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Show COOS ) E?1 f.Tg4A0A g2S 50 Coalville. Utah 84017 Friday, November 12, 1999 Vol.68No.46 Coalville Council How About Thosp Cats! Discusses Several Issues by Pamela Robbins Bee Editor PAMELA ROBBINS Coalville's Mayor, Merlyn Bcefvdilur Johnson, attended Monday nights council meeting hobbling around on crutches and sporting a bandaged lower foot, due to a fall from a ladder and subsequent surgery. The council had a full agenda and although it came at the end of the evening, perhaps one of the "hottest" issues came when BF1 representative Brad Mertz, approached the council to ask for their assistance in obtaining the Crandall Ford Building as a place to house their waste hauling trucks for the purpose of serving the County. After being notified by the County Commission that they ( BFI) would be the new Garbage collectors for the County, BFI now has the responsibility of locating a place to be used as an office, main- O tenance and storage area for the trucks. The council voiced some pretty strong opposition to having the site used by the company listing "noise" and "smell" as the two strongest objections. Mink pens located near the building was A another concern saying " noise can cause problems for the mink during certain times of the year, such as mating season and when they are born." "I live in the area and I am really concerned about the smell" said the Mayor. Councilman Tom Moore voiced his concern over the smell as well, saying he had worked on the garbage trucks several times in DO the past and even empty-the- y stink! Mertz said his company has not had any complaints in their various locations throughout the state. The South Summit Wildcat Football team advanced to the by handing a 5 pounding to Millard. The playoffs continue Saturday when South Summit takes on Beaver at Timpview High School. GOOD LI CK CATS! semi-fina- adding "the smell from the garbage trucks won't be any stronger than the mink smell. "Four of the 8 that are trucks and 2 pick-up- s planned to be used would be housed inside the facility as would many of the containers, a fact that Mertz said would alleviate some of the problem. He also said that the trucks wouldn't "be in the area during the day as they would be out in the County picking up garbage." With a time limit for finding a (January place fur 1st) looming closer, city planner, Don Sargent told Mertz he didn't think the planning commission and their-operatio- 34-1- ls city council could legally get together and make a decision before January. Sargent said that if the planning commission would agree to hold a special session, the project could be placed on a "fast track", but even then a decision couldn't be reach until December 20th. Mayor Johnson said no decision will be entertained until a public hearing can be held." All West U.S. West Change Vernile Prince and Tony Distefano (All West representatives) and Gary Harrison (representing US West) met with the council to update them on the Kama Correspondent Although no one seems to want the density, a proposed development in Summit County is so large it impacts all 3 areas of the county. If it is approved, the areas encompassing North Summit, South Summit, and Park City' could all feel the effects. The proposed development would consume 6500 acres. Previously known as The Star cussed phasing the project in order to control growth. Neither side wants the density of the Promontory project. East side planners say they will limit the number of units to their part of the county. They have agreed to 270, leaving the west side to handle the rest. Promontory has a long way to go before crossing the finish line. There are still a . lot of unknowns, place with the recent announcement that US West would be selling several of its Utah holding's and that Coalville would be purchased by AllWest affiliates Prince said that letting the news out was only the first step in what will probably take at least 10 months and probably more to settle. First, there will have to be an application for services, public -rings held with bah written and verbal comments listed, and final approval from the FCC (Federal Continued on page A 3 information is Point Ranch, the area stretches east Once from near Silver Creek, up sketchy. the plans are the hill side over to Browns the j complete, Canyon Road. The Pivotal Group purchased the land and plans to develop it into Promontory, a resort community, filled with secondary, higher-en- d homes. Although plans are far from complete, current estimates include 1500 "secondary" homes, a hotel, employee housing, and an affordable housing unit. These numbers have been pared down significantly, previous plans included 2700 housing units. However, should the Pivotal Groups experiment with this market fail, there are no guarantees they wont conform their efforts and sell homes as primary resi- dences. This would create a nightmare for many county residents. Planners realize this, and have dis two planning commissions will make their School board members, in contem- mated $59 million in assessed plating