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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. August 24. 1993 - Page 9 IflimtM from cmtimllM. numtlng August 11 Present: Chairman B. Curtis Dsstrup, Commissioners Rick T. Reynolds and Lany & Boss, and Clerk Pat Stratton. Bond Mettor Leon PQUngim:Su- pervisor Pillingim advised ths eonunis-aio- n ho was sending alstter to Roosevelt City officials concerning crossing permits and proper signing on the toad system. Mr. FOUngim is concerned that Roosevelt City has (ailed toscounty road, and they are not signing thdrwork sites in compliance to M.U.T.CD. or D.O.T. standards and regulations. , Mr. Pillingim also gave ths needy written utility crossing permit to the commieaion for their review and suggestion. The commission approved the new permit with the suggested word change in the second paragraph to responsibla from required, and in 6, the insertion of the word Tot" before expenses, and finally , the addition of a 8 to read, the county does not supersede state or fed. eral spedflcationa or regulations, Office manager Nancy Bird gave the commission information on the county road system for their study and review. SuperviaorPillingimadvised the commission that the mad chips left at the crushing site for the Arcadia Road project met specifications, so they will be chased from Burdick Paving. Their is appraximately4,000 ton to be purchased at $8.00 per ton. Commissioner Boas commented to Mr. Fillingim that nothing Author needs to be done to address ths concerns of Darryl North until a decision on a sprinkler system ia mads. Mayor RoJeanAddley has requested that Duchesne City would like to rent the county's chipping machino.Thecom-mioaio-n consented with the stipulation that the countsopera tor would operate the machine and that the county's expenses would be covered by the city. The county will rent the chipping machine to the city and trade truck uaehour for hour in the agreement Supervisor Fillingim mentioned he would have to lay off tern of Mb OJ.T. summer employed workers because of Ms dedining budget The CoHsmlaeiona Separated to Consult With Their Respective Department Beads: Auditor - Vouchers Tax Adjustments: Deputy Auditor Marilyn Neilson submitted the weekly vouchers for the commission'll review. Commissioner Reynolds suggested that the county budget have a line item added for environmental expenses. Commissioner Ross suggested that the Bingham Environmental voucher be charged to the Budding and Grounda budget for thia year. County plannerJack Wood was asked to died: surrounding cities Aw better hotel rates for Ms upcoming computer seminar in Laa Vegas. Commissioner Reynolds motioned that ths vouchers be approved for payment. Commissioner Roes seconded. Motion carried. Commissioner Ross motioned that Card Casey be approved for part time employment in the county deik's office. Commissioner Reynolds seconded. Motion carried. School District Representative Larry Abplanalp Dropped in to Offer Some Four Foot Floreecent Light Bulbs for the County's Use. The Their Old Fixtures, Now Holds the Bulbs and Surplus: The commission expressed their appreciation and accepted the offer. The Commission Changed the Monthly Luncheon Executive Staff Meetings From the Noon Hour to an Hour Session in the Morning Once a Month. The change was made to defer the expense of the luncheon and also not to infringe on the lunch break of employed department heads that an paid on an hourly basis. Aid Mutual Aid Agreement-Mutua- l George Agreement representative Adams presented a draft of the MAA between Carbon and Duchesne counties far the cocnmiision,i review and approval. After the mmmissinn had rerierriii the that the agreement be accepted as written between Duchesne and Carbon County. Commissioner Reynolds seconded. The motion carried. Lunch and Will Ronnavone for One Last Agenda Item at MM psu The commission willconhictaBoardofEqual-ixatio- n hearing from 1:00 p.m. till faOO f The Service Members Occupation- Budge, PretJect Engi- neer. Intrwduction of Resolution to Establish e Special Sorvlcs District to Replace FTulUaniFs Water District: Present far discussion wars County attorney Herbert GiUeepie, Jeff Budge, Gay Taylor and Ron Bweei. After hearing farm the two concerned citizene who Btttndfd rnnmitvion moating the mm mission told Mr. Budgt that before they would consider a resolution to establish a apodal service district for the replacement of the Fruitland Water District, they would like support often percent of the water districftelectorste or ten pen-an- t ofthe owners ofthc total lend in the proposed district Mr. Taylor and Mr. Sweat expressed to them that they had noknowledge ofths establishment ofthe Bpedd District prior to hiving road it vrould bo an agenda item in the Uintah Baain Standard. The commission would like to see the district's board hold a public meetingto inform the pnblk shout ths existing problems ofths district end the reasons for the eonsidemtioa of a Special District It's the rrnnmis linns desire to support