MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 11, 2005

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Larry Murray. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Larry Murray, Guy Coleman, John Gardner, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Mayor Sullivan was excused.  Larry Murray served as Mayor Pro Tem.  The Mayor Pro Tem 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, Jeff Laesik, Lee Rockwood, Ryan Clayburn, John Aland, Dee Miles, Tiarra Puro, Steve Puro, Toni Bolton, Carrie Murray, and Dan Peatross.

 

Opening remarks were given by Robert Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting of December 21, 2004, were adopted as presented.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

40861

Dept of Workforce Services

1,080.00

40696

Merkley Oilfield Service

1,500.00

40835

C & C Supply

631.20

40623

Freedom Mailing

739.20

40845

Big O

711.96

40518

Vehicle Lighting  Solutions

632.84

40522

Pepperball Tech.

991.99

40341

Basin Land & Title

75,091.00

40700

Val Kotter & Sons

1,248.10

40670

Mountainland Supply

10,097.23

40694

Mountainland Supply

2,214.00

40674

Tri-County Concrete

3,653.80

40833

Lacal Equipment

1,677.24

 

LCL Oil

4,593.53

 

K&K Sanitation

34,336.64

 

Moon Lake Electric

9,453.98

 

UBTA Communications

1,834.07

 

Utah State Tax Commission

998.85

 

Cellular One

1,202.49

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

152,688.12

 

NEW FIREMAN INTRODUCTION

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood introduced the new member of the Fire Department.  Steve Nichols moved to Vernal and the new member chosen by the Fire Department is Ryan Clayburn.  A motion was made by Dave Woostenhulme to accept the recommendation of the Fire Department to have Mr. Clayburn serve on the Fire Department.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DUCHESNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCUSSION

 

Superintendent John Aland and Dee Miles of the Duchesne County School District came before council to discuss several items.  Superintendent Aland stated that the School District has agreed to give an easement for the walking/biking path project.  Mr. Miles explained that they have 98 shares of Class “E” Sandwash State Road water and need an easement through Constitution Park to lay the water lines to water the grounds for the new junior high school.  A motion was made by John Gardner to approve giving a right-of-way for the water pipe.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Miles also stated that the City’s engineers have requested that the school entrance be lined up with Nye Street.  However, there is a concern with the safety since the road would be too steep.  The School District is desirous of placing the parking lot entry between Nye Street and Alta Street.

 

RED DRESS GALA EVENT FUNDRAISER

 

Tiarra Puro came before Council to discuss a fundraiser she is organizing called a Red Dress Gala in collaboration with the Tri-County Health Department.  Tiara explained that when she was serving in Iraq, she became aware of the fact that women need to become aware of having healthy hearts as heart disease is the number one killer of women.  February is Women’s Heart Health month.  The event will cost $30 per person or $50 per couple and the proceeds will donated to the Tri-County Walking Path.  This will be held the evening of February 4, 2005 at the Crossroads Community Center at 7:00 p.m.  Tiara is asking that the Mayor issue a proclamation declaring Friday, February 4 as “Wear Red in Roosevelt Day.”  A motion was made by Robert Yack to approve Mayor Pro Tem Larry Murray to sign the proclamation in Mayor Sullivan’s absence.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  Council offered two 18-hole golf passes to be used to assist in raising funds for this event.

 

PLAT AMENDMENT – SUNRISE SUBDIVISION

 

Dan Peatross has requested that Council approve a request to amend the Sunrise Subdivision Plat.  The revision excludes three lots from the original plat.  After review, a motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve the request.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL SITE

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that the American Legion will be approaching Council seeking permission to hold their annual fundraising carnival on the south side of Constitution Park.  Council has concerns with the park location and they will discuss with the American Legion when they come before Council at the next Council meeting.

 

FAA COOPERATIVE AGENCY AGREEMENT

 

This agreement gives the Utah Department of Transportation authority to be Roosevelt City’s agent.  A motion was made by John Gardner to enter into a Cooperative Agency Agreement with UDOT.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed a business license application from Tralus Enterprises, LLC (aka Western Hills Motel).  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ROOSEVELT CITY PROJECT FUNDING

AND DEBT DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock talked with Council about the need to fund several utility projects. These projects include efforts to increase culinary production at Hayden and Durigan, replacement of the 200 North water line into the Cove, relocating the utility yard and construction of an adequate shop, and two water and sewer line extensions on the west side of Roosevelt.  Brad  reviewed with Council the Utility Fund Financial Statements and debt structure showing how these projects would be funded without impacting utility rates.  An application for funding for these projects will be presented to the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board on February 3, 2005, in St. George at their meeting.

 

A motion was made by John Gardner to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder