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Show i WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1 980 Cifd. Urged To Layton Council Okays Housing Authority Try For $400,000 By TOM BUSSELBERG ter costs of about $150,000 LAYTON The Layton Uty Council has given its support to a try by the Davis County Housing Authority for a $400,000 grant that would aid the renovation of some Layton houses. HOUSING Authority Ex- ecutive Director Rosemary Davis said her agency will seek the funding from a federal community development grant for use in the Victory Park division. If the funding is approved, homeowners could receive up to $10,000 for substantial rehabilitation including roofing, electrical wiring and driveway improvements, for example. The money wouldnt be available for cosmetic re- Jr i It : pairs such as carpeting or draperies in most cases, Mrs. Davis said. : FROM ALL outside appearances the homes are of 1940 vintage and a substantial number have roofing and other Mrs. Davis said, problems, noting that if problems are evident on the outside there are probably other areas in the interior needing repair. If the grant receives federal approval it would be the third to receive approval for the Housing Authority. The first included a similar repair project to an older Clearfield neighborhood while money was distributed for home repairs throughout the county in the next grant. CITY MANPOWER will be asked from the planning and building departments to help survey the area to determine needs and city officials said they would be able to provide that assistance. The council was told that a family of four earning as much as $9,650 (currently) a year could receive a deferred loan while a family of the same size earning $17,100 could receive a three percent loan. included m the grant , Mrs. Davis said. Approval will be necessary from federal officials before the money would be available and 33 agencies applied for funding last year with only six including Davis Housing Authority receiving funds. location to me isnt appropriate. He said the property could be developed as l, commercial. "as nice or better than high density apartments and C-- IN OTHER business, the council denied a rezoning re- quest from commercial to heavy residential that would have allowed construction of 36 apartment units on 1.36 acres at 600 S. Fort Lane. Although the council could have set a public hearing before making a decision, all WARREN S. WIMMER three members of the five member council present voted against the rezoning, nullify ing the need for a hearing. Three members must vote in concert for any action to be binding. THE PLANNING commission had recommended denial based on the apartment project putting too much load onto schools. A neighbor to the proposed project, Jay Dansie, voiced opposition saying that if the was approved a can of worms would be opened. ILL BE on your neck if the rezoning is approved, he said. I just cant sit there and have 36 apartments south of Grooming & Pet Supply - Jiti- h ) NO. 10 r )s Open 7 A.M.-- 5 P.M. two buildings of levels 2Vi each. WEVE GOT to be up there (capitol) all the time to make sure they hear all the sides, Attorney Mike McCoy said. As the organizations main lobbyist, Atty McCoy cited numerous examples of legislative wrongdoing which have had serious effects on local townships. WEVE GOT guys in the state auditors office who want to tell you what yoUr mill levy will be, he said. The city council, half applauding membership in the league, half uncertain of the terms, made no decision at their regular meeting Tuesday night. City Manager Gayle Starks said the city really doesn't have the money to join the organization this year because money wasnt appropriated in the budget. future educational needs graduate of Davis High School. The Wimmers reside 128 N. 1100 W Clearfield. busiA local nessman in real estate and investment planning, he has recently taken an additional position as the graduate research assistant for the master of education graduate program at Weber State College. He is a MR. WIMMERS educational background includes, graduate studies at the U. of U. College of Law, and the com- bined Master of USC-US- Education program. He is a HERSCHELL Hester, executive director of the league, prepared and distributed a pamphlet to the council Tuesday which tells the motives of the organization. The league is and REP. WIMMER is married to the former Karen Knudsen, and they have two daughters, Jessica and Lucybeth. He is a native of Davis County and a : Behind Layton Dept Store Taxation Committee, plans further tax reducing measures. These include the indexing of the state income tax which will keep taxpayers from paying higher income tax rates as a result of inflation. He is a staunch supporter of a balanced budget for the state and is greatly encouraged by the federal governments commitment to do the same for the fiscal year. pates in the Big Brothers program of Utah. 766-491- 7 dollars to Utah taxpayers was originally conceived by Rep. Wimmer in the 1978 general session of the legislature. REP. WIMMER has helped sponsor and promote passage of other tax reducing measures including the reduction of the school district mill levy, the utility sales tax, farm equipment sales tax, and lowered the state inheritance tax. Rep. Wimmer is a member of the House Revenue and Warren S. Wimmer, incumbent state representative from Clearfield, will seek a third term in the Utah State Legislature this fall. Rep. Wimmer has served the last four years as the state representative from District No. 51, in northern Davis County. lie will be the Democrat Party candidate in the Nov. 4 general election. District includes Sunset, Clinton, West Point, Syracuse and the west side of Clearfield. past member of the Ogden Board of Realtors and partici- x. rt 45 EAST GENTILE building development. THE APARTMENTS would have been divided between pieces of legislation. This years Property Tax Credit, which will return millions of assessed valuation. The council also set a public heanngforOct. 16 at 7:30 p m. to discuss an amendment to the condominium ordinance. TIMBERLYNN'S could include professional graduate of WSC with a degree m political science and communications. During the past four sessions of the state legislature Rep. Wimmer has been credited with the support and passage of several important THE FIGURE vs as the same as last years and is based on my property line. The apart- CLEARFIELD -- A lawyer for Utahs Legue of Cities and Towns told the Clearfield City Council Tuesday that the state legislature is hearing only one side of most issues involving local municipalities, and urged the city fathers to join the statewide organization. Warren S. Wimmer Seeking 3rd Term MRS. DAVIS was optimistic the Authority should have a good chance at the funds but indicated that even if they are approved they wont be available until June of next year. In other city council action, a fire agreement was approved with East Layton for $22,102. Under the agreement, Layton Fire Dept, provides fire protection. IN ADDITION to housing improvements, curb and gut PHONE rnent w ould be a foundation, he said, whose sole purpose is to work for your best interest. He added that the most important feature of the league lies with the legislative effort. In addition to working at the statehouse, we have liaison relationships develop between state agencies, he said. The league has important connections for which they can work for the cities, he explained. 80-8- 1 HE FEELS a strong need for citizen input and concern for - in Davis County. He says that enrollment projections for Davis County indicate tremendous growth in student populations over the next ten years. This increase in enrollments will require a strong commitment from the countys residents in meeting the needs and requirements of our students. Rep. Wimmer says he was FOR THE cities to be a part of the legislation in their favor, theres a catch. According to Mr. Hester "Its a two-wa- y street. To work with you in the he said, you legislature, have to be a member of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. disappointed that recent BIT THE results arent budget cuts in the Davis County School budget seemed to ignore many good and viable alternatives suggested by citizen groups throughout the county. He feels that local officials are making a serious mistake, if they fail to cooperate with local citizens in attempting to solve the serious funding problems faced by the Davis County School District. Udell Green, president of the Kaysville Rotary Club presented an engraved plaque to Richard Daems during their club meeting, Wednesday evening. THE meritorous award was for outstanding and dedicated service to the club. UCnncaDCnCU Step into our great boot and walk into a great deal at the same time. 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MR. DAEMS resides at 431 North 200 East, Kaysville. He was reared in Chicago, 111. He and his family lived in Spring-villUtah before moving to Kaysville in 1972. He owns his firm, the zzzzzzzzuununz Bush-Daem- e, Dinner Planned SHOES BARTONS Bountiful (UTAHS LARGEST INDEPENDENT SHOE STORE ) A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Masonic Temple in Clearfield on Sept. 27 between p.m. THE DINNER is sponsored by the Clearfield Demolay. Price, $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. 6-- 8 TO ASSIST cities and towns by providing for the welfare of their employees. To continue as a mon- MR. HESTER added that this years league convention made several changes, the non- political, profit committee to provide Musicians Place in State Fair Event and under, was DeAnn Child, the daughter of Mrs. Janet Child, Clinton, and Don Child of Layton. She was also the Sterling scholar in music winner two years ago while at Clearfield High School. The third place senior piano winner of the year age group, was Miss Mary caughter of Col. and Mrs. John O. Canfield of Layton. She was the Sterling scholar winner while at Layton High School. She has received her degree m music from USU in Logan. During the concluding week of the Utah State Fair held in Salt Lake City, the annual music contest was held at the U. of U. on Thursday through Sunday. More than $1 ,000 was given in cash prizes and school tuititons. WINNING second place junior vocal honors of 20 years strengthened." THE LEAGUE has a full time staff of four people, Mr Hester told the council, emphasizing that they last year did the work of Without people. raising personnel costs, you had IV more staff." Mr. Hester said he has, because of his position in the league, direct access to the governor and the state administrator of city affairs. As a member of the state board, he said the league actively transmits information and represents the cities on a broad view. The board is made up of a balanced political party membership, so political situations are avoided, he said. 22-2- 5 Can-fiel- Census In, No Change SUNSET The final census figures for Sunset are in, and despite the city councils lengthy effort to change a ten percent decrease, the numbers stay the same. THROW ING UP his arms in defeat at last Thursdays council meeting, Mayor Norm Sant said, There isnt much we can do. A preliminary, but final count returned to the city fathers last week, shows the conmunitys population at 5,739. The dwelling count remains constant, according to census takers, at 1,728. MAYOR SANT claims apartment vacancies were sufficient enough at the time the national census was taken to seriously effect the percenpercent tage, down some according to the figures. In one area, he noted, there were 16 vacancies at one time. The mayor argued for several months that the counting of the MISS LYNNETTE Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Owens, Clearfield, placed third in the talent contest. The first place in the record book contest. The latter enabling her to have an expence paid trip to Chicago where she will join in the national contest. For her talent selection she did a combination of singing and piano playing. A senior at Clearfield High, Miss Owens has just captured the lead role in Music Man, the selected performance this year at the school, vsb 4-- MOST OF the budget for the league is now being taken from dues and services provided by the member cities. According to Mr. Hester, because the league "has been reducing involvement in federal government loan programs. Of the counctlmen who spoke on the league, several seemed in favor, while others seemed skeptical. But most reassured the ULCT members that the program sounded worthwhile. THERES SOME things Ive learned here tonight Mayor Donal Townley said. He and the other counctlmen, aware that no money had been budgeted for membership, asked to read through the prepared information and contact the organization leaders at another time didnt 1 know, W RATSVH.Lt LAWN MOWER REPAIRING Omit Cun It Tour Briggs 9-- to C4I t Stratton Headquarters" PARTS -- SERVICE 766-13- CHAINS SHARPENED CHAIN SAW PRODUCTS vacant dwellings upset the overall percentage and reiterated his stand when the final results came Thursday. WEVE DONE our C&S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR he said reluctantly. But unfortunately for the city, the time is up for any further investigation, mdm count, 645 North Main, Kaysville RECENTLY, McCoy said, the legislature tried to pass a law claiming cities are unable to handle their own expenditures. The league again intervened. There is a need to convince the legislature that Clearfield is a responsible city, he told the council. He said if the legislature could remove Salt Lake County, the rest of us would look good with regard to expenditures. IN HIS opening remarks about the purpose of the league. Mr. Hester explained seven important services of the organization. He said the league is the only foundation representing and working for the benefit of the municipalities. In addition, membership dues are the primary basis for league, he said. THE SEVEN points of the league were explained by Mr. Hester as: To provide for annual meetings of the league. TO PROVIDE a headquarters where the league can work for the cities. Kaysville News s Architectural Firm, Salt Lake City. He has been a member of the Kaysville Rotary Club one year. MR. DAEMS is married to the former Linon Opat of 111., and they are the parents of four sons, Brian, Kurt, Randy and Jeffrey, np LJ Address 43 No. Main J J officers. added the organization managed to keep the penalties at the lowest possible cost to the municipalities, and succeeded. He said cities and their officials were once personally responsible for overages in budget expenditures. But because of legislative lobbying by the league, the archaic law was changed. financial stability of the Daems was of the July TO PUBLISH bulletins and other items pertaining to government and legislation. To provide workshops to prioritize issues. provide training for city lution standards. But, he HE IS convinced good government comes only through citizen imput, participation and support. He encourages all citizens to get involved, study the issues, the candidates, and give careful evaluation before supporting the candidate of your choice. Wimmer is meeting with and inviting all citizens who have an issue, concern, or need to call or write him at their convenience. Address is 138 N. 1100 W., Clearfield, 84015, phone Mr. al- municipal government and ways positive. Atty. McCoy said most cities recently suffered increased penalties for violation of some Environmental Protection Agency pol- Awarded For Service To Rotary Womens and help for governments. To promote education in By MARK D. MICKELSEN Join most important being the passage of a new constitution. It changes the patterns of the past, he said, in regard to the nomination process of board members, officers, and the methods by which nominations can be received. He said through the new document the league "can be By NORMA PREECE 376-875- 1 F.L. Yotter of Edmunds, Wash., visited during the week with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Hod Sanders. Elder Laird White left T ues-da-y to serve a two year LDS mission to the Netherlands. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hal White. 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