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Show Thurda, Shopping Center Hospital Continued from page Continued from page 1 Another of the reasons for changing the status of the hospital is that the planned expansion of the hospital and ' the building of an facility Hatch met with the Council two weeks ago and presented his plan for the development of the property, complete with architect's renderings and blueprints of a proposed use plan. He indicated that the land would be completely developed within five years. Hatch offered several options which would guarantee that the property be developed. The shopping center would not come out of the ground this year," he I would indicated to the city, anticipate first occupancy in either 1982 or 1983." He spent most of the rest of the meeting explaining the reasons why the development couldn't proceed much faster than his plan. After that meeting, the Council gave the impression that they would make a decision at their next meeting. They didn't. In between the meetings, the council members considered the Hatch proposal with the help of their constituents. In addition, the city attorney, Dennis Draney, carefully looked over the proposal and came up with potential problems which needed to be addressed. At last Monday's meeting, the Council again met with Hatch. The meeting consisted of a question and answer session, with Hatch fielding most of the queries deftly. Much of the discussion centered on the use of the second phase of development. That phase calls for up to 100 units of stacked condominiums. The concern that prime commercial property be even partially developed into residential units nagged at the council members and at several among those attending the meeting. Hatch said that it would be to his benefit, as the developer, to put commercial buildings in the area, but he further indicated that it would be unlikely that the area could support commercial property only. Hatch finished his presentation by asking that a decision be made as soon as possible. His reasoning for expedition centered on his claimed attempt to put together several shopping centers around the state at the same time. He said that it would be easier to attract major tenants if they could be given a variety of choices. Councilman Gordie Harmston expressed the concern of most of the councilmen; We have some local pressure on this, he told Hatch, "but we hope that we can make a decision next week." Stewart's proposal is on the proverbial back burner while the council considers Hatchs plan. But it is obvious that their interest is being their closely considered, despite absence from recent council meetings. out-patie- nt in Duchesne, will force an expensive bonding situation upon tbe eounty. There is the possibility that a private hospital business can cone into the situation and accomplish the same goals without extending the county. One of the major obstacles to improved health care in the county was largely overcome last week when new hospital administrator Chad Evans met with Duchesne Mayor Ed Browning, former Chamber of Commerce president Terry Heaps, and Commissioner and former hospital board member Alton Moon. Their meeting was largely one of communication. All of those present expressed the interests of their constituencies with excellent results. Each who was at the meeting came away with a much better understanding of what is desired and needed in the area of health care in the county. It is generally agreed that the hospital must expand and that Duchesne will receive an facility and at least one doctor. The method by which both of those goals will be accomplished is still up in the air. Advance Health Care Systems has already met with the county commission and is aggressively attempting to sell their program. Alton Moon visited their headquarters in Salt Lake City last week. Representatives of the company traveled to the county the next day. There had been some concern that the eounty commission would make a decision with only a cursory examination of the alternatives, but according to all three commissioners, the Tuesday meeting was only one step in a thorough investigation of Advanced Health Care Systems and the several other companies which specialize in hospitals. At this point, the several groups concerned with the hospital, the Duchesne situation, and health care in the eounty, are generally agreed about what needs to be done. During the coming weeks the means toward the goals should become clearer. out-patie- Water Grant Continued from page 1 directly into the Tribe's pipe. It will be attached to the h main beyond a Y city's connection which also feeds other customers of the Tribal Water System. In addition to paying for the new line, the grant provides for the addition of better valves in various feeder, places along the city's h preliminary engineering of a proposed line to the tribe-- proposed White rocka Reservoir, and other improvements to . Roosevelt's delivery system Horrocks Engineering has handled the engineering of the project, with a general construction contractor soon to be selected. Work should begin this spring. Although the new line will not immediately increase the maximum flow from the tribe to Roosevelt, it will provide the reliability which has not always been available. Last summer the maximum flow of 0 gallons was maintained most of the time. The previous summer, there were periods when the flow was restricted to only about 900 gallons per minute. With the added line and the better valves, the maximum flow will be assured whenever it is needed. According to Vernon, the additions should take 'Care of Roosevelt Citys water needs until around 1986 or 1987. Maximum flow available to Roosevelt City from wells and the Tribe will be some 2700 gallons per minute. connect 18-in- Woman Dies Continued from poge s 1 died of a neck injury sustained in the . , 1 fall. ..' January 3 I'intah Basin Standard 15. 1981 ( DUCHESNE CO. COMMISSION) ( ROOSEVELT CITY COUNCIL '") According to unofficial minutes of the January 6 meeting of the Duchesne County Commission, the following business was transacted. Road repair and new snow plow It was agreed to haul shale on some Bridge land and Arcadia roads. Commissioner Moon stated the mine road is in need of some shale in one ares. He also inquired about an old narrow snow plow which the county no longer uses and the possibility of it becoming available for Duchesne City. The road supervisor said the snow plow as of no value to the road department and it was agreed that the city can have it Lynn also stated he had received permission from Orven Moon to remove shale from a knoll on his property. Either Orven or Alton Moon will go with Lynn to look at this site. Board reorganization Reidhead chairman Dennis L. Draney was appointed temporary chairman for the purpose of organizing the board. After discussion it was moved by Alton W. Moon and seconded by Loryn D. Ross that Jimmie N. Reidhead be appointed commission chairman for one year. Motion Tied. Chairman Reidhead assumed the position. Discussion was entered into relative and the to board appointments advisability of one commissioner being over the roads, rather than by districts, with decision being to have road responsibility by district. Board chairmen for the various departments were agreed on as follows: Weed Jimmie Reidhead Library Loryn Ross Health Loryn Ross Fair Alton Moon Alton Moon Hospital Loryn Ross Aging J. Reidhead Mosquito Abatement Alton Moon Planning & Zoning All Commissioners Water All Commissioners Roads Meeting dates were set for the first four Tuesdays of each month. Shale pit testing suggested Commissioner Reidhead suggested tests be run on the shale pits and consideration be given to crushing inch to gravel rather r than exclusively inch, especially when it is put on roads which will not be oiled immediately. He also recommended that shale and gravel be laid with sufficient water to insure a smooth surface and that equipment be purchased for the engineer to test materials before they are applied to the road. Mileage rate increased The mileage rate was set at .23 cents effective Jan. 1. Hospital equipment requested end denied Chad Evans, Administrator, and Edwin Hartman, radiologist, Duchesne County Hospital, informed the commissioners they are in need of an machine and prices are raising drastically each month. Edwin said a machine to inept their needs would cost 1170,000 now, but the price would be about $210,000 by the time the new hospital addition is approved and built. y unit They also said the portable has been condemned by the State and a new one would cost $32,000 with a possibility that a government grant f of may be approved to cover one-hal- three-quarte- y , the cost. Evans said they need two terminals with screens for their computer at a cost of about $3,400. They were informed the county has nothing in the 1981 budget for hospital equipment; but will pay the $10,000 in the 19S0 budget for indigent accounts and this can be used for equipment if it has not been dedicated for a specific purpose in the hospital's revenue budget. Hospital bond discussed Duchesne Mayor Ed Browning reported he had just talked with Chad Eans and Gordon Snow relative to i he proposed bond for the expansion of the county hospital and a clinic in Duchesne; and Burroughs, Smith, and Associates have reported the bond will be ready to put before the people in March. Browning also stated he has been in touch with Advanced Health Care Corp., which is interested in building an emergency medical center in Duchesne, hiring a doctor and nurse practitioner and establishing satellite units in Tabiona and Altamont, all of which will be tied into the county hospital. Fair chairman resigns his Ronald Peatross submitted resignation as Fair Board chairman. The commissioners expressed their appreciation for the work he has put into this project and the expansion of the programs and activities. Peatross said he felt consideration should be for this given to compensation chairman, as he has spent a great deal of time in this capacity. Courthouse repair Doug Taylor, foreman for Lawrence's Prudent Builders, was asked to find out the cost for removing the paneling and finishing that side of the hallway through the old commissioner's room to match the other side. He was also asked to get a price quotation for repairing the plaster and painting the halls in the older part of the courthouse. Milton paid for service It was moved by Loryn S. Ross and seconded by Alton N. Moon that Lynn W. Mi t ton be paid $1,430 for his services in representing Duchesne County in the tax case against Major Oil Corp. Motion carried. Bid accepted It was moved by Loryn S. Ross and seconded by Alton N. Moon that the bid of Leonard Ferguson to prepare and paint the outside of the ARC building at Roosevelt for $1,184.72 be accepted. Motion carried. Builders paid Iwrence's Prudent Builders partial payment request in the amount of $33,531.30 was approved for payment. Johnson Water to serve that portion of the City lying south of Pole Line Road as well as the area comprising a proposed Municipal Airport Subdivision (Industrial), which is also being considered for annexation. This agreement will continue until other arrangements are negotiated, based upon availability of and demand for water in those areas. Grant received The City has received a grant of $260,800 to install improvements on the City's Ute Tribe water line (Bennett Line). The improvements will be installed as soon as engineering will permit. Meeting announced Meetings of the Governor's Ad Hoc Water Committee and the construction of a reservoir for Roosevelt City, will be held at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 jp.m on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the City Council room. Award to be presented Roosevelt City will be presented an award for Community Progress Wed nesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Myton. According to Glen Vernon, the following items were discussed or acted upon at the Roosevelt City Council meeting Jan. 12. GoU course audit Chad Jacobsen of McNeil Duncan's CPA firm presented the report of a routine audit of the City Golf Course for the past season. The Council accepted the audit along with certain recommendations for administering the golf course fund. Old rodeo grounds derision delayed Jim Hatch met with the Council relative to his offer to purchase the old rodeo grounds from the City to develop a shopping center. The Council postponed a decision on the offer, pending further review by the City and the opportunity to properly review other offers. Water line improvements Rex Harrison met with the Council to present an engineering agreement for the Council's approval relative to the construction of improvements on the water transmission line from the Ute Indian Tribe. The agreement will be reviewed and signed if it is acceptable to the city. Harrison also reviewed his recommendations relative to a preliminary subdivision plat submitted by the Clark Construction Company. The Council agreed that the engineer's recommendations reflecting the City's subdivision ordinance would need to be met. Water service agreed upon Representatives from the Johnson Water Company met with the Council to discuss water service to certain areas to be annexed into the City. After review and discussion, the Council agreed, by motion, to allow Washington, D.C.'s park system covers more than 6,000 acres. Duchesne men plead guilty Destruction leads to fine A Roosevelt man has been fined pending restitution in a case of criminal mischief. Barry Helzer, 34, was arrested and charged with causing approximately $250 damage to an apartment from which he was evicted. According to Duchesne County Deputy Sheriff Gerry Ivie, Helzer was arrested at the residence owned by, John Wills. Damage included a chandelier which was ripped from the ceiling and miscellaneous damage to furnishings in the apartment. Arresting officers included Ivie, Deputy Merrill Capwell, and Roosevelt Police Sergeant Dave Holmes. Helzer was arrested at about 2 p.m. on the day of the incident, Jan. 7. Helzer was taken before Roosevelt Justice of the Peace John B. Gale the same day. Helzer plead guilty and was fined $299, part of which will be suspended pending restitution to the owner of the destroyed property. Two Duchesne men have been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Guy Howcroft, 24, and Glen Terry, 28, were arrested on the morning of Jan. 7 in their Duchesne motel room. According to Duchesne County Sheriff Gerry Ivie, the bust occurred when Ivie and Duchesne Police Officer Ralph Stansfield mode a visit to the room of the men on another matter. Ivie said that the law enforcement officers observed a roach dip" and small amounts of the drug on a table in the room. Howcroft and Terry, both oil field workers, appeared before Duchesne Justice of the Peace Keith Rowley later that day. Both men plead guilty and were each fined $150 and sentenced to 30 days in the Duchesne County Jail. The sentence was suspended on payment of the fine. "An unidentified elderly couple were on the scene of the accident They were alerted to the wreck by the crying of the little girL Upon looking over the edge of the embankment they found that the two year old had managed to climb to the top of the small canyon. According to Terry Lange, Wasatch County Hospital Administrator and Director of Ambulance Services, the effort of the little girl to climb out saved both her and her father's lives. Temperatures at the scene were far below freezing. Because of the remote location of the wreck. Trooper Giles didnt arrive on the scene until 10 p.m. the first 1300-140- shumwvs .1 Phone Newt Items 722-513- 1 NOW WEIGHT &OAFT WATCHERS MAC. DINNERS TURNS A- - VW46-TIE- S 3? 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