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Show vsi . T " " 'Z : T , . s in..i - Y , V L .. - ' -- Y 1 US 0 IXL THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1980 17 VOLUME 26 Pages EIGHTY-TW- O NUMBER TEN Kaysville Council Accepts Garbage Collection Bid By NORMA PREECE During the Tuesday evening meeting, Kaysville City Council accepted the bid of the Robinson Refuse Company of Clinton for garbage collection. taad laneous city cleanup jobs. Marvin Johnson and Susan Hansen met with the council to present the 1PA Job Survey they had completed for city employees. They had worked on the survey for the past three months. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, the Fruit Heights City Council heard an explanation of the State Retirement System from Bonnie Cobbley, an official of the Retirement System. IF THE city decides to join the system all permanent employees would be covered with a contribution of 5.95 percent of the employees pay matched by a contribution of 5.95 percent by the employer. The council took the information under advisement for consideration during the budget discussions for the 1981 budget. DALE SMEDLEY, developer of Carrie Heights subdivision, met with the council to discuss uncompleted improvements in the subdivision. Mr. Smedley agreed to complete items listed as deficiencies by the city with the exception of road base and asphalt surfacing at the side of the lots on the frontage road, stating he had done all that he had been required to do by the original subdivision approval in that area. IT WAS the decision of the council that he be required to finish the existing street area as required by city specifications and upon his refusal the matter will be turned over to legal counsel. To live up to commitments made previously to Glenn Manning, who has an orchard adjacent to the unsurfaced street between Raymond Road and Green Road, the council took action to close the street to prevent dust damage to the orchard. MR. MANNING had been promised the street would not be opened at all unless immediately surfaced. But the council had allowed traffic on the street during the winter after pressure had been brought upon the council by residents PHONE FARMINGTON Theres an attempt being made to centralize the Davis County Sheriffs Department and the Utah Highway Patrol Headquarters under one roof. SHERIFF BRANT Johnson told the Davis County Commission that it would be an ideal arrangement to have both agencies together and suggested that the UHP headquarters might rent part of the Davis County Jail complex when the new facility is completed later this summer. The UHP is presently located in the basement of the new Davis School District Credit Union Bldg., about four blocks from the sheriff s office Layton girls between the ages of 7 and 26 have until this Saturday, May 17 to turn in 1 applications for the Miss Layton Scholarship Pageant. Applications can be picked up and turned into Ann Harris at 21 East APPLICANTS must be high Judging will be on the con- testants poise, goals, ctmosco. accom- Paid At Layton, Utah plishments, personality and talent. The swimsuit competition will be held in private before the judges only. SUBSCRIPTION SCHOLARSHIPS will be John Stable, Jr., Publisher Second Class Postage $4.50 per year (M a SMi taampkai ss 5S owtmm umieum sis.ag (Pay In Mnnc) , in Farmington. The UHP lease agreement for this facility pires in January. ex- SHERIFF Johnson said there would be ample space in the new jail comples, especiallevel, ly on the second-floo- r and suggested that the county could rent (lease) this space to the UHP. Comm. Chairman Glen W. Flint said the commission would be interested in such an arrangement if proper authority can be obtained and an equitable contract worked out. HE ADMITTED that it would be advantageous for the two law enforcement agencies to be located in the same facility. Comm. Ernest Eberhard agreed. Miss Layton Pageant Deadline Sat., May 17 school graduates and they must live in the Layton area. Published Weekly by suggested with the citizens group requesting the early opening last November. A LETTER will be sent to all residences in the Grand Oaks M awarded to the two attendants. lent scholarship Miss Layton queen and her A special tawill be given. and her atten- - THE PRINCE and Princess contest will be held in conjunction with the Miss Layton Pageant. Children between the ages of 4 and 6 are eligible to enter this contest. Application forms can be picked up from Anns Fabric Loft, dmg article printed earlier listed incorrect phone numbers to call for Riata Days booth reservations. The correct phone numbers on Annette Haacke, chairman of the Breath of Life has announced that May 17 from 2 a.m. will be the official date for the Cystic rosis Bike-A-Tho- n Fib- here in Kaysville. IF YOU wish to participate, meet at the Kaysville Elementary School grounds promptly at 9 a.m. forms are available at your local schools. If you have any questions or can help in any way, contact Annette Haacke, np 376-891- 2. or 376-429- 7, are 376-429- 376-429- 8. CONCESSION space is still available and will be given out e on a basis. Booths rent for $20 if you construct your own using the packaged kits or $30 if you want the Riata Days committee to set up the booth. first-com- Bike-A-Th- Info. An Comm. Morris F. Swapp said he would have to remain neutral on this issue because he is also a member of the credit union board of directors which own the building now housing the UHP office, grb e, first-serv- CHECKS SHOULD be made payable to the Layton City Improvement Associat- ion. Groups sponsoring a booth are urged to have food and dnnks available for people to purchase prior to the fireworks display in the evening. NO BOOTH will be taken reservations after June 27. dmg ra dants will represent Layton at the Riata Days festivities and in the Miss Utah for Miss America pageant. A SPECIAL orientation tea will be held May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Ann Harris home, 517 West 2475 North, Layton. The Miss Layton pageant will be held Saturday, June 28 in the Layton High School auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Price of admission will be $2 for adults and $1 for children. and Country Place subdivisions notifying them of the closure prior to the road being closed. Hi Days Instructions and pledge Gentile, Layton. 376-913- 3 Funds for surfacing of the street were to be included in the 1981 budget if not received as donations to the city from the subdivision residents as Attempts Being Made To 'Centralize' Two Law Enforcement Agencies Anns Fabric Loft, DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL 197 B" North Main St., Layton of the Grand Oaks subdivision. By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON Prop- osed federal budget cuts could mean higher prices for students eating hot lunch in the Davis School District. February already have shown the number participating drop from a high of nearly 29,000 last year to about 25,000 in February. That number has increased back to about 26,000 now, she said. price increases of up to 15 cents, affecting most heavily the middle income family youngsters who comprise the largest segment of those participating. Increases last fall and in five cent reduction The resignation of Herman Blamires was accepted by the city council and his proposal to e work to assist in the inspection department, read half-tim- meters, etc., was also approved. Brent Steed was appointed as building inspector effective this month. THE MAYOR was authorized to so thank Mr. Blamires for his 33 years of service with the city. MR. SHAY wanted the councils reaction to this proposal by the end of May if possi Mi louiii Mime BOUNTIFUL - Davis rights" and that their County Home Builders have elected to expand their territorial rights to include all of Davis County east of Interstate Highway 15. expan- MEANWHILE, sion has never been sanctioned by the national association. nomination of members to the THERE WAS some difference of opinion about whether or not the DCHBA should challenge the Weber Basin THE group, recently organized after splitting off from the Salt Lake Area Home Builders Association, voted to expand their territory to include Kaysville, the Davis County chapter approved group alleging that it would be better to work with them than against them. county, state and national associations. Arthur Gregerson. association president, and Larry McMillan, vice president, were chosen to represent the local group on the National Association board of However, others felt that if the Davis County organization is restricted to an area south of the Crossroads it would not be able to expand (in membership or territory ) in future years sufficient to be effective. Fruit Heights, Layton and East Layton. This area is presently under the jurisdiction of Weber Basin Home Builders Association with headquarters in Ogden. W ALLY JACOBSON, representative from Utah to the National Home Builders Association, said the NHBA would have to approve such an expansion because no two local SOME MEMBERS said the Weber Basin group has all of Weber County and would continue to operate in north Davis County west of interstate highway. associations can serve the same area. Art Gregerson, president of the Davis County Home Buil- Weber Basin alleges that of its membernearly ship live and work in the Kaysville to Clearfield area and that they probably would challenge the Davis Countys intention to expand. one-ha- ders Association, explained that Weber Basin Home Builders moced into Davis County as far as the Crossroads (north Farmington) by squatters lf direc- tors. ALAN COLLINS, Ray Love, John Busk and Lee Duncan were named to the state Gary were local board of directors; and O'Brien and Tim Kruger approved to serve on the board of directors. Practical Course Daughter: "Yes, Ive graduated, but now I must inform myself in psychology, philoso- phy, bibli-- - Practical Mother: Stop; I have arranged for you a thorough course in roastology, boilogy, stitchology. domestic hustleology. commended PROPOSALS CALL for a SCHOOL FOODS Director Maxine Reeves has told the Davis County School Board cuts could mean forced meal DURING THE meeting the city council adopted an ordinance creating the position of city administrator. THEY FEEL the law on fireworks should be brought into existance with input from various cities so that an ordinance could be drawn up, Fiiewoiks are here to stay, and it becomes necessary for the state fire marshall to present a proposal for a state ordinance to the state legislature this fall. MR. JOHNSON said, they had conducted the survey including 20 different jurisdictions in addition to private establishments to obtain their figures. The study is a pay and job description of each position in the city. They handed out T THE COUNCIL felt it would be best to have them administer this part of the grant since they are set up to do so, pending working out the contract details, but should wait until the city personnel return from the Denver conference before taking formal action. Jay Briscoe and Bruce Palmer met with the council with regards to vacating the walkway to 350 South St. The city voted to abandon the ten foot walkway between their properties, but to retain a ten foot utility easement. for the recommendations and presentation and said they would take the study under advisement. John Shay and Kaysville City Fire Chief Jim Dotson met with the council to report on a state fire meeting Mr. Shay attended April 8 with the state fire marshall. They discussed legal fire works in the state of Utah. Major recommended they keep this truck for miscel- 1 John Janson and Fran Mr. Johnson and Miss Hansen IDEAL WASTE Systems was awarded the bid on the 1978 Ford garbage truck on the basis of its high bid of $26,000. Since there were no bids received on the 1964 Ford truck. i. Spencer from the Da is County Housing Authority presented to the council an agreement for housing rehabilitation, if they are to do this phase of the HUD Grant. MAYOR ELISON thanked negotiate with them for the first cnance to purchase the citys 1974 GMC truck. Photo by Gary Blodgett. from high, middle and low levels and was compared on an average. MR. JOHNSON said, Major, city supervisor, to KIDS LOVE IT ble. The council agreed to take the matter under advisement. Kaysville city is fairly competitive to other cities. There are varying degrees in all the positions. The council discussed the survey with many of the city employees who were present at the meeting. SEVERAL BIDS were submitted for the council to review. Robinson Refuse Co., the lowest bidder, was awared the refuse collection for a three year contract, starting July 1, 1980 or sooner if possible. The council authorized Max It may bring havoc to the fanners too much of it, anyway but kids seem to love the aftermath of a rain storm, because it means their very own swimming pool. Such was the case for these youngsters in West Bountiful. But they werent alone, as rain paused a lot of temporary ponds and wading pools throughout all 6f the county. charts on the recommendations for pay level, which showed categories of ratings in reim- bursement for lunches served to the paying child, comprising about 80 percent of Davis County youngsters participating. The proposed budget cuts will affect all children who pay for their lunch. Many students will be lost to the program, Mrs. Reeves said. They will have no other option than making do sith a sack lunch or no meal at all during their day at school. drop again because many parents will be unable to pay this increase. WHEN WE lose the paying child our programs become welfare programs and further identify the needy child as defined by the poverty guidelines. Then those qualifying children are reluctant to participate, she continued. There was a seven percent drop when the price was raised in February due to inflation. If proposed cuts are made we expect another 25 percent increase in cost of school Then participatioh will SHE SAID the price could be upped by as much as 15 cents and school food services is already strapped to stay within its budget, she said, although an escelator clause enacted by s. the state legislature' has allowed an increase for cost of living each six months. Equipment costs have more. And beef, which cost about 67 cents a pound three years ago is now commanding a $1.33 price, for instance. SHE ASKED parents and others interested to write letters to Utah legislators asking for maintenance of school lunch funding. Whatever happens, she said it will be nick and tuck. The board also gave its seal in- creased, meaning new equipment (such as for three new elementary schools set to open this fall) may cost 25 percent of approval to such action by asking the administration to address letters to the legislators emphasizing need to retain federal support. |