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Show 4 page 8 newsprint deoember 9, 1981 Planning A Zoning Amendment Public Hearing. planner Bob Nicholson and Jack Seitz advised the Council that the Planning Commission was recommending that the Planning A Zoning Oridance be amended to eliminate attached dwellings in RA-- I and R- -l zones. After some discussion, Jack Seitz made the motion to adopt an ordinance prohibiting this type of dwelling in R- -l and RA-- 1 zones. Karl Migliori seconded the motion, motion carried unsnimously. Public Works Construction Specifications Ordinance Amendments. City Manager Bassett and Public Works Director KAy Overson discussed the amendments to the construction specifications with the Council, and after a brief discussion, the Council requested this be brought back to the next meeting with clarifications as indicated by the Council. Council of Governments Agreement. City Manager Bassett outlined the amendments to paragraphs H and 1. After some discussion of the changes, the Council requested the agreement be distributed to the County for further distribution to Ballard and the Ute Indian Tribe for their input. PWD Overson reviewed the Uniform Building Code Ordinance Amendment. proposed changes in the UBC code for engineering review costs. After some discussion. Jack Seitz made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. amending the UBC Code. Gene Anfinson seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Jack Seilzat this time reminded the Council that the permit for the temporary trailer for basin State Bank would expire very shortly. Management Reports - City Manager. Manager Bassett reported on the following: ) New Sewer Impact Fee Schedule, manager Bassett reminded the Council that the new impact fees for sewer connections are supposed to go into effect Jan. 1, 1982; however, in some of the new annexation areas, the City staff has been telling the residents to put off purchasing their water connections until a court decision has been reached relative to who will provide sewer service. This will create problems for the charging of the new sewer fees to those residents. Karl Migliori suggested that the City go ahead and collect those sewer fees and place the funds into a special account. Then when the court decision is reached. those funds will either be turned over to AVWSD or to the City. There was some discussion as to informing those residents of the possibility of having to pay a higher rate if the court rules in favor of the District. The Council then discussed the problem wit h the contractor at the sewer lagoon and the delays this is causing in the operation of the lagoons. After considerable discussion, the Council requested letters be sent to EPA. and to both the Federal and State Legislators and also to Governor Mathcson. The Council further requested that an amendment be prepared, postponing the initiation of the new sewer fee schedule until the problems with the sewer lagoons is Vernal City Council (twin-home- minutes December 2, 1981 Unofficial Regular meeting of the Vernal City Council held December 2. 198l.cal)rd to order at 6:33 pm. Present: Mayor Sam Snyder, Councilmcmbcrs Karl Migilori, Jack Seitz, Gene Anfinson, (7:05 pm) and Greg Hawkins (7:23 pm). Jack Stagg was excused. Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order to dicuss the agreement between Vernal City and Deseret Generation and Transmission for impact mitigation funds. Mayor Snder asked Mr. Ken Fisher, representing Deseret GAT. how the City and IXiAT can know that the impact of 'this development is what it will be in the future. This was discussed at length. The draft agreement was then reviewed at length, and the City Attorney. Dave Burningham was directed to meet with DGAT's attorney. Elgin Ward, to incorporate the discussed amendments into the agreement. Mayor Snyder called a five minute recess at 7:25. At 7:30. the meeting was called to order. Minutes. After a brief preview of the previous minutes. Jack Seitz made the motion to approve those minutes as read. Gene Anfinson seconded the motion, motion carried HJO Annexation Ordinance. City Manager Hassell reviewed with the Council the proposed annexation of approximately 3.7 acres of land located on 300 East at approximately 1000 South. There was a discussion of the problems with sewer service from the City to this area and this will be further discussed in future meetings. Karl Migliori made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 9 annexing adjoining lands and Jack Seitz seconded the motion, motion carried prescribing a zone designation of unanimo ualy. Water Master Plan. City Manager Bassett advised the Council that the City is still in possession of a DOE grant for a water master plan, however the Council had previously requested this be postponed until the water seperation occurs. However, the grant is supposed to be expended before the end of December, but we are in the process pf attempting for an extension of time. There wasa brief discussion of which areas to include in the master plan, and Mr. Wayne Swett. representing the Ashley Water Co., then presented a letter to the Council signed by the Directors of this water company, requesting the City's support for this whole area to annex to the City. After a brief discussion, both Karl Migliori and Jack Seitz did state they would support such an annexation. After further favorable discussion. Mayor Snyder advised Mr. Swett that the consensus of the Council was favorable to the annexation. Sales Tax Redistribution. City Manager Bassett and Mayor Snyder reported to the on Council on the sales tax redistribution meeting they attended in South Salt Tuesday, December 2. Manager Bassett outlined the proposed redistribution, and altera considerable discussion, the Council requested that special meetings he set up with our State Legislators. Representative Gayle McKeachnie and Senator Glade Sowards. R-- 3. w. VaLona Fabrizio and Twilla Rhoades. After a game and there were displays of Christmas Patterns and Christmas Traditions. These were snacks, set up by ladies from Tabiona and by three ladies who came all the way from Fruitland. Flora Fabrizio showed how to make bows for Christmas. Jerry Christiansen set up a 70's Book display. It was a really fun evening! Man of America for 1981 in recognition of outstanding profes dedicated to enriching the communities in which they live and the professions which they serve. Antron Nylon Velvet Earthtone Colors Arnie is the son of Anthon of Smithfield. Utah. He is a 1966 graduate of Sky View High School. Smith-fielUtah and has a in B.S. Degree Sociology from Utah State University along with an M.R. ED. from d, Brigham Young University. His community service includes the American Red Cross. Water Safety Chairman for Uintah County. Volunteer Swimming Life Saving and First Aid Instructor. Post Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Former Scout and Explorer Leader, former First Councelor Solid Hardwood Frames Hide-A-Be- d Love Seat & Regular Price 161 Chair 135 NOW s 1 20000 Quality Construction Also See All Our Other Specials At The Basins Best Furniture Store e furniture house On the Maeser Comer 789 1539 The number of Personal bankruptcy cases filed these days is a national disgrace. In the first nine months of 1981, there were 339,395 personal bankruptcy actions filed nation wide. If the rate continues and there Soup Con't from pg. 8 later. We have not mentioned your power meter in the above lists because only in the rarest of cases do we find a defective meter. Electric meters are an extremely accurate instrument; and if one is defective, it is usually defective to the members advantage. Meters wear with use over the years and any wear causes a drag on the unit; and consequently, they slowdown and actually read less than they should. If you feel at times that your power bill is higher than it should be, please consider the points above in determining why it is that way. If, however, there is an extreme increase and you cannot justify it as usage, please inspect your wiring system for possible shorts or other problems (stuck thermostats, pumps running continuously, etc.). If you cannot in any way justify the increase, contact your cooperative and we will aid you in finding the solution. currently Stake Sunday School President and Ward Scout Troop Committee Chairman. Arnie is a member of Con't on Pg 19 Church are sure signs that it filed for bankruptcy will, cases for the year this year under chapter seven could have paid will total 452,000. Its getting so filing off at least half of their for bankruptcy is as nonmortgage debts in a about as common as period of five years. filing for divorce - and Most of the men carries about the same declaring bankruptcy held lull time jobs. stigma. actions Much of the increase Bankruptcy in bankruptcies, ac- causes a great deal of cording to research damage to the bigger reports, can be attrib- store that carry huge volume of credit acuted to double-digcredit-carcounts. Sears and inflation, abuse, unemployment, Penneys lost up to 4.5 and other problems Million Dollars during by 1980. The small store brought on Recession. But primary can also lose in bankblame can he laid on ruptcy because of a Bankruptcy Reform small volume of cusAct of 1978, which tomers. it makes The Supreme Court easy for individuals to escape is checking on whether responsibility for there bankruptcy courts have debts, and keep most of too much power that is what they own. good. What really is A study conducted by needed is some comresearchers evaluating mon sense about li ing the 1978 Bankruptcy past one means, and a Reform Act showed little old fashioned that nearly two out of pride in landing every seven people who behind ones debts. d and is LDS Bishopric T it They are collecting Campbell soup labels and then the Campbell company allows the school so much in athletic or instructional equipment in exchange for the labels. This program has been used by many schools and is not a new program with Camp- Con't on Pg Queen Size by Alan Lotton Arnon and Lillian in 1. BANKRUPTCY A NATIONAL DISEASE As Outstanding Young Man Young Cards. ornaments. Jeanette Trunbow Arnie Anthon Selected Outstanding show- make tree ic whose efforts are and Holiday (Thanksgiving. Christmas, and baking. New Year Day) cooking 2. More use of lighting because of the shorter daylight period. 3. Most heating systems require the use of electric power and run almost continuously during the extreme cold periods. 4. Many use space heaters here and there in their homes and buildings. 5. Stock tank heaters and fountains are in use. 6. Engine heaters are being used for cars and tractors. In some known cases as many as five same engine heating units are being used at the time. 7. Electric blankets and heating pads are being used more. 8. Clothes dryers are used more, and those in unheated rooms use more energy. 9. Forgetting to shut a light or even an own off and discovering it several hours or a day or two Annette Gines demonstrated ways to wrap Christmas presents, and Sue Fabrizio gave ideas on making Christmas recessed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pm. Arnie Anthon has been selected as an to Christmas Repair pf Cat. Mr. Overson reported that the cost of repairing the catapillar will be approximately 35.000. Permit. Mr. Overson presented'Mayor Snyder 3.) Application for with the application for this permit, which wasappmved at the last Council meeting, for This was briefly discussed by the Council. his signature. At 9:40 pm. Karl Migliori made the motion to recess into executive session to discuss several items of litigation. Gene Anfinson seconded the motion and the Council was then throughout the nation, from all segments of our society, representing a of busimultiplicity nesses and professions, how ed 4.- ) Outstanding Young Men of America Awards Program is to honor young men try for this time of year: Mary Baum. Zola Sweat and Sharon Hamilton. Overson. munity. The purpose of the Rosalyn and the program features MaeserTank. The City Engineers prepared an estimate on the rebuilding of the Maeser Tank of 108.000. The Council disussed the possibility of selling the tank and building a new one. Greg Hawkins requested the Public Works Director check into who authorized a connection on to the main sewer line on South Vernal Avenue, made by Western Utilities. 3.- ) Compactcr at Landfill. Mr. Overson requested permission from the Council to convert the John Deere compactor toloader. at a cost of approximately 4,000 to change the transmission. The compactor has not been utilized at the landfill to any degree and this would alleviate the need for a new loader. This will be further investigated by Mr. ability and exceptional service to the com- do not kn electric energy usage is up. We the power. used who because we are not the ones the individual question is asking Even though the know not he does always the power, the one using use we where he used it either. This is because a times day electricity for so many things so many that we take it for granted and arc not really conscious of the fact that we are using it. For those who may be questioning why their winter months, electricity energy usage is up in the to list some of the easily overlooked uses we will Secretary Renee Park.) the rest of the short 2.) sional achievement, superior leadership and Lewis developments. Hvdro-Electr- ,dst0 Hanson. Stella Turn-boand Dorothy Price. (The rest of the new Presidency are the Counselors. Katherine resolved. 2.- ) Main Street Improvement District. Finance Director McDonald reported back to the Council of the results of the Board of Equalization hearings. There wereadjustments made to the following: of the total asseeement os prepaid; if the a. Administrative charges to be 7 assessment becomes part of the Improvement District, interest will be at 99b. and I 10th will be due and payable immediately. b. Water line charges will be deducted from the assessment. however the cost per square foot with the c. Sidewalk assessment were recalculations from 2 to tJ24. Mr. McDonald also advised the Council that Jack Turner, a new owner of property along Main Street, only received his estimated assessment notification in todays mail. There was considerable discussion on the charges for ths sidewalk, and Greg Hawkins made the motion to accept the adjustments with the exception of the sidewalk, and Greg Hawkins made the motion to accept the adjustments with the exception of the sidewalk. The sidewalk assessment will remain at 2 per square foot. Karl Migliroi seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Management Report - Public Works. Public Works Director Kay Overson reported on the following: I.) Northeast Sewer. Mr. Overson received an estimate from the City Engineers on the City's portion of the sewer line of 331.000. This includes the entire area outside proposed developments and the cost of materials in the oversizing of the lines thru unamiously. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS? often receive this time of This is a question we y have some year; and although we not usual. than be higher ones usage may ind.udua know specifically why a partUr esidency. Carlene Williams. Lorene Thomas Inc. Moon Lake Electric, Association, ELECTRICITY DO WE USE MORE WHY to the outgoing Pr- 1.- Migliori seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Water Connection - Lloyd Swain. City Manager Ken Bassett advised the Council he had received a request from Lloyd Swain for a water connection for a new house at 2300 East 2673 South. Mr. Swain had previously received a letter from the City in August, 1981, stating that water would be available, and on this advise, he did build the home. After a brief discussion. Gene Anfinson made the motion to approve a water connection for Mr. Lloyd Swain, subject to approval from the State Health Department. Jack Seitz seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Accounts Payable. Jack Seitz made the motion to apporve payment of the accounts payable as presented. Karl Migliori seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Business Licenses. Finance Director Keith McDonald reviewed the applications for business licenses with the Council. Gene Anfinson made the motion to approve these applications as presented, setting a bond of 500 for Contract Carpets & Interiors. Inc., an itinerant merchant license. Jack Seitz seconded the motion, motion earned By Last Tuesday Evening Dec. 1st the Tabiona Relief Society had a, special Homemaking Evening. The new President Nadine Roberts gave a tribute 0, unanimously. Water availability for Steinaker Development - Cal Sorenson addressed the Council relative to a commitment made by previous Councils for water to a development on the north side of the Steinaker Reservoir. Mr. Sorenson asked that the Council again verify that when water is available, he will be able to be served with culinary water service for his proposed development. Mr. Sorenson slated that until water is available, in the next two to three years, he would not be able to develop his property. After some discussion of the location of the proposed development. Greg Hawkins made the motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft an agreement relative to the availability of water to this area. Karl Currently Speaking Tabonia Relief Society Enjoy Christmas Homemaking Meeting s) . It is a very bells. effective program, and has been used throughout the U.S. 19 m ar Clla . Fashions 63 West Main 7894231 CHILDRENS COATS Boys Sr Girls sizes 12 months to size 7 30 OFF 20 OFF All ladies sweaters Ladies & Junior Coats Girls Dresses Size 2 10 Robes tool -- |
