MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 25, 2005

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Ormon Sullivan. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Larry Murray, John Gardner, 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, Jean Liddell, Jeff Laesik, Keith Hansen, Lee Engelbreht, Charles Thompson, Lynn Labrum, Robert Essex, Frank Jeys, Greg Harmston, Jim Milligan, Roger Eschler, DeNile McKenna, Rebecca Thacker, Frank Thacker, Kevin Heaton, McNeil Duncan, Roger Eschler, Inez Anderton, Angel McRae, Suzette Thomas, John Wills, Mark Stewart, J. C. Conrad, and Weston Weaver.

 

Opening prayer was given by Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting of January 11, 2005, were adopted after review.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

40720

Horrocks Engineers

$14,916.70

40915

Symbol Arts

735.00

40789

Burdick Paving

9,717.84

40385

L.N. Curtis

1,915.45

41027

Palmers Tire

801.04

41027

Palmers Tire

2,227.78

 

Questar Gas

    4,049.80

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$34,363.61

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home application permit from Jay Allen O’Driscoll for the purpose of doing paper work at home for his water trucking business.  The truck will not be parked at this location.  After review, a motion was made by John Gardner to approve the permit.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL DISCUSSION

 

Keith Hansen appeared before Council to discuss a suitable location to hold the American Legion fundraising carnival this year.  Previously, the location was the old rodeo grounds between Stewarts Thriftway and the city cemetery.  However, with the expansion of the cemetery, it is no longer available for the carnival.  Keith explained that the American Legion receives between $5,000 to $7,000 annually for hosting the carnival and they put the money back into the community with things such as flags for Main Street, school programs and Boys State.  Mr. Hansen stated this was the major source of funding for the Legion.  The event is held the first weekend in June.  Keith is proposing to hold the carnival on the south side of Constitution Park Ball Diamonds where the new park expansion is planned and then move it south as the new park is constructed.  The property is owned by Roosevelt City and there is water available there.  Council expressed concerns with traffic and noise for the residents living in that area, although it was noted that UBIC is held there each year along with summer concerts and ball games. Councilmember Larry Murray suggested holding it at the property south of Constitution Park for one year and see how it goes.  He stated that it had been within two blocks of his residence for the past several years without any problems to the neighborhood.  Several Councilmembers wished to pursue other locations.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to have the event at the property south of Constitution Park for one year and then reevaluate the location if need be.  Motion died for lack of second.  Councilmember Woolstenhulme asked that other sites be looked into first.  Councilmember Gardner wished to have the police departments consulted prior to making a decision.  Mayor Sullivan stated that he didn’t feel two weeks would make a difference since those involved have already looked for viable locations.  A motion was then made by Dave Woolstenhulme to wait for two weeks to see if a more suitable location can be found.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EAST ELEMENTARY CROSSWALK CONCERNS

 

Rebecca Thacker came before Council expressing concern with the safety of children attending East Elementary as they come to school and leave after school.  She stated that her child had almost been hit in the crosswalk several times and she wants something done to resolve the problems before a child is injured or worse.  Ms. Thacker stated that she had contacted the Police Department and the school principal and she didn’t feel the response was adequate.  Several suggestions were made.  The council directed Mr. Hancock to revisit this issue with Chief Hooley and have the police issue citations and not just warnings to those drivers that are not in compliance, have the city Road  Department paint longer red “No Parking” zones, and paint the crosswalk areas in a “ladder” design as weather permits.  The PTA President stated she had a copy of state code and wanted to make sure that the city was in compliance with all codes to increase the safety and help reduce any potential liability.  This was given to Maintenance Superintendent Roger Eschler to review.  All entities which included parents, PTA, school officials and city officials feel that the safety of the children is important and all will do what they can to improve the situation to make it safer.

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – LAGOON

ESTATES, SOUTH RIDGE, NICK’S PLACE

 

DeNile McKenna presented the final plats for Lagoon Estates Subdivision, South Ridge Subdivision and a single residence property known as Nick’s Place, for Council approval.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve these final plats as presented.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.  A motion was also made by Guy Coleman to approve trading Lot 6 in South Ridge Subdivision which is owned by Roosevelt City for a portion of Lagoon Estates Subdivision that is needed for a drainage retention pond and as a property owner of Lot 6 in  South Ridge, to have the Mayor sign off to approve this subdivision.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AUDIT REPORT

 

City Auditor McNeil Duncan came before Council to present the final audit report for the 2003-04 budget year.  McNeil also explained the new accounting system implemented in the governmental accounting rules that should make the financial information easier to understand.

 

COTTONWOOD CREEK ESTATES – REQUEST

TO DISCONNECT FROM ROOSEVELT

 

Representative Weston Weaver from Cottonwood Creek Estates Estates Road Committee came before Council stating the desire of a majority of property owners to disconnect from Roosevelt City.  This action is being taken due to their concerns with the condition of their roads.  This subdivision was built under the ranchette subdivision guidelines and required only gravel roads.  The residents no longer feel gravel roads are adequate.  The city budget does not allow their roads to be paved and they do not feel they are able to participate in an SID program.  Consequently, they feel their only recourse is to disconnect from the city and hopefully Duchesne County will be able to help them get paved roads.  The Council told them they were not opposed to their plan to disconnect and advised that they proceed with the disconnection process.

 

REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME OF STARVATION RESERVOIR

 

Cal Monks of Myton has requested a letter of support from Roosevelt City to change the name of Starvation Reservoir to Freedom Reservoir to honor our veterans.  After discussion, Council directed City Manager Brad Hancock to draft a letter of support to be signed by Mayor Sullivan.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2005-322

 

Council was asked to review a change in Ordinance 95-261 that addresses regulations for trucks needing to dump into our sewer system.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that Tri-County  Health Department has implemented a regulation that requires septic tanks to be pumped and inspected prior to their being sold.  This has increased the need for dumping by septic services.  After discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve proceeding by scheduling a public hearing to change the ordinance.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AWARD FOR BRAD

 

City Manager Brad Hancock will be receiving an award for Outstanding Service to Rural Utah from the Rural Water Association of Utah at their Annual Conference on March 2, 2005, in St. George.  A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve paying the travel and motel expenses for Brad and his wife to attend the Rural Water Awards Annual Conference and receive this award.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MAYOR’S OFFICE UPGRADE

 

A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve up to $2,500 to be spent out of Council’s discretionary fund to upgrade the Mayor’s office to make it more comfortable and attractive.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Larry Murray to go into an executive session to discuss property matters and at the end of the discussion, go back into regular session.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PROPERTY PURCHASE APPROVAL

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that there is a need to acquire additional property to be used for a master storm drain retention area for excess water.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and purchase property for Master Storm drain retention.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PROPERTY NEGOTIATION

 

A motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to eliminate the platted street south of Stewart’s Thriftway and deed them 56 feet south of their existing property line.  Stewart’s will reimburse the city for expenses already incurred on the engineering costs of the street in the amount of $2,000.00.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder