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Show Regular Business at P.G. Council Session With Mayor Cornell Haynie presiding and all members of the council present, the city council conducted regular business at the meeting held Tuesday. Officer Stephen Frampton introduced Jim Walker, Henry Williams, Larry Sorenson and Kay Sorenson as new members of. the ambulance service. Officer Frampton reported that with the addition of these four members a total of 17 volunteers volun-teers are actively working as ambulance personnel. It is hoped that there can be 25 people active in the department. depart-ment. Eleven members of the ambulance crew are scheduled to attend the emergency medical treatment training which will begin this month, and this is an advanced training program for ambulance am-bulance workers. The council voted to appoint these four people to serve in the ambulance am-bulance department. Mayor Haynie reported that Lyle Stewart has accepted the position as chairman of the beautification committee. Plans will now begin to be prepared for the annual city cleanup and other beautification projects. A local citizen met with the council to request consideration con-sideration for hookup to the city sewer system at the old rate rather than the new higher rate. The particular situation was reviewed, but the council felt that the provisions of the new ordinance must be followed. Another citizen attended the meeting and asked for consideration con-sideration of lower monthly rates for city utilities because of the burden the new rates are to people living on fixed incomes. in-comes. The council felt that the provisions of the ordinance must be adhered to. Don Henrie, water superintendent, met with the council to review various matters in the water department. depart-ment. The council discussed these matters and recommended recom-mended action to be taken. Relative to the need to drill two wells this year, Councilman Niel Fugal reported that he will contact the engineer and determine the action needed to be taken by the city. Glen Smith, resident living on 1020 East Street, off of 500 North, requested that the city asphalt 1020 East this spring. He reported that the property owners all want this improvement im-provement and will pay the cost for the work. Councilman Frank Mills will contact the street department to determine when this work can be done, and obtain an estimated cost. The council authorized the placing of the 1957 garage truck for sale since it is no longer used. Mayor Haynie reported that several individuals have contacted the Business Development Committee about purchasing property at the industrial park. One possible sale could result in the loss to city departments of the use of the old storage sheds on the property. The council were asked for their feelings concerning con-cerning this matter. The council authorized the Kiwanis Club to have constructed . playground equipment for installation at the Kiwanis Park. The club members will donate their time and services and the city will purchase the materials for the equipment. The condition of the sidewalks in the main street park was discussed. Councilman Coun-cilman Huntsman reported than on site inspection has indicated that these sidewalks will need to be replaced. ,He further stated that the cause of , the sidewalk breaking up has been caused mostly by the carnival trucks parking and driving over them. It was suggested that the carnival trucks be required to park on the street. Relative to use of the city owned property on 100 West the council voted to advertise this property for rent. Councilman Fugal reviewed thr list of persons having sewer stubs located near their property but who have never hooked on to ' the city sewer system. He presented a proposal to the council which will be referred to the city attorney for evaluation. Mayor Haynie reported on the meeting he attended with the Gathering Place staff. He has invited this group to meet with the Council of Governments Govern-ments to explain their need for financing and to request that the cities participate in the program. Mayor Haynie indicated in-dicated to the council that if possible, funding for this program should be placed in the upcoming city budget. The Mayor reported that a (Continued on page 6) P.G. Council ( Continued from page 1 group of Manila residents have expressed the opinion that he has no interest in upgrading the city library. He asked that it be a matter of public record that he supports the library and will have improvements made at the library as finances are available and the improvements im-provements needed. He stated that he cannot support the idea of a new city library at this time because of the great expense ex-pense that would be involved. He felt that the group, which is so strongly endorsing the proposal of a new library are not residents of Pleasant Grove City and therefore would not be directly involved in paying the costs for the construction and operation of a new facility. Councilman E. Mark Bezzant reviewed the Locust Heights Subdivision plat. He recommended recom-mended that this plat be approved. ap-proved. The council voted to accept the plan subject to the provisions required by the planning commission. Councilman Coun-cilman Bezzant reported on the recent meetings of the planning commission and board of adjustments. ad-justments. He also reported that there is yet one position to fill on the planning commission and he will make a contact this week to fill that position. The Gary Carson annexation plat was presented and the annexation ordinance read. |