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Show Davis County Clipper ilewsBeat eminent domain RDA OKs BY BOB MKXELSON Clipper Sniff Writer WEST BOUNTIFUL - Using their power of eminent domain for the first time, members of the West Bountiful Redevelopment Agency Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the acquisition of five parcels of property by either negotiation or condemnation. The properties all lie within the RDA project area and have been the subject of negotiation between the owners and project developer Johansen-Thackera- While of approval Tuesday's resolution brings the RDA itself into the process. West Bountiful city administrator Wendell Wild said later the action was actually taken in the hope the two sides w'ould intensify their efforts to reach a deal. Parcels in named the resolution include the following: Parcel No. 064X139-017- 3 is located at 150 N. 500 West. The listed owner is Gene negotiations with the individuals and see what the appraisals Thomas. Parcels N. 064)394X162 and are located at 55 N. 5(X) West. The recorded owner is Nova Source. is Parcel No. commonly known as 528 W. 1(X) North. Center Street Development, L.C. is the owner, while Utah Department of 1 luman Services is the current tenant. is Parcel No. 064)39-012- 1 located at 569 W. 100 North and owned by Milligan & Van Drimmelon. The site is the home of the El Matador restaurant. Parcel No. located at 591 W. 100 North. The property is owned by David and Phyllis Piggott. The next step in the process, according to Wild is for the RDA board to look at the involved are. We haven't been directly up to now, Wild added. This action will bring us into the process. The idea, he noted, is to see what action may be necessary to move forward with the property acquisition, short of exercising eminent domain, considered the absolute last resort by RDA board members. Johansen-Thackerasaid Wild, has been looking at appraisals on the properties, any special needs involved, including relocation costs for businesses, trying to come up with an acceptable offer. We want to make sure everyone is compensated fairly, Wild continued. "We also hope that no one would do anything to jeopardize something as beneficial to the city as this y, USFS will Andrus said, is that people, especially kids, try to put the fire out themselves before calling for help and kids even often try to hide the fire, meaning the fire is far worse than need be by the time firefighters get there. During the demonstration, he asked how many in the audience had a plan to meet family members outside in the event of a fire. Val Verda residents Steve and Suzie Bean and their kids raised their hands. Steve admits his family may be better prepared than most in the event of a fire, including having fire detectors in every room of their house. Addi- We've had several tionally, fire drills, Steve said. The family has the kids lie on their beds and Steve holds a match under a.m. at 230 E. 500 South in the tools. Please Farmington cemetery parking lot to carpool up to Pretty Valley where the work will be done. bring gloves, carry items so hands will be free to carry tools. Also recommended are sunscreen, hat, and Participants will learn from the experts the skills for trail construction and improvement. The USFS will provide all the WEST BOUNTIFUL - protectors. Sorenson, as an alternate to the fire agency board. Martin, however, was not present for the action, having been excused from Tuesday's meeting. Agency during Tuesday night's meeting of the city council. The resolution, approved by unanimous vote, also named the city's mayor pro-teBonnie currently Carl Martin, mayor of West Bountiful City, was named community representative on the board of directors for the new South Davis Metro Fire READY FOR FALL LUU(!-- 1 Lunch Buffet Tues. - Pasta Menu & Chicken Salad Wed. - Meatballs Pasta Soup & Salad Thurs. - Pasta aL Forno Soup & Salad Fri. - Pasta Pizza Salad bmickehonelippertoday.com Soup Italian Homemade Rolls Every Day Senior Special: Buy one Get one FREE (Lunch Only) Open Mondays for Dinner Only Argentine Night Groups of 4 or more cellos May Main, Bountiful 375 N. Re-stOswrat- vt 298-780- 1 298-767-0 m H'illiamsdavisclipper. com Wsiy to Waiton 3 FDanD)ir0dlsDftBD)ini 1 VcssS www.KeepSmilingDavisCounty.org Water Fluoridation: Weve tried it! We ve liked it! Somet fling to smife about Weve got it! Would you like to help? Fill out the form below and send it to Utahns for Better Dental Health-Davi- Four years ago Davis County residents made a positive decision... to adjust the fluoride in their public w ater systems to .0 ppm, the optimal level to prevent dental decay. Since then, water in every community but Woods Cross has been fluoridated. The first occurred in May 2002 and the last community, Layton, fluoridated its water in January 2004. Name Weve bought it! Phone Over $4.3 million has been spent on the infrastructure of water systems and fluoridation equipment in Davis County. Whether we continue to fluoridate water or not, we will pay for it. Does it make sense to turn off the taps only to return to fluoride prescriptions, pills, and drops? We think not! Lets keep it! Davis County residents have joined 170 million Americans who live in fluoridated communities. We now know what they know... that fluoridated water has no taste, no odor, and the potential of a 40 - 60 reduction in cavities. It is safe, affordable, effective for all, and simple... no pills or drops, just take a drink. Want information? Go to www.kcepsmilingdaviscountv.org Ask your own doctor or dentist. Over 315 Davis County medical and dental professionals have signed endorsement forms recommending community water fluoridation for healthier teeth. Heres how! P.O. Box 1427, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Phone number Address address (s) YES! I give permission for my name to be included continuation of fluoridation. Here is my contribution: I Zip City It is a choice for voters once again! This November we are facing fluoridation? Many wonder water continue water Davis shall another election... systems County public lost why another vote? County Commissioners put it on the ballot in response to the vocal minority who results. the the last election and cannot accept king pants, sturdy shoes, two quarts of water, snacks, and a day pack to Bountiful mayor named to fire board W. project. a smoke detector to set it off. The kids must feel their doors to make sure theyre cool before opening the door and then they crawl down the hall. Once outside, they meet in a neighbor's yard. The neighbors think we're Steve said, but the crazy, Bean family know what to do in the event of a fire. - FARMINGTON fAS teach trail construction Residents of Davis County are invited to help with a trail construction training project in Farmington, Saturday, Oct. 9, 8 a.m. The project will be led by the U.S. Forest Service. Meet at 8 Oohs, aahs greet fire station Continued from p. A1 Thursday, October 7, 2004 in a published list of residents who endorse the spent for w'ater fluoridation (CDC) $ 38.00 Dental care savings for every $ 28.00 Savings from a single surface filling at dentist $ $ 10.80 Yearly cost for one child's fluoride supplements purchased in quantity $ 4.34 Average annual per person cost of fluoridation in Davis County $ Here is my contribution on behalf of my children grandchildren myself others in community. would like a lawn sign. Comments: J will help distribute literature. - Paid for by Utahns for Better Dental Health Davis Beth Q. Beck, EdD, Chair James O. Mason, MD, |