MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

March 28, 2006

 

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 Vaun Ryan, Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, 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, Lezlee Whiting, Jean Liddell, Justin Johnson, Tricia Bennett, Stephen Lytle, Sherm Sorenson, Howard Harding, Julie Harding, Amanda Burrows, Trevor Burrows, Charlotte Sturm, Jake Sturm, Steven Jarrett, Christena Jarrett, Les Gardner, Tim Miller, Cameron Miller, Ryan Busenbark, Ryker Hacking, Lisa Hacking, Pat Stringham, Chad Mortensen, and Dallin Winterton.

 

Opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 14, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

43241

Utah League of Cities & Towns

$   2,118.05

43561

Utah State Division of Finance

20,000.00

43562

Duchesne County Auditor

33,560.00

43347

Freedom Mailing

793.40

43676

Intermountain Farmers

3,743.74

43506

Sunshine Roofing

2,612.04

43703

Mountainland Supply

1,187.36

42967

Horrocks Engineers, Inc.

5,314.85

 

Marea A. Doherty

    6,070.00

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$75,399.44

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENDATION – OFFICERS COX & NIELSEN

 

This item was postponed until the next meeting.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

 

Les Gardner came before council seeking permission to purchase an out-of-city water connection for his property located at 1780 West 500 North, ˝ mile west of the golf course in the Cove.  Mr. Gardner reported that Maintenance Director Jay Mitchell would like to expand this line for future development of other homes in the area.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve this request and authorize the city to extend this line for further development.  Mr. Gardner will pay the cost of a 150 feet of 2” line but the city will put in an 8” line and pay the difference.  Motion seconded by Councilman R. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

U.B.I.C.

 

Chad Mortensen, U.B.I.C. chairman, came before council seeking direction regarding Roosevelt’s 100 year centennial celebration and combining this with the U.B.I.C. celebration.  Chad is requesting the city to participate in funding above that which has been given in the past.  U.B.I.C. Council representative Dave Woolstenhulme supports this idea.  Chad would like any amount but said $3,000 would be appreciated. A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to appropriate $3,500 out of Council Discretionary Funds.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

UTAH AIRPORT OPERATORS CONFERENCE REPORT

 

Finance Direction Justin Johnson gave a report on his attendance at the Utah Airport Operators Conference.  Justin presented Howard Harding a plaque for Airport of the Year to Roosevelt City from the Utah Department of Aeronautics Board.  This began with Howard’s efforts in obtaining the beacon tower upgrade.

 

CITIZEN CONCERN – SHERM SORENSEN

 

Sherm Sorensen approached Council asking if something can be done to move a dumpster that has been placed in front of his property for a 4-plex next to his property.  Mayor Cowan stated that he would like to see what he can do.

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – PARKVIEW SUBDIVISION

 

Larry Glines came before council seeking final approval for his plat on Parkview Subdivision.  This has already been approved by the Planning and Zoning Board.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to approve the final plat for Parkview Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REQUEST TO DIVIDE EXISTING LOT

 

Ronald Prokop is asking approval to divide an existing lot due to a drainage problem.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

David and Brandi Tapia are requesting approval of a Home Occupation Permit to use their home as an office for their trucking business.   After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve this home occupation permit request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed a business license application from Paul G. Anderson for Sage Laundromat & Dry Cleaning, formerly called Zip’s Dry Cleaning.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL REQUEST

 

Council reviewed a request by the American Legion to hold their annual fund raising carnival again this year.  After review, a motion was made by Councilmember Woolstenhulme to approve this request and placed at the new location.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  The carnival will be located on a new site on property obtained by Roosevelt City and will require placing 60’ of culvert to make it accessible.

 

DOT ENGINEERING CONTRACT – WALK/BIKE PATH USU TO PARK

 

Council was asked to give authority to the Mayor to sign a Department of Transportation contract for engineering services with Horrocks Engineering to do the engineering work for the walk/bike path from Utah State University to Constitution Park.  Funds for constructing this path have been awarded through the Highway Enhancement program known as TEA-21.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign this contract.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION EASEMENT CONTRACT

 

Council reviewed a contract giving an easement for the waterline from Sandwash into
Roosevelt City through property owned by Roosevelt City.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to authorize Mayor Cowan to sign this contract.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

PERSONNEL ACTION – GEORGE DEAN

 

George Dean recently passed the ICC Plumbing test.  In accordance with city policy, this makes him eligible to receive increased compensation.  A motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the Personnel Action Form requesting a $.47 per hour increase in George’s wages

beginning on the next pay period.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS LPC COMMITTEE

 

After discussion, Council determined that no council member would be available to serve on this committee.

 

UTAH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TRUST INSPECTION REPORT

 

Council reviewed the inspection report by the Utah Local Governments Trust.  Their recommendations will be taken under advisement.

 

EASEMENT REQUEST FROM TOM FERRELL

 

The City has received a request from Tom Ferrell to grant a 33 foot right-of-way easement for property located on the east side of the Cove Wells.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WATER ORDINANCE & PROJECTS DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that Horrocks Engineers is working on this project.  Brad also reported that Roosevelt City has defined the area that will be serviced by Roosevelt City water system.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack didn’t have anything to report.

Vaun Ryan reported that Beverly Hansen’s father passed away and will schedule to meet with Council next meeting.  Vaun also stated that he is concerned with the graffiti problems.

Guy Coleman didn’t have anything to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that the golf committee will address a tree removal incident at the golf course.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss property matters and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder