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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 stated that due to budget conBy Carol Sullivan As a result of the February 10, straints in the county and with a 2000, Jail Steering Committee possible tax increase, they hate recommendations for compli- to see this as an issue. Kirk ance, 11 areas in violation were Heaton, Marie Mousau, Ver addressed at the February 14, Jean Caruso and Karla Johnson 2000, Kane County Commission wanted it on record that their Meeting. Deputy Boone names be withdrawn from an Robertson had collected some increase. All felt it should be a bids and Figures. The total came part of the budget process. Ray to approximately $108,000. The Spencer said that elected offCommissioners voted to start a icials salaries should be on hold. priority list on addressing the Elected officials are within reaissues and begin the process of son, according to my interpretation of the UAC report on salacompliance immediately. 1. Sally Portcameras $15,416, ries. Salary should be with the Door $850, Fencing $9,500 (elec- position and not for the person. Others present made the comtrical not included) 2. Staff $54,000 (for double ment, this is a cost of living increase, not a salary increase. A coverage) 3. Medication dispensers - al- motion to review the 3Pc salary for elected officials at the budget ready completed 4. Weapons Lockers $200 opening in June and that it be 5. Sewer drainage P traps retroactive if decided upon $800 passed unanimously. Another 6. Heating for the womens motion to hold a public hearing side $10,000. at the next Commission meet7. Fire Alarms $4,000 ing for the attorneys salary 8. Exercise yard fencing $50 passed unanimously. Commi9. Inmates with infectious dis- ssioner Crosby stated, Dont come back three years from now eases will be transported. 10. Showers in the trustee cell, and claim youve been ne$12,000 glected. 11. Perimeter doors and secuMoving on to other business, rity, will be addressed with the Lloyd Heyborn was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Planning doors and camera in 1. Commissioner Crosby would Commission. like to address every recommenA public hearing was held for dation except 2, which is staff- the Duck Creek Pines Condos. ing, at this time. These things Barry Clarkson, attorney, said cannot go away and must be that everyone involved has addressed.. Crosby expressed signed off for the Movie Ranch concern about the money since Subdivision and the extended only $50,000 was in the budget. plan is ready to be recorded. We did not anticipate the addi- The Commissioners approved tional shower and additional the Duck Creek Pines Condostaff. Commissioner Judd re- miniums as a planned unit dequested a report for the citizens velopment within a commerto show that the county has cial zone. The county approved $2000 recognized the state recommendations and show the steps the for the installation of an inspeccounty is taking for compliance. tion ramp at the port of entry. We need to show what the comJim Pardee was reappointed decito the Western Kane County Spemission is facing and why sions are made. This is the first cial Service District. Due to an error in the salary step if we are going to retain this advertised, the position for facility. On other issues, the Commis- Strike Force will be sion would like a $30,000 bond at grade 20A. Commisfrom a timber company for dam- sioner Crosby was assigned to age. The county would like to survey the upstairs area and protect the new chip and seal on make recommendations. The Strike Force wants to relocate the North Fork Road. The hiring of a building in- there and save paying rent. Dave Owens requested that spector was tabled until the next Richard Negus be appointed to commission meeting. The issue of a 3 salary for chase down the paperwork on elected officials brought some the radio repeaters. The Pink interestingcomments. Commis- Cliffs and the Vermillion Comsioner Crosby indicated that the munication sites will be the excounty had attempted to bring tent of the project. The money, job parity to county employees. $1,000, is already budgeted. AtThat was not done for elected torney Colin Winchester will officials. They have had no in- write up a contract agreement crease for the past four years. for job scope between Richard .... Several elected officials present ,eguapd.the county., . Karl Heaton was to the Water Conservancy Dis- trict. AMOU (Memorandum of Un- derstanding) between the Kane County and Kanab City regarding the joint development of Kaneplex was approved. Commissioner Judd requested that Kanab City and the County Planning Commission" work toward compatibility on ordinances. The Commission also approved to contract with Jones DeMille for an aerial photo and prepare an exhibit map of Kaneplex for contours, and include target layout and section corner ties with recommendations for roads, water, se wer and irrigation water. Business licenses for Buffalo Bistro and Marcan Sound were Town of Fredonia wins award approved. Terril Honey , President of The Mayor Joy Jordan just returned from Laughhn, Nevada where the Town of People for the USA, reported on Fredonia was given one of five annual awards from the Water Infrastructure their meeting with Governor Finance Authority of the State ofArizona: Project of the Year, 1999. For the . Leavitt at the State Capital. Honey said that all avenues have been exhausted except for litigation. Honey also said the PFUSA have requested County Road Supervisor Lou Pratt to prioritize roads. Commissioner Crosby replied, Im sure that will turn out similar to the Title V road plan the county was working on. The deadline for comments on the Zion National Park Plan is February 29, 2000. people they put together to work on their Wastewater Project. Dunns tour stops in Kane County Donald Dunn, Utahs Third Congressional candidate, embarks on a y listening tour of the district. He will stop at the Kane County Court House Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Dunn encourages community attendance and is looking forward to hearing the concerns of Kane County resi 17-da- dents as well as the surrounding areas. Dunn said, I am anxious and excited to begin my tour. The people of Utahs third district have not been heard in the past three years. That has to change. I am going on tour so I can better know and understand the wants and needs of the people. |