MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 24, 2006

 

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 Vaun Ryan, Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  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, Geoff Liesik, Carrie Murray, Tony Bolton, Jay Mitchell, Janet Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Jon Wilson, Carol Scholes, Valerie Scholes, Carrie Ann Hullinger, Roger Eschler, Rhea Thorson, Lorie Fitchett, Carolyn Davis, Cliff Conover, Mondi Taylor, Bruce Dart, Michael Barneck, Jason Ross, and Lanny Ross.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Coleman.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 10, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

43039

Big "B" Equipment

$   3,525.00

43452

Downtown Graphics

10,988.70

42927

Mountain States Lighting

2,240.00

43146

LCL Oil

11,274.37

43403

Westech Equipment

1,180.92

43034

Horrocks Engineering, Inc.

3,388.00

43230

Horrocks Engineering, Inc.

1,369.05

43035

Horrocks Engineering, Inc.

3,214.00

42959

Horrocks Engineering, Inc.

6,451.15

42935

Tracy Monks Construction

8,958.00

43405

Armstrong Consultants

16,500.00

42642

Burdick Paving

8,672.16

43329

Secrest Consulting, Inc.

1,948.00

43354

Mountainland Supply

2,370.64

43352

Mountainland Supply

615.74

43179

Intermountain Farmers

5,627.91

43407

Craig Labrum Golf Enterprises

1,268.62

43401

Dell Financial  Services

770.89

43406

Fred A. Moreton & Company

824.00

43210

Travis Berg

1,156.00

 

Questar Gas

    4,448.65

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$96,791.80

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

JAY MITCHELL

 

Jay Mitchell came before Council requesting approval to purchase an out-of-city water connection for property he owns located at approximately 1800 North on North Crescent Road.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman R. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

RED DRESS GALA

 

Tony Bolton of Tri-County Health Department came before Council to encourage attendance at the 2nd Annual Red Dress Gala to be held February 11, 2006, for the purpose of increasing awareness of heart disease in women.  Tony explained that last year Roosevelt held the first Gala in the entire state and Tri-County Health Department has been recognized for doing so.

 

BASIN RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATION

 

Dr. Mark Mitchell, representing the Basin Recreation Center Foundation, came before Council to discuss the efforts of their foundation in bringing a recreation center to Roosevelt.   He reported that they will be holding a fundraising event on March 10.  Their current effort is to identify a source of funding to pay for the operation and maintenance of a center once it is constructed.   Dr. Mitchell explained that the center will not compete with local businesses offering exercise opportunities.  This project will begin by being an acquatics park containing three separate swimming pools to meet various needs, with lockers and an additional phase could include a basketball court.  Other members of this committee in attendance were John Wilson, Carol Scholes, Valerie Scholes, and Carrie Ann Hullinger.  Dr. Mitchell is seeking an agreement with the city and to have a liaison person with the city to attend future meetings.  Brad Hancock has agreed to be that person.  Dr. Mitchell explained that Duchesne County ranks first in the state for obesity, first in heart disease, and lowest in consumption of fruits and vegetables and there are funding sources available to aid in improving these statistics.  Dr. Mitchell stated that the first planned phase would include a water park and climbing wall at a cost of $8.5 million.

 

NORTHEASTERN COUNSELING CENTER PRESENTATION

 

Lorie Fitchett of Northeastern Counseling and Carolyn Davis of the school district presented Council with a calendar using drawings by local children.  They reported on a Student Health and Risk (SHARP) Survey indicating the risk factors for negative behaviors in schools.  There is great concern as the percentage is increasing in these negative behaviors.  They are asking that these problems are considered when making policy decisions and community laws.

