MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

March 27, 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, Robert Yack, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  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, Justin Johnson, Roger Eschler, Cindy Warren, Jennifer Cruz, Colton Lough, Austin Willson, Jacob Price, George Ady, Canyon Goodrich, Lynn Durtsch, Marshall Behr, Ken Asay, Ben Nelson, Mathas Anderson, Jayde Bertoch, Micah Bellon, Brayden Sleight, Jarren Liddell, Marco Hernandez, Julie Whiting, B. Whiting, Kevin Whiting, Joe Granquist, Toni Ames, Michael Manning, Ruth  Gordon, Austin Gordon, Cameron Olson, Jesse Duncan, Jared West, Ryan Ross, Kevin Whting, Robert Strebel, Mike Miles, Shar Bensen, and David Stauffer.

 

Opening prayer was given by Mayor Cowan.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2007, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

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.

 

 

45903

Century Equipment

$  69,250.00

45957

Utah State Division Of Finance

20,000.00

46151

Wetco Inc

8,145.00

45955

Aycock, Miles, & Associates

6,000.00

45958

Zion's First Nat'l Bank- Trust

3,226.93

45500

Grand Junction Pipe & Supply

2,618.86

45744

Summit Supply Corporation

1,725.00

45953

Lexco Construction Corporation

1,320.00

45663

Waddingham & Peterson P. C.

880.00

45820

Mountainland Supply Company

978.02

45822

Mountainland Supply Company

709.58

45309

Colonial Flag

747.00

45961

Wells Fargo Remittance Center

793.96

45665

Wells Fargo Remittance Center

686.67

45943

Vals Body Shop, Inc.

719.60

45742

Bill McCairns

707.00

46053

Ronald Winn

598.00

 

Utah Local Government Trust

4,031.74

 

Joel Berrett

         812.50

 

 

 

 

Total

$123,949.86

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER SERVICE REQUESTS

 

Jesse Duncan is requesting a ¾” line for his home in Lot #15A of Eagle Estates Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

R. S. West Enterprises  is requesting a ¾” line for Lot #36 in Stonegate Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Jared West is requesting a ¾” line for Lot #24 in Stonegate Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Ryan Ross is requesting one connection for his residence and a 1” line and four additional water connections on an 8” line to be construction into Chrisville Subdivision.  Council stated that since more than one lot will be developed, a pressurized secondary system must be provided in order to consider this request for culinary water for multiple homes.  After discussion, Council requested that a plat be prepared and brought in for Council review prior to further consideration of this request.

 

Kevin Whiting is requesting a 1” line to  their home at 300 East 3000 North.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Robert Strebel is requesting one ¾” lines for property they own at 1625 North 0 East approximately 2 miles north on State Street.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – CDBG SKATE PARK PROJECT

 

Mayor Cowan opened the second public hearing for the CDBG program.  Mayor Cowan stated that this hearing was called to allow all citizens to provide input concerning the project that was awarded under the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program.  The city has amended its capital investment plan and decided to apply for funds on behalf of the skate park located on the south end of Constitution Park.  The Mayor introduced Carolyn Wilcken who will serve as the project manager of the skate park project.  The Mayor explained that the application was successful in the regional rating and ranking process for the skate park project in the amount of $80,000.00.  The Mayor explained the project to those in attendance.  The Mayor then asked for any comments, questions and concerns from the audience.  There were no comments.  The Mayor stated that copies of the capital investment plan are available if anyone would like a copy and the hearing was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2007-332

RESIDENTIAL SOLICITATION

 

Mayor Cowan opened a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2007-332, an ordinance specifying the terms by which residential solicitations may take place within Roosevelt City.  Mayor Cowan asked for any comments.  There were none.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Ordinance 2007-332.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2007-333

SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES

 

Mayor Cowan opened a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2007-333, an ordinance specifying the terms by which sexually oriented businesses can operate within Roosevelt City.  Mayor Cowan asked for any comments.  There were none.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve Ordinance 2007-333.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2007-218 – FEES ASSOCIATED

WITH BUSINESS LICENSES

 

Council discussed Resolution 2007-218, a resolution setting forth required fees for a residential solicitation permit, sexually oriented business license, commercial business license, and home occupation permit.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve Resolution 2007-218, contingent on reviewing the legality of the itinerant merchant fee.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to go into a Redevelopment meeting.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2007-01 – AMENDED ULGT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

 

Redevelopment Board Members discussed Resolution 2007-01, a resolution approving and entering into an amended and restated agreement creating the Utah Local Governments Trust.  This amendment is required to keep the Trust in line with regulations as they change.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to authorize Resolution 2007-219.   Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously

 

A motion was made by Vaun Ryan to adjourn the Redevelopment Meeting.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Shirley Stanley for The Body Shop Fitness Center

                 Annette M. Hansen for Basin Damaged Freight

                 Mick Cladwell for Mick’s Barber Shop

                 Brenda Percival for The Book Keeper

 

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

 

RPD COMPUTER DISCUSSION AND PROPOSAL

 

Finance Director Justin Johnson appeared before Council to present information on replacing the computers in the Police Department.  Council reviewed the proposal to do so.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve extending our current lease with Dell Computers for an additional year.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Vaun Ryan reported that Dr. Mark Mitchell said he is still planning to provide the July 4th program but the Basin Arts Council President Corinne Hullinger feels there isn’t an actual commitment for Arts Council members.  Council discussed not having a program, but still have the fireworks at dusk.  Vaun was approached by Roger Burton expressing concern with a city-wide secondary system as their subdivision (Gale’s Acres) is putting in their own secondary system.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that the 200 acre feet of Sandwash water will not accommodate the entire city and recommends that Gale’s Acres proceed with their own system.  Vaun also stated that Keith Winterton inquired about when the wall between his property and the new city maintenance shed would be repaired as promised by the city.

Lane Yack inquired about the progress of the Sandwash water pipeline work.

Guy Coleman reported that he is continuing to work with Allred’s Yard and Garden in providing potted flowers for Main Street.

Dave Woolstenhulme reported that he had been contacted regarding the golf concession contract requiring $2.00 per person be paid if the golf course concession does not provide the food for golf tournaments.  Dave stated that he is comfortable with deleting this part of the contract with the concessionaire and Craig will talk with the individual running the concessions explaining this position.

Robert Yack reported on the city-wide cleanup effort.  The county has set their date for free landfill and we will coordinate by setting our cleanup for April 7 through April 14.  Flyers have been prepared and an ad will be in the paper.  Terry Rohrer has organized local residents in an effort to clean up Highway 40 on April 14 and the group would like the city to participate in cleaning off sidewalks.  It was suggested that the business owners be asked to take care of the sidewalk cleaning in front of their respective businesses.

 

MAYORS REPORT

 

Mayor Cowan reported that he had attended a meeting regarding the need for an animal control shelter.  County Commissioners are looking into a shelter to be located on the east side of Duchesne County.

 

FY 2005-2006 AUDIT REPORT

 

Mike Miles of Aycock, Miles & Associates, CPAs, came before Council to present the annual FY 2005-2006 Audit Report.  Mike stated that the city’s overall financial condition is good.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to accept the audit as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman 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.

 

LITIGATION COST APPROVAL

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to authorize City Manager Brad Hancock to retain attorney John Maby with a $5,000.00 retainer and a cost of $180-$200 per hour to pursue the legal avenues in challenging the decision of the State Water Engineer to deny Roosevelt City’s

petition to change water rights and his decision to determine forfeiture of water rights.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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