Marko Denies Conflict Opposes Zoning Change in Variance Vote
Vice Mayor Marko declines to declare a conflict and moves to deny a variance sought by neighbor George S. Timmons to split 904 W. Gold Nugget property into three lots. Mayor Willard Taylor abstains. council disapproves the variance.
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Richard Robertson
Dave Marko
George S. Timmons
Marko
S. Gold
Willard Taylor
Timmons
Variance Committee
Duane Christensen
Christensen
Timmon
Taylor
Payson council acts on liquor licenses and fire hardware
The Payson council rejected a Fairway Foods liquor license renewal citing excess licenses but approved a transfer for Ox Bow Inn. It reviewed a chamber request to curb non local peddlers and planned further study. It allocated 1335 federal funds for a West Main South McLane crossing and approved 6810 for six new fire hydrants to support long term safety upgrades.
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Fairway Foods
State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Ox Bow Inn
Payson
Taylor
West Main
South McLane
Reward Offered For Payson Vandals Information
The Town of Payson offers a 25 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who damaged 10 traffic control signs costing about 108. Signs include six stop signs one cross walk sign and three street signs all damaged on December 6. The incident prompted calls for stricter supervision and a local admonition from officials. A repeat act occurred Sunday with minor damage and theft of several fire extinguishers from the street department yard.
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Payson
Forey Hinderliter
March of Dimes Warns of Neonatal Herpes Risks
The March of Dimes says HSV 2 is a leading cause of birth defects and disability in newborns. It urges pregnant women to practice good hygiene and receive early prenatal care to lower infection risk. The group notes about seven percent of U S babies are born with birth defects and funds prevention research.
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Voluntary Health Organization
The
March of Dimes
Payson Leaders Push 188 Route Improvements and EPA Review
Payson officials led by Mayor Willard Taylor urge faster paving on State Route 188 between Payson and Globe after a December 8 meeting in Globe. The Arizona DOT plans five miles of paving in 1977 78 and the group seeks EPA rule review. They also target State Route 288 improvements and may discuss a Young Payson link.
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Payson
Gila County Department of Transportation Board
Globe
Willard Taylor
Jack Menschein
Arizona Public Service
Walt Surrett
Department of Transportation
Environmental Protection Agency
Payson Seeks Sale of Water System From United Utilities
United Utilities will take three to four weeks to decide on Payson’s offer to buy the town water system. Payson offered $600 000 on December 6, the second bid after a $245 952 offer on July 15 was rejected. Darrell Carpenter, UU president, declined comment and noted no board meeting before replying. The town has pursued the purchase for about two years amid bankruptcy proceedings. Carpenter said he is not particularly interested in selling.
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United Utilities Water Company
Payson
Payson Water System
United Utilities
Darrell Carpenter
Carpenter
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Jacobs
Bud Haack
Gia
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Payson Plaza
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