GRAMA and Sanitation Ordinances Updated

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  July 1, 2015.  The County Attorney presented to the Commissioners two updated ordinances—The Rich County Records Access and Management Ordinance and the Sanitation Ordinance.  Both of these ordinances have been in place for many years and needed to be revised and updated to meet current needs.

The GRAMA (The Government Records Access Management Act) ordinance is concerned with public access to County Records.  There are always periodic requests for information held by the County.  State laws and statutes have changed greatly in the last several years so that the County ordinance is no longer in compliance.   Most of the records are public.  However, there are three other types of records that require evaluation to determine if they should be released and to whom the information can be made available.  These records are called private, controlled, and protected.  The attorney has updated this ordinance so that it is easy to understand and compliant with state law.  The Commissioners accepted the updated ordinance.

The sanitation ordinance required some updates as well.  It was determined that six feet between cans would make pickup easier.  The various types and sizes of containers are defined.  Individuals who want to haul garbage for someone else must obtain a permit from the County to do so.

Keeping property clean is the responsibility of the owner of that property.  If land owners are in violation, notice must be given with a reasonable time limit to fix the problem.  This becomes a misdemeanor if not taken care of.

There are certain items that cannot be picked up by the garbage trucks.  Hazardous materials, building materials, rocks, metal items, dirt, trees, auto batteries, appliances, and so forth damage the compactors on the trucks.  Compactors are very expensive and easily damaged thus these types of items should be taken directly to the dump.

The black cans should not be placed under trees, they should be placed with the arrow facing the street, six feet apart in a straight line, and two feet off the roadway.  They should put in position no later than 7 a.m.  During the winter, people should allow for snow removal prior to putting the cans out.  Access roads should be kept clear of cars and other items.  The Commissioners accepted the updated sanitation ordinance.