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Show AGround the ountu The Summit County Bee Page A4 August 11(2000 Kamas City Council Talks Traffic and Taxes ....Mosquito Abatement I'm just looking for a way to BY JAN KOWI.KY Kimn I'unrtponilrfil Traffic control and related neighborhood traffic concerns and a possible county wide sales tax increase were discussed at the latest Kamas City Council meeting held Tuesday. August 8. Local resident Julie Viar addressed the council about the y possibility of putting a 100 the at intersection of slop North and 100 East. Viar raised four-wa- specific concerns in her neighbor-hooand while city council mem- d, bers agreed with her and also expressed concerns with other aieas of city, they were unsure of a solution. This used to he a quiet area, said Viar. She pointed out that the majority of traffic now is non residential. People, primarily are using tlie hack streets to avoid busy main and center streets. Viar says she worries for the safely of the children in the area and that it is only a matter of time until something happens. We teach the children hike safely," said Viar. Hut that still isn't enough we need to get people to slow down, slop, and look." slow people down." she continued. I know we can't stop them from coming, hut something needs to he done." Council members discussed traffic calming alternatives such as speed humps, but no decision was reached. Although a traffic signal at main and center could help with the problem, a previous study done within the last couple of years by the Utah Department of Transportation says traffic doesn't juMify a stoplight. Part of problem is that traffic varies so much at that intersection. There are peak limes, such as weekend and summer months when there is extremely high traffic and other times when there is virtually no traffic at all. In addition, traffic lights are very expensive-th- e price was estimated at about 175,000. Mayor Alan Scales told Viar the council would pursue the traffic problems with the police and maintenance departments. We won't let this issue die," he said. We will take your concerns into consideration and will address them." Parking in certain areas of the city has also become a concern. Council members agree that no business in town really has Summit ade- quate parking, and it is getting out of control. With all the new County Commission Chairperson, Pat Cone told city council members that 55 of the money would be used for artsculture and 45 for recreation. The money will be split county wide by population, so unlike the restaurant tax, everyone should get their fair share of the pie. busi- nesses being planned, the problem is going to only get worse. People are already parking on streets, in front of homes and driveways, and in no parking areas Councilman Lewis Marchant said, It's primarily out of town Cone estimated the average people and they think its ok to park wherever because they think they are out in sticks. They have no con- annual cost for the tax increase to be about $15.00 per household. He said one huge benefit of the sales tax increase is that 70 of the money generated comes from people living outside the county. It's a sideration for the residents of Kamas." Mayor Scales said, If s a problem we've got, I just don't know what we can do about it" The Kamas City Council also approved a resolution supporting the recreation and arts sales tax initiative, which will be on the ballot in November. The initiative would increase sales tax by 110 of 1 to fund recreation and artsculture. County. good mechanism to generate money for recreation and arts without overburdening tax payers," he said. Many council members voiced concern over the distribution, but agreed that if Eastern Summit County residents get a fair share of . The council also agreed to give S500.00 to the initiatives educational campaign. The initiative, called ZAP (for Zoo, Aits, and Parks) when it was approved in Salt Lake County a few years ago, could generate a substantial amount of money for arts, culture, and recreation in the money and it benefits this part of the county then they would support the initiative. Cone says he expects the money could be used for the county to join in cooperation with the school districts to build and maintain badly needed recreation facilities. Olympic Sports Park Land Purchase to our attention before it was a done Continuti from page Al deal,'" Said one resident. ' Because the home and the land in question was purchased by funding from tax payer dollars and did not involve Federal funding, no public hearing was needed. "We did everything by the books. Everything was accomplished legally." suted Jaussi. "We have been very careful with funds coming into the program, and there has been no tax increase asked for. We have been very conservative with the money-w- e are driving 15-have looked and old trucks, year for a site for the past 10-1years. This home offers ramps which will help with disability codes, a place for the wildlife in the ares. 3. Smell 4. Chemicals seeping into the nearby Weber River waters S. The fact the board completed the transaction without notifying the homeowners. In speaking directly with a number of homeowners, who spoke with The Bee but wanted their names withheld. The Bee was told the concern runs deep. I am concerned because there are a number of Church groups, camp ground filled with people, fishermen, wildlife, families holding reunions, and high 20 2 ground water." Additional comments included: "My concern is for our ground water and seepage for the workers to shower and change their clothing, and office toward our pump site." "We are in a migratory pattern for birds and space." Jaussi stated he did not anticipate any problems due to the chemicals used, which are Durspan (dry, not liquid), Malathkm and Larvaside oil. "We have been good neighbors in the past and want to continue. The barrels will be up on containers, and oil will be caught before it hits the would hate to see them destroyed." " We have deer, rabbits, and our dogs like to swim in the river. The Salt Lake Community College teaches fly fishing school in the about the fish and stream area-wh- at "If the area contamination?" becomes contaminated what about the future of the land-theare 40 additional kits in the area and property values might go down." Why was this all handled in such a 'hush-hus- h' type of deal?" "When they wash off their vehicles where are the chemicals going to go?" Residents are also concerned by floor. All of our workers have re received Stale Training- - they are all licensed and certified and continually attend meetings designed to assist with the programs and any updated information. We are sensitive to peoples needs and everything will be handled carefully, stated Jaussi "This is not over yet, and we plan to continue to find answers to our questions. We would just like to have them answered before anything else takes place" commented one long time resident. The move in is expected this what they called at this point, unfounded rumors. "We have heard the board wants to build catching ponds and may house additional vehicles for other companies. If a pond is built, will birds and animals die? Will children visiting the area be harmed? We are just extremely concerned. This should have come week. DISPATCHER I Summit County is currently recruiting for a full time Dispatcher I. Performs a variety of working Iml technical duties involving the use of radio equipment to dispatch various emergency response agencies, fish & game and including: county sheriff, police, fire, animal control, fy and of a Hnrergmcy medil pspopnei irt response to variety county Minimum calls.. assistance Qualifications: emcSyJawU Graduation for high school and one (1) year of experience performing related duties. Must successfully complete dispatch certification school, BC1 Technical Operator Oast and become certified as an Emergency Medical . Dispatcher with 12 months of hire date. Salary Range: $10.66 - $l4.89ht Summit County is a drug free workplace conducting presubmit a Summit employment and random drug testing. Applicant must a complete job of and a copy County Application. For an application send comPlease Personnel at contact description please P.O. Box 128, Coalville, Personnel, Summit to County pleted application Utah 84017. Summit County is an E.O.E. Closing Date: Friday, August 25th, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. com-'jnuni- A strkldy modern "judges booth" is being constructed midway on the "jump sites" complete with all the innovations of the new age of Athletes in training travel down the slopes, do their twists and turns in the air, before plummeting downward into the bright blue water's of the swimming pooL These young athletes leave you breathless with their maneuvers. r l CORRECTIONS OFFICER I Summit County is currently recruiting for a full time Corrections Officer I. Performs a variety of entry level law enforcement duties related to the security, safety, order, operation and maintenance of county jail facilities, including incarceration and detention of prisoners. WiU be working 12 hour shifts. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school plus successful comple tion of POST Academy training leading to the acquisition of Correctional Officer Certification. No Experience necessary. Salary Range $11.26 $15.73hr. This position may be filled by a Corrections Officer II. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school plus successful completion of POST Academy training leading to the acquisition of a Correction Officer Certification and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing above and related duties. Salary range: $11.95 SI 6.70hr. Summit County is and random drug j free workplace conducting testing. Applicant must submit a Summit County Appiicatiort. For an application and copy of a job description please contact Personnel at Please send application to Summit County (435) Personnel. PO Box 128, Coalville. Utah 84017. Summit County is an E.O.E. Employer. 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