MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 22, 2008

 

 

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

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Vaun Ryan present.  Dave Woolstenhulme was excused.  Mayor Cowan 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, Geoff Liesik, Jean Liddell, Wayne Garner, Larry Glines, Mike Kettle, MaryAnn Kettle, Steve Puro, Paul Chacon, Jay Mitchell, Adam Stewart, and Roger Eschler.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Robert Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 8, 2008, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permit from Dustin R. Perry for North Bench Services, LLC.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this permit.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Wayne Garner representing El Paso L & P came before Council seeking authorization to purchase two 2” out-of-city water connections.  One is located at 200 North and the other is at 300 North.  Council expressed concern with the freezing weather at this time.  Mr. Garner stated that the first connection will be needed within the next 30-40 days.  El Paso will need water on a short term basis of approximately 30-90 days.  After this time, El Paso would give the connection away.  Council discussed the need to determine what size line should be put in to cover possible future development with the city covering costs for the additional size as required.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.  This connection would be located near the Kay Cloward property.  Regarding the purchase of the second connection, a cost to extend the line needs to be determined.  A motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to grant a second connection request as long as the work is cleared through Horrocks Engineers.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

LOT SPLIT REQUEST – UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER

 

Larry Glines, representing Uintah Basin Medical Center, came before Council seeking approval to split a single lot owned by Uintah Basin Medical Center into four lots to provide transitional housing to medical doctors for the Medical Center.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this request to split the lot.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LOT SPLIT REQUEST – MIKE KETTLE

 

Mike Kettle came before council seeking approval to split a single lot into 2 lots.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this lot split request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION DISCUSSION

 

Steve Puro came before Council to discuss July 4th activities this year.  Steve is trying to leverage both Neola and Roosevelt’s July 4th celebration into complimentary events.  Steve was encouraged to work closely with all entities.

 

ORDINANCE 2008-343 – AMEND ZONING R-2-6 TO RM-13

 

Council was asked to adopt Ordinance 2008-343, an ordinance amending the current zoning from R-2-6 to RM-13.  The property is owned by Scott Elder called Mountain Green, and located at 3rd West 1st South.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve Ordinance 2008-343.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DISCUSSION

 

Adam Stewart from Design West presented Council with ideas for Christmas decorations for Roosevelt streets.  Approximately 57 of this year’s lights quit working and it was determined it was probably due to a power surge.  Designs and costs will be presented to Council for their review.

 

BALLARD AGREEMENTS

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve the agreement with Ballard for police, fire, and animal control services as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to go into an executive session to discuss property matters and matters of litigation and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

47745

Western Petroleum

$   7,640.09

48420

Alco

8731.29

48424

Kim Farley

1,608.73

48527

Andrew Cox

2,070.00

48289

Detroit Industrial Tool

804.05

47799

Dayton Law

596.30

47797

High Country Temp. Control

4,500.00

48485

Crus Oil, Inc.

506.00

48362

K & P Plumbing

133,196.46

48177

Western Petroleum

554.40

47900

Western Petroleum

649.60

48180

Western Petroleum

982.68

48306

Horrocks Engineers, Inc.

8,245.00

48536

Murray Motor Inc.

628.14

48455

Travis Berg

1,344.00

48290

Staker & Parson Companies

3,019.25

48486

John Deer Credit

3,750.00

48387

Mountainland Supply Co.

768.16

 

UBET Communication

2,335.44

 

Keith E. Eddington

1,262.50

 

Utah Local Governments Trust

      3,052.22

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$186,244.31

 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Vaun Ryan reported that he has looked into signage to be placed on city vehicles.  Vaun also reported that Main Street businesses are concerned with snow removal.

Lane Yack reported that the Youth City Council is trying to go to the legislative session in Salt Lake but were encouraged to attend at a time other than the Day at the Legislature.

Guy Coleman reported that he has been working on the flowers for Main Street project for this summer.

Robert Yack reported on the Housing Authority meeting.  The Housing Authority is planning to construct twenty-four low income housing units on property owned by Roosevelt City next to the Post Office.  Robert also reported on the Animal Services Board meeting he attended.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder