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Show AUGUST 10, 1983 Auto Emission Test Could Begin In Less Than Eight Months, t ty, By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor thatd mean upwards of 25,000 FAR as emission standards, Mr. Harvey the fail line level high says "we will have to set in the ozone Igvel reduction a to get enough federal governments that reputedly causes the pollution concern. The ages of cars might present the biggest to the newer cars--7problem. Its weighted more and newer. We may not have to test 1974 or 75 for example, he sayd, noting that's authorities. . being worked out with state AS - In less than eight FARMINGTON months, Davis County motorists could be shelling out $7 or more for ) early vehicle emis sions inspections and maintenance. BY THEN the cogs should be completely ir motion, says Environmental Health Director Richard Harvey, although neither he nor County Com. Harry Gerlach act excited about following federal laws mandating the program In fact, Mr. Harvey blamed the quick change from a holding pattern w hen it came to clean air standards to the quick insistance that Davis and Salt Lake counties implement a vehicle emissions inspection program to a change at the top of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. 8 AND WHILE some areas of the county may complain they dont have a pollution problem, it'd be difficult to exclude any part of Davis County, Mr. Harvey says further. We are a sacrificial lamb" Com. Gerfach told the county board of health, emphasizing he "personally feels the county was included with Salt Lake to sufficiently expand the popuFACED WITH sanctions against highway lation base. HOPEFULLY WELL be as effective as we and other projects that could affect not only Davis but the states other 28 counties, the can but be able to cause the least inconveniwhile Com. Gerlach legislature implemented legislation mandating ence, Mr. Harvey says; the county follow that regulation. The Motor still expresses skepticism the emissions progVehicle Emissions Inspection" law House Bill ram will mean any noticeable improvement-especial- ly 21 in the special session says the county com enough to meet the standards set by mission must utilize an emissions inspection federal officials. He continues to point to problems in the and maintenance program for motor vehicles" Ariz. area, w here the ozone Tucson-Phoenithat a certificate of emissions and ELECTRIFYING ATTRACTION require inspection be presented. But Mr. Harvey points to a lot of bridges that must be crossed before the program can start Mother Nature put on one of her most brilliant displays of lightning inspecting your car, such as obtaining a staff to and thunder last Tuesday night with an electrifying show that could be administer the program, setting up an estiseen throughout Davis County. The weather bureau says more of the mated 0 vehicle inspection stations not to same can be expected throughout this week mention printing costs for the paperwork. The along with a lot more county's mill levy has already been set and temperatures. Photo was taken in Woods Cross by Davis CounCom. Gerlach asks I dont know where well ty Clipper Photographer Roger V. Tuttle. get the money. for the HE PUTS a March or April start-u- p program that he said not in and of itself is but as soon as you add the sanctions that changes. As visualized now, although details have yet to be worked out, motorists would complete their emission test at the same place where their safety inspection was done, if desired, and would have to show proof of inspection and meeting the specifications. As some envision it, such proof would have to be presented when obtaining motor vehicle registration renewal. THAT information will be given to the legislthat (fundraising) expertise ature in October, Mr. Harvey says, although it a lot of experience in that schools. The members of the and also understands the could mean a special session because they or fundraichambers of commerce, ' others'in the activities. I sChools-they- ve got to do wouldn't be meeting until January-wh- en community have sing-related the both. believe hes the kind of person tremendous talents-th- ey be implemented law must something says who presents himself well, is in should be reached and tapped. Ralph Mabey, former U.S. There may be some hefty expenses for the a position to learn techniques Court judge for Bankruptcy for doing these things. I dont Utah is a foundation member estimated 30 percent who haven't kept their WE HAVE to recognize the importance of the business know very many around who from Bountiful and said of the vehicle air pollution controls in place, he says, are also acquainted with eduMr. Ipaktchian community, Im very enthu- and with 80,000 vehicles registered in the coun assignment, went on. It has everything to cational needs, with the siastic. I think its going to play, can do these a critical role to improve the do (with the community) from taxation to paying of fees for things. of our childrens edu' He added that Mr. Bowen' quality cational experience. My exprograms, with a large chunk will also be given some other supplied by the commercial pectations are that both the duties to help relieve some of business and residential comcommunity. our folks. We were looking for munity will support the foundHe recalled an instance someone who could do the job--h- e ation wholeheartedly--it- s years ago when a Layton auto part was selected on that basis. of tradition. I intend to pull my dealership thats since donwith considered wanted to He was along changed hands oar, the father of four in the ate a football scoreboard to a lot of other people the suschool system added. 40-5- -t School Foundation Head Named cost-effecti- Appointment Questioned sonally acquainted with the former Viewmont High School vice principal, he raises other concerns. By TOM BUSSELBERG North County Editor - Now FARMINGTON that a directors appointed, several board members named and committees formed, the Davis School Districts Endowment Corp. should be on HE HAS no business back- ground, no contact with the business community. It should be an honorary position-th- ey couldve saved his salary--a- t its way. d the community and recruited someone in good standing from the business community. Mr. Bowen has been with $33,000--appeale- AT LEAST thats the hope of the board and administration after a year where the board served in a dual role heading the foundation as well as performing their other duties--a- ll with absolutely no contributions. With the appointment of Robert Bowen of Bountiful as foundation director, a paid position that Board Pres. Sheryl Allen and Supt. Lawrence Welling indicate will include other duties, plans are under way to try soaking in expertise from the highly successful Weber School District Foundation, among others, and generate community support. AT LEAST one community is conn cerned about the appointment of a paid educator as foundation head vs. utilizing a volunteer from the business comleader-businessma- munity. While Hersh Ipaktchian, owner of several Layton-Kaysvill- e restaurants and chairman of the North Davis Chamber Assoc, is quick to emphasize he has absolutely no bone to pick with Mr. Bowen, indicating he isnt per the district about 20 years, serving both as a teacher and administrator and is as a painter during the summer. This reporter was able to speak to him only briefly on two occasions and was unsuccessful in setting up an appointment to obtain Mr. Bowen's feelings about possible future goals or further information about any personal expertise he could contribute to the new position. I TOLD (Supt. Lawrence) Welling Davis County has the poorest relations with its business community, Mr. Ipaktchian said, noting he deals with many school districts on a regular basis. He referred to dis- cussions about cooperation between the district and businessmen that couldnve saved the district funds, in his opinion, emphasizing strong interest by the business community in schools. "When a person moves into a community the first thing he asks about is the schools. Its to their (business community) advantage to have good Layton High School. It wouldve carried the dealers name-a- nd that wasnt acceptable to the district officials-meani- ng district ended up paying for the scoreboard. IN A telephone interview, Supt. Welling said, I guess' thats just a difference in philosophy of how far you want commercialism to go. Schools are really not organized to be forums for any group to sell business is their brand-o- ur education. He did add, however, that were perfectly willing to give thanks for business contributions. We have no problem in giving recognition for what people give. Were not in a position to give special privileges. SPEAKLNG of Mr. Bowens appointment, the superintendent admitted he has not had perintendent added, although he admitted the position wasnt publicly announced or applications sought from out- side the district, indicating-that- within legal limits. BOARD Pres. Sheryl Allen said Mr. Bowen has that special ability to work with people that is innate--- I think the decision was based to a large part on that. She added that while several names were discussed for the position there really isnt anyone w ho brings SO FAR foundation members include: Pat Childs, Syracuse; Howard Holt, Centerville; Jenne Mortensen, Kays-villBrent Bishop, Farming-ton- ; e; s Ernest Durbano and . Ralph Firth, Layton. Also included are Noall Z. Tanner, Layton; Jane Hoskins and Earl Tingey, and Jackie E. Miller and Ralph Mabe; id Robert B. Murray, all oi untiful. They will probably hold their first formal meeting next month. There will be a presentation at the Davis County Mental Health Center, 85 S. 185 E., Farmington on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Aug. 17. IT WILL be given by Margaret Snow who attended the annual National Alliance for By MARK FOTHER1NGHAM FARMINGTON County Fair exhibits - Davis will be displayed in a bubble this year. COUNTY COM. Harold Tippetts announced last week that the county is negotiating Louis, Mo. Aug. THE PUBLIC is invited to attend this meeting which will recount the highlights of the recent convention and should be especially helpful for the family and friends of the mentally ill. The dome is large enough to hold a football field. said Com. Tippetts. He explained that at its base, the dome is about 300 feet long and 80 feet wide. the Mentally 111 in St. 4-- 7. " Countys Front foothills adjoining the situa- Wasatch mineral-vegetable-ric- COM. GERLACH says he wants detailed on their exinformation from Phoenix-Tucso- n last seven inthe years. perience About $3,000 will be required by individual inspection station dealers to obtain needed equipment, Mr. Harvey estimates, indicating 32 expressed interest in late 1981 when polled although that figure will probably get higher, he adds. ITS GOING to be difficult to reach attainment, Mr. Harvey says, and as if that comment adds, no doubt about it. And although the ozone standards are supposed to be reached within 18 months, he figures that'll take four-fiv- e years. Weve had a few light years, weve been fortunate, "" he says, referring to air quality levels. The real problem is if in the right years acceptable levels are reached, the programs terminated and then theres the chance unacceptable readings will result. "Will we not have to re vent to the program because of he asks. home for fair exhibits and stage area. THE HOME Builders Assoc, had been using the dome for their annual home shows but have recently moved their shows into the larger Salt Palace exhibition hall. The dome will give us tw ice the tent space that weve had previously, said Com. Tippetts. "It also includes air He conditioning and lights. added that the county just couldn't afford to build a per- manent building with comparable floor space. OUR CAPITAL improvements budget will be strained enough as it is with the purchase of land for the new fair site, he said. Although the price of the dome is still under it is estimated to save the county more then $250,000 compared to the cost of a permanent structure. This year, the dome will be placed on grass, but at the new fair site, an asphalt surface will form the base. The dome takes negotiation, one full day to inflate and can be stored along with all its accessories in two commercial storage sheds when not in use. THE DAVIS County Fair will be moving to a new site near Kaysville after next years fair because its lease with Lagoon Amusement Park expires at the end of 1984. Park officials notified the county last year that the lease would not be renewed. Increased Calls Require Fulltime Paramedic Crews Bv TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - Although its difficult to manage. at times. Davis County's two paramedic vehi- the Weber State College program course finishing in January. will be trained at -- cles are being staffed by two paramedics at all times. THATS IN accordance with state law that stipulated two paramedics as of July 1, validating pre- vious allowances for one paramedic and one emergency medical technician allowed, explains Sheriff Brant Johnson. The EMT was allowed for paramedic units being set up across the state, including Davis County, in 1977-7The sheriff s office operates the service and SheriffJohnson notes hes been working for the mandate for at least the last two years. 8. HIS STAFF is up to 23 paramedics, operating the two vehicles, one stationed in north county and the basis, two working other in the south, on a vehicle. 12 hour shift per each Its only difficult to manage scheduling-wise- , he says, what with vacations or if someone is sick but the programs moving ahead in compliance with the mandate, he emphasizes, noting three more officers 24-ho- ur THAT WILL put the sheriff s office in a real good management position, he emphasizes, noting staff works 12 hour shifts. Were always in the planning stages, he continues, adding, weve experienced growth in our calls for service in the past two years, the percentage of medical related calls has reversed with law is medical he enforcement to where about two-thir- says. THAT LEADS to the question of expansion, one that hasn't escaped consideration, Sheriff Johnson notes, indicating state recommendations suggest one vehicle for every 50,000 people. In 1980s census, the Countys population was pegged at 146,000. The most recent population estimates put it at closer to 157,000 now. That'd be enough for a third vehicle, he readily admits, but says whats the appropriate time to add a third rescue truck? must Jae determined. To accommodate service, well probably (add a third vehicle) within two years. Were watching it closely. h Great Salt Lake could further at controlling those levels, efforts complicate he says, emphasizing Were going to build a case so Davis County residents arent subjected to unnecessary regulation. Football Field-Siz-e Bubble Eyed For County Fair with the Home Builders Asxo- -' ciation of Greater Salt Lake for the purchase of a huge inflatable air dome as a temporary Presentation For Families x, level keeps going up. Davis tion nestled in the vegetation-covere- d THAT FOLLOWS the master plans recommenda1985 date. Although that would necessitate 33 or more paramedics to man three vehicles, Sheriff Johnson says the 1 Vi mill levy approved by voters in a referendum a couple of years ago wouldnt all have to be tapped to make a go of it, either. Currently, just under one mill is being levied. tion of a HE CALLS response from the public over the past five years one of maturing, with the service becoming accepted in our county and in our state. People have an expectation of them to be there. Its very popular- -a great comfort for people knowing the paramedics are there to assist. n With a minute average response time, the sheriff called that very good, noting his agency also supplies four EMTs to man the North Davis Ambulance, based at Layton's Humana Hospital Davis North. five-seve- WITH THE change to in the paramedics vehicles, the sheriff doesnt see much change in the makeup of his force. Those working towards gaining paramedic status must gain six months ex- wssi-- perience as EMT s and those shooting for that goal will continue their law enforcement duties, responding with EMT assistance where appropriate although rt may take longer for some to accumulate necessary hours to enter the paramedic program due to the change. About 20 EMTs serve in the sheriffs office and that, added to the 23 paramedics, makes for a large majority with some sort of medical assistance training. THE COUNTYS incorporation of paramedics into the sherifT s office by William Dub Lawrence about six years ago was considered unique and questioned because most areas house that agency with a fire department. In Davis County it works very weir under sheriff" s jurisdiction, Sheriff Johnson says, because our population is in several small communities. Theres no other fulltime county-wid- e agency. In Salt Lake or Provo, with fulltime fire departments, thats the direction where they went and its doing very well. then-Sheri- ff HE SAID the program is continually improving and adds the hospitals have been really good to work with. |