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Payson officials dispute legality of UTOPIA meeting

Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 6:46 a.m. MDT
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  • Burdick and Skinner weren't given an opportunity to vote on whether the meeting should be held. That should have been done with a record kept of the vote, Burdick said.

    But Tuckett cites Utah law and city ordinances that say an emergency meeting can be called within three hours by the mayor or two council members. Yet the city gave the public 24 hours notice. Because Burdick attended the meeting he waived his right to the notice, Tuckett said.

    Originally 18 cities joined with UTOPIA, but Salt Lake City, Roy, South Jordan and Taylorsville dropped out. Remaining as paying or pledging members are Layton, Brigham City, Perry, Tremonton, Centerville, West Valley City, Murray, Midvale, Lindon, Orem and Payson.

    Non-pledging members are Riverton, Cedar Hills and Cedar City. They will get the UTOPIA system last and will not share in its profits.


    E-mail: rodger@desnews.com

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