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Show I I UTAH STATS ntZZ ' ASSN. .467 EAST 300 SO. - SALT LAKE CI1Y, Sill 1 UTAH A A THURSDAY, JANUARY VOLUME 32 PAGES 24,1 979 The Kaysville City Council met Tuesday evening their regular meeting. for AT 7:30 p.m. a public hearing on the petition of Richard Bourne and Lynn Niederhauser for the rezoning of a parcel of land located south of 2nd North was opened for discussion. Since no one appeared in opposition to the rezoning hearing, the hearing was adjourned on motion from Councilman Gerald Purdy and approved Davis County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp, right, testified before the Public Service Commission for need of extended area telephone service in the county. New proposed program will be introduced by Mountain Bell Telephone Company at continued PSC hearings next Monday and Tuesday. TELEPHONE HEARING By GARY R. BLODGETT S , I ing, Councilwoman Carol Page moved that the rezoning of the parcel of land south of 2nd North, Kaysville be rezoned from R- to R-- 2 as requested in the petition of Richard Bourne and Lynn Niederhauser as advertised. -l Just get those proposals to us as quickly as possible and well take action without undo waste of time, the PSC are extended area Davis County telephone subscribers the verge of getting service - something they have been battling for during the past two years but the new service is not going to come about overnight. A LOT OF favorable information came out of the Public Service Commission meetings last Friday in Salt Lake City, but Mountain Bell representatives, who did most of the talking, werent too promising about how soon the service would be available or. just what the ex4 tended area service would be. David E. Salisbury, attorney for Mountain Bell, told the PSC that it will take at least 18 months to implement the new calling service in Davis County after all of the plans are approved by the s(on r by the council. During the 8 p.m. regular meeting of the council, since there had been no opposition expressed at the public hear- This was seconded by Councilman David Sanders and passed by the majority of the council. member said. MR. SALISBURY then promised the commission that cost studies will not .. PSC. DIRECT questioning of Mr. Salisbury PSC brought out by the that the 18 months will be minimum time to implement the system. Olaf Zundel, Bountiful resident and three-memb- member of the PSC, ordered the telephone company to make haste with their plans and to get the system operational as soon as feasibly possible. hold up the construction of a new telephone system in Davis County. Well do the studies and finalize the rates while work is being done in Davis County, he told the commission. MR. SALISBURY said that basic calling rates will be kept as low as possible, He noted that 29 areas (such as Davis County) have requested extended area service and the company (Mountain Bell) felt it would be best to do the entire program at once. That way, he said, areas will be uniform and everyone will be on as equal basis as we can possibly make it. NEWLY ELECTED Davis County Commissioner Morris F. Swapp was the only one to speak Friday representing Davis County and its problems. He urged the PSC and telephone company to put an end to this battle between the north and south that exists in Davis County. be done MUCH CAN to alleviate this division if residents of one end of the county could call the other end of the county without a toll charge, said north-sout- h WE DONT want any more delays in this program, he said. Davis County residents have been shortchanged long enough and we want this new extended telephone service, whatever it might be, operational as soon as possible. Mr. Salisbury explained that most of the time needed to make the change is attributed to the fact that ail of Utah, not just Davis County, will be involved in mammoth EAS operation. WEll BE involving some 200 routes throughout the state and we must have studies of what our costs will be to make these changes, he told the PSC. Rates will vary because a charge for the extended area service would be added based on the cost of providing service to the wire centers (central offices) a person can call. As for Davis County subscribers, there is still no definite program for extended area service. These proposals will be presented at PSC hearings scheduled for A unified Commissioner Swapp. telephone system would do much to make us a unified county. He told the PSC that there are places in central Davis County where you cant call a toll. COUNTY Fact-Findin- - FARMINGTON There Besides the jail, space will may yet be enough, room to e provided for the Utah handle the jail needs in Davis V.Iighway Patrol. That state County. agency formerly shared space with the sheriffs office but THE COUNTYS facility moved to quarters in the has been overcrowded beyond Davis School District Credit its capacity for Union a couple of years ago several years, housing, up to due to lack of space. The 58 prisoners recently. countys Office of Emergency Services will also be expanded along with crime laboraBut things will change in tory facilities. the near future with a bid opening set for Feb. 1 to A MILL levy set up earlier decide who will construct an the county commission to by to addition the facility. cover costs of the courthouse and jail addition will supply THE $1.2 million building funding, tb will include room for 100 inmates, with some space for women. A present, female inmates can only be held temNaturally porarily at the Davis facility Wed be a little more .and then must be transported inclined to accept his statisto Salt Lake or Weber County tics if the statistician could jails. It will include 8,150 produce 2.63 persons. square feet. News, Buffalo -- been has discriminated against (with limited said telephone service) long enough, Commissioner Swapp. Now, time is of essence. We are a very fast growing county and if something isnt done soon, there will have to be added adjustments just to meet the population growth. He told the PSC that as commissioner, resident of Davis County, and speaking for the people of the county, telephone service (or lack of service) is one of the countys most crucial problems. WHEN ASKED by the PSC of his (Swapp) feelings for extended area ser- next Monday and Tuesday. HOWEVER, Mountain Bell and PSC officials did suggest that the extended vice, the county commissioner e emphasized that there should be calling within the county and that north Davis residents should be able to call Ogden and south Davis residents should be able to call Salt Lake City without toll. Mr. Salisbury explained that there are a number of decisions the PSC could reach after proposals are presented by the telephone company. Some would have direct bearing on Davis County. ALSO, HE noted, as Davis Countys calling capabilities increase - to whatever extent is approved by the PSC -rates paid by customers in Ogden and Salt Lake City would be increased as toll-fre- service include being able to call anywhere within the county and that subscribers from Layton north be able to call into Ogden and subscribers from Kaysville south be able to call into Salt Lake City. But this is not definite nor are the rates to be charged regardless of the area available for calling set at this time. - are difficult to determine and that all exchanges will need an updated cost-stud- y. well. He emphasized to the PSC, however, that the new rates would be only to cover cpsts and would not include additional revenues or profits for the company. is going to feel the by the telephone companys proposals to provide EAS said Mr. Salisthroughout the state, bury. "Everyone is going to have to share in the costs." SPEAKER OF the Utah House of Representatives James V. Hansen and who Utah Senator Haven J. Barlow have been two of the most prominent supporters for extended service in Davis County - were unable to attend Fridays Everyone - 30-d- I meeting. Both Davis County residents, they have been very influential in previous hearings with Mountain Bell and the Public Service Commission. REPRESENTATIVE Hansen said just before the hearing that he feels that we are well on our way to geuing extended and improved telephone service in Davis County." Apparently hes right. MR. ZUNDEL promised the telephone company that it will not take the PSC five or six months to review their proposals. under the agreement reached by Farmington, the county and Layton, it would appear West Kaysville should become part of Kaysville city. ON QUESTIONS from Mr. Johnson, extension of water lines to that area, the Mayor stated city policy is that they do not extend utilities to residents. And that new lines run to annexed areas must be done at the property owners expense and he did not feel these rules would be changed. He outlined criteria for annexation; that the land be contiguous to city boun- out-of-ci- ty daries, requested by of property owners or 51 percent of the property the city planning for industrial zones. Councilman David Sanders indicated the new master plan would update this and the present thinking is not to have one strictly industrial zone, but to locate industry in other zones with stricter controls. THERE WAS also discussion on location of the West Valley freeway and Mayor Elison stated this is being taken up in COG meetings, but generally it would follow the old Bluff Road Route through Kaysville with plans to utilize the canal easement. There were also questions of feasibility of an overpass on the Union Pacific tracks at 2nd North as West Kaysville increases population. road needed for semi-truc- k turn around, whether rolled curb could be substituted for high back curb and necessity of sidewalks. THE 100 ft. came under discussion, some of the council indicating they cul-de-s- FOLLOWING further discussion, Councilman Purdy moved the dedication of the street be accepted, providing the developer present the city with either an escrow letter disposal. to cover bond or improvements. This was COUNCILMAN David Sanders, on inquiry concern- approved by the council. It was the consensus of opinion of the council, that a commercial section should be included in the construction standards, which would allow for more feasibility and also a chapter in the ordinance when revised. service, outlined future projections of the power department when the Utah Power and Light franchise expires, but said, at this time the present sub- station does not have capacity to furnish power to STEP RAISES recommended by City Department Raven-ber- g and Reese Roberts presented the council with a petition for rezoning of land located east of Tana Acres on Heads were unanimously approved by the council. rt Councilman Howard moved that Victor Daly of Kaysville be appointed to the planning commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of David T. Sanders, who was appointed city councilman, liiis motion was passed by the council. Bon-nemo- Mutton Hollow Road. two-thir- involved. Mayor E. True Johnson called on Woodrow Burnham to report for the Planning Commission, at the Farming-to- n City Council meeting Jan. 18. MR. BURNHAM reported there was an application to in order to rezone R-- to R-build several duplex buildEsings at the Country Club S The tates. commission recommended approval. The commission THEY ASK that parcel no. one be rezoned from l to parcel no. three rezoned R-- R-- recommended approval also the Merrill Black subdivision. The Phillips property annexation was tabled. They also recommended approval of the Master Plan. GEORGE DOBSON, resident on 100 East, requested complete enforcement of y street sign on 100 the East, south of State Street to one-wa- South. Boyd Mounteer made a motion to send letters to the 100 various law enforcement agencies to assist in enforcing y traffic on this this street. The council approved. THE COUNCIL approved bond releases for Grass Valley Acres, west of 200 East and the Wilcox property, 300 North 200 East and the Gary Bush Resigns From Clinton Council CLINTON After years of Clinton political service, most of it as that citys mayor, a now has resigned his post effective immediately. THAT WORD was received in letter form by the Clinton City Council Tuesday night from Gary Bush of 2393 North 700 West. He served man Gerald Purdy, hearings on the new Master Plan and Ordinance revision was set for Feb. 13 and 15, at 7 p.m. This was passed by the Woodland Springs, east of 200 East. Don Gunther requested a public hearing on parcels 1 the and 2 from R-- S to R-Oakridge Country Club Es2, tates. COUNCILMAN Mounteer moved to schedule the public hearing on rezoning, it was council. Mayor Elison announced copies would be available for citizens after Feb. 1 at the Kaysville City Library where they may be checked out for review. approved. The Planning Commission certified amendment of the zone order allowing a 20 foot side set back on corner lots in the city. THE OVERNIGHT parking ordinance was amended to prohibit parking on city streets past 1 a.m. to facilitate removal of snow, kj THE APPOINTMENT of James Dotson to replace Don Howard as Kaysville fire chief was approved on motion of Councilman Gerald Purdy, one-wa- of as mayor for years and then opted to leave that post in favor of a councilman position last year. For the past six months he has served n on the city council. five-ma- the anIN MAKING nouncement, Mr. Bush said, It was just too much. I cant do justice to everything. Since last summer Ive just been voting on the council and not really involved. We need someone who can really spend the time needed." He gave responsibilities to his family, job and church as reasons prompting emergency dards or ordinances and for now would fall under subdivision ordinances until changed, thus requiring high back curb rather than rolled. zone which West kaysville. Dell Hayes, Glen or vehicles. Supvr. Major pointed out that this type of commercial development is not covered either by construction stan- allows for keeping of animals, was also explained to the group. The group was referred to the Central Davis Sewer District for answers to their questions on sewage electrical for felt it was not sufficient trucks SUPVR. MAX Major gave a general outline of looping water lines to the area and projections for additional water storage. Cost of pipe and installation were also ing -l R-- tom Sflreeiis Osn IFsmom) economic impac RATES WILL be increased in some areas and decreased in others, said Mr. Salisbury. It may be next year before we even know what Davis County rates will be. We (telephone company) propose the rates of all exchanges to throughout the state. He asked for a delay of last Fridays meeting, but the PSC refused to allow that much time. WE ARE close, but not close enough, to knowing customer rates to Davis he said. County residents, He told the PSC that the proposal to be will be unique made next week something you have never seen before." that gentlemans out this concerning R-- S K-- 4; ON MOTION bv Council- -- MR. SALISBURY said cost factors long-rang- owners not approving of the annexation could be forced to go along and Mayor Elison stated a law before the legislature may strengthen discussed. The new C-- four m Imran 10 miles without DAVIS ARTHUR Johnson appeared as spokesman with a group of property owners from West Kaysville for the g West Kaysville e Committee to discuss planning for that area. Mayor Gar Elison pointed THIRTY-SEVE- N 2 to and parcel to R-from RFollowing a further discussion, Councilman Gerald Purdy moved that the public hearing for rezoning of the above described property scheduled and that the property description include parcel designations and that all of lot 14 be included in the 4 zone. This was passed unanimously by the council. Dave Adams appeared before the council requesting dedication of 650 W north of 2nd North for development of a warehouse commercial area. There was considerable discussion on the width of the from THERE WAS some discussion on whether property PREECE By NORMA NUMBER FORTY-NIN- E the decision. He is Layton Job Service manager and has recently been called to serve as an LDS high councilman in the Clinton LDS Stake. regrets," he said. It has been a tremendous experience." Among he helped programs implement were the new fire department and the purchase of two new fire trucks. I HAVE no Mr. Bushs term was to run until the end of this year, tb seconded Sanders. by Councilman It was announced Dotson, Appointed New Fire Chief In Kaysville meeting AN ORDINANCE adopting the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 edition, repealing all dinances Layton Phone re- Second Class Postage Paid At Layton, Utah attended Min-utem- 376-91- 33 Published Weekly by CUPPER PUBLISHING CO. John Stable, Jr., Publishet 1 Weber State College for six ears where he majored in usiness administration. HE HAS been employed at Hill AFB for seventeen years where he works in the Missile section. or- therein, THE WEEKLY REFLEX 197 B'.' North Main SL crash and injury course taught by Utah State, and various other seminars perDotson in conflict with the exception of Ordinance 67 which prohibits open burning in the city, was unanimously approved on motion by Councilman Purdy and passed by the council, np CHIEF DOTSON has been a member of the fire department for 11 years, in which time he has held the positions of lieutenant, captain and training officer. He has attended three courses on fire fighting taught by the Utah Technical College at Provo, a Chief of February on request from the Tree Committee. James J. Dotson has been appointed Fire Chief of the Kaysville City Fire Department by the mayor and city councilmen. He replaces Don Howard who resigned after five years as chief. taining to a fireman's sponsibilities. that David Dalrymple of the State Forestry office would meet with the council at the first SUBSCRIPTION JAMES DATSON $4.50 He and his Wife Zada have resided in Kaysville the past 12 per year Out of Stats Subscription S3 .50 Overseas Subscription St 5.00 (Payable In Advance) years with their four children, np i S. |