what would be best for these children, are looking very evaluation to North Summit. However, changing school district boundaries is no easy task. In order obtain approval, each of the three school boards must obtain a seriously at changing school trict boundaries. The school districts have 3 choices. South Summit School District Business Manager, Zane Woolstenhulme explained to planning officials. First, they could leave the boundaries alone and let the kids fall where How many times they may. Second, can we back up to avoid growth before we end up in Wyoming?' North and South Summit could back up their boundaries and concede the land Zane Woolstenhulme to the to Park City. S5. School District Business Manager "How many county commiwho times can we ssioners, have the responsibility of making back up to avoid growth before we the final decision. This could take end in up Wyoming, Woolstenhulme place by the end of the year. jokingly Planning commissions from the east and west sides of the county met with school district officials from North and South Summit, and Park City Wednesday, November 3 to discuss the impact of the Promontory development on local schools. An estimated 160 children will remarked. Third, they can do what looks like it will he the best for the county, and realign the boundaries. The majority of school officials attending the meeting felt that keeping the development under (me umbrella was best for the stu- enter county schools if the dents. They would like to keep all Promontory's school bound children in the same district. If Promontory project goes through. changes to the school district's Agenqr Offers Reward for Information boundary lines remain as outlined in Wednesday's meeting. South Summit would hold that umbrella. If the boundaries remain unchanged The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is offering a $5,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for starting a fire northwest of Henefer, Utah, on October 24, 1999. The fire burned about 600 acres of wildlands and cost approximately $350,000 to control. "We've been unable to determine if the fire was an act of arson or just an accident," said Dick Buchlcr, investigator for the division. "However, we ate positive the fire was human caused." Anyone who may have possible information regarding the fire is encouraged to call the Summit County Sheriffs Office at or the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands at during business hours. R COPY dis- Park City School District will end up with an estimated 77 of the students, with only 13 of the taxes from the project. The tax revenue extremely short of what is needed. So, by changing boundary lines Park City may concede the area to the South Summit School District. South Summit would gain the additional students and increased boundaries to include a small triangle of land worth about $61 million in assessed evaluation. South Summit would in turn concede Tollgate Canyon, worth an csti- - At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 7lh. Park City Officers responded to the Fireside Condos on Upper Iron Horse Loop Road where 4 male adults had been in a fight pnor to one being stabbed in the chest, neck and abdomen with a pair of hair cutting dippers. The victim. 21 year old Enrique Gonzales of Park City was transported to the U of U Hospital by medical helicopter where he was listed in serious but stable condition on Tuesday. (Hospital records list the victim as being 34 year old Enrique Rodriguez). A second victim. Indalecio Munoz. 22. also of Park City, was beaten (with hands) and transported to the University of Utah Park City Clinic where he was treated and released. 21 year old Enrique Buatista was arrested for assault of Gonzales. His 18 year old brother, Victor Buatista was arrested and charged with a Class A Misdemeanor for the assault on Munoz. He was also charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. Both were transported to the Summit County Justice Center. According to Lieutenant Rick Ryan of the Park City Police Dept . the victims and suspects were well known to each other, with the altercation taking place when statements were made aKiul family members. 34 year old Alhenio Tenajueno of Park City .was stabbed in the left shoulder and right forearm with a 9 inch kitchen knife, after arguing with a neighbor. Artemio Tinoco Peru of Park City. Lieutenant Ryan said mi reason for the argument has been listed for the altercation which took place at the Aspen Villa Apts at approximately 9:40 on Friday evening November Sth. Blood Brive changes that may soon be taking Development Could Dave Wider Impact JAN ROWLEY Slabbings Injure Several In Park City Over Th e Weekend 45 vote, four out of 5 school board members have to vote in favor for the changes. If the votes are obtained by the school Kurds, the new boundaries would go before the county commissioner for approval. The school Kurds plan to hold workshops and vote in their November Kurd meetings. They would like to finalize Kwindaries by the end of the year. The deci- sion needs to be made by then for North Summit