MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

March 18, 2008

 

 

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, and Robert Yack, present.  Vaun Ryan and Dave Woolstenhulme were excused.  Mayor Cowan 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, Roger Eschler, Dave Labrum, Bart Miller, Annette Miller, Shar Benson, Dean Wilson, David Stauffer, Steve Yack, Kitty Conover, Lee Rockwood, Terry Stringham, Tracy Hall, Curtis Murphy, Sam Rhoades, Rick Harrison, and David Ross.

 

Opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 2008, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Richard Houston for Bush & Gudgell, Inc.

                 Sonya Knauss for Body Fix Uintah Ink

                

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permit from Cris Squire for C & D Snow Construction, Inc.

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

 

REQUEST TO VACATE ALLEYWAY – L & L MOTOR

 

Dave Labrum, representing L & L Motor, came before Council to request that the city vacate an alleyway running north and south from 200 North and 300 North and 100 East and 200 East.  The

alley runs through property now owned by L & L Motor and they would like to consolidate both pieces of property.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to act on this request and set this matter for a public hearing as required by law.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LOT SPLIT REQUEST – DAVID ROSS

 

David Ross came before Council seeking authorization to split a single lot into two lots.  The property is located at 458 East 2417 South on Poleline Road.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LOT SPLIT REQUEST – STEVE YACK

 

Steve Yack came before Council seeking authorization to split a single lot into two lots.  The property is located at approximately 736 South on State Street.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REZONE REQUEST – SUMMER HILLS SUBDIVISION

 

Bart Miller came before Council to request a rezone for the Summer Hills Subdivision property to allow for more density than presently allowed.  It is currently zoned for single family dwellings and they are seeking zoning for multi-family dwellings.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to authorize setting a public hearing to rezone this area.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BALLARD RV PARK INQUIRY

 

David Stauffer came before Council seeking information regarding the purchase of Roosevelt City property presently used as an RV park.  This property is located in the town of Ballard.  Mr. Stauffer was informed that Council has not made a determination on what they plan to do with this property.  However, if the decision is made to sell the property it must be advertised as surplus property and the opportunity given to anyone wishing to make an offer on this property.  Mr. Stauffer was instructed to keep in touch with the city until a final decision is made.

 

BOND RESOLUTION 2008- 223

ANIMAL SERVICES BUILDING

 

Council reviewed Resolution 2008-223, a resolution approving the adoption by the Municipal Building Authority of Roosevelt City, Utah, for a parameters resolution authorizing the issuance of not more than $200,000 aggregate amount of taxable lease revenue bonds, Series 2008; and related matters.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve Resolution 2008-223.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.  This resolution approves the adoption by the Municipal Building Authority of Resolution 2008-04 for funding for the Animal Services building.

SKATE PARK BID AWARD

 

Council reviewed the only bid received to construct the cement pad and install fencing and bleachers for the Skate Park to be located at Constitution Park.  The bid was received from Dale Cox Contracting, Inc. of Manti, Utah in the amount of $184,310.00.  This bid is higher than the engineers estimate but within the ten percent range allowed for approval.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve and award the bid from Dale Cox Contracting, Inc.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  A preconstruction conference will now be scheduled.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL INTRODUCTION

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood introduced two new members of the Fire Department, Curtis Murphy and Sam Rhoades.  A motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve these members.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood explained the information and statistics included in the 2007 Fire Department Annual Report. 

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

48316

Central Utah Water Conservancy

$191,176.06

48315

Mabey, Wright & James, LLC

6,666.64

48802

Burdick Paving

2,117.05

46598

Questar Gas

6,276.10

48781

Burdick Paving

390,973.45

48782

Duchesne County

33,080.00

48469

Ted Berg

552.00

48470

Travis Berg

713.00

48471

Bill McCarins

667.00

48474

Trent Bolton

621.00

48475

Liz Harrison

768.00

48804

Tri County Concrete

531.57

48563

Rain Dance

2,115.00

48733

Mountainland Supply Co.

4,074.06

48735

Mountainland Supply Co.

27,344.06

48734

Merkley Oilfied Service, Inc.

622.50

48441

Utah League of Cities & Towns

2,698.26

48784

Osco Tanks & Trucks

17,146.00

48440

US Design & Trophy

770.00

48783

Western Petroleum

16,360.80

 

UBTA Communication

3,115.35

 

Utah Local Governments Trust

3,052.22

 

Questar Gas

5,297.89

 

Moon Lake Electric

11,847.71

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

4,207.50

 

UBET Cellular

1,690.41

 

Western Petroleum, Inc.

      8,518.14

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$743,001.77

 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack didn’t have anything to report.

Guy Coleman didn’t have anything to report.

Robert Yack asked if there is a policy regarding out-of-city water connection requests.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack 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 Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE DENIAL

 

Council received an application for a business license from Matthew R. Lawson for Healing Hands Spa, LLC.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to deny the request for a business license due to the fact that Mr. Lawson has received a felony conviction and has been doing business without a license.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

 

SANDWASH 2008 WATER COMMITMENT

 

Council discussed how much water Roosevelt City wants to request of the Sandwash water for the 2008 water season.  Roosevelt City has 2,000 acre feet available but cannot use that quantity until the secondary system is in place throughout Roosevelt.  This will be the first year of operation for the Sandwash system and we plan to use the water on the golf course, cemetery and city parks. 

At the end of 2008, the need for water will be evaluated and adjusted in our request for 2009.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to request 700 acre feet of Sandwash water for the 2008 calendar year.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder