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Show V J A V. : Lakeside Review, Wednesday, August 13, 1986 t a wMsi-- Wf 3A ''iiwj.i ii i Jji'u Jv .ft mmwininiiywfywimuiiiiwwiwftMwiM ' ii'A more AHmiAnc mo laui vjjip on burn plant; no decision Layton BRYON SAXTON Review staff 'We are trying to look ahead for the youth and what the environmental issues are to them LAYTON The issue of whether the city should participate in a county burn plant versus the county landfill went another 15 rounds at a Layton City public hearing Thursday night ending in the same result. No decision. At the hearing Layton City councilmen took time to hear 10 area residents voice their opinions both pro and con on the environmental impact regarding both the landfill and the burn Layton Mayor Richard McKenzie The environmental issues are critical here, he said. One resident who questioned the idea of Layton City joining with the other cities to utilize the plant was Layton resident Ryan Harris. At the present time our landfill is operating profitable, Harris plant. The council held the hearing in order to obtain additional information from area residents on whether the city should join in the cost of the $54 million burn plant, or retain ownership in the north Davis landfill with Clear- said. Harris said Sweden has closed 28 burn plants similar to the one being constructed in Davis County because of the danger of toxic chemicals affecting babies. Harris went on to say one of the few burn plant he knows of that is profitable is in a much larger city then Layton. McKenzie said he has been provided with a list of burn plants that are operational in areas less populated then Layton. Bill Barnes, a resident in favor of the burn plant, said he was concerned with the pollution generated by landfills. In dumping garbage into the field City. A majority of Davis County cities have signed on to utilize the burn plant, which at the present time under construction. According to Solid Waste Management officais, the plant will burn 400 tons of garbage a day and will reduce the volume of waste eventually delivered at the North Area Refuse Disposal landfill by 85 to 90 percent. What we are trying to detern mine is the course of action City should follow, Layton City Mayor Richard McKenzie told the 20 residents in attenis 12-pa- ge Lay-to- dance. We are trying to look ahead for the youth and what the environmental issues are to them, McKenzie said. ground, there are many things people are not aware of, Barnes Taxes franchise tax and garbage rate as part of the citys 1986-8$767,000 general fund budget, up $74,000 from the 1985-8- 6 budge. Truit Heights residents also will pay more in taxes next year. The Fruit Heights City Council unanimously approved a property tax increase of 2.07 mills in a public hearing held Tuesday, From page said. generating 7 approximately $100,000 in revenue for the city. Residents will also be charged an extra 60 cents a month for garh cost from bage, a Waste Management of Ogden, the pass-throug- Aug. company that collects the citys City Council members unanimously approved the 4 percent wqw 5. The approved 2.07 mill property tax increase will take the current property tax rate to 11.27 mills, which is estimated to gen garbage. wpw. In 1776, the big issue was TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION! 1986, THAT'S STILL THE ISSUE IN SENATE DISTRICT 21.. IN In the last legislative session, Senator Wayment was absent for 40 of the votes. In 1985 she missed 20, and in 1983 she missed 24. For 550 votes those years, our district was not represented! ness. I recommend we (city) join the district and get as far away from the landfill business as we can, Hayes said. When Layton resident Gary Barlow asked the council for its opinion on the bum plant, McKenzie quickly responded with Im a whole lot for it." Other members of the council echoed McKenzies sentiments. Im leaning more towards going into the (burn plant) special service district, said Councilman Jerry Stevenson. There would be no more pollution from the plant then the landfill, Stevenson said. However, Councilman Kent Smith said he is not ready to join the district. You can never take a stand that will change tomorrow, Smith said. Councilman Bob Stevenson suggested the Layton City Council sit down with special service district officials in the near future to discuss the issues concerning Layton City residents. y The burn plant will become operational in June When we elect someone to be a State Senator, we have a right to expect that shell be present to vote on important public issues. Too many times, major Senate decisions about taxes, State finances, budgets, and vital grams have been made without Senator Wayments participation or vote. With only 29 Senators, vote can make a whale of a difference - but an empty chair cant influence debate: a Senator has to be there if our vote I I is to mean much! On each of the following major bills, Senator Wayments vote was AB- SENT. 25 (1982) - OIL & GAS SEVERANCE TAX increase, which would have made $36 million available to fund education and other vital programs. Had large oil companies been asked to pay a little more back in 1982, you wouldnt be asked to pay so much now. SB HB 41 (1983) - CHILD ABUSE AMENDMENTS, against child abuse and molestation. strengthening Utahs laws HB 219 (1983) - which put teeth into consumer protection laws prohibiting PYRAMID SALES SCHEMES, which have bilked thousands. 68 (1983) - which provided remedies for renters who are hassled about the return of SECURITY DEPOSITS. SB 334 (1983) - SCHOOL FINANCE ACT, which funded the basic school program. SB waste-to-energ- Human waste of any kind is a mess and many times pollution is IA irreversible, Barnes said pointing out Utah Lake as an example. The burn facility is being constructed, whether we join it or not, he said. Our land is at a premium, Barnes said. Other Layton residents also spoke in favor of the burn plant. Glen Hayes said both he and his neighbors in Rosewood Lane are in favor of joining the district and getting out of the dump busi- 2 3r qpntt 'r pw t "r xy HB 16 (1985) - DETECTION OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS, which goes after the 30,000 drivers in Utah who dont carry auto insurance. 1 erate approximately $23,000 from the 900 households within the city, said Belva Provost, city recorder for Fruit Heights. The revenue generated from the increase will go toward the citys deteriorating road conditions, Provost said. In March, more than 60 percent of the people polled in a city survey said they would approve a tax rate increase if the funds were dedicated to road improvements, she said. ' Jfi iMMimpugwfjiiiy 3? 97 (1984) - which funded the States FLOOD RELIEF program after the disastrous 1983 floods. SB of 87. K f- - 97 ( 1985) - WATER AND FLOOD FINANCING, which imposed a sales tax increase to fund flood control, and appropriate more than $96 million to specific flood control projects. SB (1985) - LOCAL OPTION SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES TAX, which proposed funding part of the local school program with a sales tax levy. SB 14 (1985) - a bill to help save the States largest property tax contributors Kennecott and Geneva Steel - by allowing a SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION ON POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT. SB 23 1 -- I HB 28 (1986) - changed the formula for SALES AND USE TAX ALLOCATION between the State and local governments. HB 172 (1986) - made it easier for persons to obtain permits to carry CONCEALED WEAPONS. 'I li ifltiiintiiiii Hi f v v if V ' In nht iYv ; v-- tYnmrirw byTi 'f 1 - HB 173 c the dk UUMl1111' jEomns Presents Landstrom's Origisia Black Hills Gold. Creation On August 2 to August 16th. Schubach Jewelers will feature a special showing of exquisite Landstrom's Original Black Hills Gold Creations Like the prospector of yesteryear, you will experience the excitement of discovery as you view this elegant, handcrafted gold jewelry, with the grape leaf design. non-smoki- ng (1986) - INDOOR CLEAN AIR AMENDMENTS, areas in public places. HB 204 (1986) aliens. which expanded - allowed POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS WEAPONS by HB 205 (1986) - required MANDATORY REPORTING OF DRUG ABUSE in schools. HB 373 (1986) - FUNDING FOR CAPITAL FACILITIES, which appropriated $24 million to various building projects. HB 401 (1986) - SCHOOL FINANCE ACT, which funded the basic school program. HB 402 (1986) - SCHOOL FINANCE MODIFICATIONS, which provided ind school programs. centives for year-roun- (I986( - APPROPRIATIONS ACT, which is the basic funding and for all government operations. budget SB 65 (1986) - Exempted attorneys and clergy from CHILD ABUSE REPORTING requirements. SB 96 (1986) - CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS ACT, which established a fund to pay at least minimal damages to crime victims. HB 403 bill III (1986) - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AWARD LIMITATIONS, which limited to $100,000 the amount a victim could recover for pain and suffering or disfigurement. IF YOU'D LIKE OUR 1 VOTE IN THE SENATE TO MAKE A SB DIFFERENCE ON THE BIG ISSUES, IT'S TIME TO ELECT A SENATOR WHO'LL BE THERE TO VOTE! tri-col- The entire 450 piece collection THIS YEAR, REPUBLICANS HAVE A CHOICE: Pings, Earrings. Necklaces. Tie Tacks, Belt Buckles be on display August 2nd thru August 16th. Contest! Enter to Win! will ' Were Giving away Mens & Ladies Black Hills Gold Rings! 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