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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- VIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JANUARY 7, 1982 Layton Signs Fire Protection Agreement With Davis Officials By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON Layton officials last week added their citys name to a list of three Davis County communities who have agreed to provide fire protection for the unincorporated county area. THE FIRE protection agreement, signed by city and county officials, states that Layton will provide fire personnel and equipment and respond to calls in the unincorporated area on basis. an The Davis County Commission, in signing the contract, agrees to reimburse Layton $10,950 for fire protection service between July 1, 1981 and June 30, 1982. The contract is automatically renewed each year unless one of the parties requests termination. around-the-cloc- S PRACTICE MARES PERFECT By DONETA GATHERUM The smokey SUNSET conditions in Sunset last Saturday morning were caused by the Sunset and Clinton volunteer fire departments. Volunteer fire fighters from both departments participated in the Hands-o- n training activitiy under the direction of Sunset Fire Chief Arnold Sattler and Clinton Fire Chief Lloyd Brown. They were assisted by the Sunset police force, the sheriffs department and the state highway patrol. ALTHOUGH training ses Business Classes Offered The Clearfield High School Community School announces registration for a business machines, key punch, accounting class to be taught for ten weks starting Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. in Room THE MOST up to date ca- lculators, key punch, and accounting will be taught. You may be selective in what you take during the three hour class concentrate in the area you enjoy best. Registration will take place at Clearfield High School Jan. 6, 7 and 8. Or you may register at the first class on Jan. 14. Fee is $25 which includes all sions are held every two weeks, it is only on rare occasions that hands-o- n training is given, Rod Hasler, assistant training officer of the Sunset Fire department, stated. He went on to explain the training exercise. A property owner donated a condemned house located at 2437 N. Main, Sunset to the fire department for the training exercise. Firemen worked in shifts practicing rescue techniques, fire control methods and nozzle use. DUMMIES WERE placed inside the burning house. Fire Although hopefully the crews of the Sunset and Clinton fire departments wont ever get too much practice fighting fires, its important to keep those skills up to par through mock fires such as one which saw the demolition of a house, recently. men practiced getting the out of the burning ictims building. A five minute bell alarm warned the firemen inside the house that they had only five minutes of air supply left. Firemen were wearing air packs similar to the gear used by scuba divers. Gas masks are no longer used Mr. Hasler said, because they dont work unless 12 percent oxygen is in the air. The fire fighter is competing with the fire for oxygen when a gas mask is used. Firemen also observed the time and point when a rescue could be safely made. dummy-v- NOZZLE techniques The fire fighters role in a suspected arson fire is to do in- cluded putting a fine spray of water on the fire rather than a heavy stream. Mr. Hasler said a fine water spray does less damage to the structure and leaves arson evidence more in tact. Some signs to watch for in an arson fire are: no obvious cause; multiple starting points; V everything possible to pre- serve the evidence. Fire departments do not investigate arson. The information gathered is turned over to the state fire marshall for prosecution. THERE ARE about 27 volunteer firemen on both the Sunset and Clinton fire departments. They come from all walks of life. Seven new volunteers received training during Saturdays fire. By 10 a.m. the condemned house was completely burned to the ground. fire patterns; rapid burning. WHILE FRAUD is certainly a major reason for arson, Mr. Hasler emphasized that there are as many reasons for arson as there are people. Notice Of Meeting Schedules For Layton City Board Of Adjustments Public notice is hereby given that the dnnual meeting schedule of the Layton City Board of Adjustments is as follows for the year, 1983:'' i THEY ARE: January 5; February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, Citizens Urged To Purchase Library Privilege Card he Layton Chamber of Commerce has commended the city council for their firm stand concerning the construction of a city library, and it has encouraged residents to purchase temporarily a $10 county library privilege as a means to making a backhand donation to a new city library. LAYTON 1 Picture Deadline 13-2- 12-2- 14-2- ing within the county system, but that the countys words The city BOUNTIFUL council was given a positive, and impressive report and film presentation of a proposed resource recovery project for Davis County. were not BY YOUR firmness, you were truely representing the tax- payers, the letter stated. The Layton board consists of Hersh Ipaktchian, pres- ident; Charles Jones, vice president; Kent Webb, and Dean Holasurer, man, Bob Bayle, Ann Harris, Brian Cooper, Tom White-side- s and Terry Overmoe. secretary-tre- director is Ron Morgan. Donations For Olfd. Tree Project Still Being Accepted Donations to ClearCLEARFIELD field's A Tree For Every Family project are still being accepted, according to a parks and recreation department spokesman. ROSS KEARL, Clearfield Parks and Recreation supervisor, says the city needs $2400 to complete the project established in 1981 to repopulate Steed Park with trees and shrubs. Residents of the community are being asked to come up with $1200 in donations. The Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation will match the donations with $1200 of their own. Crews will begin planting shrubs in the spring. The city had originally planned to mark each tree with the name of a local family who had contributed to the project. But, according to Mr. Kearl, the idea has been scrapped. He said marking each of the trees would be too expensive and said they would probably to torn down anyway. THE AVERAGE contribution to the project has been between $10 and $25, Mr. Kearl said. He noted that the city has received donations from $5 up to $1,000. Residents wanting to contribute to the project should call Mr. Kearl at or mail their contributions to or A Tree for Every Family," at 140 E. Center, Clearfield, Ut., 84015. 773-330- 773-330- MR. KEARL said all but a couple of dozen trees have been planted at the park. THE ANNUAL meeting schedule of the Layton City Council is as follows for the By GARY R. BLODGETT enough to justify staying part of the countywide system. Friday 12:00 Noon 14-2- 10-2- Lewis Shields, pointed out that there was merit in remain- interests of the citys Febyear 1982: January March ruary April June May July August September October November December Regular meetings of the city council are held in the council-cour- t room in the city building in Layton, Ut., commencing at 7 p.m. An executive or work meeting will be held between p.m. on the above regular council meeting dates unless notified. 12-2- THE EXECUTIVE board and board of directors of the Chamber said that residents can retain their library privilege for the inexpensive fee: at the same time the city will save the $130,000 annual contribution to the county system, enabling the city to begin plans for their own independent city library. The letter of commendation to the city council and Mayor and promises For Reflex, Journal, Leader, Bulletin 7, October 5, November 2, December 7. The annual meeting schedule for the Layton City Planning Commission is as follows: February January March May April June July September August November October December September 6 operational for more than 50 years in Europe and Japan, but only about 15 years in the United States. It (the plant) is a proven said Mr. Jefferies. facility, It is pollutant-free- , free of odor to nearby residents and does not create excessive THE REPORT by Will Jefferies, executive director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council, assured the mayor and council that the proposed facility would handle all immediate and future needs to the countys solid waste disposal problem. "There just doesnt seem to be any better solution to garbage disposal than the useof noise. Even the disposal area of the plant is soundproof. plants, Mr. Jeffereis told the council. Its very costly (ton-ag- e wise) for the first few years of operation but soon the plant will pay for itself. THE GARBAGE is then carried throughout the plant on conveyer platforms and is crushed and burned as it is processed. Even the very wet materials burn under 850 to 1,000 degrees of heat, he noted. Scrap materials are extricated during the process, leaving only clinkers and residue, he said. This will amount to between 5 and 15 percent of the original deposit. HE EMPHASISED that there is no human contact with the refuse that enters the facility. Large, covered trucks bring the garbage waste from collection points in the county to the plant where the garbage is dumped into large pits. these resource recovery MR. JEFFERIES and Richard Harvey, Davis County health and environmental director, said one plant located adjacent to Hill AFB could adequately facilitate all of Davis County and perhaps part of Weber County. They said it probably would not be feasible to have two plants in Davis County one each in north and south Davis County. THE PLANT would cost about $64 million, including interest, to be repaid over a ar period. Davis County Commission a week earlier approved this amount in industrial revenue bonds. However, the plant would be built and operated by private industry. Davis County residents will pay a regular fee for the service of the plant, but will not be involved in the financial construction or operation of the facility, it was explained. MR. JEFFERIES said the waste disposal plant has been DURING THE process of the waste materials, steam is generated which provides not only ample steam for operation of the plant but will also generate sufficient power for resale. This is one major reason for locating near Hill AFB, Mr. Jefferies explained. "It will allow the plant operators to sell steam to the base and help to offset operating costs. MR. JEFFERIES also stressed that the overall cost to Davis County residents for operation of the resource recovery plant will be no more than the cost of maintaining a waste disposal site which is the countys present method of waste disposal. However, there will be certain products that can not be The County must notify the city fire department when burning permits are issued for controlled burmne FIRES WHICH the city responds to within the unincorporated areas shall be followed by a quarterly report to the Davis County Commission. The contract may be terminated by either the county or the city involved by either written party giving notice to the other entity that they plan to terminate. South Pacific will be presented by Davis High School s drama department under the direction of Sharilyn Cole. Rehearsals are underway for the Jan. 14, 16. and 18 production which promises to be one of the great musicals of the year. Ryan Cowley as Joe Cable: Julie Crafts as Liat: Sue Jack-soas Bloody Mary : Mike Chapman as George Brackett and Mike Brain as Luther Billis. Mrs. Cole is assisted by Becky Jarman in vocal music; Richard Marsden. orchestra: and Jim Williams, stage crew, along with other faculty and students, np y IF FIRES occur simultaneously in the city and in the unincorporated area of the county, the city's first obligation is to respond to the fire w ithin the city Cities unable to county respond to same-tim- e tires are not liable to the . county. In the event the city is unable to respond to a county fire, assistance will be requested from adjacent fire k FARMINGTON, Kaysville and South Weber city have also signed with the county to provide fire protection. County officials are waiting contracts from Clearfield and Clinton city. All total, several million dollars in land and buildings in the unincorporated areas will be covered by fire protection agreements. The county will pay $26,625 each year for the combined service if all the cities agree to sign. TAKING LEAD roles in the play are David Johnson as Emile de Besque; Laurie Brown as Nellie Forbrush; A BLANKET fire protection agreement form was drawn up by the county late last year setting up the terms and conditions of the pact between Davis County and its member communities. Areas in the unincorporated sector, to be covered by local fire protection, are identified for each city. IN ADDITION, the contract states that: The city fire chief or his next in command shall remain in command of the city fire crew on all runs into the unincorporated area and during all related THE CITY fire chief or a designated representative will conduct the investigation of all fires in the unincorporated area. The city agrees to maintain in working condition all fire hydrants in the unincorporated area. THE COUNTY agrees to notify the city promptly when any of its roads are to be blocked off or access impaired, or of any fire hydrants that are processed through the plant and these will still have to be disposed at landfill sites, it was explained. MR. JEFFERIES said the proposed facility can handle up to 500 tons of refuse daily. It is estimated that 360 to 380 tons per day average are disposed at the disposal sites. He also emphasized that the proposed plant will be attractively designed and landscap-pe- d and will be built to exceed State Health Department and National Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. LN FACT, the air quality standards will be twice as stringent as required by the n Sunset Schedules Jan. 21 Public Hearing On Rezone Request SUNSET A public hearing will be held Jan. 21 to determine whether or not a portion of 800 North should be rezoned to allow multiple dwellings. ACCORDING to Councilman Clayton Peterson, developers petitioning the change want the property rezoned from single-famil- y residential (R-- l ) to multiple-family residential If the city council approves the request, a fourplex will be constructed on the lot. (R-3- ). PEOPLE ARE not happy with not being able to rezone, Councilman Peterson said. City officials earlier this year approved a new master plan for Sunset which virtually wipes out the possibility of future multiple dwellings. The new master plan designates only a few areas for multiple development. The remaining residential areas were downzoned from R-- 3 to R-- l. DEVELOPERS with an eye on 800 North will have to get a clearance for multiples, not only from the city council, but from a majority of residential homeowners who have come out in opposition to any further multiple dwellings in the city. The public hearing will be held in the Sunset City Municipal Building during the regularly scheduled city council meeting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Concerned residents are invited to attend. -- state health department and there will be no emission of pollutants, no obnoxious c ior, he and no excessive noise, said. There are no plans at this time for Weber County to join Davis County in this facility, said Mr. Jefferies, "but this is a possibility. Salt Lake County is also planning a facility, four times larger than the one proposed in Davis County." HE SAID life of the proposed plant in Davis County would be in excess of 40 years and will be constructed, financed and operated solely by private enter- prise. Any risks will he with the builders and operators of the facility, he emphasized. The plant, to be feasible, would have to operate 24 hours per day. everyday, and would have to be located within one to ': miles from a major facility that would utilize the excess steam and power generated by the plant. IT W ILL have a maximum capacity of 500 tons per day and should reach this capacity within a few years after operations begins." he said. "The plant w ould be designed for expansion to meet increasing needs." It is estimated that more than two years will be needed to construct such a facility and operation would not begin until 1985. County Commission Authorizes Budget For State Fire Service FARMINGTON The Davis County Commission has authorized $10,250 worth of expenditures for state forest fire protection during fiscal 1982, beginning in January. THE BUDGET, signed each year by the commission and authorities from the State Forest Service, represents a $525 increase over 1981. Included in the fire protection budget is $50 for public notices, $400 for tools, $3,500 for professional and technical work, $3,000 for service and supplies and $3,300 for miscellaneous supplies. FUNDING FOR the fire protection budget is taken out of Davis Countys genbasis. eral fund budget on a Total general fund expenditures for the year-to-ye- ar 1982 fiscal year are estimated at $9.7 million. The state, in signing a contract with the county, agrees to provide fire protection for property on State Forest Service land. Several hundred acres of ground in Davis County is affected. W E DO appreciate the help and support you people give us," Forest Service spokesman Dave Dalrymple told commissioners Tuesday afternoon. He said despite a slight increase in funds for fiscal 1982, the Forest Service budget is getting tighter and tighter. COM. CHAIRMAN Ernest Eberhard and Com. Glen Saunders approved the budget. Com. Harry B. Gerlach was absent. mdm |