| OCR Text |
Show AUGUST 26, 1994 ; Badsge Cite Netws | PAGE 4 : | a ~ Agriculture Protection Around ~ The Five-County Area the Tyce Palmer, from Cedar City office of Color Country R C & D, addressed the Washington County Commission September 22 concerning the possible need to establish a county agriculture protection advisory board. No proposal has been submitted. said, "Large corporate farms are not currently an issue in this county. We are just talking about small operations, and quite _ frankly, | sympathize with their position." Earlier this month Palmer spoke to the Kane County Commission concerning the legislation. Palmer reported that Kane County was in the process of forming an Agriculture Sullivan, Commission Chairman, said he thinks it may be time planning committee wouldn't be for a review the and- zoning membership. "I against changes on that committee," he said. Booth Wallentine, Utah Farm Executive Vice Bureau President, county has the option of appointing board members said Farm Bureau supports the concept of the legislation. "It (17-41*.*) may need some refinements in the language," he said. He expressed confidence that the legislation, which is somewhat of a duplication of an Iowa program, could "We from positions other than be would like to get the ball rolling as soon as possible," the soil conservation board, and that would be his preference. "No proposal has been presented. Nuisance complaints have implemented However, John and Colette Wadsworth of Hurricane would like to submit a proposal to establish an agriculture protection area for their 50acre parcel of alfalfa hay in _ Washington County. Mrs. Wadsworth said. The Wadsworths first heard of the legislation when it was explained by Protection Advisory Board. _ Ray Lopeman, Kane County Commissioner, said his Warren not been a problem in Kane Peterson during a July 19 Utah Farm Bureau meeting County. In fact, the population could quadruple, in St. George. We just _ don't want to be forced to and it would still not be a deal with that sort of thing,” ~~ she said. The commissioners tabled the request for further investigation. Russell Gallian, Washington County | Commissioner and an attorney in private practice, | said the ordinance will probably be adopted in his county after jurisdiction has been clarified. "The law states that any owner is eligible, and then later states that protection area status may be reviewed if property is annexed. There are a substantial amount of small farms inside incorporated areas in Washington County. The law is just not clear about agriculture protection jurisdiction," he said. Gallian supports protection for farmers from encroachment by urbanization. However, he problem said. He as being waste of beneficial said legislation to slowly and. & WINDOW COVERINGS EVERY DAY SALE MINI BLINDS - PLEATED SHADES VERTICAE and CRYSTAL PLEAT his Vertical PVG:35" X 84" with Valance $85.00 Vertical Cloth #5" XX 84" with Valance $96.00 the Pleated Shade 48" X 48" $48.00 Pleated Shade 60" X 60" $66.00 Mini Blind 48" X 48" $43.00 Unlimited Selection of Patterns and Colors All Prices Include Installation LIFETIME WARRANTY commissioners — will meet with the soil conservation advisory boards at 1:00 p.m. on September 6 to discuss setting up an agriculture protection advisory board. The soil conservation boards are elected by local farmers. Members of the county planning and ALL CUSTOM DRAPERIES AND TOP TREATMENTS AT OUR EVERY DAY LOW PRICES Pleated Sheer 98" X 96" with Rods and Installation (off white) $199.00 Antique Satin 98" X 96" with Rods and Installation (over 100 colors) $290.00 ALL PRODUCT ARE ON DISPLAY AT OUR SHOWROOM CEDAR POINT MALL 491 SOUTH MAIN - #4 zoning CEDAR CITY committee, appointed by the commissioners, ~ Brittany McDermott | DIRECT DRAPERIES attention" of the Iron County Commission and the Garfield County Commission. Beaver County? The is- is ready for her very first day at school. office is currently "bringing the it carefully. here," Lopeman referred to the bill "worthless, and a time.” Palmer if would also have a voice in implementing — agriculture protection zones. Gary PHONE: 586-9695 TOLL FREE: 800-820-8898 ee |
