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Show Planning, zoning cause city council problems Page Two - The Eureka Reporter - June 28. 19 The Eureka Reporter 79-62- 0) (USPS-- 1 Published Weekly at Eureka, Utah 84628 Printed by ART CITY PUBLISHING COMPANY Springville, Subscription in Utah 84663 advance, per year: - $15.00 outside Juab County - $18.00 in Juab County POSTMASTER: Please send change of address to The Eureka Reporter Church Street, Eureka, UT 84628 Periodical Postage paid at Springville, UT 84663 Publisher MARTIN W. CONOVER Editor MRS. GRACE BERNINI advises citizens to leave wild young in their natural state DWR by Brent Stonier About this time every year the Division of Wildlife Resources receives elk calves and deer and antelope fawns, picked up by hikers, campers and farmers who believe the babies have been abandoned. They often lake the animals home and (lien, after finding out how hard it is to feed them and care for them, turn the newborns over to the Division. The Division doesn't have the personnel or facilities in raise young animals, and in turn sends the babies to private wildlife rehabilitators. tremendous costs arc incurred for the care of "or- phaned" animals but the problems become even worse if the animals Zoos and natural parks have plenty of North American elk. deer and antelope, and arc usual- ly unwilling to take on additional animals animals. If captive-raise- d arc turned loose, they become nuisances, pests awl even danger- ous.. having lost their natural fear of people. So what's the best thing you can do, should you find an elk calve, or deer or antelope fawn in the wild? ir you find an unattended newborn, leave it alone and walk It's probably being away. watched at some distance by its mother. If the baby is in obvious danger from cars or some other hazard, simply move it out of the way and back away. Don't carry the fawn away, and don't take it home. It's almost always best to leave a baby animal exactly where you find it. Wild animal parents often leave their young unattended while they feed and go about heir daily routine. They know the young animal has a much better chance of survival on its own. Calves and fawns, almost odor-fre- e and well camouflaged with a spotted coat, arc adapted to survive with only periodic visits from a parent, Resist the temptation to bring young animals home. Your good intentions will probably spell ragedy for (he young life you had hoped to save, wcll-surviv- c. ow is it (hat our memory is good enough to retain t he least triviality that happens to us, and yet not good enough to recollect h ow often we have told it to the same person? Li Rochefoucauld -- YARD WORK The weeds re bck and so re ue!!! We ll do ALL your yard uork. We uill even haul your weeds w y! Drake Wesley City business discussed andor taken action upon at (lie June meeting of Furcka City Council, included (he matter of houses, trailers, etc. which they feel arc in need of immediate repair or being torn down. Mayor Kay had previously asked the Planning Commission to draw up a list of all such buildings in town needing immediate attention. A list of about 25 houses, 12 of which need to be torn down, and the remainder need to be boarded up. was turned in by the Planning Commission. The Mayor will get with Eugene Poulscn. Eurcka's Fire Chief, and Lee Lcifson. Building Inspector to inspect the homes, and if necessary, (he Health Department will be called in as well. A letter will be drawn up and sent out to the property owners informing them of what type of action is necessary, and they will he given the opportunity to respond and take the necessary steps. If no action is taken, the City will commence action or legal proceedings to abate, or remove said building. Mayor Kay was asked if the property owners gave the City permission to burn the homes, could they do so. The Fire Chief was asked for the fire department's views on the question, and he replied that he did not recommend burning any of the homes at this due to the dryness of the weeds, etc. Odell Miner with Rocky Mountain Institute of Public ed the meeting to apply for a building permit to build a new home on Railroad Street. Taylor presented the plans to the Council for their review, lie stated that he had some concerns about his front setback to his property. The Railroad owns twenty-si- x feet between the road and his property line. The road is actually partly on Railroad property, and TOWN TALK June and Colccn McNulty were in Park City last Thursday enjoying a special tour of the Park City Silver Mine Adventure, with board members of the U.M.V.A. After the excellent tour and trip through the museum, they visited with son Jim, and fiancee Kristie Brown, enjoying dinner out. On June 22, Kent and Sharon Brewer hosted a 50th birthday party for Brent Burraston. Attending were Brent, his girl friend Pat; Ted and Bobbie Johnson; I)avc and Jnet Jones; Kevin Vaughn; Mike and Mary-IxDraper; Heidi Draper; and Bill Shepherd, all of Eureka; Dennis and Shelly Blair; Doug Miles; and Jane Libby, all of Salt Lake City; Madge Burras-to- n of Goshen; and Max Peart Sharon reports of Payson. because of this property, there i? no access to his property except for Main Street, which is a steep hill. After discussion and a few adjustments, the Council approved Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's Building Permit. Richard and Sue Renzello were present to discuss with the Council, the reasons that his barn had been by the Buildwhat and he had to ing Inspector do to continue with the building. Renzello stated that it was his understanding when he submitted his application, he had put on it that he planned to build on the same location as the previous barn. He said that the building inspector had been up and was aware of the footings, but was going to check on them and get back with him. However, since he didn't see the building inspector again, he went ahead and poured the foundation. Renzcllo's building permit application clearfront ly stated the buildings' setback would be twenty feet off the road. After a lengthy discussion on the options, the Council all agreed that the responsibility of red-tagg- adhering to all regulations concerning building requirements, lies with the owners. The building inspector is responsible for enforcing the regulations as well, and in this case, there was a breakdown in the process. In a vote of the Council memo bers. it was agreed to fine $299.00 and have him sign a disclaimer releasing Eureka that "A good time was had by City of any liability and agree to all." move the building in the future should it become necessary. Arawak Indians, the first people to live in Jamaica, named the island Xaymaca. which means Affairs, presented a (opal map of "island of springs." the Eureka area which had been He also presented mounted. EUREKA copies of affidavits that can be used for sensitive land issues. MEDICAL Factory Sensitive Lands require a certiAuthorized fied engineer to come in and CENTER Service survey the property, etc. This affidavit would waive that proceJoseph H. Marklanil, P.A.A',. On Honda & Briggs dure and release the City of any IMPORTANT TO MAKE & Stratton liability. Such affidavits arc APPOINTMENT engines recognized by the courts. ALSO To Do So Please Call Jyll Holman gave an update on the proceedings of the Public 433-690- 5 Factory Authorized Hearing held on June 3, service on l or Our Schedule concerning water rights issues in Stihl, Echo, lot splits, new developments, etc. Blood Pressures & other Homelite She also went over some amendchecked without ments to the Zoning Ordinance. charge major brands of All members present at the public PODIATRIST chainsaws. hearing felt comfortable with We Also Sell on a rattable request their decisions, and since no comments were made, it was Spare Parts recommended that the documents We specialize in be sent to the City Council for chain saw repair, Senior Citizens: final approval and adoption. All I'REE Eye Exams chain sharpening that is needed at this juncture is for Drivers Licenses and new chain. for the mapping to be completed. m Rcn-zcll- , , 19, i There will be another joint meeting of the Council and the Planning Commission held on at 6:00 p.m., to July I, 19 focus on the streets in Eureka. Tom and Jackie Taylor attend Copies Available - 5 FOR APPOINTMENTS 433-69- 05 (lajuntt Aca Co. 1030 So. State Provo, Utah 373-374- 0 |