to reap the immediate benefits, and gel a financial Kiost next year. The plans for the new Knind-aric- s was met with some opposi-tio- n from planners. Issues of safedifferences ty and were at the forefront of discussions. You would be asking students to travel 20-3- 0 minutes, instead of 5, remarked one member of the socio-econom- ic planning commission. Students would have to travel further to attend South Summit, and Winter road conditions could make this hazardous. In addition, some expressed concern that the dev clopmenl will be marketed baset. on the Park City lifestyle but students may not be allowed to attend Park City schools. They felt this could create problems, primarily w ith parents, because of cultural differences. Although the three school districts do not get a final say in the Promontory development, they will stay abreast of the situation. However, school districts officials mentioned the possibility of changing the Kundaries regardless of the outcome of the Promontory project. The two planning commissions will hold separate public hearings on the proposed resort community this month. The Red Cross will be at the Coalville Stake Center from 7 p.m. on Wednesday November 17th to conduct a Blood Drive. With blxd in extremely short supply, a request is being made to have as many people as possible assist with this program. Clint Staples, who is helping to get the event rolling, said that people who may have Ken turned away before for various reasons, should try again as many of the requirements have Kcn relaxed". Blood donated by the community is listed on a reserve note and when blood is needed by residents they can receive credit from the bank and payment is waived. 0 For any additional questions call Gint at RcmcmKrll! this special dale and mark it on your calendars. 3-- 336-583- Commission Begins Budget Discussions PAMELA ROBBINS Bee Editor It's that time of the year again, that special time when County Auditor, Blake Frazier can be seen sharpening his pencil, shaking his head and hoping the department heads and various groups in the County will not make their "wish lists" too great. And, the County Commissioners settle back in their scats to listen to the requests being made, while Kiping the dollars will balance out evenly. Monday was the beginning of what usually takes several weeks of discussion of budget hearings in which those speaking also gave reports of progression or problems noticed. Jim Snyder of the Sheriffs Office made a request of the board to "assist" with a program to begin soon, in which employees of the Sheriffs Office would have a d chance to become by becoming LMS certified. Snyder said that a flyer had Kcn sent out. asking for interested persons to contact him. The results were: I from Dispatch, II jailers and 4 deputies. cross-traine- Although he said that having EMS persons within the dept, would be great, he quickly added that it is not meant in any way to be a "competition" with the current ambulance serv ice- - only a means of King able to assist when needed and lessen liability issues. Commissioner Eric Schifferli said that he felt such a program would be using common sense as cross-traine- d law enforcement personnel are often the first on the scene. "1 would be supportive of such a program, but coming this late in the vear, funding could be an issue." Snyder said that if the $200.00 per person Kokstesling could be paid now.the rest could be taken care of next year. "I am really surprised that more n 4 I ) deputies didn't respond to such a program" said Commissioner Fat Cone. I think it would be ideal to have all "on road" personnel be lOO1- EMS trained-thmoney - e spent would certainly be worth it in senice rendered to the residents." Arts Council Johanna Carnes, representing the arts council brought along 3 additional people to help let the Kurd know of the contributions which the council has been involved in within the community. The Kiard learned that a web site, featuring (he various cultural events of the community has been established. 80 films per year have been screened for the last 4 years. Involvement with the Sundance Film Festival. Ballroom dance class begun. Local art work displayed in Condos in the area. Other art work sent to the Smithsonian. Helping with the Legacy Park and assisting the Chamber with their Millennial Program are just a few of the facts named. Peg Bodcll told the Kurd that the arts council is proud" of the work that has Ken done and are now reaching out to other communities in the County". We have planted the seed in Park City and w ant to keep it grow ing and moving along." Commissioner Sheldon Kichins said that he felt a "sh4 in the arm" would K given to the program if some of die residents living on the East Side would K given a chance to K on the Kurd. "There are a lot of talented people on this side" said Richins. Coalville Mayor, Merlyn Johnson, gave his support to the arts council and the program, saying they have done a great job." I le mentioned that for the past several months he has been busy trying to find a way to focus on the Continued on page A3 |