 

DEER RUN SUBDIVISION – FINAL PLAT APPROVAL

 

Rhea Thorson came before Council seeking approval for her final plat on Deer Run Subdivision.  It has already been approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve the final plat map for Deer Run Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE/STORAGE BUILDING

 

City Manager Brad Hancock explained to Council the need to construct a 40’ x 100’ golf course maintenance and storage building and that a citizen from the community had written to Council suggesting that the franchise tax revenue can be dedicated toward funding this project.  The Mayor indicated that he would take the request under advisement and reply to Mr. Harmston, the author of the letter.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY DISCUSSION

 

Council reviewed the existing policy on education and training for employees.  Council would like to see a limit included that the courses be job related to the work they are doing for the city.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that most training is already paid by the city through conferences and certification programs.  However, Brad will revise the policy and council can review at a later meeting.

 

POLICE VEHICLE LEASE POLICY

 

Councilman R. Yack expressed concern that some patrol officers have lease vehicles and should drive cars marked “Roosevelt City Police”.  There is another concern that if it is a personal vehicle, the owner would have interest in keeping the mileage low instead of patrolling as they might in a city owned vehicle.  These concerns will be discussed with the Police Department and the Police Chief will be invited to address Council.

 

CITY DEBT STRUCTURE DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reviewed the city’s debt structure in relation to the major projects that need to be done.  It was suggested that Council meet this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to take a tour of these project areas.  A work meeting can then be scheduled to strategize.

 

MARK STEWART – WATER TO COVE

 

Mark could not attend this meeting so he asked City Manager Brad Hancock to introduce his need for culinary water to a proposed development on 40 acres outside the city in the Hancock Cove area. Council discussed the need to have future water users surrender irrigation rights for the culinary service.  The City Manager will create a draft ordinance for Council review.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Lasting Looks Cosmetics from Lindsey Horrocks

            American Home Repair from Paul Roberts

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed an application for a home occupation permit from Joe E. Christensen to install home siding.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve this permit request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WATER DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

 

Lanny Ross and Bruce Dart from Johnson Water District along with Mondi Taylor and Mike Barneck from the Cedar View Water District were invited to attend a discussion with Roosevelt City regarding the area Roosevelt City is currently able to service as well as where Roosevelt plans to provide future water service.  After discussion, it was decided that all entities decide what they would like, then meet again to finalize their respective areas of service.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme 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 Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RE-APPOINTMENT OF CITY RECORDER

AND CITY TREASURER

 

In compliance with state law that these positions be reappointed after each election, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to re-appoint Carolyn Wilcken as the City Recorder and Jolie Opsahl as the City Treasurer.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE REVIEW

 

Councilman Woolstenhulme and City Manager Brad Hancock will attend the Golf Committee Meetings and bring this matter before Council at a later meeting after the Men and Women’s clubs are fully organized for this next season.

 

INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT WITH DUCHESNE COUNTY

 

It would take an agreement with Duchesne County for Roosevelt City to give up maintenance responsibility for a section of road running from US Highway 40 north to the new road recently installed to expand the clear zone at the airport and give it to the county and for the City to in turn give up a proportionate share of the B & C Road funds allocated for this same portion of road.  The original intent was to deed the city road to the county, but that is not legally feasible.  An agreement will be sent to the County to see if they still desire to make this change.

 

MAYOR’S DISCUSSION

 

Mayor Cowan asked that a number of items be addressed to bring new members up to date on city business.

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Lane Yack reported on his attendance at the Airport Board Meeting.  Lane also reported that he is working with the Youth City Council and they are looking for service projects.

 

Vaun Ryan stated that he had visited with Beverly Hansen regarding the Main Street project.  Her position as Main Street Coordinator needs to be reviewed by Council as the major portion of the funding for this position comes through the State Main Street Program and will be terminating.  Vaun also stated that Robert Yack had agreed to assist him with his July 4th responsibilities.

 

Guy Coleman asked for direction in his responsibility with the city scholarship program.  Guy also discussed the cost of new planters on Main Street.

 

Robert Yack asked that Christy Weatherston be thanked for her service project of re-roofing the auto maintenance shop.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder