MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

April 15, 2008

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to have Councilman Robert Yack serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of the meeting as Mayor Cowan was excused.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack 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, Jean Liddell, Roger Eschler, Lisa Hacking, Kyle Hacking, Marie Cook, Bob West, Randy McBride, Tony Smith, Nicolas Smith, Josh Parsons, Gary Hales, Kim Hales, Brady Hales, Clarin Ashby, Dennis Eschler, Kitty Conover, Deanna Fish, Brad Witbeck, Scott Roybal, Tye Banus, Barry Thompson, Patricia Hooley, Debby Arnold, Connie Elison, Al Elison, Logan Elison, Gail Fauci, Colleen Bowcutt, Tami Zirker, Lanny W. Ross, Kathy Ross, Bethany Wootton, Walt Wootton, Wendy Busenbark, Ryan Busenbark, Les Burnett, Chris Parker, Jim Follett, Michele Catten, Scott forsyth, Steve Puro, Stephen Foote, Aaron Weight, and Joe Arnold.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 18, 2008.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Bob West, representing Florin Owens came before Council seeking authorization to purchase an out-of-city water connection located on Lot 29 in Stonegate Subdivision Phase II.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Berry Cook came before Council seeking authorization to purchase an out-of-city water connection located on Lot 56 in Stonegate Subdivision Phase II.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

SKATE-ATHON APPROVAL AND UBIC PROMOTION EVENT

 

Leslie Larsen came before Council seeking approval to hold a skate-athon in order to raise funds to hold a promotional event during UBIC at the new skate park.  Leslie stated that it would cost approximately $5,000 to hold the promotional event and the money raised at the skate-athon would

go against this $5,000.  Council gave approval to hold the skate-athon and then see how much money is raised before making a decision on funding for the UBIC promotional event.

 

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT – SECTION 8 HOUSING

 

Jolene Daniels and Marcie Young appeared before Council seeking an interlocal agreement with several entities, including Roosevelt so Section 8 vouchers can be used in all areas.  This will require a resolution.  Council will review and address this request at the next council meeting.

 

TRUCK ROUTE GARAGE DISCUSSION

 

Randy McBride came before Council seeking clarification of his understanding that trucks could park at his business location enabling him to work on them.  Trucks would need to drive 500 feet off the approved truck route.  Mr. McBride was reminded that the conditional use permit was issued to a previous owner of this property and was given so work could be done on school buses and no other considerations were given.

 

ORDINANCE 2008-346 - REVISED TRUCK ORDINANCE

 

Council reviewed a proposed and revised truck ordinance.  There were a few questions regarding the ordinance that need to be defined prior to a decision being made.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to pass the truck ordinance.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2008-343

ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - SUMMER HILLS SUBDIVISION

 

The purpose of the public hearing was to consider a request to rezone the undeveloped portion of Summer Hills Subdivision.  The current zoning is R-2-6 and the requested zoning is RM-13.  There were a large number of citizens present from the neighborhood that opposed increasing the density of housing.  These citizens expressed concern with increased traffic, water drainage problems already existing in that area, and a decrease in the value of their property with multiple family housing in their neighborhood.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to reject the request to rezone the property.  Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woostenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2008-345

VACATE ALLEY AT L & L MOTORS

 

The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a request to vacate a designated alleyway through property now owned by L & L Motors.  It has been determined that this will never be used as a public alleyway.  There were no comments from the public.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve   Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REQUEST TO VACATE DEDICATED ROAD –

MOUNTAIN VALLEY TRAILER PARK

 

Chris Parker, representing the Mountain Valley Trailer Park, came before Council requesting that a dedicated road be vacated.  This road has never been used publicly.  In order to vacate this road, a public hearing will need to be scheduled.  Once vacated, the property would revert to the property owners on both sides of this road.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhlume to schedule a public hearing.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TIMBERHAWK CONSTRUCTION – CLAIM

 

Josh Parsons, representing Timberhawk Construction, came before Council to discuss a damage claim they would like Roosevelt City to pay.  The water was turned on at the meter but the plumbing was not completed in the building.  Josh presented a list of damages amounting to $11,650, which includes remediation done by Servicemaster but does not include the cost of the 45,000 gallons of water that was lost.  Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack stated that any claims would need to be submitted to Roosevelt City’s insurance company.  Josh asked if consideration could be given to the cost of the water that was lost.  Josh also asked that the city share in the cost of replacing pavement that needed to be cut because the cut has to be made further into the road than would normally have been made due to the poor condition of the road.

 

ANNEXATION PETITION PRESENTATION

 

City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken presented an annexation petition to Council from Hyrum Winterton for property he owns bordering Dan’s Tires.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to give approval to proceed with the annexation process.  Motion seconded by Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BASIN ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING REQUEST

 

Corinne Hullinger, President of the Basin Arts Council, came before Council to ask for continued funding for their programs for the 2008 season.  After making a presentation, funding in the

amount of $36,661.25 was requested.  Funding in the amount of $15,000.00 was given last year, the first year funds were given.  Council explained that we are beginning the budget process and their request will be taken into consideration during this process.

 

AREVA ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONCERN

 

Joe Arnold came before Council to discuss a concern he has with work being done to the road on Areva Road.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that landscaping and driveways were put in before engineering was completed on this road and residents were told this could be a problem and they proceeded at their own risk.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Shane Julian for Pyramid Instrumentation & Electric Corporation

                 Amanda Austin for Stompers Express

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve these applications. Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed home occupation permits from the following:

 

                 Brent Fieldsted for Brent’s Tours, LLC

                 Dean Wilson for Country Boy Curbing

                 David Aaron Sharp for R & A Trucking, Inc.

 

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve these permits.  Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RV PARK REPORT AND DISPOSITION DISCUSSION

 

Assistant City Manager Roger Eschler reported on his meeting with the Ballard Planning and Zoning Board regarding a rezone request for the RV park property in Ballard.  Councilmember Dave Woolstehulme stated that a previous motion had been made by City Council to no longer operate the RV park as of May 1, 2008, and if this has changed, a motion needs to be made to that affect.  A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to pursue changing the zoning as required by Ballard Town and continue to operate the trailer park until Council has made a final decision on

disposition of the property.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

APPOINT PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMBER

 

Council has been asked to appoint a new Planning and Zoning Board Member to replace Dennis Wilcox who has resigned.  The Planning and Zoning Board Members presented a list of names they recommended for consideration.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woostenhulme to ask Bob Gilbert to serve on the Board with Doug Gilley as an alternate.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

200 NORTH ROAD PROJECT REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock asked Council to review correspondence on the 200 North road project.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Vaun Ryan reported on a conversation with Vernal regarding impact fees.

Lane Yack asked about the city-wide cleanup.

Guy Coleman reported that the Main Street flower pots are being inventoried.

Dave Woolstenhulme asked about delivery of the Sandwash water. 

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

2008 JULY 4TH  FESTIVITIES

 

Council has been asked to fund a band for the July 4th event if donations don’t cover the amount needed.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve funding up to the amount of $2,500 to be used for a band for July 4th, if donations aren’t sufficient.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AREVA ROAD CHANGE ORDER

 

A motion was made by Lane Yack to authorize Change Order #00990 in the amount of $140,040 on the Areva Road project.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

GOLF COURSE PUMPING STATION PAYMENT

 

A motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to authorize Pay Estimate #1 for the golf course pumping station in the amount of $108,300.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

48626

Industrial Supply

$      774.18

48319

Wells Fargo Remittance Center

996.29

48618

Freedom Mailing

913.33

48616

Mountain States Supply, Inc.

912.47

48617

Mountainland Supply Company

3,231.90

48736

Mountainland Supply Company

706.56

48827

Royal Electric

610.02

48710

Grand Junction Pipe and Supply

1,092.50

47319

Roosevelt City Fire Dept.

1,679.04

47585

Horrocks Engineers, Inc.

22,631.04

48321

Horrocks Engineers, Inc.

2,269.80

48581

Craig Labrum Golf Enterprises LLC

530.10

48323

J F Excavating, Inc.

23,767.50

48815

Uintah Basin Overhead Door

775.56

48740

Mountainland Supply Company

655.77

48739

R W Tapping, Inc.

700.00

48881

Quartermaster

660.11

48787

Murray Motors

37,684.90

48789

Utility Cost Management

1,215.14

48583

Craig Labrum

3,276.00

48852

A G Truck

1,036.50

48790

R S West Enterprises

89,409.20

48324

Dan Crozier Construction, LLC

77,437.20

47587

Western Petroleum

9,808.16

48820

Burdick Paving

1,382.32

48199

Tim Williams

768.00

48200

Grand Junction Pipe & Supply

2,556.63

48191

IFA

5,512.56

48325

Mabey, Wright & James, LLC

4,186.98

48792

Utah Animal Adoption Center

6,000.00

48793

Shor-line

39,854.39

 

Western Petroleum

10,167.82

 

Questar Gas

3,602.57

 

Moon Lake Electric

11,600.18

 

K & K Sanitation

49,450.66

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

4,625.00

 

UBTA Communications

2,923.15

 

UBET Cellular

      1,340.15

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$297,179.76

 

 

EXCESS CITY PROPERTY

 

A motion was made by Vaun Ryan to follow the legal procedures and schedule a public hearing on excess property owned by Roosevelt City located at the corner of 300 East 200 South across from the post office.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder