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Show A4 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Green River council changes purchasing policy during meeting Annalee Thayn The Green River City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on June 18. The first item on the agenda was to make changes to the purchasing policy, which was unanimously approved. It was decided that any bids for less than $5,000 didn’t need to be submitted as a sealed bid. Purchases made for items of $5,000 to just less than $5,000 would require three bids. It was also decided that purchase bids would be separate from construction bids. Nick Lucas, a pilot, and Mark Francis, the owner of Redtail Aviation, attended the meeting. Redtail was voted to become the fixed base operator for the Green River Airport. Redtail already has operations in Moab. Before their application was awarded, Lucas talked about repairs that would need to be made to the fuel line. Reporting that any repairs should be able to be made for less than $5,000, but until looked at thoroughly, he could not say how much money would be needed to make the repairs. Francis would like to see a self-serve line, similar to one in Moab, but it would be more expensive than the repairs that are needed for the current system. Bryan Meadows will be hired as the museum groundskeeper. The lawnmower for the museum will come from Central Supply. Verna Watterson will be a new museum employee. All of these decisions were unanimously approved. The financial agreement between Green River and the John Wesley Powell River History Museum will not be substantially altered but was finally put into writing. Mayor Pat Brady suggested that the term of the contract date be changed from 2010 to 2011. This formal agreement is a necessary step to the museum applying for 501C3 status. The status will make it possible for other funds to be available to support the museum and make it possible for donations to be made towards the museum as a tax write-off. This status has been applied for in the past, but because of the length of time that has lapsed another application will need to be filed. In the future there will need to be a 501C3 board, under the rules of 501C3. The city will continue to keep the museum as a department. Ted Thompson with Carnatite, a uranium mining firm working in the area, has sanitation facilities at Buckhorn Wash. He asked for permission to collect the gray water from showers there and dump it into the Green River City drain sys- tem. A unanimous decision was reached that Carnatite’s gray water could be disposed of in Green River’s drainage system. The water would need to be dumped between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All council members agreed with these changes. There would be a charge per 3,000-gallon load. Amendments were unanimously agreed to for the 2007-2008 budget. Amendments included a slight increase in animal control budget, changes to the Melon Days budget and a slight increase in the monthly stipend to city council members. The budget for the 2008-2009 year was unanimously approved. Some of the requests for this budget were from the Green River Community Center, the medical center, and the old Greenriver Cemetery. Money given to the Old Greenriver Cemetery will help find graves and clean up around the cemetery. A 50-cent raise was approved for the city employees who had received certified training in their work area; also a 3 percent cost of living raise for the city employees was approved. Mayor Brady will need to modify the personnel policy, so that those people who received certification in their work area could receive their bonuses the same year they were trained. This was Wind Damage Strong winds played havoc in Green River on June 17 as a microburst whipped through part of the town that evening. Karen Silliman took the picture above of a large tree limb that fell in her yard on Green River Boulevard, near the A-OK Campground, barely missing four vehicles, a tractor and three buildings. Other reports indicate that the microburst was only experienced on the east side of Green River. An RV awning was destroyed at the KOA. approved unanimously. A community tax and a special service tax were discussed. A city property tax could be imposed and the money received would Wild horse adoption rides into Castle Dale Continued from Page 1A. At the Castle Dale event, 50 horses and 10 burros will be available for adoption. The horses and burros are from herd management areas in Oregon, Nevada, Utah and possibly Idaho. There is also the possibility that there will be several halter broken horses available for adoption. For those interested in previewing the animals, viewings will be held Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 -10 a.m. Tweddell reported there would be a variety of colors, ages and sizes of horses available for adoption, but that he did not have information on specific horses. He also revealed that the BLM will also offer several gentling clinics by Cliff Tipton, a member of the Intermountain Wild Horse and Burro Advisors. Clinics will be held Friday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m. The horses will be in pens set up throughout the arena according to age and gender, and in an effort to ensure that everyone interested in adopting the animals has an equal opportunity, the event will be held in the form of an auction, with the usual $125 adoption fee used as a base to begin bidding. Tweddell also clarified that although the adoption will be held in this form, those who buy the animals take on responsibilities unique to an adoption; they Wal-Mart driver Donn Sweet and driver’s education students. sign an agreement with the BLM to take care of the animals for a year. In that year, the government still holds the title for the animal. If after that time, it is found that the animal has been well taken care of, the title is then turned over to the owner. For those interested in adopting more than one animal, the BLM offers a special “buddy program,”providing those who adopt one animal the chance to purchase a second, not adopted during Photo by Josie Luke Wal-Mart driver assists summer driver’s education class Josie Luke Donn Sweet from the Wal-Mart program Committed to Safety recently spent a few hours with 43 local driver’s education students on June 16, sharing tips with students on to how to stay safe while operating a vehicle around tractor-trailers. Sweet, a CTS educator attends high schools around the state to share the program with students. Driver’s Education Instructor Lee Moss explained that when he and the other instructors heard about the program, they asked that Sweet come and share the information with students. “As instructors, we’re con- cerned with the amount of collisions between trucks and cars here, and with the number of trucks in the area, students need to understand the dangers,” he said. Sweet spent time explaining possible hazards to students, allowing them to sit in the driver’s seat of his truck so that they could see the “blind spots” that tractor-trailer drivers face. Moss was pleased with the demonstration and expressed his hope that it will keep the students safe. “If we can save one accident from happening, then our time and his day’s wages are well worth it,” he said. Cowboy poets gather at 777 Ranch Kathy Ockey A beautiful summer evening drew a large crowd to the 777 (Three Seven’s) Ranch June 14 for Cowboy Poetry and singing. A steak and chicken dinner was served prior to the entertainment. Singer Jeff Gore started the program with a wide selection of songs, beginning with “Never Cuss the Wind or the Rain,” and “Your Cowboy Loves You,” and then warned the crowd with, “If you don’t like yodeling, plug your ears.” Ron Eman, cowboy poet, took over the stage and delighted the audience with “Seagull Poaching,” “The Coyote,” and “Smart Dogs” that compared a cow dog to a Wal-Mart parking lot, along with several other selections. 16-year-old Clay Clemmock from Cedar City impressed the audience with his fiddling skills. The program closed with the touching poem, “The Touch of the Master’s Hand.” Rick Benson, manger of 777 Ranch, said this was the 14th annual performance of the cowboy poetry event. He said they have these programs occasionally to get the community involved in the ranch and to show what they are trying to accomplish there. Benson said a group formed a non-profit organization and it was their goal to teach young people values in their lives. There are five families that live on the ranch and work together with these young people. They have four, eight-week “ranch hand” courses teaching young men to develop a work ethic, how to respect authority, and to teach them to be Godly men. They also have a one week horsemanship program that teaches young people how to ride and train horses. Benson said the staff keeps records of their skills and development and they conclude the course with a graduation program. There are also several other programs that are held throughout the year that continue to teach life skills in various other areas. go into the general fund. Money from the special service tax could be earmarked for specific purposes. Mayor Brady will look into the requirements of the special service tax. Each of the council members concluded the meeting with updates on the various projects they are working on. COURT REPORTER Appearing in 7th District Court June 17 before Judge Douglas B. Thomas was: Rachel Annette Wardle. Charged in 2007 with a felony count of Illegal Possession/ Use of a Controlled Substance and a misdemeanor charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Wardle pled guilty to both charges. In a review hearing the court was informed that Wardle has not served the eight days in the detention center or paid the fee required in her plea in abeyance agreement. Wardle informed the court that she had experienced a high risk pregnancy and was not able to work or serve jail time, and now she has no one to leave her baby with so she can work and serve her jail time. She stated that she could pay $100 on her plea in abeyance fee and would have her delinquent supervision fees paid when she has her next probation meeting. The state advised the court that it intended to file an order to show cause to have the plea in abeyance set aside. The matter was continued until the order to show cause is served. The court appointed David Allred to represent Wardle and set an order to show cause hearing for July 15. William Thomas Yarbrough III. Yarbrough pled guilty to an amended felony count of Threat Against Life/ Property in November of 2006 and in post sentencing proceedings the defendant’s probation was revoked and reinstated for 36 months. His probation officer reported that Yarbrough has established a residence and has been reporting. Jeffrey A. Holden. Holden faces misdemeanor charges of Illegal Possession/Use of a Controlled Substance and Use or Possession of rug Paraphernalia. In arraignment proceedings the defendant was advised of his rights and penalties and he was appointed David Allred to represent him. Arraignment is scheduled for July 1. Don Carl McLaren. McLaren pled no contest to an amended misdemeanor charge of Sexual Battery on April 15. In a hearing McLaren filed a motion to withdraw his no contest plea and the state filed an objection. The court denied the defendant’s motion to withdraw his plea and sentencing was continued to the court’s next law and motion day upon the request of defense counsel. Sentencing is scheduled for July 15. Zachary James Tuttle. Tuttle pled guilty to an amended felony charge of Attempted Burglary on March 18. In sentencing proceedings Tuttle was sentenced to a suspended prison term of not more than five years, fined $1,500 and placed on probation for 36 months. He was also ordered to serve 10 days in the Emery County Jail on weekends and to pay restitution. Joseph Scott Fiechko. Feichko faces felony charges of Theft and Tamper with Withness/Juror. In a pretrial conference the state advised that they intend to file an appeal in regards to a suppression order. The court ordered the jury trial previously scheduled to be vacated. Kim Lee Rollins. Rollins faces a misdemeanor charge of Issue Bad Check/Draft/Presumption. She entered a plea in abeyance agreement with the court, which required her to provide restitution. A review hearing is scheduled for June of 2009. Denise Marie Heaps. Heaps faces two felony charges of Possession of a Drug Precursor. The case was continued upon stipulation of counsel. Arraignment is scheduled for July 15. Fred Thomas Lujan. Lujan faces two felony counts of Child Kidnapping and two felony counts of Aggravated Sex Abuse of a Child. He also faces two felony counts of Distribute/Offer/Arrange to Distribute a Controlled Substance and a misdemeanor charge of Use of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The cases were continued upon stipulation of counsel. Arraignment is scheduled for July 1. Melissa Leeray Randall. Randall faces a felony count of Illegal Possession/Use of a Controlled Substance. The case was continued and disposition is scheduled for July 15. Curtis Dovel Diego. Diego pled guilty in 2006 to a felony charge of Illegal Possession/Use of a Controlled Substance. In an order to show cause hearing the case was continued to July 1. Dick R. Allred. Allred faces a misdemeanor charge of Stalking. In his initial appearance his was advised of his rights and penalties and he advised the court that he wanted to hire his own attorney. Arraignment is scheduled for July 15. Julian Lyle Bowman. Bowman faces two felony charges of Criminal Mischief and misdemeanor charges of Reckless Burning and Electronic Communication Harassment. In his initial appearance he was advised of his rights and penalties and was appointed David Allred to represent him. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15. Marty Hayward Heaps. Heaps pled guilty in 2007 to an amended misdemeanor charge of Accepting Bribe to Prevent Prosecution. The defendant has not paid his fine and it has been turned over for collection. Based upon his non-appearance before the court a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. |
