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Show Page 24 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. May 21.2002 Professional license renewals go online Public Hearing Will Be Held Proposed policy will designate when city is responsible to foot bill for roads b improvements By Lczbie E. Whiting Wlien is the city responsible for paying the cost to construct a street, sidewalks, curb and gutter in a subdivision, and when should the financial obligation fall to the property developer? Thats what a new policy being Iraflcd by RiMwevelt city is expected to define. Roosevelt City Council Member Ijirry Murray said hes concerned that u plan for the city to pay for road construction and the installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter along the mud which joins 200 North with Areva Road near a subdivision west of the golfcoursc will set a dangerous prece- dent. The city council approved the final plat for three lots in phase one of the Grayhawk Ridge Subdivision last week. The subdivision is being developed by Lance Dcnverand Roger Dart. Denver told tlie council he planned on having all underground lines and hookups to the subdivision in before the city gets reudy to pave the road. I le also said he understood it is the citys resxmsibility to pave the connector street which links to Areva Road, and put the street improvements in. I thought it was clear that the city owns the main road and would pay for that," lie said. Denver is paying for the arterial roads which branch off ofAreva Road and go into the subdivision. ( for the The city has a mud), but docs that set a precedent thut every time the city has a road on a sulxlivision they should pay for improvements, or should the developer? M urray questioned. right-of-wa- y 1 ) I The new portion of Areva Road is deeded to the city and was designed by the city engineer making it eligible for city funded road construction work Rees said he had researched the issue and learned that other cities ha ve the same policy when it comes to paving roads used for public access. The city is also paying for roud construction along 200 South, a new road running to Constitution Park. When residents living along 9 West.agra vcl roud which is often used by the public to access Constitution Park, recently requested their road be paved, the city established a Special Improvement District and told residents they would be responsible for 25 percent of the cost. A public hearing will be held when the road construction policy is ready. and improvements, said Roosevelt City Managpr Brad Hancock. The new road is considered a main artery and also accesses the goircourse a public facility, further placing the financial obligation on the city rather than on the developer, he said. Murray said that while he's not against the new roud going to the Grayhawk Ridge Subdivision, he is concerned that discussion ofthecitys responsibility for the road, or how they acquired it has never appeared in three years or city council minutes lie has studied. The council should have discussed IRS offers opportunity it and held a public hearing on it. We told commit527 now was for are that the groups ment thut we made when there are no 15 minutes to show it, said Murray. I comply by really think we need to work with developers and we need the city to The Internal Revenue Service angrow, but I just think we need a policy nounced an opportunity for certain in place so that wlien we do things like political organizations to this its fair. file required forms by July 15. The Murray said he feels the financial voluntary compliance program for burden of road improvements and political organizations thut failed to file or filed incorrectly will promote development should be the responsimaximum disclosure to the public bility of the developer. If they are going to develop those before upcoming general elections. The announcement outlined in lots they can puss it ( the cost) on to the property owner so the citizens dont Notice 2002-3- 4 is an attempt to clarify have to pay for it, he stated. The filing requirements by certain politipolicy we are dru fling now should have cal organizations. The announcement also is part of a broader effort to raise been in place a long time ago. Council members Russell Cowan awareness about the disclosure law. and Sterling Rees agreed the job of Failure to meet the filing requirements by July 15 could result in the paving the road and installing sidewalk, curb and gutter should be the assessment of taxes, penalties and interest. citys responsibility. to July tax-exem- pt Online professional license renewal through the states homepage, www.utah.gov. The Utah Division of is now available award-winnin- g Occupational and Professional Licensliing (DOPL), which regulates the censes of more than 150,000 Utahns in various professions, is providing the Internet service to make the process more efficient. Economic competitiveness in the 21" Century requires interaction with government that is efficient and seamless, says Governor Mike Leavitt, who has set an aggressive goal of offering all appreciate state government services online by 2004. This service will save professionals valuable time. DOPL regulates more than 50 types of professional licenses, including architects, contractors, dentists, nurses, pnysiciatis, security guards, social workers and veterinarians. Online renewal will save our licensees time and money as well as make the whole process much more efficient. This is just one more step towards making state government more accessible to the public, says Ted Boyer, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce. In March 2002, this new online service was accessible for the first time to nine thousand, five hundred licensees who have until the end of May to renew their license. So far, over 500 people have chosen to renew their professional licenses over the Internet. The direct link to the site can be found at www.dopl.utah.gov. Individuals will need their unique license number, renewal ID number and the last four digits of their social security number to access the system. Once a licensee has logged into the system, he or she must also respond to questions regardingany criminal convictions and disciplinary actions as well as continuing education requirements. If these requirements are met, an online aflldavit affirming identity is presented. Once that has been completed, the licensee can either pay by credit card or use his or her UUdi.gov subscriber account REMEMBERING OUR DEAD Sonja Sutton, Elaine Gunter, and Janice Gentry as they check off the graves on their map list. More than 30 people were involved in Memorial Day activities for Duchesne's Post. 1 BONANZA AND CHEVRON GRAND OPENINGS The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Tom Patel on May 1 4 as the new owner of the Duchesne Bonanza and Chevron Self Serve Gas Stations shown in the two pictures above. Patel brings an outstanding business background and is looking forward to serving the city of Duchesne and the traveling public with fuel, snacks, fresh food and a array of beverages, and friendly service. AARP Utah rounds out state leadership In a move that completes the formation of the Utah state leadership team, AARP recently appointed Phil Riesen as volunteer state president and Rob Ence as state director ofAARP Utah. Riesen and Ence join Mildred . Millie Sparks, Joseph Trombley and Tom Jensen, who were appointed to the AARP Utah Executive Council earlier this year. Together, the flvesome will provide leadership and strategic direction for the organization. Phil Riesen, a well known figure in the Intermountain West, comes to AARP Utah from a thirty year career in broadcast journalism. His broadcast experience includes serving as managing editor and news anchor for KTVX Channel 4 and later KUTV Channel 2. Riesen was also news di- rector for Clear Channel Broadcastings seven radio stations from 1998 to 2000, and he currently operates an independent advertising firm doing voice work and promotions for private clients.. He lives in Salt Lake City with Glenda, his wife of 39 years, and has foursons and two granddaughters. Riesens responsibilities as volunteer state president include chairing the Executive Council, providing vision and leadership to AARP Utah activities, serving aa a spokesperson for AARP Utah, and assisting with volunteer development I am honored and extremely excited aboutthis appointment, Bald Riesen. It is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and to be involved with the excellent work that AARP does for the 1 80,000 members in Utah team and lor our growing older population. Rob Ence was appointed state director effective April 22, after serving as the acting state director for the pas t four months. Ence, who will manage the programs and operations of AARP Utah and supervise the organizations staff, is well qualified for his responsibilities. He has nearly thirty years of management experience in the private sector, workingas chief financial it officer for several corporations in Salt Lake City and for Sage Creek Apparel Company. He has also been a manager for Mariott Corporation and managing partner of Sage Creek Management. Ence has served on numerous social sector boards of directors. He has a Bachelor ofArts in Psychology (78) and a Blaster ofBusiness Administration (91) from the University ofUtah. Ence has four children and one grandchild. He has been married to Liz Chappell Ence of Salt Lake City for 28 years. t, AARP is a membership organization for people 50 and over. They provide information and resources; advocate on legislative, consumer and legal issues; assist members to serve their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for their members. These benefits include AARP Webplace at www.aarp.org, Modem Maturity and My Generation magazines, and the monthly AARP Bulletin. Active in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP celebrates the attitude that age is just a number and life is what you make it. non-prof- non-profi- non-partis- i i Rate depends on length of contract. See Dealer for details 157 S 200 E, Roosevelt, Utah OR CALL 722-510- 7 Hair Salon celebrated its HAIRSALON grand opening on May 14, at its 166 West Main Street location in Duchesne. According to ownermanager Jan Kelsey, tip salon offers massage therapy, a tanning bed and hair styling services. She indicated they will also be getting a nail specialist , |