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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2004 tus and allow for adjustments in rates. This months report; residential 10.39, small commercial 7.66 and large commercial 6.29 Continued from Page 1 cents per kilowatt-hour- . Council member Sullivan said other customers in Utah. If the city decides to follow she thought citizens would like through with the sale, the city is to know that while it was a slight required to put the decision be- rate change, figures were down, fore voters of citizens of Kanah a process Matson called City. The RFP reads, the city ratcheting down. intends to submit the question Mayor Lawson represented of whether or not to sell the the interests of Ray Lopeman system to a vote of the regis- during the meeting. Lopeman tered voters of the city. If the had expressed his interest to the city council decides to submit city in renting the old city mainthe matter to the voters, vote tenance building and proposed will he held not later than June to paint the building on the out22, 2004. The anticipated clos- side and keep parking and fenced areas clean. Lopeman hopes to ing date is August 31. The document states that the use the building to open an antimarket-usestuff city will inform the public of pro- que-flea ceedings, listing City Manager business and offered the city Keith McCallister as primary con- $450 a month, on month to tact. Mayor Lawson noted that he month basis, for four consecuand Mr. Matson would address tive months to see if the business would be viable after which questions regarding RFP. Hainsworth proposed the ap- Lopeman would then negotiate proval of the RFP consider the a one year lease. sale of the electrical utility disLopemans proposal would, tribution system. Council mem- according to the mayor, drastiber Carol Sullivan seconded the cally change current zoning that specific area. motion, and the council approved to previous disLawson referred unanimously. Matson has served in an advi- cussions from the councils work sory, consultant role as Energy meeting regarding similar zonHoard Chair for the city of Kanab ing issues and concerns, and for the last seven years, since suggested that Lopeman be 1997, serving then with Roger given the opportunity to go before Planning and Zoning, so Carter. Matson takes the that he understands the ramifisystem, presenting and inter- cations of what it would take to preting the meaning of detailed change to general commercial. Van power cost adjuster reports. City Attorney These concise reports typically Mackelprang offered to meet include all relate figures for the with Lopeman prior to his meetyear, listed by month, that detail ing with Planning and Zoning. revenue and expeases, compare With unanimous votes, the Council d Kanab City Councils newest Planning and Zoning Committee. Kim Jones was appointed to members, Tony Chatterly and. fill one vacancy. Steve Mower, were welcomed by Mayor Lawson reported that the mayor. Steve Mower replied, Im glad Kane School Board Treasurer reIm on board and Id like to be a Cary Reese contacted him garding the citys skate park. positive influence The council began to review sevCouncil member Carol eral discussions from the spring Sullivan suggested the new of 2003 in regards to moving the members meet with the city park from its current location. manager and the city treasurer The park is adjacent to the build- to familiarize themselves with ing on 100 East and Main, known procedures, documents and lanas the old middle school, that guage common to meetings. Tony Chatterley stated that currently houses the BLM Grand Staircase Monuments offices. he looked forward to serving the While the city and Parks and next four years, learning much, Recreation Committee investi- being an asset versus a liability. gate the location further, the Chatterley stated he knew the schools primary concerns council members, looked forward seemed to revolve around liabil- to knowing them more thority concerns. Mayor Lawson oughly, and respected their opinstated that the proposal, pro- ions. Chatterley ended stating vides us some breathing room to he looks forward to serving the make good determinations on citizens of Kanab City. when and where and how, that Mayor Lawson also asked the just gives you an opportunity at councils member of seniority, the same time satisfying risk Carol Sullivan, to speak in reSullivan management requirements for gards to her the school district. had worked with Chatterley at The school's proposal was, what the schools and Mower on trails city attorney Van Mackelprang committee. Sullivan, too, looks called, an interim solution. The forward to four years and acattorney said hed discussed the complishing goals for Kanab City. proposal with Utah Risk Management Mutual Association (or URMMA) the citys insurance agency. Mackelprang stated that URMMA agreed with all the terms Dixie outlined. I think its an opportunity for us. I think the school district is being kind in allowing us to stay there, as long as we satisfy the risk requirements, until we have iMk By Brunner Senator Tom Hatch and Representative Mike Noel met with the school board on January 13 Increasing requirements doesnt always solve problems, Don't Let Your Life Get Ttirned Upside Down! &ssMBar tl I--- ) L NjriK-- T Regular Mammography Saves Lives and It May Be YOURS! ikUifclfe A 435-644-25- 37 Mammography Mobile Unit provided by Gadield Memorial Hospital had approached the Kane County Travel Council Board to request funds from TRT money to promote the Kanab City website. The county travel bureau awarded the city $3,000 to print about 70,000 copies of a brochure for distribution. The travel bureau also awarded an additional $2,000 for FAM, or Familiarization tours, which introduce media to tourism opportunities in communities. Mayor Lawson referred to city and county efforts in termsofpart-ner- , cooperative atmosphere and an experience of working together for a common cause. Chief of Police Doug Crosbys retirement was announced to become effective in February of 2004. Crosby served the city for over 20 years. The city will advertise the bid for a new Chief of Police and Sergeant Tom Cram will serve as the interim chief of police. Mayor Lawson recommended that the council appoint a committee that will hold a concensus on the decision and submit recommendations to the council. Legislative discussion with school board animated to discuss upcoming legislative issues. Facing increasing mandates and decreasing revenues, a permanent solution, said Superintendent Bob Johnson Mayor Kim Lawson. The council unanimously ap- and the Kane County School current and previous rates, and council reappointed Arlon proved the lease agreement with Board thanked the legislators allow for quick comparisons to Chamberlain as Chairman and Kane County School District for for their efforts, but also extheir frustration. gauge the systems current sta member Donald Vance to the retaining the skate park on pressed We would like to recognize school district property. for what you have done for URMMA awarded Kanab City you with certificates ofachievement public education. We do apprefor the least dollars spent and ciate all of your efforts, said Johnson. least number of reported Superintendent Senator Hatch was the sponclaims in 2003. Lawson joked of a sweeping educational sor that it would seem obvious that reform bill passed last year. the two go hand in hand. Lawson Performance Plus was deexpressedhis appreciation to City by a Governors comManager Keith McCallister and veloped mittee comprised primarily of City Attorney Van Mackelprang businessmen. The plan calls for their work in behalf of the for frequent testing, allowing city in risk mitigation. students to proceed through school as soon as they demonstrate subject mastery. woman is diagnosed every three minutes and one dies every fifteen minutes from breast cancer. For appointment call Southwest Utah Public Health Department Lawson announced that he iiiJfV;t!f tA ' commented board member Dr. Loral Linton. While most educators ideally support some concepts of the plan, they complain the increased requirements place a huge financial burden on rural school districts, especially smaller ones like Kane. Tuition tax credits were a special f fiiiufi iu burr under the boards saddle. Tuition tax credits were approved along with the education bill last fit it1 (3 year which gives people who want to send their children to private school a financial break. Board members reasoned that the practice reduces funds which would otherwise go into state education coffers. Senator Hatch responded that he felt the competition was good for public schools, and that the tax credits gave more students the opportunity to get a better education. Please dont take money away from public education, urged Superintendent Johnson, saying the district is struggling financially. We have experienced decreased enrollment for the past six years. Swallow Continued from Page 1 defend themselves. While no one likes war, Swallow said the conflict in Iraq wras necessary. The war was a way to protect people from terrorism. The fight over there is to protect and preserve America. A lot of people have given us our freedom. Pray for their souls. A tax cutter, Swal-lodoes believe in defense spending and is a strong supporter of Hill Air Force base. I support having the best technologies for defense. While a strong Bush supporter, Swallow said he wras surprised by the Presidents new plan for immigration. I support legal immigration, but I worry that they are offering good benefits that might otherwise go to American citizens. I support maintaining strong borders. self-avow- ed w |