MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

April 1, 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 Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Roger Eschler, Mike Davis, Linden Dye, Lorna Stradinger, Gary Pederson, Elvin Kettle, Mark Kettle, Marlene Kettle, David Kettle, Eileen Anderson, Danny Anderson, Keith Morris, McCord Marshall, Jerry Kulland, Teri Kulland, Mark Mason, Steve Hooley, and J. C. Hansen. City Manager Brad Hancock was excused.

The opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 2003, after revision. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

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

3620	Paul Conrad Team Sports	$ 944.00
36519 36201 36589	Tomark Sports Northeastern Office Supply Lanier Copier MCI Worldcom McKeachnie & Allred Joel D. Berrett	560.27 906.00 1,630.00 791.69 3,140.00 850.00 $ 8,821.96

RECREATION DISCUSSION – COMMISSIONER STRADINGER

County Commissioner Lorna Stradinger came before council to discuss Roosevelt’s recreation facilities and programs. Ms. Stradinger explained that as a Commissioner, she had swayed the other Commissioners to increase the funding to Roosevelt City from the Revitalization Funds. She had been under the assumption that these funds were pledged toward a skate board park in the Old Park. Mayor Burton explained that skateboard parks cost approximately $150,000 and Roosevelt City did not have the additional needed funding to complete a skateboard park. Consequently, council discussed the best use of the $75,000 and had decided that the best overall use of the funds was to increase parking and other improvements at Constitution Park, which would benefit a larger majority of the citizens.

K & K SANITATION – FEE PROPOSAL AND DISCUSSION

Elvin and Mark Kettle, owners of K & K Sanitation, came before Council to discuss a proposed increase in commercial trash collection fees. The current base residential fee for the first trash can is $9.25. For the second trash can it is currently $7.00. Kettle’s are asking for a $1.00 per can increase. Elvin Kettle explained that their costs to do business have increased and as much as they would rather not make this request, it has become necessary. Council Member Beverly Hansen recommended that this be put on the next meetings agenda to give time to do some research.

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

Danny Anderson asked for council approval for an out-of-city water connection for property he wants to purchase north of Big O Tires about 3 miles. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve this request contingent on the location being serviceable by Roosevelt City and research is completed on the exact location. Research would determine if his connection would come off a line requiring a pro-rate amount to individuals who paid for the line’s original installation. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST

Police Chief Steve Hooley reported that officer Lance Williamson has resigned from the department because he is moving. Steve reported that he would like to hire Travis Tucker to replace Lance. Travis has been a part time reserve officer for Roosevelt City for the past three years. Travis has also worked full time for Duchesne County for 6½ years. Council directed that a letter be written to Lance expressing appreciation for his fine work with a copy sent to his new employer, Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

WATER QUALITY CONCERN

Keith Morris came before council to express concern with the quality of water in his home and other homes in the area around Skyline Drive. A number of these homeowners were also in attendance. Mr. Morris stated that they had experienced problems of bad taste and smell since December and he is concerned that it is still not taken care of as well as whether or not it is a health issue. Mr. Morris also believes that plastic shavings have ruined shower heads in his home and stated others have had problems. One of the homeowners, Teri Kulland expressed appreciation to the city crews for their quick response every time they called to report the water was bad, even though she was still concerned that it had gone on so long. Other residents agreed that the city crews had been very responsive. After their concerns were heard, Roger Eschler spoke on behalf of the efforts his department had made to resolve the problem. Roger stated that the problem had been an elusive one and they have continued to flush out water lines in an attempt to get rid of the problem. Roger also stated that last week they shut off the valve connecting the only new water line that has been put in from this area. Roger reported that he felt confident this would resolve the matter. Roger also suggested that each homeowner experiencing this problem run their outside sprinklers in an attempt to flush out their own homes. Citizens were encouraged to report any problems.

PARKS AND RECREATION PERSONNEL ACTION FORM

Council reviewed a Personnel Action Form submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Linden Dye regarding contract work in his department, as follows:

Main Street Flowers - Roger Powell - $700/month from 5/03 to 9/30

Park Restrooms - Quality Cleaning - $900/month from 4/16/03 to 9/30

Municipal Grounds - Wilcken Enterprises - $850/month from 4/16/03 to 10/31

Council Member Russ Cowan expressed concern regarding the issue of liability and asked that contact be made with the city’s insurers, Utah League of Cities and Towns, to discuss what should be required from contract laborers to reduce the city’s liability. A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve the personnel action form. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously. The liability concerns will be researched and the results reported back to Council.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder