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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 16. 1993 - Page 17 Minutes from October 20 Minutes from Commission meeting held Alao in the room were Mike Hose from the Uintah Basin Standard, Dean October 13. Peterson fium the School District and Kevin VanTaasel from Zions Bank. The Commiasioners Rick T. Lany 8. Rose, and Clerk Pat Stratton. group from Sterling Meadow a laid a map before the CommisCommission review with Department of the Heads: Chairman Dastrup met with Ron sion to show the quality ofthe homes that Johnson, Weed Department. Commis- have been completed, and the reads that sioner Reynolds consulted with Marty still need paving. They requested that the 28 to 84 of road mile left, be paved to Herrera building inspector and Georg alleviate the dust. There is approximately 28 children that live in the area and fill SupervliKvand FireCoordinator. board the school bus fiomSlariing MeadComraiaaionerRoee discussed the building and grounds with Mike Lefler, Su- ows. The Commission suggested that Mr. pervisor. Jack Wood, Planning and Zon-in- g Director andcomputerspedaliat waa Spreuae contact Jack Wood ofthe Planattending a Novell computer workshop. ning Commiaaion to aek to have the included for observation on the Commission Correlation Time! AsRoad Tour and then petition the Plansignments were made for various ning and Zoning Commiaaion to have ings requiring the Oommissioas ce. Chairman Dastrup will not be their reads finished. Zions Bank Enninment Lease Pm anie to attend any ofthe upcoming hear- Meeting held Chairman B.CurtiaDeotrup, Commiaaionen Rick T. Reynolds and Larnr 8. Roaa, and Clerk Pat Stratton Conuniaakmer Reynolds excused to attend the Govemort Task Force on Wireless Mobile Communications in Salt Lake City at MO a. Road Mattel . leim Fillingim: The first agenda item for diacusaion waa the road on Tabby Mountain. It waa brought totheattentionofthe Conunisaionbythe Preaident of the Tabby Mountain Home Owners Association, thatthere wouldbe residents living on Tabby Mountain all winter thia year. Because the road la very steep and hazardoua to dear, in addition to the high coat of keeping it open throughout the winter ibr weekender residents, it had been previoualy decided not to maintain it thk anew aeaaon. The Commiaaion therefore revised their decision to sign the road as doaed and will now sign it to read This mad may be impassable during a storm. The road will comply with County policy, which ia, to be wared when the enow depth readme 4 or more, and not until after aU the main byways in the Tabiona Hanna area are serviced first. The commiaaion relayed to Mr. Fillingim several requests to be made to the Road Department. GeneHadden and John Unix, Myton area, requested gravel or shale be laid cm the reed that services their area. Mark Duncan, Ballard, asked to have something done to the raid that ends at hia diary burn, on the old Church mad. And Mr. Blaine Brokaw requested oil next yearn laid on the east end ofNorth Myton Bench. n - bus-divisi- er , Commissioner Roaa waa scheduled to an account iputy ureak prei contract for ofliia expenses for this; legal semces with Duchesne County. To date the coat iaappreximately $17,000.00 Mr.Ureik that the various departmenta who require his services budget a line item in 1994 for legal That way each department ia accountable for the services they generate. Roland was assigned by the Commission to inquire into the facta regarding the disposition ofcitationaiasueaareund the area of Rooeevett City. Upner Country Water Improvement District Board Appointment: Mr. LaMar Commissioner Reynolds reported on was alao asked by the Commisa meeting he had attended on Revenue Mower hia possible appointment and Taxation. The main iasue waa that sion to diacuaa to the Upper Country Water District Counties are being hit with tax appeals altar budgets have been net, they dis- Board. Chairman Dastrup asked Mr. Mower cussed some different options for the consideration of Counties during thia how he felt the Board waa fiinctioniD time of year and the dunging lien County Commiaaion, the Road DepartBill Peters, the attorney representment, and with the Ute Tribe in securing counties tax in various their ing appeals, rifihts-of-wa- y for the prqjecL Inhis opin-th- e hasn't compiled all ofthe information far Board of seven, works well to- the 1992 year aa yet He will compare hia inat the information gathThe commission is pleased that the ered Sy Prichard and Abbott A telein the upper country are happy people phone conference with Attorney Peters about their water system. waa scheduled for 12:00 noon the followMr. Mower said he didn't know the ing week, October 20. wae eetimated Commiasioner Reynolds related that exact pay out time, but it 400 hookups to Val Overeon stated the State of Utah is they would need about on time and they are to start to acceaa a 10 penalty for pay for the prefect ping Iniookups exceed 400, the Oil and Gas companies who withhold or almost there. wifi be ahead of schedule. fail to provide proper documentation of payback Mower felt like it haa been a Mr. their property. Commisaioner Reynolds and an opportunity to serve on assigned the Assessor to reexamine the privilege Board and pledged hu continued aseeaament on Bonanxa Discount and best efforts if hale appointed. report back to the Commission. il Assessor Garff commented on lation that ia underway to assess i A homes the same as regular residential allow revwould tax the property. This enue to stay within the County. Reynolds and i were excused atlD ajn. to attend the State Corrections Coordinating Council who were meeting in Vernal at noon. Chairman Dastrup win attend a CIB Meeting on October 19. County Attorney Gillespie - Conflict of interest Statements: The County advised the Commission to review their busineea situations and declare far the record any conflict of interest to protect their interest and to bo in compliance and with the State Statues. Attorney Gillespie reviewed the disclosure act and its requirements out ofthe Utah Code. rGregGarffjoined the Board . Adjustments f the CommiMion. The CammJe-sio- n commented to Marilyn that more explanation was advisable mi the vouch- coltfoThe ers. land prepared to i a pre-trihearing cm October 28 concerning a tax appeal made by Cedar Creat Convalescent Villa, Inc. for the year of 1989. Someone fium the County should attend a Seminar addressing Title II ofthe ADA on October 22 at theytah Community Center for the deaf. Later in the day the County Clerk waa assigned to go. al a- Auditor Manl' Nielson submitted the weekly vouchers be approved, reserving the billing from Jurisdiction Council Tom Tobin. Dastrup seconded the motion. Theearned, the vouchers were ap- Clerk Stratton relayed a message to the Commission from Juanita Allen, County Nurse, that she was using the Larsen Trust Fund quite extensively now. The Commission would like to review the Fund with Mrs. Allen in the near future. The clerk was letter of i the definition of the justice quisition ofthe small claims and misdemeanors cases and their impact upon the County if they were transferred to the Justice Court. Another topic discussed wm the salt purchased by the County for um by Roosevelt City. Marilyn explained that Roosevelt Citywill reimburse the County, r could not purdiaM the salt m wm able to. Commissioner Rom motioned that the Vouchers be approved for payment. Chairman Pasting seconded. The vouch-m- v . spie ence call at 12:15 pjn. Mr. Feterv gave the Commisflion an update on hia eiforta to pretest the tax appeals effecting DudwsneGounty.Mr.merehas started to compare tha l992 assessments with the Prichsrd and Abbott report against what the State Tax Commission haa assessed. He hu filed objections to 1992 and 1993 appeals effecting Duchesne County. He has also filed protective measures on the 1998 appeals. It wu decided Out it would be an advantage to have Mr. Peters come out and meet with the Commiaaion in a specific session to gather information on the county's main concerns. The meeting net for November 16 at 490 p.m. Commiasioner Rom motioned that the Commiaaion meet in a doaed meeting with Mr. Paten to discus strategy ana various points of litigation. Chairman Dastrup seconded. Motion carried. wu asked the CommiMion to consider tax adjustments on Circuit Breakers fortaa Treasurer, Colene Nelsons office. (See that the tax adjustments submittedby the surer, be approved. Chairman Dastrup seconded. Tne motion cairiea. Commissioner Reynolds joined Board Meeting for the afternoon session. jTha Assessor Preaentedhis t for 1994, Greg Garfi; Trea- The Budget for the Clerk, ctionimdDi strict Court, Pat Stratton, Bffc A new rental fee for the Mickeleon inter wm set at $35.00 to cover the um the building. The buildlng may be oted by the public for personal, civic or mmunity functions, the rental fee to be id at the office of the County Clmk. tension Barbara Mathis and Troy oper, Extension Agents. Budget for the West Side stioe Court, Judge Clair Pouleon. Auditor's budget, Auditor aneFreston. 8:iWn.m.: Recorder's budget, recorder irolyn Madsen. 4:00 o.mj Budgets fos Commiaaion, Mental Health, PAL nbulanM and Qiambar of Commercs, landterDirectorlrene Hansen Present. Budget seuion for recre-ioand miscellaneous. IMP o.m.: Attorneys budget, county n were epprovedL Mrs. Devon Rosa, accompanied by Assessor Garff; petitioned the Commie-rio- n for a reduction in the assessment of her property. She purchased the old J.C. FenneyBmldinf whkfo wm built in 1956 and the CountyhM it valued at $80,000. AssessorGarifconsuUedwlth the realtor and established the purchase price to be $52,000. The property WMBxfjMted down to $55,000 market value alter the recommendation of the County Asaeseor. Aaeeaaor Garff also asked the Commiaaion to oonaider additional tax adjustments: (8m county record.) Commiasioner Rom moved that the Aaaesaork tax adjustments be approved and Chairman Dastrup seconded the motion. The motion earned.. F Country Wi ire. Uianes Hansen were invited to visit with the Commiaaion concerning the passible appointment of Mr. HanMn to the Upper County Water Improvement District Board. Mr. Hansen expressed hia desire to the Commiaaion to serve on the Water District Board and felt like he had something to contribute. He especially felt like the expenditure! WMcompatible with the rest of the Board members. Mr. Hanaen is pleased with the prqject, the 1 that he rthe water, and fade that the i a good investment lion toldMr.Hanaen they I with his enthusiasm. i im to Mlect a i . tive from each region withia the County. The tentative names suggested are: Kent Peatraee from Strawberry, Randy Crosier from Neola, and Ed Bench from 1 Duchesne. Biiri. Demi tv Sheriff Jack Bird reported lie nod a 500 mum gaa tank located on hie property that belonged to the County. He intenda to retire soon and asked what tire County wonted to do with tha tank. The Sheriff wm to bo eonauttod to find out if hie department wanted to um it or eeU it. Jack expressed MohSpacITvSSMSMl1 .... I .'ill . . . 1. Call and Gina Iacona from Staten Island, New YoA, on their Honey Moon, spent three days last weekend with friends Wayne and Jeania Beotian. Merlin end Maria Pratt and two girls from Salt Lake spent an over night stay with hie follu den and Barbara Pratt. In Neola 1st Ward Sacrament Service! Sunday, October 7, the infant eon of Steven and Jenefier Horrocks waa blessed by his grandfather Floyd Horrocka and given the name, Steven Ray Michael Horrocks. In Neola 2nd Ward the infant daughter of Raymond and Kathie Hardman wu blessed by her unde Fred Hardman of Vernal and given the name Sand Raya Jean Hardman. Ldand and Rhea Peterson and two eons Dee and Ryan from Salt Lake arrived at her sister's Lais Duncan cm Thursday November 4, the boys went hunting and all returned home Tuesday, November 9. Orlo and Jenet Spencer of Salt Lake spent same time Monday November 8, with hie mother Zola Spencer, end then drove to bollard to attend funeral services for Wm Ercanbrack. Bonnie Duncan spent a couple of days in the Provo hospital, then two days with her daughter Marianne Searcy and family in Payson. Bonnies husband Elray Duncan ' traveled to Payaon Tuesday November 9 to bring Bonnie home. . SK ateriingMcadowgub-diviaio-TQ- Borouae: Representatives of the al n mmtheBterhng Meadows were; Tom Sprouae, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Aahby, DeVere Hancock, and Bob Bligh. legal responsibili- ty." Transportation accidents led all other workplace fatalities in Utah, accounting for 51 percent Aircraft accidents caused 25 of the The statistics have been released total of 59 deaths percent and vehicle aa part of the new Ceneus of Fatal highway accidents, 17 percent Occupational Iqjuriee (CFOI) Nationally, vehicle accidents report prepared by UOSHaatatii- - caused 18 percent of worker deaths tica office in cooperation with tha ud regionally, vehicle highway Bureau of Labor Statistics. accidents comprised 19 percent of "We hope employers will look at the deaths. these statistics, and strive to do More men than women died in everything possible to ensure workplace accidents. Women worker safety," said Jay W. BagleyL sustained employees. only 12 percent of the The occupational group with the largest number of fatalities ia that which includes mechanics, repair-ar- e and construction workers. Industry groups with the largest number of fatal work injuries are government which includes miliworkers, and tha transportaUtah families will receive more dren with nutritious foods and nu- tary tion and public utilities industry. helpful information on howto 1aby trition education m aijjuncta to good In 1991, BLS conducted a their baby as Gov. Mike Leavitt health care critical times of test of collecting, on a current during and Mrs. Jacatyn Leavitt kick-oand basis, data regarding fatal occupagrowth development thethirdphaeeofUtahanationalty tional injuries. Since 1991 wee a acclaimed Baby Your Baby can The Department of Health has test, 1992 woe the first National paign. Nutrition will be tha focus of produced a new educational broCensus of Fatal Occupational thia phase. 4 chure for the campaign, A Health Injuries reported by BLS. the CFOI CO--' The Leavitts art hi and Nutrition Guide for Mothers-To-B- e ubm multiple eourcea to identify, chairs of the new Baby Your and ThoM Who Care About verify, and profile fetal work program which will build on earlier Them. Thia free guide will be widely injuries. Key information about campaigns by addressing the im- distributed state. the each workplace fatality are obthroughout portance of good nutrition for pregand of other the the Baby tained by guide nant, breastfeeding and postpar- iCopiM Your Baby materials may be obsource reports such as death tum women, and for infants and tained by calling the Baby Your certificates, workers' compensation children up to 5 years of age. at records and reports to federal and Aa part ofthe kick-of- f activities, Baby Hotline state agencies. ' Gov. Leavitt signed a proclamation declaring October, 1993 os "Baby Your Baby Month in, Utah. Het encouraged all citixens to become aware of the importance of proper nutrition and prenatal care. First Laity Jacalyn Leavitt said it ia appropriate that the campaign begin now because October is National Child Health Month. She Mys nutrition is very important in preventing disease end maintaining good health. This new campaign will be similar to the previous prenatal and care campaigns. Jeff Hatch, KUTV Channel 2 president and general manager, said the station will produce new public service AskabouL. announcements and news series, documentaries, and community affaire programming: Tha station will also ir aoma of the highly successful public service announcements from the first two campaigns. This Baby Your Baby Nutrition Starting Campaign will also educate familow as lies about the resources available to them through the Women, Infant and Children Program. WIC provides qualifying women end chil- full-sca- le ff . . cross-referenci- Affordable NEW FACTORY DIRECT MATTRESSES! 8f well-chil- d info-mercia- re-a- Rebuilt Mattresses & Box Springs as $ Wood Beds Weldon VanTasMll end eon Gordon from Draper spent the weekend with hia mother Bernice VanTassell, helping with some errands. 'AWA.. Smoked Pheasant For Sale Bunk Beds Day Beds y-- Mattresses Box Springs y Pillow Etc. Top, y $15.00Bird Call Jfk hia interest in purchasing tha tank. UOSH director. "Workplace safety ii an employers jobs. ' Assaults and violent acts caused fewer occupational fatalities in Utah at 7 percent, than regionally where violence caused 11 percent of deaths and nationally where violence caused 17 percent of worker deaths. In Utah, 69 percent of workers who died were 25 to 54 years old; 19 percent died under the age of 25. Regionally, 71 percent of worker fatalities were 25 to 54 years and 23 percent died under the age of 25. workers and those in family owned businesses accounted for 15 percent of the fatalities which ia nearly double their nine percent share ofall Utah Governor kicks off third baby your baby campaign legis-imob- eputy Auditor Manl I the vouchers for fatal occupational irjuries in 1992 probably because men ere historically employed in mow hazardous Self-employ- & months to go through the steps before construction can actually begin.' The Comnuaaion decided to put the money for the first year in hind 41, a reserve fund. The advantages of applying epoxy as a sealant to the roads as opposed to dripping was reviewed. The epoxy method waa more economical. Chipping builds the road as well aaaddingtrection to the aurfoce.Mr.FiUingim will prepare a mat estimate Clerk ffompiiiafBn torney Herb Gillespie. Fifty-nin- e Utah workers died due to workplace related iijuriet in 1992 according to a report released by the Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Industrial Commission of Utah. -- K eight census of occupational deaths 'lttyvthe ; vemVCou UOSH 14. 1 Rom moved VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL-Thr- ec ofthe five new memorials in the courtyard of the Uintah County Courthouse are shown shortly after they were unveiled last Thursday. ad-BL- attend a UAC Workshop on workmen's compensation in Balt Lake on October dren couldbetraneportedonaDuchesne County School District but The Commifaion advised Mr. Keller thet they will oonaider the request ofthe School District will state inaletter their reasons for, andthe detailaof, improving the road fora school bus turn around. The Waste Hollow Road by Dean Roberta place in Bluebell was discussed. The road is heavily traveled, stated Mr. FOlingim, and will someday need to be paved. Mr.BrentBrothereoniawillingto of way. The 1 that such an partiesand' agreed to the offer made by Mr. Brothenon. The Road Supervisor reported the findings of Francis Smith, the County Contract Ei ineer. on the proceae of Bridge monies. The obtaining Fee first stepia to upwitat State and SoL cal equipment for the Duchesne uounty Hospital. The check was given to Deputy Nielson for deposit in the general fund and will then be reissued to the Hospital, who will pay the vender for the equipment. Discussion shout the BLM Grazing lie: Chairman Dastrup by letter on the pro-i- g foes and how they will the economics ofboth Uintah and IXichesne Counties ifthere ia no alternative graxing lands. inuty County ftterpcvJRojand departments. A Requcet waa alao made again for graveling a possible bus turn areund on Bryan Drive, near North Crescent Road. lacted by phone Mr. Stan iiira ifthe School estrict wanted to extend theirbua route to Bryan Drive. Mr. Keller explained that the School District hasn't taken the that it waa necessary for the sty to gravel the road but that it wouldbe better for the i. . i in the area if it were done. At present the bus doea not go down to the lower end ofthe read without graveL Mr. Randy Clowanfe children now have to tide the Uintah County Bus to Union High Where they board the Duchesne County Bus. If the road were graveled, the Cloward chil- bo mJKitl aaael, repre- - ings on Solid Waste Collodion. Commip-sionReynolds will beconductingtheae hearings and Commissioner Ron will also attend. Planning and Zoning will be conducting their annual road tour on October 15. Commiasioner Reynolds waa assigned to the tour because Commisoioner Ross had a prior commitment. The bua fium the Senior Citixen Program would beueed to transport the member ofthe Road Tour. Note: The tour waa readwduled for October 28. 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