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Show Lindon City Council Holds Regular Meeting Last Wednesday Might Lindon City Council held their regular meeting on Jan. 22 Mayor Willard M. Johnson conducted the meeting and all councilmen were present except ex-cept Leroy (Sam) Fryer. Mayor Johnson referred to a letter from Utah State University in regards to a one day workshop to be held in Provo on Feb. 20 in regards to what the occupational safety and health standards act means to elected officials and supervisory personnel. It was suggested that Larry Johnson be asked if he would attend. Mayor Johnson reported that City Recorder Harold Erickson has said he would like to be phased out of the Recorder position and that the city should definite as to whether the Mt. Timp Riding Club or the Latigoes will be helping the Jr. Riding Club and that they be prepared to meet elsewhere for the month of February. This action was approved. Councilman Wayne Peay reported that Vern Dunn is upset because Lindon City Council had stated the city would not participate in enlarging the railroad crossing. Mr. Peay felt that the railroad company would repair the crossing as the need arises and perhaps also enlarge it in the future. Mr. Dunn also felt that the city should furnish the 50 ft of 12 inch steel casing for the water pipe to go under the railroad which would cost Mr. Dunn of the decision and tell him to go ahead with his annexation proceedings. It was suggested that a time limit of one year be set on the installation in-stallation of the water line. Mayor Johnson reported having contacted Attorney Wootton and he indicated that he wanted to continue to represent Lindon City as their attorney. Councilman Peay reported on some of the discrepancies that had arisen in the Max Harper subdivision and that he had instructed Mr. Engh not to issue another permit for homes until such time as Mr. Harper has secured a Performance Bond. Councilman Darrell approximately $10 per foot. It was noted that the city has not budgeted for this expense at this time. It was suggested that Mr. Dunn go ahead with this improvement and the the city could reimburse him after the new budget is set up. It was also pointed out that any improvements done in that area would not only benefit Mr. Dunn but also the city for future development. Councilman Peay moved the city furnish Mr. Dunn the casing in question and that Mr. Dunn install the line under the track. Motion seconded by Darrell Frampton and passed. Mr. Peay said he would notify take steps to advertise tor a recorder to work part time so that he can be trained while Mr. Erickson is still with the city. The council approved this action. Councilman Douglas Johnson stated he had asked Gibb VanOrmen to draw up plans for building of a podium, witness stand and cabinets for the police rrom and they will be let out on bids and that work will proceed from that point. Mr. Johnson also reported that the Latigoes Riding Club had asked to use the city building for a monthly meeting. Councilman Wayne Johnson moved that no action be taken until such time it be made Frampton pointed out that the city is in need of an Animal Control Officer, If Mr. Hansen is to be hired on a permanent basis as a maintenance man. Mr. Frampton stated that Kay Fraughton would be his choice to fill this position when the opening is available. A short discussion arose concerning the dog license fees and it was felt they should be left at the present scale of $4 for male and spayed female and $8 for female dogs. Councilman Wayne Johnson reported he had checked with Orem City on a calibrator and that the Orem city officials do not want to sell the one in question. New calibrator would cost approximately $1,100. Mr. Johnson also reported that the pickup truck is badly in need of repair and that it will be taken to a garage for repairs. Wayne Peay was assigned by - Mayor Johnson to be responsible respon-sible for news items and pictures pic-tures for the Progress Eddition to be printed in February. Mayor Johnson reported having heard from Mr. Gilbert in connection with the amphitheater. am-phitheater. Mr. Gilbert feels there is not enough interest in the project at the present time, and it will therefore be dropped. drop-ped. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. was set for the special meeting to held for drafting ordinances in connection with subdivision, sewer and other matters. Mayor Johnson enlightened the council on the new County Animal Shelter that is being constructed and that Lindon City and other communities will be required to use their facilities in disposing of dogs and other animals. Mayor Johnson also reported on work done by the Army Reserve and that because of the amount of frost in the ground, they could not finish, but will do so in March. A Community Service Award was presented to Elvie Erickson by Mayor Johnson in behalf of herself and Harold Erickson for twenty years as Recorder and Treasurer. |