MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

February 13, 2007

 

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.  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, Lee Rockwood, Terry Stringham, Ron Winn, Elvin Kettle, Nyle Mecham, Joe Witt, Chris Oakes, Mark Kettle, Marlene Kettle, Roger Eschler, Rick Harrison, David Kettle, Karalee Kettle, Erik Nelson, and David George.

 

Opening prayer was given by Brad Hancock.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 23, 2007 after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

45757

K & P Plumbing & Heating, Corp

$347,350.53

45810

R N Industries Trucking

2,600.00

45682

Utah League Of Cities and Towns

2,445.14

45580

Staker & Parson Companies

2,633.42

45711

Holland Equipment Company

1,701.00

45878

Gall's Inc

1,636.93

45758

Dell Financial Services

741.34

45727

Alpine Recreation and Sports

1,294.00

45759

Caselle

1,321.00

45839

Senus Metering Systems

1,200.00

45807

JF Excavating

1,187.50

45731

Ronald Winn

897.00

45722

L & L Motor Company

851.97

45809

Mountainland Supply Company

587.56

45879

Skaggs

637.69

45708

Airgas Intermountain, Inc

510.00

45885

Kim Farley

544.50

 

Questar Gas

5,970.89

 

Moon Lake Electric

9,966.00

 

L C L Oil. Inc

6,636.43

 

Grant H Charles

565.00

 

Joel Barrett

600.00

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

2,950.00

 

K & K Sanitation

43,129.57

 

UBTA Communications

2,235.64

 

UBET Cellular

1,886.61

 

Utah Local Governmant Trust

4,031.74

 

Cindy Barton-Coombs

      1,230.00

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$447,341.46

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Joe and Russ Witt came before Council requesting to purchase an out-of-city water connection for a home in Lot 17 of Stonegate Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Chris Oakes came before Council requesting to purchase an out-of-city water connection for his home in Stonegate Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood came before Council to report on fire department statistics for last year.  Council and Mayor were given the Fire Department Annual Report to review.  Lee explained the information contained in this annual report.  Lee explained that four older model SCBA’s remain to be replaced.  SCBA’s are the air tanks that provide oxygen for the firefighters.  The cost to replace them will be approximately $3,000 each with the automatic alerts.  Bunker turnouts or protective coats and pants which need to be replaced every seven years cost about $1,500 per fireman.  Lee suggested scheduling three replacements each year.  A motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to authorize the Fire Department to purchase three new bunkers

and replace two SCBA’s and pay for them out of Council Discretionary funds.  Motion seconded by Councilman D. Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously. Terry Stringham explained that the state requires wildland certification and Utah State will pay firefighters for the time they are on the wildland fire. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Division of Forestry and State Lands and Roosevelt City needs to be signed.  Mayor Cowan asked that City Manager Brad Hancock review the agreement prior to signing.

 

K & K SANITATION RATE INCREASE DISCUSSION

 

Mark and Elvin Kettle of K & K Sanitation came before Council to petition for a rate increase for garbage pickup within the city limits.  Mr. Kettle stated that the increase is needed due to an increase in tippage fees at the landfill charged by Duchesne County.  County resident fees have already been increased.  Mark explained that the landfill is required by EPA laws to have a heavy duty plastic liner for household trash at a cost of approximately $400,000 per liner.  Due to the increased expenses of providing the landfill in the county, the tippage fees have been increased.  Consequently, K & K needs to increase their rates to cover the new fees.  The increase requested is $1.50 per residence effective on the March billing.

 

CENTRAL DISPATCH RESOLUTION

 

Police Chief Rick Harrison reported that there will be an increase in costs due for Central Dispatch services.  Roosevelt City has been paying $1,200 annually as a piggybacked partner with Duchesne County.  However, due to the costs of new upgraded equipment, the Annual Maintenance Fee can no longer be piggybacked with Duchesne County and each entity must pay $12,000 annually effective with the 2008-09 budget.  A resolution will be prepared and presented at the next meeting.

 

RESOLUTION 207-216 – GARBAGE FEES

 

Council reviewed Resolution No. 2007-216, a resolution establishing increased fees for trash pickup by K & K Sanitation due to increases in costs associated with providing such service.   After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve Resolution 207-216.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2007-330

STREET LIGHTING & SIGNS WITHIN SUBDIVISION

 

Mayor Cowan asked if there were any comments from the audience regarding Ordinance 2007-330, an ordinance requiring adequate lighting and signs within subdivisions.  There were no comments from the public.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Ordinance 2007-330.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman. Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2007-331

ADOPTION OF MULTIPLE BUILDING CODES

 

Mayor Cowan asked if there were any comments from the audience regarding Ordinance 2007-331, an ordinance providing for the adoption of the International 2006 Building, Plumbing, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Residential Code; State Energy Code; and National 2005 Electrical Code..  There were no comments from the public.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve Ordinance 2007-331.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permits from the following:

 

            Matthew R. Arnold for a home office

            Bryon N. Murray for B. Murray Consulting

            Randy Wayne Clower for Grimms Productions

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve these permits.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REVIEW – ORDINANCE 2007-332

RESIDENTIAL SOLICITATION

 

Council was asked to review and set for public hearing Ordinance 2007-332, an ordinance regulating residential solicitations.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to authorize setting a public hearing for Ordinance 2007-332.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REVIEW – ORDINANCE 2007-333

SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES

 

Council was asked to review and set for public hearing Ordinance 2007-333, an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to authorize setting a public hearing for Ordinance 2007-333.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2007-218

LICENSE FEES

 

Council was asked to review Resolution 2007-219, a resolution setting forth required fees for a residential solicitation permit, sexually oriented business license, commercial business license, and home occupation permit.  A public hearing is not required for resolutions.  Council will approve this resolution at the time of the public hearings for Ordinances 2007-332 and 2007-333.

 

SEVEN LAZY 7 RANCH

WATER EXCHANGE PROPOSAL

 

Nyle Mecham of Seven Lazy 7 Ranch came before Council to present a proposal to exchange a 1920 right for underground water claim proofed up filing plus 80 shares of K-2 water in exchange for 400 Roosevelt City hookups.  Mayor Cowan asked Mr. Mecham to prepare a written proposal for Council to review at a later meeting.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

PROPERTY EXCHANGE PROPOSAL

 

Council reviewed a property exchange proposal between Roosevelt City and Eric Nelson HVAC, also known as Skip’s Refrigeration.  Council expressed concern with storage of old parts and equipment outside the existing building and whether or not it would become a problem at the new site.  Mr. George stated that at the new site the storage area would be secure and maintained out of site.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the property exchange with Eric Nelson HVAC operating as Skips Refrigeration with payment coming from the redevelopment program.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Councilman Lane Yack voted Nay.  Motion carried.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack reported on attending a Basin Arts Council meeting and stated that they had organized their board with Corinne Hullinger serving as the new president.  Youth City Council will help install benches for the walking/biking path financed by the Tri-County Health Department working with Carrie Murray.

Vaun Ryan had nothing to report.

Guy Coleman reported that he spoke with Allred’s Yard & Garden regarding preplanting flower containers for the Main Street planters.  Mr. Allred was asked to provide a bid.

Dave Woolstenhulme reported that the County has visited the Price animal shelter and Uintah County animal shelter.  Council officials felt the Uintah County shelter is much more than we need.

Robert Yack reported that with this winter’s extreme cold temperatures with resulting water freeze ups, the employees need to be commended for the extra effort they have put in serving the customers.  Mayor Cowan would like the involved employees invited to the next Council meeting.

 

CHARGE FOR OFF HOURS SERVICE

 

Mayor Cowan asked that we address the issue of charging for callouts at times outside the normal working schedule.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder