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West Point sets May as Foster Care month

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 3:19pm

WEST POINT -- The city proclaimed May as Foster Care month.

Mayor Erik Craythorne, urged his fellow residents to observe this month by recognizing those who serve as foster families.

In the proclamation it states that the foster care system is only as good as those who choose to be a part of it.

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West Point approves property rezone

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 2:09pm

WEST POINT -- Property located at 600 North and 3100 West has been purchased by Castle Creek Homes.

The new owners requested the 19.5-acre property be rezoned from agricultural to residential.

The planning commission and city council unanimously voted to approve the rezone.

The intent is to build single family homes.

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Man arrested for trading tobacco for nude pictures

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 30, 2012 - 6:58pm

WEST POINT — Davis County Sheriff’s detectives are trying to determine whether there are more victims of a man who they said supplied alcohol and tobacco in exchange for nude pictures of teenagers.

Detectives arrested David Thor Oliver, 39, of West Point, on Friday following a report from Child Protective Services regarding abuse. He is being held in Davis County Jail on no bail.

Oliver appeared in 2nd District Court on Monday. Another hearing is set for May 14.

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Miss West Point entries sought

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 9, 2012 - 11:08pm

WEST POINT -- The annual Miss West Point Scholarship pageant will be held at Syracuse High School at 7 p.m. June 23.

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State senator visits West Point

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 12:26pm

State Sen. Jerry Stevenson recently visited the city council meeting.

Stevenson acknowledged that he served in the community and remembered the city as he worked to pass legislation during the latest session.

He also complimented Mayor Erik Craythorne about the city’s general plan.

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Amendments made to West Point subdivision codes

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 11:50am

The city council recently approved two amendments to the subdivision code.

The first change removed protection strips, allowing a developer to retain a one-foot holding strip against undeveloped property and later get reimbursed for road improvements along the property. In the past, protection strips have caused disputes between developers, land owners and the city, sometimes resulting in lawsuits.

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Top of Utah meeting agendas for March 20

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Last updated Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 6:11pm

A summary of agendas of public meetings to be held Tuesday, March 20

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West Point OKs board appointments

Angela Hunter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12:05am

WEST POINT -- The city council in January approved a resolution containing appointments by the mayor to fill liaison positions.

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West Point Planning Commission gets new member

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Last updated Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 5:39pm

WEST POINT -- After Lowell Mielke's, Brad Lee's and Rawlee Wilson's three-year terms expired, the city council appointed three commissioners to the planning commission during its meeting on Tuesday.

Mielke served for nine years and was chairman for two years. He decided not to return. Mayor Erik Craythorne thanked Mielke for his time and service.

The council approved of the mayor's re-appointment of Wilson and Lee, and the appointment of Jeremy Strong to the commission. They will all serve three-year terms.

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West Point audit uncovers one over-expenditure

Angela Hunter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, November 21, 2011 - 12:30am

WEST POINT -- On Tuesday, the city council received the audit report for fiscal year 2011.

The auditors, Ulrich & Associates, said the city's financial statements are a fair and accurate presentation of financial activities and status.

However, one error in budgetary compliance was found. According to Utah code, municipalities shall not incur expenditures in excess of the total appropriation for any department or fund.

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Fiscal responsibility on minds of West Point candidates

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 8:46am

WEST POINT — The four candidates seeking the three council member seats at the Nov. 8 election said keeping West Point fiscally responsible is the No. 1 issue it is facing.

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