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Show A6 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 City adopts new salary schedule Heather Campbell STAFF WRITER At this past week's city council Mayor Thomas and the council proclaimed Oct. 1-5,2007 as Community Action week: Celebrating Self Reliance. The mayor asked that people wear orange ribbons to show support for the 40 years of service Community Action Services and the Food Bank have provided. The mayor encouraged all residents to do at least one thing in support of self-reliance during that week. Meanwhile, Councilman Anderson and Councilman Barber announced that they have been working with the state on creating an historic district in Spanish Fork. The historic district, which would be determined by someone from the state, would provide tax incentives for improvements on historic buildings. Currently, the city is in the process of organizing a historic committee and is looking for volunteers. Those interested are asked to contact the city. According to councilman Barber, the members of that committee will be a "great influence on the way the community looks, especially down town." The council adopted this year's proposed salary schedule. Last year the city adopted a new compensation and salary range system in which the city converted to a pure performance-based pay system. That new system allows employees to be compensated based on their performance throughout the year. The salary ranges adjustments, which are based on market conditions, allowed for a 3.7 adjustment for non-management positions, and a 3.9 percent adjustment for management positions. As part of this, the city has created more intense evaluations for employees and while this is still a new thing, the council spoke very highly of the new program thus far. usiness Covering what matters most Tolman starts practice be open on Monday Oct. 29, Tuesday Oct. 30, and finally on Halloween night, Wednesday Oct. 31, 2007. The Spook Alley will be held at the Indoor Tennis Courts (approximately 475 S. Main) and will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $9 at the door, however, discount tickets can be purchased for $8 at the city offices. Vendors from the. Farmer's Market thanked both the City and its residents for their participation in the Saturday morning market. The Farmer's Market gives local produce growers an opportunity to sell products, and has become a popular place for residents to visit. The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m.-l p.m. in the parking lot of city center (40 South Main), and runs through the end of October. At the end of the meetCourtesy photo "The city is on the right track." ACHIEVEMENT: Aaron Tolman, son of Marvin and Judy Totman, recently graduated as an orthodontist from Jacksonville University In Florida. Aaron has joined with three dentists at the McKay Dental Office in West Valley City. Aaron is married to Angie Gedge from Sterling. He and his family are living in Spanish Fork in his parent's home while they serve a mission. — Wayne Andersen ing, Councilman Barber took time to address residents and let them know that he had officially withdrawn from the election. Barber thanked the public for their support, and said that due to changes in his family situation, with the recent passing of his father, he felt he needed to spend more time with his family and their family business. Barber encouraged those who intended on lending their support to him, to go and vote for another. It was announced also, that two more debates have been scheduled to give the people an opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for city council. The first, which is sponsored by the Kiwanis , will be held on Oct. 17, at Prestwich Farms. The debate is open to the meCouncilman Andersen dia, but due to the nature of said he felt that "the city the forum, it will not be open is on the right track," and to the public. However, 'arthat, "this was a very posi- rangements are being made tive thing they [the city] had to broadcast the debate on Spanish Fork 17. The second implemented.'1 debate will be sponsored by It was also announced the Rotary Club and will be that the Second Annual In held on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Dark Spook Alley will begin on Oct. 11 and will the City Council Chambers. run every Thursday, Friday,' This meeting will be open and Saturday in October. to the public and will also be The Spook Alley will also broadcast on SF17. Courtesy photo AWARD WINNERS: Pictured left to right is Rep. Mike Morley, Rep. Steve Clark (House Majority Leader) and representatives from Utah Technology Services. Morley receives award for starting SCR On Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at an awards ceremony in Las Vegas, Rep. Mike Morley received an award on behalf of the state of Utah for the State Construction Registry. The Center of Digital ' Government named the State Construction Registry (SCR) the best Governmentto-Citizen application in the state government category. The SCR is an on-line bulletin board for the posting of construction notices. It provides transparency to all interested parties on commercial and residential construction projects, be they owners, contractors, banks, or title companies. The SCR protects lien rights and dramatically reduces the potential of owners being forced to pay'both the contractor and subcontractors 1 for the same work. Originally conceived by Rep. Morley, the legislation creating the SCR was passed into law in the 2004 General Session. Staggered implementation took place in 2005 and the SCR became fully operational less than two years ago. McKenna appointed Salem City Council approves precautions chapter director to prevent future water emergencies The Foundation for Personal Financial Education, (a 501c non profit corporation), is pleased to announce that D. Craig McKenna has been appointed the chapter director for the state of Utah. The purpose and mission of The Foundation of Personal Financial Education is to educate employees of interested companies on a wide variety of financial topics that range from such diverse issues as retirement planning, legal issues, insurance concerns and questions on real estate and mortgages. The Foundation for Personal FinanciaF^-'Eifii*cation has put together a team of professionals who have agreed to educate an employer's staff and per- Mallory Byrnes STAFF WRITER D. Craig McKenna sonnel in a series of "lunch and learn" programs. These the employer's premises and are only done by invitation of concerned and interested employers. City Engineer Bruce Ward. About 10 homes in Salem were pumped water during The Salem City Council the breakage, but with the approved a Water Line Project growing amount of homes, it that would prevent Salem will be impossible to provide from experiencing a loss of them water that way in the water similar to the recent future. Woodland Hills emergency Bruce Ward commended in their council meeting Salem's Water Crew for the Wednesday. excellent job they did during "I think it's a great idea" the water emergency. said Mayor Lane Henderson. "Our staff did a great job," The project would connect said Ward. "Our crew went ,aspringandawellbyal2inch right to work on the well and line stretching 3,400 feet to made some tough decisions, double the water availability and kept Woodland Hills if Salem experiences a citizens in water and our situation that occurred when citizens in water," said Ward. ^:Maple Canyon Well broke, The water line project will leaving Woodland Hills be completed over the winter, without water. . . . leaving an emergency source "We would have two of water that could provide sources of availability," said for all of Salem if needed. "Ourcrew ... kept Woodland Hills citizens in water and our citizens in water." — Bruce Ward In other business, contracts were approved between the city and construction crews that would establish their commitment to work and Salem's commitment to payment. The ground-breaking for Salem Park was held last week and soon will be connecting Salem High School to Salem Pond and enhancing the wetlands and open space. New trees will also be coming to Salem, and the old trees at Knoll Park will be made safer, according to Councilman JerTHigginson. Though no details were able to be given, Henderson said the possibility of a grocery store coming to Salem is in negotiations. "It looks very promising/' said Henderson during open discussion. The council said that "The Dragon" on Woodland Hills Drive will be staying, along with his open space. "It kind of watches over the entrance to Salem," said Henderson. |