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Show Around the The Summit County Bee January IS, 1999 New Year On Positive Nofe Coumtfy Cities Begiim which manholea on main street were raised up and cleaned out, concrete ended up causing some dogging to take place on several of them. Because was called to help with the problem, Pamela Robbins Bee Editor Several Cities within the Couniy have begun 1999 by holding productive meetings, allowing for a positive start fin the new year. Roto-Rool- er their company will be sending a letter stating what work was done. The town will then send the letter to the State. Cemetery Discussion Discuuion took place concerning a proposed Cemetery project which would allow for mowing and general watering to be done on a regular basis. Although not a perpetual care situation, the board feels such a step would make it possible to monitor water usage closer. The issue was not discussed at length because the board wants to talk to the town attorney, Barrie McKay, about the proposal first Access to the upper portion of the cemetery, by building a new road was discussed. It was felt that a survey would need to be completed first Ilenefer Highlights Public Works Standard Mayor Lany Dearden, who was during the Fall election process, took charge of the town meeting which was held on January 6th. Councilpersons and their assignments are: Town Clerk-LaN- ae Ovard, Parks-TereDavis, Sjreets- Tim. Richins, Sewer-Ki- rt Fawcett. Richins, pemetery-Jo- e foent After having many hours ; on. the project; find allowing for sa public commeits, the board approved the Public Works . Standard for! the town. Prepared by Gardiner Eagineeong, the standard implements town ordinances, providing future projects with detailed information concerning streets, sewers, storm drains, manhole and fire hydrant placement, wheelchair ramps and OAKLEY ON THE MOVE Doug Evans, Mayor of Oakley, called the meeting to order on January 7th. Joining him at the Council table were: Grant Bob Bob Kena The board hopes to save both time and headaches for themselves and future developmental projects. The board was in agreement, feel-in- g it was good to have something in place, its been needed for a long time. O'DriscoIl-buildingsgroun- u Johnson-roadscemeter- y, Rydalch-planningzonin- g, Recorder, Konnie Thompson- - recorder and full time Rydalch-Deput- ZoningSubdivisions A public hearing was held Hatch-waterbuildi- Woolstenhulme-recreationpark- we have all State approvals, Youth from the Oakley School set-bac- ks begin building as soon as possible. Questioned about vandalism on the Serenity Ranch sign which is up. CDBG Grant Request The town applied for a CDBG r s. Rodeo Event Gerald Young reported tb the board that funding for the great annual rodeo was looking pretty good at the present time. While attending a seminar, which he stated was a great learning experience, he learned that in order to get sponsors, drafting letters wu a eood way to go. Dodge will be giving the rodeo $2500.00 which will be a positive and much appreciated shot in the arm. This will include 300 large for the contestants, and signs, placement of Dodge vehicles on the lots surrounding the arena events. Flinders will be taking care of the is system located at Batches, in which there is little water being pulled. Costing approximately S2S.000, the four springs will be pulled to a Spring Collection box, containing an overflow valve and shut off, for regular maintenance at water storage tanks and allowing for overflow to occur when the tanks are full. This project would facilitate the waterflow from Bachelor Canyon storage tanks to go into the 10 inch main line servicing the town. Funding would allow for placement of pressure sensitive valves which cannot be placed in the existing . Cemetery Discussion People want to be buried here-w- e need land where we can build another one, someplace with water nearby. stated the Mayor, thus beginning a discussion of where one could be placed. We have tried to make purchasa ing lot euy possible for residents within the town stated one councilman, adding that lots have been sold for $25.00 per single lot, with out of county being considerably higher. The board made a decision to hold a public hearing to receive input concerning this issue. u u u and friends still stunned by his passing. Harris filled his life by being a welcome addition to the community in which he lived, taking over the duties town clerk for the past five years, a position which he completed with peat care. He wu involved he served on the with the school, board for 12 years, and loved participating with the State and local High School Rodeo Associations, u 783-573-4. their conditional use. Serenity Ranch, a proposed Assisted Living facility, is in its final review with Georgi ve while others felt that wu not a good enough answer to justify spending the money for a project that in one council persons judgement could fall apart before it wu completed. In the end, nothing wu Mttled, but it certainly livened up the The Commissioners were less than happy because the pin included Salt Lake City board agreed that they did not think it should be placed on a pin that had Summit County on it. "I thought we had made that thought clear Lewis, dispatch coordinator will be going to a seminar in California. Treasurer, Glen Thompson, will be attending several meetings con- before nected with learning more about assisting the County in several areas. , Commissioner Cone questioned Thompson about wether he felt his Treasurers job would be compromised with continued trips out of town. Thompson commented that he felt confident that his work staff could Jiandle the office, but, should there be a conflict of interest, the Treasurers job would come first. Administrative Assistant, Anita Lewis, told the Commission Board that she had received a request from Mountainlands, asking for one of the board to consider sitting on the CDBG grant reviewing board. In July, Olympic pins were approved by the Olympic board and in Sept., a hold was put on them. Last week, I received a letter from on them. The t stated Commissioner Richins. The agreed to send a letter back to the Olympic Board stating their request once again. Anita told the board that a letter had come to her attention, requesting approval of Channel 30, which would broadcast old movies and sports. Wanting to use Lewis Peak a test site, they will continue to use both analog and digital transmission. Ron Titcomb, who is over the television communications program along with Lewis, said he felt it would not be a problem. u the Olympic committee showing Summit the pin which they would approve uid Lewis. Commission Board has future plans for getting an ambulance board in COPY Ambulance. The addressed. Some of the areas of concern include: 1. Visual impact (the plan presented wu pot defined enough) 2. The permit did not addreu the issue of cleaning up you go. 3. Interruption of power, phone (nothing could be directly linked to this issue). 4. Water shed impact (ponds need to be moved away from the .creek) 5. A publication listing any chemicals used on site (a is in use and there are several containers that do not list the con. Gty ParkCounty Update COALVILLE CITY NOTES At the last city meeting a discusof Coalville is Merlyn sion centered around the prospect of Johnson with council members Conveying the City Park property to the County. Qty. Attorney Grant being: Tom ' Wes McFarland drew up the draft proRobinson st reels, posal, which was presented to the Cardston Mortensen-wateCounty Commissioners at their regMoore-sewer,Jo- an sand-separat- or -- r, ' Dennis RaNae Gunn-sew- er Crittenden-cemeter- Sargent-communi- y, development ty director. Grant McFarland-attome- y. time city Moore-fu- ll Doug . plant operator, Don employee, Niki Sargent-treasure- r, Maria Clark-cit- y recorder, and Kory Vernon and Kip Richins full time maintenance employees. from the canyon could be a potential problem area for down stream water UMrs, 6. How much of the Mountain is going to be taken? given copies to the Commissioners. Sargent that the best way to move on the matter wu to give the owner a chance to respond to the questions tents) Silt and sediment outflow The council agreed with Mr. stated Cliff Blonquist,who had u One of the conditions of the agreement states that waterMwer Allen Hollow The first meeting of the new and then to take time to address placements on new buildings would be subject to impact fees, while the present ones would remain as they are, with a service charge of $42.45 expected each month. Any replace- year found the city council deep in discuuion with Mveral important issues on the table. Allen Hollow, located North ularly scheduled meeting earlier in the day. I believe they the Commission Board are in harmony with you on this document, with the exception of clearing up some of the verbage them. Additional Notes Works director, Doug Moore, stated that Flare Construction of ment costs because of water or the Coalville Cemetery, includes received the bid for dredging (moving) a sand bar on the Chalk Geek River where it goes into the sewer sewer issues would be considered the same as a new building, with the County standing the cost. The Council plans to hold a public hearing on the issue on February 1, 1999 from 7-- 8 p.m. for any one wishing to voice their opinion. the old garbage dump, Fife, Flare, Wright, and Rees dry farm areas. At Monday nights meeting, there was some debate between council persons, as to whether it would be a bad or good thing to put a sewer system line placement for the potential development. plant Future plans may include the placement of an old coal car and statue of a miner at the City HalL The City will soon find out if their application for a CDBG grant to do engineering study will be forthcoming. A conditional use permit was u Community Development Issues Prior discussions at council meetings have presented plans for Several complaints being issued building approximately 40 homes, a golf course and several businesses on the site. The main concern or question concerning the gravel pit located West of the town, owned by Rees, wu on the docket for discussion. A letter drafted by City Community Development was sent to Doug Dotson from the County Planning that surfaced at Monday nights meeting was what is in this for Coalville City? Some felt there would be added monetary value becauM of an increau in the tax base generated from the project. issued to A1 and Deb Grant for building a horse bain on their property. Board. It was determined that there are a number of items that are out of compliance with the conditional use RECYCLE For Sight not to mention the rodeo events held in Oakley. Hoping to somehow alleviate BABES OF 98 (with the exception of two who excuud themselves for personal reasons) voted to send the family $3,000.00 which Harris would have collected himself. (RiUkalion January 27, 1999 in Wasatch Wav & January 29, 1999 in Summit Counlq Bw) Final Tidbits Here s youp chance to showcase youp hun die of Joy Born in 1998 helps to have one person whom people could call for various problems or concerns. Delinquent notices were mailed out to residents failing to make pay- Submit your babe s picture, information and $7.00. by friday, January 15, 1999 ments on their water bills. They were asked to pay their current assessments plus 10 of their balance due portion. To the few who did not respond, certified letters were mailed to them. Konnie stated that she had not been able to contact three owners but would keep trying. Christmas lighting contest win-- place. Employees I & of the public works department, Tim Richins, Jack Marchanl and Glen Black, took some time to visit with the BCC to discuss the possible placement of a new salt bin in the Snyderville Saying they were placed on a committee to discuss the issue by works director, LaMar Richins, Tim told the board that they had been diligently Marching for a site for the bin and believe the best location would be near the present Justice Center location. The Commission will be updated on what is happening as the committee members work on having the land appraised. Makaula RaJ ro .1 Born July 15, 199S 6 lbs. 10 on. 20 'l ...i- BlaLe & . .V.: I -- V M XSf- - J ) fe. me Grandparents: Harrison & LaPee PkI ro and i. Brail & Bonda Brown V uioe 0 i ill ouii7i5IuSTby juvrTis! Maiinw: Birth Dale: Weiqhl: Hriqlil: . Parents: Grandparents: ft H American Hart Association inches Pbraitu Bivclc PVdro -H Basin area. We probably should take advantage of the program, since everything will be going digital, being completed by 2004 said Commissioner Richins. The board agreed to pass a grant application approval for the South on-si- te u ' Commission Notes Continued... Additional Notes The Commission Board gave their approval for two employees to attend meetings out of State. Jim plan. Cliff Blonquist stated that after making an visit there are Mveral items that need to be u Council members agreed to continue to be in charge of the various departments they have been over. Ail noted that everyone would be willing to assist when needed, but it Serenity Ranch Update Scott Turner visited with the town board, asking them to issue Serenity Ranch an extension on Manhole Issue During a sumjper project in Remembrance This is really a sad time-- a time of great loss, not only for his family but for the community a whole, stated the Mayor, he mentioned the loss of Town Gerk, William Billy Harris. His sudden death in December hu left family members Young added that having bylaws written up would also add to the rodeos success so that everyone Oakley Town Hall at received in the very pen future. u expenses for the family, the board like to order them, contact the whether their grpnt has been ' exten- insert order form inside the program at a cost of $2500.00, and Calisteis in Salt Lake will be taking order forms and paying the ticket form bill. I believe we need to send out some form of recognition cards or letters to the sponsors, so they know we appreciate what they da could operate under the same format, making it more professional, helping to make some money for the town. Tickets for the annual Rodeo are already going fast so if you would meter system. The second project hoped to be worked on are improvements at the town rodeo site. Plans call for the building of a concession stand, handicapped accessible rest rooms, storage room, bleachers and light installation. The board will know The 2nd-Leo- n lst-Ste- Mayor placed at the proposed location. what is going on myself. board gave approval to the sion request win- ners are: assisted with the town lighting. The board would like to be able to check out water lines and make upgrades, repairing a few each year. If the weather day season. remains good, we would like to Turner stated it is the third time something has happened to it. Once, I ended up repairing it at night I hope we dont have to continue doing it, I would like to know tiers have been notified. The 3rd-Tin- Turner said, adding that the project suffered during this holi- ng The mayor is also in charge of the sewer. being added, just cleaning things GrahffTSopmg for funding to allow them to move on two basic projects. First, improvement on the water and Peggy Wilde y Woolstenhulme 4th- - John Mitchell. town employee, DelRay permits and Dick con- cerning the town zoning and subdivision ordinances. Public attendance was light, but those present were told that the only thing that would be changed was wording. It was explained that the reason behind making the changes are to clean up the language concerning Subdivisions and Zoning, making them compatible with one another to make sure there are no conflicting problems. There is nothing new (Communjjjevelopment Block y HUD, Turner told the board. We are just dotting Is and crossing Ts right now. The bids went out in June, and Grandparents: :l All phlurn can he picled up Ulowinq puLlicate |