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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News MONDAY L, 1991 APRIL it was an area of expensive homes with large lots and a wide street. Its not the type of unit to get the highest class of people, ne said of Clarksons plans for apartments. The council listened with even more interest as another resident, Scott Jackson, said legal matters need to be addressed, and requested that further action on the project be delayed. Jackson noted that the city is having a survey don e on the r oad six years ago because Council Continued from Page 1 In converting to an RV park, the number of spaces would be increased from the present 30 to 56, which Sadlier said is the number that was there originally. The existing block building would be renovated to an office, plus bathrooms and showers. Curb and gutter and sidewalk would be installed along the highway. A fence would be built on the back (east) side. The work is projected to be completed by May 1 , 1 992. The only question raised by the council was whether the 3.2 acres ofland is enough for an RV park. The citys zoning ordinance states that a minimum of five acres is required to develop an RV park. However, since the Sadllers are simply planning to convert the park back to what it was orginallv, the council decided it would be appropriate to grandfather" the project and allow it to occur. I like the direction youre going," said Councilman Jonn Vaughn. Youve already cleaned it up. If we can do it legally, Im in favor of it" The City Planning Commission had recommended ap- iroval, and the City Council fol-ow- ed suit, voting unanimously to approve the Sadliers conversion plans. Meanwhile, questions were raised about another project in the same area for which the council had approved a zone change at its last meeting. Dean Clarkson had won a zone change from residential to commercial on three acres behind Pughs Mobile Home Park, where he is proposing to build an apartment complex that would start with 16 units and possibly expand to a maximum of 45. However, a resident of the area who had protested at the last meeting returned with more criticism, and another resident raised new questions which he said could lead to legal action if they are not resolved. Ardell Galloway said he is even more upset about Clarksons plans to put up to 45 apartments across the street from his home, after thinking about it for two weeks. And he claimed other residents of the area also are opposed. Galloway said he chose his home when he retired here 800-square-fo- (which used to be the old highway), and nothing should be done until its boundaries and that of neighboring properties are determined. This could affect not only the amount of acreage available for Clarksons project, but also the configuration of the new fire station, he pointed out. Jackson also told the council that while Clarkson said he is purchasing the three acres from Evan and Joy ce McAlli ster, there are questions about whether that parcel has been properly undisubdivided from a 1 vided family trust. Jackson said re he was representing himself as well as six other family members who are part of the trust, and requested that they be given some tame to resolve their internal problems over the property. There are questions about whether its a legal subdivision, and whether that piece of property can legally be developed," he warned. Jackson urged that, with all the unknowns, the project be held up. One council member, John Vaughn, agreed, but others said they felt the questions being raised did not involve the city, Dut instead were matters for resolution by the developer (Clarkson) ana surrounding property owners. No further city action on the project is planned until it comes before the City Planning Commission for a conditional use permit, which is slated for the third week in April. Councilmen said they will consult with City Attorney Dave Nuffer at their next meeting on April 9, and take any required action at that time. Councilmen noted that Clarkson will notbe able to move ahead until the road boundaries are established anyway. On another matter, the council decided to delay for another two weeks a decision on the JACKPOT ROPING AND LITTLE BCGKAR00 RODEO April 13-- 6 p.m. - Fredonia arena Sponsored by Northern Arizona Fair Boot Chase Break Away Roping Sheep Ride Barrels Jr & Sr. ot Goat Tying Senior Steers Pee Wee Steers Junior Steers Open Jackpot Roping after Rodeo -Sign Ups Before Rodeo 17 Years & Under Navajo rug and other items will be raffled at rodeo demolition of the old Carrico building. Mayor Bemie Ripper indicated that neighboring property owners are negotiating with Jim Carrico to get a quit claim on the property, and die council needs to wait to see if that does happen. The council once again endured a barrage of charges frbm Ann Westfall and Leo Littlefield, concerning the Ranchos roads fiasco and treatment of Brandt Child. Westfall read a 2 e 12-pag- presentation of accusations against the council and city officials, but especially targeted Ripper. Mr. Mayor, I do not believe that you can pass this miscarriage ofjustice on to anyone else," she said. Why should the city pay for your failure to do your duty to the citizens? You have allowed open end contracts no ceiling expense contracts. We demand, sir, that you protect our civil rights, by having the bonds and insurances pay off the assessments and expenses incurred by your constant delays, leading to a belief that a conspiracy isnere in place. Could itbe Chamberlain, Watson, Ripper?" Rescuers step gingerly In rough terrain, knowing the young man theyre transporting. Nate Thompson, has back Irury. is key in his rescue Tylers pal An led Kanab boy, Tyler Foster, suffered only a sprained ankle in a fall that led to a dramatic rescue involving about 40 people as it was getting dark on Friday, March 22. Tyler, son of Phil and lunette Foster who live in the Ranchos, was climbing on some rocks behind Littlefield further needled the Brandt Child home when he Ripper, with accusations that slipped and fell about 10 feet, he has lied and flipflopped. according to the Kanab Police the provoked, mayor Department Finally warned both Westfall and Tyler was trapped between Littlefield that he has had two ledges, and was rescued by enough and he considers their fireman Jim Anderson who remarks slanderous. You bet- rappelled down to the boy, put ter have hard facts and wit- him in a basket and lowered nesses, because Im gettingtired him to safety. of it," he said. It was at first thought that Ripper and Councilmen John- Tyler might have a back injury, Vaughn and Dan Thebeau ex- so he was taken to St George, lained that the citys indepen- - but the Fosters were able to bring ent legal counsel, Kay Mclff, is him back home that very night preparing to go into arbitration with his most serious iniury a to tty to recover part of the cost pulled ligament in his ankle. of tne road project from the Hes just fine, said his mother contractor and engineer. This is last Monday. Hes on crutches the next step in the process since and has an ace bandage on his neither the contractor, Stratton foot. Brothers, nor the engineer, Tylers companion, Spencer Ralph Watson, responded by the Mosdell, also 8, was praised for citys Feb. 28 deadline to say his reaction in the accident. what they were willing to do Spencer climbed down off the voluntarily to correct and com- rocks, called for help from a pensate for deficiencies in the roadwork, they pointed out. Let the attorneys do their damn processing," said an agitated Vaughn. Thebeau said he had been told that the arbitration could occur within three months. However, another councilman, Billy Terrel, warned that arbitration and possible follow-u- p litigation to settle the roads affair could take years. I probably will be out of office before its settled," he said. It could take 2 12 years. You will have spent more in attorney fees than you get in repairs. "We know weve given you a bombshell, Westfall said of her presentation, which she pointed out she had had notarized. This whole group has continually worked against us." Westfall also included the newspaper in her accusations, inserting this sentence at the end of her presentation: Even what I say has been delibertly (sic) misconstrued in some of the reported editorials. rescuers nearby home, then to his friend. He had to be coaxed to leave Tylers side, according to Mrs. Foster. Police Officer Tom Cram said the boys had tied a rope and apparently were usingitto climb on the rocks. It was something they shouldnthavebeen doing, he remarked. While EMTs were able to hike to where Tyler fell and administer first-ai- d, they couldnt carry him out from there, so the strategy of having someone rapell in and lower the boy in a basket was devised. .The rescue took about two hours, starting around 530 p.m. , and involved about 40 people from five or six different agencies, Cram said. The rescue also drew scores of observers. Mrs. Foster praised the work of all involved in the operation. I am grateful for the smoothness of the rescue, she said. Everyone did their part. The medical people were terrific. Phil Foster echoed his wifes sentiments. It was a selfless operation, he said. I was touched, I was impressed, I feel good about them (the rescuers)." was looking very grave," he said. The people were in and out of consciousness, and the boy was Continued from Page 1 paralyzed, he said. The dispatcher kept them on the line, all the snow and cold, he said. and medical personnel directed There was 6 to 8 inches of the EMTs in their resuscitation snow on the road, the sheriff efforts. related. Bemell Crofts of The victims were brought to came out with the DOT Kane County Hospital and put snowplow to keep the highway under the care of Dr. Vaughn open during the more than four Jackson. They were on oxygen hours it took to bring th e victims and were kept overnight in out In fact, the ambulance had Kanab for observation, hut were to follow the snowplow on the able to return to the cabin on first part of its run over Hwy. 14 Friday. Although it was a tough out to the main highway, U.S. assignment for Dr. Jackson to 89. have to take care of medical Harry Moyer, a resident of specialists Fletcher is a surStrawberry, came to help with geon and Olin specializes in obhis Army tracked vehicle, which stetrics and gynecology the the sheriff described as like a patients were very complimenmini tank." The victims were tary of Dr. Jackson and the care brought out two at a time in this and treatment they got. Rescue Or-dervil- le vehicle. Snowmobiles were used to shuttle oxygen in to the cabin during the rescue. The sheriff stressed what a close call it was for the victims. When the call first came in, it It was so close," concluded the sheriff. "Its really lucky we had 911. The 911 system has been on line in Kane Comity only since last July. |