MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

April 3, 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, and Vaun Ryan present. Dave Woolstenhulme was 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, John Thompson, Amanda Flemett, Joe Grandquist, Bob Puck, Percy Stewart, and Mark Stewart.

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Guy Coleman.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 27, 2007, after revision. Motion was seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan. Motion was carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

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

45963	Duchesne County School District	$100,255.00
46003	Petroleum Equipment Co	7,825.00
46002	Mountainland Supply Company	7,864.89
46001	Mountainland Supply Company	733.94
45666	Mabey & Wright, LLC	5,000.00
45964	Intermountain Farmers Inc.	3,790.63
46058	Popoff Concrete Construction	3,047.00
45269	Craig Labrum Golf Enterprises	1,149.00
46133	Basin Builders	1,754.50
45824	Junior Hicks	1,771.45
	K & K Sanitation	48,499.70
	Moon Lake Electric Association	9,556.12
	Allred & McClellan P.C.	4,198.49
	Questar Gas	2,545.43
	Total	$197,991.15

PROPERTY USE DISCUSSION

Joe Grandquist of Barnard Pipeline came before Council to discuss use of city property located behind the Maverick facilities on the east end of Roosevelt, which is in Ballard Town in Uintah County. There is a great need for temporary facilities for trailers to house construction workers for major projects that are being done in the Uintah Basin area. This would be termed a 45 space “temporary mancamp” of 35 x 50’ spaces and Ballard zoning allows this. Mr. Grandquist is offering $2,000 per month for five months and then return the site to the same or better than it is now. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to authorize use of this property as requested with a restoration deposit held in an interest bearing account with coordination with city personnel. Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack. Motion carried unanimously.

ZONING EXCEPTION

Mr. Grandquist is also asking if Council would allow an exception to the zoning ordinance which states mobile home spaces cannot be used for trailers. In Mountain Valley Trailer Park there are 12 available spaces which they would renovate and improve. Council would like to see the property before making a decision. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to make a temporary exception to the ordinance and allow recreation type trailers in the Mountain Valley Trailer Park until the end of August, 2007, through an agreement signed by the property owner, council, and Barnard Pipeline, along with requiring a deposit to cover cleanup and other expenses if necessary. Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack. Motion carried unanimously.

USDA WEED CONTROL DISCUSSION

Bob Puck of the USDA came before Council to discuss the problem of weed control in Roosevelt. Mr. Puck stated he is willing to assist Roosevelt City in obtaining funding to help pay for chemicals to control weeds. A video was shown to educate Council on the weed problem. Roosevelt needs to join the Cooperative Weed Management Board in order to apply for funding as they are working aggressively on trying to solve the noxious weed problem.

PETITION FOR ANNEXATION – ROGER BROCKBANK/BOB WEST

Roosevelt City has received an Annexation Petition from Roger Brockbank and Bob West for property bordering Moon Lake Electric’s Maintenance yard on North Crescent. The process requires Council’s review of this request and either a negative or positive response to this petition for annexation. Upon reviewing the annexation map, it was discovered that the area to be annexed would leave an illegal island of land and this portion of land would need to be included in the annexation process in order to move forward. Mr. West and Mr. Brockbank will be notified of this so they can make a decision on whether or not they want to proceed. It is state law that dictates what constitutes an illegal island and is not dictated by either the city or the county.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to go into an executive session to discuss a property matter and matters of litigation and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session. Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Vaun Ryan asked about the progress on the Old Mill Park.

Lane Yack didn’t have anything to report.

Guy Coleman didn’t have anything to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme was excused.

Robert Yack asked about fire hydrants when water pressure isn’t adequate. Robert asked if we could plan for water conservation prior to its necessity.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Cowan reported on an effort to plan for the homeless issue. The current convalescent center will become available soon and is being looked at as a homeless shelter. However, there will still be a need to find funding to staff the facility. Mayor Cowan also reported that the Council of Governments met again and discussed the animal control issue.

COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT

Mayor Cowan reported that the Council of Governments is now organized and a resolution authorizing bylaws will need to be ratified by Council. This resolution will be forthcoming.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder