MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 10, 2006

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Russ Cowan. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Vaun Ryan, Lane Yack, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Guy Coleman was excused.  The Mayor stated that the meeting was a regularly called meeting and that notice of the time, place and agenda of the meeting had been provided to the local news media and to each member of the governing body.

 

Others present included City Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Jean Liddell, Geoff Liesik, Larry Glines, DeNile McKenna, Tracie Hansen, J. C. Hansen, Joan Ryan, Glen Harmon, Karen Harmon, Mark Reidhead, Cindy Warren, Jason McKenna, Bruce Dart, Lanny Ross, Kim Farley, Barbara Price, and Rick Harrison.

 

Opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 20, 2005, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

43137

Highland  Golf

$118,250.00

43158

LCL Oil

1,791.08

43144

G.W. Johansen  Construction

135,063.70

43145

Korey Farnsworth

37,388.67

43141

Wells Fargo Credit Card

2,606.87

42899

Freedom Mailing

757.30

42919

Mountainland

6,672.60

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

2,950.00

 

Cellular One

938.19

 

Moon Lake Electric

9,204.98

 

UBET Cellular

667.13

 

UBTA Communications

2,320.18

 

K&K Sanitation

41,445.35

 

LCL Oil

     4,217.91

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$364,273.96

 

 

REQUEST TO VACATE STREET

LARRY GLINES

 

Larry Glines appeared before Council seeking approval to vacate a piece of property that is adjacent to his property and legally designated to Lagoon Street that won’t be needed because the width is already established.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Ryan to draft an ordinance and advertise for a public hearing to vacate this portion of Lagoon Street property back to the adjacent property owners.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Basin Dental Assisting School from Julie K. Elder

            H & R Block from John Phillips

            Apocalypse Associates, LLC from Luke Stradinger

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve these applications.  Motion seconded by Councilman R.Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Council reviewed several requests for out-of-city water connections.  The first is Glen and Karen Harmon who came before Council seeking an out-of-city water connection for non pre-approved subdivision property located ˝ mile north of Ostler’s corner by Eagle Estates.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.  The other applications are for previously approved subdivision connections in Eagle Estates and Stonegate Subdivision.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to accept these applications.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS WORKSHOP REPORT

 

Newly elected officials Mayor Russ Cowan and Council Members Vaun Ryan and Lane Yack reported on the training they attended last Saturday.  Councilman Ryan felt he learned a lot about his responsibilities as a council member.  Councilman Ryan stated that he enjoyed the presentation made by Dave Church.  Councilman L. Yack stated that he learned there are resources available to assist in his role as Councilman.  Mayor Cowan stated that he also enjoyed the training.

 

ROOSEVELT HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS

 

Mayor Cowan recommended reappointment of Brad Hancock to third term on the Roosevelt Housing Authority Board as well as the appointment of Tracie Hansen to serve a first term.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to accept these recommendations.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brad and Tracie were then sworn in by City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken.

 

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

Mayor Cowan stated that several positions on the Planning and Zoning Board need to be filled.

Names presented for consideration from the Planning and Zoning Board are Beverly Hansen, Bill Hall, Paul Nelson, Doug Price, Doug Gilley, and Richard Fausett.  Mayor Cowan stated that he had spoken with Beverly Hansen and she stated that she is unable to serve at this time because of personal commitments.  Mayor Cowan’s recommendation is to follow order of recommendations made by Jean Eldredge, Planning and Zoning Chair.  A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to ask Bill Hall to serve on the board with Paul Nelson as an alternate if Bill cannot serve.  Motion seconded by Councilman R. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DUCHESNE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on a meeting he attended in Duchesne regarding a Duchesne County Animal Control shelter.  The county has proposed having a shelter on Blue Bench in conjunction with the Justice Center so incarcerated individuals can take care of the animals.  The concern for Roosevelt City is transporting animals to this location and the fact that many more animals are discarded in the Roosevelt area.  A satellite shelter would be necessary to hold the animals temporarily as Basin Veterinary can no longer take the animals.  Kim Farley representing the Duchesne Animal Welfare organization is concerned with transporting as well as concerns with reclaiming pets and adoptions.  If people have to travel to Duchesne, it will greatly increase the need for euthanasia as they may not be willing to go that far.  Roosevelt’s Animal Control Officer Barbara Price is also concerned that individuals will drop animals off in Roosevelt instead of having to take the animals to Duchesne.  Police Chief Harrison is concerned with transportation and the uncertainty of Duchesne County charging fees to Roosevelt City.  County residents will drop their animal off in Roosevelt and we would have to pay for them.  Council was asked to take these concerns under advisement as this issue progresses.

 

JOHNSON WATER DISTRICT ANNEXATION REPORT

 

Mr. Dart and Mr. Ross of Johnson Water District wished to discuss Johnson Water District’s desire to annex property to increase their water district’s area.  This includes property that Roosevelt City is currently serving.  Duchesne County Commissioners have asked that Johnson Water District and Roosevelt City work together to get water to those in need.  City Manager Brad Hancock reported that a water study is being completed that will identify the sources,

providers and purveyors of water that will be most efficient and cost effective.  Brad suggested that the report be analyzed by those who can provide water and decisions made as to what is

most effective.  Lanny Ross stated that 12-14 years ago the Starvation Water User’s was organized and purchased water from Duchesne City and put it through a treatment plant which is around $100 per acre foot.  They have put in a new water 12” line past the Airport on Poleline Road.  Their expansion plans are in response to requests from individuals wishing to get water service.  It was decided that at our next Council Meeting members of Johnson Water will be shown what Roosevelt City’s current water plans are.  Neola Water District should also be invited to attend.

 

PERMANENT COMMUNITY IMPACT BOARD

ACTION REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on Roosevelt’s effort to obtain additional funding for our junior high school sewer replacement project as it was expanded to solve a number of problems.  It took an additional $300,000 to do the extra work.  The PCIB authorized a grant for $152,000 and the remainder of $154,000 in a 25-year no interest loan.

 

COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS

 

Mayor Cowan discussed the Council assignments with the Council Members and asked if anyone had any concerns.

 

COUNCIL ORIENTATION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock explained the organization structure of the Council-Manager form of government by ordinance under which Roosevelt operates.

 

ZAP TAX DISCUSSION

 

Mayor Cowan explained that he had attended a meeting with Dr. Mitchell, Commissioner Ross, Irene Hansen of the Duchesne Chamber at which time the ZAP tax was discussed.  Mayor Cowan expressed some of the Council’s concerns to this group and expressed that ongoing conversations be held.

 

BALLARD FIRE AGREEMENT DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that Roosevelt City had been contacted some time ago to discuss fire protection with Ballard, but no word has been heard since.  Ballard City Councilman Mark Reidhead was present and explained that Ballard City is still trying to decide what would be best for them.  Brad explained the details of the agreement with Uintah County as well as

Roosevelt’s agreement with Duchesne County for fire protection.  It was suggested that Ballard City and Roosevelt City meet March 14 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this issue.

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Robert Yack asked that city reimbursement for schooling and the police vehicle lease program be scheduled for Council discussion.  Vaun Ryan would like to understand the master plan for the Old Mill Park.  Lane Yack expressed concern that there is no stop sign on 300 East and 100 North.  Lane also stated that he felt trailer park owners should be notified regarding pre-1976 trailers not being allowed into Roosevelt.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woostlenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss a property matter and at the end of the discussion, go back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PROPERTY PURCHASE

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to purchase one acre of property from the Dennis family in the amount of $6,000 to be used for an Animal Control.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder