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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS NEWS Western Rural Development Center Best in the 2001 in Salt Lake City West Conference May The needs of this county are A changing. We need to do something to direct our limited resources. I want to see this board Continued from Page 1 . The wildfires that occurred in focus on projects. were certainly a wake-u- p 2000 Earl Levanger updated the resident, wants to prepare a tourism based plan for Paria. Commission on fire protection call about the need to continue to address wildfire risks at the comHe had a report on tourism pre- issues. Karla Johnson reported there munity level. The increasing pared by Arizona State Univerof homes in sity. The report covered was a 57 voter turnout in Big number Coconino County and made rec- Water. The official canvass of forests of the west, as well as ommendations. The report was votes took place at noon. The new information about the high based on interviews with tour- vote was 130 to 73 in favor of fuel levels in these forests mean that summers like last year may ists. Gillespie said a formal remaining incorporated. All items on the consent very well become more frequent, agreement is needed with Page less so. and the Lake Powell area. agenda were approved. They rather than The ownership of the Lone included a business license for Fortunately Congress, agenRock Road was discussed. Com- Heartwater Farm, and summer cies, and forestry professionals have all risen to the challenge mission Chairman Judd said help for the Travel Council. with new initiatives and fund Weve discussed this with the Park Service several times, but have not formally filed. Each side claims ownership. Commissioner Crosby added that the Lone Rock Road is one of the 20 "k roads in the Quiet Title claims. Commission fire-pro- Commissioner Spencer 3 ssras ' com- mented that Kane County paved it and has maintained it. The Commission directed the County Attorney to check with the State , 'Vf'S ne 15-1- 6, ing. The challenge for community leaders and educators is to learn how to access these various programs so that resources are used efficiently. A workshop will showcase innovative programs and emerging initiatives that address community-based responses to wildp fire risks. It will be a opportunity to learn about new federal programs and successful local efforts from throughout the west. It will allow a very timely and low cost way for community lead one-sto- Having W-'- - V. v contact Kristin Mortenson via e-m-ail at karmsteadyahoo.com, or via or die Westphone at 208-756-696- 0, ern Rural Development Center at HYPERLINK mailto:wrdcext.usu.edu wrdcextusu.edu or more than branches and - Attorney Generals office and come back with recommenda- Vv ' 6600 ' s , tions for county action. Any discussion on the budget of the Monument Block Grant was tabled until the next meeting. Board appointments, recommended by the Cedar Mountain Fire Protection District, were approved. Brian Romney, Don Covert, Charles Brechler and Paul Hicks were each appointed for two years. Jim Matson, Vermillion Consulting, had the MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, draft for Kane County and Kanab City. Commission Chairman Judd stated, I want to see this move forward. I want to see us focus on some projects, for example: Kaneplex development. After a lengthy discussion on the size of the board, a five member board was approved. The Joint Economic Board will consist of three elected officials and each party, the county and city, will select one member at large. Commissioner Judd commented, If you have any questions or , 3100 '5'!'- ers to learn about community efforts from throughout the region, and return home with new ideas and an increased capacity to address wildfire risk in residential areas. 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