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Levan council approves line extension, business license and final budget

By Rebecca Dopp

Times-News Correspondent

The Levan Town Council met Wednesday, July 10, 2002 to discuss and approve a business license, a line extension outside of city limits, fireworks, and the final budget. All members were present and met with a handful of citizens to discuss these issues.

• Kaye Mitchell was present to discuss her plans for an assisted living environment she wants to have within her home. She assured the council that she had 100% support from her neighbors by showing a signed petition. She did not need approval from the planning and zoning committee because she is not building a new structure; she just needs to acquire a business license. She said that she talked with lawyers and was told that the single family dwelling rule would not apply for what she is proposing to do. Rod Wankier made a motion to approve a business license and Ryan Aagard seconded the motion. It was approved by the council.

• After many visits from Roger Jorgensen, seeking approval of a line extension to his property, the council decided to let him hook up to the existing line. A letter from Utah Power and Light showed that they agreed to let Mr. Jorgensen hook on to the city's line. Planning and Zoning had no problem with the hook up. Mr. Jorgensen said he would sign a letter stating he would have no problem with annexation. The council approved the motion.

• Fireworks for the 24th of July celebration will only take place at Fire Chief Bruce Rowley's discretion because of the present fire danger. Nephi City will send fire trucks to assist with the display.

• The final budget for 2002-2003 was presented to the council and audience. Mayor Shepherd handed out a paper with all the figures. Figures from 2001 and 2000 were taken directly from the audit. Total proposed revenues are $168,700. Total expenditures were $166,000. After some amendments to the expenditures list, the total evened out to match the total revenue column. Proposed operating revenues total is $681,347. Total operating expenses are $676,099. There were also some amendments made to this list so it would match the total operating revenues. A motion to approve the 2002-2003 budget was made by Rod Wankier with Paul Mangelson second. The motion was approved.

• Council Member Concerns&emdash;Ralph Brooks addressed a "Notice of Decision" that was printed in the legal section of the July 3 edition of the Times-News. The notice informed the public of an extension of the gypsum mine presently located in Chicken Creek Canyon. Mr. Brooks stated that anyone who is involved must go to Price for the hearings on this extension.

Councilmembers were concerned over an increase in truck traffic from the mine. According to the council, the canyon road is frequently used by citizens and there have been some minor incidents with trucks traveling too fast for the road. The council discussed what they should do and decided to invite a representative of Geneva Rock, who owns the mine, to a work session and discuss problems and remedies that concern Levan Town.

• New business&emdash;Jens Mickelsen made a proposal to bring high speed wireless to the people of Levan. He stated that he had about 35 customers who were interested. Councilmembers are going to put this issue on next month's agenda.

The next scheduled meeting will be Aug. 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the town hall.