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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1999 Commissioners decide to Jail Continued from Page address immediate needs this facility up to 1 code and it is too costly. With all the letters in the paper, I have never heard a remedy, just complaints. The 85 vote was not to raise taxes. But crime is not going to stop. Commissioner Crosby added, The bottom line is the public does not like jails. But it is a fact of life. Another issue is location. People dont like the idea of a jail out ing were frustrated the ComThe Commission presented mission wasnt heeding the a plan at its November 15 pub- peoples wishes expressed lic facility hearing to start a during the recent election, two month process to gather when a bond referendum to solid figures and involve the build a new jail was soundly public in the needs at the Kane defeated. The Commission basically County JaiLThe Commission asked audience members to said some issues had to be adsign up for committees to re- dressed at the current jail that search site, social and economic would be extremely costly. After presenting a band-ai- d impacts of building a new jail. Security issues at the jail solution for some things that will be addressed immediately ail the jail, Commissioner to ensure the staffs safety and Crosby said, This if not by soluto limit the countys potential any means a long-tertion. (See entire story in next for liability. Several attendingthe meet week's Southern Utah News.) By Dixie Brunner east. The Commission decided to investigate what security measures are necessary for ti. current facility and to check into revenue bonds. Feasibility com- m mittees will seek solutions rather than complaints. The Commission is concerned that ,7uyyzy iJAzzzAyyiiizy legally if you know you have a problem and do nothing about it, you are liable. A special commission meeting was scheduled for November 15. The Commissioners directed Lou Pratt and Attorney Winchester to draft a letter to The BLM for reimbursement on roads the county has been maintaining. These are roads the ranchers use and need. Meeting dates will be set for department heads and commissioners to review next years budget. The Kanab Back Packers LLP, water quality study. Second, residents have expressed concern that septic systems will impact their water, especially since there are more long term residents. A sewage system is needed. On Cedar Mountain, We have reached capacity. The Health Department requested directions from the county on septic systems. East ofKanab to Johnson Canyon will also eventually need a sewer system. The Commission approved a request by Earl Levanger, Fire Marshall, for the purchase of a repeater. The money will come who purchased the Old Hospi- from the Fire Suppression budtal, will check with the city for a get. That will correct some probvariance and work out a com- lems with radio frequencies. promise with the BLM in the old There is a problem getting a fire clinic for additional parking fer engine to remote areas. Levanger both. Attorney Winchester will also requested an ATV to get to work this out with the appropri- smaller fires before they become ate parties. big fires. The Commission voted Kevin Heaton, County Exten- to go to bid on it and evaluate at sion Agent, wants a livestock fa- the next commission meeting. cility near the rodeo grounds in i It Kanepiex, to be used the local WISH FFA and that will provide a for kids to raise livestock place for shows and a place to board horses for rodeo, etc. The County Vs will check on grants. Heaton also i asked where Utah State Univer, rf,,. sity will fit in with the GSENM. i ti Heaton will do an economic ims pact study on local communities. 4 t There will be no cost to the county 4i for this study. 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Several counties built larger facilities than they actually needed, counting, bn getting state prisoners to help offset building and operating expenses. The state hasnt provided the inmates as anticipated, leaving numerous counties with a very large hole in their budget. He expressed concern for small counties such as Daggett and Garfield which simply dont have the tax base to support the larger facilities. Gunnision is talking g about a brand new facility there. When asked why there were fewer state prisoners Hatch reseveral sponded, years ago contributed significantly to our jail needs. Weve overbuilt, and now our crime rate is dropping. N obody can figure out why, said Hatch. In other school board action: - - The school will be having a turkey hunt and a talent show in the next few weeks. Sub for Santa is also being planned. Superintendent Johnson said the annual district progress report was currently in progress. District enrollment was at 1384. KES has lost 11, students and KHS has lost seven. Weve had moth-ballin- U'V' s fl S cuez yezzz.. eez H A, Wzze ue enjoy zxzzuiny ize oyzizziizy o .7iaizA io cm. zee aio Aiaie Cozzny. uze a zizz yzzzz o out Mae)). nozv Act jozz, Ae zaizzn) o o oez a yzezizz Aoizuy V) a tizzy o kyny, ijizin you , u e u ouz 1eajc i $ 4 oj izc aziii j yjnizz Aozznio o I A) ycat. We uze izunAu zzz muon yzzozizn 0 of different projects going on. several families move in which has offset the district from having a big decline, said Johnson. The new KMS emergency access road was once again discussed at length by the Board and property owner Ron Parker. No agreement was reached concerning a sale andor land trade with Mr. Parker. More discussion was planned. Superintendent Bob Johnson said that our districts test scores were better than the majority of other counties in the state. Big Water tech ed. addition was discussed. The Board decided to hold firm to their initial $250,000 budget for the project. Cole Houstons Eagle Scout project, a high school concession stand, was approved after a minor debate about location. |