MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

February 21, 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, Dennis Douthit, Craig Labrum, Brent Fenn, Lynn Labrum, Chad Orme, Cliff Conover, Jill Wiseman, Dean Townsentd, Val Labrum, Rick Stewart, and Jay Mitchell.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Woolstenhulme.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 7, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

43424

Burdick Paving

$210,767.00

43422

Burdick Paving

174,093.75

43423

Burdick Paving

41,066.73

43042

JF Excavating

19,440.00

43362

Mountainland Supply

63,820.80

43501

HADCO

3,195.00

43184

Intermountain Farmers

3,020.00

43363

Mountainland  Supply

2,279.38

43338

Secrest Consulting Inc.

2,157.50

43418

Fred A. Moreton & Co.

550.00

43418

Fred A. Moreton & Co.

1,178.00

43421

Zions Bank

1,250.00

43041

Horrocks Engineers

420.00

43041

Horrocks Engineers

676.40

43223

Travis Berg

640.00

43260

Brent Fenn

630.00

 

Questar Gas

    5,073.42

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$530,257.98

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

 

Lynn Labrum appeared before Council seeking approval to purchase an out-of-city water connection for property located at North Crescent and the Race Track Road.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve this application contingent on approval of Duchesne County Planning and Zoning Commission approval of conditional use due to the fact that this is a commercial property.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION REQUEST

 

Jill Wiseman came before Council seeking approval for an out-of-city water and sewer connection for property located off Highway 40 just west of Intermountain Farmers.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DRIVING RANGE CONCERNS

 

Dennis Douthit lives on Areva Road directly beyond of the golf course driving range.  He wants expressed concerns with problems he is experiencing with golf balls from the driving range onto his property.  He stated that some people are deliberately trying to hit the balls over the net.  His neighbors are also concerned but could not attend the meeting.  Mayor Cowan explained that the Golf Committee has discussed the netting as well as other concerns.  Golf Pro Craig Labrum stated that there are two very large signs stating that you cannot use a club that will hit over the net, but it is still happening.  Limited flight golf balls could be used but the cost is approximately $5,000 and Craig stated he does not have that money in his budget.  Craig also stated that chain link dividers could be constructed which would further reduce this problem but only for homes on the north and south side of the range.  Another suggestion is to increase the heighth of the fence an additional ten feet.  Mr. Douthit stated that he experiences most of the problems during golf tournaments.  It was suggested that the affected home owners be approached to participate in participating in the costs involved in resolving this problem.  Craig also requested that his driving range golf balls be returned to him.  He loses approximately 20% per year and it is costly to replace them when they could be returned to him.  Council directed that the Golf Committee meet to discuss a resolution to this problem and bring the conclusions to the City Council for consideration.

 

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Daniel’s Signworks from Brian Daniels

Herbert Wm. Gillespie Attorney

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Ryan to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried

 

PUBLIC HEARING  ON ORDINANCE 2006-328 –

VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET - GLINES

 

Mayor Cowan asked if anyone from the public wished to comment on Ordinance No. 2006-329 which vacates a portion of a public street on Lagoon Street.  There were none.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve Ordinance 2006-328 vacating a portion of a public street.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ROOSEVELT CITY’S POSITION STATEMENT FOR

BASIN RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATION

 

Council reviewed a draft prepared by City Manager Brad Hancock outlining the city’s position supporting the Basin Recreation Center Foundation.  Council concurred that the statement needs to be broad based at this time yet show our support for this project.  The Basin Recreation Center Foundation has requested a letter stating Roosevelt’s position in order for them to seek funding necessary for the Center.  As the efforts progress on the Center, additional issues can be brought before Council for discussion and approval.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY

DISCUSSION AND ACCEPTANCE

 

Council reviewed a final draft of the Roosevelt City Employee Education and Training Policy.  The proposed limits the education to work related fields and must be authorized by the City Manager and the maximum allowed is $3,000 per employee.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this policy change.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WATER SOURCE AND SERVICE PLAN DISCUSSION

 

Council reviewed the Roosevelt Area portion of the recently finished Uintah Basin Water Study.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that the best three options for culinary expansion are 1) Big Sandwash Reservoir secondary system, 2) converting old Sprouse irrigation well to culinary, and

3) constructing a treatment plant in the Cedarview area and use Sandwash and Browns Draw water for treatment to culinary standards.  Each elected official was given a copy of the report as it pertained to Roosevelt City.

 

WATER ORDINANCE DISCUSSION

 

Council continued discussion on having water shares surrendered to receive out-of-city water connections.  After discussion, Council asked if a water study could be done to review the impact on our water system.  City Manager Brad Hancock will look into the expense to do this.  A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to allow Brad to begin discussion with Ch2mHill and Horrocks Engineers regarding developing a water ordinance.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF COURSE NETTING

 

A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve the purchase of golf course driving range netting with the funds to come out of Council Discretionary fund.  Motion seconded by Councilmember R. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack had nothing to report.

Vaun Ryan reported that he will be meeting with Main Street Manager Beverly Hansen.  Council requested that Beverly come into Council to discuss her downtown work as Main Street Manager.

Guy Coleman had nothing to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme had nothing to report.

Robert Yack had nothing to report.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Ryan 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 accept the offer of $30,000 from Maverick Corporation for ˝ acre of city owned property (70’ x 300’) behind their existing store on the east end of Roosevelt and they will be required to pay all associated closing costs.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder