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Show i i np i . oiM C. FJ i C i i:: i J : Leggislalloirs M Stwpjpoiil " fi 4 by ROSELYN KIRK Davis County legislators are united in their support of two bills one that would e provide telephone service within Davis County and another which would fund money for building at the Davis County Vocational headed for the Labor and Management Committee and should reach the floor of the House of Representatives next week. toll-fre- School. THE telephone bill, sponsored by James Hansen, District 54, Frank Knowlton, District 53, and DeMont Judd of Weber County, would define a minimum area for toll-fre- telephone service e and require monthly rates in rural areas to be higher than those in urban are..; of equal size. The telephone bill is important to Davis County residents since they could call numbers within a radius within the county as well as adjacent counties Rep. Hansen said although the bill will affect other areas in the state, Davis County will benefit most. toll-fre- WE ARE one of the fastest growing areas in the state and for ten years residents in cities in the northern end of the county havent been able to call those in the southern end. Rep. Hansen said the bill is The BUT TEN Davis County Ten Davis County cities may not have to pay for an inventory study to receive Safer Off System (SOS) road funds. Glen Austin, county surveyor and engineer, said in a Monday meeting with of Utah Department ofTransportation (UDOT) ficials they encouraged us to believe that we will receive the money from 402 funds. EARLIER, Davis County cities had considered applying for $83,400 in money to roads and improve streets with emphasis on projects which concein the safety of the traveling public But some of the smaller cities felt the engineering costs for needed the sign inventory before funds could be applied was too expensive. for County Planner Joseph Moore had suggested cities band together and have one consulting firm provide an inventory for the county Some of the larger cities withdrew, saying they would apply for the funds ci- ties indicated that they wished to go with the county on the inventory'. Mr. Austin said, at the request of the county county agreed commission, the surveyors office take over the sign inventory study with the help of the Davis County Planners Office and the County Highway Department Now the county is hopeful that the cost of the inventory will be picked up by 402 funds 75 percent federally and 25 percent locally funded Prior to the decision to turn the to signing inventory over to the county surveyors office, the commission had received es timates from two engineering consulting firms outside the Kaysville Mayor Glen take measures to conserve water for culinary use and irrigation during the coming months. SOME OF the ways to reduce the use of water are as follows: of necessary-partfor repair of a city well located at the Freeport Center purchase also re signs can be upgraded by next year. After this is completed, he said a supplied through federal Citv toconduct the study for an estimated $2,900 THIS STUDY would include an inventory and update of street signs and traffic safety measures in Clearfield. THE COUNCIL scinded an agreement with Davis County for a safetv sign agreed to join with the county engineering study agreement They gave approval toGinge Call Engineering of Salt Lake cost would have been proximately $4,000 mnm Previously Clearfield had study but have found that the ap- e specified in the grant of 3. Reduce your showering time and dont fill the bath tub too full when bathing 4. DO YOUR laundry when you have a full load. vocational school in is the construction baseball field and support facilities for the field rk a the one most needing the money. THE BILL is still in the rules committee. Sen. Barlow feels that with the priorities of the legislature this year on concentrated being drought measures, the bill may not pass. Rep. Clifford LeFevre, District 52, said, "Anything with money attached will have difficulty getting through. Both Rep. Knowlton and Sen. Barlow feel Senate Bill 139, which would provide school building programs to meet critical school building needs, will be passed. This bill would provide one million dollars to Davis County for school construction. IN ADDITION to bills that directly affect Davis Countv. legislators are sponsoring other bills. Rep. Warren Wimmer, District 51, is sponsoring House Bill 64, which would provide a tax credit of one for taxpayers percent required to collect state and local taxes. He said, "These businesses do our state a big service and the procedure is costly since it requires added bookkeeping and employees. REP. LLOYD Selleneit, said a bill he is sponsoring, which would require the criminal to repay damages to his victim as a condition of receiving probation or parole, has been classified for interim study and at the may be next legislature. Rep. Selleneit is also sponDistrict 55, soring House Bill 255, which would provide for recall of elected or appointed public officers through recall petitions. REP. LeFEVRE said House Bill 288, which deals with educators termination procedures, is still in the education committee. Rep. LeFevre, a sponsor of the bill, says it deals with dismissal procedures for teachers. "Nobody agrees on what power educators and administrators should have, he said. Rep. LeFevre also sponsor of the bill which would exempt sales made by public schools to students from sales tax. He feels that such a tax is repressive." The bill is being held in the Revenue and Taxation committee until the money bills are in. II II n37nsRxl washing, vegetable-cleanin- g Use only or then turn it what is needed dish-scrapin- off. 8. DONT USE the toilet to flush away tissues, gum wrappers or other scraps. Its not a trash can and every flush takes five to seven gallons of water. 9. Place a brick in your toilet tank or adjust the float to lower the water level. This will save from one to two quarts of water each time the toilet is flushed and still provide enough water to take care of the waste. bucket. Use the hose only to rinse it off afterwards. E. 12. WATER the lawn and garden using good sense. See Layton City? Providing water for the residents of East Layton City was one of the concerns the city council discussed at their Feb. meeting. match Mr. Austin said some communities have already begun to inventory signs and that COST of the shares could be paid over a four year period. The yearly charge would be $21 per share 1 whatever information is currently available will be used in the county inventory. CITIES participating with the county in the inventory are Layton, Farmington, Woods Cross, Syracuse, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Sunset, Kaysville, East Lay-toand Fruit Heights The county surveyors office has written a letter to Paul Gilgen, projects engineer for UDOT, which will justify the project until the inventory is complete, Mr Austin said. He said he is not sure when the SOS funds will be available n SOME measures recom- mended by Mayor DeWitt including making some contingency plans for water control, mentioning the possibility of a water shortage in the next newsletter, raising the fee for water used in excess of an established minimum and installing fire hydrants to the pressure irrigation lines Hohman Councilman presented a motion for the city to purchase 20 shares of Class B Stock in the Kays Creek Irrigation Company. This water could be used for either culinary or irrigation isnt on too long. For many years we have had water to meet our many needs without worrying too much. This year and possibly next year, we have to be concerned beicause of the lack of moisture in our water shed areas. THE reservoirs are low and the weatherman does not predict any storms for the near future. We in Kaysville have a contract with the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to furnish our water. They are also concerned about our water supply for the immediate future. Shortage For presently receiving federal that the water goes where it should and NEVER use the hose to 10. 6. DONT let the faucet run for a cold drink Keep a con- of water in the refrigerator for cold drinks. 7. Remember, too, not to THE SOS funds provide for an upgrading on all roads not for hand- tooth-brushin- clean off the driveway. A broom is better. 11. Wash the car from a tainer es- leave water running Turn your dishwasher on 5. when you have a full load matching funds necessary. The money for the SOS project is 90 percent federally funded with governments supplying a ten percent THE GRANT, awarded through the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation was announced through the office of Senator Jake Gam and Senator Orrin Hatch The grant will be used to develop a city park and will include the purchase a of and installation system and sprinkling playground equipment. ALSO 2. PUT A bit of food coloring in the toilet tank to see if it leaks into the bowl. funds. A portion of the inventory project must show that local communities have the project before funds are made available The SOS road funds, Parts Purchase For Well OK that most West Point has been awarded an $83. 000 grant for matching tunds to construct the first phase of a park located in the city center. Clearfield Council Okays In Clearfied City news the council authorized the city manager and Carl Jenson, to COUNTY planner, Joseph Moore, said the county needs funds for the safety program as well as the signing project. Mr. Austin said he sees the traffic sign inventory as the biggest part of the safety study Most accidents are at intersections He estimated outlined by UDOT. He estimated it will cost about $46,628 to bring the 933 signs in the county up to safety standards. These are only ball park figures. When the inventory is completed, Check all faucets for leaks. Just a slow drip from one tap can waste as much as 20 gallons a day. CITY officials will aid in making the sign inventory. They will need to check physical dimensions of the signs and their location as specified by the Uniform Traffic Control Handbook West Point Grant For City Park a 1. safety hazard study would be called for. well have the real cost timate. W. Cundall is urging residents to general fund, are available over a two year period to provide for the updating of traffic signs. After this priority is completed, a community safety hazard study will indicate what other road safety problems in the communities should be resolved county MR. AUSTIN said the office does not plan to hire any additional personnel and is committed to complete the signing inventory e by ofSepthe tember. The purpo-inventory is to provide jus- tification for the signing Company. SENATE BILL 139, to fund one million dollars to pay for the construction of area vocational schools is also supported by Davis County legisla- tors. Davis County school administrators have put a priority on the bill, which would provide funds for the construction of additional buildings at the site of the w Ten Cities May Jot Pay For Funds by ROSELYN KIRK legislators are getting effective response from the telephone system. Rep. Knowlton says the bill has "strong support and may move on through the legislature. Davis County Senator Haven Barlow said the bill, which would result in no toll charges for all counties along the Wasatch Front, has been effective in bringing the problem to the attention of Mountain States Telephone "If passed, most of the money would come to Davis County, Sen. Barlow said. Rep. Knowlton said the bill will be important to Davis County since this district is ii TlnKBOF r$2 hite snow glistens in the sun as the stream moves slowly along its way. Snow is a much desired item lacking in the State of Utah this year. This is the driest year in last 102 years. WISHFUL THINKING REP. HANSEN feels that the bill has widespread support and could pass. He says it is supported by all Davis Rep. County legislators. Knowlton said, "The bill is a pressure bill. He says that even if it doesnt pass, Davis t nsxln nn I Fr Tolll- - a IPDoone (Calls Free 7. (MM Robert Streble of Intermountain Refuse met with the council. He listened to complaints about garbage pick-u- p MR. STREBLE apologized for poor service but he also on commented many problems involved in garbage pickup such as frozen garbage, refuse packed too tightly into containers, and plastic cans that crack and break especially m freezing weather. Finally, Mr. Streble stated that he would not request the 10 cent increase per household that his contract allowed him to receive this year, dmg VOLUNTARY reduction in the use of water is solicited. In the event this does not take place rationing will probably be the only solution. This type' of action should be avoided if possible. During the summer months the residents should decide whether they would like a nice green lawn or a vegetable garden. To provide water for both would only deplete our supply at a much faster rate. I URGE all of the residents to take a good look af their water consumption and do everything possible to cut back as much as possible to avoid a rationing program. Drug Ordinances: Do Cities Have The Right To Make Laws? Whether or municipalities Utah the authority to adopt the state drug ordinance wiil be tested in Second District Court next Thursday Layton City Attorney Bruce Barton is preparing the citys case against not have David Speth, which will be heard in Second District Court by Judge Duffy Palmer. SPETH VLAS charged with violation of a city ordinance and convicted in city court of possession of marijuana His lawyer, Tom Jones, will argue that the city does not have the right to adopt the state statute because the legislature has not given specific approval Mr. Barton will contend that the city does have the right since drug offenses affect the health, safety and welfare of the community. In a similar case in Third District Court, Judge Stewart Hansen, Jr. ruled against Sandv in a decision eliminat ing its entire drug ordinam e. In other instances, Murray dismissed a case and Salt Lake City slopped prosecuting under the ordinance. MR. BARTON said that if the city loses, steps will be taken to have a bill passed by the legislature allowing municipalities to enact their own drug laws, die DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B" North Main SL, Layton PHONE 376-91- 33 Pubilshed Weekly by CUPPER PUBUSHING CO. John StaMe. Jr.. Pubbsher Second Cla Postage Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION S4.50 per year Out at State Subscription 15.50 Overseas Subscription StS.OO (Payable in Advance) |