MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

February 5, 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, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  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, Preston McConkie, Jean Liddell, Justin Johnson, Rick Harrison, Flint Williams, Joe Arnold, Trent Birchell, Roger Eschler, Clark Allred, Mike Miles, and Clifford Conover.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 22, 2008, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

BATTER’S CAGE AT CONSTITUTION PARK

 

Joe Arnold, immediate past President of the Boys Baseball Association, came before Council to discuss the acquisition of a batter’s cage to be placed at Constitution Park.  Mike Labrum will be the next President.  They would like to accomplish three projects – a portable batting cage ($2,400), a permanent batting cage, and a new concession stand.  Approximately $10,000.00 has been set aside for a permanent batting cage.  However, Joe asked that the portable batting cage be funded out of this money.  A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to fund a portable batting cage in the amount of $2,400.00 to come from the $10,000 set-aside for a permanent batting cage.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Homeland Gas & Oil from Tarina Johnson

                 Extreme Power Sports from Jordan Robison

 

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permit from Leah Eschler for Busy Bee Daycare.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this permit.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CITY CHRISTMAS DECORATION DISCUSSION

 

Assistant City Manager Roger Eschler came before Council to present prices for Christmas decorations for next year.  The decorations for 69 poles will cost $20,000.  Adding a banner would cost an additional $4,100.00.  A campaign to raise funds from the public sector will be initiated.  A motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve funding for these lights but include additional lights for the Old Mill Park.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LEGISLATIVE REPORT ON HOUSE BILL 51

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on HB 51 in its second substitute format, introduced by Representative Pat Painter.  This bill would enable cities to keep their water shares necessary for future growth within a reasonable time frame.  Cities have the responsibility of planning for future growth.

 

2006-07 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT

 

Mike Miles of Aycock, Miles & Associates, came before Council to present the 2006-07 Financial Audit.  The only concern was with our utility fund.  Mr. Miles recommended that these fees be increased.  However, the increase in this fund has already been initiated and will become effective April 1, 2008.  A motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to accept the 2006-07 Financial Audit.   Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TRUCK ORDINANCE DISCUSSION

 

City Attorney Clark Allred was invited by Council to discuss the truck ordinance and how it can be changed to be more effective to our needs and defendable in court.  Clark will look into all concerns expressed and draft an ordinance.  Council also directed that the ordinance on travel trailers parked in yards be addressed.

 

HAYDEN WELL #5 REPLACEMENT REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on replacing Hayden Well #5.  Based upon a prior motion of the Council, City Manager, Brad Hancock has initiated the plan to drill a replacement well for Well #5 at the Hayden source.  Well #5 has failed due to a screen problem and was only a small producer of about 150 gpm.  It is hoped that a replacement well will produce about 350 gpm, thus increasing the city’s capacity to more fully utilize its water right.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

46584

Sunrise Title Company

$ 3,400.00

46582

High Country Temp. Control

2,900.00

48363

Wells Fargo Remittance Center

592.88

48542

Avid Identification Systems, Inc.

525.64

47749

Horrocks Engineers, Inc.

4,570.50

48391

Mountainland Supply Company

10,808.33

48347

Freedom Mailing

920.55

48394

Mountainland Supply Company

1,817.21

48308

Mabey, Wright & James, LLC

5,300.49

48544

Vernal City Police

750.00

48462

Travis Berg

700.00

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

2,950.00

 

Questar Gas

6,802.25

 

UBTA Communications

3,637.50

 

K & K Sanitation

  49,523.53

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$95,198.88

 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Vaun Ryan reported on his efforts to obtain signs to be placed on city vehicle and showed Council some ideas.

Lane Yack reported that the Youth City Council will be attending the legislature next week.  Lane also reported on the citizen frustration with reaching city offices during the major line freeze-up.

Guy Coleman reported that a number of citizens in the Poco Acres area freeze up each year.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that John Blake is concerned that if the city approves a line that the city take responsibility for that line.  Dave stated that he had received a concern regarding Dean Johnson’s inspecting.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack 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 Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder