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Show 1 WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 10, 1981 By MARK D. MICKELSEN He told councilmembers the SUNSET Approval of a plan which would have changed this city's judicial system from a secondary circuit court to a court has been delayed pending further investigation by the Sunset City Council. REPRESENTATIVES from the state circuit court as well as a Washington Terrace discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the change before city councilmembers and a small audience of residents. JUDGE KELLER pointed out that if Sunset chooses to revert back to the JOP system, they will increase court revenues only a small amount. I dont think there would be a financial advantage to returning to the municipal (JOP) justice system. that." justice-of-the-pea- fOgitamg Change in City Court REGARDING a new legislative law requiring 50 percent in court revenues. Judge Keller said there is no reason Sunset should not be receiving renumeration. Theres no reason, he added, why the legislature has not been approached to equalize the burden." THE MAJORITY of the small towns in this state are being run by a JOP, Mayor Sant explained. What we want to do is maintain the professionalism we have here. We have an outstanding court and we want to retain justice-of-the-pea- c templating a return to the JOP court. citys court costs are spiralling and said court previous years must be considered in the budgeting process. JUDGE ART Chnstean, a representative of the State Circuit Court system, said the legislature should cooperate with those cities where the secondary circuit court system works. I can understand your concerns about the economics of it (changeover), he said. He told councilmembers that in other cases, cities comparable to Sunset have experienced similar concerns. Mayor Norm Sant recently suggested changing the citys judicial system because of the 1981 legislative enactment which re- quires primary and secondary circuit courts to funnel 50 percent of their total court revenues back to the state. PRIOR TO passage of that law, Sunset had been paying 30 percent. In addition, the city is not reimbursed for space used in the municipal building or for the cost of utilities. Plans to change back to a system are based on economic factors, Mayor Sant said. But, he added, the citys number one priority is to see that justice is being served in this city. WASHINGTON Terrace JOP Joseph Jones said cities should have the right to choose either system. What I am interested in is that you have a factual basis for which to make that decision, he told the city council. BUT, JUDGE Christean said If you do change... you would have to pay for a JOP to serve the system. Under the existing circuit court system, circuit court administrators provide the city with a judge. justice-of-the-pea- HE PRESENTED the council with a specific set of regulations regarding the appointment and responsibilities of JOP candidates. Judges are required by state law to attend JOP training sessions each year. If a judge misses two years in a row, he or she can be removed from office, Judge Jones explained. WHAT IS happening here is unique, Circuit Judge Larry Keller explained. He said six of Utah's smaller communities have chosen the secondary circuit court. He said Sunset is the only one con FOR THE most part we feel very satisfied, he said. UNLIKE PREVIOUS years, judges may not be appointed during a mayoral election year. Judge Jones said this removes potential candidates from political influences. JOP's serve a four-yeterm. Removal from office is ultimately decided by the Utah Supreme Court, He said. ar JUDGE JONES pointed out some of the advantages of the JOP system. First of all. you get all fines, fees and forfeitures for all city ordinances, he said. Secondly, you get 50 percent of all fines, fees and forfeitures in all state statutes (violations) filed in your court. "Under the circuit court, you (city) are getting nothing from state violations, he said. HE ALSO said there is little chance the legislature will reverse its decision on the 50 percent revenue stipulation. As a city council, you have to consider revenue, he told councilmembers. And, the judge added, the people do have a right to have an economic system. IN A BRIEF rebuttal. Judge Christean urged the council not to change court systems based wholly on the amount of revenue generated. The benefits will outweigh the costs" in the circuit court system, Christean said. THE CITY council agreed to table a decision on the court controversy pending additional investigation. Layton Withdrawal Will Weaken Davis System, Library Chairman Says mobile service, with 18 stopes By TOM BUSSELBERG FARMINGTON - Layton's withdrawal from the county library will make a new but the lifelong Laytonite chairballgame ing the library board says hed like to discuss the decision with city officials. EVAN WHITESIDES, senior member on the board who saw construction of the North Branch library that serves Layton in 1975, said, "I dont think that (withdrawal) much supports the regional concept that was agreed to eight years ago (by the mayor and other city officials). Contacted by telephone in Pullman, Wash., Monday, the chairman said he was unaware of the Layton City Council action taken last Thursday adding, I hate very much to have them withdraw. Speaking further of the regional concept, where libraries were built in Bountiful for south Davis and Clearfield for north with headquarters in Farmington, he said, "Thats one reason we built in south Clearfield. five-pers- KAYSVILLE ELECTS Officers and board of directors to sene the Kaysville Chamber of Commerce for 1981-8- 2 were announced this week. They are front row 1 to r, Dana Wright, secretary; Ron Richins, elected president; Doug Beatty, first vice president and president-elec- t; and n Sandy Butterfield, executive secretary. Back row, Cai Nielsen, Thomasson, Gaylen Sprague and Ken Bauerle, all board members. Va-lee- MX Missile: Influx At HAF By GARY R. BLODGETT LAYTON Hill AFB will feel an influx in workload from the proposed MX Missile, regardless of where the missiles are deployed, the base commander told the Layton Chamber of Commerce last week. IN A NOON address to the Chamber last Thursday. Col. Joseph H. Battaglia said there w ill be a "significant increase in the workload for maintenance of the missile. "Just how much of an increase there will be will depend on where the missiles are deployed," he said. "If the President decides on the site, the influx of personnel and increased workload could be quite dramatic. Utah-Arizo- BUT EVEN without the MX Missile program, the future of the northern Utah air base looks very promising, according to the commander. We are expecting a significant increase in personnel and job assignments at Hill within the next few years," he said. This fiscal year and the next may be a little slow, but after that the workload should in- crease steadily for a few years." HE NOTED that the repair and maintenance of the Air Phantom Jet is Force's 6 steadily increasing and this and other programs should continue to increase if President Reagan upgrades the military defense program as he has promised. Col. Battaglia emphasized that Hill AFB will be the logistics support center for the MX Missile, just as it is the logistics support center for several other aircraft and missiles. ALSO, HE said, it appears that there will be a major revamping of the Air Force-wid- e logistics support program and that the shift of workloads should provide more activity at Hill AFB. Hill AFB is a vital cog in the overall defense of this nation, and it will become increasingly more so in the future," the base commander said. Thus, the future of Hill AFB looks even better than today. HE PRAISED Layton Vocational Chamber and city and civic officials for their cooperation and support of Hill AFB. The base and surrounding communities are dependent on each other for survival," he said. The commander then gave Chamber members an update on Hill AFB statistics, noting that it is the largest employer in the state with approximately 19.000 employees, more than 14.000 of them civilians. THE BASE is located on about 7.000 acres, but with the huge Wendover test range and other properties west of Great Salt Lake, Hill AFBs campus covers more than one million acres. Located on this sprawling metropolis of land are more than 14 billion dollars worth of buildings and equipment, not including millions of dollars worth of aircraft assigned to the base. HE SAID the payroll of Hill AFB will top $381 million this fiscal year, compared to $76 Sends million in I960. It is expected to reach $420 million by the end of next fiscal year. But this is only the beginning, he said. With each dollar earned in salaries, it multiplies as the area em- ployees spend the money for housing, food, clothing and other essentials. HE NOTED that the state cash flow, created by local spending of money earned at Hill, would about double to $700 million annually. THAT (CONCEPT) hasnt changed even though it's been delayed. I really don't think it's a deviation of policy (to delay). The library board and county commission have been looking to building a new headquarters facility in Layton and the city has ofTered a site near its city hall along with such extras as free utility hookup. The county commission has said it cant start major financing for the project-estima- ted at around $2 million-f- or an indefinite period. Originally, plans had called for completion by early 1982 and then were moved back to 1983 and later tabled. Preliminary drawings were completed earlier this year. doctorate degrees. Of the IT W AS a letter to the council indicating the delay that brought unanimous council vote for immediate withdrawal. The city will receive about $130,000 in tax revenues from county coffers to start with along with some city funds retained after the old city library-hous- ed where Anns Fabric Loft is sold six or seven currently located-w- as years ago. "If they look at expenses, I dont think they can operate much. Mr. Whitesides continued, speculating, as have others, that a building such as the old First National Bank of Layton could be utilized. three out of four are married and 455 are females. Of the total number of military personnel, 37 percent reside on base and more than half live in Davis County. WELL HAVE to look at it (overall picture). We'd be more then glad to meet with them. I wonder if they have really thought this through, he added, noting the county library could legally turn them ofT to service" and wouldn't have to provide book Col. Battaglia said he is proud and impressed with the military personnel assigned to the base. HE SAID that of the 700 officers, nearly all are college graduates and about 50 have 4,600 enlisted personnel about olT-ba- se adding more than 1.000 new students at the start of this A $1.2 FARMINGTON s budget request for school year has the 1982-8been submitted to the state by school year last week. Its million-plu- 3 the Davis Area Vocational Center hoard of directors. TH AT INCLUDES $40,500 for rent, an item vocational and school district officials would like to see eliminated. But that can t happen until the center receives funding for more space to house its own programs. 1 hat rental figure "a good start w space is at a premium in many areas with one high school addition at Woods Cross nearing completion while another at Layton High should be started soon, for example. The board approved a $1,066,375 request for the adult education program, up nine percent from the already-enacte- d 1981-8- 2 budget of It includes $697,575 for personnel, a 9.9 percent in- $98.382. crease. as called by Davis Schools Supt. Lawrence Welling. who also sits on the vocational board. We hope we are showing a need for our own buildings and that the school district is stretching itself thin. several vocational programs are CURRENTLY, housed in various high school and other district facilities, such as welding, diesel mechanics and the machinists program. The Davis District is one of the state's fastest growing. ON THE secondary level, $209,300 is being asked for 1982-8a nine percent increase. including 1177.091 for personnel, up JO percent. That compares to a current 1981-8budget of $192,017. The center is hoping the state will pick up what it estimates will be a yearly loss of $63,000 in federal funds, mostly through CETA (Comprehensive Employment Training Actl cutbacks. That amount's being requested every year through 1986, Budget-maker- s estimate federal cutbacks at 26 currently-o- r ed coverage-provid- there now. naturally," Library Director Jeanne Layton said Friday at hearing the news. I didn't expect it tocome so fast (action). Maybe they think they can do a better job than the county. I have felt certain people would like to stay in (county system) to tap into a bigger system. But I think theyd rather have a smaller library, rather than no library." I feel badly, ; : KAYSVILLE, FOR example, has always maintained a separate library, started in 1920. Ms. Layton noted Layton City attempts at wanting to build the city in a cultural way to include a library. Layton City wouldve liked very much (to have the north branch library)," she added, indicat-in- g the city offered sveral sites for consideration. I WOULD say they have been very generous," she said of the councils previous efforts to support a county library in the city. A 1976 survey showed half the north branch patrons came from Layton with heavy bookmobile use, as well, from the 26,000 residents currently indicated. We have anticipated running that (bookmobile) fulltime. That would have to be evaluated. The contract (for service with the state) hasn't been signed," she . .. said. That could mean no bookmobile service for the citys residents and a possible library use fee, as is currently charged Kaysville users. Thats set at $10 a family or $5 a person per year. LAYTON CITY is very fortunate (they've got the Layton Hills Mall sales tax revenue)," County Commissioner Harry Gerlack Sr. said when informed of the action. Weve got no choice (hut to let the city withdraw). Its just that we couldn't (build) at this time. It was just a matter of economics. We never said we wouldnt-- we just couldn't now. But he questioned whether the city can come up with the million that might be necessary to build and operate an adequate facility. , $2-$- 3 MEANWHILE, County Attorney Rodney Page said the city's action is legal as far as the library is concerned, but action to drop participation in the flood control district would be illegal, he added. The council voted to study withdrawing from support of the county's two mill levy, as well, during that same meeting. Other commissioners and board members could not be reached for comment. nca Request To State By TOM BUSSELBERG half the north county percent for the 8 82 year and 23 percent in 1982-83- . 1 IF THE funds arenI re- placed, adult education programs would have to see trimming. most likely starting with would summer school-th- at save about $80,000, Center Director Jack Shell said, noting about 180 were enrolled this past year. Things could be worse, however, with Schools Business Manager Leon Tate indicating a fund balance of $165,690 on surplus but that wouldn't include the $6J.06Q federal cut. We don't know what that will do but we might have to tighten our belts." he told the board in a special session last week. WITH A large influx of Cambodians expected into the state shortly, up to 150 a month statewide, more people with less money will have to receive training through the center" English as a Second Language program. Mr. Shell added. A 19 percent cut is anticipated, We'll be able to meaning. give them all basic literacy-tha- t's It," he said. By MARK D. MICKLLSEN SOUTH W rian Yazzie a Sweetwater, Ariz. native and corpwoman at the EBER-Ma- Weber Basin Job Corp apparently likes to be first at whatever she does. THE JOB corps clerical training program was established in January as an option for women unw tiling to particitrades pate in such as welding, masonry and heavy equipment operation. According to principle teacher Dave Shridcr, clerical IN JANUARY, she and a handful of young women became the first female students in 5 years to join the prev iou v ly all male facility. Eight months later she is the centers first clerical training 1 with concrete plans for a career in business graduate administration. I LIKE doing typing and office work, but still I want more and more training, so I'm going to college," says Ms. Yazzie. The reason for college, 'he adds, is to improve tho-- skills already acquired at the job r corp and to obtain a certificate in business adminiv tration. e four-yea- students learn basic typing skills, how to operate business and adding machines and some accounting. It's a kind of a general exposure," he said. AT ANY one time, he noted, there are eight student the program. A total of 16 are enrolled in the class. Graduation from the program. says Shnder. depends on how well students learn the parties--pants- trade and the machines in- volved. IT TAKES about six months to finish." he said. The center offers training opportunities for those who graduate as well as various placeme..: referrals throughout the Ogden atea. Mr. Shridcr said one student is doing clerical work in the corp's residential procurement center, while others are retained by the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. WHEN SHE entered the clerical program. Ms. Yazzie said there was a severe shortage of typewriters. As a re- sult, students were taught bookkeeping techniques and learned to use calculators. Ideally. Ms. Yazzie said she would like to see the center teach more about office machines and data processing. She said center administrators say they may add some of the programs in the near future. SHE ADMITS that time is a factor in the corp s education process. "I don't think seven months is enough time to get a good office job." As one of the first students in the clerical program and the first graduate, the news that she had completed the course surprised Marian somewhat. I COULDNT believe it when my instructor told me I graduated, she said. The key, she concluded, is that students must know how to type, put in so many hours with the machines and. most not make any importantly mistakes. DEADLINES For: Reflex, Journal, Leader, Bulletin CLASSIFIED ADS: DISPLAY ADS PICTURES. Tuesday Noon Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday Noon Weddings, obituaries, missionaries, etc. |