Story Archive for 05/19/2010
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Bennett introduces Act to stop DOI
Published on May 19, 2010 at 03:51PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett has introduced the American Energy and Western Jobs Act that would overturn new oil and gas procedures introduced by the Department of Interior. Bennett said the bill would eliminate the bureaucratic red tape and increased delays that will result from the new procedures. He said he’s raising a red flag concerning the Obama administration’s effort to blindly drive the nation’s federal onshore oil and natural gas program into the ditch. Bennett said Obama is trying to stop new energy production before it can occur. He said his bill will block the DOI from implementing policies of obstruction in the oil and gas industry until the Department considers the public’s views and their impacts.
Hazardous Division solicits comments on landfill closure
Published on May 19, 2010 at 12:54PM
(RICHFIELD) – A public comment period is being held concerning the closure of a Class 3-B landfill located northeast of Sigurd. Georgia Pacific, who closed their doors last year due to the economic downturn, has submitted a closure permit application to the State Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste to close their landfill. The landfill received waste gypsum by-products generated as part of the facility operations. Before taking action on the request, the Division is allowing the public to comment until June 17, 2010 and a public hearing may also be held concerning the application closure.
Canopy bidding meeting planned at fairgrounds
Published on May 19, 2010 at 12:42PM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners are planning a pre-bid meeting for the construction of a canopy covering for the grandstand bleechers at the fairgrounds. The meeting will be held this Friday at 10am at the fairgrounds. The purpose of the meeting is to review the project and provide a time schedule for bidding and completion of the project. All bidders and interested parties are invited to attend the meeting.
Miss Ephraim Pageant
Published on May 19, 2010 at 11:21AM
(Ephraim) Seven young women will compete for the title of Miss Ephraim this Saturday night. The theme for this years pageant is “In The Spotlight”. Those competing are Amelia Osmond, Mariah Russell, Sharee Rasmussen, Shelby Stevens, Taylor Daniels, Taylor Jones, and Whitney Wilson. Talent performances will include dance, piano, harp, and vocal solos. The pageant will be held this Saturday night at 7:00 PM in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts at Snow College.
Airport Zoning Voted Down
Published on May 19, 2010 at 10:20AM
(Manti) The Sanpete County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted down a proposal to re-zone land surrounding the Manti/Ephraim airport. The zoning would have limited land use around the airport based on future expansion. The land owners who would have been affected by the change have fought to stop the plan contending that their land should not be made unusable based on something that may never happen. Under the Airport Master Plan passed last year, future expansion could include a longer runway which would create a potential hazard for developments in the area. Planning Commission members sided with land owners though siting the remote chance that the airport would ever need a longer runway, and opting not to take property rights away in the mean time. According to Airport Board Chairman Ted Meikle, the denial to re-zone may not stop the plan from being implemented at a later date. Meikle commented that if development takes place around the airport and expansion become necessary it could create an even bigger battle than the recent one between landowners and the Airport Board. The Airport Board also has the option to appeal the decision which would bring the issue to the Sanpete County Commission. The Airport Board has not commented on whether they will appeal the decision or not. For now, it’s back to the negotiating table to look for a compromise.
Balancing budget top priority at Richfield meeting
Published on May 19, 2010 at 07:35AM
(RICHFIELD) – Discussions over balancing the 2010-11 budget was top priority at the Richfield City Council meeting Tuesday night. At the special budget session, Mayor Brad Ramsay said with sales tax and fuel revenues down, the city is doing its best not to cut services or raise taxes. The City Council has spent many hours over the last few months pouring over where to make budget cuts for the next fiscal year which begins July 1st. Discussions have been held concerning all department budgets, including cemetery, parks, golf course, pool, recreation and sales taxes. Richfield City is required by law to balance their budget before July 1st. A tentative budget still needs to be passed by the next city council meeting on May 25.
Program fees increase in Richfield
Published on May 19, 2010 at 07:16AM
Updated on May 19, 2010 at 04:33PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council approved a 10% increase in fees for park and recreation services in the city. Recreation Manager Paul Foster said the modest fee increase has not been done for quite some time. He said all the programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department are seeing the increase in fees but will still be in line with comparable communities around the state. Foster said park rental fees will also go up and a proposed 40% discount for a family pass at the swimming pool is also being offered to city employees