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Show August 11, 2000 Page A3 Sheriffs Blotter Residents Tell School Board By Runrta RuMm Bcr Exklur Build Us A Cadillac BY JAN ROWLEY Kara posed 110 of Conespoadcnt per year. This money would be split between arts and recreation and dis- South Summit school board mem- bers minds, following a public tributed throughout the county based on population. "The really good thing about this tax is that 70 of sales tax money comes from outside the county, said meeting held August 2, that many citizens within their boundaries feel the pinch of inadequate recreational facilities and fully support building one-this fully loaded. I'd like to see the 'Cadillac1 (of at Cone. "South Summit has money in their pockets and are ready to go, Cone continued. "The studies have been done, the needs have been identified, now its time to act recreation facilities) built in this valley, we deserve it, said local resident Phil Merchant Merchant described the problems little league coaches face because of a lack of adequate space for practice and games. "We need new facilities not our- selves he said.The cost to build a Cadillac , which might contain aquatics and fitness centers, activity spaces for climbing walls, an arts and crafts room, a walkingjogging track, a - teen lounge, game room, and a chiidwatch activity room, would be roughly $6.7 million. If the school district built the scaled back model, just the aquatics center, they would be looking at a minimum cost of $2.7 million. However, school board members predict they won't have to raise taxes to pay for a recreation center, if it is done in phases, "They have $1 million available now and within the next 18 months or so they could have enough to build the without a tax minimum facility levy, said Dr. Norm Hyatt, who' moderated Wednesday nights meeting. In addition, County Commission Chairman Pat Cone told residents that a proposed sales tax increase could provide additional funds. Provided voters approve the pro sales tax increase a There could be little doubt in only for the youth but for 1 in November, the additional tax aid raise $700,000 to $750,000 . Several young mothers also spoke in favor of the school districts involvement in building a recreation facility. These parents say they would love to not have to drive their kids to Park City, Salt Lake City or Orem to participate in activities. "I'm all for it, one mother exclaimed. "We should do as much as possible in order to cre- ate positive experiences for our youth, said another. Regardless of which recreation model the school board builds, a new swimming facility will be part of the package. In fact, the deteriorating swimming pool is the driving force behind the consideration of a Cadillac. Judy Staples, Pool Director, described the problems with existing pool. "The aluminum plumbing is corroding," she said. Inorderto fix it they would have to dig up the pool and replace die aluminum with PVC, which could be very costly and difficult considering the pools location in the center of the Middle School. "Id much rather take the cost to upgrade our existing facilities and use it to build a new one, said Staples described what a new aquatics center might include. In addition to a lap pool, it could house a leisure pool. Leisure pools are the latest and greatest in pool facilities with all kinds of fun for kids. They include things like slides, pipes with water and buckets, a 0 depth entry so kids can walk right in, and a lazy river area where the water is always slowly moving. The real kicker Staples pointed out is that leisure pools make money, lap pools don't. A pool that makes money is a good thing but chances are a recreation center wont produce enough revenue to support itself. The school district will likely have to subsidize costs. The annual cost for maintenance and operations is esti- mated at between $700,000 and $800,000. The revenue is expected to be about $450,000. Not everyone at Wednesday's meeting jumped on the recreation wagon. George Lambert was critical of the studies behind the proposed project as well as the project itself. I'm not in favor, he said. "We have enough facilities already. The existing facilities are not used to their full capacity and I see no necessity to have another sports complex in the area, he said. However, the majority spoke in favor of the school districts involvement in providing a recreation facility for the community. Wednesdays meeting was an attempt to determine community support, which it did. The remaining question may then be not so much what, but where the facility will be located. "We need to know it Superintendent Mark Littleford. will be located, Another case involved someone taking the tops off of sprinkler heads and cutting a large hole in a trampoline before leaving. Initials Were once again carved into a child's swim pool. A business in the South Summit area had some of their construction products, such as tile and lighting fixtures removed from the site. Investigation has brought several suspects into play but is continuing. A theft call of wood taken fmm Bell's at Silvercreek was logged into the computers. Officers located two vehicle's speeding near the South Beach at Echo Dam, at which time the driver of a Bronco with a speed boat, and a Corvette following behind were stopped. A male driver was transported to the jail on charges of retail theft and driving on a denied license. The female was charged with retail theft and minor in possession. She was taken to the Coalville City Hall where she was released to ha madia. While entering onto Easthound near Kimballs' Junction, an officer noticed an overturned car in the construction area and the driver was trying to climb out of the vehicle. After making contact with the driva, the offica performed field sobriety tests and after missing several instructions, the male finally stated "I'm Too drunk. He was taken into custody and transported to the jail. A harassment call was phoned into dispatch by a male camped in the Amethyst Lake area. He told officers that several in a camp neartiy had shown lights into his camp, ' told him they were going to throw him into the lake, called him names and harassed him for about two hours. He gave officers the plate numbers of the vehicles. While camping in the Washington Forest region, complainants had several items stolen including fishing tackle box filled with supplies and a fishing pole valued at $150. Information taken and case number filed. Lake-Wasat- facility before we determine where School Board Member Jared well being. Investigation continuing. what would be included in the Weller. Officers were called In chock uul several vandalism calls near the Snyderville BasinIurk West region. One report involved a home owner having someone carve initials into an inflatable swim ptxd. flower pots tipped over and moved. Plants uprooted and thrown and broken sprinkler heads. Another report said a suspect had taken off the driven side bumper panel of his vehicle. Another resident reported that someone had entered the backyard of the honie during the night and glued golf lees on the hut tub and cut the screen to the window in the shape of a naked lady. There was also some type of sticky residue placed on the house and a CD was glued to the lop of ha car. The part that bothered the home owners in this case the most, however, was a phone call threatening their said ch An officer stopped the driva of a vehicle for running a stop sign at an intersection in the South Summit area. It was then he noticed a passenger open the door and throw something under the vehicle. The offica looked unda the vehicle and noticed a ceramic pipe and asked the passenger to exit the vehicle where he was placed unda arrest. The driva was asked to exit and was placed in cuffs for security reasons. Both subjects were searched and ra otha paraphernalia was located. The driva was cited for expired registration and given a verbal on the stop sign. The juvenile was released to the driva pa his mothers approval and will be referred to the juvenile courts. A North Summit resident reported having someone damage their mailbox afier a large rock was placed on it. It was at this time that additional vandalism' at the same area were reported. Officers are investigating possible suspects. Officers were asked to respond to several alarm calls, including one at the Guess outlet store. Upon arriving, the door to the store was propped open and a check was done to determine if anyone was inside. The managa of the store was contacted and arrived at the scene to check whetha anything was missing. Merchandise appeared to be fine but the lock had not been properly secured after the last person left for the night. The store was then secured and the scene cleared. Two scout groups camped in the Wasatch Forest became involved in a minor conflict when two males from one group donned camouflage gear, complete with face coverings and entered the second campground, star3 tling the younga year old scouts due to their behavior. Scout leaders in the second camp asked the two males questions about their camp site and what they were doing, hut couldn't get a straight answer so they all went to the camp host who called dispatch to assist. In the end, the boys were sent to the camp to show the younga scouts their apparel, state what they were doing was harmless and had their parents come and take them 12-1- home. When a resident received a bill from a credit corp. for $741 for purchases he had not made or even owned a card fiy. the Sheriffs Office was contacted. The credit card company stated they had tent a letta to him saying ved credit, but the complainant said he he had never received it and thought someone must have taken it from his mail box and set up a fraudulent account The company said to file a police report on the incident and they would cancel the balance owed. pre-app- ro An offica responded to Kilby Road on an accident with injuries call. Upon arriving, he found EMS personnel assisting a bicycle rida who had crashed on his bike. No vehicle was involved and the patient was taken to LDS hosnital to receive additional treatment for his injuries. Park City Arts Festival A Big Success NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE h Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is proposing to increase its property tax revenue. As a result of the proposed increase, the tax on a $162,000 residence will be $17.82, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity will Hi be $32.40. Without the proposed increase, the tax on a $162,000 residence would be $12.03, and the tax on a business having the same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity would be $21.87. v L iSt The 2000 proposed tax rate is .000200. Without The Prfc City Arts Festival held over the weekend of August 4, brought In a throne of people from across the county. There were countless exhibits of a wide variety of Art from photography, to sculpture. The creative expression was inspiring. There was plenty to do and sec for people df all ages. Clowns were especially popular with the younger generation. the proposed increase the rate would be .000135. This would be an increase of 48 which is $5.79 per year ($0.48 per month) on a $162,000 residence or $10.53 per year on a business having die same value as the average value of a residence in the taxing entity. With new. growth this property tax increase, and other factors, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District will increase its property tax revenue from $2,377,288 collected last year to $3,744,451 collected this year which is a revenue flH ;? increase of 57.5. piv HIGH COUNTRY PROPERTIES New & Used Sales & Service Dodge, Chrysler 2 h Plymouth & Eagle & Dodge Plymouth Jeep Mini-Van- All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on August 22, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. at District headquarters, 2837 E. 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