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Show VOL 2, NO. 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY SERVING WEST VALLEY CITY, KEARNS AND MAGNA 7, 1982 FIFTEEN CENTS Price, Mackay, Wagstaff step down New WVC council inaugurated By REGINA COATS Times Staff WEST CITY-- An VALLEY inauguration ceremony marked the close of West Valley Citys old government Monday as Mayor Henry Price and commissioners Renee Mackay and Jerald Wagstaff stepped town from their positions to make room for the new city council form of goveremotion-charge- d V' feV A Valley City is unique because it has no colleges, tourist attractions or downtown business areas. Price said West Valley City was founded by those seeking ways of bringing happiness to its people by bringing government closer to them. He said those originally opposed to incorporation of the city were not unlike early Americans, some of whom were opposed W breaking tics with England but later ran successfully for office under the new form of government. nment. Both outgoing mayor Henry Price and incoming mayor Gerald Maloney made , Police Chief David C. Campbell emotional speeches before the sparse crowd gathered in the Granger High presented Price, Mackay, and Wagstaff with plaques of appreciation and read a School auditorium for the noon resolution recognizing their vision and program. ceremonies unique contributions to West Valley Saying inauguration heralded a new form of government but City as its founding fathers. We are inheriting a city that is not a second beginning for West Valley fiscally sound, and there is no more fit City, former Mayor Henry Price called it a healthy city that continues to grow. if Cl Granger High Schools Madrigals present a rousing rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The students were part of this weeks inauguration ceremonies for West Valley Citys new mayor and six councilmen. The group is directed by Christy Olsen. (Photo by Regina Coats) ting tribute than that to the past comsaid new Mayor Maloney. mission, He pointed out the large number of candidates in the past city election and said he hoped future elections would see as much community participation. The oath of office was administered by David K. Winder, United States District Judge to Mayor Maloney and councilmen Brent F. Anderson, Larry D. Bunkall, Michael R. Lmblcy, Jay G. Jackson, Quentin C. Winder and Claude L. Jones. Musical numbers were provided by the Cyprus High Madrigals, directed by Cynthia Swan, and the Granger High Madrigals, directed by Christy Olsen. I he Law Enforcement Specialty Post 955 posted and retrieved the colors. West Valley police chaplain Richard A. Amos offered an opening prayer. Our department heads are both competent and dedicated, he said. Price wished the new council men and utmost of success in mayor the He said West fulfilling your duties. New code to clarify Ethics Committee rules PROVO Representative Lee Farh nsworth County) has filed a resolution in the State House of Representatives to clarify rules of ethical procedure for state legislators. The proposal is divided into two major parts: (1) to clearly define what would constitute unethical behavior on the part of state legislators in a Code of Official Conduct and (2) to provide for rules of procedure to be followed by (R.-Uta- a newly created Ethics Committee. The Code of Official Conduct provides for both positive behavior to be encouraged and negative behavior to be prohibited in the interest of fairness in conducting the legislative affirs of the state. Members are expected to conduct themselves... in a manner which will reflect credibility on the legislature... Prohibitions include such things as (1) acceptance of gifts with a value in excess of $35 from lobbyists and others with direct political interests; (2) acceptance of compensation for influence improperly exerted; (3) commingling of political funds with personal funds; (4) the use of official position to secure priveleges for themselves or others; and (5) acceptance of payments for speeches or articles beyond usual and customary payments. According to Farnsworth, a member of the Rules and Ethics Committee and Majority W'hip, the Code would also require members who receive compensation from lobby organizations to supplement their reduced salary while in sessions, and for whom they do not ordinarily work, to report the source of the additional income. Legislators employed by political subdivisions of the state, including school districts, also would be required to report if they receive supplements to their legislative salaries. It is not the purpose of these provisions to prohibit such supplementing of salaries, but rather it is to inform both their legislative colleagues and the Farnsworth public of such payments, current Ethics Committees are that they give the majority party a majority also on the committee. Following the pattern of the U.S. Congress, this resolution will establish a truly bipartisan committee, with four members from each party selected by their respective leaders at the beginning of each new session. There is no provided for, so a majority vote for any action will always by bipartisan in nature. A second criticism levelled was that the meeting of the Ethics Committee last summer was closed to the public and press. 1 think that people have misunderstood that a basic tenet of American justice is that trials are not conducted until either the county prosecutor or a second phase. The second phase is the disciplinary hearing which is open to the public and the press. In this phase the committee counsel acts as the prosecutor and presents witnesses and evidence on the charges. The accused then offers witnesses and evidence in defense, with aid of counsel. The purpose of this phase is to determine what action should be recommended to the Senate or House where a count is proved as determined by a majority vote. The possible recommendations in- clude: (1) a reprimand for a serious violation; (2) censure for a more serious violation; (3) expulsion lor a most serious violation; (4) a fine, which might be appropriate when a financial benefit was received by the accused; or (5) a denial or limitation of some right, power, privilege or immunity enjoyed PLEASE TERN TO PAGE 2 WVC police have busy holiday weekend with drug seizure, robberies, accident Eve after undercover officers Gas station robbed firearms were inside. WEST VALLEY CITY Rainbow Oil gas station, 4055 West 4100 South, was robbed Dec. 30 at 9 p.m. by a white male. The man, about 25 years of age, went south on foot into the Karen Lee apartment complex, with $170 in cash from the station. The station attendant had just made a drop in the safe when the suspect opened the window, pointed a gun at the attendant, and demanded the money, said police. No one was injured in the robbery. Other witnesses in the area said they saw a man fitting the suspects description get into a car in the area a short time after the robbery occured, said police. Suspect arrested for arson, drug charges and homicide WEST VALLEY CITY-W- est received information that drugs and stolen Valley searpolice detectives served a One of the major criticisms of the ch warrant at 10:30 p.m. on Christmas said grand jury determines that there is sufficient evidence. We met for that very purpose to determine if, among all the wild charges, any were substantiated said Farnsworth. with evidence, The new rules call for three separate phases for hearings and determinations. The first phase is to hear complaints under oath and in writing, with evidence, to determine if they fit within the Code of Official Conduct, and then to allow a response from the accused. This is the If the preliminary inquiry. committee feels it is warranted, it can vote by majority vote to move to the West Valley officers also had infor- mation that a fugitive wanted for the July 1980 firebombing of a South Salt Lake home was also inside the residence, 2821 South Adams Street, said police. Darren N. Gruber, 23, was arrested inside the home for attempted homicide and aggravated arson. He was also booked into the Salt Lake County jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and receiving stolen property. Marijuana $1 and LSD worth about ,500 were seized in the search. Carole Talboe dies in car-pedestri- an accident WEST VALLEY CITY A Valley City woman died Tuesday, 29, of injuries received when a car her as she crossed 2700 West. Carole M. Talboe, 48, 2830 West Dec. struck South 2600 West, was struck by a 1973 Mercury driven by Bruce Jones, Salt Lake City. Tolboe was carrying sacks of groceries in both arms as she crossed the street. She was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection when the accident occurred, police said. Jones told police he locked his brakes and tried to miss Tolboe, but she walked into the street directly in front of his car. Tolboe was transported from the scene of the accident to Valley West Hospital, where she died two hours later, at 9:20 p.m. Circle K held up WEST VALLEY CITY Two male Mexicans robbed a Circle K sales clerk and held his two sons at gunpoint Dec. 28. The men took approximately $190 in cash and left Northeast on foot, wearing ski masks and gloves, said police. No one was injured during the robbery which occurred at 11:20 p.m. at Circle K, 4649 South 4800 West. Former mayor Henry Price and his wife share a handclasp and a few tears as marks the conclusion the rousing strains of Ihe Battle Hymn of Republic of Monday's inauguration ceremonies. $ '4 , |
