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Show UTAH ST ATT TZZZZ P. C. 13- - salt la::s ci.y, ; i By John Eldard Chronicle Reporter A motion to support an equitable percentage basis for local sales tax distribution was approved by the Riverdale City Council in its meeting Wednesday. Mayor Poulsen invited members of Weber Area Council of Governments, WACOG, to give input to the council meeting. Mayors from Harrisville, Roy, North Ogden, Uintah, Huntsville and Plain City accepted the invitation and were in attendance. The motion, made by .Councilman Jerry DeGroot, was for the council to hi', "i'fcnlV . .. - 'j::. i "go on record as being willing to negotiate on an equitable percentage basis for sales tax distribution." Other business included presenting A1 Archibald with a token of appreciation for his efforts as chairman of the Riverdale Fourth of July celebration. The presentation was for "a job well done, Mayor Poulsen said Ernie Roberts, assistant manager for the Social Security office in Ogden, spoke to the council. "I am not here to persuade you that social security is good." he said. Im here to answer your questions about social security and to give you some information. Mayor Poulsen explained that the reason for Roberts visit was the dissatisfaction of Riverdale City employees with their net take home pay. He said due to this dissatisfaction, they are thinking about dropping social security. Roberts assured the council that they could withdraw but that it took two years to go into effect and that they would have to act before the end of December. You've only got one chance, and he said it was a rather serious matter. He informed the council that in 20 "C v- Mi - iffWtiTrtu awn. mum miiiiiftWiiri.r.' years, if the council then changed their mind, it was not provided for in the law that they could get back into the program. "Keep in mind that you are makmg a decision that will effect your employees down the line and even the kind of employee you'll get, he told them. Roberts referred to other programs as very costly Concern Expressed During the discussion on the sales tax issue, various council members their expressed concern that Riverdale was going to be used as a jfrSVfrfrV-'1- Ti trvf in the future. I resent scapegoat the fact that they (Ogden City) are using us as a vehicle to go to point of sales collection, Mayor Poulsen said. What we do tonight, Ogden City will copy. The mayors of Huntsville and Harnsville referred to the issue as one of fair play and a moral one. Harrisvilles Mayor expressed fear that the wrong move would put some towns into bankruptcy. The motion to support carried after lengthy discussion and was based on the stipulation that the action was legal in the first place w--r Saturday, December 9, 1978 Terrace Vol. 24 No. 52 The council set Jan. 3 at 6 45 p m. as the date for a hearing to establish a minimum lot size for mobile home lots in Riverdale. At present no size is specified The city garbage contract expires on Dec. 31. A motion was made to advertise for bids to be in to the city by Dec. 20 They will be opened and awarded at the city council meeting that night A motion was made to increase witness fees from $6 to $12 The motion was a result of increased time spent by officers in court as witnesses Terrace accepts Federal Housing grant monies By Gary Judkins Chronicle Reporter A $300,000 Federal Housing grant has been accepted by the Washington Terrace City Council. In other action Wednesday night, the council authorized payment of funds for completed construction and approved expenditures for the Recreation Department. The group also approved the purchase of a used truck to be utilized for animal control purposes. In personnel actions, the council approved the appointment of a Deputy City Recorder and City Treasurer. Gaslight Theatre changes nights Mountain Fuel Supply Company an- Changes in personnel within the Maintenance Department were also approved. The council authorized Mayor Bill Halley to accept and sign the Federal Grant agreement with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD). An important feature of the grant provides for home rehabilitation assistance. Dick Nelson, assistant superintendent of public works, reported that rehabilitation funds will be available in January and we are now accepting applications. Mr. Nelson indicated that interested Construction on Ogden First Federal's new Roy branch office continues through the winter months for this week's flag photo. nounced its popular television program. Gaslight Theater, will be shown Thursday evenings at 8 p m. on KSTU, Channel 20, beginning the first of tiie For year. the past three program has appeared at Saturday evenings. Since the beginning, we have had only one complaint, and it has been a viewers in some portion of the state are not able to receive Channel 20s signal. So Mountain Fuel has made arrangements with KULD, Channel 7, to provide the same great movies to those people unable to receive Channel 20. applicant. Work Approved For work completed on No. 3 Water Well, approval was given to pay the Nickerson Company for the sum of $31,772. An additional expenditure of $44,275.80 was also approved for payment to Cland Nix for storm drain construction completed. Lamar Hirschi of the City Recreation Department, was authorized by the council to purchase basketballs and uniforms. Cost of this purchase was $1,600 for the uniforms and $289 for the bsasketballs. Supervisors for the Recreation Department along with referees for the Saturday games were approved. e Cost of this service on a occur if Mr. Jones were to sign city checks in Mrs. Sorensens absence. Sherrale Taylor was approved for appointment as City Treasurer. In actions affecting the Main- tenance Department, the council approved the appointment of Lowell Burns as Superintendent of Public Works and Dick Nelson as his assistant. Jim Lesley was approved for ap- pointment as City Building Inspector. Church News. See page 6. Classified Ads. See page 7. Opinion. See page 2. Society News. See page 3. Sports. See page 13. Idaho and all its features given in story. See story and photo page 3. Parents Without Partners planning Christmas social. See page 3. damage in a recent accident. Chief Tracy said that the truck was totalled out, but that it has an insurance salvage value of $3,850. He indicated that he was quoted $4,908 for a new truck but that a used one in good condition could be purchased for approximately $3,900. The council approved the purchase of the used truck. Deputy Recorder Appointed In personnel matters, the council approved the appointment of Robert Jones as Deputy City Recorder. Oliver Sorensen, city recorder, said that the law states that only the city recorder may sign the city checks, if he were to sign them, it might violate the law. Upon this advice, the council then stipulated that the appointment was to be conditioned upon a favorable opinion from the city attorney, indicating that no violation of law would In a separate voted to require rental units to payment of fees the event that these. matter, the council absentee owners of become liable for for utility services in tenants fail to pay Ceremonies planned to welcome plane F-- 16 Hill AFB The Air Forces newest will be air combat fighter, the welcomed to Hill AFB and Utah by the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in ceremonies on Jan. 6, at the base. The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing is the first operational flying unit in the world to receive the aircraft, and has the responsibility for training F-1- F-1- 6 6 American and foreign pilots in this advanced addition to the free world arsenal. The ceremonies, which are open to the public, will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Building One, the base and transient aircraft hangar. The west, southwest, and south gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Security police will direct visitors to the ceremony area. Cameras will be permitted at Hill during the ceremony. The days event will be highlighted 6 by the arrival of an operational demona and aircraft production F-1- stration by a second F-1- aircraft. 6 Flying the demonstration aircraft will be Colonel James G. Rider, assistant deputy commander for 388th Tactical Operations, Fighter Wing. Colonel Rider will put the aircraft through its paces demonstrating the quick climbing and turning agility that is characteristic of F-1- 6, this new weapon system. The 5 Eagle, 0 Thunderbolt, 7 Thunderchief, F-- 4 Corsair, ll Swing-win- g Phantom and to be on scheduled bomber are fighter display. Also, displays by major contractors, who assisted in designing 6 and building the are being planned. Musical entertainment will be provided by the North American Air F-1- A-1- A-- F-1- F-l- current truck sustained severe consistent complaint," said Dale of comZabriskie, manager munications People have con- The program will continue to feature all time classic movies Mountain Fuel is aware that He said that the basic criteria relates to the income level of the part-tim- p m. tinually told us the movies are on too late and they would prefer to have them on at an earlier time. The arrial of Channel 20, with its independent status free of network obligations, enables us to move Gaslight Theater uito a prime time slot and we feel this will be a better arrangement for viewers," Zabriskie said. the city offices. basis is $650 for the supervisors and $3 per game for the referees or $750. Police Chief Gary Tracy appeared before the council to report on his inquiry into replacement cost of the city Animal Control truck. The years the 10-3- citizens should inquire as to requirements for meeting the criteria to participate in the housing assistance program. Guidelines relating to eligibility are available at City looks at using own men to decorate city Some $50 to $60 was used to update and improve existing fhristmas decorations now up along 1900 West in Roy. In a report to the city Council, City Manager Wayne Kimber told them that the $500 they had ap- propriated for the ad- ministration to obtain "some type of decorations for the city," was just not enough to worry about. He said that Parks Superintendent council that some kind of money be included in next years budget for this purchase, Kimber said. Mayor Joseph Dawson also asked, in an effort to save money, that the administration and Public Works Director Max Reeves, look at alternatives to purchasing decorations from commercial companies and utilizing local people to put together some type of decorations for the city that is just as effective. Parley Oleson said that he felt the old ones were better than nothing, and so some of this money appropriated by the council was used to make Councilman Larkin Patterson also suggested do with the ones the city has had for quite a few years. I would like to ask the year to make them look better instead of buying all that the administration look at the possibility of adding to the existing decorations each new ones. F-1- Defense Command Band from Colorado Springs, Colo. The band is comprised of both American and Canadian military members. The 6 is a compact, high performance aircraft designed for combat and delivery of weapons. This highly maneuverable fighter can fly at speeds in excess of mach 2 and carry more than 10,000 pounds of ordnance. The U S. Air Force plans to purchase a total of 1,388 of the fighters. Allied air forces also will fly the Four NATO countries Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, and over 300 Norway will aircraft with the United States, and also participate in the manufacture of the fighter for third country sales. F-1- air-to-a- ir F-1- 6. The F-1- 6 combines advanced technology with proven components to provide a modern, relatively low cost addition to the tactical fighter force. The Ogden Air Logistics Center is the Air Force System Manager for the 6 program. F-1- Commission denies slaughter house plan The Weber County Commission issued a denial of a petition that would enable the permit the building of a rabbit slaughterhouse in the county. The petition, initiated by William Lakey, president of the Wasatch Rabbit Breeders Association, would have changed a county ordinance that does not permit the raising of rabbits for commercial purposes on a one acre site as Lakey would like. The county ordinance only permits the raising of rabbits for personal use on a one acre site. Lakey would need five acres to establish his slaughter house under current county law. Also, the commission approved an expenditure of $690 for the repair of a Sheriff's patrol car that was damaged when Deputy Mitch Becks tead hit a cow last week. The county is seeking attorneys to offer to handle court appointed cases in juvenile court. The county commission approved the motion to hold public hearings on Paradise Hills Associates Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. in the commission chambers and again that night at 7 p.m. in the Valley Elementary School. June Bradsh iw was appointed as the Junior League representative to the Volunteer Advisory Council. A resolution was passed setting the date of a public hearing to set the budget and the Elected Officials salaries. The hearing is set for Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. and Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. in the county commission chambers. |