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Ramsay addresses budget at business luncheon
Published on June 09, 2010 at 03:52PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City Mayor Brad Ramsay was the keynote speaker today at the Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Ramsay spoke on budget issues at the close of the fiscal year at the end of June and revenue opportunities in the next budget year. He commented that the city has done its best to balance the budget, while not increasing taxes or cutting necessary services. Ramsay said the city will continue to look for ways to boost revenues throughout the city to stay solvent.
Salina Chamber hosts candidates night
Published on June 09, 2010 at 10:58AM
(SALINA) – The Salina Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday at 7pm at the Blackhawk Arena. All local candidates seeking office have been invited to attend. Chamber officials say that due to time constraints, only those who face opposition in the June 22 primary, will have the opportunity to answer moderator questions.
Richfield discusses severance pay at meeting
Published on June 09, 2010 at 10:27AM
(RICHFIELD)- Severance pay for Richfield City employees was the hot topic at a special meeting held prior to the regular city council meeting Tuesday night. City Manager Mike Langston discussed amending the city’s policy to include a severance pay clause for full-time employees who are terminated or laid-off because of a reduction of force resulting from budgetary cut-backs. Langston recommended a severance of $250 per year for each year of full-time service. Part-time employees would not be allowed severance pay. After discussion, the city council decided to meet with the city attorney to draft a contractual agreement between the city and its employees.
Richfield holds budget hearing
Published on June 09, 2010 at 08:49AM
(RICHFIELD) – A public hearing was held Tuesday night at the Richfield City Council meeting concerning final approval of the 2010-11 budget. City Manager Mike Langston presented the council with the budget, including budget cuts in all departments. He said the city saw some revenue growth in property taxes with new developments around the city. Public comments were made at the hearing concerning budget cuts and tax increases not being enough to balance a reduced budget. Mayor Brad Ramsay said the city has done its best to not raise taxes and provide budget cuts without cutting services. Councilmember Chris Allred commented that if too many services are cut, city revenues will decrease and may never come back. The City Council will adopt the final budget on June 22.
Scrap metal recycling approved in Richfield
Published on June 09, 2010 at 08:15AM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials may join forces with the high school drill team in their efforts to set up a scrap metal recycling bin in the city. Recycling advocate Tammy Resendes says recycling scrap metal helps keep landfills free from an overflow of metals. Resendes said she, along with White’s Sanitation, want to set up a bin at the old Coors building east on Annabella Road with an off-site sign on main street directing recyclers to the area but the city ordinance does not allow it. She said the Planning Commission denied her request on June 2 and appealed to the city council. The city council commented that the city could participate in the effort as a community event, which allows off-site directional signs. Councilmember Bryan Burrows made a motion to approve a 90-day participation followed by a review of the success of the effort. The council approved the measure.
Commission candidate appears before council
Published on June 09, 2010 at 07:40AM
(RICHFIELD) – A former Richfield City Councilman running for a Sevier County Commission seat appeared before the council Tuesday night to thank the city for his public training. Candidate Kimball Poulson of Richfield said his training began when he served on the city council. Kimball served as city councilman for four years and has been vice president of two major U.S. and International corporations. He is also General Manager and Manager at Jorgensen Ford and Honda in Richfield. Kimball said his platform includes balancing a conservative county budget and updating the Sevier County 1998 General Plan.