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Show THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1 979 32 PAGES VOLUME EIGHTY NUMBER FORTY-FIV- E Plan fir By NORMA THERE WAS some discussion on whether property owners not approving of the annexation could be forced to go along and Mayor Elison stated a law before the legislature may strengthen PREECE The Kaysville City Council met Tuesday evening for their regular meeting. AT 7:30 p.m. a public hearing on the petition of Richard Bourne and Lynn this concerning the city planning for industrial zones. Councilman David Sanders indicated the new master plan would update this and the present thinking is not to have one strictly industrial Niederhauser for the rezoning of a parcel of land located south of 2nd North was opened for discussion. Since no one appeared in opposition to the rezoning hearing, the hearing was adjourned on zone, but to locate industry in other zones with stricter controls. motion from Councilman Gerald Purdy and approved TELEPHONE HEARING By GARY R. BLODGETT Davis County telephone subscribers are on the verge of getting extended area service something they have been battling for during the past two years the new service is not going to come about overnight. A LOT OF favorable information came out of the Public Service Commission meetings last Friday in Salt Lake City, but Mountain Bell representatives, who did most of the talking, werent too promising about how soon the service would be available or just what the extended area service would be. David E. Salisbury, attorney for Mountain Bell, told the PSC that it will take at least 18 months to implement the new calling service in Davis County after all of the plans are approved by the - PSC. DIRECT questioning of Mr. Salisbury PSC brought out by the that the 18 months will be minimum time to implement the system. Olaf Zundel, Bountiful resident and member of the PSC, ordered the telephone company to make haste with their plans and to get the system operational as soon as feasibly possible. three-memb- WE DONT want any more delays in this program, he said. Davis County residents have been shortchanged long enough and we want this new extended telephone service, whatever it might be, operational as soon as possible. Mr. Salisbury explained that most of the time needed to make the change is attributed to the fact that all of Utah, not just Davis County, will be involved in mammoth EAS operation. WEll BE involving some 200 routes throughout the state and we must have studies of what our costs will be to make these changes, he told the PSC. Rates will vary because a charge for the extended area service would be added based on the cost of providing service to the wire centers (central offices) a person can call. As for Davis County subscribers, there is still no definite program for extended area service. These proposals will be presented at PSC hearings scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday. HOWEVER, Mountain Bell and PSC officials did suggest that the extended service include being able to call within the county and that subscribers from Layton north be able to call into Ogden and subscribers from Kaysville south be able to call into Salt Lake City. But this is not definite - nor are the rates to be charged regardless of the area available for calling set at this time. anywhere -- Davis County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp, right, testified before the Public Service Commission for need of extended area telephone service in the county. New proposed program will be introduced by Mountain Bell Telephone Company at continued PSC hearings next Monday and Tuesday. Just get those proposals to us as quickly as possible and well take action without undo waste of time, the PSC member said. MR. SALISBURY then promised the commission that cost studies will not hold up the construction of a new telephone system in Davis County. WeU do the studies and finalize the rates while work is being done in Davis County, he told the commission. basic MR. SALISBURY said that calling rates will be kept as low as possible. He noted that 29 areas (such as Davis County) have requested extended area service and the company (Mountain Bell) felt it would be best to do the entire program at once. That way, he said, areas will be uniform and everyone will be on as equal basis as we can possibly make it. NEWLY ELECTED Davis County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp was the only one to speak Friday representing Davis County and its problems. He urged the PSC and telephone company to put an end to this battle between the north and south that exists in Davis County. MUCH CAN be done to alleviate this north-sout- h division if residents of one end of the county could call the other end of the county without a toll charge, said Commissioner Swapp. A unified telephone system would do much to make us a unified county. He told the PSC that there are places in central Davis County where you cant call 10 miles without a toll. been has COUNTY DAVIS discriminated against handle the County. WHEN ASKED by the PSC of his (Swapp) feelings for extended area ser- the county commissioner vice, e emphasized that there should be calling within the county and that north Davis residents should be able to call Ogden and south Davis residents should be able to call Salt Lake City without toll. Mr. Salisbury explained that there are a number of decisions the PSC could reach after proposals are presented by the toll-fre- company. Some would have direct bearing on Davis County. ALSO, HE noted, as Davis Countys calling capabilities increase - to whatever extent is approved by the PSC -rates paid by customers in Ogden and Salt Lake City would be increased as well. telephone jail R-- - has been overcrowded its beyond capacity for several years, housing up to 58 prisoners recently. be provided for the Utah Highway Patrol. That state agency formerly shared space with the sheriffs office but moved to quarters in the Davis School District Credit Union a couple of years ago due to lack of space. The countys Office of Emergency Services will also be expanded along with crime laboratory facilities. But things will change in the near future with a bid opening set for Feb. 1 to decide who will construct an addition to Besides the jail, space will needs in Davis THE COUNTYS facility A MILL levy set up earlier by the county commission to cover costs of the courthouse and jail addition will supply funding, tb the facility. THE $1.2 million building will include room for 100 inmates, with some space for women. A present, female inmates can only be held temporarily at the Davis facility .and then must be transported to Salt Lake or Weber County jails. It will include 8,150 square feet. Naturally Wed be a little more inclined to accept his statistics if the statistician could produce 2.63 persons. -- News, Buffalo factors are difficult to determine and that all exchanges will need an updated cost-stud- He emphasized to the PSC, however, that the new rates would be only to cover costs and would not include additional revenues or profits for the company. RATES WILL be increased in some areas and decreased in others, said Mr. It may be next year before Salisbury. we even know what Davis County rates will be. We (telephone company) propose to the rates of all exchanges throughout the state. y He asked for a delay of last Fridays meeting, but the PSC refused to allow that much time. WE ARE close, but not close enough, to knowing customer rates to Davis County residents, he said. He told the PSC that the proposal to be will be unique -smade next week omething you have never seen before. MR. ZUNDEL promised the telephone company that it will not take the PSC five or six months to review their proposals. Everyone is going to feel the economic impact by the telephone companys proposals to provide EAS said Mr. Salisthroughout the state, Everyone is going to have to bury. share in the costs. SPEAKER OF the Utah House of Representatives James V. Hansen and Utah Senator Haven J. Barlow - who have been two of the most prominent supporters for extended service in Davis County - were unable to attend Fridays -- meeting. Both Davis County residents, they have been very influential in previous hearings with Mountain Bell and the Public Service Commission. Odd SUPVR. MAX Major gave a general outline of looping water lines to the area and projections for additional water storage. Cost of pipe and installation were also ARTHUR Johnson appeared as spokesman with a property owners from West Kaysville for the group of discussed. The new zone which of animals, was also explained to the group. The group was referred to the Central Davis Sewer District for answers to their questions on sewage disposal. g West Kaysville e Committee to discuss planning for that area. Mayor Gar Elison pointed Fact-Findin- that gentlemans out reached by Farmington, the county and Layton, it would appear West Kaysville should become part of Kaysville city. ON QUESTIONS from Mr. Johnson, extension of water lines to that area, the Mayor stated city policy is that they do not extend utilities to residents. And that new lines run to annexed areas must be done at the property owners expense and he did not feel these rules would be changed. He outlined criteria for annexation; that the land be contiguous to city boun- R-- S for allows under the agreement keeping COUNCILMAN David Sanders, on inquiry concern- ing electrical service, outlined future projections of the power department when the Utah Power and Light franchise expires, but said, at this time the present sub- station does not have capacity to furnish power to West Kaysville. Dell Hayes, Glen Raven-ber- g and Reese Roberts presented the council with a petition for rezoning of land located east of Tana Acres on Mutton Hollow Road. daries, requested by of property owners or 51 percent of the property two-thir- THEY ASK that parcel no. l to one be rezoned from R4; parcel no. three rezoned R-- involved. at the Commission, City Council meeting Jan. Farming-to- n 18. MR. BURNHAM reported there was an application to in order to to rezone build several duplex buildEsings at the Country Club tates. The commission recommended approval. The commission also recommended approval of the Merrill Black subdivision. The Phillips property annexation was tabled. They also recommended approval of R-- R-- S Sheets FaurmiDHitomi Mayor E. True Johnson called on Woodrow Burnham to report for the Planning the Master Plan. GEORGE DOBSON, resident on 100 East, requested complete enforcement of street sign on 100 the East, south of State Street to one-wa- y 100 South. Boyd Mounteer made a motion to send letters to the various law enforcement agencies to assist in enforcing y traffic on this this street. The council approved. THE COUNCIL approved bond releases for Grass Woodland Springs, east of 200 East. Don Gunther requested a public hearing on parcels 1 the to and 2 from R-- S R-- Oakridge Country Club Es- tates. COUNCILMAN Mounteer moved to schedule the public hearing on rezoning, it was approved. The Planning Commission of the zone order allowing a 20 foot certified amendment side set back on comer lots in the city. THE OVERNIGHT parking ordinance was amended to prohibit parking on city streets past 1 a.m. to facilitate removal of snow, kj one-wa- Valley Acres, west of 200 East and the Wilcox property, 300 North 200 East and the Dotson, Appointed New Fire Chief In Kaysville James J. Dotson has been appointed Fire Chief of the Kaysville City Fire Department by the mayor and city councilmen. He replaces Don Howard who resigned after Gary Bush Resigns From Clinton Council CLINTON After years of Clinton political service, most of it as that citys mayor, a now has resigned his post effective immediately. THAT WORD was received in letter form by the Clinton City Council Tuesday night from Gary Bush of 2393 North 700 West. He served as mayor for years and then opted fo leave that post in favor of a councilman last year. For the past six months he has served n on the city council. five-ma- MAKING the announcement, Mr. Bush said, "It was just too much. I cant do justice to everything. Since IN last summer I've just been voting on the council and not really involved. We need someone who can really spend the time needed. He gave responsibilities to his family, job and church as the decision. He is Layton Job Service manager and has recently been called to serve as an LDS high councilman in the Clinton LDS Stake. reasons prompting I HAVE no regrets, he said. It has been a tremendous experience." Among he helped programs implement were the new fire department and the purchase of two new fire trucks. Mr. Bushs term was to run until the end of this year, tb Dotson R-- Dave Adams appeared before the council requesting dedication of 650 W., north of 2nd North for development of a warehouse commercial area. There was considerable discussion on the width of the road needed for turn around, whether rolled curb could be substituted for high back curb and necessity of sidewalks. semi-truc- THE 100 ft. k c came under discussion, some of the council indicating they felt it was not sufficient for or trucks emergency vehicles. Supvr. Major pointed out that this type of commercial development is not covered either by construction standards or ordinances and for now would fall under sub- division ordinances until changed, thus requiring high back curb rather than rolled. FOLLOWING further discussion, Councilman Purdy moved the dedication of the street be accepted, providing the developer present the city with either an escrow letter cover to bond improvements. This was or approved by the council. It was the consensus of opinion of the council, that a commercial section should be included in the construction standards, which would allow for more feasibility and also a chapter in the ordinance when revised. STEP RAISES recommended by City Department Heads were unanimously approved by the council. Councilman Howard moved that Victor Daly of Kaysville be appointed to the planning commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of David T. Sanders, who was Bon-nemo- rt appointed city councilman. This motion was passed by the council. ON MOTION by man Gerald Purdy, on the new Master Ordinance revision for Feb. 13 and 15, Council- hearings Plan and was set at 7 p.m. This was passed by the council. Mayor Elison announced copies would be available for citizens after Feb. at the Kaysville City Library where they may be checked out for review. 1 THE APPOINTMENT of James Dotson to replace Don Howard as Kaysville fire chief was approved on motion of Councilman Gerald Purdy, seconded by Councilman Sanders. It was announced that David Dalrymple of the State Forestry office would meet with the council at the first meeting of February on request from the Tree Committee. repealing in conflict all ortherein, open burning in the city, was unanimously approved on motion by Councilman Purdy and passed by the council, np DAVIS NEWS Jl.iirNAL 197 B" North Main St., Layton PHONE 376-91- Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stahle, Jr., Publisf r Second Class Postage attended n property description include parcel designations and that all of lot 14 be included in the 4 zone. This was passed unanimously by the council. with the exception of Ordinance 67 which prohibits Paid At Layton, Utah Weber State College for six years where he majored in business administration. HE HAS been employed at Hill AFB for seventeen years where he works in the Missile section. R-- R-- dinances crash and injury course taught by Utah State, and various other seminars pertaining to a firemans reChief K-- edition, CHIEF DOTSON has been a member of the fire department for 11 years, in which time he has held the positions of lieutenant, captain and training officer. He has attended three courses on fire fighting taught by the Utah Technical College at Provo, a sponsibilities: to and parcel to l from Following a further discussion, Councilman Gerald Purdy moved that the public hearing for rezoning of the above described property scheduled and that the C-- 2 four AN ORDINANCE adopting the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 five years as chief. position REPRESENTATIVE Hansen said just before the hearing that he feels that we are well on our way to getting extended and improved telephone service in Davis County. Apparently he's right. R-- 2 No OifraoM Parising -- MR. SALISBURY said cost south of 2nd North, Kaysville be rezoned from l to as requested in the petition of Richard Bourne and Lynn Niederhauser as advertised. This was seconded by Councilman David Sanders and passed by the majority of the council. long-rang- FARMINGTON There may yet be enough room to (with limited said telephone service) long enough, Commissioner Swapp. Now, time is of essence. We are a very fast growing county and if something isnt done soon, there will have to be added adjustments just to meet the population growth. He told the PSC that as commissioner, resident of Davis County, and speaking for the people of the county, telephone service (or lack of service) is one of the countys most crucial problems. ing, Councilwoman Carol Page moved that the rezoning of the parcel of land Bift&ng Date Set Fop Jail Addition - THERE WAS also discussion on location of the West Valley freeway and Mayor Elison stated this is being taken up in COG meetings, but generally it would follow the old Bluff Road Route through Kaysville with plans to utilize the canal easement. There were also questions of feasibility of an overpass on the Union Pacific tracks at 2nd North as West Kaysville increases population. by the council. During the 8 p.m. regular meeting of the council, since there had been no opposition expressed at the public hear- from JAMES DATSON He and his wife Zada have resided in Kaysville the past 12 years with their four children, np SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year Out ot State Subscription S5.50 Overseas Subscription $15.00 (Payable in Advance) |