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Show J THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1979 - 26 Pages FUNDING been utilizing Federal appropriated Veterans Administration By TOM BUSSELBERG Thanks in part to threatened legal action by Davis County Rep. James V. Hansen, the future of Ogdens old St. Benedicts Hospital as a Veterans Nursing Home lies OGDEN monies and state legislatively approved funds. The AGs office ruled use of federal funds invalid July 2 and again July 19. in doubt. AT A Wednesday morning press conference in Ogden, Gov. Scott Matheson said the But the governor sought another legal opinion from private attorney James B. Lee. His opinion said federal proposal is dead unless funds could be used under terms of the House Bill. BUT MR. Hansen, speaker of the house and Senate Pres. Miles Cap Ferry of Corinne said they may take legal action if construction went ahead. In a July 18 letter by the two legislators to the Utah State Building Board they said: Today in the Legislative Committee Management meeting a motion was made that the Management Com- problems in interpretation of a State House Bill affecting are project financing clarified. But officials are facing a Friday deadline, after which contractors could relinquish their bid having waited the required period. House Bill 418 authorized use of funds for conversion of the old hospital into a Veterans facility, the states first. A bid was let last month to Wadman Construction of Ogden for $4.7 million to complete the project and all appeared in order until the State Attorney Generals Office said the state bill stipulated use of state funds of the Senate and House encourage the Building Board to let the bid for cons- mittee truction and remodeling of the old St. Benedicts Hospital. alone. Let me point out to you HAS proposed -- that this motion has no force of law and was made in strictly political overtones and that my original letter of June 19, 1979, is still in force. I HAVE been instructed (Hansen), as the presiding officer of the house to reaffirm our position that we will take whatever legal action is necessary to halt the construction as it is blatantly in violation of legislative intent. The motion, in effect, encourages the members of the Building Board to act contrary to the advice of their legal counsel. In my opinion, this could make them per- sonally liable for any damages resulting from this action. While Gov. Matheson said am disappointed and I have supported (the project) from the time it was approved I to go in that direction (VA facility) he said he supported action by the Building Board in halting the project rather than face personal liability. Board- Considers Goals FARMINGTON The Davis County Board of Education is considering proposed goals and objectives in conjunction with a directive from the State Board of Education. THAT DIRECTIVE, based Five-Yea- r on the States Goals and Objectives urges formation of goals and objec- - STILL FIRE DANGER Even with the rain weve had over the last several days, the message on this sign still deserves more than casual notice. County Fire Chief Brent Argyle says that with the growing season- - about over, chances for fires increase and he adds that while higher humidity dampens prospects for fires, a real extreme fire danger still exists. tives tor local scnool boards consistent with those set up by the state. The Davis District listed seven priorities, including: increased teaching of communication skills with particular emphasis on reading; an awareness by everyone for fiscal responsibility including wise use of energy; providing programs to adequately meet Hot Lunch Fop Students, Teachers To Cost More - FARMINGTON Itll cost a bit more to buy school hot lunch for youngsters and teachers come fall. BECAUSE OF inflation and a drop in federal funding support, the Davis County Board of Education has approved an increase of ten cents in lunch price for elementary and secondary students and 20 cents for teachers lunch. That means lunch will run 45 cents for elementary cents for junior students, and senior highschoolers and $1 for teachers. In addition, each additional milk over that provided with the lunch will cost 15 cents, up a nickel. 55 THE ACTION was taken after School Foods Supervisor Maxine Reeves told the board earlier that inflation had doubled and tripled costs for some food items and at the same time, federal funding support would probably be reduced, tb BUILDING PERMITS issued for single dwellings, 29, valuation $1,669,351.00; multiple dwellings, 2, valuation $261,680.00; commercial- 3, valuation new, commercia- l$320,210.00; remodeling, valuation 1, $1,800. Remodeling dwelling, valuation $119,980; garages residential, valuation $9,000; fencing, valuation $1100.00; signs, no valuation; valuation 9, $1,500 others, 1, 4, 1, 8, for a total of $2,384,621. PLANNING commission action taken on the following: Kit for Joy occupancy was granted Dave Shields lien waiver was recommended to to council city deny American Capitol policy declaration was adopted-east to view rezone 3 was recommended to city council for hearing. La Donna Mesa D preliminary was grantSd. gridenstine Car Wash site plan'and building permit was tabled until a decision is made regarding the ordinance. Oak Forest final No. 10 was recommended to city council to grant final. Site plan and building permit for store was approved. American Capitol annexation was and rezone A to recommended to city council to deny this annexation. Boise Cascades site plan and building permit was approved. C-- 1 ACTION PENDING on the following: Valley View Road scheme. Depths of corners; review of natural waterways; ; Bamberger curb and gutter forms; right-of-way- Whitesides Subdivision; Antelope Dr. to Highway No. 89. traffic problem at East Handicap Ordinance; Oak Forest West; Spring Hollow; La Donna Mesa Plat C; La Donna Mesa Plat D; Dreams End; and Antelope Estates. church. Attended department head meeting. Prepared description for deeding area in Kays Creek at 1000 North. THE ENGINEERS reports reads as follows: June 4, 1979. JUNE Jim Aland to discuss storm sewer on Phillips Street. Wants to substitute curb and Prepared description for widening Fort Lane at fire station. Met with Bob Shaw and Gary Newman about mislocated curb and gutter in East View Sub. They will submit proposed deed and check description for Antelope Drive m Heather Glen Sub. Sam will record deed after addition of public road stipulation. Attended committee meeting to discuss widening of 1000 North at 400 West. Check plans for Antelope Estates Sub. and prepared report. June 11, 1979. Attended department review meeting on subdivisions and rezone. Attended committee meeting on 1000 North Street widening. Checked start on plans for building annexation and filed paper etc. JUNE 14, 1979. Checked plans for Layton Park. Discussed Antelope Estates Sub. with Dour Anderson. Reviewed letter from DOT regarding Fairfield Road ownership. Checked problems on Rosewood water line. Reviewed description of property at Kays Creek, 1000 North Street crossing. June 18, 1979. Worked on Thornley Annexation proposal. Met with Randal, Ladd and Bruce to get information on proposed Kent Smith Annexation. Later met with Kent Smith and Son to discuss water service to the area. Met with Dean Prisebey DOT to discuss intersection Gen- tile and Adamswood with new 20, 1979. Met with gutter for storm sewer. Checked zoning descriptions for Thornley Annex. Checked dedication plat for Spurlock Circle Sub. Filed papers. June 25, 1979. Attended department review meeting. Met with Bonnie Adams and Ron Hart from Utah Power and Light Co. to discuss new power lines on Antelope Drive. Met with Gene Burn-son- , Ladd, Randall and Jay to review preliminary plans for new city Reviewed hall addition. waterline agreement to Green Brien and Bruce. Rulon and visited work on Mall Frontage Road and pipe line installation on South 1200 West Street. 1 Checked development plans for Tanglewood Sub. Reviewed sewer plans for Tri Oaks Sub. JUNE 28, 1979. with W.D. Thornley. Checked proposed water lines on Church Street and Fairfield Rasmusson. Gene Reviewed and checked deeds y on Anfor extra Fair-fiel- d between Drive telope and Church Street. with right-of-wa- Checked inspection of work at Mall, Antelope Drive extension, Rosewood Lane water main, new main above Highway No. 89 to 2M.G. reservoir. Checked plans for East Crest Sub. No. 5. Signed description plat for Oakn Forest No. 10. Reviewed Lay-tocommon projects with Jay Smedley. There is a new illness spreading throughout Davis County, indeed, its reaching epidemic proportions the entire throughout country; the name of the disease? Fuel Bill Blues! THE SYMPTOMS are sud-de- n shuddering when the memory of last winters utility bills comes to mind. An intense shivering and shaking when the person begins to realize that the bills will be even higher this year. While there isnt a guaranteed cure for the malady, Davis County Community Action can offer some relief to those suffering from the effects of the rising utility bill syndrome. DAVIS COUNTY Com- munity Action (CAP for short) is funded to help the low income family and the senior citizen to weatherize their homes. The applicant for the grant program must be within the income guidelines of the program. A grant program is a program that does not require repayment of the funds that are expended in the applicants behalf. home your Having weatherized can offer hope of reducing the overall costs of rising fuel bills. THE CAP weatherization crew will make a of your home to determine what your weatherization needs are. The first objective of the crew is to eliminate the infiltration of cold air. This is done by caulking around the doors and windows, by putting weatherstripping around the doors, and by replacing broken or cracked windows. IF THERE is no insulation in the attic, or if the amount of insulation is very minimal, insulation is blown into the attic, bringing the total infactor. sulation to an In some instances, minor roof and foundation repairs are made. These repairs to the roof and foundation must remain minimal. The grant fund prohibits extensive repair in these areas. 9 STORM WINDOWS, using plexiglass with an adhesive School Board OUs Anticipation Notes - FARMINGTON The Davis County Board of Education has accepted a bid from an area bank for $5.5 million in tax anticipation notes. THE MONEY will be used to pay district bills until collection of taxes this fall provides sufficient funding for note repayment. In 1978, some $5 million in such notes were purchased and paid off by the district. Zions First National Bank submitted the only bid, at 5.95 percent interest. It was unanimously accepted by the board. A SPECIAL approve the meeting to resolution authorizing the sale will be held Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. m the district administration building in Farmington, tb NUMBER NINETEEN EIGHTY-tN- E BUT IF THE matter isnt settled by Friday the bid needs of all students, including the handicapped, disad- full state requirements vantaged or gifted; including competency testing for all 8th grade students; continuing to involve parents and public in local school af- fairs including periodic communication to public of whats happening in schools. said. But explained. Summer Recreation Activities these positions. In addition, principals will seek input from school staffs and methods, tb Lagoon. BE SURE to bring a note of identification from your cjty program, Mrs. Rigby said, kj parameter molding, are cut to window specifications. While these are not the traditional storm window they are effective in cutting heat loss. Again, the grant amount for each home precludes the installation of regular storm window, at the present time. allotted EnUU and other details were completed that proposal received the and $1.4 million in work begun. Call the CAP ofor Ext. fice, 205 or 207 and ask to have an outreach worker come to your home to help you fill out an application today. 773-780- REMEMBER, A additional state funding during the 1978 Legislature was obtained. . State efforts, including a personal visit by Gov. Matheson to the Veterans Administration head in Washington, D.C., brought the $4 million plus in federal support. HOUSE BILL 418 also stipulated if no bids were received within funding limits money would revert to the state, much of it being utilized to construct a business education facility at Weber State College, Gov. Matheson said. But of three bids received, the low bid from Wadman came within specified limits. The Bill states in part: An act relating to the state building and expansion programs; directing that amounts provided in these programs for 1975 and 1978 for purposes of the St. Benedict Hospital yet unexpended not be used for this hospital if these programs cannot be carried out for these amounts; redirecting these unexpended amounts if not so used and for disposition of the hospital. JAY WADMAN of Wadman Construction said, Wednesday afternoon, that he would have to make contact with Building Board officials before making a final decision as to whether the bidding period would be extended. Aiid Summer presents an opportune time to have your 3 (legal) toed it. But after public meetings THE OLD hospitals fate has been tossed every direction since 1975 when it was surplused by its owners. At appropriated $3.6 million for remodeling and land acquisiMatheson Gov. tion, the in process, the governor said, explaining that the proposal had not been reviewed by the Building Board when he ve- wont cover the bill, making the project infeasible without assistance from federal sources. And unless the AG's office changes its tune, the matter may end up in the State Supreme Court. director that you have participated in the summer seeks to balance employment based on percentage of minorities and between males and females. The pel icy states in part, Notice will be given periodically to all employees concerning the attempt of the district to achieve racial, sex and ethnic balance in various levels of employment. It will, suggest that any persons who believer state funding sources finish objectives, completion timelines and a federal affirmative action procedure. That program 1 VETOED that, not because 1 was opposed to it but because Im a great for the St. Benedicts property. And other project costs including architet fees and design modifications put price tag of the renovation at nearly $6.3 million, Mr. Jones are interested in different positions and advancement complete the necessary train-- , mg to qualify themselves for of Utah in Salt Lake City. AND WHILE the Wadman bid comes to only $4.7 million, the $12 million in funding includes $23 million paid out The Davis County summer recreation program will soon be finished for the summer. There will be a fun event at Lagoon on Tuesday, July 31, beginning at 10 a.m., Glenda Rigby, county director has reported. ALL THOSE people who have taken part in any of the summer county activities are invited to attend. There will be swimming at 25 cents, free Bingo with prizes and prize drawings. These activities will be followed by a watermelon bust for all. There will also be reduced rates on the rides at THE GOALS and objectives statement also noted adoption proposals have been presented for us of the facility on Ogdens east bench. Initially it would have been used for state offices. In 1977, the Legislature passed a bill allowing for conversion of the building into the nursing home after discarding plans for such a facility on 5th South across from the University of the project scrapped, the governor said. Project funding ha included about $5 million in State money, $4,082,000 federal and $3 million from other sources, said William Jones, deputy building board director. implementation of new graduation Since that time, a number of would have to be redone or that time, the Legislature o))m (FwQ From the Layton Building and Engineering Department comes the month June 1979 report. VOLUME program is not one you must pay back. If you are within the income guidelines established for the weatherization program there is no cost to you. This is a painless prescription to end your Utility Bill Blues. Let CAP help you. Be grant MDnoiriilly IHloiuiSDinigi Coeds A Mo By Leyden Comiinidfl LAYTON The Davis Housing Authority will have to continue its search for land to build several single family dwellings. THE AUTHORITY had hoped to place ten homes approved for large families and handicapped adjacent to its housing complex near North Layton Jr. High School. But the Layton City Council unanimously voted against the proposal. "I'm deeply disappointed and will feel very strong that is a good site, Housing Authority Executive Director I will Davis said. Rosemary have to pet the (housing authority; ooutu together and plan our next step. THE TEN units include eight for large, families and two for handicapped. They are part of a $2 million-plu- s federal loan low-inco- project to build 48 apartment units for elderly in Bountiful. A site for the senior citizens project also has yet to be found. Mrs. Davis expressed surprise at the council move and said copies of a conceptual plan sent to city departments had received approval from all but the fire department. The fire department said there wasnt enough room to turn around (for fire trucks), there werent enough parking spaces, or a playground. And the planning commission gave a conceptual okay. LAYTON MAYOR Lewis G. Shields noted similar feelings. "I was a little bit surprised that i,went that But the way (the vote). council wasn't opposed to Housing Authority activities but to too much concentration (of housing) low-inco- that area. Weve always had kind of a bad taste" because of previous problems with migrant housing not associated with the Housing Authority, he said, adding that he felt facilities operated by the Authority could be an improvement to the area, tb in DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B" North Main St., Layton PHONE Published 37S-913- 3 Waofcly by OJPPBKaCZSCl John Stahl, JrM Pubifahor' Second Claw Poatag Paid At Layton, Utah SUBSCRIPTION $4.50 per year tel af ftato tMtaeriftaa ttJB twraea fcacrttaa tlIJi (Peyable in Advance) |