MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

April 20, 2004

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Ormon Sullivan. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members John Gardner, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Larry Murray was excused.  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, Mike Davis, Kyle Snow, Matt Neilsen, Melissa Neilsen, Clifford Conover, Evan Guymon, Don Guymon, Beau Hancock, Tyler Rasmussen, DeNile McKenna, and Steve Hooley.

 

An opening prayer was given by Guy Coleman.

 

MINUTES

 

Council reviewed the minutes of the meetings of March 23, 2004, and April 6, 2004.  After revision, minutes were approved.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

39154

Wells Fargo Remit Center

909.26

 

 

38967

Wells Fargo Remit Center

921.00

 

 

39084

Grand Junction Pipe

1,537.92

 

 

38948

Conely Company

845.69

 

 

39155

Worker’s Comp Fund

7,137.91

 

 

39258

Intermountain Concrete

1,108.95

 

 

38889

Burdick Paving

546.84

 

 

38836

Earl's Fence Company

895.00

 

 

38887

Royal Utility Supply

6,682.21

 

 

38950

Ivie & Sons Construction

2,375.00

 

 

39018

Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial

884.94

 

 

38166

Val's Body Shop

1,270.57

 

 

38982

Horrocks Engineering

8,597.90

 

 

38088

J & F Excavating

15,300.00

 

 

38086

Tri-County Concrete

2,048.23

 

 

38922

Utah StateUniversity

500.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cindy Barton-Coombs

1,075.00

 

Questar Gas

1,540.75

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$54,177.17

 

 

 

 

RECREATION CENTER REPORT

 

Mark Mitchell presented a plan prepared by his Recreation Center Committee.  Mark stated that there are grants available to assist in construction of the project as well as grants for the operation and maintenance expenses once it is operating.  At this point they need a commitment from the city on providing property where this facility can be built which will fulfill a requirement of their grant applications.  Councilmember’s discussed a commitment from six to seven acres of property next to Constitution Park toward this project.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST –

MATT NIELSEN

 

Matt Nielsen came before Council seeking an out-of-city water connection to be located at 2000 West on South Cove Road.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

UBTA GOLF TOURNAMENT REQUEST

 

Tyler Rasmussen and Beau Hancock, representing UBTA/UBET appeared before Council seeking Council’s permission to be considered a charitable function and authorizing the green fees to be waived for season pass holders.  They reported that the proceeds of this year’s tournament will be used to help fund the Duchesne and Uintah Counties Search and Rescue programs.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request as long as the format for charitable consideration remains as presented.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LAGOON RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUEST – DENILE MCKENNA

 

DeNile McKenna appeared before Council requesting that a 10 foot strip currently retained by the city as a right-of-way be deeded back to the property owner.  This 10 foot strip is in addition to the already existing 80 feet of right-of-way, which has not been developed.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that even the 80 foot width is probably more than will ever be needed if this right-of-way is developed in the future.  This would be done through a quit claim deed after a public hearing is held.  A motion was made by Robert Yack to advertise to have a public hearing to deed the 10 feet back to Neil and Marcia White with the White’s bearing the cost to advertise for the hearing and the cost of drawing up the paperwork.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

AMERICAN LEGION POST 64 CARNIVAL REQUEST

 

Council reviewed a request from the American Legion Post 64 to use city property located at what is called Rodeo Drive for their annual fund raising carnival.  Kyle Snow of Northeastern Counseling expressed concern with the impact this carnival has on their business which adjoins this location. After discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve this request with the

recommendation that the American Legion find another location for next year.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.   The property is becoming more developed and decreasing the vacant area the carnival needs to use.

 

FEDERAL HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION

 

Mayor Sullivan expressed concern that the building to be constructed on the property located at 520 East Lagoon Street and owned by Northeastern Counseling would be apartments for mentally ill individuals.  However, the present zoning allows for this use.  It was concluded that since it is properly zoned for this use, there were no legal grounds to protest.  The notice received by Roosevelt City is intended to let municipal leaders know when federal tax credits are being applied for to construct projects in their communities.

 

HIGHWAY 40 MOTORIST CONCERN

 

A motorist has expressed a traffic concern at 400 East and Highway 40 where two lanes merge into one.  Council discussed the fact that since this is a state highway, we have no jurisdiction over this location.  Mayor Sullivan recommended that a letter be written to the motorist addressing the fact that this on State Highway 40 and is under Utah State jurisdiction and they may want to write to Utah Department of Transportation regarding their concerns.  The motorist was concerned with the bottle neck that occurs when the highway changes from two lanes to one when traveling west at this location and is concerned an accident will occur.

 

SOUTH STATE STREET SIDEWALK REQUEST

 

Council reviewed a letter from Roger Burton asking if the city could do something about pedestrians safety concerns since there is no place to walk that is off the road on South State Street.  It was discussed that Dry Gulch Irrigation is planning to put a pipe in this irrigation ditch which will be covered within the next couple of years if they are successful with their funding application.  It will be known some time this summer if they were successful in their funding request.  Should this come to fruition it would then be an ideal time to address the problem.  The Mayor will sign a letter suggesting caution while walking by this street until the city can address the problem in conjunction with the installation of the pipeline.                    

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2004-315 – PARKS ORDINANCE

 

This ordinance will allow prosecution of individuals driving on the grass of city parks, including the golf course, without permission from the appropriate city official.  After discussion, a motion was made by Guy Coleman to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-315 with the addition under definitions to include the golf course.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2004-316 – QUASI-PUBLIC ROAD

AND PARKING AREA

 

The purpose of this ordinance is to allow law enforcement to enforce motor vehicle laws in privately owned parking lots of those properties for which the owners have given permission.  After discussion, it was decided to wait to adopt this ordinance so we can be sure to include all the parking lots and give time to obtain the required permission from property owners.  Police Chief Steve Hooley is in the process of getting these signatures.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2004-317 – ANIMAL ORDINANCE

 

This ordinance adds definitions to make it easier to enforce this animal control ordinance.  It also adds a sterilization provision charging the pet owner a sterilization fee that will be forwarded on to the veterinarian performing the sterilization.  If an owner chooses not to have the procedure, Roosevelt City will retain the sterilization fee.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Ordinance No. 2004-317.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AIRPORT PROPOSAL-LEON ROSS

 

City Manager Brad Hancock wanted Council to be aware of several requests from Leon Ross.  Leon is asking the city to trade property owned by the city at the airport for property he owns that is needed for airport security enhancement and increased clear zone as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.  He is also asking that access from his building lots to the airport runway be permitted.  His final request is that rental for the property lease where his hanger is located be waived due to his claim that the airport fence was incorrectly placed on his property.  Brad reported to Council that the city does not have the right to trade airport property due to FAA regulations and if the fence is on Leons property, the burden of proof will be on him.  Brad will take the matter of access from Leon’s property to the airport runway to the Airport Advisory Board for their recommendation.

 

RADIO TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT –

UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY

 

Council reviewed a proposed contract between Roosevelt City and Union Telephone Company to lease property on “R” Hill for a radio tower site.   After review and discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner authorizing Mayor Sullivan to sign the Radio Tower Site Agreement with Union Telephone Company.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ALLEY ASPHALT PARTICIPATION

 

Gordie Harmston has requested that the city participate in the cost to pave the alley in the amount of $750.  Gordie is repaving his parking lot area that the alley intersects.  A motion was made by John Gardner to approve this request to pay for paving the alley in the amount of $750.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.  While discussing alleys in general, it was noted that there is an ordinance that prohibits alleys from being used as the main access to businesses and it was felt that a review of this ordinance would be appropriate.

 

E-911 FUNDS - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-206

 

Council discussed passage of a resolution that would dissolve an E-911 inter-local agreement signed with Duchesne County that was created by Resolution 92-144.  The resolution was not properly placed on the agenda and so will be scheduled for review and possible enactment at the next Council Meeting.

 

Council was also asked to review and approve signing a letter to Duchesne County Commissioners requesting an accounting of the E-911 funds they have already collected for Roosevelt City and asking that these funds be remitted back to the city to be used to offset the Central Dispatch fees charged to Roosevelt City.

 

MARCH FINANCIAL REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock went through the March Financial Report with the Council in preparation for beginning the budget process for FY 2005.

 

BUDGET RETREAT

 

The budget retreat is scheduled for May 11th.

 

API TOURNAMENT TEAM

 

City Manager Brad Hancock asked which Council Members would like to be a part of the city’s golf team for the API Tournament.  After discussion, those wishing to participate are Brad Hancock, Dave Woolstenhulme, John Gardner, and Guy Coleman.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Robert Yack to go into an executive session to discuss a property matter and at the end of the discussion, go back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SPRING CLEANUP REPORT

 

Spring Cleanup Chairman Robert Yack reported that this years clean up project changes have received positive comments and he expects it to be successful.

 

UBIC REPORT

 

Dave Woolstenhulme reported that the performance by the Bar J Wranglers was well attended and it should make a good profit for UBIC.

 

PROPERTY COMMITMENT FOR RECREATION

 

A motion was made by John Gardner to commit seven acres of city owned property South of Constitution Park to the Recreation Center Committee to help them obtain grant money.

Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder