spring and any work would be an improvement. counties in Utah. The intent is to repay counties for housing city offenders in county facilities, but when the money runs out, there will be no further income. The commissioners were concerned for Sanpete County, because almost every city currently contracts with the county to pay for these offenders, and do make those payments. It was felt if this amendment passes, the cities will stop making payments and the county will be left holding the bag. In fact, there was concern that the county might not be able to maintain its jail. Larger Utah counties would probably use up the money this amend- ment would generate very quickly. A conference call to Walch confirmed this, with the comment that Sanpete County is unusual in this kind of cooperation from its cities. It was recommended that the commission call its three representatives before the end of the day with the directive to not let this amendment pass with the bill. numbers County Clerk Frischnecht talked to the commissioners about setting up 800 telephone numbers. She has found a system that would charge a $15 set-u- p fee, at $.15 per minute and $3 per month. 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Sponsored and subsidized by Maddie's Fund and Best Friends Animal Society e apre- garding Planned Unit Developments and major subdivisions. LaMont Christiansen owns property that has been approved for subdivision, but this has not been recorded with the county. He has been approached with a plan for a youth home to be built on a portion of this property, south of Spring City, requiring water access and other improvements. It was decided that two public hearings must be held in advance of any work. Meanwhile, it was agreed approved and recorded with the county. Utility costs Bill Fisher of Utility Costs Management Consultants briefly discussed a plan to save the county money in its utility costs. However, as Sanpete County deals with local, small companies for these services instead of Utah Power, it was decided that his plan would not work in this area. The next Sanpete County Commissioners meeting will be held Tuesday, March 16, at 1 p.m. pay this fee, from projects funds. Barton only needed the commissioners to sign the cooperative agreement, which the Chair Commissioner Greg Dettinger, did upon approval of the others. Barton asked about the $16,000 the county should have received for its reimburse- ment of canyon property, which is yet to arrive. He will check into this. Further updates will include this concern, public hearings regarding Skyline Villa landowners and bridge replacement funds in the south part of Sanpete County. Lee Holmstead, Planning and Zoning, requested zoning and subdivision changes to farm animal land use units, farm la- Kayla Fontaine, Bailee Kendall and Demi Lindberg enjoy Dr. Seuss stories. He wrote many texts, some promoting a moral optimistic stance. The Lorax championed conversation, The Sneetches broached racial prejudice, Horton Hears a Who spoke to the importance of all, no matter how small. These are just a few of the books shared and discussed in the Mt. Pleasant Lights On celebration of Dr. Seuss 100-ye- ar birthday. bor dwellings, allowance of hunting clubs and water restrictions on full-tim- e and time occupied dwellings. All changes were approved, pending certification that the water usage is in compliance with state regulations. Holmstead also requested a one-quart- er . conditional use permit for Garth and Vivian Jepperson of Spring City. They produce tack from their home, and would also like to set up a booth over Memorial Day weekend to sell their wares during Scandinavian Days. The permit was approved, pending a public hearing April 6, at 2 p.m. 10k run Joyce Cox and Barbara Sue Barton, representing Sanpete Dr. Seuss has had his 100th birthday and its being celebrated in style at the Mt. Pleasant Lights On After School Program. Students Trenton Hovinghoff, Tommy Nielson, Brenna Brotherson, Angel Nielsen, Merry Riddle, Tyler Nielson and Lights On staff member, Teesha Gonzalez, are dressed to match the theme of the week. Valley Hospital (SVH) and IHC, discussed the possibility of holding a 10K run on a portion of Skyline Road. It is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 7, and permission has been granted by the Forest Service. As the affected area is maintained by the Forest Service, it was decided that they should be contacted, again, to assure that the road is graded and level for the runners. The section that is of concern is between Mt. Pleasant Canyon and Spring City. The commissioners also suggested that SVH talk to Sally East of Students Ashley Olsen, Stephanie Nielson, Brittney Hovinghoff, Kayla Fontaine and Michael Riddle, garbed in The Cat in the Hat attire, sported by the infamous cat, participate in the Mt. Pleasant Lights On celebration of Dr. Seuss 100-ye- ar Aspen Leaf Realty Office: (435) 462-343Home: (435) 445-3474 0 Mobile: (435) 469-061- 5 Water for sale for well permits 462-214- 1 17ATEI1! For well permits Lowest price FairviewMt. Pleasant per Vz acre foot (dSj? 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Jones and DeMille have agreed to pay $10,000 to the Nature Conservancy for wetland improvements, which would increase the timeliness and efficiency of the canyon project. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) would stalled. The cost would be $719.54 per month for a total of $27,120.35 for the entire system. number of participants. Unit developments Lee Holmstead again proached the commission wetland below the GBEEC Buying or Selling Real Estate? county currently uses, so a new system would have to be in- Ephraim vacant lot south of Sutvny 290 N. Main St. registration Available: (435) 2834558 1 Road width will not be affected. Barton projected that the paperwork should be completed within 30 days. There was some dispute over ownership of the mouth of the canyon, but this is also being worked out with Glen Bailey and Don Christiansen. There is a .17 acreage of rent voice mail system the Pre- - Mar. 4 (Thurs) Mt. 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