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Show VA,FCK v r f JOURNAL, NORTH mmm DAV LEADER, -i- vIBER 10, 1961 i said prior to the vote. A bill was presented to the legislature last month for consideration in the upcoming budget session. To receive action, however, it must be approved by a two-thirmajority in both houses. A similar proposal was defeated during the last session. The ordinance was proposed after statistics were presented indicating more than 20 percent of school-age- d youngsters were listed as not having proper immunization. The school enterers law that became effective several years ago applied only to kindergarten students and those transferring into the district. Dr. Leopardi said a similar ordinance enacted in Colorado, where he was previously employed as Pueblo health director, had proven effective and noted that Utah was in the minority of states less than 20 without a statewide immunization law. FARMINGTON A county immunization ordinance requiring youngsters attending school to show proof of immunization or valid reasons why they havent been was approved by the county board of health Tuesday morning. THE FIRST such ordinance passed by any of the 29 counties or the legislature, the ordinance calls for showing proof of immunization for measles, rubella, mumps, diptheria, tetnus and polio. It takes affect for students entering school after August 15, states 1982. Those entering the district within the past 30 days or transferring within the district would have 30 days to submit such certification. Those objecting to immunizations for religious, personal or medical reasons may present certificates to that affect, as well. future the citys deteriorating com- mercial district depends on whether or not the city county adopts a proposed redevelopment project plan. RUMORS AND misconcep- tions concerning the impact and the effects of redevelopment are circulating throughout the city. Many homeowners are convinced that the city is going to bulldoze down their homes and construct a lavish mall. Others have expressed fears that their property will be condemned and outside business interests will simply swoop in and take over. ITS AN emotional issue, but at one citizens meeting Tuesday night, residents were encouraged to take the time to study the facts before making haphazard decisions. In a recent interview, John Thacker, Kaysville City Administrator, said the main goal of redevelopment is to attack the blight which has developed in Kaysvilles commercial districts. REALISTICALLY, the city is focusing on two main areas for potential redevelopment the area along Main Street from the old Inland Printing Building to First North (a site commonly referred to as the since thats theater block" where the Kaysville Theater is located), and the second area encompassing the Village Square Shopping Center and adjacent property to the south Several citizens at last weeks hearing expressed concern about the map which accompanied the notices sent bonds, e st loans and-o- r occasional grants. (Tax Increment Financing doesnt mean your taxes will go up. When TIF is utilized, it shifts the direction taxes on redeveloped property are allocated. Suppose a $1 million building is constructed as part of a redevelopment project. ONLY ABOUT 20 percent of that assessed value would go onto the normal tax rolls. The remainder of the assessed valuation would go back into THERE ARE several kinds of blight physical, economic and Kaysville has and legal elements of all three. It was pointed out that it is not the intent of the Redevelopment Agency board to condemn any property, except as a last resort. (The threat of eminent domain is rarely carried out.) PRESENT property owners have the first option to participate in the project, Thacker expalined. out prior to the meeting. Thacker pointed out that the JOHN THACKER said a Redevelopment Agency utilizes several tools to provide financing through the private secfor redeveloping blighttor ed areas. These include tax increment financing industrial tax-fre- the redevelopment project area to help finance further development) A public hearing on the redevelopment issue is being held Thursday (Dec. 10) at 7 p.m. in the Kaysville Elemen- tary school multi-purpos- THE BOTTOM line is that exclusion (from school) would be the ultimate, last resort. Im convinced of the effect of this proposed regulation. It will be a stimulus to parents to make a decision. He added that an assistant county attorney, Gerald Hess, indicated the ordinance is legal and an giving it a clear bill of appropriate regulation, health especially since it contains the three exemptions. We are convinced were on firm legal e room. SEVERAL CONCERNS were voiced during a brief hearing last week prior to a Kaysville City Council meeting. "Why the rush to hurry up was and get this approved? one concern. THERE IS no rush, Thacker replied, explaining that the redevelopment project has been in the works for more than a year and several public meetings have been held. map showed the intended land-us- e for the project area, rather than proposing specific zoning changes. . IT WAS explained that any change in zoning must follow prescribed rezoning procedures. Some citizens also were of the opinion that the project site is too large and that the bound-arie- s should be revised. Thacker said this is an issue that could be brought up at Thursday nights hearing. The project site is flexible. WHO COMPRISES the Redevelopment Agency board of directors? was another question. Thacker and Cole Durham, an Orem attorney who is assisting with the legal aspects of redevelopment, explained that, under Utah state statute, the city council members also serve as RDA board members. But they are separate legal entities with completely different powers. THIS MAKES the RDA board more responsive to the needs of the community, since it is comprised of elected it was explained. (During a Planning Commii-sio- n coun-cilme- n, meeting, Councilman Glade Nelson pointed out that it would cause utter chaos if the RDA board was comprised of people other than those on the council.) However, the RDA also has an advisory council made up of other citizens. IN RESPONSE to criticism that redevelopment subsidizes developers with tax dollars, Glad Nelson said, If there were no RDA, theres a strong probability that there would be no increase in taxes. In fact, there might even be a decrease if the property continued to de- cline." FARMINGTON Davis County is no longer a bedroom community, at least if the latest Job Service statistics are any indication. ONLY 43 percent of the workforce is employed outside the county, Ray Sargent, economist for the Utah Department of Employment Security, said in a report to the county economic development council. That comes in the face of rapid population and economic growth. While 47,500 new residents were added to the census figures during the last decade, or as many as lived in all of south Davis County in I9?0. more than 17.000 new jobs were created, or slightly fewer than Clearfield's total population. MORE THAN nine out of ten jobs created were in the private sector, accenting Hill AFB rather static employment pattern with a shift away from nearly half of north Davis jobs in the federal sector to just above one-fourt- At the same time, while about 60 percent of the new population went to north Davis, the percentage of jobs increased faster Davis, going from 25 in south to 35 per cent of the county total doubling in actual numbers from about 9,500 to nearly 19,000. North Davis still saw a hefty increase, however, of 7.80 putting the work force at 36,143 there. of all new jobs were created in the Bountiful area while about one in five went to Clearfield. All other areas registered less than 10 percent of the county total in gains but upped their share except for Clearfield, due largely to the decrease in dependence on Hill AFB there. That area saw creation of more than 3.100 new jobs, however, in other sectors of ths eco- nomy, Mr. Sargent said. The trade sector provided nearly one-i- n three of the county's new jobs, at 5,484, followed closely by services registering at one percentage point behind. Manufacturing, with most growth in south Davis, aJJcd 14 percent and construction and government both nine percent. Most of that government growth probably came in the form of new teachers and school staff to handle the upsurge in school enrollment, he said. THE COUNTYS total payroll recipts jumped nearly times from $255 million to nearly $64 mil 1 lion. But while the trades and services sector combined to of provide almost two-thir- the new jobs, their payroll share was only 30 percent. Tat compared with a smaller share of new jobs in manufac- turing. transportation and construction with a larger share of payroll. Manufacturing, for instance. provided about 10 percent of the new jobs but nearly 15 percent of the new payroll. And while it may be desir- able to seek manufacturing jobs for higher income shares, some county areas dont necessarily think that way, it was pointed out. J.B. Dewell, a member of the West Bountiful City Council, said its a difference in goals. THE CITY council wants a shopping center for the sales tax" while little if any results from manufacturing, he explained. "If we create manufacturing jobs they (council) know most of the people employed there will live in Bountiful. Gayle Starks. Clearfield city manager, said a balance needs to be reached. If Hill AFB closed, the whole county would be in trouble. We need to get it (job mix) balanced.. BUT MR. Dewell said sales tax is what we need property taxes dont go too FARMINGTON A public hearing will be held Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Davis County Commission chambers to consider approval of the countys 1982 fiscal budget. items. Due to a fiscal 1981 deficit of more than $650,000, county budget planners have recommended a hiring freeze in all departments during 1982. Department heads have also been asked to limit unneeded expenditures in anticipation of further federal budget cuts. DEPARTMENT heads and concerned citizens are invited to attend the meeting which will address specific budget-relate- d Sunset Okays Agreement, Kaysville Hearing But Wants More Answers - A public KAYSVILLE hearing on the Redevelopment Agency Plan was held Tues- day, Dec. 1 at the council chambers at city hall in Kaysville. THE HEARING was for City Administrator John Thacker to explain the purpose of the agency and what has been accomplished to date and to provide individuals who have specific questions about the plan and the way it would affect them with an earlier opportunity to be heard. He explained in detail the specific redevelopment plan, the project area, blight and finance methods available for redevelopment. ALSO HE explained, the owner participation and the relocation rules. He discussed methods of helping owners to develop through tax increment finance, bonding methods, etc. Eminent Domain and the threat of condemnation were also discussed as tools to help those who desire assistance. MR. THACKER said copies of the official notice were published in the local newspaper, "The Weekly Reflex. During the hearing, several residents brought up questions of Wadd Square. They suggested making that area either all commercial or all residential, but they did not approve of the idea of having a residential zone in the middle of a commercial zone. THE AGENCY explained the reasons for the recommendations and also requested that those who are concerned, seriously consider the options and then recommend to the agency the zone designation that they prefer. Many questions were asked regarding financing, participation and the rules governing the plan and agency. THE AGENCY Staff said, they are more than willing to answer any questions that individuals may have concerning the plan and related matters. Mr. Thacker informed the residents that copies of the proposed Redevelopment Plan, rules governing participation and preference by own- ers, operators of businesses and tenants and relocation rules and regulations are avail- able for inspection at the city hall. The agency's staff will be more than willing to answer any questions anyone has con- cerning the redevelopment much to cities able." its neglig- - Questioning how long sales tax can be emphasized was Kit Bettilyon, Bountiful redevelopment agency director. "How long can we take sales tax money out? The council has to be educated that something has to be put in before something can be taken out. There should be a great deal more cooperation. AND MR. Sargent said Davis County is in a prime position, as part of the nation's 36th largest metropolitan area, equidistant from the major markets of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. "What about labor force? Youve got about 18,000 eligible women not working and nearly 6,100 males. It's a pool for potential workers. Businesses dont only look at the unemployment rate, he said, but what type of potential workfoice is available. WHEN THIOKOL opened near Brigham City in the late 1950's it went from 1,000 to 8,000 within three years and a large portion of the added came out of the workforce woodwork" from Box Elder and Weber counties. "You've got a By MARK D. MICKELSEN SUNSET - Sunset officials say they'll support the organization of an interlocal agreement between north and south Davis communities who want a garbage-burninwaste disposal plant. -- g BUT, A majority say they want more answers about the facility before it is built. The council unanimously approved a resolution Thurs- day night authorizing one member of the city council to sit in on planning meetings for a proposed $40 million re- source recovery plant targeted for construction near Hill Air Force Base. THE RESOLUTION, which must be signed by those cities willing to participate in resource recovery, establishes the Davis County Solid Waste Management System. Under the system, representatives from each city have a voice in solid waste disposal plans, including those for the proposed plant. Mayor Norm Sant said three sites are being considered for the plant which will burn refuse and convert it into steam heat for Hill Air Force Base. ONE OF the sites is located on the premises of HAFB, another near the southwest HAFB gate in Layton and a third on Davis County land just east of HAFB. The plant must be located within several miles of the Air Force base because Hill officials have agreed to buy heat - energy produced at the labor force of 24,000. If its the kind of job they're (business) interested in, you have to educate and train for the kind of 20-ye- program youre buying into." Mayor Sant said. He said the interlocal agreement allows representatives from each of the cities to make site location and admi- nistrative decisions. Were committing ourselves to an interlocal agreement in which we have representation on the (Davis Resource Recovery) board." he told council members and a small audience. This does not say the city must become involved in the program." HE SAID the agreement allows the city to transport garbage into the resource recovery plant, but said if they disagree they can continue to take waste to the North Davis Refuse Disposal (NDRD) site. THE KAYSVILLE City Council and the Kaysville Re- development Agency have scheduled a joint public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 e p.m. in the room at the Kaysville Elementary School, 50 North 100 East, Kaysville, to consider whether the proposed plan on multi-purpos- redevelopment should be adopted. Mayor Gar Elison encouraged those in attendance to attend the meeting on Dec. 10 and to write down any pertinent questions that they would like answered at that meeting and also to present recommendations that they would like considered, np people vou bring in." OF THAT 43 percent of those who leave the county for work, Mr. Sargent said that many might be interested in working in the county instead, if the right jobs were available. I think that figure could be changed appreciably for white collar such as with insurance companies possibly (moving in)," Mr. Bettilyon said as a theoretical example. NOTING THE countys prime position to attract business, Mr. Sargent said, Sunset is just as close to the airport as West Jordan and West Jordan is one of the fastest-growin- g areas. They say it's their proximity to the airport. Kaysville's just as close as West Valley City, but theyre (West Valley) getting American Express." Emphasizing that all industry isnt dirty" he said the county should also capitalize on its transportation capacity. AS A reflection of population and job growth within the county, Gary Bush, of the Bountiful Job Service and a pioneer in that agency's development in the county, explained how that office has "temgrown from a porary" office to operations in Bountiful and Layton employing nearly 30 By MARK D. MICKELSEN staff and assisting many thousands yearly. "come up through the ranks should have the advantage of merit protection. FARMINGTON Davis County Library Director Jeanne Layton last Tuesday failed to convince county commissioners to boycott passage of a new county merit system ordinance which exempts her and more than a dozen other department heads from merit protection. ANOTHER woman said the law was passed by the legislature "without any input from the public. Many of the legislators didn't even know what they were passing, she said. After allowing a number of those in the audience to speak, the county commission quietly asked for a vote on the ordinance-whic- h g pow-e- r gives the board in merit system situations. MS. LAYTON, in a prepared statement, told commissioners that legislation leading up to changes in the merit system was intended "to improve procedures in regard to career service. The librarian said she was distressed to learn that the legislation was amended in the 1st days of the 1981 Utah Legislature without publicity and without debate, "to remove county librarians from the merit protection which our courts have held librarians are entitled to under the former statute. I APPRECIATE that this commission can not do anything to change a law which the state legislature has enacted," she said. However, she added, "I have been advised by my (legal) counsel that the general rule of law is that no statute can be retroactive in its effect unless the statute specifically says so." She said the new County Personnel Act, under which the revised merit ordinance was written, does not say that the procedures are retroactive. She argued that department heads currently receiving merit protection should not be exempted. THIS WOULD mean," she said, "that at the time of passage of the new act would not have its provisions apply to them insofar as they retroactively deprive them of protection they had under the earlier act." Arol Erickson, one of about 20 concerned residents who attended the public hearing, said county department heads are now subject to being "bounced out on their ear" every time new county officials are elected. all county librarians serving one-ma- n potential facility. THIS IS a plan and its adoption. Not Bedroom Anymore By TOM BUSSELBERG d. County Sets Budget Hearing motional There has been some concern about outside businesses forcing local merchants out through redevelopment. east. Two prominent Wasatch Front developers have already expressed an interest in getting involved in redeveloping these two sites. (The architectural renderings with this article indicate one possible concept for the downtown Main Street as visualized by block Vaughn Cook & Associates of Bountiful.) bonds, ficantly complicate the issue. We are convinced the key to this thing is close cooperation, continuation of a close, very harmonious cooperation that already exists (with schools). The key to success is a continuation of health education for parents and the persuasive approach. years (with immunizations). We hope to have some aides help (in starting the program) and then wed pick up. The school has added its support. Board Member Keith Higgins questioned the abil- - Redevelopment: KAYSVILLE-T- he y?s. ground. STRONGLY supporting the ordinance was Jan Freeman, a Bountiful physician. As far as I'm concerned, the kid cant protect himself. If the parents arent sure (if their youngsters are immunized), they darn w ell better get sure. Pregnant w omen are unprotected. In other action, the board approved the tentative health budget for the 1982 calendar year, one that County Com. Chairman Ernest Eberhard said he doubted would see much, if any. change in the Dec. 15 public budget hearing before the commission. THE $1,171,000 budget registers an increase of less than 10 percent over last year's and includes the divisions of nursing, home health, dental health, general health administration, env ironmental health and inspection and maintenance. It was noted funding comes from a variety of sources, although about 52 percent is county-supplieSome programs, such as home health, are funded by participants or federal Medicaid while inspection and maintenance for vehicle pollution control is federally funded, as well. Dr. Leopardi explained. BASED ON discussions weve had with the superintendent (and other officials) he said he felt cooperation would be forthcoming and added, To get an additional support would only probably signi- NURSING DIRECTOR Dolleen Jewtt spoke highof the ordinance noting, Im counting on it being a help. About 80 percent came along in the last eight Health Director Enrico Leopardi of downtown Kaysville and ity to enforce the new regulation. We have no authority as a health board to regulate it, he said, asking if school board approval should come jointly with the health board. ly I FEEL now is a very significant moment for public health in the state. If the board adopts this it will have a very definite impact on the state immuni- ; . Q By TOM BUSSELBERG zation proposal, r D I T1ILNK its a stupid law," Mr. Erick- son said, "To me, it's purely political." He said changes in the ordinance place e long-timemployees in a temporary category," adding that those who have policy-makin- VOTING BY the commission was unanimous. County Personnel Director Mel Miles pinpointed some major changes in the merit ordinance prior to the vote. HE SAID the ordinance, which governs personnel administration throughout the county, had to be revised to bring the county into conformance with the County Personnel Act. Under the new ordinance: The Merit System Council becomes the Career Service Council, with board members serving three years. , (COUNTY department heads may be exempted from merit protection). The personnel department has more flexibility in the number of names they can submit to the county for any one job position. TEMPORARY job appointments will be good for only 90 days, rather than nine months. Emergency appointments will also be made for 90 days. Probationary periods may be extended for six additional months if approved by the county personnel director and the department head. COUNTY employees may serve as local voting district representatives and as party delegates. There w ill also be a section in the ordinance governing grievance procedures for county employees. MR. MILF.S said there have also been some changes made in the sexist" termi nology used m previous merit ordinarwi He noted that the existing merit cxj'l-approveall of the lit changes in nance. |