whatever an informed dtisenry wants. The Department of Veterana Affairs Salt Lake (Sty Regional Office announced that military veterans who served in World War I are eligible to receive a medal commemorating their wartime service on the 75th anniversary of "The medal is intanded for every living UJS. veteran who served in World War I," said Douglas Wadsworth, VA Regional Office Director. "We will be responsible for receiving and veritying requests for the medal and presenting the medals to requesting veterans." As of June, 27 WWI veterans were currently receiving VA pension or compensation benefits in Utah. It is estimated that there are approximately 175 living WWI veterans still residing in Utah. . . n M al Conversion and Training Act (SMOCTA) is aimed at veterans discharged after August 1, 1990, who have had difficulty getting steady work. Jointly implemented by the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, the program will pay wage reimbursement! up to 910,000 to employer! who establish approved training end offer prospects of long-teremployment. Reimbursement of up to $12,000 ie available for ' training certain disabled veterans. also provide educational, vocational and readjustment counaeling to qualified veterana who are interested in these services. The Department of Defense is folding $75 million earmarked for employers who provide jobs to qualified veterans. To quality, a veteran must have been honorably discharged from active military service after August 1, 1990 and served for more than 90 days, unless discharged earlier disabilibecause of ty. Eligibility is then baaed on either the Defense Department determination that the veteran's primary or service-connecte- d preceding application. Eligibility also is extended to veterans discharged after August 1, 1990, who have a VA disability rating of 80 percent or more. service-connecte- d Employers can apply to participate in SMOCTA by contacting the nearest employment or job service office for details, applications and assistance in establi shi ng approved training programs. Veterans also may contact their nearest employment or job service office for assistance, or contact the Salt Lake Regional Office at 125 South State Street, Salt Lake. The telephone number of the regional office is e telephone service is available throughout Utah at 524-596-0. Toll-fre- m This program not only provides Jabs for veterans, but it also provides and excellent opportunity for employers, including mall businesses, to add employees to their workforce and get help in offsetting training costa at the same time," said Mr. Wadsworth. VA will perform program adminis- tration activities along with the Department of Labor. VA, through the Salt Lake Regional Office, will World War I veterans eligible to receive medal , lrMWM Recent veterans whose military skills don't readily transfer to civilian jobe may now get help from n new federal training program that will pgy certain coda to partidpating private employers, said Douglas Wadsworth, director of the VA Regional Office in Salt Lake. Tkuttland Water District-Jef- the event Klri'PlW Program to provide jobs for new veterans secondary military occupational specialty is not readily transferable to ths civilian workforce, or the veteran ie unemployed at the time of application and for at least sight of the 15 weeks immediately Designed by the UJS. Army Institute of Heraldry, the medal is sponsored by ths Chicago-baseMcCormick Tribune Foundation and is being presented to veterana under the auspices of the Department of Defense and Veterana Affaire VA will begin distributing the medals September 1. "We plan to have the vast majority of the medals distributed by Veterana Day, which this year happens to be the 75 anniversary ofths Armistice that ended World War I," said Wadsworth. To receive the medal, World War I veterans or their representatives can obtain an application by visiting the Salt Lake City VA Regional Office by celling the VA at or if outride the Salt Lake service is available at area e d 524-59- 60 Duchesne and surrounding areas NATIONAL POW WOW--F- L will be host to the National Native American Warriors Veterans Memorial Fow Wow and Conference August 27, 28 and 29. Roosevelt City will host a parade honoring the event at 10:00 am. Saturday morning, August 28. . toll-fre- ' i lift) I fn t. 4 .i.VW!' . .Fiii .Hill ' Faoir '9 S)imdh)e DEMdUflON SMY Tuesday August 24, 7:00 pm Tickets: Kids 6-$4 Adults-$- 2 12 PRIZES st Place each heat $100 1 st Place Powder Puff $200 1st Place Main Event $500 2nd Place Main Event $250 Any car that runs after Main Event $100 1 Best Looking Anderson ynn Car $100 Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. . Stock Producer CLEGG CHAMPIONSHIP RODEOS Sound by Atkinson Tickets: $5 Adults $3 Kids $1,700 Added Purse Wild Cow Milking (6-1- 2) For more information call 738-200- 0 Jerry or Sherry Lisonbee at James Lisonbee at 738-232- 9 or Duchesne County Fairgrounds Thursday, August 26th 8:00 p.m. All Seats $1 0.00 A KNEUFOX Production |