MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

March 25, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Lloyd Burton.

A roll call was taken which showed council members Beverly Hansen, Sterling Rees, Russ Cowan, Larry Murray, and John Gardner 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, Wesley Toronto, Todd Jensen, Caleb Jensen, Tyler Rasmussen, Becky Rasmussen, Edwin Butterfield, Analisa Butterfield, Misty Fausett, Paul Fausett, Jean Liddell, Bill Caldwell, Amber Thacker, Michelle Catten, Mike Catten, Mrs. Powell, and Roger Eschler.

The opening prayer was given by Larry Murray.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 11, 2003, after revision. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

A motion was made Sterling Rees to approve the following purchase orders. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

35772	Mountainland Supply	$ 24,635.36
36727 36677 36568 36457 36655 36429 36606	Rocky Mountain Turf Burdick Paving US Design & Trophy ULCT Ross Equipment Mountainland Supply George W. Johansen Const. Questar Gas	4,590.00 2,681.68 699.00 1,744.41 1,676.56 4,725.84 4.000.00 2,475.36 $47,228.21

VERNAL CITY CAB COMPANY

Wesley Toronto, owner of the Vernal City Cab Company came before council to discuss Council’s concern with his business license which was discussed in the last council meeting regarding a driver that had been picked up for drug distribution. Mr. Toronto stated that his company has a drug policy but can’t necessarily prevent drivers from using drugs. However, he immediately fires anyone when it becomes known. He has employed individuals through drug court due to the fact they are trying to stay off drugs. He has tried to have as many controls as possible. Mr. Toronto also explained that he pays $100 per month per cab for insurance. A cab driver is a contract driver under Mr. Toronto’s license and does not require a police background check. Council Member Larry Murray expressed his appreciation to Mr. Toronto for caring enough to come in to talk with Council. Council will follow up with a letter from the Mayor and elected to take no action on the business license because of the conscientious response of Mr. Toronto.

DUCHESNE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Council needs to appoint a city representative to serve on the Duchesne County Development Corporation. Council Member Larry Murray has been serving on this board but feels that City Manager Brad Hancock should replace him on this board as he has a more permanent position with the city. This board is represented with the managers of Moon Lake Electric, Uintah Basin Telephone and the Uintah Basin Medical Center. After discussion a motion was made by Larry Murray to have City Manager Brad Hancock serve on the DCDC. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

CITY SPRING CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

Sterling Rees reported on a meeting with the Duchesne County Commissioners. The countywide free landfill days are from April 19 through April 26. Sterling also reported on a meeting he’d had with K & K Sanitation and reported that K & K has agreed to allow Roosevelt resident’s free use of their transfer station on Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 12. However, Roosevelt City will still pay K & K for disposing of the trash. Duchesne County has agreed to allow K & K to take their semi’s and rolloffs to the landfill and not charge tippage fees on these same days. However, citizens will not be allowed to take their trash to the county landfill at no charge on these particular days. K & K has agreed to verify that individuals are Roosevelt residents and will also determine whether it is household or cleanup materials as these arrangements with the county and K & K are only for cleanup materials. Roosevelt City spring cleanup campaign is scheduled for April 28 through May 12.

600 EAST DRAINAGE PROBLEM

Council Member Beverly Hansen reported that she had been visited by Gale Wilkins about a drainage problem and gave Beverly pictures of the problem to better explain his concerns with water drainage problems in the area at 650 North and 600 East. City Manager Brad Hancock was asked to discuss this problem with Public Works and then respond to Mr. Wilkins. After some discussion it was recommended that the city take a backhoe down and enlarge the bar ditch to help alleviate the problem.

CONNECTIONS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Bill Caldwell, Program Director and Amber Thacker, Area Coordinator of the Connections program came to Council for the purpose of explaining the Connections program and to enlist moral support. This after school program serves 1,350 children and is funded through a three year grant which will expire the end of February, 2004. Mr. Caldwell reported that he is optimistic about continued funding and they have a committee in place for seeking grant money.

AREVA ROAD EXTENSION PAVING DISCUSSION

Michelle Catten appeared before Council asking about the possibilities of this road being paved and when it can be done. Council Member Larry Murray reported that he had contacted Burdick Paving to look at this road. They had stated that there would have to be some road base added and recommended a 24’ width paved road at a cost of approximately $25,000 to $30,000 as a minimum fix at this time. Council Member Murray also stated that there has been no commitment by the city to pave this street. This paving will have to be reviewed in the next budget session. A concern regarding vehicle speed was also discussed and signs will need to be ordered and installed stating 25 MPH.

VACATE STREET – SUNRISE SUBDIVISION PHASE II

Roger Eschler, Zoning Director, showed council a site map of Sunrise Subdivision Phase II. The present plat shows a designated city street that is not used and will probably never be used. This street needs to be legally vacated by the city in order for the plat to be amended to develop further lots. This plat amendment has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the request to close the road has been recommended to council. After discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner to advertise for a public hearing to vacate this street. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

IMPENDING STORM DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

City Manager Brad Hancock reported to Council on EPA storm drain system regulations that are pending. Larger cities of 10,000 or greater populations currently fall under the requirements for storm drains and disposal ponds. Cities are funding this mandate by charging a line item utility fee on a monthly basis for storm water service. Mr. Hancock reported that Roosevelt City will be mandated into doing this within a few years and Roosevelt is going to have to address this issue down the road and he recommended we might think of purchasing locations now to accommodate this.

API GOLF TOURNAMENT

Council Members were asked if they wished to participate in the API Golf Tournament scheduled for

April 17 and 18. Two Council Members indicated their desire to play. Mayor Burton also indicated his willingness to welcome the participants to the city at the appropriate time.

AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL

Council has received a letter from the American Legion asking permission to hold their fundraising carnival at the Rodeo Drive location again this year on June 4, 5, 6, 7. After discussion it was recommended that the city take their grader down and level and clean up that property. A motion

was made by Beverly Hansen to allow use of this property for the carnival. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously. As Rodeo Drive develops further, a new site for the carnival will need to be discussed.

CHARLES CRUTH APARTMENTS

The council had received a letter from Charles Cruth stating that he was boarding up the abandoned apartments on Lagoon Street between the Stake Center and the Gulch. Council directed that the City Manager meet with the City Attorney and encourage the owner to take action that is a more permanent solution to law enforcement concerns besides just boarding up the structure.

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

Council reviewed a business license application for Speedy #28 from Speedy Turtle. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this request. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.

E911 PROGRAM

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on a meeting he attended regarding the E911 program. Central Dispatch is working with representatives from Uintah and Duchesne counties, as well as the Uintah Basin Telephone Company, to make sure correct locations are obtained for emergency services so in case of an emergency, personnel will be able to go directly to the location. There can be a number of addresses for the same location because addresses have been assigned by a variety of entities such as the post office, utility companies, etc. We need to encourage our local citizens to make sure Central Dispatch has adequate information in case emergency services are ever needed.

COUNCIL CONCERNS

Beverly Hansen – Beverly asked that the trees on Main Street be watered and sprayed off. Beverly also asked that the chuck holes be patched on 550 North between 600 East and 450 East.

A motion was made by Larry Murray to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder