MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

March 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, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Robert Yack was excused.  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, Roger Eschler, Geoff Liesik, Gaylon Yack, Mike Pepper, Don Galligan, Gordon Snow, Jeremy Price, Kayler Price, and Ryan Ross.

 

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 February 13, 2007, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

45771       Duchesne County                           $ 33,600.00

45659       Horrocks Engineers                            29,151.81

45661       Eric Nelson                                        20,000.00

45616       Horrocks Engineers                            10,811.05

45660       Horrocks Engineers                              8,192.85

45300       Tim Shepard                                         1,200.00

45643       Karl’s Carpet                                        2,872.28

45770       Frandsen Electrical Contracting          3,341.26

45846       Mountainland Supply Co.                   1,981.76

45638       Prestige Cleaning Services                 1,019.58

45906       Basin Builders                                         968.62

45847       Freedom Mailing                                     837.14

45746       Trent Bolton                                            759.00

45941       Kim Farley                                              531.00

                 K & K Sanitation                             48,586.19

                 L.C.L. Oil                                        17,837.67

                 Moon Lake Electric                          10,908.71

                 UBTA Communications                    2,192.36

                 UBET Cellular                                   1,652.58

                 Cindy Barton-Coombs                        545.00

 

                                                TOTAL        $196.988.86

 

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - THREE PINES SUBDIVISION

 

Gaylon Yack came before Council seeking approval for a final plat for Three Pines Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign the Final Plat for Three Pines Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Councilman Lane Yack abstained.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2007-217

 

Council reviewed amendments recommended to Resolution No. 2007-217, a resolution defining water and sewer line installation requirements, which was passed at the last Council meeting.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve the amendments to Resolution 2007-217.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

UDOT STUDY OF HIGHWAY 40

 

Mike Pepper from K & P Planning, part of a consulting team hired by UDOT to study Highway 40 from east of Heber to east of Vernal at Jensen, came before Council.  Mr. Pepper explained that the study he is working on will take ten months and will result in a twenty year plan for this section of Highway 40.  Mr. Pepper explained that there will still be a number of scoping meetings as the process moves forward.

 

UDOT AERONAUTICAL DIVISION AGREEMENT

 

Council reviewed an agreement with UDOT for an airport upgrade project that includes crack seal, seal coating the runway and apron at a cost of $80,000.00.  $72,000.00 or 90% of the estimated project will be paid by UDOT with Roosevelt City paying $8,000.00.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign this agreement.  Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS AGREEMENT –

ARMSTRONG CONSULTANTS

 

Council reviewed a Scope of Work Agreement between Roosevelt City and Armstrong Consultants, Inc. authorizing Armstrong Consultants, Inc. to represent Roosevelt City on two projects including grading the runway safety area and engineering a connector taxiway to be constructed for a through-the-fence operation taxiway.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign this agreement.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PCIB PARAMETERS RESOLUTION 2007-220

 

Council reviewed a Parameters Resolution No. 2007-220, a resolution outlining considerations for adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $1,000,000 aggregate principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds, Series 2007 (the “Series 2007 bonds’) of Roosevelt City, Utah; fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature, the maximum interest rate which the binds may bear, and the maximum discount from par at which the bonds may be sold; providing for the publication of a notice of bonds to be issued; providing for the running of a contest period; and related matters.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Resolution 2007-220.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WATER PLANNING WORK SESSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock explained the need to review our water policy due to denial by the State Water Engineer of Roosevelt City’s application to transfer water rights from Hayden to Durigan, and also the States determination that Roosevelt City has lost water rights due to non-use.  Brad outlined to Council the current available water, as well as water that has been committed to consumers.  Council discussed the recourse options that can be taken to change this situation.  Representative Gordon Snow was present and gave his input as to steps that can be taken to bring the issue before the State Legislature.  Council decided if conservation efforts must be put in place, it will apply to all water users.

 

OLD MILL PARK/MAIN STREET COMMITTEE

 

Councilman Vaun Ryan reported on a meeting he attended with Tom Ellingford and Irene Hansen regarding the ongoing future of the Main Street efforts.  It was recommended that the Chamber take the lead of forming a citizen and business group to pursue future projects.  This committee would begin working in the fall around the last of September.  The Old Mill Park dedication is scheduled for June 13th at 5:00 p.m.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack stated that he feels city employees should make sure they always use appropriate conduct as they are representing the city, whether or not they are not the job.

Vaun Ryan reported that he would like to see us pursue public input on city issues.

Guy Coleman reported on the Planning and Zoning meeting.

Dave Woolstenhulme inquired what to do with the privately owned batting machine at the Old Park.  Council determined it should be removed and any batting practice facilities be located at Constitution Park.

Robert Yack was excused from this meeting.

 

MAYORS REPORT

 

Mayor Cowan spoke with Council regarding several items including the batting cage at the Old Park, the building on the southwest end of the Old Park, and the poles around the Old ball park field field.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to move the batting cage, tear down the concession stand and have Parks and Recreation Director Linden Dye looked at the condition of the lighting system.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.  Mayor Cowan stated there is a need for housing for construction crews working on the new rehabilitation center for Uintah Basin Medical Center and wondered what Roosevelt City can do to facilitate housing.

 

ROYAL STEWART SUBDIVISION – WATER AGREEMENT

 

After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve an agreement with the owners of the Royal Stewart Subdivision to provide culinary water contingent upon having an operational pressurized secondary water system and accept 25 shares of Class D water and $52,500.00 in exchange for 30 connections for indoor use for Phase I.  Motion seconded by Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme 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 Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

                                                                                    ATTEST:

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor                                           ___________________________________

                                                                                    Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder