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Show Pooh cop WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, DECEMBER 3, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS Here To Stay? p Resource Recovery Funding May Be Difficult If By GARY R. BLODGETT - FARMINGTON Davis County paramedics program has found its niteh, in the community, but operation and maintenance costs still pose a serious problem to the continuance of their work. SHERIFF BRANT Johnson said he feels real good about the paramedics program and the job they have accomplished in recent years. I believe that the paramedics program has been accepted in the community," said SherilT Johnson. "People now realize the job that paramedics are doing to save lives and help the injured." HE EMnHASIZED that sup- port for the paramedics has been overwhelming in recent years. "As far as I'm concerned, the paramedics program is here to stay." The question of the continuance of the paramedics program has been brought to light because of the tight economy, the sheriff explained. County commissioners have expressed earlier that "they are not fighting the paramedics program but that it was getting so expensive tha alternative measures may have to be taken. COM. GERLACH noted that the paramedics program is among the most expensive services offered by the county, "but is important to the phyof our comsical agencies in the county. are not adequate." THE SHERIFF explained that at least one paramedic and munity." Sheriff Johnson explained the paramedics as providing a one person certified in IIE SUGGESTED that a radio relay station be placed on Antelope Island. "This would solve our blackout problems and provide very good communications throughout the entire county," he said. The sherilf emphasized that Bountiful, Layton and Clear-Hel- d continue to have their own police dispatch systems but that there be an improved communications between the cities and in fringe areas where radio reception is not adequate. He also suggested that the county come under a countywide 91 emergency system. well-bein- g service that can not be duplicated by the public. "To me. their efforts are unequaled by anyone in the county and the service is absolutely essential," he emphasized. THE SHERIFF noted that the two units of paramedics Rescue 14 in north Davis County and Rescue 15 in south Davis County averages nearly 250 emergency calls per month. "There's no way of knowing just how many lives are saved or number of injuries minimized because of quick paramedic action," said SherilT Johnson. A BID WAS accepted last week by the County Commission for a new paramedic truck. Sheriff Johnson said the unit had nearly 100,000 miles and will be used as a backup unit when one of the regular trucks is down for repairs. He said medical calls account for 20 to 25 percent of the paramedics' total time on the road. The remainder of the time is spent on traffic patrol, criminal investigations and backup of law enforcement Emergency medical Training (EM I ) is on duty with each vehicle. "We arc striving to qualify every deputy in the program as a paramedic but this takes time, the sherilf said. He explained that each paramedic must undergo six months of intensive training to be certified as a paramedic. NOT ONLY are these men trained in emergency medical procedures, but they must complete an extensive course in all aspects of law enforcement, including search and rescue, hostage situations, etc. Sheriff Johnson said he is preparing a ten year program in law enforcement which will include a countywide emergency disaster plan and a countywide communications system. THE LATTER, he noted, is becoming outdated. "There are already several "blackout areas" throughout the county, areas in which patrol and emergency vehicles can not communicate with the dispatch center in Farming-ton,- " the sheriff explained. "There are other fringe areas where radio communications Industrial Revenue Bonds Cut By MARK D. MICKELSEN Develop-er- s BOUNTIFUL of the Davis resource recovery plant will have to drastically change financing plans for the $40 million facility if industrial revenue bonds, are cut by federal officials, a spokesman for the Wasatch Front Regional Council said Tuesday. THERE ARE areas in south Davis County where cullers dialing 91 are dispatched to Salt Lake City, Bountiful, or the county (sheriffs department) and emergency service is delayed because the call has to be transferred," he said. like to see an expert come in and evaluate all of Davis County's public safety program and make recommendations," he said. shutsystem, but said a total down of the program is unlikely. Earlier reports from Washington indicated that WHILE SPECIFICS on the interlocal agreement are vague at this point. WFRC Director Will Jefferies says the process will probably be put together UNLESS CONGRESS UNLIKE corporations. Mr. Crandall said planners of the resource recovery plant do not have access to lines of credit and will legitimately use the (IRB) process will not affect completion of the Davis County facility. .Id st According to Mr. Crandall, Congressional concern over the IRB program is leveled at a few larger corporations who are taking advantage of the bonds, but who do not need to. assured participating cities that proposed federal cutbacks in the industrial revenue bond 1 IRBS ARE bonds secured by corporations for industrial or commercial development. Financial planners for Davis County's multimillion dollar waste recovery plant are seriously considering use of IRB's to finance the project. MICK CRANDALL, assistant director of the WFRC, said bonding experts for the resource recovery project have 1 or not to organize an administrative plan for operation of the plant. All but three communities Woods Cross. Syracuse and Sunset have voted to establish an "interlocal agreement" to govern the facility. IRB's to the cities' advantage. He said there are some "small issues" being discussed by a few key legislators which could affect the IRB there might be a move by Congress to scrap the entire IRB program. throws the baby out with the bath we'll be fine." Mr. Crandall said. He said any federal legislation aimed at the program is still being "structured" in Washington. with long-ter- contracts be- tween the cites. Each city will contract to supply waste to the plant for a amount of time. HE ADMITTED, however, that a "substantial" amount of discussion may lead to some concrete legislation. Meanwhile. WFRC planners are awaiting a final decision from the cites on whether A RESOURCE recovery board, made up of representatives from each of the participating cities, will act as a vehicle "for getting things done." he said. County Officials Ponder Housing State inmates THE COUNTY paramedic program is now under the su- pervision of Lt. Bert Holbrook, who, until recently, was supervisor of the new jail complex. Previously, Lt. Bob Peters directed the departments paramedics program. CONTINUED dents scream "loud and clear." I have a great responsibility to handle public safety in this county, he said. FROM FRONT "Whether you have 80 (prisoners) in the building or 100 prisoners in the building it takes a lot of effort, Sheriff Johnson said. COM. EBERHARD, still supportive of the state contracts, said, "Im just a little greedy. Id like to get my hands on that $65,000. The sheriff noted that the only thing that has kept the jail operable is employees who are willing to limit. If they wework beyond their said sheriff "we'd be out of ren't as cooperative, the business. any decision to alter budget plans is for me, but I just dont know any way to get painful around it. Com. Saunders, still balking at the proposal, said he would like to see an alternative to the plan. HE SAID THE ONLY alternative is to run short, the sheriff told him. He said there is not one employee in the jail that can be moved without causing a major void" in the operation. IN ADDITION to jailors, Sheriff Johnson said there have to be officers available to investigate crimes when they happen, otherwise he said resi COM. SAUNDERS said he has some questions about the program as outlined. "Id personally like to chew on it awhile, he said. Ger-lacTherefore, due to the absence of Com. Harry tabled. was the contract proposal h, THE COMMISSION is expected to review the issue sometime this week. w , Sign Immunization Accord The budget, approved by Davis County and state health department officials, includes funding from Nov. 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. By MARK D. MICKELSEN FARMINGTON In their first major effort to combat childhood diseases in the area, Davis County commissioners Tuesday signed a contract with the Utah State Department of Health to provide immunization services to local residents. Kaysville businessman Cai Nielson stands in front of Kaysville Theater he operated until its forced closure last Wednesday, just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. 31 of $84,889.57. help remove equipment Mr. He then STUDENTS FROM the "THEATER IS CLOSED" By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE Some- times it's hard to see two sides to a story, but not so with the Kaysville Theater closure. THE MOVIE house was closed last Wednesday at about 3 p.m. by the Ogden-base- d building owner for what they termed was a neglect to pay back rent and some utility fees. It meant no movies that night or for the long Thanksgiving weekend. The firm was labeled a loan shark" operation for closing the theater as feelings ran high when residents faced having no local theater. More than that, though, the theater has provided traffic to a downtown that has seen steady decline in traffic to where redevelopment plans are now progressing for revitalization. AT PRESS time, a meeting was to be held between principals on both sides and their lawyers. No agreements meaning possible reopening of the theater under former management had been reached. Heres the story as related to this reporter by spokesmen for both sides. Cai J. Nielsen managed the theater since late last year until last Wednesday and heres his story. I WAS forced to close down. The owners served notice I was to vacate in three days and then they proceeded to chain up the doors. I didnt know my legal rights. A formal order to vacate was filed by the sheriffs office, he added. He said representatives of the I ii hi Miff 'll Iiic., Ogden, waiitnd tu leiimve equipment, lie luding vi mt he had A Kaysville attorney, j.yt Haines was umlai led Was made and aiiC a jeqi.ii-sI lie i hams to ftell, I'lt Uoois people lie gall o .. v ti.K Oi I'1)' amt lo stip-plit- d ge-Utt- '' lmie , Nielsen had purchased. THAT INCLUDED projection equipment that he said was brand new and automated, a popcorn and drink machine along with all candy and other food inventory. "Im not taking anything that didnt belong to me, he explained. "Theyre (MBCH Inc.), contesting Im not paid on the lease since I took it over. My contract with MELCO (electronics firm formerly owning the building that went bankrupt), is the one I go by. I started managing it in December and took a lease due to the fact the theater wouldve been shut down in March. TO HIS understanding, Mr. Nielsen said the lease ran through next March. Then he went on to explain how business has gone since he took over, adding such features as Wednesday night movies with $1 a seat prices. It just picked up. We hav movies through December we had to cancel all the Christmas holiday movies, Santa Claus coming in. One merchant from Kaysville always had his party there, we had to cancel his party. We really feel this is kind of a big blow to the community. IVE TRIED to make it a viable business, me and my wife (Sandra) running it fulle time. Theres about eight employees working for us. Next door was going to open a restaurant and ice cream stord-typ- e thing," the Scandinavian immigrant said. Mr. Nielsen said the theater d only ran G" and movies, those that would be fitting to the community, and didn't even run all the PG, always screening each before a Weve actually pulled mu. movies anil told the broker iii bin I nut in Kays- they part-tim- "PG-rate- Alternative High School and the young mothers program at the Davis Area Vocational Center have been invited to attend special lunchtime showings. They had no kind of activity and we wanted to show them the community The senior citizens cares. could see the show free on Tuesday nights. WE WANTED people to come and enjoy themselves if they could do it without too much rowdiness. The young kids have really been helpful in that sense. We tried to make it a good family theater. In a second telephone conversation, after an initial meeting with MBCH officials but before any decisions could be reached, Mr. Nielsen said he had receipts to prove utility and rent payments but had never paid gas saying owners of the building had always I dont know done that. where theyre coming from. I was told by the city there were two meters for the theater Ive paid on that from what the city said. Jean Babilis, attorney for MBCH, gave this account: WE DIDNT get the building by choice. We had a client (MELCO), a company that dealt with us in a dishonest manner. The building is pledged as security, he said, d explaining MBCH is an financial lending company. went on to categorize the income including $55,779.50 from ticket sales and over $29,000 for candy. Expenses listed employee wages at s j $4,949.03; film rentals $18,629.72; candy, $1,402.70; advertising, $1,974.62; i claimed utilities, $1,961.31 (telephone); booking, $1,575.48; supplies, $1,257.08; $470 for maintenance and taxes of $5, 177.58. Also listed, Mr. Babilis said, was $22,498.40 going to Mr. Nielsen, $12,532 for equipment and a claimed rental payment of $1 ,000. That totalled at $86,102.12, for a loss of $1,212.55. THE CONTRACT, which runs from July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982, states that the Utah Department of Health agrees to provide assistance to the Davis County Health Department and to support the countys immunization program pursuant to applicable regulations and other related guidelines and procedures. The program, designed to provide immunization services to Davis County schoolchildren age kindergarten through 12th grade, is administered by the state health department, the Division of Community Health Services, and is sponsored by the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control. IN SIGNING the contract, Davis County officials agree to operate the program at the local level. THE COUNTY board of health is considering passage of a regulation which would require children from kindergarten through the 12th grade to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and whooping cough. Parents opposed to the regulation would be required to provide medical, Teligious or personal proof why their children should not be vaccinated against the diseases. DAVIS COUNTY Health Department authorities are worried that unless measures are taken to immunize youth, serious disease epidemics will occur. . . C of C Derides Recreation Change LAYTON - Citing a Board -- of Education decision to YET WE havent received rent or anything. How could he be paying them (MELCO people), plus collecting rent (from buildings other two tenants), and that paid to us? We have received those (payments), Mr. Babilis explained. The Kaysville Hen Hut beauty salon and Kaysville credit Union also occupy space in the building. The reason we didnt close him down (sooner) was because we knew it was the only form of entertainment available. A demand was made to at least pay some of the utility he charges for November, said. We received no payment. So we decided to stop THE TOTAL budget for that period is $8,484, according to the contract. Budget items include $7,188 for salaries and wages, $592 for fringe benefits, $504 for travel expenses, and $200 for current expenses. No funding was allocated for capital outlay. funds from with-dra- city-sponsor- recreation programs, the executive board of the Layton Chamber of Commerce has urged the Davis County schools to cooperate with the public in utilizing a facilities, chamber prepared news years. The Chamber pointed out that school facilities, annually used less than 25 percent of the time for educational use, are financed by the taxpayer and should be utilized for the benefit of taxpaying citizens, not just school staffs and students, the news release says. re- lease says. THE CHAMBER announcement follows a decision by the Davis County School Board to charge city recreation programs a combined fee of $27 per hour : for use of school facilities. The Board also indicated that the facilities may not be available to the city in future WE ARE concerned about the duplication of services which cost all of us money, said president Hersh Ipakt-chiaInstead of politics and empire-buildinthe schools should work d n. hand-in-han- with city and county officials to guarantee maximum benefit at the cheapest cost. Brian Cooper, a member of it. asset-base- "Cai Nielsen took over March 31, has been in since, until last Wednesday. During that time, MBCH paid all the mortgage payments gas, lights, all but telephone. Weve not been reimbursed for anything no rents. BUT HE said two Ogden groups are "desirous to open a d entertainment center with $1 a seat. Theyre also looking at an amusement center (in addition). He said MBCH would allow nothing stronger than GP movies just like in the past. He said the new prospective tenant is willing to pay $ ,500 a month plus all overhead in rent, and utilities, without any family-oriente- 1 WE GOT an income statement from Ray Allen, accountant for Kaysville Theater, that showed an income as of Oct. equipment provided, and $2,000 with equipment. My client has bent over backwards to negotiate with Mr. Nielsen but has not met with upright dealings. Weve made numerous phone calls unreturned, asked for accountings, and not received any. We just felt we of Kaysville and the surrounding area who will suffer with d to go for a movie at prices a up to the two sides to hash it out, apparently, and maybe even enter into the courts. In the meantime, though, it will be the residents ITS NOW local businessmen toward school athletic programs. HE ALSO said Laytons youth and adult programs in basketball, gymnastics and volleyball could be cancelled unless the school board agreed to cooperate with city officials. Earlier, the citys parks and recreation director, Richard Hunt, estimated that the cost to parents enrolling their children in youth basketball programs could be increased from $7 to $30 a 430 percent increase, due to the action of the Board of Education. MR. IPAKTCHIAN said that the Chamber board is con- cerned about duplication, whether it involves libraries, swimming facilities or any project financed by the taxpayers. "Its not a matter of taking sides as to who owns this and who controls that, he said. We simply think that all governmental units should work together in providing a better quality of life to every citizen, regardless of whether a taxpayer has children enrolled in the school system. MR. COOPER said that cooperation between city officials and the school board could result in a solution to avoid "double taxation, the news release adds. Picture Deadlines For family-oriente- family in todays tight economy can afford. Reflex Journal, Leader-Bulleti- n hadnt been dealt with squarely. the Chambers board of directors, warned that the school board's action could boomerang by reducing the support of BETTER BE SAFE Betty; I cant decide whether to go to a palmist or a mind reader. Cathy: Better make it the palmist you know you have a palm. FRIDAY AT 12:00 NOON |