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Show OCTOBER 12, 1983 Kaysville Council Told Due To Oversight Marketboro Curb, Gutter Complete School Contract Goes To 2nd Lowest Bidder By TOM BlSSELBERG North County Editor they (Jones) wanted to FARMINGTON Although it wouldve saved only $500, the Davis Board of Education stood by its guns and awarded a $350,000-plu- s construction project to the -- - second lowest bidder. IT WAS AN apparent oversight on the part of Wadman Construction of Ogden that lost them the E. M. Whitesides Elementary School project in Layton to the second low bidder, Jerry B. Jones Construction, also of Ogden. Their $368,500 bid was only $500 above the lowest bid. And while, as one board member put it, it couldve been a much harder decision had the difference in bids been into the many thousands of dollars, overall consensus centered on following mandated regulations for that bid. AS DR. DEAN Penrod, buildings and grounds director, indicated, the requirement, no matter how minor it may be, asked bidders to supply a list of previous projects recently completed, something Wadman neglected, an error he said company officials called an oversight when brought to their attention during the bid opening last week. In a smaller project, vs. construction of a multimillion dollar school, he explained that sometimes residential or other builders inexperienced in such projects may submit a bid and try to learn the ropes by building a school project, for instance. EMPHASIZING both Wadman and Jones have completed projects very successfully for the district, such as the Sunset Junior High addition by Wadman and West Point Elementary expansion by Jones, Dr. Penrod said the board would have a peroga-tiv- e to take the low bid anyway but as Supt. Lawrence Welling indicated, I believe the message would convey in the future that we dont stand by what we ask for. Layton Board Member Dee Forbes was emphatic that the second bidder should be I have no recommendation authorized. but to award it to the next highest bidder. I think we could be the subject of a lawsuit if rule. WE WILL HAVE someone mad either way we go, the superintendent said. It would be fortunate to have this solidly backed by the board, with the administration authorized to make clarifications in the regulation if necessary. In another construction-relate- d matter, the board authorized a "wait and see approach to four roofing projects, deferring action on a $175,000 Layton High School that wouldve included the gymnasium, vocational shops and some classrooms, as well as an estimated $20,000 room project for Valley View Elementary School in Bountiful. multi-purpo- OF THREE BIDDERS seeking the Layton High project, the lowest bid came in for $204,000, surprisingly high, in Asst. Supt. John S. Whites words. Only one bid was received for Valley View, at $12,065, but included no bid bond, invalidating their request. In checking some major roofers, theyre all booked up, he added, indicating crews would closely monitor those roofs for any problems and request board approval for a new bid in February before spring work starts, and seek bids for Bountiful and Clearfield High Schools then, as ly well. THE BOARD also noted the upcoming warehouse sale at Building G-- 7 at the Freeport Center, Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Board Clerk Roger Glines said generally most interested generally make a visit by 1 1 a.m. Hundreds of items from the schools and other district facilities are put up for sale in the yearly sale. 60-pl- LAYTON nearly two months of history behind it, the Sarah Jane Adams Elementary School is about to be dedicated. LOCATED AT 2500 N. 2200 E. in the Oak Forest area of northeast Layton, the $2 million-plu- s facility opened its doors to students Aug. 31. Formal ceremonies are set for Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m. and will include participation from students, school officials and the board of education. Tours of the school will be conducted, as well, with the regular board of education meeting set to follow at 8 p.m. The public is invited. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION 1970: Section 3685. Title 39. 1'nited States Code) DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL (ISPS 1492600) 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7 Published Weekly at Bountiful, Utah Title of puhlicatioi.: Davis News Journal Date of Filing: Oct. I. 1983 Frequency of Issue: Weekly (52 issues). 3a. No. of issues published annually: 52 3b. Annual subscription price: 54.50 Lay-toLocation of known office of publication: 197 North Main Street. Utah 84041 Location of the headquarters of general business office of the publishers- 96 South Main Street. Bountiful. Ltah 84010 Names and complete addresses of publisher, editor and managing Publisher John Stahle. Jr. 125 West First South. Bountiful. Utah 84010 Editor Dean S. Stahle 136 South First West. Bountiful. Utah 84010 Managing Editor Lucile S. Stahle 125 W est Firs! South. Bountiful. Utah 84010 Owner. (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of the individual ow ners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its name and address, as well as that of each individual must be given. If the publication is published by a must be stated.) nonprofit organization, its name and address Ow ners: Clipper Publishing Company. Inc.. South Main Street. Bountiful. Utah John Stahle. Jr. 125 West First South. Bountiful. Utah Dean S. Stahle 136 South First West. Bountiful. Utah Lucile S. Stahle 125 West First South. Bountiful. Utah holders owning or 8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security amount of bonds, mortgages or holding I percent or more of, total other securities: None 9. Not applicable. 10. Extern and Nature of Circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months Actual no. copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date Films Monday The - Dr. Robert Runnells KAYSVILLE approached the Kaysville City Council Tuesday evening to inform them of the progress of Marketboro. Dr. Runnells stated that because of recent rainstorms the street was not yet finished, but that the curb and gutter were complete. DR. RUNNELLS told the council, that weather permitting, the street would be it. QUESTIONING the action as Syracuse Board Member Bruce Parry. Ive heard of Wadman for quite a few years. I think theyve been in (as completing projects for the district) over the last three years-the- yre a reputable firm. He said the regulation in question had said failure to supply the information may mean selecting another bidder, it might be better to inject will if its a solid Adams Dedication Set (Ad of August 12, press By NORMA FREECE Library (North Branch), located at 562 S. 1000 E., Clearfield, will be showing Phantom of the Opera on Monday, Oct. 17 at the film finished by Monday. He also discussed with the council the temporary turn arounds on the streets and the irrigation ditch. Mayor Gerald Purdy recommended that Dr. Runnells allow the council to do further review and discussion with regards to the irrigation ditch and turn arounds. FOLLOWING discussion, Councilman Clair Snow made a motion that by the 15th of June, 1984, the project would need to be completed and if the weather prohibited the completion of the asphalt work then Dr. Runnells would need to come before the council to ask for an extension, but the project must be finished no later than June 30, 1984. The council approved the motion. JAY FISHER met with the council to seek permission for a sewer connection. He explained to the council that he resides on Edge-hi- ll Drive in Fruit Heights and that many years ago when he built his home he had built a septic tank, but now the tank had reached its saturation point and is no longer functional. Mr. Fisher asked the council for permission to hook onto Rolling Greens Subdivision sewer line and further explained that he had considered hooking onto Fruit Heights sewer line, but because of the way his property is situated, if he hooked onto Fruit Heights lines, the sewage would have to be pumped up hill. Mr. Fisher also stated that because the location of his property was on the boundary line of Fruit Heights and Kaysville and the county had billed him, and he had been paying for Kaysville taxes for many years. Following a discussion, Mr. Fisher was granted permission to hook on to the Kaysville sewer line and billed accordingly. JIM AND Don Cottrell met with the council with their Preliminary plat for Cameron Estates Plat D. The council reviewed the Plat D and granted approval of the preliminary plat for Cameron Estates. They also took into consideration the final FADING violinist with an face is hopelessly in love with a young soprano, and he murders all who stand in her way of success. The film is free to the public. It is a horror classic. acid-scarr- Return From China Trip Mr. and Mrs. William H. Child of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Child of Salt Lake City have returned home from a trip to China for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Barber and family left on Saturday for their home in California after being here for the funeral services of Mr. Barbers mother, Mrs. Ethel Barber, last week. Fruit Heights is currently receiving this service from Davis County sheriff s Department for $15,000 a year. FOLLOWING A discussion, the mayor and council said due to the size of Kaysville police force and the requirements of the community, this would preclude the Kaysville City from entering into a police contract with Fruit Heights at this time. The council discussed the Holmes Creek Restoration project with City Engineer Marc Brown, np i 'i Morgan PTA Brimming With Activities Samuel Morgan Elementary School is going in full swing has the PTA busy with programs, projects and fund raisers. JUDY BURTON, membership commissioner has wound up her campaign feeling wonderful about the support she received from faculty and parents marking the largest number of memberships in the his tory of Samuel Morgan. Shari Stephens, room mothers commissioner, organized the traditional tea to allow the teachers and room representatives a time to calendar their events throughout the year. Attendance was outstanding and entertainment s, by Mike Brown, Sherrill Shari Stephens, singing Super Mom made for an en- joyable afternoon. MORGAN MUSTANG Spirit Day on Thursdays is working well with PTA sponsored activities being held on that day. The students look forward each week to distribution of newspapers or a school birthday party honoring birthdays occurring during the month, safety programs, assemblies or builletin boards highlighting things happening around the school. Terri Stephens, volunteers Sunset LDS Set Meet In F The Sunset Utah LDS Stake will be holding their semiannual stake conference on Oct. 15 and 16 according to Pres. Jerry D. Williamson. THE FIRST session on Saturday will commence at 4:30 p.m. and again at p.m. for all stake adult leaders of the stake. The first session on Sunday 7 morning will be at 8 a.m. for all youth over 12 years of age in' the stake. The meeting will be at the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th Ward. AT 10 a.m. the general session will be held at the stake center and the public is invited to attend this meeting. Stephen R. Covey, regional representative will be the visiting general authority, vsb Furgeson Joins Experts Raymond E. Furgeson of Fruit Heights, vice president of Associated Piping and Engineering Corp., the Power and Process Piping Division of Johnson Controls, Inc., recently joined a select group of national experts in Washington, D.C. at the White House Conference on Productivity. MR. FERGUSON received the invitation due in large part to Mr. Furgesons productivity improvement efforts which have received national and international attention, a news release says. Mr. Furgeons implemented a productivy improvement effort in 1981 at Associated Piping and Engineering Corp. in Clearfield. His efforts had such remarkable and pronounced success that a video presentation entitled The Clearfield Concept was produced which explained Mr. Furgesons productivity im- provement plan. THE CLEARFIELD Concept also been cited at several national productivity-qualit- y improvement conferences and RAYMOND G. FURGESON has drawn the attention of the American Productivity Center in Houston, Tex. Mr. Ferguson has been involved in the piping fabrication industry for 30 years and has become nationally known for his expertise in the productivity improvement area. By TOM BUSSELBERG - LAYTON Theres no envying the 1984 legislaUtahns, for that matter, when all ture, or the potential tax increases are tallied. tax-payi- LT. GOV. David Monson, who also sits on the state board of regents that governs the states nine universities and colleges, calculates a probably 25 percent budget increaseor $50 million, to be sought by that body on top of similar jumps to be requested for other public education around the state, not to mention the prison and road maintenance departments. The regents will be seeking the increased money because of the money thats been left out in the recession and if its not corrected, students will he continued, noting the receive a of tradition states quality education. e, THE LEGISLATURE will be forced to look at all taxes including new areas, such as on soda pop or a new gas tax to help finance road maintenance to a on purchased goods. ch as exists in the United Kingdom, Mr. Monson told the Layton Chamber of Commerce last week. It will be a very difficult session. The only solution seems to be to raise taxes-th- ere seem to be some justification to cry for more. I'm hopeful it well. JANA PULSIPHER, fund raising commissioner is ending project up her school and looking forward to the Halloween Carnival, this year held on Halloween evening from 7 p.m. It has been a good experience so for this year watching the new PTA board with its enthusiasm and new ideas unite 5-- with the new principal and his new policies and procedures.". Many committees are currently underway to review critical issues, education enhancement programs and ways of meeting the needs of our school populous. Will Pay $200 Or Less W FRUIT HEIGHTS - In the previous newspaper report of Fruit Heights City Council a typegraphical error appeared -- which caused some controvery and at this time I wish to correct it. IT WAS in the paragraph which stated: City Councilman Wayne Ballantyne moved that the entire area be made an improvement district below Highway 89 taking in approximately 195 lots and have the city contribute 30 percent to individual lot owners contributing 70 percent, with each lot being assessed more than $200. It should of read, To individual lot owners contributing 70 percent with each lot owner being assessed not more than $200. I regret this error. The Fruit Heights City Council met Tuesday evening for a regular meeting. Many items came before the council for discussion. ADMINISTRATOR Craig Hughes reported to the council concerning the Jobs Bill application which was filed Sept. 26, 1983 by the city. The program was estabt shed to help counties and municipalities pay for flood damage which occurred during the 1983 floods. The Utah Permanent Community Impact and Fund Board (CIB) has been designated to act as the Disaster Relief Board (DRB) to administer funds appropriated in the Act. Eligible applicants must have a public hearing. Mayor Dean Brand noted that 6:30 p.m. had been advertised as such, there were no additional residents present for the hearing. Administrator Hughes informed the council that no applicant will receive any assistance under this program for any part that has been compen- - wont get out of hand to levying funds to continue unneeded waste, he added, speaking of possibly turning some services traditionally overed by government into private hands. USING THE generally local city garbage service, conducted by many of the states cities as an example, he said private forces have often been successful in reducing costs by half and upping pick-u- p as well as service, such as retrieving the trash recepticles from a residence vs. forcing residents to place them curbside. Pointing to a potential one percent sales tax increase on top of the rise, Mr. Monson downplayed any serious look at implementing severence tax, calling revenue raised too small and the potential loss of competitive edge too great, citing the worse-of- f situation in a midwestem state after they enacted such taxes. OUR COAL is $10 a ton higher than South Africa and Australia and our anticipated coal sales to the Far East arent happening, leading to coal stockpiling and layoffs. Added to that is the dilemma faced by Kennecott Copper, producing copper at $1 or more a pound but able to sell it for only about 0 70-8- cents. lieutenant governor also called for more definite statutory assignments assigned to his position, The commissioner had her hands full organizing a crew of moms who assisted the teachers so they could have time to set up parent teachers conferences the 2nd week of school. This was a new idea to Morgan, but was received District Tax Itesmes Mamt value-added-t- FRUIT HEIGHTS city asked Kaysville for an estimate for Kaysville city to provide them with police protection. n 7 p.m. A plat of Gailey Plat E Subdivision. FOLLOWING discussion the council voted to approve the Gailey Plat E Subdivision final plat on conditions of the city attorneys approval. It was noted that the Bond had not been provided to date and this must be done before the approval is valid. The council discussed the North Davis Refuse Disposal rates. The council made no decision until such time there is a firm commitment of the Resource Recovery Plant. sated for by other funding for that part of such a loss. MAYOR BRAND stated that prior to anything being done with these funds, it will be through the action of the city council and not without. Jack and Elaine Palmer met with the council to discuss storm drain waters which flow onto his property. MRS. KAY Hinckley had been requested to report of the response she had obtained concerning the proposed improvement area to hopefully curtail drainage in Oaks Subdivithe Country Place-Gran- d sions. And to determine where we are going from here. Mrs. Hinckley explained that she had not covered the entire area, but the response had been favorable. THERE WAS a great deal of discussion and many questions were asked by the citizens concerning the questionnaire recently distributed by Mrs. Hinckley. Following the discussion, Mayor Brand tentatively set Oct. 25 as the date for a public hearing. All property owners will be notified of the meeting. Belva Provost, city recorder, reported to the council that Ray Phillips is trying to set up the slide presentation between Fruit Heights and Centerville concerning the proposed earthquake provisions in construction, no date has been set. As of this date, no other cities in Davis County have adopted the proposal. . ' sub-surfa- JIM BISHOP and Scott Nelson whose property lie in the area of the Baers Creek steam bed were in attendance indicating their willingness to pay toward the cost of restoration of the stream bed between Mountain Road and Highway 89. np rji Lsdsktee emphasizing he wont benefit from any further legis....... lative clarifications, intending not to run again. But as now set up, the governor could assign all ribbon-cuttinaround the state, for example, and he said that "doesnt represent meaningful activity. CHIDING GOVERNORS across the country for the seeming inability to delegate responsibility, Mr. Monson said weve tried to enhance the office including his assignment to the board of regents, but responsibility, he added. thats not a e lieutenant the governor from now on Although must come from the same party as the govemor--M- n Monson is Republican while Gov. Matheson a Monson said that doesnt seem to.- Democrat-M- r. improve conditions for his fellows around the coun- full-tim- try, appreciably. : PREVIOUS legislation got bogged down in the last session, and Mr. Monson said he hoped the going would be smoother in the upcoming budgetary ses- sion. Asked why the public had possibly been misled into approving Proposition One thats seen business taxes escalate by up to 40 percent and bring no relief to homeowners, Mr. Monson emphasized voters should study information packets provided by his office as an intended unbiased reporting of voter proposals. -- : : j i i |
