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Show Community Water Conservancy District receives grantfor masterplan By Todd Macfarlane On August 3rd, 1995, the Utah Permanent Community Impact Board (PCIB) awarded the Kane County Water Conservancy District (KCWCD) a matching grant in the amount of $58,750forpreparationofacomcounty-wid- e - water masterplan. According to the PCIB, which was very supportive of the proposal, Kane effort to prepare a ter masterplan is a very re- sourceful step that very few Utah have taken, and prob- ought to be undertaken by many more counties in the State, KCWCD sought the grant af-wa- - terdeterminingthat a long-terplanning effort for water devel- m own water resources, before they the study and prepare the rebecome subject to competing port. As an important part of the demands downstream. process, several public meetings In addition, since its creation will be held to discuss various almost three years ago, and bud- phases of the masterplan. The get limitations, KCWCD has re- - first meeting is a scoping meetceived requests to engage in a ing, in which the masterplan consultants would like to hear from myriad of different physical all interested parties, specifically ter projects, the necessity, ity and feasibility of which have including representatives from been very uncertain. A prime irrigation companies, municipaliexample involves proposed ties, and private water systems, ervoir sites on Kanab Creek. Al- regarding their concerns and though one particular site is very desires for development of the wa-prehensi- ve prior-resour- res-Count- ce ys attractive, and has been fully considered, a tentative termination has been made that in order to make the site more viable, it will first be necessary to engage in extensive watershed treatment measures in the per Kanab Creek drainage to duce erosion and siltation, which present serious obstacles to any significant projects Kanab Creek, involving Consequently, before tackling any further physical projects, the KCWCD board determined to undertake a study and pre-th- e pare a masterplan which ineludes the following components: The first phase of the study will be an extensive inventory of excare-Counti- es de-ab- ly up-opme- nt is seriously needed in County. The KCWCD board felt that development of a water masterplan was crucial for several reasons. First of all, during the decade from 1980 to 1990, by proportion to its popu- lation, Kane County was the third fastest growing county in state, behind only Washing- ton and Summit Counties. Al- though the growth rate may have slackened for the first several years of the 90s, even despite isting water resources and the closing ofseveral major area rights, including their employers, including Energy location(s), and present use(s) Fuels and Kaibab, the greater within the County. This will also Kane County area, like many include a basic analysis of counties in the State, is rent water infrastructure and presently experiencing record systems, to determine their making long term wa- - equacy to accommodate future ter planning critical. growth and development. The Despite Kane Countys own second phase will be to project healthy growth rate, however, it future water needs and demands is the even faster growth trends in the county, by specific area, of downstream counties, includ- - including Cedar Mountain, Long ing Washington County, Utah Valley and Big Water, as well as and Clark County, Nevada, Kanab. The third and final phase which create an even greater will be to develop, prioritize and need to develop and protect our study the feasibility of specific projects to meet the projected needs that are identified. The general objective is to develop a of 2 specific projects and re-Ka- on-strea- ne m cur-oth- ad-grow- masterplan. That first public scoping meeting has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 14th, at 7 p.m., in Kanab. In addition, the masterplan is an ongoing item of discussion at the regular monthly meetings of the Kane County Water Conservancy District, which are normally held on the second Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m. It should also be noted that following extensive remodeling, the business office of the Kane County Water Conservancy District will be moving within the next month to 34 North Main, in the Old Bybee Building, right next to Canyon Book and Supply, to space previously occupied by Bright Angel Laundry and the old dry cleaner. color into your own personal sense of style. The ColorLogic Glamour System from Mary Kay is a unique, personalized approach to selecting your most flattering glamour shades based on your skin tone, hair color, makeup preferences, wardrobe choices and lifestyle. Call today for a free consultation. ISlmarv kav E 1 BEAUTY ADVICE' QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT? taking the following common I PREGUNTAS S0BRE EL 5 DESARROLLO DE SU NINO? 3 I Watc fer opinions and assistance on Su and Chairman Tanna issues in an advisory capacity. Approval of Robert Johnson, Glover, Secretary , The regular meeting of the Kane County Water Conservancy District was held on July 13 at 8 p.m. Present were: Cloyd Chamberlain, Tony Chelewski, Item contract). Eric Loveless ofBcyle Engineering was present and after some discussion it was moved to accept the contract with the revisions discussed, including deletion of the 10 retention provision. Boyle asked for a list ofall water companies, special service districts, home owners associations, etc. of directors Item contract. This contract to Todd Macfarlane was renewed for SuTanna Glover, Mike Noel, Bob Johnson, Karl Heaton, Todd Macfarlane. There were no individuals present from the public. Agenda items 1, 2, and 3 were approval of June 8 and June 29 $30,000 per year. minutes and review of the financial statement of the District with item number of bills. Item 5 consisted of the Directors report. There was some discussion about the PTIF and the interest rates earned. A motion was made to fill out an application for the PTIF and then compare interest rates. The board was updated on the PCIB funding. A letter to the Item meeting locations. It was moved to pay mileage to directors who live outside of the area when they travel to board meetings, regardless of whether or not they request payment. Meeting dates and locations will be put on the next meetings agenda. Item 7: Johnson Canyon well pipeline. Further discussion was asked for this item. There is a desire to go up the canyon and develop a water system and pipe it down the canyon. This was delayed for future scrutiny. Bureau of Reclamation drafted by Macfarlane was reviewed and also a copy of the letter received from WCWCD. The next regular Item letter to the Bureau was okayed. meeting for the KCWCD board An offer is to be made to CORE was set for August 10 at 8 p.m. to attend our meetings and of-Meeting adjourned. 10-T- investment scheme, Some con artists will waste little or no time in easing their way into a religious circle. Find out who you are dealing with and what their background, if any, is sure-fir- e within the church. 4) As you would with any in- vestment offer, be sure to look closely at investments promoted to you by fellow members of the church. Exercise the same cau- tion and skepticism that you would when considering any other investment. The he that you are dealing with some one who is either grossly uninformed or a con artist, 6) Check out the promoter and the investment opportunity be-li- st fore money changes hands. 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