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Show 1 'DamnUdl C, uimairy TOn by MARGO MAUGHAN 773-745- 7 Two new two-yea- members were appointed and three present members reappointed to the Clearfield City Planning Commission at the Clearfield City Council Tuesday evening. REAPPOINTED to the commission were Richard Naylor, Ralph Barney and Oscar DelCastello. The new members are Gene and Don Rasmussen McDougall. COUNCILMAN Gerald Heaton presented the recommendations to the council and voting was unanimous. Discussion of a future water problem was also brought up at the meeting. CITY Manager Gayle Starks reported to the council about findings concerning the Weber Basin water. Clearfield city has pledged 2,950 acre feet of water from Weber Basin to be used this year. BECAUSE of the current drought, members of the POLICE SERVICE Layton police encourage city residents to utilize a service that has been offered for the past several years. APPROXIMATELY 200 nomes are checked each year under the vacation home check program. Layton citizens who leave their homes for vacation or an extended trip may feel secure by supplying certain information to the police. P.esidents may phone in their name, address, and telephone numbers and the dates of their departure and Officer Tom Tudor from the Layton Police Department checks the door of a home which is on the vacation home check list at the police department. return home. They are asked to give the name of an emergency contact, the person who is responsible for the home during the owners absence. other police business and officers try to cover each one INFORMATION about any windows to see if they are locked. In addition to placing a home on the check list, the homeowner may obtain helpful suggestions on how to secure the property before peculiar circumstances and the make and models cars that will be parked in the driveway is helpful to the officers performing the checks. Although the police cannot guarantee the homes will not be vandalized or broken into, they check the dwellings as time allows. The home checks are done during the course of daily. WHEN THEY have enough time, they test the doors and leaving. The service is available to anyone in the city and residents are encouraged to use it as a deterrent to burglary and vandalism, die agreed that they would lather r work with a plan conserving a bit this year and next than to drop into a false feeling of security this year and using all the water and then next year not having council thought it wise to cut down on the water usage. Mr. enough to fulfill the needs. COUNCILMAN Neldon Hamblin moved that the mayor proclaim that Clearfield residents participate in a water conservation program starting immediately. Suggestions were made that citizens lower float level in toilets or insert a brick in the tank, full washer and dishwasher loads to help conserve. COUNCILMAN Gene Fessler made a motion to pay from Council Unassigned Fund $135 to Pittsburg Testing Lab for test holes on Fern Drive to help in determining the cause of a road deterioration problem. Also, $241 worth of miscellaneous claims to Templeton Linke and Associates. was Voting unanimous. Councilman Neldon Hamblin made a motion that Clearfield participate in the Davis County weed spraying program again in 1977, voting was unanimous. Starks discussed this with Weber Basin but found out that even if Clearfield cuts down on their water usage they are still required to pay for the pledged 2,950 acre feet, even if they only use a small portion of this amount. Mr. Starks discussed the fact that this does not encourage the city to conserve water and if the drought con- tinues next year a real problem could arise. WATER conservation meeting is scheduled to be held on Feb. 22 and Sherm Scoffield and Carl Jensen were designated to represent Clearfield at this meeting to discuss the situation. Members of the council A MAYOR Ross Sanders read to the council a letter received from the Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of the decorative Christmas tree and also in appreciation of the additional funds which were contributed to them. Also discussed was a letter on Jan. 14 from Bordon Harmston concerning received antirecession funds which were allocated to the city. These monies will go for swimming pool improvements. $13,000 of MAYOR Sanders received a letter concerning current Clearfield legislation. Warren representative Wimmer offered his assis- - is IPsy IPaSs The Sunset City Council held its meeting on Feb. 3 at the City Hall. Taking charge of the meeting was Mayor John L. Nicholas. Sherry Harris acted as secretary in place of George Dickson who was excused due to his recuperation of a recent hip operation. included the passing of a pay raise for the Volunteer Fire Department of $511.20 for the next calendar year, and the approval of a communication system for that department. The council reviewed the bids which had been submitted with a final decision to come at the next council meeting. a a day, four-daA y ten-ho- BUSINESS FOR the night week working plan was approved for the Sunset City Maintenance Department. The men will be working on half-o- n basis. The and half-of- f construction of sidewalks on the north side of 1800 North was discussed. IT WAS brought to the attention of the council that the tire company on the main highway had conformed to several necessities which were to be corrected before a license was to be issued with a caution to make sure that the toilet facilities were in working order before such a license could be issued. It was discussed that more storm sewers were needed in parts of the city and the need for easement to be obtained from property owners was New Shopping) Park (Proposed For ILawHoni Plans for a proposed new Layton Shopping Park, to be site at the northwest intersecconstructed on a tion of Fairfield and Gentile Streets, Layton, were given to the mayor and city council of Layton Thursday night. DAVID B. Stayner, president of Stayner Development furnished copies of a comprehensive of Salt Lake City, in connection project memorandum outlining the plans, the project accommodate to with a site rezoning petition at a meeting of the city council. wide The 100,000 sq. ft. site is designed to provide a as a supermarket, variety of products and services, such food, gift shop, drug store, restaurant, florist, specialty barber and shops, plant shop, furniture, garden, beauty branch bank, dry insurance and real estate agencies, and savings and loan cleaning outlet, sporting goods, institutions, for the convenience of the rapidly increasing of the area, the memorandum stated. population SHOPPING PAR,K plans are based on a need in the out in recent feasibility studies prepared by area brought orvarious development, market survey and financial to Stayner. ganizations, according Keen interest in locating in the area is being expressed Letters of in by merchandising and service companies. in charge. A HEARING is to be held 10, in the request of March the Meadows and Bowman property on 2400 N. from a 4 to a Bids on a new bowery were reviewed and the council decided on one designed by the city engineer and would be installed by the city. The council approved $3,000 to be paid to the Law Firm to update and make any and all changes necessary in their civil and R-- C-- criminal ordinances. This work will take place in the very near future, vw tent to lease space in the new center were submitted for the consideration of Mayor Lewis G. Shields and the council by three major potential tenants who will occupy approximately 74,000 sq. ft. of the center, with smaller firms utilizing the other 26,000 sq. ft. BESIDES ITS convenience for the citizens of Layton, factors presented in favor of the new center included: (1) It will produce an estimated $15,000,000 per year additional retail sales, which in turn would result in a $112,500 annual increase in sales tax revenue for Layton; (2) THE UTAH Department of Transportation projects intersection to become the number the Fairfield-Gentil- e one or number two most heavily traveled intersection in area; the (3) The surrounding neighbors would prefer the benefits of an aesthetic, pleasing, and functional neighthat is, borhood shopping park to the likely alternative the construction of approximately 200 apartment units, which would add a high density population to the local - residential area. PUBLIC hearing on the rezoning will be held on March 3, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. A assigned to council member tance on any bill Clearfield is concerned with. Mr. Starks feels the city should lobby to have a portion of the monies from the proposed raise on license plates and car registration returned to the city in B&C Road Funds. Council will study the bill proposed before any decision is made. CONCERNING the Public Works Grant, Councilman UNTIL MARCH 1, the fee is $5 for altered and $10 for unaltered. After that date, the rate increases to $20 for altered and $25 for unaltered. Owners of male dogs who have not been neutered must pay the same as for unspayed females. Proof of rabies vaccination Neldon Hamblin seconded the motion. Mayor Sanders received a letter from the city attorney concerning a cost of living raise on his retainer fee. He requests the same raise given other city employees, however, retroactive to Sept. Davis Commission and recorders sors, treasurers offices, in addi- by ROSELYN KIRK Davis County Commissioners could give administrators from the Utah State Juvenile Court system no firm answer on whether there would be room for the juvenie court in the planned Concourthouse addition. struction on the courthouse is slated to begin in the late spring or early summer. MICHAEL Phillips, Deputy Court administrator, said the lease on the present building on Highway 89 in Farmington expires on June 1. The court will be looking for a home when extensions on the lease cannot be renewed. Mr. Phillips said the court would be willing to lease space, as they are doing in other areas of the state. Commissioner Wendell Zaugg said the county would be willing to look into an arrangement where the county owned the land and the state court system advanced money ahead on the lease to pay for initial construction. RODNEY Walker, Davis said he felt the commission should not. commit themselves to a lease in any part of the building until plans for the courthouse are more firm. Since the county clerk-audito- r, did not receive the $750,000 in money requested through an Employment Development Administration (EDA) grant, the building will be financed through revenue sharing money. This puts the construction least three years in the future, Mr. Walker said. The 1977 budget calls for $400,000 in revenue sharing money to be set aside for the building project this year. An additional $400,000 will be budgeted in 1978 to finance the majn floor addition to the courthouse which will be built on the south side of a second floor at of the courthouse. PLANS FOR the main floor have already been finalized to include the tion to the expanded county commission chambers. There would not be room for the juvenile court unless the second floor construction were completed. Architect Richard Stringham had estimated earlier that completion of the second floor would cost at least $200,000. If additional money was budgeted from revenue sharing funds, it would be a third year before the second floor addition was completed. Total cost of the courthouse is set at about $1.2 million. EVEN IN this time frame, commissioners were not sure' they could promise to lease room for the court. Four county departments are currently housed outside the courthouse and might have priority. Joseph Tite, director of Court Service, said it would not be necessary for the court to be housed in the same building, but was hopeful they could be located on the same block. said the county owns additional property to the east of the COMMISSIONER Davis County Sheriffs office, but has not determined what construction there. IN THE letter he also stated information regarding possible council members and mayor raises, however, the council declined to act on that at this time. Councilman Gene Fessler made a motion that the city attorneys raise not be retroactive and will have to be negotiated at the new budget year. Councilman Ray Adams seconded the motion, voting was unanimous. A city master plan was one item discussed at the East Layton City Council meeting held Jan. 19. Mrs. Catherine Hunt reported to the council that Bob Scott was compiling information on building per- mits issued since 1970. MR. SCOTTS office is also reviewing city audits beginning with the 1970 audit. Mr. Wilson expressed his desire to resign as chairman of the Planning Commission be presented must to purchase any license and a certificate of ovariotemy or neutering is required to qualify for the altered rate. Call for further information. die 376-835- 5 Correction Last week the Davis County Clipper and The Weekly Reflex reported that Title 20 funds had been earmarked to fund a Project TURN home or apartment for retarded men in Davis County. The amount of the contribution was incorrectly reported at $37,000 instead of $3,700. rk Commissioner Wendell Zaugg said a private contractor might be willing to construct a building on a speculative basis. Commissioner Glen Flint questioned whether the county could legally allow a private contractor to build on county land, even if the county eventually planned to own the building. COURT administrators said 4,000 to 5,000 square feet is needed for a court room, judges chamber and two waiting rooms. They said the court did not wish to buy space but would be interested in a lease arrangement. Mr. Phillips said an arrangement similar to one the juvenile court has with Tooele where the lease is paid five could be years in advance arranged with Davis County. This arrangement would provide up to $25,000 for the county to use to begin construction on the court facility. An ongoing lease with the county would be arranged, court officials said. COUNTY Commissioners took the proposal of the venture with the state under ad- visement. Both parties agreed that a contractural agreement would be needed in advance. because of a conflict of interests. He will continue to act as chairman of the commission for another month. THE COUNCIL voted unanimously to accept a motion made by Councilman Sias that all city employees be given a five percent, retroactive cost of living raise. Mayor DeWitt has been notified by the contractors that the East Layton City Hall will be ready for occupancy in about two weeks, dmg Commissioners Apply For Money Must Be 1 will be placed Mers Master Plan Discussed At Layton Council Meeting clerks, asses- - Licensed Before Mar. have their pets licensed before March 1 or they will face a late charge and possibly a citation. Licenses may be purchased at all city offices, the Animal Control Center in Fruit Heights and the courthouse in Farming-ton- . Grant Funds. Councilman 1976. Boom Fop Juvenile Court? All Davis Dogs Dog owners in Davis County are reminded that they must Gene Fessler made a motion to join Roy, Ogden and possibly Layton in the fight against the irregularities made on allocation of the Public Works Davis County Commissioners have decided to apply for Title 3 money even though theyre not sure all the red tape is worth the $27,639 in money gained. IN DECEMBER they told Alice Johnson, Director of the Council on Aging, to request an opinion from the State Council on Aging about whether they could get Title 7 monies, which for the nutrition money to fund the meals on wheels for the aging, without provide applying for Title 3 money al- so. The state board said they will make a decision on that proposal in February. Commissioners felt they couldnt takea chance while waiting for that opinion and approved an intent to apply for Title 3 money by March 15. 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