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Show f VOLUME FORTY-NIN- E NUMBER THIRTY-SI- X ''iV &W? ?& i - LAYTON Jr '&2 TRUCK TOTALLED r -FRUIT HEIGHTS County, state and even federal charges could be filed against a trucking firm which allowed one of its to haul highly toxic acids without proper permits. The truck crashed here last Thursday. with about 40,000 pounds of hydrofluoric and sulfuric acid. TOE TRUCK, which rolled semi-traile- over several times as it swerved to avoid a collision with a car, spilled several gallons of the toxic liquid, seriously endangering rescue operations, according to an investigating officer. Killed in the crash was Keith Schwager, 33, of Boise. A relief driver was injured in the mishap. State Highway safety official said federal charges could be filed because the trucking firm, Willis Shaw Express Company of Boise, Ida., whose home offices are in Elm Springs, Ark., was authorized to carry only frozen food commodities, according to LeGrande Jones of the Utah Department of Transportation. Instead, the truck that crashed early last Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 89 at Cross Roads was loaded -- A UTAH FORTUNATELY we dis- covered what they were carrying (toxic acids) before the cleanup started, said Mr. Jones. If it (acid) had been flushed with water there could havq been a poisonous cloud that could have killed several By TOM BUSSELBERG BOARD member Lynette Bountiful strengthened that position when she said, The board felt that due to the facts given, Layton would be the next site but finances are one of the big obstacles. Provided that the climate and taxes are right, that would be the next area. Wilson - FARMINGTON Layton has top priority for the next county library, the Davis County Library Board said during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. on an earlier meeting held with Layton and library officials, Evan Whitesides, board member from Layton elected as board chairman for the coming year, reaffirmed a desire to build a new facility . of Layton officials have been pressing for their own library facility and several sites have been mentioned as potential sites (see related story in this issue). in Layton. We had the county commissions support that as soon as the mill levy was reduced (presently being used for AT THE meeting, Layton officials said they would for- mulate and send a letter indicating what help, financially and otherwise, they courthouse construction) it could be used for the library. - MAYOR NORMAN Sant said the city council has reviewed plans for a shopping development under construction by J. Ron Stacey Con , struction of Ogden and would include a restaurant and several small businesses. Apparently there is a green light on the shopping center," he said. We looked at some plans for parking lots and some other things and are looking at preliminary plans. All looks positive but we had to Air Force Base and other agencies rushed to the scene of the early morning accident and used an absorbent to clean up the spill before anyone was injured or burned. DAVIS COUNTY and state regulations restrict transport of such acids along state or county roads without proper permits, it was explained. Also, it is unlawful to transport such chemicals interstate without proper authority. Authorities said investigation is continuing and charges would probably be filed against the trucking firm within the next few days, grb - The Board of Educa- Davis County tion formally approved purchase of $81,644 in vehicles during its regular meeting Tuesday night. ding on the project. The vehicles included a passenger car for $5,266, station wagon for $5,488, four cargo vans, total cost of $26,021, and six trucks at a total price of $44,000. TOE OKAY was given after the districts department of buildings and grounds received quotations from six area dealers interested in bid could offer for a library. The city has already said it would provide land near the citys new museum at no charge for a library. While the board supports a library in Layton, the snag of finances could mean several years before any concrete is poured. Money could be set aside as early as next year for the a building with courthouse addition finished this year. But in the meantime, the library board is committed to pay about $40,000 a year over a three-yea- r period to the school board. THAT WILL go to pay off the half of the central library in Farmington formerly owned by the school district. get some easements because it will have quite a water runoff." LOCATED AT 2575 N. Main, the shopping complex will be built in conjunction with 42 condominiums and five units, the mayor said. four-fami- ly Some 12 acres will be utilized, tb received a request from the board to further investigate before taking any action, tb wMrax Respiratory Disease More TOE department had asked for approval of the purchases in the Dec. 5 meeting but AT PRESENT, city residents have the option of traveling to the North Branch Libraiy at 562 South 1000 East in Clearfield, a distance of several miles for most, or going to the main county library in Farmington. The city had its own small county branch before the Clearfield facility than 47 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic respiratory disease, reports the American Lung Association. CNS opened in 1975. - Several sites have been studied including one near the FMwe ?m EmGdlmg By TOM BUSSELBERG - FARMINGTON Layton city needs to know what the future holds for a building adjoining its city hall before it makes any further moves. THAT WORD MMes toiproTOial FARMINGTON specifics. persons. The chemicals bum the lungs and skin in such a way that you sometimes dont even know what is happening. Chemical experts from Hill New Shopping Center For North Sunset SUNSET It looks like everything is go for a new shopping center in north Sunset, the citys mayor said. THAT LOOKS to be the case whether the city provides its own or goes along with the Davis County Library. That conclusion came out of a recent meeting with Layton Mayor Lewis G. Shields, and some city and county library board members. They met informally in an attempt to make some common goals and determine where the library question might be headed. And Layton officials agreed to send a letter to the county library outlining some This mammoth truck was destroyed and its driver was killed in an accident that has sparked controversy because permits apparently had not been issued permitting the truck into the state. Library Board Reaffirms Desire To Build New Library IN REPORTING Residents in Jr tj'r;s ' came from Layton City Mayor Glen Shields, who addressed the Davis County Board of Education during its regular board meeting Tuesday night in Farmington. He questioned plans for a building owned by the school district adjoining the Layton Municipal Building. That facility was formerly utilized as headquarters for the Davis Area Vocational Center until new quarters were completed in Kaysville late last year. WE FEEL the property is in a good place with the municipal building next door, Mayor Shields said. We hope to get a library and are in the process of building a museum and all lends to the complex. As we reach a certain point in growth we expect that we must add on (to the municipal building). But he said a public might question the city adding to its building when the school districts structure is situated close by and could possibly be incorporated into city use. I understand the school district uses that for storage but does the school district have space that it could use for storage at the Freeport Center? WE WERE told five or six years ago by the board at that time that we could rely on having that building in two to four years, he said. "We have been relying on that and found we cant anymore. If we can get that building in the next few years or if there is any length of time we have to make plans now, Mayor Shields said. I would like the board to consider this and get an answer as soon as Space would be provided for classes to be taught in electronics, creative dancing and arts and crafts, among others, and a sauna would be built along with conditioning facilities. All is in future planning and coach and sporting clinics would be planned in that building. hoped the project will be completed by next year. Were Layton to obtain the building, plans have already been outlined for its use, the mayor said. The citys department of parks and recreation would have administrative offices there along with storage. Lay-to- n. But that site has been ruled out for reasons of cost and distance. The mall location is so close to the Clearfield Library that where were talking in terms of a three mile radius (for optimum library use) we would have a considerable overlap of 40 to 45 percent, said Library Director Jeanne Lay-ton. THE CITY fathers have pressed more for a central location and have offered free land for such a building in the Lavton Commons near the by freeways and subdivisions and has two downtowns." BUT WHILE might be ideal that sight cost-wis- e, some have questioned accessibility and visability. Miss Layton said, I would personally like to see it located where it would be highly visible. As I came up Wasatch Drive tonight (also known as Lancer Lane facing the city complex, new museum and Layton High School), it was very dark. And if you can un- derstand, a librarys greatest use is during dark hours. Putting some possible light on that subject, however, was Mayor Shields. That probably will change. Phase two of the commons project will run down to Gentile costing Landscaping would be provided down Wasatch to $350,000. Gentile and would include some type of arch, similar to the old Val Verda Arch. It would be constructed at the entrance of Wasatch and Gentile and he added, Im sure there will be lighting. Probably in a year or two youll see a 100 percent And utilities would change. be readily available at that site. A THIRD site, of which county library officials, would place the library on land east the citys fire station. Possible problems might arise because of proximity to businesses and the fire sta- of tion, however, it was noted. But no matter where a building is located, it wont IN HIS response, Deputy Supt. Lawrence Welling said, I know this subject has come under consideration a number of times but I dont think there was ever a time commitment made on utilization of that building. IN ADDITION to storage, however, the school district houses its head start program and other programs in that building, said Gayle Stevenson, assistant superintendent. In addition, basic education classes are conducted there. Weve, never been able to provide adult education during the day. Weve had it at Davis High School at night but its pre-scho- ol got potential for growth. The board authorized the administration to check into long-rang- e plans for the facility and report back within a month. ' Police The Kaysville Department provides many services to the public. IN 1980 when the county commission sets the mill levy, they said they would consider giving permission to set aside money for a building, he said. Were looking at 1981 or 1982 (for construction). At present, the county has committed funds for completion of the $1 million-plu- s courthouse addition. But that project will be paid off by 1980. By that time Layton could have contributed another $300,000 (to the county library pot), one Layton board member said. BUT LAYTON resident and board county library member, Evan Whitesides, said, You (Layton) are part of the county library system and can use Clearfield and hopefully get the Kaysville facility with some modifications. The county library has made overtures to Kaysville officials in hopes that city may join its separate facility with the county. No word has been received on that issue. AND MISS We have Layton added, more Layton residents than Clearfield residents using it. County board member, Lynette Wilson, tried to give the Layton residents a feel for the touchy financial situation when she said, Weve been trying for several years to get the county to raise the mill levy enough for some capital outlays. We wanted 2.2 mills and the law sets a maximum of 3.7 as the Salt Lake County Library used. We asked for 2.2 and now its been set at 1.9. We have to make we were needed. th capital thought financial SEVERAL avenues were explored. The East Layton City Council accepted the final plat for the Rouche Hills subdivision as part of their business scheduled at their regular council meeting of Jan. 9. THE DEVELOPERS of Rouche Hills have been working the past several months with the East Layton City Council to secure this final plat approval. Council members will require the following stipulations before construction can each week, the citizens have expressed that I should extend to the police department their thanks and appreciation for this tremendous and helpful service. ONE OF the many and one that is greatly appreciated by the citizens is the "Police House Check." This service is provided when a person is going to be away from their home for a short period, an extended length of time or any length of time. As a correspondent for the local newspaper and talking with many different citizens throughout the community Library Chairman O. Wayne Thor-noc- k said, Were interested in getting a library in Layton as fast as possible and are interested in knowing what Layton would contribute in the way of land and money. one-four- MM By NORMA PREECE come overnight, all solemnly agreed. County the improvements Weve never been in the practice of surplus and that is one problem for abandonment. Where do we house (our storage) if not there? Dr. Welling said. Over the past years the city has been very cooperative but we have been cooperative as well for such things as the municipal pool. possible. TOE CITY is presently into the second phase of its master plan and the mayor said it is Lay-to- n Hills Mall in North city building and museum. Tending to agree with such a plan was Layton Library board member, Catherine Smith. Layton is such a strung out city. It really needs a unified center and we had some hope that as the museum was built and other facilities that would be a good place. The city is really split under-constructi- By TOM BUSSELBERG IT IS gratifying for them to know they can leave their homes and the police will check them regularly as well as their neighbors watching their property for them. This service is a great asset to the public. From the citizens to the entire police department a special thanks for this service. np 1. Widening of the road (Rainbow Drive) to 60 feet; 2. begin: A 36 inch storm drain line down Rainbow Drive with the city paying for 150 feet of the line going past the Rouche 3. A deeded easement to the city; 4. An 18 inch adequate drain going into Andys pond; 5. A right of way agreement settled with Kays Creek Irrigation Com- property; pany. IN council OTHER business, Mr. Barnes, the city manager, reported gravel and road base was being placed in the rough spots along Cherry Lane. Better repairs would come as the weather improves. The Cottage gift shop was given a business license for the period of one year. During this time, corrections in the wiring and anchoring of the attached trailer must be completed. MR. SPENCER Miss Layton said. "We explored building a building and then purchasing it on contract but found out that was illegal. We could bond for the building but my personal opinion is that to try to get one passed to build a large library in Lay-to- n would fail so well have to do what we can on our own. Seeming to be looking for some assurance on a tentative building plan was Mayor Shields when he said, If we knew that maybe in three years we would have a building in some location but if its somewhere down the road maybe well take the $75,000 (approximate amount of taxes collected by the county library from Layton each year) and build a building but I dont think the council would okay such a project. MR. THORNOCK reminded the mayor of building costs. In ten years (at $75,000 a year plus interest) you would have maybe $1 million. That would build a building but then you would have only a building and would still need staffing, maintenance and books. That $75,000 wont even take care of the grass much less anything else. 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