Franklin County Surplus Debate: Taxpayers See Mixed Read
Franklin County faces questions on a cash carry over. Max Yost of the Associated Taxpayers Assoc of Idaho says a 31 percent to 45 percent current expense fund surplus existed for 1974 and 1975, with 40 percent deemed acceptable. Officials’ views remain tentative as 1976 figures are unclear.
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Franklin County
Max Yost
Associated Taxpayers Assoc
Idaho
Citizen
Lella Smith
Mike Kunz
Yost
Boise
Nez Perce
Power County
Kootenai
Coeur d’Alene
Yos
Clarification on county surplus claim and budget process
Franklin County treasurer explains Idaho law requires cash basis budgeting. The budget covers more than a year ahead with departmental line items. Tax notices in November fund the coming year and about two thirds are collected then, a point misread as a surplus by some press observers.
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Idaho
County Surplus Funding Explained By Officials
County officials defend surplus funding as essential for public schools and government services. They describe careful budgeting to avoid red ink, note that unspent funds roll into designated accounts, and cite road and bridge surpluses from milder winter expenses.
Preston Adopts Building Code and Subdivision Fees Policy
Preston city council approved two ordinances including adopting the Idaho Uniform Building Code and a master street plan to shield street right of ways. The panel also enacted a subdivision connection policy waiving a $1000 sewer and water fee for developers while charging a $10 inspection fee per connection. The decision involved debate over contractor costs and city inspection roles and followed plans for a 24 unit apartment complex by Jeff Gooding’s Intermountain Development Co.
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Preston
Legrand Burton
Robert Fackrell
Leness Keller
Mike Lower
Elmer Oliverson
Fackrell
Gene Larson
Jeff Gooding
Intermountin Development Co
Council
Fifth South
First East
First East Street
Queen Contest Set for June 18 in Preston Night Rodeo
Bob Mattson of the Chamber rodeo committee announced the Queen Contest will be held June 18 with drawings and prizes for the winner. Eligible contestants come from Cache Valley and nearby areas. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Auxiliary will sponsor the show and this mirrors prior years. Also noted is a Senior Citizens dinner this Saturday April 30 at noon at the American Legion Hall followed by an 8 pm dance for area seniors.
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Preston Night
Bob Mattson
Chamber's Rodeo Committee
Mattson
Franklin County Sheriff's Auxiliary
Cache Valley
American Legion Hall
Jefferson Middle School
Preston
Steven Sparrow
Alison Jepsen
Cindy Abrams
Whitney
Franklin and
Fairview
First Step Toward Gravity Flow Irrigation Across Preston Area
Farmers in the Preston area held an information meeting to gauge interest in a large gravity flow sprinkler system. The plan would cover 13 000 to 20 000 acres stretching toward Lewiston Utah, feeding from Glendale Foster Lamont and Johnson reservoirs. RCandD head Stephen Hinckley cautioned against spending $267 000 on canal lining and urged revision of water rights before proceeding.
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Preston
Rhiune Camble
Preston- Whitney Irrigation Co
Preston Riverdale-Mink Creek
Cub River Irrigation Co
Preston Beach
Lewiston, Utah
Glendale
Foster, Lamont and
Johnson
Condie
8Th East Street
Cub River Company
Maurice Neilsen
Lyle Porter
Egypt
Stephen Hinckley
Bear River Resource Conservation and Development
RC and D
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Franklin
Carls
Lella No Smith
Nuditar
Kunz
Counts
Commission and
Counts Attorney Board
Dean Abrams
Vrs South
Weston Canson
Abrams
Lowell Castleton
Gooding
Filer Twin Falls
American Falls
Lyle Shipley
Webb Bowman
Kaye Hollingsworth
Bowman
Queen
Kach H L Mon
Sun
Angus Condif
The
Preston Whitney Co
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