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Show Page 2 Thursday, July 14, 2011 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Fayette Council discusses meter issues By JOHN HALES FAYETTE—The Fayette Town Council is considering a proposal that would require easy access to culinary water meters at all times. During a meeting on July 7, council members reviewed a suggested ordinance that aims to alleviate the problem of water meters being blocked from the town's meter reader. According to Mayor Scott Bartholomew and one of the town's former meter readers, meters were sometimes blocked from easy access, either by overgrown vegetation, mud, water, snow, or even consistent parking over the meter. It's a problem that has existed for several years, said Mayor Scott Bartholomew after Councilwoman Kim Mellor asked about the need for such an ordinance. Councilman LaMar Bartholomew also questioned the extent of the problem. "I hate to write an ordinance for one person," he said. But others at the meeting assured Bartholomew that the issue ranged wider than a single person. With that assurance, the council decided to pursue enactment of the ordinance. Under the ordinance, a person would be prohibited from placing around a water valve, valve box, water meter box or water gate connection "any object, material debris or structure... that shall prevent free access..." This would include allowing the meter or meter box to be covered or filled with water, mud or snow. For a first-time offense, the ordinance calls for a written warning. A second offense would result in a $100 fine and disconnection from the culinary water system until the fine is paid and the obstruction removed. The council took no vote on the ordinance, waiting for it to be publicized first and for a public hearing to be held next month at the council's meeting on Aug. 4. The council will hold a vote on the ordinance at that time. In other town business, Mayor Bartholomew reported to the council during a meeting in June that a fire truck acquired by the town some time ago won't factor into any decrease of homeowners' insurance rates. Insurance rates are determined, in part, by what is known as a community's ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating, which is based on several fire protection and suppression. When Fayette received a fire truck some time ago, some people thought its presence would improve the town's ISO rating, and in turn cause insurance rates to come down somewhat. Bartholomew reported to the council, however, that the town would need two fire trucks as well as six certified firemen as residents in order for the ISO rating to improve. The town, he said, had only the one truck and two firemen. Valley Builders awarded contracts for three new construction projects GUNNISON—Valley Builders submitted a low bid of $370,467.00 for a new Sterling Community Center. Construction began on June 25, 2011. On June 28, Valley Builders submitted a low bid of $1,149,827.00 to construct a new Huntington City Fire Station. Work will begin on this project during the week of July 11. On July 12, Valley Builders submitted a low bid of $2,499,900.00 to construct a new church building by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FAYETTE Continued from Page 1 Saturdai, Jul/ 23", • 2011 6:30 am Fun Run! 5K run/walk. Everyone is invited to participate. Please pre-register if possible with Vickie, Sherilyn or Amanda King 7:00 – 9:00 am Scout fundraiser breakfast 8:00 am Flag Ceremony 9:00 am 9:30 am Games and Activities, bounce house & slide, contests & competitions at the Park Noon Lunch at the park hamburgers/hotdogs, chips, drinks & melon 1:00 pm Water activities, bounce house and slide 5:00 pm Town History & Family Museum at the church 6:00 pm Dinner at the church Turkey BBQ and Potluck Dinner will be followed by a program, awards and prizes. Dark Fireworks Display!!! DON'T MISS THE BOAT! • 100% Purchase Money Available Now • Refinance while rates are at AN ALL TIME LOW! 801491-4799 Willow Creek Lending (formerly Premier Financial) . 'Convent your 30 year loan to a 15 year fixed "-eOWER INTEREST RATES -;:_iatzKli--11; _ - Purchase or refinance as low as 801-8914799 4.375% 30-Year Fixed* Call and get qualified NOW before it's too late! *APR of 4.92% 30-year term $125,000 loan amount 3.5% Down. Rate subject to change without notice. OAC GGUNTNISONtrit-Eir aze e Lane Henderson, Publisher Mark Henline, Editor & Advertising Jodi Henline, Office Manager Call: (435) 528-5178 for subscription, news or advertising. FAX: (435) 528-5179 E-mail gazette@gtelco.net The Gunnison Valley Gazette is published each Thursday by Gunnison Valley Gazette, L.L.C., 328 North Valley Drive, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634. Bulk rate postage (permit No. 11) is paid at Gunnison, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gunnison Valley Gazette, P.O. Box 143 Gunnison, Utah 84634 Deadlines: News and advertising, Noon, Monday prior to publication. Subscription prices: One year, $25 in Sanpete County, one year, $30 outside Sanpete County. Single copy price 75 cents. Advertising rates available upon request. All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to editing and only will be used if the editor deems them newsworthy. The editor reserves the right to hold submitted news items for space reasons. Copyright Gunnison Valley Gazette, Gunnison, Utah 2005. All rights reserved. Reproduction, reuse or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher or editor. WEATHER Thursday 85/54 Sunny Friday 85/55 Sunny Saturday 85/57 Sunny Sunday 87/60 Sunny Gunnison's Weather is brought to you by Gunnison Telephone Co. Eight 20 yd. shooting lanes • Top of the line fbows archery accessories • Tide variety of • Fishing tackle & bait • • Hunting packs • Scouting cameras • Camo Bow repair and set up • And much morel. • Opening Soon! July 2011 Riley 435-660-9828 205 South Main, Nephi After lunch will be more activities at the park, including water activities, still to be determined, to take the edge of the hot July afternoon. Dinner is at 6 p.m. The turkey and rolls will be provided, but guests are asked to bring a salad or dessert for 10 to share potluck-style. In the evening, a "museum" of sorts will be held at the L.D.S. church building across the street from the town center. An array of historical items and documents will be on display for people to catch a glimpse of the town's history, which, after all, is really what the celebration is all about this year. After dinner, more history about and celebration of the town will be presented in a brief program, which will be followed by awards and a drawing. The day will end as any July celebration should, with a fireworks exhibition at dark. BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE LAST SHOW! Join the party of Harry Potter fans at midnight! Back by popular demand: Our midnight show begins 12:01 a.m. 7/15 with the doors opening at 11 pm on 7/14. All seats $8; tickets can be purchased at Box Office Wed. and Thur. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. or at 11 p.m. thurs. when doors open for premiere. Now Playing at The Casino Ste" Theatre HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 Playing July 15th - August 4th Monday - Thursday: 7:00 Friday & Saturday: 7 b- 9:20 National Premier! Sorry, No Thursday Discount Night the first week of National Releases. Movie Ticket Prices • $6 - Adults $4 - Children under 12 & Seniors v Y. 78 South Main Street Gunnison 528-STAR www.casinostartheatrecom The Casino Star Theatre "Your Nometolon National TreasaFer |
