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Show p mm r F rvr V . r I- THE - il PS, i 'l Town News Summit County i Senior Citizens News openings Dedicated to Serving Summit County Coalville, isews UT 84017 Friday, December 3, 1993 Volume 58 Number Forty- - six A Section 10 50' pages Another Road Problem in National Forest Public Access To Public Land Threatened Melissa Blackwell, National ently are. The criteria for Class D Forest representative, came to the roads was born in 1976 when the state legislature passed a Class D BCC with a special problem. and requested various have program Apparently, private parties to list with commissions lands within certain the county purchased the state certain areas that had mere National Forest and have successfully blocked access of the public dirt trails for roads. The county has to those lands. In some instances, had these Class D roads drawn on there are chains across die roads the map and some were not more than dirt trails. Some of the trail which prevent vehicles from enterare causes road a and only 10 to 12 feet wide and rise, blockage ing when people park outside of the in some instances, 14 degrees. chained areas (on die road) and hike The issues are: The landowners, to die interior. This is happening in some instances, have given perside on Weber die of (he especially mission for foot traffic to get to die National Cache Forest public lands but create a hazard beIn short, new owners are not cause there is no place for parking; permitting historic access. The the roads are so narrow that they county recorder has been asked by become impassable especially in die BCC to put together a map of wet seasons; the third issue is that Class D roads which these the situation is creating a watershed problem. Ms. Blackwell suggests that parking be provided so that the adjacent public land can be used without the threat of a dangerous condition existing. The Forest Service does not have but does prescriptive have condemnation authority. The county is able to take die case to the courts and demonstrate to the court dial die roads have been used consistently for more than ten years by die general public and, therefore, public property. The homeowners are thought to be adamantly against the road used for public access and would be in a position to fight the case vehemently. The suggestion posed by Ms. Blackwell is to get the Forest Service, the landowners, and the county to work together to rights-of-w- ay solve the problem. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Visit Bee Office Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus paid an early visit to The Bee Office in Coalville. Said they were checking up on a few loose ends before coming to town. Santa said he was surprised at how many good boys and girls live In Summit County, but it wasnt too big of a surprise considering how many fine parents live here, also. Even so, with 24 days to go, we better stay on our toes so that we dont slip up during the final count-dow- Council of The Performing Arts iFor The County Summit Countys Sheriffs A historic suggestion was made by Joanna Charnes, director of die Arts Council, and Joanne Crajeski, who appeared before the BCC for the purpose of requesting die sum of $7,500 to match the sums donated by Park City to make forays into the county with the arts and humanities. rhame has been increasing the performances for the public schools, events for all people including a western activity. When the Arts Council sponsored The Wizard of Oz, kids from all over die county auditioned for die show. The goal is to be advocates of enriching peoples lives in die arts through a variety of performances, exhibitions, and activities. Charnes writes the cultural arts publication in the form of a newspaper which tells about happenings and goings on in the area and is enthusiastic about bringing the features to the rest of die county. North and South. She wants to use die newspaper for the Centennial celebration and the disbursing of information for die entire county. The people on the board are from all walks of life, from various professions. The Arts Council will provide services for all areas. Joanne Crajeski spoke for die activities theater presented in the schools. The Western Swing Night was a huge success. She suggests that the people who work in Salt Lake or the outer part of this county dont have the time or the opportunity to travel into Salt Lake to partake of the arts such as die ballet, shows, and music. However, they would enjoy those functions if they were in die county. The population io support the arts will derive more than that which they invest The board of county commissioners were informed about the National Endowment for the Arts grants which are available from the Federal Government if the county has a program that would include die objectives of the Arts Council. The sums available are in the thirty thousand dollar range. Commissioner Richins, having spat twenty years in education, feds that die young people should be exposed to die aits, even more than is available today. He is an ait vocate of having the entire county Coalville Citizens To Determine Their Own Destiny on Dec. 9 There will be a very important public meeting on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. at die Coalville Town Han for public input on the planning of the city. The public should attend to give their ideas, whether pro or con, to that which has been composed by die commission under the guidance of Alan Spriggs, county recorder. Nfany hours, days, and weeks have been spent on the development of this planning for the city. If the citizens want to have a hand in their own destiny, they should, get copies of that which is to be presented, study it, and take their voices to the meeting. Evaluation of Property a Concern For The County Barbara Kresser, county assessor, appeared with Mrs. Graves who owns property in Parleys Meadows, Snyderville Basin, and who has in die past, had her property taxed as Green Belt area. The Graves purchased die property in 1980 and have used it only as grazing property; suddenly the taxes due to dm land use codes; the land is in Tier Two and is less than be amount required for even ' one dwelling; the requirement is five acres for a dwelling. The assessor feels that die owner should not be penalized by the roll baric requirements of property falling out of Green Belt in consideration of the other problems and the inability to use the land for any other purpose. When purchased it was represented as being fivefcaes; checking Commissioner Perry seemed to by the assessor 6f (he county intent on finding a solution for die be that was discovered records, it the half a four and is problem. Commissioner Moser property actually acres. This takes it opt of die Green suggested a possibility of resurveyBelt requirements arid the law man- ing die property or purchasing andates dun there be a roll back when other one half acre, even if that one property is taken for another use or half is across die street In farming out of die Green Belt. On die other communities a road is considered to hand, the land cannot be developed be contiguous with property. i be exposed not merely the Park City School District Charnes and Crajeski assured him that die plan is for the entire county. Commissioner Richins suggested that the Arts Council be renamed to be the Arts Council of Summit County. Commissioner Moser stated that the county budget is presently in the making and die request will be considered. Department Blotter The Summit County Dispatch Center issued 105 case numbers this past week with 62 of those going to Summit County Sheriffs Oncers. Alarms There were eight alarms this past week: three at Kimballs Junction; Garbage Again a Main Topic The EPA last summer gave die county an ultimatum. A decision has to be made regarding die disposal of garbage. The EPA stated that the present situation must be (banged by April 9. The boiud of county commissioners are faced with a dilemma. Any decision they make will have reverberations for years to come. There are three alternatives: to continue business as usual, which would then give the county a ten year usage then the present cell covered to be tested in 20 years. The second is to cover the present cell and vertically expand it with a liner which would add 20 years and inspection 20 years after that. The third choice is to cover and present cell and dig an entirely new one which would give us 30 years for use and then inspection 30 years after that. The cost, regardless, is great but can be disbursed over thirty years due to its identity as capital improvement If we cannot make a derision and the landfill is closed by die EPA next April 9, we will have to transport the garbage. Shades of New York City and the barge episode. There arent too many counties that will accept the delivery of our garbage. Thai, of course, there is the cost of transportation. With the population growing as it is, the contents will continue to grow. A derision will be made by Dec. 6. Thefts one in tion, disorderly conduct, and unlawful possession, consumption by a minor. Coalville Lions Lighting Contest The Coalville Lions Club will again sponsor the hone and business Christmas Season Lighting Contest The area will be the entire North Summit District from Wanship to Henefer. The selections will be judged over die weekend of Dec. 18 and 19, so have all your decorations and lights in fine shining order. The winners of three decorated hones and one business will be announced in The Summit County Bee on Dec. 24. The judg Silva Creek; one in Weber Canyon; two in Summit Park, and one at Bear Hollow. Citizen Disputes On Nov. 26, a citizen called from Kimballs Junction and reported there was a fight in progress involving four males. After officers arrived and investigated the situamale was artion, an rested and charged with intoxica- DUI One DUI arrest was made this week in the Park Gty area. Domestic Violence Officers responded to two family fights this past week: one in Oakley, and one in Summit Park. No arrests were made. Industrial Accident Officers responded to Utelite Corporation on Nov. 23. It was reported that an elderly male had a piece of equipment fall on him. The victim was transported to the Coalville Health Center by the North Summit Ambulance. Juvenile Problems Officers responded to Silva Springs on Nov. 26, after a resident reported a juvenile party to the Dispatch Center. On Nov. 23, officers responded to Silva Creek after a report of juveniles on snowmobiles traveling through Silva Creek at excessive speeds on the roadways. Lewdness On Nov. 26, a Hoytsville resident reported theft of ski equipment to the Sheriffs Office, and a Coalville merchant reported theft of a video camoa. Both cases are unda investigation Paraphernalia, a Class B Misdemeanor, and Supplying at this time. Unattended Death male On Nov. 27, a was transported to die Park City Clinic and was pronounced dead afta collapsing in a Park Gty condominium. The death is unda investigation by the Summit County Medical Examiner Officer and the State Medical Examiner. Vandalism There were six vandalism cases reported to die Sheriffs Office this past week which include: Summit Park: A residence window shot with a BB gun; Coalville: A fence was vandalized; Park Ridge: Two porch lights shot out; Jeremy Ranch: Window shot out at the mailhouse; Francis: A window broken out of a residence; Silva Creek: Business received damage from an unruly patron. Weapon Offense On Nov. 24, in the early morning hours. Salt Lake Public Safety Dispatch advised Summit County Dispatch Centa that they had received a report from a trucka on near Kimballs Junction of shots being fired from a Toyota truck at a small white passenga car. Two officers were in the area, and had negative contact with either of the vehicles. I-- 80 On Nov. 27, in the early mornon innovation decided Summit County Jail be will ing ing hours, officers responded to There were 13 persons booked at Kimball's Junction after being conand best lighting display. the Summit County Jail this past This annual event makes for ex- tacted by a business. It was reported tra joy of the holiday season. Get that the customer was causing week on 31 different offenses which with die spirit of the occasion to problems. Afta officers arrived, a include: One driving on alcohol retake time with your family and 21 year-old male was arrested and vocation; two assault on police on duty; one driving on susfriends to see all the attractive charged with intoxication and gross We do lewdness. appreciate displays. pension; four (hiring unda die inlighting the woik and many hours that Traffic Accident fluence; six disorderly conduct; one false personal ID to police; one Officers investigated 13 traffic people spend in decorating. It does mnW our areas more attractive and accidents this past week, only one gross lewdness; one leaving scene die holiday season more festive for with injuries, which were minor, of accident; ooe open container, one all to enjoy. in one at Parkwest; two Browns possession of controlled substance was which one the inof (marijuana); two possession of Canyon, four at rollova accident; paraphernalia; seven intoxication; jury two unlawful pur. poss. cons, by Kimballs Junction; one in Kamas; two in Weber Canyon; one in minor. The average daily inmate Alcohol to a Minor, a Class B Chalk Creek, and one in Wanship. population is 15. Misdemeanor, on Nov. 17, 1993. Defendant was fined $350 and placed on probation for period of one year with the Department of We apologize for any misunderstanding embarrassment caused Adult Probation and Parole. the article in Nov. 26, 1993 issue of The Bee, Damages Done in by Bod G. Braith waite, of Kamas, The Canyon; An Arrest Warrant Issued. The heading was incorrect date of birth, Nov. 24, 1957, was and some of the terminology in the article was misused. convicted and sentenced for the According to Summit County Attorney Franklin Anderson, the crime of DUI, a Class B will not issue an arrest warrant, but (he BCC has instructed county Misdemeanor, on Nov. 23, 1993. the legal department to file charges if appropriate and if die Defendant was sentenced to 90 days cannot otherwise be resolved. Geary Construction is not involved home confinement fined $925, and with (he permit. They are working for the Sorenson Development placed on probation for a period of Company. 12 months. -- of-Fi- ca County Court Report Third Circuit Court Patty L. Gines, of Park City, date of birth, April 17, 1955, was convicted and sentenced for die crime of DUL a Class A Misdemeanor, on Nov. 17, 1993. Defendant was sentenced to 60 days jail, fined $1,850 and placed on court probation for a period of 18 months. Dustin L. Perry, of Park City, date of birth. Sept 18, 1975, was convicted and sentenced for the crimes of Possession of Drug n. Correction a |