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Show News SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MAY141f7 Commission deals with plethora of county issues By Carol Sullivan At the May 5 county commission meeting, several members of the KHS Booster Club, with Barbara Button as spokeswoman, told of how they wanted to have a demolition derby in the new arena on July 4th. The club offered to do what is necessary to make the arena safe for horses with tires, sand and after the derby, clean-up- . Lynette Jones, speaking for the Rodeo Association, in the process of Were said, hauling chips and sand will defeat the purpose. Commissioners expressed concern about foreign objects like metal being left behind that could hurt a horse. According to Button, all Utah counties allow demolition derbies in arenas. It was decided to call a special meeting of the Transportation and Recreation Beard and have them make the final decision on whatever stipulations they feel are necessary and the Booster Club .will plan to .go ' Tri-Vall- ey Lot 199 in Peter McCalls ing except in case of a tie. A commissioner will also serve on Subdivision wants a final inspecthe board. Jerry Olson was ap- tion. Building Inspector Fittings pointed to replace Pete said that they never called for Vermillion until December 31, an inspection during the build1999. John Yenter was ap- ing process and he will not inpointed as the sixth board mem- spect because he does not know ber and his term will expire in what is within the walls. The 2000. inspector claims the home was Richard Negus appeared to built illegally. thank the commissioners for On a Board of Equalization sending him to the Disabilities request, the New Paria Water Conference in Salt Lake City. Company requested a tax exNegus requested permission to empt status after the deadline. explore possibilities for a Dis- The motion to deny the request abilities Advisory Council in and resubmit next year in a Kane County, which was timely manner carried unanimously. granted. The Kanab City Council, repOn another subject, Negus said he wants to counteract mis- resented by Mayor Adams, information about 2477 roads. Councilman Holland and Councilman Henderson met with the Several groups, ( Four-WheDrive Organizations) were in commissioners to request that Kane County on May 7 to take the County hire an Engineer that route descriptions and photo- the city could utilize on a per-jo-b basis. graphs. Communities on the corridor The concern was expressed that follow Highway. 89 qualify that in the past, there has been for an Enteprise Zone. Appli- conflicts of interest. Commiscations are. available to be de- sioner Carroll said that by comclared ah enterprise zone. Each bining money, it would be a community needs to make their good wage paying job for a perown application, specifically son in the county, And it would Alton, Glendale, Orderville and save taxpayer dollars. CommisBig Water. They cannot be sioner Judd added,if we do it lumped into the county. The properly and draw a contract motion was to put a resolution carefully, it will be a win-wi- n to amend the inter-loccoo- situation. "Other counties, like peration agreement on the 19. for have done this sucGarfield, May agenda Dave Owens, Data Process- cessfully, said city manager ing, reported on a printer for tax notices that folds and seals. See COMMISSION, Page 5 If we go to the new PC system, we will do away with maintenance. The county will save a . al end of May. Verlin Smith, BLM, had several issues to discuss. Smith indicated that signs will be posted that say you are entering the monument Smith also presented a map where the signs will be posted and showed what the signs will look like. The major ones will be 11 x 11 inches and the minor signs will be half that size. Traffic counters have been installed on several roads. The commissioners requested a legend for the map. The BLM has about to help with noxious weed spraying. Finally, the BLM has a road trespass problem with Donna Whitsoe and John Whitney at Elephant Cove out on the Sands. Smith indicated the BLM will be working with them on a trespass suit and restoration. The Glen Canyon Special Service District was changed from a five member to a six member board with the chairman not vot $8-10,0- & O i p fV o G t) el ahead witlr the derby. The Board met over the weekend and stipulated that the Booster Club will pay a fee for use, haul in sand to use as a burm and take care of clean-uThe roads department is selltruck and ing an old pick-u- p getting a new one. Commissioner Crosby suggested Raymond Chavez in the Building and Grounds Department, buy it. Roads department supervisor Lou Pratt will get bids on a new truck. Pratt asked about getting an XLT package. Without this package a vehicle lot by upgrading hardware. will probably have to be ordered. Owens continued that the toChavez will need a truck by the tal package would be a $50,000 p. 3 proposition, most of it hardware. Owens also indicated that they have about 70 of the money needed. The Commissioners told him to continue working on quotes and come to the next meeting with some options. Dirk Clawson and Dale Clarkson, want to set a public hearing for J une 9 at the regular commission meeting for 10:30 a.m. The reason is to change lots in Deer Springs from 20 to 10 acres if the owner wants to. Owners will be able to divide if they want to, but are not obligated to change if they do not want to. The motion carried to set the hearing for June 9. Jerry Fittings, Building Inspector, said that Scott M&rrott, east of Stamping Up, wants to haul water hill time, however water rights do come with the property. The commission said no. 54 VeV' -- - Best "old Mends new bidding to accomodate ekterty" dogs was dedicated at a May 10 ribbon aMttog ceremony at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Dog director Faith Maloney said that the fadOty, primarily funded by a grant and large private donations, wouto offer the okler animals more comfort in their later years. A Playday at Red Rock Cowboy Festival This Saturday, May 17, at the Kaneplex Arena in Kanab at 10 a.m. sharp. The Playday is sponsored by Color Country Dusters 17-3and 40 & riding club. It is for all ages: 10 & under, over. Sign-u- p starts at 8 a.m., and you must be registered by 9:30. Entry fees are $4 for 11 and up, $3 for 10 and under. There is a $1 gate fee for each horse. Jackpot to top three in each event with a prize drawing at the end of the day. All entries are eligible. Events include: Egg & spoon, water race, donut race, suit case race, flag race, barrels, and poles. For more information call Linda Alvey at 644-211- 2 (home) or 11-1- 6, 644-537- 3 (work). 54 54 its eeiie mas ( Rodeo brings you the Wests most Western activity as the 1997 Rodeo season kicks off in Kanab. This Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17, Queen Alicia Button and Princess Andrea La Corti welcome you to two evenings of Bareback, Bull riding, Roping and all the events that go into making up a Rodeo. This sport grew out of the cowboys daily chores at the ranch. If you have out of town or overseas guests, treat them to an evening they will never forget Motel operators -make sure your guests are aware of this most American event. The Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. each evening at the new Kaneplex rodeo grounds on the land fill road. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids under 1 2. See you at the rodeo! Tri Valley RODEO THAT'S A LOT OF BULL! mm 9, |