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Show 6 WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, Aug. TO THE EDITOR Before Issues Buried . To the ossurance that landfill would be allowed to operate Commission requirements are complied with. Close Site To if several Plonning - Several commission ing the landfill, which has been operating legally for a number of years al 6225 W. 2100 il- South and which has been the subject of several hearings. But. as board member Carroll Elford pointed out, it the landfill is closed, what would the city have? Answer: an open dump. Closing the landfill at this point also would hamper the plan which city officials have been pressing for and which Brian Bland has agreed to comply with. Which is, namely, the city would grant the landfill a conditional use permit, making it a legal In turn, operation. Bland would bond for reclamation of the become an tree farm. Commission Bland's attorney, would elevated The process for reaching that compromise arrangement was the subject of a and Gor- don Madsen. Commission members appeared to ready members favored clos- site, which dispute Thursday between the Planning order a halt to Blands operations because they felt he had not complied with an earlier mandate to improve conditions at the site. Previously, the commission told Bland to obtain a well permit, to conduct a survey of his property lines, to submit estimates for the cost of reclaiming the property and to obtain a bond to cover the cost of the entire project. By Thursday, the well permit and a bond had been obtained and Bland had submitted a single bid (from his own landscaping company) for the reclamation project. But a property survey had not been undertaken. Madsen argued that his client was willing to comply with the request for a survey but did not want to do so until he had assurance approval of a cond- use permit itional would follow. How much do you have to spend up front before you get a yea or We dont want nay to make an investment and then have you say, Kiss Off, the attorney said, noting that Bland had spent a large sum of money . . . HEATING FUEL NO FUEL COST WHEN USE A SOLAR, LOW COST ROOF PANEL. AVAILABLE NOW. his own. If that allegation is true, City Planning Director Joe Moore noted, the planning commission might not be in a position to grant a conditional use permit until the problem - which would likely go to court - is resolved. TODAY 972-805- 968-324- or 7 972-129- 7 VERL ASAY help of those of us who had previously opposed Added commissioner Don Harwood, indignant that Madsen would ask for approval pending a survey, Youre saying bend the law to satisfy an il1 legal operation. favor closing it down at noon today . . . you keep asking for extensions. Salon in- corporation. Behaving as though he had been elected king instead of mayor, Price immediately attempted to place his hand picked people in key city positions, assuming that because he had picked them the commissioners should automatically rubber stamp his decisions. He had a grandiose scheme for running the whole show while the commissioners only appeared for formal meetings and social functions. He assumed they would do everything his way. His administrative assistant is quoted as saying, Military people (referring to Price) are used to telling people what they want and getting it done. It so happens we didn't elect and have no need for a military dictator. We owe a debt of gratitude to Mackay and Hour$ 8 5 Walk ins 2795 W. 7800 So. Wett of Safoway The commission N0UI ONLY said FLOOR TILE Neutral tones suit all color schemes. Easy to install and resists mars. self-stic- k no-wa- x, SAVE EG. 1 PEBBIETILE BLUE. 14 X BEC;r G0I0. WHITE. WAIHUT. GREEN. 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Once the ballots were counted and it was evident the people were determined to form a city, I felt I should support it and do all I could to make it work. Price soon made it clear he didnt want the GENUINE OAK PARQUET TILE -- commission members were being unfair in charging that Bland had not exhibited good faith in dealing with the board. Plus, Madsen noted, CALL the city. She obviously enjoys the respect of city employes and the envy of the mayor and his supporters. The article points out that the commissioner, once an LDS Primary president and a Relief Society president, was well trained for administration but has also learned to be one tough lady. She certainly isnt one to shy away others. Board member operation LOW, LOW INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR A SHORT TIME. I read an interesting article about the fighting in West Valleys City Hall. Every concerned West Valley citizen should read that article before voting for Henry Price or Renee Mackay for mayor. Some of the fine newspaper reporters who attend city commission meetings have hinted at some of the problem, but this article ties it all together. According to the article, Henry Price has lost his ability to lead through his intemperate actions and wild outbursts of temper. He couldnt get a thing done in the city even if it was a good idea, one said of him. The article points out promises made by Price during the incorporation drive which have proved to be the impossible dream, and leaves one wondering if Price were really so naive and as lo have ever believed those statements himself. The article also describes Price's military commando style of making decisions and expecting others to obey his commands. It also quotes several rude and profane statements the mayor has hurled at the two Speak Up Edgar Todd questioned Blands reluctance to obtain a property survey, particularly since an adjacent property owner contends as much as an acre of fill has overflowed Blands property onto notified of the rejection, planning staffers noted. Madsen disputed the illegal nature of the YOU Editor: obtaining the well permit. appeal FREE HOME It's Time . . commissioners. Wagstaff comes off pretty well in the article, though not as a strong or dynamic leader, until the last paragrah. Then he is quoted as saying, Ive long felt that even though you may be right, its sometimes too expensive to be right. So much for moral courage. Mackay fares best though she is chided for overzealousness. She stands out as realistic, yet as a defender of the ideals behind the establishment of Landfill Still Open , But Threats Mount WEST VALLEY. The fity Planning Commission found Itself in a dilemma here Thursday about how to deal with Bland's Landfill. refused to be the mayors Wagstaff because they weak ineffective yes men. Mackay particularly, carried out took her election seriously, and has Shes had to do this diligently. the to learn her responsibilities River. Citizens ought Mississippi of insults and while facing a constant barrage facts before all the issues get buried in the mud. Price. crude remarks from the A West Valley citizen Price never misses an opportunity to dump A. Hendrickson citys financial woes on Renee Mackay. This is not ridiculous. Finances are in Prices portfolio financial projections original To . . . Mackays Prices Utahs are unworkable, unless he pictures running a volunteer and constable a with third largest city Dear Editor, never fixing our rapidly mulAfter reading an article on West Valley City fire department, chuck holes, and letting every dog in the tiplying political fighting, I decided its time to speak up. run loose, f if course, under his plan, we This citys mayor has behaved in a disgraceful city have any emergencies either. manner right from the start. He made absurd pro- mustn't It seems belter lire and police protection, along mises of more for less in his Let's Do It" cam- with a voice in planning and zoning, were the mapaign pamphlet. That pamphlet blithely ignored jor reasons mosl people cited for foi ming the city. many of the expenses and responsibilities the new Under Mackay s superusion we got them. A city would face and grossly underestimated from a fight or knuckle under to pressure. 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