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Show Council Considering Various Improvements Among matters discussed at Panguitch City Council was the problem citizens have of being unable to reach police at times. Chief of Police Don Kidder suggested the city purchase a telephone answering machine which would give an emergency number and also take messages in a non-emergency situation. City manager Bruce Fullmer indicated he would Investigate the cost and models available of such machines. The council decided to seek a state foresters grant to obtain a pumper and special equipment and to ask the county to participate. The council elected to pay Kaiserman Associates $1,600, representing the city's 25 percent of the engineering bill. They elected, however, not to pay the additional fees incurred by Kaiserman Associates on the water line project. Councilmen awarded Russell Mahan, City Attorney, an increase in salary of $100 per moi.th beginning Jan. 1 and a vote of thanks for his work. Garfield County Sheriff Don Mosier appeared before the council to let them know of his willingness to help them in any way he can. Steve Hatch, Martin Nay and Junior Nay informed the council that Steve Hatch and Orton Talbot intended, with the city council's permission, to extend the water line that Jim Taylor has, to the home site of Steve Hatch, asking for a contract Identical to Taylor's. Emphasizing the applicants should hold to the present policy of a fire hydrant within 500 feet of the intersection, the council decided the fire hydrant should be put In at the time the 'water line is constructed. They stipulated a contract similar to Taylor's be drawn up with an additional clsuse providing for payment of the hydrant at 10 percent Interest with final payment to be made by Jan. 1, 1982. The decision was made to keep the city mileage allowances commensurate with the present state allowances. Fire Chief Jay Proctor will retire in January to be replaced by Jon Torgerson. Torgerson will take office Jan. 1 and the matter of his salary will be decided after looking at the time in getting good training programs coordinated. Torgerson asked the city crew repair all obvious needs of the fire truck. Torgerson and Fullmer will compile a list of needed repairs. Bids for the blinds for the city office window were opened. There was only one bid, Fullmer Furnishings for $203.63, which was accpeted by the council. The council said that since the city gives a $1,000 donation to the chamber of commerce, they should have a complimentary ad In the Christmas advertising. It was also decided to write a letter to the chamber of commerce advising them of the position of the council on the matter of donations. Nick Lindstrom, representing a group of citizens pi esent at the meeting sought the city's endorsement for their pursuit of a roller skating rink and their research into initial costs, maintenance and supervision. Mayor Lee told the group the city would need more information before it could state a position. Other matters discussed were repairing a water line, city beautlflcaUon, "No Truck PaiUrg" signs for Main Street, changing locks on the social hall, and the HUD grant. Mayor Wallace Lee presided at the meeting which was attended by councilmen Jon Torgerson, Frank Houston, Jim Hatch, and Charlie Allen. City manner, Bruce Fullmer, city recorder; Maurietta Meyer and city attorney, Russell K.han were also Dresent. |