MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

March 14, 2006

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to appoint Councilman Robert Yack to serve as mayor pro tem for the meeting as Mayor Cowan will not be in attendance.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Vaun Ryan, Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  The Mayor Pro Tem 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.   Mayor Russell L. Cowan was excused.

 

Others present included City Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Geoff Liesik, Maurine White, John Wood, Nancy Boender, O. Boender, Chad Doty, Jennifer Horrocks, Steve Horrocks, Harley Arrochis, Riley Brown, Michael Barney, Tayler NaVanick, Rod Aicken, Analia Butterfield, Joseph Butterfield, Jermony Atkin, Jenifer Atkin, Robert Page, Andrew Page, Alex Horrocks, Rick Harrison, Roger Dart, Ben Ansel, Roger Eschler, Mohea Sprouse, Vida Laursen, Wayne Embleton, Cody Denver, Shaun Denver, Henry McKenna, Ben Lemmon, Seth Spencer, Brad Draper, Tom Nordstrom, Robert Abercrombie, Heather Hanson, Meris Secrest, Mark Reidhead, and Tammy Mecham.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Coleman.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 21, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

42964

Horrocks Engineers

$   5,225.75

43557

8th District Juvenile Court

2,000.00

43558

Moon Lake Electric

1,633.26

43093

SuperCircuits, Inc.

1,312.14

43173

Basin Diesel

1,094.26

43284

US Design

1,116.00

43342

Sensus

1,000.00

43188

Rocky Mountain Turf

985.71

43555

Jonathon Draney

959.08

43367

Mountainland Supply

7,832.75

43046

Korey Farnsworth Construction

23,700.00

43047

Korey Farnsworth Construction

6,000.00

43367

Mountainland Supply

600.00

43367

Mountainland Supply

573.57

43100

Tri County Concrete

532.40

43368

RN Industries Trucking

525.00

43048

K.D. Excavating

721.50

457

Brad Hancock

704.00

43534

Travis Berg

960.00

 

K&K Sanitation

41,814.58

42962

LCL Oil

20,889.48

 

Moon Lake Electric

9,774.31

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

3,503.73

 

QUESTAR

3,225.37

 

UBTA Communication

1,631.48

 

Cellular One

1,008.23

 

Joel D. Berrett

687.63

 

UBET Cellular

640.34

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$140,650.57

 

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – SUNRISE KNOLLS SUBDIVISION

 

John Wood came before council seeking final approval for the Sunrise Knolls Subdivision plat.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the Sunrise Knolls Subdivision as presented with the stipulation that all unpaid fees due Roosevelt City be paid before a signature can be affixed to the final plat.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

API GOLF TOURNAMENT REQUEST

 

Roger Dart and Ben Ansel came before council seeking to have the green fees waived for the API Golf Tournament for season pass holders as done in past API tournaments.  Last year $12,000 in green and cart fees was generated.  They would like to recommend how these funds will be spent after they have determined the best projects.  The API golf tournament is scheduled for June 16-17. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Chad Doty came before Council seeking permission to purchase two out-of-city water connections.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Valentine Udovich came before Council seeking permission to purchase an out-of-city water connection at 2101 North 1500 East.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Ryan to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Larry Rasmussen did not appear.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Freedom Realty from Susan Hamilton

The Nineteenth Hole from Susan Chapman

Cheer Tyme Elite from Tonya Peterson

 

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS

 

Council reviewed Home Occupation permits as follows:

 

R and L Welding from Ren Labrum

Everlasting Memories from Kent Parrish

 

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

 

CHILD APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION UPDATE

 

Mohea Sprouse came before Council to give an update on the Child Appropriate Resolution passed by Council.  Mohea also stated that Carol Brown from Citizens for Families will be speaking to our community on April 7 at Union High auditorium at 7:00 p.m. and Mohea issued invitations to attend.

 

QUIT CLAIM DEED – LAGOON STREET PROPERTY TO GLINES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Ryan to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign the deed giving excess property back to Larry Glines as determined in Ordinance No. 2006-328.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

EASEMENT AGREEMENT –  BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

 

Council was asked to approve an easement through the airport property for the CUP Big Sandwash pipeline project.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PLAQUE PRESENTATION TO STEVE HOOLEY

 

Steve Hooley is leaving employment with Roosevelt City and will be working for Adult Parole and Probation.  Mayor Pro Ten Robert Yack presented presented a plaque to Steve Hooley for the 19 years he has served as a Roosevelt City police officer.  A number of council members expressed their gratitude to Steve for his service to our community.  Police Chief Rick Harrison also expressed appreciation to Steve.  Fellow officers also took the opportunity of thanking Steve the good job that he has done.

 

BALLARD CITY – FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT DISCUSSION

 

Robert Abercrombie of Ballard City spoke to council of Ballard’s need to obtain fire protection as Uintah County has told them they will no longer accept responsibility for fire protection of Ballard City.  Council directed City Manager Brad Hancock to work with Mr. Abercrombie to try to work out a proposal.

 

JENKINS/JONES SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPATION DISCUSSION

 

Council discussed an invitation received to participate in a scholarship program called the Jenkins/Jones Scholarship.  After discussion, council directed City Manager Brad Hancock to respond that we would not be able to participate in this worthy effort.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack stated that he has been going throughout the city in order to formulate recommendations.

Vaun Ryan reported that he had contacted Beverly Hansen and invited her to attend the next council.  Vaun also reported that Dave and Connie Neal will be co-chairs of the July 4th events.

Guy Coleman reported that he has talked to Workforce Service about planting flowers in the downtown planters and this will be done in May.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that the driving range fence has been ordered.  Dave also stated that UBIC will be approaching council requesting funds for the 100 year celebration.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report city-wide cleanup will be done April 22 through 29, excluding Sunday.  This will include free tippage from the county land fill.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE PROPERTY PURCHASE

 

A motion was made by Councilman Coleman to accept the offer of $140,000 from the Soil Conservation Service for the old maintenance yard.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OLD PARK PROPERTY PURCHASE

 

A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to authorize purchase of the LDS Church property on the west side of the Old Park in the amount of $68,000.  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 9:10 p.m.

 

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder