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Show poor copy s i WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 7,1980 NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 7, 1 980 Interest By Friends By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON A way Smith and County Comm. Morris F. Swapp. raised some concerns. re- quest by the North Davis Friends of the Library to e volunteer help at the Davis County Library brought some ire from two board members recently. "1 am totally against their intellectual freedom (stand) as it now stands." the commissioner said. appreciate Mr. pro-'id- 1 Kirkham. ..their intents are good but when you bring people in (to the library) with that philosophy and let them get a hold of your system then you have a mighty difficult time changing the program or get- THE LIBRARY board was reacting to a letter sent by North Friends Pres. James Kirkham of Sunset noting the group wanted to provide any volunteer assistance possible, such as in book repair. But board member Sharon Shum- - ting them out. I'm totally against giving them that THE FRIENDS of the Library have voiced support for the "Library Bill of Rights" and stand on intellectual freedom opposing censorship of library materials. Several North Davis residents attending the meeting expressed concern about letting the Friends participate in a volunteer program and Mrs. Smith agreed. "They haven't mentioned community standards or the library book selection policy. They have their own guidelines and standards and in my opinion they aren't mine pollution output and advise as to how to minimize vehicle emissions. FARMINGTON A vehicle inspection maintenance work program has been approved by the Davis County Board of Health. MEETING IN regular session in a fogged-iFarmington early Tuesday morning, the board okayed a proposal that would implement a program to reduce vehicular emissions or n carbon monoxide and ox- idants. It would also lead to a limited vehicle inspection and maintenance program in parts of the county failing to meet federal air quality standards by July I. 1981. Such a move has been necessitated because federal officials say Salt Lake and Davis counties exceed air quality standards. At present, no other counties have been Environmental Health Director Richard Har- vey said Utah and Weber counties probably would be included after census information is completed. IN EXPLAINING the program Mr. Harvey said two staff members had been added to begin the program with assistance to be provided by other health staff. Funding comes from federal sources totalling $29,000 but "negotiations are for additional continuing monies that could allow for more staff by mid-yea- r. A van should be in operation by midmonth and will travel throughout the county providing vehicle inspection tests to deter recently-purchase- d IF A vehicle and inspection program is necessary it would have to be implemented by Dec. 31, 1981 with federal regulations indicating pollution effects of air pollution, how it may work and its cost and pub-li- c benefits from properly tuned cars, proper driving habits, properly maintained pollution control equipment, car pooling and mass transit. An I&M advisory council will also be formed to meet once monthly or as necessary to review different I&M possibilities. evaluate data collected and check proposed policies, rules and regulations and make recommendations to the health department before July 1. 1981. program, an outline indicated "a vigorous public relations and media campaign will be directed at informing the public concerning the seriousness of the air pollution problem and its health effects" including explanation of what I&M is and can do to minimize health trom vehicular emissions of carbon monoxide and oxidants must be reduced 25 percent, Mr. Harvey explained. their cars tuned and lubricated. I would think people would want their cars in- spected. The I&M officials will try to present the positive as well, Mr. Harvey said. "We will try to avoid the regulatory end (forcing a mandatory I&M program) but we are dealing with a federally mandated law. If we choose not to comply we have to be ready to take the sanctions." THOSE COULD mean cuts county-implement- in- spection and maintenance program ould expire Dec. 3 , 1985 unless extended by the county commission or health board. IN THE next I ': years we hope to provide information that will help the (county)com-missio- n know what way they want to go. This year was normal meteorologically and we had some real problems on this year that we feel was normal." Mr. Harvey said. w It All Depends Private (reading) - What's a Chinese urn? Post Librarian - That depends on how long he works. not work outside objectives and they give donations. It isn't their purpose to cross (library objectives!." she added. d Jeanne Layton. "1 feel very good about it. Most other major libraries have them (Friends groups). They've been responsible for raising a lot of money. noting that in Salt Lake City the Friends group sponsored "some very expensive film programs" that the library couldn't prov ide on its own. "Is there a tie in with any other group are they tied in with intellectual freedom?" Mr. Whitesides asked. SPEAKING TO volunteer programs Mrs. Smith said. "If we feel the need for volunteer service we can determine the needs and know that group (Friends) is there that we can work with. They'd have to work directly with us rather know is that "NO. ALL they are a group of intelligent people interested in aiding the " library. Miss Layton replied, adding that an active group operates at the University of Utah's Marriott Library where Layton resident Oma Wilcox has been president. "They do 1 By WANDA LUND A proposed SYRACUSE retirement incentive program for some teachers in the Davis School District has received backing of the School Board. building's dedication, the board approved another proppotentially osal affecting band uniform cost-savin- g purchases. Mrs. Durrance said. THE PROPOSAL would provide incentives for teachers ages 62. 63 and 64 e or having served years-of-ag- 30 years or more in the district. It would allow for their retire- ment and also provide continued slots for other, younger teachers, said Bonnie Durr-anc- district information officer. "The proposal will result in district." she noting that "well IN THE four-poi- program, the board opted that district participation would be limited to 10 uniforms maximum per school. It also stipulated that requests from two schools would be honored totalling 30 uniforms at Woods Cross High and 100 at Clearfield High. The district will foot of the bill and the local schools a savings for the explained, over 100" teachers would qualify for the incentive. The school board is looking at ways to economize after receiving a cut in a large portion of Federal 874 military student-relatemoney. d VOICING SUPPORT on the part of teachers was Davis Education Association Executive Sec. Dee Burningham. w ho said teachers w ere in total agreement. In other action in the Feb. 5 For future requests ex- pected from Layton and View-mohigh schools the district will pay and local schools the rest. Other upcoming requests will see the district paying and the schools Mrs. Durrance said. four-sevent- three-sevent- THE BOARD also received enrollment figures indicating a grow th of about .000 students in enrollas projected ment over last year. As of Feb. 4. enrollment was placed at 38.085. up from 37.094 a year ago. Figures showed 21.145 in the elementary schools, up from 20.357 there at year's end in June. 1979: and 16.573 in secondary, increasing from I6.419attheend of the 1978-7school year. Along with that, the board was told that average daily attendance stood at about 95 percent with hope that could be improved. The district receives some funding based on that percentage. Mrs. Durrance explained. LAYTON When Lewis Glen Shields was approached by fellow citizens back in 1969 to see whether he would run for mayor, he wasn't sure he wanted to do it. from two high school choral madrigal groups, she said. Davis High had requested permission for a trip to Anaheim. Calif., in April while Bountiful's group wanted to travel to Tempe. Ariz. in May. In denying the requests the board said the deadline for such requests was passed w hile one parent said it was the parents who foot the travel bill. THE BOARD opted to cancel its Feb. 19 meeting because Supt. Lawrence Welling will be attending newly-appointe- d NOW HE is starting on his eleventh year as mayor. By the time his third term ends in 1981 he will have served 12 years, the longest consecutive service given by any may or since the city was incorporated. His initial reluctance didn't last long, and the two council-me- n who were elected with him that year. John Baker and Lynn Wood, are also still serving the city. OUR CONTINUAL goal is to make Layton city the best place to live through efficient and effective service to the public at the least possible cost." he said. "We adopted that several years ago. and we try to keep it always in mind." City council members have recently completed a management course given by Kent Randall, a city councilman and Weber State College professor. The mayor said the course has helped him tremendously. a 1980 our goal is $1,000,000. ALL DONATIONS received are used to pay the medical exithpenses of needy children w out regard to race or religion. No portion of the funds collected is used for any adminis- member. Last year the response was most gratifying, reaching over $950,000. For campaign materials. All funds are used to provide hospital trative expenses or cost of care for needy children. Primary Children's Medical Center is the only comprehensive pediatric center between Denver and the west coast. There is no other pediatric facility offering the breadth and depth of service found here. WE WOULD like to ack- - know ." IN A telephone interview Miss Layton said volunteers had been used "quite over the vears" in a variety of areas. Biggest use ol volunteers has been made lim ing book fairs held the last two summers. "On occasion we've used one where the person had real expertise." she added, citing a t well qualified Bountiful who had served as a storyteller. A voluntcei had served at the North Branch until recently but has discontinued work because of the board action indicating all volunteers must be appiovcd by the board. ctlcc-tivel- icsi-den- ORGANIZATION has been evident in the expeditious manner in which council meet- ings are held, and Mayor Shields has often been complimented for his handling of city business. He explains how very simply. Installed OGDEN - growth. "We are working on a master plan with our new planner. Scott Carter. By the end of the year, we will have it all formulated and in operation. It will be reviewed every year by the council to keep it updated, and changes will be made as they become necessary. We want it to be tlexible enough to change with the times and circumstances." MONTHLY MEETINGS are held by the mayor with all department heads, and Mayor Shields also meets individually with each department head once a month. He also maintains an open door policy. He goes into the city office nearly every afternoon directas a ly after leaving planner in the Plant Management Division. Hill Air Force Base. He worked at the base at Ogden's McKay-De- e Hospital has been wiped away. OR PERHAPS we should say the circuits have been pulled. Since Monday, the hospital has had a new telephone It renumber placed the number utilized since May 24. 1941 399-414- Calls made to the former number will be answered w ith They are listed as follows: Administrative THE NEW equipment should eliminate the long wait experienced by some callers. Mrs. Moler noted, tb s. lUtJ.WVG ;Cotin? n seminars. Action was tabled on a proposed school calendar for the 1980-8yearand appointment of an auditor. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 4 at 7 p.m. in the district administration building in Farmington. 1 nowledge the stake chairmen who have given so graciously of their time. They are Dale Anderson. Nolan Leishman. Jeanne Ferrin. Grant Barnes. Linda Gardner. Arthur Johnson. Chyrl King. Lloyd Hogan and Doug Smith. So please remember when we come to collect, give AND zoning: M aid planning complete master plan by latter part of year: .adopt the 1980 uniform building code and continue unil'oi-mitin enforcement of city building codes, informing the publico) new changes and considering input from citizens in y review prior to council a action: hiring of works inspector. a new public Engineering: Hire a engineer, hopefully full-lirt- e bv Mqrch y and develop a storm sewer master plan for the west ttfihe city. PARKS department: for 25 years and served in the U.S. Navy for three years and one month during World War II. He spent all but three months of that time in the South Pacific. HAVE excellent municipal employees, and have maintained a very low turnover rate." the mayor said. "We have a lot of people who have been with the city for many years. We pay our employees on pay scales that are right up w ith those of the top municipal employees in the state. "We also have topnotch. devoted people serving on the city planning commission and the board of adjustment. I feel that is an advantage to the city, and it helps me tremendously. It is a comfort to know that we have the high caliber people that we have." WE CITY OFFICIALS are encouraging new industry in the community to broaden the tax base, including the establishment of an industrial park of about 16(1 acres. The city has also supported Smith Management Corp.. by issuing industrial bonds to build a large w at a cost of a million dol are-hou- lars. and tin addition to double its size, at a cost of $5.5 million. The city council has also init would support another commercial development through industrial bonding. An area at the north corner of Antelope Drive and Main Street has been zoned for commercial use. The mayor said a store and a Skaggs big dicated supermarket are planned there. The proposal is to be considered by the city planning commission at its meetine Feb. 12. THE LAYTON Com- plete the second phase ot MAIOR LEWIS SHIELDS City Layton Commons Park, apply for Bureau of ( lutdoor Recreation funds to acquire land and develop three parks in the ( )ak Forest. Heatherglen and LaDonna Mesa subdivision areas. Recreation department: With the new recreation director. Richard Hunt, now hired, begin a senior citizens program: apply for BOR lands lora softball complex: buv deck furniture lor the swimming pool and improve the fencing around the pool: convert one baseball diamond lor softball play and install lights loi night play at Chapel Park. Im- provement Association and the Lay ton Civ ic Arts Association. made up of local citizens, are assisting with many activities in the city. The Improvement Association is taking over more and more responsibilities. including the annual Independence Day activities, the mayor said. It stimulates cooperation between church and civic organizations, he noted. The Civic Arts Association is in the process of reorganization. and a number of people will be planning all sorts of activities for people of all ages. the caller informed of the change, says Public Services Director Eleanor Moler. The Complete two-yea- his-jo- change was necessitated by the installation of new crossbar sw itching equipment in the hospital. Mountain Bell feels this will increase signal quality transmitted from their lines to the new hospital system. - addition to building to house Recreation and Parks Depart njent: provide facts and inhumation for the first phase ol a r program for a data processing .system for utibtv bifltng. payroll, hudgetry and various records and reports: coordmaqf with new museum board and provide a modern facility with histories tujifacts. full-tim- e Hospital A near wa-to- department." still have room for future At McKay-De- e tradition'- give me their top three goals, and they are formulated into our goals for the eitv ." Mav or I hev include fckjelds said. floats fix administration, building and zoning, engineering. qcreuUoA, public satetv. eitv f akorney, streets, and our LAYTON CITY has IT Bi ll S AKEIA ipohcci: Develop career incentive program with a dual ladder to enhance profesconcept sional growth of individual officers bv providing advancement as well as promotion within ranks to supervisory positions, thus encourne-inofficers to mtpiove themselves. Public sal'etv Hue depart- ment):. Provide around-th- c clock service seven davs a week. with personnel located at lire station (two firemen are pjy'sfntly entplovedi: reduytrexpimsc lime and be xwlotm,xponsible. trained petHA&tt immediately answer alarms. full-tim- e avail-ahiay- taumciill To Oecidle Covered B y Merit System Who Ds - very worthw hile cause is scheduled for Feb. Primary Children's Medical Center is asking families to contribute one or more pennies for each inch of height of each family I don't have "E FRY YEAR. asked department heads to attained the size now that we should try to keep our people at home to shop." he continued. "Our present population is about 23.000 people, which is about 10.000 more than it was ten years ago. We Who is FARMINGTON and who isn't to be considered under the Davis County Merit System will be determined by the Davis County Merit Council during the next six months. "Pennies by the Inch" volunteers would be under library and board direction. "It's a little difficult to understand. If they (volunteers) operate within the standards we've set up how could they have any way of selecting books, etc?" Noting the board had said any volunteers would need board clearance before working in the library was board member Robert Arbuckle of Centerville. "In our Jan. letter (outlimngdirectives for Miss Lay ton to follow on her Jan. 14 reinstatement l we said no one could volunteer except by authorization. I don't know what he (Mr. Kirkham and the Friends) wants to do. I don't know if we gave permission financial condition, and the mill levy is still about 15.35 mills. It has not been increased since Mayor Shields' first year in office, although it was necessary to increase utility rates. "We have had steady, organized growth in the city, and we now have a good commercial program coming in with the new Lay ton Mall and other special developments in the city. We have had to bring the commercial up to keep pace with residential growth, but there may be a need to level off now. 627-280- travel requests She said some state officials noted that community standards could be set by various areas, including State Attorney General Robert Hansen. "If we have books promoting these acts (inferring illicit be BOARD member. Eva Jean Law of West Point, said any ment heads." LAYTON CITY is in good 9 THE BOARD also rejected dards." and he got his foot in the door what he might do. I'm not afraid of infill rat ng t he shel e s with books that aren't meeting Clearfield's standards but i nization. "Most of the items can be handled by talking to depart- New Phone Number meeting held at Joseph Cook Elementary School after that "IT WOULD seem to me intellectual freedom means no restraint on filth. It would be against our library standards. It says (standards policy) books shall retied community standards. We have high stan- shelved)." how he or she fits into the orga- THE MAYOR is the chief executive, and the city council is the governing body." he said. "A lot of the items that might be brought up in city council meetings can really be handled by department heads and do not need council attention. We define the specific duty of every person who serves the city and explain By TOM BUSSELBERG But Mrs. Smith continued to show concern as she read a letter outlining formation of a Friends group in Ogden that said "a group is organizing to fight censorship and promote intellectual freedom. havior) then we re promoting that (if such books are kmz tation and other areas from the preliminary inspection recently-reinstate- Library Director (North) Branch." The board agreed to send a letter noting they would contact the Friends if help was needed in the future. TAKING A positive view of federal sources, he said. "We hope to have what the needs will be," he added, noting that the program will deal w ith vehicles as well as refineries. He indicated areas to be included would depend on whether the 25 percent reduction mandated was met. IN FURTHER explaining brary the Friends offer was BOARD Chairman Evan Whitesides noted that he felt the group wanted to provide any help possible and questioned worry over potential problems. "I put up the red flag." Mr. Swapp said. in funding for highways, sani- A SPEAKING positively of the program was County Commissioner Ernest Eberhard. I'm very impressed with the fuelsaving possibilities. People would save a lot if they kept (with the county library's)." than with the Clearfield Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Work Program Approved By TOM BUSSELBERG compatible Wot COUNTY Attorney Rodney S. Page said the status of all county department heads will be determined by the hearings. He noted that the review will be affected by a court ruling dealing with advisory and governing boards. The county attorney stressed that there is no question but what elected officials and chief deputies are not covered but by the merit system beyond that, there is some question. MERIT EXEMPTION is partially determined by whether or not departments areconsidered major or minor, but this is not the only stipulation for basing merit exemption." Attorney Page emphasized. "The law provides very few legal protections in cases where persons are exempt." A legal case is already pending. he noted. This involves an appeal of the Jeanne Layton (county librarian) case in which the County Merit Board ruled that she was covered by the merit sy stem because she reported her business activities directly to the Library-Boarof Directors and not the County Commission. OTHER department heads, was explained, are directly responsible to the commission. The county has appealed the case of Ms. Layton and has asked for a Second District Court hearing, grb it H decision in the courts regard-irj- t the AHgood junkyard on .Antelope Drive. (Streets Department: Compete federal program of pro-- . vising street signs and repair t.jNlelj'pe privc between I t. jUetnd4rtield Road. iTEUpcpanment: Raise afcpfiver ityftholes up to grade ttalighiHit the eitv: drain and alL storage tanks and fiarwLfepair a fire hvd- - T :jSrn Vlwis mtark City. Mayor myned to Lav ton in a tried Elaine l.yHe following his return from tty Navy m,I944. They are the NrdRJ'v of Three sous: Ronald 31. ikivid 29. and Brian 16. Theyilso have four grandchil- - m drh-f-, He-ar- d . k&fin ms busv life, the 'g'&asionully finds time towishipg,-dee- r hunting. traveling. He is SerV'n |