By Sandra Mangelson
Times-News Correspondent
Increased traffic and speeding on Levan streets were
again discussed at the May meeting of the Levan Town
Council. A four way stop sign was approved for the
intersection of 5th East and 1st South at the April meeting.
A motion was made by Alden Shurtz for a two way stop on the
east and west traffic of the intersection of 2nd West and
2nd South. It was passed.
Council member Craig Worwood reported that stop signs
had been ordered for the 5th East and 1st South
intersection. They were $47 each and should arrive in a
week.
•Fire Chief Bruce Rowley discussed selling the
old fire truck. A new fire truck has been purchased from
Springville for $1,500. The old truck is still working well
but isn't needed. Mayor Robinson said that a list of surplus
equipment was being compiled and the fire truck would be put
on that list. Once the list is compiled, the Town will
receive sealed bids for the equipment.
•The tentative budget for 2000-2001 was reviewed
and if all goes as planned in the coming year the Town will
have more revenue than expenses.
•Golden Mangelson told the council about the
proposed improvements in the irrigation system for Levan
Irrigation Company. It will be completed in three phases.
The Irrigation Company has received $697,000 from the Utah
Board of Water Resources to complete the first phase of the
project. A pipeline would be installed next to the
irrigation ditches. The ditches would then be filled with
dirt.
The Levan Irrigation Company requested a motion
granting right-of-way to complete the installation of the
pipeline. The attorney for the Irrigation Company would be
completing an agreement for the Town to sign. The motion was
passed. It was stated that the Irrigation Company would be
responsible to repair any roads damaged by this project and
cover the irrigation ditches.
The second phase of the project is dependent upon
receiving funding. The irrigation portion of the system
would be upgraded.
The final phase would be to install a pressurized
irrigation system throughout the Town.
•Mangelson stated there had been a
misunderstanding between Levan Town and Levan Irrigation
Company. He explained that the time frame for applying to
proof the Cobble Rock Hydro had expired. The state engineer
was told of the misunderstanding and an extension of one
year was granted for this application.
Mangelson said Alden Robinson of Sunrise Engineering
assured him his company would complete the proofing of the
Cobble Rock Hydro.
Worwood said the proofing of the Cobble Rock Hydro
would be completed in the next few weeks.
•Mangelson asked the council why the building
permit for Lynn Bateman's home in Mangelson's subdivision
had been denied. Council member Rodney Wankier explained
that the roads have not met the standard agreed upon in the
Subdivision Agreement signed on Aug. 18, 1998, by
Mangelson.
After a lengthy discussion, Council member Craig
Worwood made a motion that Golden Mangelson, developer,
prepare the road leading from 525 East to 300 North with a
graveled surface prepared for paving, open 300 North (when
the ditch is removed) also graveled and prepared for paving
to the Town Limit prior to any building permit approval as
listed on map 263 filed 11-18-1998 as agreed upon by Golden
Mangelson. The motion passed. Mangelson agreed to call Craig
Worwood to inspect the prepared road for approval.
•Council member Rodney Wankier reported that
building permits were approved for Will Biesinger for a
carport and Cheryl Stephenson for a house.
•A business license was approved for Shanna
Phillips to conduct the business of Salt Creek Towing.
•A donation of $50 was approved for the Ute
Stampede Baby Contest.
Graham Misbach asked the council if they would
reconsider the legal action they have taken against a
resident. No action was taken.
•Golden Mangelson asked why the water limit for
the month was set at 50,000 gallons per irrigation share.
Mayor Robinson suggested the Irrigation Company meet with
Jason Worwood, Town Employee, and determine the amount of
gallons available to the share holders.
•Craig Worwood reported that he spoke with John
Childs, of Geneva Rock to inquire what the charge would be
for removing the trees that had fallen into the springs.
Worwood was told that Geneva Rock would remove the trees for
a lot less than anyone could because their equipment was in
the area.
Worwood also discussed the concerns of the citizens
from last month's council meeting concerning finding an
alternate route out of Chicken Creek Canyon. Childs replied
by stating Geneva Rock only has a short lease and he would
remind his drivers to slow down.
•Travis Rosquist has started mowing the streets.
Julie Smalley has given notice that she will no longer take
care of the cemetery as of June 1, 2000. The job will be
posted in the newspaper to receive bids.
•Alden Shurtz said the Town clean-up was a
success and the town looks a lot better. Jason was asked if
he would take care of the weeds next to the DUP building.
Shurtz had received a few complaints about the weeds.
A group of people have been organized by Shurtz to
clean up the front of the park and he would like it
maintained. Rodney Wankier expressed his concern with the
park. He feels the park could use a lot of attention.
•Wankier asked council members to sign a thank
you letter to Mr. Hillficker for his generous donation of
panels for the Levan Town Arena.
•Mayor Robinson informed the council that Ralph
Wilson will be the caretaker for the Town hall and the park
this summer.
•The meeting was adjourned until June 21,
2000.
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