MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

February 7, 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, Jean Liddell, Rick Harrison, Ben Lemmon, Justin Johnson, Lee Rockwood, Lynn Snow, Mark Stewart, Percy Stewart, and Jason Ross.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman R. Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 24, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

43412

Burdick Paving

$195,506.77

43389

BBS Inc

$12,617.00

43360

BBS Inc

$10,153.50

42945

HY-KO

1,850.00

42936

Moon Lake Electric

1,502.00

43413

Caselle

1,283.00

43387

Mountainland Supply

1,548.74

43336

Freedom Mailing

795.42

43163

Holland Equipment

731.17

43384

Poppoff Concrete Construction

580.00

43008

L.N. Curtis & Sons

589.24

 

Allred & McClellan PC

2,950.00

 

Joel Berrett Attorney at Law

637.50

 

UBET Cellular

626.01

 

Moon Lake Electric

9,318.58

 

Cellular One

1,110.51

 

UBTA Communication

2,140.95

 

LCL Oil

6,360.67

 

K & K Sanitation

   41,747.22

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$292,048.28

 

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license app

lications from the following:

 

            Barney’s Fireplace-n-stone from Glen R. Barney

Sunbelt Credit from Lana Whitehead

Lobo Leasing LLC from Harold Gibson

Cuddle Family Thrift & Consignment from Linda Dodds

 

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

 

RESOLUTION 2006-214 – AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

 

Council discussed Resolution 2006-214, in consideration for adoption of a resolution of the City Council of Roosevelt City, Utah finalizing the terms and conditions of the issuance and sale of its taxable water and sewer revenue bonds, Series 2006 in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $154,000 (the “SERIES 2006 BONDS”); awarding and confirming the sale of said series 2006 bonds; providing for the publication of a notice of bonds to be issued; providing for the running of a contest period; authorizing the execution of a Seventh Supplemental Indenture, and other documents required in connection therewith; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date; authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this resolution; and related matters.  After review, a motion was made by Councilmember L. Yack to approve Resolution 2006-214 as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PLANNING & ZONING APPOINTMENT

 

Mayor Cowan reported that he had spoken with Doug Price who has stated that he would accept an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board to replace Steve Yack, who has moved from Roosevelt.  After presentation, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to ratify the Mayor’s appointment.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CHANGING SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Due to the ULCT Spring Convention scheduled for April 6-7, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to change council meetings from April 4th and 18th to April 11th and 25th.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY

DISCUSSION AND ACCEPTANCE

 

Council discussed revisions to Roosevelt City’s employee education and training policy.  The proposed change limits the education to work related fields and must be authorized by the City Manager.  Council discussed limiting the total dollar amount an employee may be reimbursed and requiring the employee to reimburse any funds expended by the city if the employee leaves prior to 12 months of employment with Roosevelt City after the training is reimbursed.  These suggestions will be integrated into the policy and brought back to Council for review.

 

UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER REPORT

 

Brad LeBaron, Administrator of Uintah Basin Medical Center, appeared before Council to report on the future expansion plans of the Center.  This will include construction of a 90-bed skilled nursing facility to be built where the current junior high is located.  A 15-bed rehabilitation area and a 15-bed dementia area to keep these patients from the other patients will be part of the 90 beds.  It is estimated that it will cost $10 million to construct.  The construction will begin once the junior high is vacated and the students are moved into the new junior high which is estimated to be during the Christmas break in 2006.  Mr. LeBaron also reported that the Center will be expanding the surgical area by building a four story section including property obtained from the LDS Church where the current Family History Center is located.  The hospital will be responsible for having a new Family History Center constructed on other church property.

 

ROOSEVELT FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood came before Council to report on the Fire Department.  Chief Rockwood would like to add an additional Captain position and asked for Council’s approval.  This will require paying $50 per month to the new captain to be on par with the existing captain.  Lee explained that the workload for the current captain is too much and with two captains, it will be more efficient.  The new captain will be chosen from the existing ranks of the Fire Department.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

Police Chief Rick Harrison came before Council to discuss the Police Department.  Chief Harrison has researched Citizen Review Boards as discussed by Council prior to Chief Harrison’s employment.  Chief Harrison and Ben Lemmon both expressed their support for this concept if done correctly.  Chief Harrison will create a draft of a review board structure for Council review.  Chief Harrison informed Council that he would like to phase out the lease vehicle program for the patrol officers.  Chief Harrison also expressed a desire to add an additional officer to the force if at all possible and hoped it could be considered during budget discussions.

 

RECREATION CENTER

 

Mayor Cowan stated that he had been contacted by Dr. Mark Mitchell requesting a letter from the city indicating the city’s level of support for the Recreation Center efforts.  Dr. Mitchell stated that he needs this letter to proceed in the fundraising efforts. Mayor Cowan directed that a letter be drafted defining the city’s level of support.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack reported that he is working with the Youth City Council and they are making progress.

Vaun Ryan reported that Irene Hansen will be working with the legislature during their sessions.

Guy Coleman didn’t have anything to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that the Golf Committee has requested appointing Gordie Harmston to serve of the Golf Committee.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

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